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    [Worlds 2019] The Unwritten Articles - What we wanted to say, but couldn't

    At international events, there are always exciting narratives. There are also always stories writers want to write, but can't. Here are the stories we never told - the stories we wanted to tell, but couldn't.

    · Oct 24, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Group Stage All-Pro Team

    Now that the Worlds 2019 Group Stage has concluded, it's time to see who performed the best amongst their peers in their respective roles. This is Inven Global's Worlds 2019 Group Stage All-Pro Team.

    · Oct 23, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Group Stage overall MVP - Faker

    I've complained about it countless times, how does one choose a single MVP out of all the best players in the World? It's easy! Just choose Faker! Read why Faker deserves the title this time and who was on his heels.

    · Oct 23, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Why Pantheon was banned for 100% of Group Stage

    Sixteen teams participated in the Group Stage of the 2019 League of Legends World Championship, and in fifty total games, they all agreed on one thing: Pantheon is busted.

    · Oct 22, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Make it a Double(lift): Pouring One Out for NA

    While it might make the average LCS fan feel better just to chalk it up to Worlds being on European soil, as it was in 2015 when the NALCS' infamous 'Week 2 0-10' occured, there's many factors to consider when analyzing what led to such a disappointing performance from North America at the World Championship. Let's take a look at how the LCS teams' Worlds 2019 performances compared to their respective expectations.

    · Oct 21, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Group Stage Day 8 MVP - Group D Elimination Day, ShowMaker!

    The Worlds 2019 Group Stage has finally come to a close, and with it, NA's time at Worlds. The bracket has been set, and the teams will go on to prepare for their respective Bo5s in hopes of claiming the title. There is one final Group Stage MVP to be awarded, and today it goes to ShowMaker!

    · Oct 20, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Group Stage 'Group of Death' Elimination Day MVP - Rekkles!

    Ahhh the beloved Group of Death. So much story in this group. The winningest Worlds team in history, the most storied LPL team, and the season one Worlds winners, and the LCS Cowboys! Who could possibly get MVP here?

    · Oct 19, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Group Stage Day 6 MVP - Group A Elimination Day, Tarzan!

    Tarzan: The King of the Jungle. He was first on some people's player tier list, he wasn't even on others'. But for us - for today - he is MVP. Why Tarzan over the rest of GRF? Check it out:

    · Oct 18, 2019
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    What I Want From Riot Games' Newest Game "Project A"

    Riot Games announced a plethora of games, one of which is an FPS called "Project A" (title not confirmed). I give my thoughts on the upcoming game and what I want to see in Riot's newest venture into the FPS genre.

    · Oct 18, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Group Stage Day 4 MVP - Xiaohu

    The first Round Robin for the Worlds 2019 Group Stage has been completed! Group C - The Group of Death (and Clutch Gaming) - has SKT at the top with RNG trailing behind them. Xiaohu comes up big today to keep them above FNC as they head into the second Round Robin.

    · Oct 15, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] The Church of Uma Jan: Five mages AD Carries should let into their lives

    Mages are the second most common ranged class, can offer lots of flexibility in draft due to many being viable Mid Lane champions, and in dealing primarily magic damage, can allow for compositional flexibility should other roles want to draft heavily towards physical damage.

    · Oct 15, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Have teams learned from Play-Ins?

    The World Championship is always entertaining because it's made up of the best teams in the world bashing their heads together for a month straight. But the meta development is arguably the most fun part!

    · Oct 14, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] What goes in to a 9200 gold Baron Power Play?

    Well... A lot. What started with an incredibly one-sided game for Splyce, finished with one of the biggest Baron power plays in LoL history. Here's how FPX was able to make it happen and secure their first win!

    · Oct 14, 2019
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    [Worlds 2019] Group Stage Day 3 MVP - Tian!

    What a day of professional League of Legends. Day 3 of the World Championship brought some of the longest, most intense games yet, but Tian barely edges out over the rest to grab MVP.

    · Oct 14, 2019