Golden Guardians hosted a media day showing off their recent re-brand and new LCS roster. Only Hauntzer remains from the 2019 Spring Split, and he spoke with Inven Global about his thoughts on the upcoming year.
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.
Evil Geniuses has announced their Academy bot lane, signing support, Matt, and ADC, Deftly. The two are former GGS teammates, and will likely be a strong point in the new EG Academy roster, opening up potential for young talent elsewhere. Read more here:
It's a problem that has plagued NA for years, players and coaches sometimes struggle to get their visas approved in timely fashion. Team Liquid now has three of their members facing this problem, Broxah, Cain, and Shernfire.
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
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:
The Demacia Cup Quarters featured Vici Gaming vs Top Esports and EDG vs Team WE, with Vici and EDG taking the win to advance further into the Knockout Stage. Read more about the games and the rest of the tournament here:
Five years ago, Riot kicked off its Fantasy LCS, but shut it down for 2019. But there's a new Fantasy league this year, with lots of shiny upgrades and gadgets to help players manage their team. Read about the new version here:
The 2019 Demacia Cup has reached the end of the Group Stage, and all Knockout qualifiers have been decided. Group B is topped by EDG and TES, while Group D sends RW and BLG. They join previous winners in the Knockout Stage starting Christmas. Here is the breakdown.
For everyone out there impatiently waiting for Season 10, the Demacia Cup has arrived to tide you over with a flashy display of LPL talent. Learn about the tournament and it's victors here:
The LCS is changing their schedule for 2020, the first time since they switched to "Bo1" two years ago. They will emphasize Academy games, adding them in the midst of LCS, and there will be games from Fri-Mon. Read more on how the new schedule will look here:
Despite "dead game" memes plaguing League of Legends all year, the LCS and most of professional League is on an upswing. According to a recent study, Riot is the third most popular sport in all of the US. Read more here:
Doinb just represented China all across the globe, winning the second Worlds title in a row for the region, and then he flew to Las Vegas to represent them again at All Stars. Now he has become an LPL resident, and is the first import to gain residency in China.
Riot Forge has been busy, announcing Ruined King earlier and now another new game, Conv/rgence - an Ekko related League of Legends story. The game will be developed by Double Stallion Games. Read more about them and Conv/rgence here:
Last week, Riot announced Riot Forge, and now they announce Ruined King, the first game to be born from their new publishing platform. They partnered with Airship Syndicate for the creation. Read more about it here:
According to a Bloomberg report shared by G2 Esports themselves, co-founder of the Alibaba Group and owner of the Brooklyn Nets, Joe Tsai, has invested $10 million in G2 Esports. Read more on the story here:
Dignitas are rounding out their roster, signing long-time veteran and first ever support to win LCS MVP, aphromoo. He joins "Johnsun, a prospect scouted by TSM last year, in the bot lane. Read about the rest of the signing here:
Evil Geniuses has announced a second coach! Artemis joins the team as Assistant to Irean. Artemis' greatest strengths should complement Irean's knowledge for the game. Read more on his role in EG here:
Daniele Jiizuke di Mauro - AKA the Italian Stallion - has come to the LCS in perhaps the most on-brand signing of the entire off-season, joining Evil Geniuses. Read more about the EU mid laner and how he fits in the team here:
The rumors are true! PowerOfEvil is joining FlyQuest, getting back together with old teammate IgNar! POE and IgNar tell Inven Global what to expect about their reuinion and what it means for 2020!