Riot not inviting a single member of the LPL English broadcast team to Worlds is an absolutely heinous mistake that will not only negatively affect this year's Worlds broadcast quality, but also the careers of the LPL English casting team and the international broadcasts of the future. Read more here:
Multiple members of the LEC recently tweeted out their internal response to the LEC's now-reversed partnership with Neom announced yesterday. The LEC broadcast team had threatened to strike the show, refusing to participate until the sponsorship deal was revoked. Read more here:
With less than a week left before the start of the LCS Summer Split, Ovilee May announced she would not be rejoining the Broadcast team. Ovilee has spent the last three years as a host and interviewer for Riot Games but is moving on. Read more about her departure here:
After making her debut in the LCS last Summer, LeTigress returns to the LCS for Spring 2020. She will be hosting the new Monday Night League and bring a refreshing new vibe to the desk. Read more here:
Sneaky announced his departure from Cloud9 yesterday after spending seven years with the team, and now announces his joining with UTA who will represent him as a streamer moving forward. Read more on the story here:
In a recent report by Dexerto's Richard Lewis, various talent from Overwatch League claimed they were expected to take pay cuts for the 2020 season. Read more about his report here:
Riot frustrated some fans after removing the Spring Split Championship Points, but this makes Spring more impactful and meaningful than ever before. Teams now have more security in finding long term solutions to their problems, and the LCS should be more improved by Worlds than previous years.
Longtime esports caster, MonteCristo, announced his departure from the Overwatch League on the last day of the decade, citing "creative and philosophical differences." Read more 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.
MistyStumpey has been highly praised at the last two NASGs, getting 3rd best in 2018, and drafted 4th in 2019. So why is he currently a free agent? Meet one of the best untested players in NA; find out who he is and what defines him as a player:
The young and talented Connor "Artemis" Doyle is praised for his ability to lead and inspire. From Scouting Grounds, to talent development, to Worlds and his coaching duo, Artemis has a lot to say about NA, his career, and the future.
There are a bunch of top NA talents at NASG this year, and multiple coaches across various teams called these out as having the highest likelihood to prove they're worth an Academy or LCS slot this Spring.
After announcing his retirement, Winter spoke with Inven Global about his esports experience, problems in the scene, how to improve Scouting Grounds, and advice to young players on how to make the most of NASG.
Just a week before Scouting Grounds 2019, Winter quits competitive League of Legends despite qualifying for his 4th year in a row. He brings up some great points on NA talent development that need addressing. NA has some deep issues when it comes to working with new players.
