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 –...
Dota 2 The International winners: every TI champion in history
The Aegis of Champions is by far the most iconic trophy in Dota 2. Since...
“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...
Sanatic’s hype vs. Yatoro’s dynasty: TI15 put Dota 2’s best carries in an anime-style clash
Team Spirit has officially become the first Dota 2 team to have lifted the Aegis...
How Team Spirit made history at The International 2026
Team Spirit entered the grand final of The International 2026 (TI 2026) with a rather...
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...
“Honor of Kings had its biggest year yet”: As HoK grows outside of China, the PC vs. mobile MOBA clash is heating up
It’s easy to know that League of Legends, with its immense history and popularity, is...
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BLAST Slam IV moves dates to avoid scheduling clash
Tournament organiser BLAST has announced the rescheduling of its BLAST Slam IV Dota 2 tournament in Singapore to...
League of Legends patch 25.18 introduces anti-boosting enforcement and major champion nerfs
Riot Games has introduced significant anti-boosting enforcement in League of Legends Patch 25.18, targeting purchased accounts and boosting...
Team Liquid unveils ‘big blue’ shuttle bus for The International 2025
Team Liquid has unveiled a branded bus that will be used in Hamburg, Germany, throughout The International 2025....
LEC unveils groups for inaugural LGC Rising
Riot Games has unveiled the groups and schedule for its inaugural League of Legends Game Changers Rising (LGC)...
FlyQuest suspends Bwipo for sexist comments on stream
North American esports organisation FlyQuest has suspended top laner Gabriël 'Bwipo' Rau from the next series of the...
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