2016 LCS Opening Week: Things to Look Forward To
After a long eventful off-season, the LCS will finally return once again on Thursday, January 14th. It's been a busy off-season littered with player transfers, brand new teams entering the league, and some old teams completely revamping their roster...
Xpecial and Growth of Professionalism in eSports
League of Legends is a game built on the youth demographic. It rewards high mechanical skill which deteriorates as you get older. Most of the Esports professionals are teenagers who's first real job was to play video games. The...
Unconventional Decks Pt. 2: Murloc Paladin
There are many decks which are a staple in the meta game of Hearthstone. Playing them is very effective if you plan on climbing the ranks. But this series isn’t about that. Here we’re going to go into some...
Hearthstone Masters Korea: Group A
This tournament is hosted by the South Korea cable television channel OGN, who specialize in eSports broadcasts. The tournament features exclusively Korean players, and boasts a prize pool of 42 million Won (approximately $36, 000 USD). The players are...
Team Echo Fox – 2016 NA LCS Newcomers
This is part 4 of a 4 part series covering the rookie teams set to play in the upcoming 2016 NA LCS Spring Split. Be sure to check out the features on Immortals, Renegades, and NRG eSports as well.
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And Now for Something Completely Different – the Mafia LAN
Mafia, the popular party game, has an interesting history with Dota2. During the TI5 qualifiers, a group of Dota personalities gathered in Europe to put on an around the clock stream and provide entertainment for fans in between casting...
League Terms Every Player Should Know
Right now, there are official game terms, like turret and creep score, and unofficial ones. These were created by the community and have gotten so big they have become a part of League of Legends. Some have been inspired...
Hearthstone: Heroes of Free to Play Week 1
Hearthstone: Heroes of Free to Play is a series in which I document my adventures starting off fresh with a new account and playing the game without ever paying any real money. In my first week, I unlocked all...
Goldenglue Talks NA Solo Queue and What Sets Him Apart
First of all, congratulations on your accomplishment. Climbing to the #1 spot in any League of Legends region is a significant achievement no matter how long it lasts. Will you continue to push for first place, or is this...
Starladder I-League Tournament Last Chance Stage
The Starladder Hearthstone tournament, paired with I-League has concluded their North American and European brackets. The final stage was the Last Chance round, in which players who were previously knocked out of their brackets have a final chance to...
A Beginner’s Guide to Competitive League of Legends
This beginner's guide should serve as a cheat sheet for friends and family wondering what esports is and why it's worth watching. In this article, you'll learn the basics of competitive League of Legends, including how the game is played, the...
Player Salaries – What Everyone Has to Say
Esport's massive growth can be both a blessing and a curse. This year might be the largest for eSports growth. An LCS team's spot is worth over a million dollars, something that would be insane just a year ago....