LEC vs. LCS: Who leads League of Legends’ oldest regional rivalry?
Europe vs. North America has been one of the game’s defining regional rivalries since the...
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“It’s just not sustainable”: Tier 2 esports orgs discuss the shocking finances and player poaching that comes with (finally) reaching the LCS
The North American Challengers League – North America’s League of Legends Tier 2 system –...
“It’s very sad for players and coaches”: Esports pros react to sudden Esports Nations Cup delay with further training, confusion, and a wedding
Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun wasn’t focused on the Esports Nations Cup. It was just one of...
Has Fearless Draft actually improved champion diversity in League of Legends?
The League of Legends pro circuit used to have a drafting problem, but has Fearless...
Who should be the next Hall of Legends inductee after Caps?
Rasmus “Caps” Winther is rumored to be the next player inducted into the League of...
“Before you do a pull-up, you should be able to hang on the bar”: NA pros and coaches aren’t worried about the East, they’re worried about fixing the path to pro first
FlyQuest jungler Johnson “Griffynn” Le moved to Korea at 16 years old to try and...
Gambling in esports: Oddin expands, BIG partners with Razed, League of Legends grows at Kalshi
“We are not taking an esports product and placing it in a casino lobby,” Market...
“It’s important to foster the grassroots nature of TCGs”: T1 CEO Joe Marsh talks entering Riftbound, T1 bundle cards, and grassroots communities
Back in June, T1, the most decorated esports organization in League of Legends, revealed it...
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How do esports organisations make money?
The economics of esports is fascinating to every gamer. The idea of playing video games professionally while earning...
Top picks: Popular esports TV shows
In recent years, gaming has become more and more intertwined with pop culture. As such, the sector has...
What are the most iconic trophies in esports?
An esports tournament or a league can span days, weeks or even months, with players battling through gruelling...
MSI 2025 drops, Pick’Ems and Twitch sub rewards revealed
Riot Games has unveiled the lineup for the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) stream drops, along with Twitch subscription...
Doublelift League of Legends stream team Near Airport disbands
North American streamer team Near Airport (NA) has officially disbanded, stepping down from competitive ahead of the second...
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