G2 Esports owner Carlos “ocelote” Rodriguez wants to turn his organisation into a billion dollar enterprise. The way the esports industry is going, coupled with his astute grasp of business, that does…
Is Overwatch League viewership really in free fall?
The Overwatch League’s opening week seemed to confirm what we already knew — Overwatch has the fan base to make it as a top tier esports title. And yet, Overwatch League viewership figures have…
Faker might have to take a two-year hiatus from League of Legends — here’s why
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok could be forced to take a break from competitive League of Legends, as the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed that esports stars wouldn’t be g…
RNG vs KZ: Royal Never Give Up beat Kingzone DragonX to win MSI 2018
Royal Never Give Up overcame Kingzone DragonX in the Mid-Season Invitational 2018 final, ending Korea’s spell of dominance in the tournament. Despite KZ pushing them all the way, RNG were the be…
LCK Summer Split predictions 2018: Who will represent Korea at Worlds?
There’s still some time to wait until the Summer Split, with the Mid-Season Invitational and Rift Rivals set to fill the gap. There’s plenty that can happen between now and then. However, Leagu…
A noob’s guide to League of Legends terminology
We were all new to the Rift at one time or another. If you haven’t quite learnt your GLHF from your KYS, this League of Legends terminology guide is for you. Jumping into any MMO requires a wealth of …
Bjergsen net worth: How much has TSM’s star Mid made from League of Legends?
Esports became a $1 billion industry in 2017 and Riot’s decision to franchise their popular League of Legends competitions will only increase the riches on offer to the world’s very best video gamers.…
Team culture and reluctance to change — Why once-dominant teams like SKT and TSM have fallen
Traditional sports of every discipline have iconic teams. Even those that aren’t interested in sport will know that the likes of Real Madrid, New York Yankees, Ferrari and the New England Patriots are…
Overwatch League MVP favourites: Our picks for the player of the season award
The Overwatch League announced the MVP award this week, offering fans the chance to influence the vote. Users can vote for their Overwatch League MVP favourites via Twitter by using the hashtag #OWLMV…
What to watch out for in the European Masters
With the Spring Split having drawn to a close, Riot has filled the gap in competitive play by pitting teams from the various regional leagues against each other to battle it out in a grand tournament,…