Gen.G scores Worlds 2020 slot with dominating LCK Finals win over T1

Gen.G scores Worlds 2020 slot with dominating LCK Finals win over T1 Bdd and the boys return to the Worlds stage. The 2020 LCK Regional Finals showcased another tense rivalry match between Korean superteams T1 and Gen.G. Though T1 has been known for racking up wins against Gwak “Bdd” Bo-seong and his squad in previous seasons, Gen.G has evolved out of its second-place mentality and easily came through with the emphatic victory against their rivals this time around....

May 11, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Dana Mcgee

Heartsteel is the most overpowered item in preseason 2023, and it’s stealing our MMR

Heartsteel is the most overpowered item in preseason 2023, and it’s stealing our MMR That’s one pokey organ. Preseason 2023 dropped in League of Legends patch 12.22, and with it, major jungle changes,a renewed Chemtech Drake, system upgrades, and item changes. Out of the new Mythic items that were introduced, Heartsteel has had the biggest impact on the meta. Riot Games explained that it originally designed Mythic items as first-buys, but recognized that wasn’t always the case, for sometimes, a Legendary item better fit the bill....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · James Powers

Here are 10 games you should look forward to in 2020

Here are 10 games you should look forward to in 2020 Get your calendars ready, 2020 has a great lineup of games! 2020 is going to be an amazing year for gaming with both thePlayStation 5and the Xbox Series X due for a release during the holiday season this year. With that, both current PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms are gearing up for their last hurrah of incredible gaming experiences; while Nintendo continues to roll out fun and family-friendly games for the Nintendo Switch....

May 11, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Raymond Parsons

Here’s what’s new in Fortnite’s 9.40 patch

Here’s what’s new in Fortnite’s 9.40 patch The tactical shotgun is back and it looks fresher than ever. Fortnite’s9.40 patch is now live and brings with it some interesting new updates ranging from unvaulted guns to a better item interface. The tactical shotgun is back, looking fresher than ever. With its Epic and Legendary variants, it is now capable of doing 83/87 damage to your opponents with a headshot multiplier of 2....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Phillip Johns

How you play and build Rakan support may completely change in patch 13.3

How you play and build Rakan support may completely change in patch 13.3 May it be written in his quills. Retired shoutcaster turnedRiot Games game designer David “Phreak” Turleyreleased a YouTube video explaining the balance team’s intended support changes coming to League of Legends patch 13.3, which includes buffs to Rakan. Alistar and Pantheon will feel significantly stronger than before, and may end up being played in the top lane and jungle respectively....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Mr. Michael Hall

ICYMI: Karsa leads Top Esports to the Mid-Season Cup championship, and more

In this week’s In Case You Missed It: Karsa leads Top Esports to the Mid-Season Cup championship After four days of Mid-Season Cup actionbetween the LPL and LCK’s top teams, LPL Spring runner-up, Top Esports, have emerged as the victors, winning the organization’s first-ever championship. In the final, Top Esports faced off against reigning world champions, FunPlus Phoenix. Top Esports got off to a quick start, winning game one, which was played in blind pick format as an homage to the early days of the LCK....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Jeffrey Gibbs

ICYMI: Last week in esports May 21 edition

ICYMI: Last week in esports May 21 edition Your weekly roundup from the world of esports. In this week’s ICYMI: Major upsets at MSI 2019, John Wick in Fortnite, the most incredible Widowmaker headshots from the OWL All-Star event, and more. PSG.RRQ defeat Evos Esports in the inaugural SEA Clash of Champions finals Singapore’s Suntec City hosted the first ever Mobile Legends: Bang BangSEA Clash of Champions tournament. Hometown team, Evos Esports, made it all the way to the finals, taking out tournament favorites, the Phillipines’ Cignal Ultra, but fell 2-1 to Indonesia’s PSG....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Katie Lee

Is Valorant’s automated smurf detection system working?

Is Valorant’s automated smurf detection system working? Pick on someone your own size. Riot Games is taking big steps to reduce the number of smurf accounts in Valorant. Smurfing, which refers to when a higher-ranked player uses a lower-ranked account to stomp easier lobbies, hurts competitive fairness and integrity. After rolling out an automated smurf detection system earlier this year, the developer is finally ready to share the results of its new and more stringent anti-smurf measures....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Ashley Ware

Jett hit with significant nerfs in Valorant patch 7.04 that will deter instalockers

Jett hit with significant nerfs in Valorant patch 7.04 that will deter instalockers GG Jett mains. Be sure to reach out to your squad mates who main Jett, as they might feel deeply distressed. The Jett nerfs in the upcoming Valorant patch 7.04 have significantly impacted the game’s most popular duelist by reducing her mobility in the form of less utility. The forthcoming patch is scheduled to launch alongside the release of Valorant’s Episode 7 Act 2, which is expected to arrive sometime next week....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Paul Garcia

LCS Spring 2022 Playoffs: Schedule, results, teams, where to watch

LCS Spring 2022 Playoffs: Schedule, results, teams, where to watch Ready to rumble. TheLCS Spring 2022Playoffs kick off on April 2, featuring the top six teams from the regular season. After finishing at the top of the standings,Team LiquidandCloud9are the favorites to become Spring Champion and earn a spot at the Mid-Season Invitational 2022. Joining them in the playoffs are reigning LCS champions100 Thieves, who will be looking to secure back-to-back LCS trophies....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Teresa Murphy

LEC superstar Perkz officially joins Cloud9

LEC superstar Perkz officially joins Cloud9 The Croatian player crosses the pond to return to the mid lane. Cloud9 has finally completed its 2021 LCS roster with the addition of Luka “Perkz” Perkovic — all within the first week of global free agency. Prior to the move, Perkz left his EU home of G2 Esports after playing various roles in the past five years. In the team’s announcement video (embedded below), Cloud9 hinted at Perkz’s buyout amount to join the team....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Sylvia David

MAD Lions Carzzy and RNG Cryin became friends after screaming at each other

MAD Lions Carzzy and RNG Cryin became friends after screaming at each other Carzzy, meet Karzzy11. An unexpected friendship has blossomed betweenLeague of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2021)participantsMatyáš “Carzzy” OrságandYuan “Cryin” Cheng-Wei. The two were spottedexchanging esports jerseysahead of the Worlds 2021 Group Stage. RNG Cryin received MAD Lions’ special Worlds jersey with his team name printed on the back. In an interview with ONE Esports, MAD Lions Carzzy shares how he became close with theLeague of Legends Pro League (LPL)mid laner....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Kelly Perez

Miracle and w33 lead Nigma to a thrilling 3-2 victory in the WeSave! EU-CIS Grand Final

Miracle and w33 lead Nigma to a thrilling 3-2 victory in the WeSave! EU-CIS Grand Final The two superstars led Nigma to victory. Team Nigma’s star carry duo of Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi and Aliwi “w33” Omar had back-to-back stellar performances to lead their team to a 3-2 series victory over HellRaisers in the WeSave! Charity Play EU-versus-CIS Grand Final. After gaining a commanding 2-1 series lead, HR looked to close out the finals in game four with a strong midgame timing push....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Sara Smith