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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Zeus’ net worth in 2026: Stats & career highlights of the God of Thunder
Zeus in LoL is a two-time World Champion who rose through T1’s system and became a top-tier player...
The biggest winners and losers of LoL 2026 Season 1 update
Riot Games made big changes to the game in the Season 1 update, introducing role quests and bringing...
Co-streamer applications open for LCP 2026
The League Championship Pacific (LCP), the premier Asia-Pacific region for League of Legends, has officially opened applications for...
NRG returns to League of Legends following DarkZero merger
North American esports organisation NRG has announced its return to League of Legends esports via the tier-two North...
Faker’s net worth in 2026: How much is the LoL legend worth?
Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok is regarded as the best League of Legends player of all time and recently became...
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