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...
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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...
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...
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Alienware returns as sponsor of LEC for 2020
Dell subsidiary Alienware will return as a sponsor of Riot Games' European competition LEC for the 2020 season....
Audi and OMEN by HP to sponsor Belgian League
Riot Games' recently-announced Belgian League has announced its first two sponsors in the form of Audi and OMEN by...
Kia Motors refuels LEC partnership for 2020 season
Automobile manufacturer Kia Motors has extended its partnership with Riot Games for the 2020 season of the LEC....
Prime League unveiled as replacement of Premier Tour
Riot Games and Freaks 4U Gaming have unveiled Prime League, the new-look league for the DACH region. Acting as...
This week in esports: BT, IMAX, Blizzard, Olympique Lyonnais
As always, we’ve rounded up the biggest and best stories from the past week so you can stay...
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