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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League of Legends: Gwen lore, explained
Gwen is a doll who was magically brought to life in the League of Legends narrative. Gwen was...
Why Riot Games removed regional prize pools and what it means for the future of League of Legends esports
Riot Games has removed the regional prize pools for the LEC, LCS, and LCK, citing stronger, long-term strength...
BLG promotes Wenbo in top lane as Bin’s absence remains unclear
Bilibili Gaming has promoted academy top laner Yang 'Wenbo' Wen-Bo to its first team roster for the current...
“Best-of-ones don’t satisfy me”: Los Ratones’ Rekkles on LEC Versus, his champion pool, and the support role.
After a tough opening stretch, Los Ratones is starting to find its footing in LEC Versus. After a...
T1 announces two Home Ground events for 2026
The T1 Home Ground is set to return as part of the LCK Roadshow, which will take place...
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