LCS Spring Split has all-time low viewership, and it’s because it’s a bit depressing to watch
Riot Games was willing to give us the League Championship Series (LCS) back after the...
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Team WE’s dwindling hope, SkewMond becoming best LEC player, Cloud9’s last chance: League of Legends action leading up to MSI
Even though the Mid-Season Invitational is less than three weeks away, teams across the world...
Unorthodox plays and scary team coordination: Team WE will likely qualify for MSI
If there is any team you should be rooting for right now in League of...
Tundra leaves the scene, GLYPH’s hilarious clip, Save-‘s 1,000 maps: Dota 2’s wild week
It’s been a really wild week in Dota 2. We have all sorts of stuff...
South American Dota 2 teams were done dirty at The International 2026
Valve has revealed the direct invitations and slot allocations for The International 2026, and there...
Team Spirit’s new squad, Xtreme Gaming’s coaching drama, Sundabule goes to “OG University”: Dota 2’s controversial week
There was no shortage of spicy roster shuffles, controversial opinions, and behind-the-scenes drama in the...
T1 regains its form, G2 makes a statement, FlyQuest becomes LCS dark horse: The fight for MSI is closer than ever
While teams’ power levels are usually clearer the closer we get to the mid-way point...
Dota 2 pros salaries are too high and the scene is suffering for it
With Norwegian organization HEROIC recently pulling out of the scene, the financial sustainability of the...
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5 ways Riot can nail LoL’s client – our wishlist for the upcoming update
Riot is moving the League client to the same engine as the game, enabling major improvements. Performance, stability,...
5 major Dota 2 roster moves that will impact the 2026 season
A Chinese resurgence in 2026 may be a real possibility, with the reassembled Xtreme Gaming set to include...
Every confirmed LCK roster for 2026
The 2026 LCK season will once again feature a variety of new rosters, alongside some familiar-looking teams. Despite...
Five rising players to look out for in LCK Challengers 2026
The LCK might be League of Legends' headline act, but the esports scene's new wave of generational talent...
Every confirmed LPL roster for 2026
China's premier League of Legends competition, the LPL, is set to undergo a major restructuring in 2026. The...
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