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LCK Road to MSI 2025: Schedule, Format, Predictions, and More
After winning the first international tournament of the year at First Stand, the LCK will want to make sure it sends its best teams to MSI to continue its reign of terror. Now that Rounds 1-2 of the LCK 2025 Season have drawn to a close, the top six teams in the league will compete at 'Road to MSI', where only two teams will be able to secure their spots for both MSI 2025 and the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025.more

LTA Championship 2025 Heads to Texas: Venue, Tickets, and More
The 2025 LTA Championship is officially headed to Texas! There, the top three teams remaining will battle for a chance to lift the final LTA trophy of the year. The Credit Union of Texas Event Center, located in the city of Allen, Texas, will host the lights-out conclusion to an entire year of LTA action on September 27th-28th. Here's everything you need to know about the venue, as well as ticket sales information for the event. “We couldn’t be moremore

Best Champions to Climb League of Legends Ranked in Patch 25.11
Looking to climb the ladder in Patch 25.11? We’ve got you covered. The latest League of Legends patch has shaken up the power level of several of our favorite champions. When maximizing your chances of success, picking the right champions can make all the difference. In this guide, we break down the best picks for each role to help you maximize your impact, capitalize on the strongest builds, and win more games this patch. Top Lane Sett Patch after patch, Sett continues to be one of the best champions in the top lane when it comes to winning Solo Qmore

League of Legends’ Dark Sovereign: Secrets of Syndra
Syndra is a powerful mid-lane mage in League of Legends known for her high burst damage and strong control abilities. With precise positioning and timing, she can eliminate critical targets and dominate team fights. Understanding Syndra’s unique Splinter mechanic and ability interactions is essential to performing effectively at all stages of the game. This guide covers her key abilities, optimal strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and vital power spikes, helping you maximize your impact when playing Syndra. Understanding Syndra's Abilities Passive: Transcendentmore

Fnatic Fail to Qualify for MSI 2025 after Crushing Loss to Karmine Corp
After a promising display throughout the Regular Season, Fnatic's run at the LEC Spring Season has come to a disappointing end. Once one of the most formidable teams in the league, Fnatic were on the receiving end of a clean sweep by Karmine Corp during the Lower Bracket of the 2025 LEC Spring Playoffs, eliminating the team from the competition. The crushing loss also means that Fnatic will not be able to represent the LEC at the next step ofmore

Los Ratones Sweep the Finals to Become Back-to-Back NLC Champions
Caedrel and co. have done it again! Though the path through the NLC Spring 2025 may have been slightly bumpier than last time, Los Ratones went on to sweep the Finals all the same to lift their second NLC trophy in as many tournaments. Now, attending as the NLC's first seed, the back-to-back champions will be eager to pull off the same feat at the coming EMEA Masters Spring 2025. Champions... Despite a Scare Composed of former LEC Champions and emerging talent,more

Upset is MVP: All 2025 LEC Spring Season Awards
Over the course of Fnatic's second place finish in the Regular Season of the 2025 LEC Spring Split, Elias "Upset" Lipp was without a doubt the team's standout player. After putting up one of the remarkable individual seasons in LEC history, the Fnatic ADC has now also earned himself the title of MVP of the 2025 LEC Spring Season. Upset Claims the MVP Upset's stellar run of form saw the German carry finish the Regular Season as the player withmore

Gen.G Achieve 18-0 Undefeated Run In the LCK
Gen.G continue to show their dominance over the LCK, finally completing the perfect run the team has been chasing after for years. In the build up to MSI 2025, Gen.G look like the team to beat after the squad went undefeated during Rounds 1-2 of the LCK 2025 Season. The job's not over yet, though, as Gen.G will have to battle Hanwha Life Esports during the LCK's Road to MSI to decide who will become the first South Korean representatives atmore

Doublelift's Near Airport Is Eliminated from the NACL
Despite their star-studded roster, Near Airport have fallen in the Lower Bracket of the 2025 NACL Split 1 Playoffs, effectively eliminating the team from the tournament. After weeks of ups and downs, Doublelift and co. see their dream of making a run for the LTA come to a disappointing end after looking short of answers in their final match against Conviction. Near Airport Fall Flat Following their loss to Winthrop University in their opening match of the Playoffs, Near Airportmore

Diana is a Menace! Winners and Losers of League of Legends Patch 25.11
Now that Patch 25.11 of League of Legends has had time to settle, it is time to have a look at the effects of the latest update. The new patch has delivered buffs to several champions who were at risk of being forgotten, while some of the most recent overperformers were hit with the nerf hammer instead. Though not all changes look big at first glance, even the smallest of tweaks can propel champions towards domination on Summoner's Rift. So,more

New Rammus Rework is Making its Way to League of Legends
Rammus appears ready to become the latest in a long list of League of Legends champions to be reworked. Though his kit won’t be entirely overhauled, expect Rammus to look, and feel, quite different after his rework goes live with Patch 25.12 on June 11th. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest changes coming Rammus’ way with his coming update. Rolling Rammus Gets a Rework According to Riot Games, the overall goal of Rammus’ rework is to allowmore

Rookie vs Knight to Kick Off the LPL Split 2 Playoffs 2025
The eight remaining teams in Split 2 of the LPL are headed for the Playoffs, setting up some exciting matchups to follows. As teams battle for a shot at the trophy and one of just two tickets to MSI 2025, the first day of the Playoffs will see Rookie and knight go toe-to-toe as two of the LPL's biggest names clash on the rift Saturday, May 31st. The LPL Playoffs Blast Off in Style The upcoming bout between Bilibili Gaming and Invictus Gaming at the LPL Split 2 Playoffs will represent a battle between history and ambition in the midmore

SwordArt Announces Retirement from Professional LoL Play
Hu “SwordArt” Shuo-Chieh has announced his retirement from professional play earlier today. The 28-year-old most recently played for MGN Vikings Esports. After a career spanning over a decade across 4 regions, the Taiwanese Support is hanging up his mouse and keyboard – most likely for good. On the 28th of May, Shuo-Chieh bid farewell to his fans on Weibo. Path Blazer for Taiwanese League of Legends Short of the Taipei Assassins victory at Worlds Season 2, few Taiwanese players havemore

League of Legends Lucian Guide: Dominate the Bottom Lane
Lucian is a high-tempo marksman who thrives on quick bursts of damage and strong mobility. He can dominate the early game, control lanes, and reposition with ease. Learn how to play Lucian with this League of Legends Lucian guide. Includes builds, combos, abilities, and tips for every game phase. Abilities Lucian’s Passive: Lightslinger After using any ability, Lucian’s next basic attack fires a second shot. This second shot deals between 50% and 60% of his AD, increased to 100% againstmore

Uzi Hall of Legends Pass 2025 Revealed: Champions, Skins, Rewards, and More
Just a week after the announcement that Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao would be the newest addition to the Hall of Legends (HoL), Riot Games has revealed the upcoming Event Pass to honor the player and his legacy. The new Uzi Hall of Legends Pass is expected to guide players through Uzi's career and let you experience some of the peaks of the historic Chinese AD carry. With incredible new skins and tons of other rewards, the Hall of Legends 2025 Pass ismore

New Kings? Karmine Corp Dominates LEC Viewership Numbers
Karmine Corp's rise to the upper echelons of European League of Legends has seen the team grow and dominate viewership numbers in the LEC. Now, their latest feat came during the team's opening match of the 2025 LEC Spring Playoffs, which set a new viewership peak at the split so far. With the team's rise in strength, and the passionate voices of an entire country behind them, Karmine Corp's matches are beginning to leave even historic rivalries such as G2more

Predecessor, the Third-Person MOBA, Set to Enter Esports with Championship Circuit
Predecessor, a next-generation team-based strategy MOBA game developed by Omeda Studios, has announced their new championship circuit. The announcement follows the success of the recent Summer Showdown Creator Tournament back in April of this year. Titled the Predecessor Championship Circuit, it is set to seize the momentary momentum garnered and – hopefully transform what has been up until now grassroots and community passion - into a fully-fledged competitive esports circuit. What is Predecessor? Predecessor is a visionary reimagining of themore

G2 Esports Becomes First Team to Qualify for MSI 2025
As if it could have ever gone any other way, G2 Esports have locked their spot at MSI 2025. After taking down Movistar KOI in the Upper Bracket Finals of the LEC Spring Playoffs, the European powerhouse became the very first team to secure their place at the next step of international competition. G2 Step Up in Time Despite finishing the Regular Season in fourth place after struggling with consistency and synergy issues, the G2 squad decided to kick intomore

Karmine Corp vs Movistar KOI: France and Spain Battle It Out at the LEC Spring Playoffs
Two of the most passionate fanbases in the league are about to be pitted against one another when Karmine Corp and Movistar KOI take the stage for their LEC Spring Playoffs match. With momentum on their side, the reigning LEC Champions of Karmine Corp will need to hold off this Spanish invasion as MKOI look to challenge for the title. Who will come out on top in this clash of nations? Find out when Karmine Corp and Movistar KOI take eachmore

LEC Spring 2025 Playoffs: Fnatic and G2 Esports Write a New Page in Europe’s Greatest Rivalry
In a clash as inevitable as it is iconic, Fnatic and G2 Esports are set to meet once again, this time to kick off the LEC Spring Playoffs. No matter the year, no matter the roster, no matchup in European League of Legends carries more weight, more tension, or more history. Whether it’s Fnatic’s quest for redemption or G2’s hunger to reclaim their crown, one truth remains: when these two titans clash, the LEC stops to watch. Let's have a look at what's in store for us when these two powerhouses face off this Saturday, May 24th with MSI 2025 qualificationmore


















