Five years ago, Riot kicked off its Fantasy LCS, but shut it down for 2019. But there's a new Fantasy league this year, with lots of shiny upgrades and gadgets to help players manage their team. Read about the new version here:
The 2019 Demacia Cup has reached the end of the Group Stage, and all Knockout qualifiers have been decided. Group B is topped by EDG and TES, while Group D sends RW and BLG. They join previous winners in the Knockout Stage starting Christmas. Here is the breakdown.
For everyone out there impatiently waiting for Season 10, the Demacia Cup has arrived to tide you over with a flashy display of LPL talent. Learn about the tournament and it's victors here:
Inven Global had a chance to catch up with Deus and Wind to talk about their past, present, and their future in North America.
The LCS is changing their schedule for 2020, the first time since they switched to "Bo1" two years ago. They will emphasize Academy games, adding them in the midst of LCS, and there will be games from Fri-Mon. Read more on how the new schedule will look here:
Despite "dead game" memes plaguing League of Legends all year, the LCS and most of professional League is on an upswing. According to a recent study, Riot is the third most popular sport in all of the US. Read more here:
Well into the off-season, RNG has finally announced what is to come for their 2020 season. On December 15th, they announced the re-signing of Xiaohu, Uzi, and Ming, and two new signings in Betty and xiaolongbao.
Crumbz returned to the pro League scene earlier this year after a short stint in OWL. He sat down with Inven Global to discuss his year and the mistakes he has seen NA make, particularly in the off-season. Read about NA's problems and his future plans here:
Doinb just represented China all across the globe, winning the second Worlds title in a row for the region, and then he flew to Las Vegas to represent them again at All Stars. Now he has become an LPL resident, and is the first import to gain residency in China.
Riot Forge has been busy, announcing Ruined King earlier and now another new game, Conv/rgence - an Ekko related League of Legends story. The game will be developed by Double Stallion Games. Read more about them and Conv/rgence here:
Last week, Riot announced Riot Forge, and now they announce Ruined King, the first game to be born from their new publishing platform. They partnered with Airship Syndicate for the creation. Read more about it here:
Cowsep recently announced he is now streaming with Facebook Gaming. He spoke with Inven Global about the move, pre-season changes, and his mental health around streaming. Read more here:
According to a Bloomberg report shared by G2 Esports themselves, co-founder of the Alibaba Group and owner of the Brooklyn Nets, Joe Tsai, has invested $10 million in G2 Esports. Read more on the story here:
Dignitas are rounding out their roster, signing long-time veteran and first ever support to win LCS MVP, aphromoo. He joins "Johnsun, a prospect scouted by TSM last year, in the bot lane. Read about the rest of the signing here:
Riot Games has announced they are partnering up with games studios to create "completable" games that will compliment League of Legends, expanding on their League universe. Learn what all this means for your favorite game world here:
Evil Geniuses has announced a second coach! Artemis joins the team as Assistant to Irean. Artemis' greatest strengths should complement Irean's knowledge for the game. Read more on his role in EG here:
Daniele Jiizuke di Mauro - AKA the Italian Stallion - has come to the LCS in perhaps the most on-brand signing of the entire off-season, joining Evil Geniuses. Read more about the EU mid laner and how he fits in the team here:
The newest org in the LCS franchise, Evil Geniuses, has had a busy off-season. They've now announced Irean as their head coach, who was most recently on CLG as a strategic coach. Learn more about Irean and EG's moves here:
It doesn't need to be said, everyone knows that NA has a serious crush on imports. The franchising and Scouting Grounds were supposed to help, but they haven't done enough. NA needs some changes to help keep its domestic talent relevant.
The rumors are true! PowerOfEvil is joining FlyQuest, getting back together with old teammate IgNar! POE and IgNar tell Inven Global what to expect about their reuinion and what it means for 2020!
