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  • Worlds Wrapped - Play-Ins Stage 1

    The first stage of Play-Ins has already finished, with 2 teams advancing to the group stage and 4 teams being eliminated from the tournament. Here are the biggest talking points from play-ins. FNC and DRX sail through to Groups It's been a tumultuous few weeks for FNC, with Upset and Hylissang bein

    RileaOctober 33 min
  • Dragon Cup Weekend 2 Event Recap

    The third NA cup of set 7 has concluded with Aesah winning the event with 46 points after a dominant performance throughout the final day. All 160 players from NA showing their skills earned qualifier points with the top 8 earning additionally a share of the prize pool. Weekend 2 event recap The s

    Cristian LupascoOctober 31 min
  • Why Was Star Walkin' So Controversial?

    The biggest event in the League calendar has finally arrived, with the best teams from every region facing off for the Summoner's Cup and the title of World Champions. The Worlds song has always captured the thrill and intensity of competition, but this year's entry Star Walkin' was met with a lukew

    RileaOctober 13 min
  • Pro Play By Play - Rogue vs G2

    In the first game of the LEC finals, Rogue kicked off their series with a fantastic team fight around the dragon pit. They used this momentum to take firm control of the game and begin their 3-0 dominance; let's break down how they did it. The Play State of the Game The fight breaks out just as the

    RileaOctober 13 min
  • Is it time for League to add voice chat?

    With the introduction of champion's queue in North America, players have been able to watch pros face off in a competitive and organised environment. Champion's Queue simulates pro games, meaning voice comms are enabled and encouraged. With the best players from around every region joining champio

    RileaOctober 12 min
  • Team Composition Tier List 12.18

    Patch 12.18, the second patch of the mini-set has finally arrived and with it the meta has changed drastically once again. Here are the best compositions in the latest patch: * 6 Ragewing, 3 Guild * 6 Lagoon, 3 Mage * 4 Dragon, 3 Monolith * 7 Mage, 3 Astral * 6 Guild, 4 Mirage 6 Ragewing, 3

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 294 min
  • Unit Tier List 12.18

    The second patch of the mid-set has shaken up the meta a bit, yet the most powerful units remain the same. They are still present in multiple top-tier compositions and are a key to your success during your games. Here are the best units in Patch 12.18 in TFT: * Ao Shin * Bard * Terra * Shyvana

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 273 min
  • Power Picks - Patch 12.18

    Now that the changes from the latest patch have had time to settle, let's take a look at some of the best champions on the Rift. Hecarim & Miss Fortune Despite being nerfed in 12.18, Hecarim and Miss Fortune are still premier picks in their respective roles. Hecarim is a powerhouse in the jungle, s

    RileaSeptember 272 min
  • Dragon Cup Weekend 1 Event Recap

    The third NA cup of set 7 began during the weekend with the top 160 players from NA showing their skills in a battle that gives them a monetary reward and qualifiers points for the main event later during the year. The Dragon Cup, similar to the previous Astral and Jade Cups, has a four-day format

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 262 min
  • Patch 12.18 Overview - Worlds Is Here!

    The Worlds patch has finally arrived, nerfing some of the strongest champions from the last few weeks and bringing back some old favourites just in time for the tournament; let's go over the biggest talking points. Hecarim and Miss Fortune Both of these champions received huge buffs in 12.17, pushi

    RileaSeptember 223 min
  • Patch 12.18 Overview

    The first balancing patch of the mid-set has been released. Patch 12.18 brings in a lot of buffs and a couple of nerfs to give all compositions a chance to excel in the current meta. Augments Most under-picked Augments received a couple of buffs to make them more attractive to players. A new Augmen

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 213 min
  • 5 Beginner Mid Lane Tips

    The mid lane is the epicentre of Summoner's Rift, and is usually where most of the action goes down. Playing mid lane makes you the superstar carry of the team, and gives you a ton of different ways to play. Here are 5 beginner tips to help you get started. Flexibility In Draft The mid lane is undo

    RileaSeptember 213 min
  • Worlds Preview

    The biggest League event in the esports calendar is just around the corner, as teams from around the globe travel to NA to compete for the Summoner's Cup. Here's a quick overview of the tournament's 3 stages. Play-Ins Stage (September 29-October 4) Worlds kicks off in Mexico City with the Play-Ins,

    RileaSeptember 202 min
  • LOUD Gaming win 2022 Valorant Champions

    Brazilian LOUD Gaming is the best Valorant team in the world. In the 2022 Valorant Champions Grand final, LOUD defeated NA's OpTic Gaming 3-1. They became the first non-EU or NA team to win a major international Valorant tournament. First, LOUD defeated OpTic in the Upper bracket finals. OpTic secu

    Zoran PapakSeptember 192 min
  • Take a Look at Leaked Valorant Mobile Gameplay

    As the mobile version of League of Legends, Wild Rift, reached excellent results, Riot Games is also developing a mobile version of Valorant. The game will have the same core mechanics and look the same as the PC version, with some adjustments to make it mobile-friendly. The games in Valorant Mobil

    Zoran PapakSeptember 172 min
  • Team Composition Tier List 12.17

    Patch 12.17, the first patch of the mini-set has finally arrived and with it the meta has changed drastically. While some compositions were able to withstand the changed due to not losing their primary units, others suffered devastating blows and instead of them new compositions appeared. Here are t

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 164 min
  • Power Picks - Patch 12.17

    Now that the changes from the latest patch have settled, let's take a look at some of the best picks in the meta. Hecarim Ever since Turbo Chemtank was nerfed a few months ago, Hecarim's been in the stables instead of stomping around the Rift. Patch 12.17 adjusted all of Hecarim's abilities, buffin

    RileaSeptember 153 min
  • Unit Tier List 12.17

    The first patch of the mid-set has shaken up the meta. Following the dragon rework and the addition of new units, the meta has shifted towards unknown grounds where players are still exploring the best compositions. However, one noticeable thing is that some units are much stronger than others and a

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 133 min
  • LEC and LCS - Finals Recap

    New LEC and LCS champions were crowned over the weekend, as Cloud 9 and Rogue dismantled 100T and G2. Both series finished with 3-0 sweeps, and incredible performances across the board. Rogue Conquer Their Demons Rogue's splits have been a tale of two halves over the last few years. They've perform

    RileaSeptember 132 min
  • 2022 Valorant Champions: LOUD and OpTic Meet Again

    The action is heating up in Istanbul, with the 2022 Valorant Champions slowly coming into it's final stages. Only six out of 16 teams are left, all with a dream of raising the trophy in front of thousands of fans in the arena. A repeat of Stage 1 Reykjavik Masters North America's OpTic Gaming and B

    Zoran PapakSeptember 122 min
  • LEC and LCS Finals Preview

    The LEC and LCS Summer Splits have been hard-fought and surprising, full of super teams crumbling, rosters resurging, and reverse sweeps in playoffs. This weekend, the newest champions of NA and EU will be crowned, and the final seeds for Worlds will be locked in. LEC - Can G2 Retain Their Throne?

    RileaSeptember 103 min
  • Valorant Masters Group Stage Recap

    The 2022 Valorant Champions Group stage is in the books, with only eight teams left in the competition. The battle in Istanbul is getting extremely heated, with some of the favorites getting knocked out early. Group A Group A kicked off with LATAM's Leviatán taking down EU's Team Liquid and APAC's

    Zoran PapakSeptember 92 min
  • Team Comp Analysis - Patch 12.17

    With the release of the latest League patch, let's take a look at some team comps you can run. Top - Ornn Jungle - Hecarim Mid - Viktor ADC - Twitch Support - Lulu ADCs are in an extremely strong spot at the moment. Zeri, Twitch and Sivir dominated the meta for a while, but Zeri and Sivir have

    RileaSeptember 92 min
  • Patch 12.17 Overview

    The mid-set has finally arrived with Patch 12.17. The Uncharted Realms bring in new traits, units, augments, and items to spice up your TFT games. Ranked rewards Players who made it to Gold or higher will get a Dragonmancer Yasuo emote to celebrate their achievements. The rank has been soft reset o

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 84 min