1TL;DR LCK becomes fourth major region to adopt franchise model with 2021 implementation Player minimum salary increases to $49,000 USD with multi-year contract protections Eliminat...
1TL;DR Valorant combines CS:GO’s tactical shooting with hero-based ability systems for strategic depth Nine unique Agents offer diverse playstyles with signature, purchasable,...
1TL;DR Valorant beta keys require 2+ hours of Twitch viewing with random weighted distribution Riot actively bans account sellers and implements viewbot detection before full launch...
1TL;DR LCS Spring Split playoffs marked esports’ major television breakthrough on ESPN networks Pandemic created unprecedented content vacuum that esports uniquely filled ESPN...
1TL;DR Reapered earned his third Coach of the Split award through innovative strategies Cloud9 achieved historic 17-1 regular season record under his leadership Strategic roster cha...
1TL;DR Premature GG declarations can destroy team morale and create self-fulfilling losses Context determines whether GG shows respect or becomes condescending sarcasm Late-game sca...
1TL;DR Cloud9 secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Evil Geniuses in the LCS Spring semifinals C9’s early game aggression and jungle control completely dismantled EG’s str...
1TL;DR Raze’s all-damage kit sparked immediate controversy during Valorant’s closed beta phase Professional players demonstrated Raze’s dominance in early tourname...
1TL;DR Ashe, Evelynn, Ryze, and Soraka receive significant buffs to improve their competitive viability Aphelios, Kalista, Senna, and Sett face targeted nerfs to reduce pro play dom...
1TL;DR Valorant launched with community-focused esports strategy rather than immediate franchising Riot’s League of Legends franchise success created $450M+ revenue but exclud...