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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Esports meta shift as League of Legends Patch 25.14 goes live
Patch 25.14 marks the first big update for the post-Mid-Season Invitational 2025 stretch, setting the stage for the...
League of Legends: Best Jinx skins in 2026
TL;DR Jinx is a fan favourite champion in League of Legends whose popularity increased with the release of...
Predecessor 1.7 update to add a new mid-laner and Agora map
After crowning Team Immune and Flowstate as champions, Omeda Studios has unveiled details for the upcoming Predecessor 1.7...
The Ruddy Sack to go on ‘hiatus’ for NLC Summer Split
British esports organisation The Ruddy Sack has announced that it will be going on 'hiatus' for the Northern...
The best bot lanes in League of Legends
TL;DR Eastern bot lanes are generally stronger due to the sheer amount of talent these regions get access...
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