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Origen Co-Founder David Primo at the Center of Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The competitive gaming world is seeing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct aimed at David “CarvinG” Primo surfacing non-stop. David, co-founder of the once-prominent League of Legends team Origen, now seeshimself in trouble after former pro player Matúš “Neon” Jakubčík recounted troubling experiences from his time with the organization back in 2017, prompting other survivors to come forward with similar testimonies. These new accounts paint a distressing picture of predatory behavior targeting underage individuals, suggesting a pattern rather than isolated incidents.more

Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 25.14
As solo queue intensifies in Patch 25.14, a few champions in each role have emerged as especially powerful and consistent picks. After the latest wave of changes coming to League of Legends, it is time to look at the champions that offer amazing carry potential thanks to meta shifts, buffed abilities, or item changes. So, without further ado, let's go over the best champions to help you climb the ranked ladder in Patch 25.14. Top Lane Warwick Patch after patch,more

Chess EWC 2025: Players, Format, Schedule, Results, and More
The Chess EWC 2025 is on the horizon. The event will officially introduce chess into the esports scene, bridging the gap between a traditional board game and modern PC gaming. The inaugural tournament will be played on Chess.com and will act as the CCT conclusion. It will also bring some of the biggest names in the Chess world to the esports stage. Let's take a look at what the tournament has in store for us. Format and Players The Chessmore

Gen.G Win the LoL Esports World Cup 2025
Fresh off their win at MSI, Gen.G have now done it again! After a thrilling Grand Finals that went the distance against Anyone's Legend, Gen.G have been crowned champions of the Esports World Cup 2025. With the win, Gen.G celebrate their incredible undefeated streak with yet another trophy, taking their international domination to another level. Gen.G Secure Back-to-Back Trophies At this point in time, Gen.G simply don't know what it's like to lose. It was only a week ago thatmore

LTA North Split 3 2025: Opening Matches, Format, Schedule, Tickets, and More
Top-flight League of Legends returns to North America when Split 3 of the LTA North kicks off on Saturday, July 26th. As the final split of the year, all eight teams in the LTA North Conference will compete to make it to the Regional Championship, where teams will have to battle for a spot at the biggest event of the year: Worlds 2025. This time around, the LTA North will feature an all-new "Pick & Play" to begin the tournament.more

How to win Clash in League of Legends in 2025
Clash is League of Legends' official monthly tournament mode that lets teams of five compete in structured brackets for exclusive rewards and bragging rights. This guide covers everything you need to know about Clash: from upcoming tournament dates and entry requirements to drafting tips, team building, and how to succeed across all skill tiers. If you want to dominate Clash like a pro, this article will help you prepare, play, and (hopefully) win in one of the most exciting league of legends esports events available in-game. Requirements to participate in Clash Clash is a two-day, single-elimination tournament where pre-made teamsmore

100 Thieves Announces It Will Exit the North American League of Legends Scene
After more than eight years competing at the top level of the North American League of Legends scene, 100 Thieves have announced they will leave the LTA once the 2025 season draws to a close. The team currently competes in the LTA North Conference as a Provisional Guest Team, and Riot Games has already made the decision to go with another organization for the slot in the upcoming 2026 season. 100 Thieves: Saying Goodbye to a Devoted Organization It wasmore

LTA Fantasy Returns for Split 3 After Its Successful Debut
Following its impressive debut during Split 2, LTA Fantasy is back and ready to accompany fans through the most decisive phase of the 2025 season. The free manager-style game, which launched as an open beta on April 2nd, 2025, has proven to be a fun experience that allows fans to engage with the competitive League of Legends scene, and Split 3 promises to be even more exciting! The fantasy platform made a strong first impression and quickly established itself as a must-have companion for LTA enthusiasts. After receiving valuable feedback from the community and fine-tuning the experience throughout its inauguralmore

G2 Esports Are the Sole Western Hope at the LoL EWC 2025
The League of Legends Esports World Cup 2025 is in full effect. Despite the short format (the event only runs for a total of five days), the tournament has served to reinforce an old truth of the game: the East rules competitive League of Legends. Just like at MSI, Western teams have struggled to get past their Asian counterparts in the Knockout Stage of the EWC. This time, however, G2 Esports remains the single beacon of hope left standing atmore

Arcane Season 2 Receives Two Nominations at the Emmy Awards 2025
When Season 2 of Arcane launched on Netflix back in November of 2024, it didn't take long for the animated series to make a splash. Now, Arcane continues its streak of recognition after receiving two nominations at the 77th Emmy Awards. After the undeniable success of the show's first season, which won a total of four Emmy Awards back in 2022, the time has come to show Season 2 some love. Arcane Continues to Impress Arcane's second season brought themore

The Blind Monk’s Code: Lee Sin in League of Legends
Lee Sin is a high-skill jungler in League of Legends known for early-game aggression, quick combos, and strong mobility. This guide explains how his kit works, what makes him strong, when he struggles, and how to make the most of his gameplay potential. Who Is Lee Sin? Lee Sin is a blind monk from Ionia. He uses ancient martial arts and channels the spirit of the dragon to protect his homeland. Though he lost his sight, his instincts and trainingmore

The Effects of Fearless Draft: Most Picked Champions at MSI 2025
The dust has settled after the storm that was MSI 2025 as Gen.G head back home as back-to-back champions. Now, the time has come to look back at the champions that shaped the tournament. With Fearless Draft in full effect, let's take a look at who became the most picked champions of MSI, as well as how the new system has affected diversity at the highest level compared to last year's event. Most Picked Champions at MSI 2025 Rell: 18 picks Engage supports are still running rampant when it comes to professional League of Legends. A master of hard engage and AoEmore

Esports World Cup Fantasy Game Lets You Fight for a Share of $200,000
The Esports World Cup Fantasy Game allow fans to interact with the world's largest esports tournament. For the first time in the tournament's history (EWC 2025), spectators can actively participate in the competition beyond just watching, creating a more immersive and engaging experience. What is EWC Fantasy? EWC Fantasy is a free-to-play fantasy sports platform that allows fans to create virtual teams using real professional esports players and compete for cash prizes. Developed in partnership with Genius Sports, the platform features a massive $200,000 prizemore

The complete list of Gen.G MSI Finals Role Bundle Skins
At the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, Gen.G took down T1 to lift the MSI 2025 trophy. To celebrate the Chovy and co.'s victory, the champion skins used by the players are on sale! From July 14th until July 22nd, the Grand Finals Champions Role bundles will be up for grabs. A 50% discount will be applied on the bundles. Individual skins, meanwhile, are 33% off. Note: Ultimate, Mythic Variant, Exalted, and Transcendent skins are not included in this promotion. If onemore

"There's no other event in esports that's operating at this scale" Fabian Scheuermann on the Challenges and Ambitions of the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup has returned for its second year with even more games and prestige on the line. With all the excitement of major titles as League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and VALORANT to name a few participating, as well as well-established organizations such as T1, Sentinels, and Team Liquid in attendance, the EWC has become a collecting centre for esports fans to enjoy all their favorite titles in one extravaganza. Recently, Strafe Esports sat down with Fabianmore

The Charmer of League of Legends: Play Rakan Like A Pro
Rakan is a high-mobility support in League of Legends known for his speed, charm-based crowd control, and synergy with Xayah. His playstyle revolves around fast engages, quick escapes, and protecting teammates with shields and healing. If you're looking for a support champion who can start fights and get out safely, Rakan is a strong pick. Understanding Rakan's Abilities Fey Feathers (Passive) Rakan’s passive gives him a shield that refreshes after a short period out of combat. The cooldown shortens everymore

Chovy named MVP as Gen.G secure MSI 2025 title
After an intense Bo5 Grand Finals, Gen.G has secured the MSI 2025 title. Chovy and Co. took down their rivals, T1, to claim their second MSI trophy. Utter Dominance After losing the LCK Cup at the start of the year, Gen.G entered the LCK Round 1-2 with vengeance. The extra motivation helped them secure a perfect 18-0 season. The sheer dominance was a declaration: "We are the best LCK team.” That dominance continued into Road to MSI and MSI 2025more

League of Legends EWC 2025: Everything You Need to Know
League of Legends once again returns to the Esports World Cup (EWC) in 2025, as part of the 3-year deal between Riot Games and the EWC Foundation. The tournament will run from July 17th to the 20th. In its inaugural year, we saw T1 take home the first LoL EWC trophy. Will this year be a repeat? Or will a new champion be crowned? Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tournament. Schedule and Format A total ofmore

LCK Throwdown! T1 faces Gen.G for the MSI 2025 title
The MSI comes down to this pivotal showdown between the LCK representatives of Gen.G and T1. A domestic Grand Finals that never materialised has turned into a two-time bout in the Vancouver arena. While the Upper Finals went the way of Gen.G, the series was anything but one-sided, going the full 5 game distance. Now, one of these two teams is poised to lift the MSI trophy in just a few hours. T1 began this year with more questions than answer and a form that looked a far cry from an international title contender. However, coming into Vancouver, the teammore

Yunara Arrives! League of Legends Patch 25.14 Preview: Kled Rework, Azir Buffs, and More
Patch 25.14 will soon be upon us, and the time has come to go over some of the biggest changes coming to League of Legends. From Kled's rework to a long list of champion buffs and nerfs, the new patch will bring an important shift to the meta when it arrives. Perhaps the biggest change of all, though, will be the addition of the game's newest champion, Yunara, who will arrive when Patch 25.14 goes live on Wednesday, July 16th.more
