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  • Superbrawl Event Recap

    The latest competitive event in EMEA has crowned its victor. The top 32 players across 9 regions in EMEA participated during the weekend for a chance of winning a title and qualifying for the set 7 EMEA finals. The players battled from Sep 2 to Sep 4 after qualifying via various regional competitio

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 51 min
  • 5 Beginner ADC Tips

    Playing ADC can be a double-edged sword; you can output a ton of damage and carry the game, but you're extremely squishy and can be at the mercy of your team. Here are 5 tips to help you ease into the ADC role. Secure A Good Bot Lane It’s critical to have good synergy in the bot lane, as you’ll be

    RileaSeptember 33 min
  • Team Composition Tier List 12.16

    Patch 12.16, the last patch before the mid-set in TFT didn't change the meta that much. Most strong compositions that were powerful in the previous patch remained as strong as Riot prepares to deploy the mid-set which will completely change the meta. Here are the best compositions in the latest patc

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 24 min
  • Unit Tier List 12.16

    Following the small changes in TFT Patch 12.16, the strongest units remained the same as Riot prepares to deploy the mid-set. It's likely that this tier list will change in the next patch considering that the available units will change and that there is a dragon rework that will completely reshape

    Cristian LupascoSeptember 13 min
  • Udyr Update

    After winning the VGU poll in 2021, Udyr update has finally gone live. He's retained his simple, melee based playstyle but now has more tools at his disposal. Abilities Passive (Bridge Between) - Udyr's 4 basic abilities swap between 4 stances. Recasting the same ability will cause Udyr to enter an

    RileaSeptember 12 min
  • Pro Play By Play - FNC's Reverse Sweep

    Fnatic and Excel faced off in a close elimination series in the LEC playoffs, which was ultimately decided in a game 5. Despite starting off down 0-2 and facing match point, FNC were able to turn the series around with an incredible Nexus defence; let's break down how they did it. The Play State of

    RileaSeptember 14 min
  • First Look: Uncharted Realms

    The mid-set of Dragonlands is finally coming to TFT in Patch 12.17 on September 8. There are system changes, new units, traits, and augments. The final numbers for units and traits are still being updated by Riot after continuous feedback given by the community. Systems The biggest change to syste

    Cristian LupascoAugust 312 min
  • League Power Picks - 12.16

    Now that the changes from the latest patch have settled, let's take a look at some of the best picks in the meta. Lulu ADCs are incredibly powerful right now, with champions like Caitlyn, Twitch and Sivir dominating the meta. All of these hyper-carries synergise incredibly well with Lulu, making he

    RileaAugust 292 min
  • All you need to know about 2022 Valorant Champions

    Valorant competitive season has reached its peak as the best teams in the world get ready to fight for the 2022 Valorant Champions title. Over the next few weeks, sixteen teams will showcase their Valorant mastery in Istanbul, Turkey. > The fight for the 👑 starts in 48 HOURS! #VALORANTChampions [h

    Zoran PapakAugust 293 min
  • Phoenix Agent Gude

    Phoenix was released in March 2020 during the Valorant beta as the 9th agent to join the squad. The British Duelist cherishes a very aggressive playstyle and thrives in entry fragging and leading his team onto bomb sites. Phoenix was initially considered a decent Duelist option since his entry pote

    Zoran PapakAugust 274 min
  • Riot Announces TFT Dragonlands Championship

    In a recent video, Riot announced the details of the TFT Dragonlands Championship. The tournament will take place over three days from November 18 to 20 with the best 32 players from the 8 TFT regions clashing with each other for the title of world champion alongside the lion's share of the prize p

    Cristian LupascoAugust 262 min
  • Patch 12.16 Overview

    Patch 12.16 is the last patch before the mid-det launches and Riot did a couple of changes targeting outliers before completely revamping the meta with the newly added units in the next patch. Augments The generic augments were targeted during this patch due to them being too good in most compositi

    Cristian LupascoAugust 262 min
  • Patch 12.16 Overview

    It's crazy to think we're only a few short weeks away from Worlds, and preparations have already begun. 12.16 focuses on some of the most broken champions in pro play, and reintroducing some old favourites back into the meta. ADCs Sivir, Twitch and Zeri have defined the ADC meta over the last few w

    RileaAugust 253 min
  • Valorant Episode 5 Act II: What Is New?

    Riot Games launched Valorant Episode 5 Act II bringing a lot of new content to the game. Besides the competitive reset, it features a new battle pass with many new skins, sprays, and player cards, as well as a Champions slinline dedicated to raising funds for the Valorant Champions tournament prize

    Zoran PapakAugust 242 min
  • Dragonlands Mid-Set Finale Recap

    The competitive scene of set 7 has concluded with the Mid-Set Finale that happened during the weekend. The competition was fierce with the top 32 players from North America battling each other for bragging rights and a share of the $20,000 prize pool. The players battled from Aug 19 to Aug 21 afte

    Cristian LupascoAugust 231 min
  • Are In-Game Overlays Worth It?

    In-game overlays have exploded in popularity over the last few years. They slot into your game seamlessly to display a ton of information about your gameplay, the state of the map, and your enemies. However, is this information worth knowing when you're trying to focus on the game? Helping Your Gam

    RileaAugust 222 min
  • Star Guardian 2022: The Good, The Bad, & The Broken

    Star Guardian 2022 was Riot’s hugely anticipated summer event, spanning multiple games and expanding a beloved in-game universe. Though there were some highlights, the event was plagued by bugs and criticism from the community. The Good The Star Guardian skinline is one of the most popular in Leagu

    RileaAugust 223 min
  • Team Composition Tier List 12.15

    Patch 12.15 in TFT didn't change the meta that much and most strong compositions that were powerful in the previous patch remained as strong with a couple of exceptions. Here are the best compositions in the latest patch: * 2 Revel, 2 Cannoneer * 6 Ragewing, 4 Shapeshifter * 6 Astral, 3 Mage

    Cristian LupascoAugust 224 min
  • Riot Finally Nerfs Valorant's Most OP Agent

    For the entirety of 2022, Chamber has unanimously been the most dominant Agent in Valorant. The community has been calling for his nerfs for months since Chamber dominated both pro and casual play. Riot tried to tone Chamber down with a couple of nerfs throughout the year, but the Frenchman didn't

    Zoran PapakAugust 193 min
  • Power Picks - Patch 12.15

    Now that the changes from the latest patch have settled, let's take a look at some of the best picks on the patch. Draven & Twitch ADCs are in a very strong spot right now, and Draven and Twitch are amongst the best for the same reason. While the other best ADCs like Sivir and Zeri have been nerfed

    RileaAugust 172 min
  • Unit Tier List 12.15

    Following the small changes in TFT Patch 12.15, the strongest units remained mostly the same with one exception. Ao Shin overtook Aurelion Sol as one of the strongest units of the current patch. Here are the best units in Patch 12.15 in TFT: * Ao Shin * Bard * Ornn * Yasuo Ao Shin Cost: 10 gol

    Cristian LupascoAugust 173 min
  • Seraphine Mid Guide

    Seraphine is a very flexible pick, and can be played as a supportive enchanter or a mid lane mage. Her powerful CC tools and wave clear make her a great pick in the mid lane, so let's break it down. Overview When playing Seraphine in the mid lane, it's important to remember that damage is not her p

    RileaAugust 163 min
  • VCT Last Chance Qualifiers Recap: Last Champions Spots Secured

    With the VCT Last Chance Qualifiers in the books, we know all sixteen teams qualified for the 2022 Valorant Champions. Ten teams secured their spots via Circuit points, while the remaining six secured their tickets to Istanbul via LCQ. The regional LCQ tournaments featured the best performing teams

    Zoran PapakAugust 153 min
  • Champion Roadmap & Preseason Preview

    It's crazy to believe the season is already halfway over, and Preseason 2023 is on the horizon. Today, Riot announced huge updates on upcoming champions and their plans for Preseason, so let's break down the biggest talking points. Upcoming Champions Hailing from a new area of Shurima, K'Sante is t

    RileaAugust 123 min