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    C9 Licorice: "After the games against FLY we realized we maybe weren't that good at playing slowly..."

    Cloud9 swept Evil Geniuses out of the post-season in far better form than they showed against FQ, but compositional adjustments were also vital to the dominance displayed in that series. C9’s play was sharper and much more towards the fast-and-loose style the team has been known for this season.

    · Aug 28, 2020
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    Vapor95 perfectly elicits that happy-sad nostalgia in the first-ever vaporwave retail store

    If there's one thing that Millenials all have in common, it's their burning lust for nostalgia.  Vapor95 recently launched the first-ever physical retail store for the vaporwave community in Los Angeles, embellished with computers, gaming consoles, plants, and more. Get an exclusive look into the store here:

    · Aug 27, 2020
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    TL Broxah: "I don't care what people think about me. If I come into the game as an underdog, I'll take it."

    TL will have to prove its worth through action, regardless of its history, but through two very different splits in the LCS, Broxah has fully diverted his attention from public opinion.

    · Aug 21, 2020
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    Breaking down FC Schalke 04's rise to fantasy elite

    Let's take a look at what makes FC Schalke 04, a fringe post-season team, a fantasy scoring elite in the LEC.

    · Aug 21, 2020
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    Inven Global Podcast - Ep. 29 - Jimmy Two-Fingers Strikes Again (feat. Geeky Glamorous)

    This week on the Inven Global Podcast, Nick D'Orazio, Eric Gindele, and special guest Mandie "Geeky Glamorous" Roman figure out if Fall Guys will outlive its boom in popularity, take a look at the never ending game delays, and shamelessly plug our brand new Inven Culture website!

    · Aug 20, 2020
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    TES JackeyLove releases a hot single for charity project, LPL Cares

    Partway through the 2020 LPL Summer Split, former World Champion ADC, Jackeylove, partnered with One Foundation to release a song, "Pray," for LPL Cares. Hear the song and see behind the scenes here:

    · Aug 19, 2020
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    Mandie "GeekyGlamorous" Roman recreates Animal Crossing villager's looks IRL

    Streamer, host, and boss lady of the GeekyGlamorous shop, Mandie "GeekyGlamorous" Roman has recreated some of her Villager's looks in real life, and the results are adorable.

    · Aug 17, 2020
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    The cute and cool aesthetic of jianghu.e's artwork.

    Using texture, warmth is applied to otherwise cool synthetic surfaces like keyboards, arcade cabinets, and stylish shoes. To me, it creates a feeling of overwhelming nostalgia while also feeling new and fresh.

    · Aug 14, 2020
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    When Overwatch League Fandom and Street Fashion collide

    Lina (@tthotobot) and her fashion creations are setting trends within the micro-scene of Overwatch fandom and street fashion, as she "tries to combine esports, k-pop, and streetwear" into one unique look. Read more on her designs here:

    · Aug 13, 2020
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    LCK teams take a firm stance against virtual violence, ready to take legal action if necessary

    In recent years, cyber violence has been something that many people have been battling against in South Korea. It comes in many forms, including hate comments and cyberbullying, and while the general

    · Aug 12, 2020
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    Inven Global Podcast - Ep. 27 - Throw Some Stank On It

    This week on the Inven Global Podcast, Nick D'Orazio, Eric Gindele, and special guest Joy Chao of KSE Esports discuss the hot water that Blizzard has landed in yet again, the recent Dallas Fuel staff changes that have their fans up in arms, and a new esports TV network that seems to be missing the mark.

    · Aug 6, 2020
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    "Beach by the Blue Sea" Degas Review

    “Beach by the Blue Sea” Degas is Frost/Guard/Physical Attack Type Hero, the second Summer Festa Fatecore release.

    · Aug 6, 2020
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    A letter from afar: CoreJJ on the COVID-19 situation, playing with Tactical, and being remembered

    In a letter sent to Inven Global, CoreJJ writes about what it's like being anchored to the United States, unable to go home for the holidays due to the COVID-19 pandemic; how he feels playing with Edward "Tactical" Ra in the wake of Yiliang "Doublelift" Peng's departure; being called the "TL commander"; and looking forward to meeting Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk at Worlds.

    · Aug 5, 2020
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    The unsettled case of Melee's low tier characters and the advantage of mastering them

    How many more tournament players are secretly vulnerable to a low-tier character specialist or a unique playstyle they haven't encountered before?

    · Aug 5, 2020