Resting your players for a playoff push is a common site in traditional sports, but in esports it’s far rarer. That’s why 100 Thieves caused commotion among fans and analysts alike this week. The controversy…
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LCS Forced Back Online As Positive Covid Tests Cause Havoc
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeIt’s tempting, in the middle of 2021, to try and forget that the world is in the midst of a pandemic. Especially as people try and return to normal, with safety precautions and vaccinations helping…
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League of Legends
The LCS Championship Will Feature In-Person Attendance
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeA taste of normality is set to his the LCS this fall, as the LCS Championship will officially allow in-person attendance for fans. The details of the LCS’s end-of-split championship event were revealed in a…
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Schalke 04’s €26.5 Million Sale Reveals True Value of LEC Spots
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeAfter weeks of negotiations, the sale of FC Schalke 04’s LEC spot has been finalised. In a statement released on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 29, FC Schalke 04 Esports announced the completion of it’s…
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G2 Esports Enters Historic Deal with Ralph Lauren
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeHigh fashion and esports collided today as G2 Esports announced a landmark deal with fashion label Ralph Lauren. The new partnership was announced across social media and in a promotional video on June 21. In a detailed…
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League of Legends
Schalke 04 Puts LEC Spot Up For Sale Following Financial Woes
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeFor months, Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04, commonly known FC Schalke 04, has reported financial difficulty. Now, following an announcement by club officials, the team will put up for sale their LEC team of the same name.…
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Riot Games unveils its new Champion: Viego, The Ruined King
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeIt’s only a few days into the new year, but League of Legends is already being shaken up as Riot Games reveals their latest champion, Viego, The Ruined King. The new champ was unveiled across…
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League of Legends
New Year means new logos for the LCS, Rogue, and others
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeIt’s 2021, a new year, and that means new logos! Teams and esports brands of all ilks constantly look to reinvent themselves to keep ahead of trends, and League of Legends is no different. The…
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League of Legends
Team Griffin officially disbands: The end of a surprising enigma
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeTeam Griffin, League of Legends team and two time LCK runners up have officially disbanded. The news broke on the morning of Jan 5 on Team Griffin’s Twitter account. However, this merely confirmed what many…
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T1 Partners With K-pop Academy SM Institute In New Venture
by Steve Georgeby Steve GeorgeSouth Korean esports organisation T1, primarily known for their highly successful League of Legends team, is partnering with SM Institute to create a brand new academy. The news broke late on December 30th across Twitter…