On the 28th, Golden Guardians announced through their homepage that they've acquired Victor “FBI” Huang, Darshan “Darshan” Upadhyaya, and Choi “Huhi” Jae-hyun on th
On the 29th of May (KST), Gen.G Esports announced that they've signed Lee “Rich” Jae-won and Kim “Asper” Tae-ki to their roster. By signing Rich, a legendary Heroes of the
There's a misconception in the esports industry that every single person who works in the field also excels at gaming-- as if it is a prerequisite. Just because the best of the best are performing on stage under the bright lights, doesn't mean those who work behind the scenes or on the casting desk can play at a Grand Master level. In fact, it's quite the opposite. A large number of individuals who have found success in the esports space actually stink at the games they love. Does it help if the General Manager of an esports organization can play at a high-level? Sort of. Does it make him any less qualified for the job if he isn't? Nope. At the InvenGlobal Esports Conference [IGEC], you'll hear from a handful of individuals from around the world and esports space who have found their niche, ran with it and succeeded without being all that great at the games they love.
Kayys joined InvenGlobal ahead of the 2019 LCS Summer Split to break down his responsibilities for Team Liquid, his analytical approach, and the methodology behind slaying Invictus Gaming.
Harrisburg University's esports team, HU Storm, provides its students with some of the best collegiate esports facilities and resources to promote rapid growth and success. HU Storm is the first collegiate team to ever employ former professional esports players as coaches.
With jungler, Blank joining Sengoku Gaming on the 27th of May (KST), another Worlds champion has made his move to the LJL. A day later on the 28th, Sengoku Gaming announced that they've signed Lee
2019 League Championship Series (LCS) Summer kicks off on June 1st (PST). The first major international tournament of 2019, MSI has come to an end and LoL pro teams are now getting ready for the
Riot Games has officially revealed a video clip including details on their new Mordekaiser rework. It is expected that he'll be updated with a new lore, appearance, and skillsets. His Passive,
Saskio joined Inven Global after MU's victory to discuss his role swap, his post-graduation plans, and the development of collegiate LoL esports.
Sengoku Gaming signed a new player for their jungler position.On the 27th, Sengoku Gaming announced on Twitter that they have signed Blank. The 2018 LCK Summer Split was Blank's last split with SK Tel
The full schedule of the 2019 LCK Summer Split has been revealed. On the 27th of May (KST), Riot Korea announced the full schedule of the 2019 LCK Summer Split. The league will commence on the 5th of
The entire starting roster will be returning for summer, except Cody "Cody Sun" Sun will be starting in place of Chae "Piglet" Gwang-Jin. Clutch Gaming has yet to make any formal statement regarding Piglet's absence.
Specialist has come under heavy criticism since it became the offical format. With Masters Qualifiers underway for a couple of months we decided to ask a couple of pros to weigh in on the upsides and downsides of the format. Moreover: can Specialist be improved and made work, or should it be disregarded completely?
Michael Jordan, Ryne Sandberg, Mario Lemieux. And PraY. The link to these four players is that they've all come out of retirement at least once in their careers. Although he wasn't away from the scene
Players can earn exclusive Splitgate in-game items, now available on Steam San Jose, CA, May 22, 2019 - 1047 Games, developer of fast-paced sci-fi multiplayer shooter Splitgate, has announced a partne
At 2018's annual BlizzCon event, members of the Diablo team posed a question that was not received well by attendees and became an online meme: "You guys all have phones, right?" While meme-y given the context of the situation itself, they weren't wrong. Everyone in attendance and watching online had a cellphone, likely a smart one too. So why hasn't gaming, specifically esports, flocked to that platform when it is the most accessible system? Mobile esports veterans and entrepreneurs descend onto IGEC to discuss trends and future opportunities in mobile gaming. From West to East, our panelist dive into mobile esports infrastructure and leagues, sharing insights and first-hand experiences from marquee events like the Jakarta-Palembang Asia Games 2018, where mobile esports was featured for the first time in history as a demo medal event. We all have a sense of the bright future and potential of mobile esports -- now it is time to act and re-assess our priorities. A crucial panel for forward-thinking investors, content creators, or competitors.
Going into his 2019, Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu had to face a new era in his pro career. He decides to set off to Kingzone DragonX, a team that rebuilt their entire starting lineup. Looking at
G2 Esports won the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational. It was G2's first international championship title and Europe claimed their first international championship in 8 years, since season 1 of Worlds. Like
There's an ongoing trend where esports players are turning their back on competing, and pick up Twitch to live a streamer life. Where is this coming from? As someone who has helped numerous players in both fields, Morrison can explain what's causing the shift.
Riot Games announced their plans for the Rift Rivals: LCK/LPL/LMS/VCS, an international event in which the top teams from the four regions will clash head-on for the pride of their region. 2019 Rift R
