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The LCK tops viewer charts in 2020 right behind LoL Worlds Exploring LCK's 2020 dominance, viewership records, and the rise of DAMWON Gaming in League of Legends esports

TL;DR LCK Spring and Summer Splits ranked as second and third most-watched esports tournaments globally in 2020 DAMWON Gaming achieved an unprecedented double by winning both LCK S...

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The LCK does full rebrand ahead of the 2021 season Complete guide to LCK's 2021 rebrand, franchise system, competing teams, and recent championship history

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TL;DR LCK underwent complete visual rebrand for 2021 with new logo and broadcast graphics League transitioned to franchise system, removing promotion/relegation structure Ten estab...

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The top teams and players to watch in the new 2021 LCS season Key roster changes, veteran retirements, and OCE talent that will define the 2021 LCS competitive landscape

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TL;DR Perkz brings championship experience to Cloud9, reuniting with former G2 teammates Zven and Mithy Bjergsen and Doublelift’s retirement creates leadership vacuum across ...

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The LCS has set a new record for number of imported players How international signings transformed LCS competition and what it means for North American esports

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TL;DR LCS shattered import records with 2021 signings from Europe, Oceania, and Latin America Only Dignitas fields an all-North American roster amid global talent influx Oceania pl...

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EDG announces new billion-dollar esports arena project EDG's $1.5B Shanghai esports complex sets new industry standards with sustainable design and massive entertainment features

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TL;DR EDG’s Shanghai International NCC & Esports Center represents a $1.5B investment – the largest in esports history The complex features Asia’s deepest div...

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The LCK is changing its playoff format for the 2021 season LCK's 2021 franchising brings major playoff format changes, salary increases, and player return trends

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TL;DR LCK abandons ‘king of the hill’ format for standard six-team playoff bracket Minimum salaries established: $55K for players, $36K for coaches with negotiation lev...

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Riot introduces LCS on-air team including Hai, Allorim, more Complete guide to the 2021 LCS season featuring new talent, team rosters, and competition schedule

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TL;DR The 2021 LCS features a refreshed on-air team with seven new additions including former pro players All ten franchised teams return with significant roster changes and organi...

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Teemo is unstoppable in ARAM after item removal Mastering Teemo's ARAM dominance and strategic mushroom placement for maximum impact

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TL;DR Oracle’s Extract removal in patch 10.23 made Teemo dominant in ARAM mode Siege Minions now provide vision but can be eliminated by opponents Strategic mushroom placemen...

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Riot reveals new Lunar Beast skins and plans for 2021 LoL skins Complete guide to Lunar Beast skins release dates, champion lineup, and Riot's 2021 cosmetic roadmap

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TL;DR Lunar Beast skins launch January 21 with Patch 11.2 featuring Fiora, Jarvan IV, and Alistar Riot plans 140+ skins for 2021 including Space Groove and community-voted themes F...

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Shezhen to host 2021 World Championship finals Complete guide to 2021 LoL esports events: MSI status, Worlds details, and pandemic impacts

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TL;DR Worlds 2021 confirmed for China with Shenzhen hosting finals in multi-city format MSI 2021 planning continues despite global travel restrictions and lockdown concerns Riot...