Yu-Gi-Oh! Online International

International news and rankings in Yu-Gi-Oh! Online

The Eastern Front

Israel has reached its greatest heights yet in Yu-Gi-Oh! Online, it is currently battling powerhouse Australia for 11th place. YGO Online International takes a look at the unchallenged champions of the Middle East and what they need to continue and build on, their success to date.

The Treaty of Rome

Over half of Europe’s nations are now members of the supranational entity, the European Union. YGO Online International takes a look at the hypotheticals to see how a one Europe representation would affect the online world rankings.

The Korean Wave

Some time back, we looked at problems affecting the spread and popularity of the online game in Korea. YGO Online International returns to the ‘Land of Morning Calm’ to see how these problems have affected Korea’s standing, if at all.

When You’re Big in Japan

“May your reign continue for a thousand, eight thousand generations…” begins Japan’s national anthem and it seems like it may be true in Yu-Gi-Oh! Online. But why? YGO Online International takes a detailed look at the birth and assisted rise of Japan’s dominance.

The French Connection

France has been traditionally part of the ‘G8′, the eight consistently highest ranked nations in Yu-Gi-Oh! But is there a chance for the nation to do anything but maintain its current status? YGO Online International tries to get a grasp on the the nation that could be king.

New Zeal Needed for New Zealand

New Zealand continue to spiral down the table and it seems no end to their indignity is in sight. YGO Online International tries to trace the root of this latest slump and whether the Kiwi’s can force their way back into the upper half of the world rankings.

Germany’s Rise Unthreatened

Germany are the second highest ranked Yu-Gi-Oh! Online playing nation in the world and also lead Europe by a considerable margin. YGO Online International analyses the reasons behind Germany’s dominance on the world stage.

No Chance in Seychelles

The Seychelles currently rank 17th in the world, but their entire position is founded on a lie. YGO Online International takes a look at (and bemoans) a statistical anomaly that can not be smoothed out so easily.

  • News in Brief (August 16)

    • In and Out New Zealand plummet from 36th to 52nd as their lone representative drops out of the TP rankings. The once powerful Oceanic nation now looks a spent force in the online game.
    • Rise of Empire Great Britain (5th) is now only 3,271 TP behind 4th placed Italy. If Britain can overtake by season's end, it will mark the first time they've reached 4th since Season 7 around this time last year.
    • Seychelles Smashers The mercenaries of Seychelles continue their rise, reaching 12th this week, just 508 TP behind 11th placed Australia. The pressure is now on Australia to maintain their renaissance since Season 9.
    • Seventh Heaven The total accumulated TP spluttered across the 7 million mark this week with 7,252,670 TP being recorded. Accumulation rates have slowed dramatically and it is likely we will end the season with a TP recession.
    • Point Droppers United States (-3,698), Greece (-2,006), Gaza Strip (-4,098), Albania (-4,706) and New Zealand (-4,758) all dropped TP since last week.