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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Faker obtains part-ownership of T1 Entertainment & Sports
Professional League of Legends player Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok has become a part-owner of T1 Entertainment & Sports. He also...
Latin America League unveils new brand identity
Riot Games' Liga Latinoamérica, otherwise known as Latin America League, has unveiled its new brand identity. The brand refresh was...
This week in esports: Inter Milan, Pringles, Tinder
As always, we’ve rounded up the biggest and best stories from the past week so you can stay...
ESL Collegiate extends partnerships with BIG EAST and WCC
ESL Collegiate has signed a three-year agreement with the BIG EAST Conference and extended its partnership with the...
LEC finds savoury snacks partner in Pringles
Riot Games has announced that Pringles will be the savoury snacks partner of LEC for its 2020 spring split....
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