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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
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    Crownshot and SK Gaming provide great value for your E1 Fantasy roster

    In order to win big in E1 Fantasy, you want to find VALUE! I'm not just talking about getting your money back, I'm talking about getting what you paid for AND some more. Here are your best values in Week 6 of E1 Fantasy.

    · Jul 16, 2020
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    Start Blaber, bench Santorin, and grab Golden Guardians for Week 6

    The two most important questions when building your E1 Fantasy Lineup: Who do I pick? Who do I not pick? Look through the list of who is best to sign to your E1 Fantasy team for Week 6 of the LEC and LCS:

    · Jul 16, 2020
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    Golden Guardians and 100 Thieves pop off in Week 5, providing the best E1 Fantasy value

    At last! Fnatic is saved from finding a home on the Busts list; the LEC didn't have any games in Week 5 of the Summer Split. Read all about your E1 Fantasy Booms and Busts here!

    · Jul 15, 2020
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    TSM vs IMT questions the skill gap between LCS and Academy

    This week in both the League Championship Series and LCS Academy, we saw TSM face off against Immortals. TSM got the Academy win, but Immortals secured the LCS victory. While this type of thing happens all the time - since not every Academy team reflects the strength of their LCS squad - the TSM vs Immortals situation brings a bit of nuance to an otherwise mundane conversation. Before the start of the 2020 LCS Summer Split, Immortals announced a few roster changes, sending three of their Spring

    · Jul 14, 2020
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    [OPINION] The gaming community still doesn't "get" sexual violence

    The gaming industry cannot be made safer for young women of the future simply by removing the abusers of today.

    · Jul 8, 2020
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    [Opinion] How Nintendo failed the Smash community

    Nintendo shares the blame for widespread sexual harassment and grooming in the competitive scene.

    · Jul 7, 2020
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    Aptly named, Nukeduck was a huge BOOM in LEC/LCS Week 2 Fantasy

    Take a look at the big - and not so big - scorers from Week 2 of the LCS and LEC 2020 Summer Split. These players either gave the most bang for their buck or the least. Here are the E1 Fantasy Week 2 Booms and Busts:

    · Jun 25, 2020
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    These 5 YouTubers are creating tons of Exo Heroes content

    Exo Heroes' global launch has created a swarm of content creators willing to share tricks, tips, and PvP gameplay. If you are new to the series (or the genre) now is the perfect time to join.

    · Jun 24, 2020
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    Ask a question to your favorite esports pro and support Black Lives Matter

    Inven Global stands in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, but we have more work to do. Esports has more work to do. We have partnered with CLG, Dignitas, Evil Geniuses, Golden Guardians, Team Liquid, Florida Mayhem, and Philadelphia Fusion to support Black Lives Matter. Read more here:

    · Jun 22, 2020
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    Inven Global Cast - Ep. 20 - Live coverage of the PS5 Reveal

    "We knew we wanted to do something special for our 20th episode, and thankfully Sony did all the work for us!" Watch the live reveal with commentary on specs, games, and what to expect from the PS5 here:

    · Jun 16, 2020