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The stage is set. After putting up wildly contrasting runs through the bracket, FlyQuest and 100 Thieves are the final two teams remaining in the Elimination Phase of the 2025 LTA North Split 3. The two teams arrive at the Grand Finals in incredible form, but only one can be crowned the final LTA North Champions of the year. Find out who when the two squads take the stage on Sunday, September 7th, at 1 pm PT/10 pm CET. FlyQuestmore

As we prepare for the start of the Split 3 Playoffs in the LPL, the time has come to reward the best players of the Regular Season. Amid concerns for his health and the future of his playing career, Yu "JackeyLove" Wen-Bo continues to impress, claiming the title of MVP. Despite more than 8 years competing at the highest level, earning himself a Worlds (2018) title in the process, this is the first time JackeyLove receives a regular season MVP award. Whatever the future holds for the star AD carry, JackeyLove will forever be able to say that, for themore

The boys in blue are down. Despite looking like one of the best teams in North America all year long, Cloud9's latest fumble against 100 Thieves in the LTA North Split 3 Elimination Phase sees the team eliminated from the tournament. The shocking loss means that C9 have failed to qualify for the LTA Championship, meaning they won't even get a chance to compete for a spot on the biggest stage: Worlds 2025. Cloud9 Nosedive at the Wrong Time Amore

More than six years after winning his first Regular Season MVP, Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon continues to remain at the very top of the League of Legends world. The LCK 2025 Season Awards are out, crowning Chovy the league's Most Valuable Player for a 4th time. As for the rest of Gen.G, the team carried over their unprecedented dominance from the first half of the season over to the Rounds 3-5 of the LCK 2025 Season. This proved enough to seemore

League of Legends Patch 25.18 is coming, and it promises to deliver a wave of buffs and nerfs to some of your favorite champions, particularly around the Mid Lane. With Worlds fast approaching, the path is starting to be cemented for what might be the defining meta of the tournament. Let's take a look at some of the biggest changes to come when LoL Patch 25.18 arrives on Wednesday, September 10th. Big Nerfs in the Mid Lane: Azir, Aurora, Anniemore

The 2025 LPL Split 3 Playoffs are here! The bracket is set, and teams will be eager to come away with the final trophy of the year in the region, securing themselves a spot at Worlds 2025 in the process. Invictus Gaming are in hot form after finishing second in Group Ascend. Can Rookie and TheShy complete their triumphant return with a trophy? Let's take a look at everything there is to know about the LPL Split 3 Playoffs. Teamsmore

Riot Games’ 2v2 tag-team fighting game’s roster just got bigger. Along with the release of the closed beta on Tuesday, September 9, League’s Support Champion Blitzcrank will join 2XKO. Blitzcrank joins the fold The indestructible automaton from Zaun, Blitzcrank is one of the oldest Champions introduced to League of Legends. Previously designed as a Tank/Support champion, Blitzcrank is currently a bot lane Support mainstay. Similar to its League version, 2XKO Blitzcrank has the “Rocket Grab” and the iterations of themore

Top Esports are in hot form after finishing at the top of Group Ascend in the Split 3 of the LPL. And yet, it's not all sunshine and rainbows over at camp TES. In a recent livestream, Yu "JackeyLove" Wen-Bo admitted that his future in competitive League of Legends is far from certain due to on-going health issues. JackeyLove May Be Forced to Step Down A former World Champion (2018), JackeyLove has long been considered one of the very bestmore

Viego, the Ruined King, is one of the most unique champions in League of Legends. His tragic backstory and unusual mechanics make him stand out from most other champions. This breakdown covers his lore, abilities, and key interactions so you can understand how he works in detail. Who Is Viego? Viego was once the ruler of a kingdom long lost to history. His life ended over a thousand years ago after his attempt to revive his wife, Isolde, triggered amore

With Patch 25.17 shaking up the meta, players looking to climb the ranked ladder are searching for the most effective champions in League of Legends to secure consistent wins. Following on recent trends, Riot’s latest round of balance changes has pushed certain picks further into the spotlight, making them prime choices in Solo Queue. If your goal is to make it up the ladder, knowing which champions thrive in the current patch can give you the edge you need. Here'smore

Fresh off the team's third consecutive NLC trophy, Caedrel confirmed through an Instagram post that Los Ratones has decided to attend EMEA Masters Summer 2025 after all. At the event, the team will get the chance to achieve something that has never been done before: complete the first Golden Road in Tier-2 history. Los Ratones Commit to EMEA Masters Initially, due to the tournament's schedule overlapping with that of Worlds 2025, there was much speculation about whether Los Ratones wouldmore

A full year of LEC action is nearing its conclusion. The top eight teams in the league will compete at the 2025 LEC Summer Playoffs to decide not just the final LEC Champions of the season, but also who will get to represent the region at the biggest League of Legends tournament of them all: Worlds 2025. The stakes are as high as they get, which means it is time to go over everything there is to know about the 2025 LEC Summer Playoffs! Teams The top four teams from each group after the end of the LEC Summer Regularmore

Everything that Los Ratones touch seems to turn to gold. After their latest 3-0 victory in the Grand Finals of the 2025 NLC Summer, Caedrel's team didn't just sweep the finals, they swept an entire year's worth of NLC tournaments. So far in 2025, Los Ratones have won every single official tournament they have entered, including all three NLC splits as well as EMEA Masters in Winter and Spring. There is little doubt Los Ratones currently stand a step abovemore

League of Legends Patch 25.17 has shaken up the Rift once more. Riot’s latest round of buffs, nerfs, and adjustments has created clear winners who are thriving in the new meta, as well as losers struggling to find their footing. From champions skyrocketing in priority to old reliable picks falling out of favor, here’s a breakdown of the biggest winners and losers of Patch 25.17. Biggest Winners of the Patch Morgana After receiving buffs to her [W] Tormented Shadow back in themore

Ever thought you would be able to combine your passion for League of Legends, Arcane, and Trading Card Games (TCG) into one? Now you can do just that with the Riftbound League of Legends Arcane Box Set, soon releasing in English with updated card designs and foil treatments for some of your favorite characters. Riftbound LoL Arcane Box Set: Everything You Need to Know It's no secret that Riot Games' new TCG, Riftbound, is getting its much anticipated English releasemore

Riot Games has finally revealed the T1 Worlds 2024 skins, celebrating the organization’s fifth World Championship victory in League of Legends. Dubbed The Unkillable Knights of the Crown, these commemorative cosmetics arrive after the longest gap in Worlds skin history, landing just weeks before the 2025 World Championship kicks off. While fans had to endure a longer wait than usual as the skins are typically revealed around MSI, the final designs have set the community buzzing over their darker, knightly aesthetic. Champion Selections and Final Skins Following tradition, each T1 player chose a champion to represent their triumph: Choi “Zeus”more

The Esports Awards 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, served as a celebration marking not just a year but an entire decade of esports excellence from 2015 to 2025. The event celebrated the most influential players, teams, organizers, publishers, personalities, and moments that shaped the global esports community across this pivotal era. Here is a detailed look at all the major winners crowned during this historic ceremony. Game of the Decade: League of Legends The crown for Esports Game of the Decade was awarded to League of Legends. As one of the most-viewed esports titles ever, League of Legends hasmore

The much-discussed WASD controls have hit League of Legends PBE today. After announcements came back in mid-May that WASD would be a new movement input option for League of Legends players, discussion surrounding it has soared – everything from its expected impact on current LoL meta (what champions would benefit best from the new movement input option) to the challenges it would present to the playerbase as a learning curve. After nearly 16 years, League of Legends continues to evolve.more

Shyvana is one of the most unique champions in League of Legends. She is both human and dragon, born with the magic of a rune shard burning inside her heart. While she can appear humanoid, her true strength lies in transforming into a dragon that burns enemies with fire and overwhelming force. Her story and abilities make her a strong pick for players who want a balance of durability, damage, and area control. This article covers her lore, abilities, andmore

After the success of the Esports World Cup featuring some of the best organizations, the EWCF now plans to organize an even bigger fiesta — the Esports Nations Cup. In November 2026, the best esports athletes from around the world will gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, donning their national colors. What do we know about the Esports Nations Cup? At the New Global Sport Conference 2025, the EWCF officially announced the Esports Nations Cup, a tournament featuring national teams. “Nation versus nation competition is the ultimate expression of sport. The ENC makes this a reality for esports, giving every fanmore