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  1. Opinion

    Forget Zven, Fudge or Perkz — Vulcan was Cloud9's MSI 2021 Group Stage MVP

    Let's take a closer look at Vulcan's incredible performance as the standout player for Cloud9.

    · May 13, 2021
  2. Column

    Announcing Inven Global's MSI 2021 Group Stage All-Pro team winners

    With the group stage behind us, Inven Global’s League of Legends newsroom got together to vote their All-Pro Teams for the first stage of MSI. And believe it or not, it’s not DWG KIA all throughout.

    · May 13, 2021
  3. News

    Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues welcome betting, gambling, and liquor deals, reports say

    Reporting from Kevin Hitt in the Esports Observer suggests that both the Call of Duty League (CDL) and the Overwatch League (OWL) will relax their stance on gambling and betting sponsors attached to t

    · May 13, 2021
  4. News

    Dev1ce cites privacy concerns as key reason for move to NiP

    Following Nicolai "dev1ce" Reedtz’s shock move to Ninjas in Pyjamas, the Danish star recently sat down with Swedish outlet expressen.se to talk all things Ninjas, his future, and his move from Astralis.

    · May 13, 2021
  5. Feature

    [MSI] Whose sponsors are the richest? — Ranking the teams' sponsors' market cap sum

    While watching the group stage of the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational, something caught my eye and brought up a curiosity. When I spotted Coca-Cola on paiN Gaming's jersey, I wondered: “Which team

    · May 13, 2021
  6. Interview

    T1 Joe Marsh: "Daeny was very committed to giving everyone an opportunity to play... The reason why we experimented so much was by design."

    It's been a while since we heard from you. The last time we interviewed you was late 2019, and a lot has happened since then. How've you been? I've been good. I've been busy. Obviously, we're now here

    · May 13, 2021
  7. Column

    The best of MSI 2021 so far: Seven award winners from the MSI group stage

    Games were thrown, big plays were had, and many unexpected things happened. Here are seven awards giving a good summary of all the crazy things in MSI’s group stage.

    · May 13, 2021
  8. Column

    Popular picks & diamonds in the rough: Breaking down the MSI 2021 meta ahead of the Rumble Stage

    Let's take a look at all five roles and identify two champions for each: One that has become a new pick at the front of the MSI 2021 meta, and one that should rise in popularity in the upcoming matches.

    · May 12, 2021
  9. News

    Over a dozen Hearthstone cards receive buffs, nerfs in upcoming patch

    After much anticipation within the Hearthstone community, the balance changes associated with patch 20.2.2 are finally here.

    · May 12, 2021
  10. Column

    Neighborhood Twitter watch (not asked for) out to save gaming from Ninja again

    Why.

    · May 12, 2021
  11. Cosplay

    Kinpatsu Cosplay — Kinpatsu to K/DA Akali transformation via Secret Lab!

    Inven Global and Secret Lab partnered with Canada-based Cosplayer Kinpatsu to create the mesmerizing transformation into League of Legends character Akali, the rogue assassin! After, we had time to ask Kinpatsu a few questions about her cosplay passion and craft.

    · May 12, 2021
  12. Contribution

    Evaluating the EU’s Fining of Valve for Geo-Blocking

    It was hardly earth-shattering news, but in January of this year, the European Commission hit Valve, Namco, Capcom, and several other games, publishers, with fines worth a total of €7.8 million.

    · May 12, 2021
  13. Column

    20 years of Melee: Five players that defined the game’s first two decades of history

    As Super Smash Bros Melee turns 20, we take a look at the five gods of Melee that defined the game's two-decade-long history.

    · May 12, 2021
  14. News

    Astralis listed on US-based OTCQX market in latest attempt to improve liquidity

    The company claims this will "allow US-based investors to easily trade Astralis shares and to gain exposure in the growing esports industry", in a move aimed at increasing liquidity for the Danish organization.

    · May 12, 2021