"Mountain after mountain," is a popular Korean saying which warns that after experiencing hardship, more will soon follow. While a good majority of proverbs and wise sayings describe hardship as a rew
Clutch Gaming is a top three team. They've got starpower, they've got style, and they've got one of the highest ceilings in the league. If anyone deserves a spot next to the revamped 100 Thieves and
In most competitive sports, the basic principle of achieving victory is to maximize your gains and minimize your damage. That's why one of the basics of LoL macro, the “Diagonal Rule” was
This week's editorial cartoon is about the LCK Spring Split starting off with the fierce ‘brawl' meta. As the LCK went through a rough time last year, it received a lot of criticism and disapproval from the fans. The ‘safe and cautious' play style that was often seen in the LCK received the most judgment; the LCK style of playing safe and risk-free until the mid-late phase was often compared to how other regional teams did not hesitate to actively engage in fights. Not only did it prove less fun for the viewers, but its results were also unsatisfactory as well. Riot has been adding patches that were focused around skirmishes since last year. This means that the game is changing so that it is more about fighting aggressively from the early phase rather than being cautious till the later phase. These changes are well reflected in the League's atmosphere with the new patches.
Last week I conducted an Interview with Luis “Deilor” Sevilla and we chatted about the current state of the Esports scene and how he would like to see it evolve. One of the things we talke
When you look at the League Of Legends World Championship regulations, there is a policy that affects the league in a way far removed from its original intent. This policy in question is the six-man r
Since its first tournament in 2011, League of Legends esports has grown into one of the biggest and the most recognized esports scenes around the world. It is the birthplace of many renowned pro players who became living legends within the LoL community. It is also a place of opportunity where new aspiring gamers can prove themselves and take their place alongside their idols. As fans, we are always eager to welcome more players with potential; it is always exciting to follow their journey as they climb to the top. Here is a list of 5 players who have transferred to new teams and are worth keeping an eye on, whether they are a rookie or a player who has been playing as a pro for multiple years. I picked one player for each role; they are players who have shown a lot of potential and will definitely make 2019 an exciting year. SKT T1 Clid Clid is a prominent jungler who used to be somewhat underrated despite his skills.
As 2019 will be marking the end of an amazing last year of the EU LCS as well as the last of the brand and the first of the LEC. We had an amazing year for League of Legends, especially in Europe. 201
What is a League of Legends esports coach? A coach's role within a team may seem almost trivial on the surface. They don't directly play the game themselves, and what they do behind the scenes is almost always veiled.
Following in the footsteps of the “super-team” kt Rolster, SKT T1 has successfully signed on some big names for their 2019 roster. On the 22nd of November (KST), 5 players including Khan,
The Scouting Grounds participants are chosen through a point system that notes where players are in the challenger ladder every couple weeks and assigns points relative to their position. All those in
South Korea's performance at the 2018 League of Legends World Championship was the worst in the region's history. The vision-centric, controlled style of Korean League of Legends is no longer the
“Fnatic are going to win Worlds.”When Bwipo and YoungBuck first said those words during August 2018, I sat there, wondering if I had somehow ended in a parallel universe where Western play
As we watched our dreams of an all EU world finals collapse when G2's magical worlds run came to an end, we saw, how far Europe advanced as a region this year.G2 might have been outclassed in the semi
During Season 2 when League Of Legends was beginning to be recognized as an Esport, many doubted the role of a coach. Back then, it was frequent to have games decided ultimately decided on individual
To understand how China accepted capitalism, one should get to know one of the most renowned Chinese leaders, Deng Xiaoping, and his economic reform principle. He carried this out in 1985 and named it
“We got over 500 applications. Through a pool of 5-day online scrimmages and other recruitment methods, we narrowed it down to our top 35. We then flew all 35 out to Harrisburg."
Faker's first and most notable slump happened in the following year of his prime. In the year of his debut, 2013, Faker won the 'HOT6 Champions Summer 2013', and in the same year, he attained the titl
The 5th week of EU LCS was all about taking down Misfits gaming. It all started with pre-game banter between Roccat and Misfits social media managers, but it took to Fnatic to finally bring Misfits do
Just a year ago, no one would've imagined the LCK to fall in an international tournament. Korea was like Marvel's Thanos, they were too strong. From 2013 to 2017, Korea consistently won the World