Just days after the competitive queue launched in the VALORANT Closed Beta, retired CS:GO pro and Cloud9 streamer, TenZ, became the first NA player to reach the highest rank tier - VALORANT! Yes, the rank shares the same name as the game. Read more on the story here:
A new champion has been crowned in the LPL. JD Gaming took down Top Esports in the Grand Finals of the 2020 LPL Spring split. The Jungler for JDG, Kanavi, was not only crowned the regular season MVP,
Riot Games' Anna "RiotSuperCakes" Donlon, the Executive 'Decider of Things' for the VALORANT team, gave a short vlog announcement regarding the news, as well as more specifics in terms of the next phases of global rollout for the closed Beta.
Moon most recently debuted as Head Coach for Radiance, an esports organization founded by former League of Legends professional player Hai "Hai" Lam.
One of the greatest ADCs of all time, Uzi, is now a Free Agent after his contract expired with Royal Never Give Up yesterday, April 30th. He has played over 400 games with the organization since his start back in 2012, but has been inactive since Worlds 2019. Learn more about his free agency here:
UPDATED 5/1 - Joseph Ziegler, VALORANT game director at Riot Games, has confirmed in a tweet that unrated games do not have an effect on how ranked matchmaking occurs after a player's initial rating is determine
Kelsey Remige joined the Inven Global team at the start of 2020. Her experience in both interviewing professional players in the League of Legends Championship Series and player management at Evolved Talent Agency have helped her craft a nuanced understanding of professional representation in esports. The panel will be rounded out by four branding specialists who work for some of the top organizations in esports.
The following was sent to Inven Global as a press release. London: Friday 1st May, 2020: Leading British esports organisation, Excel Esports is excited to welcome Fortnite superstar Jaden "Wolfiez" As
Riot Games announced their first global TFT tournament, the TFT: Galaxies Championship. However, it left off a few of the main League of Legends regions, including Oceania. But now they're here, uniting with NA for a chance to represent their region in the Grand Finals of the TFT: Galaxies Championship. Read more on their inclusion and the tournament's changes here:
Overwatch League franchise Vancouver Titans will be returning to the Pacific Division next week, but the team will be out two familiar faces.
2020 marks the 10th year of TI, and the first time it has ever been postponed.
UPDATE 4/30 - The VALORANT Closed Beta has had some difficulties in maintaining server stability to launch Competitive mode. As of 3:30pm PT, the ranked ladder has gone live for North America. If all goes well for NA, then EU will have access to Competitive mode after the hotfix drops on May 1 at 9:30pm CEST. Riot Game also tweeted that Competitive mode could be pulled 'at anytime if things get weird.'
Throughout the 2020-21 season, MAD Lions will work with the Red Cross both in Spain, and internationally focusing on several new campaigns, including: Day Against Bullying, Environment Day, Human Rights Day, Universal Children's Day, and Day Against Gender Violences.
Esports organization Fnatic has made a swift adjustment to their League of Legends staff. Strategic Coach Marius "Veigar V2" Aune has been dropped from the team after several messages surfaced showing
On the 30th (KST), SANDBOX Gaming was the last team to survive in the 2020 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) Summer Promotion Tournament, the last promotion/relegation series there will be in
The following was sent to Inven Global as a press release. - Available for mobile devices (iOS, Android) and Steam Early Access - Supports cross-play between mobile and PC platforms and up to 60 playe
Excel Esports announced a while ago that they'd be making roster adjustments. Both Mid Laner Son "Mickey" Young-min and Top Laner Ki "Expect" Dae-han were let go off after the team finished seventh in
Joy and sorrow coexisted in LoL Park today, as Team Dynamics was promoted into the LCK, while Griffin was unfortunately relegated to Challengers Korea. On the 29th (KST), Day 2 of the 2020 LCK Summer
Find the complete list of nerfs and buffs in patch 10.9, featuring, Kayn, Gnar, Nami, Wukong, Bard and more.
Overwatch League star Jay "Sinatraa" Won has announced a surprise departure from his team, the San Francisco Shock. Sinatraa, who led his team to the Overwatch League championship title just last year
