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    [OPINION] Three big snubs from this year's LCS awards

    Everyone knows not to take the LCS All-Pro Team, Coach of the Split, and MVP votes as perfect signifiers of the region's strongest. However, there were three major snubs this year... Read more here:

    · Aug 21, 2020
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    A newbie's journey into the expressive world of aesthetic PC gaming

    it isn't enough to just try and emulate something you think is a "better version" of you. Instead, you need to look further inward and imagine how you'd like to characterize yourself through style.

    · Aug 13, 2020
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    League Playoffs patch preview: How the meta is changing in patch 10.16

    The most recent League patch was directly aimed at changing and balancing gameplay at the professional level, and there is guaranteed to be more diversity in the Playoffs starting up now. Read more on what to expect in the meta here:

    · Aug 13, 2020
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    Gearing up for Playoffs: Pick the best Fantasy lineup with the updated format

    Even though the LCS and LEC regular seasons are wrapped up, the E1 Fantasy experience isn't taking a break for the LEC/LCS Playoffs! Every week of playoffs is a chance to win our weekly prizes, but read here for more info on the rules and format updates:

    · Aug 12, 2020
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    Dr Disrespect: "As far as I'm concerned, we didn't do anything to warrant a ban."

    Friday, August 7th, Dr Disrespect returned to streaming, making his debut on YouTube Live and addressed the Twitch ban, as well as showing off his new home for the Champions Club on YouTube Live. Read more on his frustration here:

    · Aug 7, 2020
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    Quest's Thoughts: Patch 10.16, aka the Summer playoff patch, leaves many champions feeling like Popeye

    Oh boy, this is a big one. 10.16 patch have been implemented this week for League of Legends, and this patch is absolutely huge. Not only in size, but in the amount of buffs that Riot gave to the cham

    · Aug 6, 2020
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    [VOD] Watch Flash, the GOAT of StarCraft, play his first matches as random in StarCraft: Remastered

    The God of StarCraft has started playing New Game+ with one arm tied. How far can he fly?

    · Aug 4, 2020
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    Cloud9's losses are a blessing in disguise

    If one is to look at Cloud9's three best-of-one losses in the Summer Split, what can be read between the lines of the final outcome is encouraging for those looking for C9 to have a strong international performance should the 2020 World Championship go on as planned.

    · Jul 31, 2020
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    "On blood and bones": The truth behind Neom, LEC's short-lived partner

    This article aims to explain why the uproar against this deal was so loud and so widespread. What is Neom? Who’s building it, how, and why does it lay on "blood and bones"?

    · Jul 30, 2020
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    Rioters worldwide denounce the new LEC partnership with Neom

    As the news of LEC's new partner, Neom, spread, League community members and Rioters around the world began condemning the LEC for their announcement to stand in solidarity with the LEC broadcast. See their words here:

    · Jul 29, 2020
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    Why is Cloud9 playing Lux + Sona in the Bot Lane, and why did they lose?

    We've seen plenty of non-traditional strategies in pro play, and especially from Cloud9, who have locked in a brand new pair of champions, Lux and Sona. Get an in-depth look at the strategy here:

    · Jul 26, 2020
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    Origen had an incredible week, but G2 Esports fell a bit flat in this week of E1 Fantasy

    The "Week of (LCS) Upsets" is no more and the LEC is back! Things are beginning to seem a bit more normal. Fnatic avoided the Bust list (finally), replaced by G2 instead. Look more into E1 Fantasy's Booms and Busts here:

    · Jul 22, 2020
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    LCS players rank the Top 5 teams in the LCS this Summer after roster changes and upsets in Weeks 5 and 6

    During Week 6 of the League Championship Series, following a week of heavy upsets and multiple roster changes, we spoke with nine of the LCS teams to hear their opinion on the top teams through the league. Here is who they say leads the league:

    · Jul 22, 2020
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    Quest's Thoughts: 10.15 patch says yes to heavy drinking and no to gambling with Gragas buffs and TF nerfs

    10.15 patch is finally upon us. With the new champion, Lillia, being released this patch, there were many champions that were met with underlying changes that may push some champions in and out of the meta.

    · Jul 22, 2020