Dota 2’s biggest winners don’t play Dota 2 anymore, they trade it
The International brought together the top 16 Dota 2 teams in the world, with Team...
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League of Legends Team Voice could transform Solo Queue forever… with one condition
For 17 years, League of Legends has asked players to coordinate in-game solely on pings...
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...
“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...
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Team Liquid announces Yuuji as new jungler
North American esports organisation Team Liquid has announced the pickup of promising jungle player Ganbat 'Yuuji' Ulziidelger. Yuuji...
Riot Games partners with Coinbase: What does this mean for the esports giant?
TL;DR Riot Games and Coinbase have announced a multi-year partnership to integrate blockchain branding into its esports events,...
League of Legends personality Caedrel signs for Red Bull
League of Legends content creator Marc Robert 'Caedrel' Lamont has become the latest esports personality to join energy...
League of Legends honors Shushei with free in-game title
League of Legends game developer Riot Games is adding a special mission to honour former professional player Maciej...
Ninjas In Pyjamas parent company records $12.7 m loss in 2024
NIP Group, the parent company of global esports organisation Ninjas in Pyjamas, has reported a net loss of...
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