Jack Williams on iTero, GIANTX, and the future of AI coaching in esports
iTero, the AI-powered coaching app from GIANTX (formerly XL Esports) recently hit the 1,000,000 download...
League of Legends
The latest news for League of Legends esports. Including event updates, ecosystem changes and major team news.
Can MSI performance predict Worlds success?
Every year, the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) gives us what should be our first proper answer...
“I have always worried about the livelihood of Tier 2″: 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational gives hope and opportunity to struggling Tier 2 ecosystem
The changes to League of Legends’ Tier 2 system have long been whispered about, but...
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 –...
“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...
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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ROG named official PC sponsor for LCK Cup Final 2026
Republic of Gamers (ROG) has been announced as the official PC sponsor for the LCK Cup Final 2026,...
League of Legends Patch 26.4 sets the stage for First Stand
League of Legends Patch 26.4 will not be played on the First Stand stage, but it still matters...
League of Legends Americas Cup 2026 format and schedule revealed
Riot Games has announced the schedule and format for its newly introduced League of Legends Americas Cup. Taking...
NLC responds to criticism over delayed payments
Leagues.gg, organisers of the Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC), has responded to criticisms over how the 2025...
Riot Games reveals 2026 LCS Lock-In playoff teams and finals details
Riot Games has confirmed the six teams set to compete in the 2026 League of Legends Championship Series...
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