Riot Games’ popular multiplayer online game League of Legends has now been included in the list of blocked titles of the SAG-AFTRA video game strike. The new strike began in July 2024, after initial negation between the Union and major game publishers fell through over artificial intelligence (AI) and unfair labor practices. While League of…
The League of Legends Korea Championship (LCK) Summer 2024 Grand Final delivered an electrifying clash on Sunday, September 8, as Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) pulled off a stunning 3-2 upset against the reigning champions, Gen.G. What Led to This Thrilling Showdown? How Dominant Was Gen.G in 2024? Gen.G entered the Summer split as the undisputed…
Recently, Riot Games unveiled its ambitious plan to rejuvenate the League of Legends (LoL) scene in India. This multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game has a huge fan following around the world and has a robust esports ecosystem. As India is a rising power in competitive esports with over 400 million gamers (more than China, some say), Riot definitely wants…
Riot Games, developer of League of Legends, was reportedly working on an exciting new project codenamed “Pool Party.” This platform fighter was said to be heavily inspired by the legendary Super Smash Bros. Melee and set within the gaming universe of League of Legends. However, recent reports by Mikhail Klimentov suggest that Riot has decided to cancel the project….
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024 has kicked off with a bang, marking the biggest esports tournament to date. With 22+ tournaments in 19+ titles, it’s an event packed with excitement, competition, and groundbreaking performances. Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25, this event promises to be a landmark in esports history with…
Esports Charts just shared some exciting news about the most-watched gaming events from April to June 2024. Let’s take a look at which tournaments were the biggest hits in Q2 of 2024! Top 10 Events by Hours Watched in Q2 2024 Mid-Season Invitational 2024 – 78,484,168 hours watched MPL Indonesia Season 13 – 68,911,044 hours watched VCT 2024:…
T1 emerged victorious at the first-ever Esports World Cup (EWC), securing the League of Legends (LoL) championship title. The event, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcased top-tier gaming talent from around the globe. With a staggering $1 million prize pool at stake, eight elite organizations battled fiercely in the first EWC-LoL tournament. How did T1 clinch the championship? The Korean powerhouse dominated the…
In a historic moment for the esports industry, South Korean professional League of Legends player Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has been inducted into the newly established Hall of Legends, launched by game developer Riot Games
Riot Games has implemented a new anti-cheat system called Vanguard in League of Legends on May 1st. But players are debating its effectiveness and safety. Let’s explore the pros and cons of Vanguard based on the initial data shared by Riot. What is Vanguard? Vanguard is a kernel-level driver and client software developed by Riot…
After a week of excitement, Riot Games’ Project L has been officially named 2XKO on Feb 22. 2XKO is an upcoming 2D tag-team fighting game from Riot Games, which is part of the League of Legends universe. Unlike traditional one-on-one fighters (like Street Fighters), 2XKO introduces a unique team-based gameplay mechanic (similar to Marvel vs Capcom)…
