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    How will hero pools impact the future of the Overwatch League?

    A huge announcement broke the internet last Thursday. Jeff Kaplan, the lead designer of Overwatch, announced several changes to Overwatch. One of those changes is rotating hero pools. Think of it like map pools rotating each season in competitive, except it is on a weekly basis with heroes. Not only are map pools rotating in competitive, but also heroes. As soon as the developer update released, Overwatch League released a blog detailing how hero pools are going to work for the league.

    · Feb 12, 2020
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    Ultimate Rivalry: The 5 best G2 Esports vs. Fnatic matches of LEC 2019

    Before the 2020 LEC season begins on Friday, January 24, let's take a look at the five most exciting matches between G2 and Fnatic that took place in the 2019 LEC season.

    · Jan 20, 2020
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    The MSI Contenders of the LCS: Cloud9, TSM, and Liquid

    There is just one week left in the off-season and then the wait is over. Winter has come and gone (metaphorically speaking), and Spring 2020 has finally arrived! Teams are soon to take the Rift and sh

    · Jan 18, 2020
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    [Column] Why is the Teamfight Tactics esports scene such a desolate place?

    Earlier this week, the kind people of Cheddar Esports invited me to come on their show and discuss Teamfight Tactics as it heads into 2020. Riot's game mode has been the leading autobattler for the pa

    · Jan 12, 2020
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    Overwatch dev frustrates OWL pros and high elo players, but provides helpful clarity on game balancing perspective,

    This week, an Overwatch developer made a post about how the community - specifically high elo - doesn't fully understand power creep, but received harsh feedback on his breakdown. He later clarified the statement, elaborating on how players are correct in some ways but lack some crucial data. Read more on the story here:

    · Jan 9, 2020
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    The LCS Championship Points removal make Spring Split more impactful, raises NA talent ceiling

    Riot frustrated some fans after removing the Spring Split Championship Points, but this makes Spring more impactful and meaningful than ever before. Teams now have more security in finding long term solutions to their problems, and the LCS should be more improved by Worlds than previous years.

    · Jan 9, 2020
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    Insiders Share Measured Perspectives on the Future of the Overwatch League

    Overwatch League is undergoing a discussion where the future of the league is going. Players retired, OWL talent leaving for freelance work, and roster moves plagued the offseason. Is it on a downhill course? Is it rebuilding for the future? Inven Global reached out to two individuals who were formerly involved with Overwatch League teams for further comment.

    · Jan 8, 2020
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    [Column] Enter Kiin, the best of what the LCK's top lane talent pool has to offer

    For a long time, Korean teams have produced top laners that dominated the world. From Shy coming in 2nd place at the LoL Season 2 World Championships with Azubu Frost, top laners such as Impact, Loope

    · Jan 7, 2020
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    The strongest champs in the current meta, according to the LCK and the KeSPA Cup

    Just like the LPL, the LCK has its own off-season tournament at the end of December, the KeSPA Cup. Here are the best champions in their meta, and who you should look out for in 2020.

    · Jan 6, 2020
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    The best champs in the current meta, according to the LPL.

    The Demacia Cup ended last week, but they've found a good starting position for their early season meta. There were 77 champs contested throughout the tournament, here are the best and worst performers.

    · Jan 5, 2020
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    Overwatch League is dying, here is what esports can learn from it

    The Overwatch League has seen a massive exodus of many personalities and pro players. Blizzard needs to slow down and right the ship.

    · Jan 2, 2020
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    2020 is a year full of potential, and these are the teams that need to capitalize the most

    2020 has an incredible ring to it, and it coincides with League's 10th Season, another great milestone. Not only are there a bunch of new games to be released by Riot and Riot Forge, Summoner's Rif

    · Jan 1, 2020
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    Remembering the legends who retired in 2019

    This year, we say goodbye to Mata, imp, Vizicsacsi, Clearlove, Score, and Wolf. Each Legends in their own right. Read more about their careers here:

    · Dec 31, 2019
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    Numbers explained: A rundown of curious records in League of Legends in 2019

    2019 has been a year that's been full of ups and downs. In the world of competitive League of Legends, when there's laughter being shared, there are also tears on the other end of the spectrum.

    · Dec 29, 2019