UPDATE May. 14, 2022: Smash Summit 13 has been postponed after one of the attendees tested positive for COVID-19.
With December comes The Game Awards, recognizing talent and greatness in a wide variety of categories, from specifics like best multiplayer game, to more overarching awards, like the best streamer/content creator. Come see the highlights of the show, and learn more about the greatness of 2020, despite a global pandemic here:
The LPL is planning to introduce a salary cap on its players next year, assigning a tier to each player based on their level of play. Their maximum salary would ascend or descend in relation to their tier. Read more on the upcoming changes and their impacts on the league here:
Just a month after the game's official launch, Riot Games has launched their first set of merchandise for their new tactical shooter, VALORANT. Get a look at this fancy windbreaker here:
Dignitas tweeted out that they are giving their World Finalist top laner, Huni permission to search for other options leading into the 2020 Summer Split. Huni may stay in NA, but there's strong argument that he may look abroad to other regions as well.
Solo makes his return, substituting in for V1per in the top lane after joining the team a few weeks ago as assistant coach. Solo has played in the LCS the last few years, starting his LCS journey on Clutch. Read more on his substitution here:
Despite having to cancel their big reveal event for new shooter game, VALORANT, Riot Games has released a new playable character, VIPER, for the upcoming title. VIPER was seen in the original teaser durin
After an incredible start followed by a harsh recoil, Dignitas has swapped their League of Legends Championship Series starting jungler, Grig, for Academy jungler, Akaadian. Dignitas Academy team looked nearly invincible early in the split, but have also faltered recently. Read more on the change here:
Solo has joined FlyQuest as an assistant coach and reserve for their Academy team. Solo was most recently on Echo Fox, which left Solo without a team this off-season. He joins former coaches from his original LCS team, Clutch Gaming. Read more here:
Epic Games has a new player in their team. Adam Sussman, former Chief Digital Officer at Nike will be taking on the role of president. The position had been open since Paul Meegan resigned in June 2019.
In a recent report by Dexerto's Richard Lewis, various talent from Overwatch League claimed they were expected to take pay cuts for the 2020 season. Read more about his report here:
If you've been playing League long, you know of the incredible power brought by Bradford "CertainlyT" Wenban's champions. His mind sees no rules in game design, and here is his next release!
The first Seasonal Set of Teamfight Tactics begins tomorrow, Oct. 22nd! And streamers and personalities have begun releasing new champions and mechanics for the mode's big launch. here is what we know!
