FlyQuest Jungler Lucas "Santorin" Larsen spoke to Inven Global's Nick Geracie after the series to talk about sweeping Golden Guardians, about his synergy with PowerOfEvil, and the dynamic between FlyQuest's Top Laner platoon of Omran "V1per" Shoura and Colin "Solo" Earnest.
The "NA Deft and Mata" duo were reunited this Spring after spending a couple years apart. Deftly started his LCS career a couple years ago with Matt as his first LCS support. Now that they're reunited, they're taking over the LCS Academy scene. Hear from the duo themselves here:
Evil Geniuses Academy are the first team to secure a spot in the 2020 LCS Academy Spring Split Playoff Finals. They faced the early season favorites, Dignitas Academy, in the Semifinals and knocked them out with a clean 3-1 series victory. Read more on the team here:
In losing to the 4th seed FlyQuest, 6th seed Golden Guardians is the first team to be eliminated from the post-season.
Evil Geniuses Jungler Dennis "Svenskeren" Johnsen spoke to Inven Global's Parkes Ousley after the win over FlyQuest to break down the series, shed light on the team's adjustments throughout the split, and look ahead towards potential scenarios in the Spring Playoffs throughout the coming weeks.
SUPER TREEQUEST will double the amount of trees FlyQuest plants during Playoff matches, and will include a commitment to plant an additional 10,000 trees should the team win the 2020 League of Legends Championship Series Spring Finals.
Golden Guardians, an esports affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, will donate all proceeds from the team’s new merchandise store throughout the month of April to the Restaurant Workers Community Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fun.
Coming into Week 9, Immortals was one win away from clinching the Spring Split Playoffs, but lost each of their games this weekend to fall out of contention. Xmithie talks to Inven Global about his experience and expectations for moving forward with the team. Read more here:
The bracket has been set! Cloud9 takes 1st, and chooses 100 Thieves as their opponent, and Evil Geniuses takes 2nd and will battle FlyQuest. TSM and Golden Guardians await in the Loser's Bracket, ready to face the ones who falter. Read more on the LCS playoffs here:
Golden Guardians support, huhi, spoke with us about rejoining the LCS and how he used his time in Academy to ensure his maximum growth. He explained his frustration in the off-season, but how he changed his mindset to stay positive and make the most of his situation. Watch the video interview on our YouTube channel or read the transcript here:
Golden Guardians' head coach, Inero, spoke with us about GG's season and their roster swap between Keith and huhi. He details what makes the OCE and other minor region players special, and how he approaches coaching in a unique manner that helps players learn more about themselves and the game. Watch the video interview on our YouTube channel or read the transcript here:
Tyler1 came out for LCS Cosplay Day Week 7, in a fancy Draven get-up done by Stella Chuu. Here's what he has to say about his time cosplaying, switching to jungle, potential for playing for an org, and his upcoming future. Read more here:
Doublelift reached his 1500th kill in the LCS after playing professional League of Legends for the last eight years. He was the first player in the LCS to reach the 1,000 kill mark and the first to reach 1500. He has almost 2800 kills overall. Read more on the LCS kill leader here:
Solo makes his return, substituting in for V1per in the top lane after joining the team a few weeks ago as assistant coach. Solo has played in the LCS the last few years, starting his LCS journey on Clutch. Read more on his substitution here:
With the end of Week 8 for LCS Academy, the Dignitas and Evil Geniuses Academy rosters have qualified for the playoffs, each with a 10-6 record. They join Cloud9, who has locked in first seed, with three slots left to be claimed. Read more here:
The LCS commissioner, Chris Greeley, announced early Tuesday morning that the LCS and Academy League would resume their season in an online format this weekend. The LEC then made their own announcement, confirming the same. Read more on the new schedule and format here:
CLG Support Andy "Smoothie" Ta joined Inven Global's Nick Geracie after the team's win over TL to shed light on the team's struggles, how Pobelter has changed the team for the better, and issues an apology to the CLG fanbase.
Last week, Evil Geniuses announced that their original Academy mid laner's visa had been approved, and Giyuu would finally be joining the team. But what about 5fire? What comes next for the young, budding NA Academy mid laner?
The League of LCS has been leveling up its tailgate in the 2020 season, and this weekend featured cosplayers from around the scene. From streamers like Emiru, to caster Riv, and then even Blue, Team Liquid's new mascot. See the cosplays here:
The LCS has boasted many roster swaps in Weeks 6 and 7, with CLG having their second of the Split, announcing Friday afternoon that Wind would be starting over longtime veteran, Stixxay. Read more here: