Teams that will compete in the Mid-Season Invitational are currently going through intense preparations to be in the best form possible once they step on the grand stage, and European giants G2 are no exception.
Kim “PraY” Jong-in retires from professional League of Legends play
The LCK bot lane legend Kim “PraY” Jong-in announced on his personal stream that he is retiring from competitive gaming, stating he does not believe he can compete at the highest level anymore.
Mikyx’s ongoing wrist issues could cause big problems for G2
After an impressive performance from G2 in the LEC, Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle revealed he is still struggling with his wrist injury, which could spell trouble for G2 in the upcoming MSI.
FlyQuest coach forced to resign after callous mental health comments
The coach of eSports team FlyQuest was forced to resign this week after extreme backlash to his comments lambasting mental health conditions like depression as “made up bullshit”.
G2 Esports under investigation after player tampering allegations
According to multiple reports coming out of the industry in the last 24 hours, multiple teams within the LEC are about to file formal complaints on G2 Esports, centred on roster and contract tampering with the popular franchise.
Essendon Bombers dumps entire eSports roster after OPL failure
THE Essendon Football Club has wasted no time in moving on from a disappointing showing at the League of Legends Oceanic Professional League, taking the drastic step of dumping its entire roster.
Challengermode and Female Legends unveil Women’s Esports League
Challengermode and Female Legends have joined forces to create the Women’s Esports League, which is scheduled to launch in 2019.
Paris to host 2019 League of Legends World Championships
AccorHotels Arena in Paris will host the 2019 LoL World Championship, before the event returns to China in 2020 and then North America in 2021.
Michael Jordan soars into eSports with AXiomatic Gaming investment
One of the greatest athletes in the history of professional sport, Michael Jordan, has taken his first steps into the world of eSports.
Jian ‘Uzi’ Ziaho and Nike team up in historic endorsement deal
Sporting apparel giant Nike has inked an endorsement deal with Royal Never Give Up League of Legends player Jian “Uzi” Zihao. We look at the deal and what it says about the eSports industry.