T1 get revenge on MSI 2023 champions using off-meta pick that Zeus only played once

All roads lead to Faker. T1 are going to the Worlds final again! This time, they’re up against Weibo Gaming in a LPL versus LCK final. In the semifinals against JD Gaming they dictated the meta, especially at bot lane, and rounded it up in four games with a 3-1 score. JDG were the team that knocked them out of the upper bracket at MSI 2023, where they were eventually eliminated by Bilibili Gaming in the lower bracket....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 740 words · Lisa Manning

T1 Keria hard carried on Thresh with this surprising item and keystone rune

T1 Keria hard carried on Thresh with this surprising item and keystone rune Hook, line, and more hooks. During Week 5 of the 2021LCKSummer Split, T1 opened stunningly by beating league leaders Gen.G before falling to Nongshim RedForce. Up against DWG KIA in Week 6, support Ryu “Keria” Min-seok on Thresh stepped up massively in game three to carry his team to a 2-1 victory over the reigning World Champions....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Wendy Perez

The best April Fools esports jokes of 2019

The best April Fools esports jokes of 2019 From Farming Simulator Pro gamers to a new Cats VS Dogs mode, this year’s April Fools has plenty of chuckle material. It’s the annual day of jokes and pranks, and companies all around the world engage in an escalating arms race for the best joke they can pull off. Of course, the esports world is no exception, so here are some of the best from the industry....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Connor Lopez

The biggest winners and losers from League of Legends Patch 10.8

The biggest winners and losers from League of Legends Patch 10.8 Look out for Soraka to make a return to the meta. League of Legends patch 10.8 is out now, with adjustments to seven AD carries. While their individual changes aren’t huge, it does signal the start of a bigger shift down in bot lane in the near future. The only meta-changing difference this patch, surprisingly, is Riot’s huge buff to Soraka....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Carla Morales

The new LPL trophy by Tiffany and Co. looks like something out of Shang-Chi

The new LPL trophy by Tiffany and Co. looks like something out of Shang-Chi At the heart of the dragon. The 2021 LPL Summer Final betweenFunPlus Phoenixand Edward Gaming delivered exhilarating fights, twists and turns, and the crowning of a champion with a newly designed LPL trophy by Tiffany and Co. Edward Gaming first fell to the lower bracket after losing to Team WE in Round 4 of the2021 LPL Summer Playoffs....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Emily Dunn

These are the 11 best isekai anime that will bring you to another world

Truck-kun awaits. Updated on April 12, 12:18 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. Trying to determine the best isekai anime of all time can feel like a quest from another dimension. Under this genre, characters are summoned, reincarnated, or transported into fantastical worlds where the ordinary gives way to the extraordinary. These anime series often beckon viewers on epic adventures that blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality, enveloping them in landscapes of otherworldly realms....

May 27, 2025 · 11 min · 2275 words · Charles Mata

This fan-made Pokémon FPS game lets you murder Pikachu

This fan-made Pokémon FPS game lets you murder Pikachu Pikachu, I shoot you! FromPokémon Sword and ShieldtoPokémon Unite, countless games over the years have given us fresh ways to interact with our favorite pocket monsters. But one particular fan clearly isn’t satisfied. An indie developer who goes by the handleDragonon Twitter has started developing a Pokémon first-person shooter game, and it is every bit as disturbing as it sounds. Consider your childhood officially ruined....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Jean Sanders

This is what JJ Lin’s Valorant team does to get hyped before matches

This is what JJ Lin’s Valorant team does to get hyped before matches Check out Team SMG’s official pre-game ritual. In July 2020, JJ Lin’s Team SMG made a bold move by signing an untestedall-Singaporean Valorant roster. In less than a year, they’ve won a total of five local and regional tournaments, and finished second in Riot Games’ official First Strike Malaysia and Singapore, and VCT 2021: Malaysia and Singapore Stage 1 Challengers 1....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Matthew Perry

This Thai pro plays Mobile Legends with his feet — and he’s representing his country

This Thai pro plays Mobile Legends with his feet — and he’s representing his country No excuses. Mobile Legends: Bang Bangis a challenging game that demands exceptional hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes. With its intense gameplay and strategic elements, mastering the game requires skill, focus, and split-second decision-making. Now, picture attempting to play the game using only your feet. It may seem like an insurmountable task for most, but for one remarkable Thai MLBB athlete, it’s just another day....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Dennis Hayes DVM

Unlock free heroes and skins during AoV’s Super Weekend event

Unlock free heroes and skins during AoV’s Super Weekend event Super Weekend starts on June 12. Arena of Valor developers, Tencent, have recently announced a new Super Weekend event that will take place on June 12 (this weekend). There are lots of activities taking place so here’s a handy breakdown of the activities: Check the in-game event page from now until June 11 and you’ll get the Keera Carano Scholar skin for free....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Ashley Campbell

Valorant Agent 21’s water abilities confirmed in new Episode 5 Act 2 Easter eggs

Valorant Agent 21’s water abilities confirmed in new Episode 5 Act 2 Easter eggs A tidal wave is coming. Riot Games is slowly pulling back the curtain on Valorant Agent 21’s identity. A player card from the newEpisode 5 Act 2 Battle Passandpatch 5.04’s changes to the practice range have provided more clues that hint at the nature ofAgent 21’sabilities. Late last month, details about the mysterious new agent surfaced, courtesy of an email found in the practice range in the game’s Public Beta Environment (PBE)....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Justin Young

Valorant community wants the WideJoy banner bug to stay in-game

Valorant community wants the WideJoy banner bug to stay in-game The banner we all deserve. Riot Games has decided to fix the meme player card banner, dubbed “WideJoy,” in Valorant patch 4.01, which means players will no longer be able to enjoy Killjoy’s bugged-out resolution while loading into a game. The news has sparked the movement #KeepWideJoy on Twitter, along with a few online petitions asking that Riot Games keep the bug....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Rebecca Harris

Vietnam wins a thrilling seven-game Arena of Valor 2019 World Cup final

Vietnam wins a thrilling seven-game Arena of Valor 2019 World Cup final The AoV World Cup trophy finds a new home in Vietnam. Da Nang, Vietnam —The Arena of Valor 2019 World Cup trophy is staying in Vietnam as the hometown team defeated Chinese Taipei 4-3 in a nail-biting best-of-seven final. Control of the jungle was the key to winning the final, with both teams relying on their star junglers to carry them to victory....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Nancy Ruiz