What started as an outbreak in Wuhan and the delay of the LPL in China led to a plethora of canceled and reformatted events around the globe. The Coronavirus outbreak has affected many aspects of esports, here is the list so far:
On the 20th (KST), Riot Korea announced that the LCK will, once again, be switching back to the online format. This is due to because the government-wide social distancing level has been increased by
We spoke with Phreak about casting in the quarantine, caster bias, how the LCS needs to improve, and his recent addition of harsh criticism towards some plays and decisions LCS teams are making. Phreak has received abundant praise over the summer, learn more about how he has worked and grown here:
The teaser page of the 2020 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) was revealed. The League of Legends Pro League (LPL) official homepage opened the Worlds 2020 teaser page on the 23rd. Current
The first round of the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea Summer Split has come to an end. Heading to the second round, we gathered up some pictures of the players of their expressions, poses, and
Today's cartoon is about the still unclear 2020 League of Legends World Championships being held. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still outspread, there are many concerns about the 2020 LoL
Despite the unprecedented hurdles of COVID-19, Harrisburg University's Esports team, the HU Storm, displayed true commitment, passion, and resiliency by advancing to the Tespa Collegiate Overwatch National Championship set for 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Read more on their success here:
Riot Games has created special League of Legends skins and chromas, purchasable in the League Client, with 100% of the money spent going straight to the Riot Games Social Impact Fund, which will be used to provide COVID-19 relief. Read more about their campaign here:
Earlier this year, TSM released plans for a new "Performance Center," a place where TSM pros would not only practice, but also eat, lounge, exercise, stream, create content, etc. They'll be playing their LCS games from the closed facility this Summer, with permission from Riot Games. Read more here:
Riot Games has shared both good and bad news. First, they shared plans to bring back the production team to the LEC Studio, in Berlin, followed by the cancellation of the 2020 Summer Split finals that would take place in Mälmo, Sweden.
Watch the first episode of our newest podcast, Esports Weekly, where Inven Global reporter, Parkes Ousley, hosts discussions around current happenings in the esports scene along with co-reporter, Nick Geracie and Lara Lunardi.
One of China’s biggest gaming and entertainment events will happen between July 31 and August 3. The event will not be pivoting to an online format like most conventions happening this year, but the event organizers assured attendees that extra precautions will be placed to minimize risks.
North American teams have attempted to acquire players from the previous Vancouver Titans roster, but after facing several issues regarding immigration, the processes had come to a halt. Esports Immigration Lawyer Genie Doi explains our current immigration situation.
The 2020 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational has been canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On the 23rd, Riot Games announced that the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) will not be
To many LCK fans, he's a player that many are fond of. Bae “Bang” Jun-sik, a 2-time world champion and currently the Bot laner for Evil Geniuses, sent Inven a letter which details his life in the United States, his thoughts on the 2020 LCS split so far, and his goals for the future.
UPDATED 4/3 - LemonNation has responded regarding his health after testing positive for COVID-19.
Today's cartoon is about the LCK matches being held via online for the first time in history. In such chaotic times, even the fact that the LCK will be resuming was great news. Did it really matter wh
On May 24th, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the donation of Riot Games through a press conference. Garcetti said, "We are blessed here in LA to have industries that not only fuel our city b
Three esports freelancers tell their stories about how the Corona pandemic has impacted their lives.
The LCK was on break for 19 days. Because the circumstances were unforeseen, fans and all parties involved with the league were all very flustered about the news. However, among them, the teams
