Queue times, though highly varying depending on rating, have consistently plagued League of Legends players since the game's inception. Even though Riot has done quite a bit of work in terms of improving server stability and the matchmaking algorithm,...

New Cards Everywhere! This week had a ton of new cards, so this week’s installment will be just put towards addressing them all. Without further ado: This is a great card if Beast Druid ever becomes a thing. It’s basically a...

So you’ve moved past the need for a beginner’s guide and are ready to climb the ladder. Or maybe you’re rank 5 and just need that final push. Regardless, here are some tips to remember as you’re climbing. Know Your...

Here are my esports related thoughts for this week: Esports Apparrel: Jerseys in Esports Will we ever see a celebrity wearing an esports jersey? Justin Bieber wore an Arizona Coyote's (NHL) jersey yesterday while performing in Glendale. Entertainers have been seen...

Ask ten different Dota fans who is their favorite caster, and you're likely to get answers naming one of  two or three unique casters. Ask ten different Dota fans which caster they absolutely cannot stand, and you're likely to...

Female characters have become a hot topic in the eSports world over the past few years, after accusations of entrenched sexism and hostility towards women have been leveled at some of the biggest gaming scenes. With very few women...

From time to time (albeit more infrequently in the recent years), younger League of Legends players ask me how I made the jump to the professional scene. I'm not going to pretend that I've had the whole experience that everyone...

Before I make a purchase of any kind, no matter how inexpensive, I first spend at least 10 minutes looking for an expert's opinion on the product online. I don't put much value into Amazon reviews because I...

Strife is the greatest MOBA you’ve never heard of. It threw out all the rules of traditional MOBAs and created something entirely new and exciting. It single-handedly solved the myriad of problems plaguing team games while still maintaining a...

In this five-part series, we'll go back to five of the oldest games that birthed esports, play them, and examine their relevance in esports today. Almost every single person has played at least one game of Smash Brothers. Be it the...

One: Coining Out Wrong This is the biggest mistake that most new players make, even ones coming from other games. A lot of them think that the best way to play is to put down the biggest thing you can...

There are few champions that have managed to consistently adapt to the ever-changing meta and stay useful over a long period of time. Gragas, once an S-tier mid laner, had a brief stint in the top lane after being...