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    [Worlds 2020] Suning is the best team to match DAMWON in the finals, but it'll still end in a 3-0

    After six years, the LPL and LCK have finally found themselves back in a Worlds Finals match against each other, and it marks the first best of five series between the two regions of the 2020 World Championship.

    · Oct 29, 2020
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    The potential implications of Alphari's reported deal with Team Liquid

    Let’s break down some of the implications of Alphari’s potential signing to Team Liquid.

    · Oct 29, 2020
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    The top pro League of Legends (potential) free agents in 2020 across all regions

    The off-season moves are already buzzing, with reports of Liquid signingAlphari, Bjergsen's retirement, and so many more. The free agency period technically doesn't start until a few weeks from now, but here are the best players that teams should look to sign:

    · Oct 26, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] Why SofM is the most influential player at this year's Worlds

    Worlds always brings the best of the best players to one stage for the sake of entertaining the masses and crowning a king, and 2020 is no different, but SofM was far and away the most influential for a few reasons. Read about his importance here:

    · Oct 24, 2020
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    Overwatch League meets streetwear: Hangzhou Spark custom outfit by Tthotobot

    We have picked Overwatch League’s Hangzhou Spark as our point of inspiration for this sweater-weather ensemble, focusing on an easy way to style the clothes you have to make them look more stylish.

    · Oct 23, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] The David & Goliath of quarterfinals: Fnatic vs Top Esports

    Let's take a look at Fnatic and Top Esports' performances at Worlds 2020 thus far and break down the key factors in the upcoming quarterfinals match between the two teams.

    · Oct 16, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] SN vs JDG Quarterfinals MVP: huanfeng

    It's no secret, the LPL has the best AD carries! This year we're graced by World Champion, JackeyLove, but also by his former teammate and understudy, huanfeng. The Suning AD carry showed up big in his series against JD Gaming, and it made the difference. Read more about his MVP performance here:

    · Oct 16, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] DWG vs DRX Quarterfinals MVP: Nuguri

    While each DAMWON member deserves a shoutout for their victory over DRX, the biggest difference-maker for the team was none other than Nuguri. He was the huge teamfight monster the team needed to close out the games confidently. Read more on his and DWG's performance here:

    · Oct 15, 2020
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    Esports Industry Fits: VOL 2

    As esports continues its crash course into mainstream culture, those advancing the aesthetics of competitive gaming have never been more vital to the cause of global esports domination.

    · Oct 14, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] Why Syndra and Renekton are such high prio with a sub 40% win rate

    Not a single champ sits at over 92% so far, showcasing a better, more balanced game. However, there are a few champs with an incredibly high presence that have an abysmal win rate, Syndra and Renekton. Read about them here:

    · Oct 14, 2020
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    [Worlds 2020] Knockout stage Pick'ems predictions: Who will win Worlds 2020?

    The Inven Global team has each chosen their Pick'Ems of who they predict will win each match, and we have aggregated each to create an average placement prediction. Each writer has the Finals as TES vs DWG, but their route to that title match, and the title winner, look a bit different throughout. See the average placement here:

    · Oct 13, 2020
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    Let's discuss: Did NA really perform worse at Worlds 2020 than at Worlds 2019?

    Win-loss records don't tell the whole story, but it begs the question: Did North America really perform worse at Worlds 2020 than it did at Worlds 2019? Let's compare the results of each LCS seed at each event side-by-side for a closer look.

    · Oct 12, 2020
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    Inven Global Meme Awards: Worlds 2020 Group C (colorized)

    The seventh day of the 2020 League of Legends World Championship Group stage has brought us laughter, sadness, but mostly, really great memes. Find them all here and let us know what we missed:

    · Oct 10, 2020
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    #FanArtFriday - League of Legend's rising star, Seraphine

    This week for Inven Culture's #FanArtFriday, we're focusing on the newest collaborator with K/DA, Seraphine. With no corporeal form, League of Legends' virtual influencer, Seraphine, is presented to t

    · Oct 9, 2020