Royal Never Give Up triumphs over DWG KIA in five-game epic to win MSI 2021

The League of Legends Pro League representative restored glory to China in a five-game epic to conclude MSI 2021 as its champion.

[MSI] DK ShowMaker: "We don’t have time, so we won't be able to do something [for finals]. I think we’ll just get a good night of sleep."

In the second semifinal match of MSI 2021, DWG KIA defeated MAD Lions 3-2 and moved on to face RNG in the finals. Despite being down 1-2 in the series, the team looked to keep composure and were able

[MSI] MAD Humanoid: "We’ll be able to get even further at this year’s Worlds."

The close series between DWG KIA and MAD Lions in the semifinals of the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational ended with DWG KIA heading to the finals. Despite the loss, MAD Lions were still positive that they

[MSI] DK kkOma: "I think that we’ll have an easier time beating RNG tomorrow."

It was a nail biter for both the LCK and the LEC fans watching at home; the second semifinal match of the 2021 MSI ended with DWG KIA taking the series 3-2 against MAD Lions. With MAD Lions knocked ou

[MSI] DWG KIA reaches the finals to meet Royal Never Give Up for a chance to make history

DWG KIA had won all competitions they participated in since last summer — 2020 LCK Summer, 2020 World Championship, 2020 KeSPA Cup, and 2021 LCK Spring.

[MSI] PSG Helper: "Next time, I think we will perform better and achieve better results."

After its loss to RNG and subsequent elimination from MSI 2021, PSG Talon addressed the media in a post-match press conference.

[MSI] RNG Poppy: "There isn't special preparation or adjustments specifically targeting DWG KIA."

After the win over PSG Talon in the semifinals of MSI 2021, RNG sat down with members of the press for a press conference.

Back to finals after 3 years: RNG beat PSG Talon 3-1 to make MSI 2021 finals

RNG will match against the winner of the other Knockout Stage semifinal between DWG KIA and MAD Lions, which will be played tomorrow before the final on Sunday.

LoL owner Tencent reports 65% rise in Q1 profits despite dropping share price

The company, which has a dominating presence in esports, reported a 65% rise in quarterly profits, once again confounding expectations against a backdrop of potentially controversial issues and a dropping share price.

[MSI] RNG Poppy: "I think it's fun to watch who understands the meta better (at MSI)."

The knockout stages of the 2021 MSI starts in less than 24 hours. On May 21, the four semi finalist teams of the 2021 MSI held a digital press conference to answer some questions from various media ou

[MSI] DK kkOma on the schedule change: "I told them to make sure not to have such complications arise in the future."

On May 20, the media day for the semifinals of the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational was held. The four teams that reached the semifinals attended and answered questions from the media for 30 minutes each.

[MSI] MAD Kaiser on semifinal versus DWG KIA: "Early game and draft will be really important"

The MAD Lions support points out importance of early game and drafting as keys to beating the reigning world champions.

[MSI] PSG River predicts EUphoria versus DWG KIA: "I think MAD Lions will make it."

Two days before the start of the MSI 2021 Knockout Stage, PSG Talon sat down with the media for a press conference.

CvMax suspension over, DRX announces his return

Kim “cvMax” Dae-ho is returning to DRX. On May 20, DRX announced that cvMax will be returning to the team. CvMax had been suspended by the Esports Fair Commission for 5 months since December

MSI Stonks: What do the performances of wildcard teams say about their respective regions?

Let's take a look at the MSI 2021 performances of Unicorns of Love, paiN Gaming, fastPay Wildcats, Gillette Infinity, and DetonatioN FocusMe to contextualize the competitive strength of their respective regions.

FC Schalke 04 Esports signs Kirei as starting jungler for LEC Summer Split

FC Schalke 04 Esports is making a change in the jungler position for the 2021 League of Legends European Championship Summer Split.

[MSI] MAD Humanoid talks to Olleh about C9: "I don’t think their result is what their actual strength is."

On the last day of the Rumble Stage at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational, MAD Lions needed one win to advance to the Knockout Stage. They succeeded in collecting that win against one of the favorites,

1st seed team has a worse schedule? — Controversy rises with the 2021 MSI semifinals schedule

The semifinals teams of the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational have been fixed, but the schedule brings up a big question mark. Riot Games announced the schedule after all of the Rumble Stage games were

[MSI] PSG Doggo: "I feel a bit of pity that I cannot be here with Beyond Gaming."

Following the conclusion of the Rumble Stage, Doggo joined Inven Global for a brief interview about his MSI experience and the unique nature in which the opportunity came to fruition.

The MSI 2021 Knockout Stage kicks off with DWG KIA vs. MAD Lions, Royal Never Give up vs. PSG Talon

The Rumble Stage of the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational has concluded, and with four teams remaining in the event, the Knockout Stage matchups have been set.