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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Our 90/50/10 predictions for LoL esports in 2026
The LCK is likely to win Worlds 2026, according to our predictions. There’s a good chance Europe regains...
LYON adds Dhokla to 2026 LCS roster
LYON has announced the addition of Niship ‘Dhokla’ Doshi to its League of Legends roster following the visa...
Twitch subscriptions return for select League of Legends esports broadcasts
Riot Games has announced the return of Twitch subscriptions for the 2026 League of Legends esports season. Fans...
SOOP confirms English LCK co-streaming as part of multi-year Riot Games collaboration
SOOP has outlined a new League of Legends esports roadmap aimed at expanding global access to the League...
League of Legends runes guide for beginners in 2026
There are five rune paths in League of Legends: Precision, Domination, Sorcery, Resolve, and Inspiration. Runes offer passive...
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