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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Guinevere Capital acquire controlling stake in Dire Wolves
The latest esports team acquisition but not a celebrity in sight... Dire Wolves have been purchased, in part,...
Scrub League Weekly – BlizzCon rip off and collegiate esports in Toronto
This week on Scrub League, Colin, Kevin and Sam collectively cock their eyebrows at the "virtual" ticket for...
Team dignitas bought by NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers
One of the oldest names in professional esports, Team Dignitas, have announced a takeover by NBA's Philadelphia 76ers...
Riot Games promises more revenue options for pro teams
League of Legends developer Riot Games revealed some exciting forthcoming changes for its esports scene last week via...
Yahoo and Riot team up to deliver uLoL college event
A partnership has been agreed between Yahoo Sports and League of Legends developer Riot Games to create a a...
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