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  1. Feature

    [MSI] Whose sponsors are the richest? — Ranking the teams' sponsors' market cap sum

    While watching the group stage of the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational, something caught my eye and brought up a curiosity. When I spotted Coca-Cola on paiN Gaming's jersey, I wondered: “Which team

    · May 13, 2021
  2. Interview

    T1 Joe Marsh: "Daeny was very committed to giving everyone an opportunity to play... The reason why we experimented so much was by design."

    It's been a while since we heard from you. The last time we interviewed you was late 2019, and a lot has happened since then. How've you been? I've been good. I've been busy. Obviously, we're now here

    · May 13, 2021
  3. Column

    The best of MSI 2021 so far: Seven award winners from the MSI group stage

    Games were thrown, big plays were had, and many unexpected things happened. Here are seven awards giving a good summary of all the crazy things in MSI’s group stage.

    · May 13, 2021
  4. Column

    Popular picks & diamonds in the rough: Breaking down the MSI 2021 meta ahead of the Rumble Stage

    Let's take a look at all five roles and identify two champions for each: One that has become a new pick at the front of the MSI 2021 meta, and one that should rise in popularity in the upcoming matches.

    · May 12, 2021
  5. News

    Over a dozen Hearthstone cards receive buffs, nerfs in upcoming patch

    After much anticipation within the Hearthstone community, the balance changes associated with patch 20.2.2 are finally here.

    · May 12, 2021
  6. Column

    Neighborhood Twitter watch (not asked for) out to save gaming from Ninja again

    Why.

    · May 12, 2021
  7. Cosplay

    Kinpatsu Cosplay — Kinpatsu to K/DA Akali transformation via Secret Lab!

    Inven Global and Secret Lab partnered with Canada-based Cosplayer Kinpatsu to create the mesmerizing transformation into League of Legends character Akali, the rogue assassin! After, we had time to ask Kinpatsu a few questions about her cosplay passion and craft.

    · May 12, 2021
  8. Contribution

    Evaluating the EU’s Fining of Valve for Geo-Blocking

    It was hardly earth-shattering news, but in January of this year, the European Commission hit Valve, Namco, Capcom, and several other games, publishers, with fines worth a total of €7.8 million.

    · May 12, 2021
  9. Column

    20 years of Melee: Five players that defined the game’s first two decades of history

    As Super Smash Bros Melee turns 20, we take a look at the five gods of Melee that defined the game's two-decade-long history.

    · May 12, 2021
  10. News

    Astralis listed on US-based OTCQX market in latest attempt to improve liquidity

    The company claims this will "allow US-based investors to easily trade Astralis shares and to gain exposure in the growing esports industry", in a move aimed at increasing liquidity for the Danish organization.

    · May 12, 2021
  11. News

    Legendary Starcraft ll player Taeja retires from pro competition

    "It's time to start a new chapter in my life" said the legendary Terran player as he hung up his mouse and keyboard for the final time.

    · May 11, 2021
  12. News

    Balance, system changes and Renekton coming to League of Legends: Wild Rift

    As League of Legends: Wild Rift players kick back and relax while playing patch 2.2b, the development team announced what's in store in a coming patch.

    · May 11, 2021
  13. News

    [MSI] DWG KIA & Cloud9 advance from Group C, DetonatioN FocusMe & Gillette Infinity eliminated

    League of Legends Champions Korea champion and defending World Champion DWG KIA has qualified for the rumble stage as the 1st seed from the group, and a strong second round robin from League of Legends Championship Series champion Cloud9 earned the North American representative the 2nd seed from the group to move onto the rumble stage.

    · May 11, 2021
  14. News

    Crash Bandicoot devs call it a "dream" to have him in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Fans should be skeptical.

    · May 11, 2021