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LCS Announces Further Reductions — Limited Road Shows Amidst Layoffs
League of Legends

LCS Announces Further Reductions — Limited Road Shows Amidst Layoffs

Olivia Richman
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LCS Announces Further Reductions — Limited Road Shows Amidst Layoffs
League of Legends

LCS Announces Further Reductions — Limited Road Shows Amidst Layoffs

The esports community has been hit with shock after shock as massive layoffs continue to be shared on Twitter and beyond. The latest cut has impacted LCS esports.

Olivia Richman
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Recent Articles

LCS Names MarkZ New Commissioner
League of Legends

LCS Names MarkZ New Commissioner

Weekend broadcasts return to the LCS along with a brand new commissioner in former caster MarkZ for the 2024 season

Nick Geracie
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LCS Will Drop to 8 Teams in 2024 — Golden Guardians and Evil Geniuses Exit
League of Legends

LCS Will Drop to 8 Teams in 2024 — Golden Guardians and Evil Geniuses Exit

The Golden Guardians and Evil Geniuses will leave the LCS in 2024 as the league reduces to 8 teams

Nick Geracie
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Unpacking the biggest upset in LCS finals history — NRG vs Cloud9 LCS Summer Finals
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League of Legends

Unpacking the biggest upset in LCS finals history — NRG vs Cloud9 LCS Summer Finals

NRG caused the upset of the decade over a dominant Cloud9. We break it all down

Nick Geracie
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Hot Takes for LCS Championship 2023
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League of Legends

Hot Takes for LCS Championship 2023

3 extremely correct opinions about the last match of the 2023 LCS season

Nick Geracie
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2023 LCS Championship Finals Weekend Preview
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League of Legends

2023 LCS Championship Finals Weekend Preview

Full schedule, matchups, and analysis of the 2023 LCS Championship weekend. Who will win?

Nick Geracie
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Thutmose to Perform at LCS Championship Opening Ceremony
League of Legends

Thutmose to Perform at LCS Championship Opening Ceremony

True Damage alum returns to the League of Legends music stage as Thutmose opens the LCS Championship

Sage Datuin
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Making Esports Look Good — VCT: Americas and LCS Wardrobe Specialist Interview
VALORANT

Making Esports Look Good — VCT: Americas and LCS Wardrobe Specialist Interview

Dari Settel talks to Esports Illustrated about bringing style to esports' biggest leagues

Nick Geracie
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LCS Returns On June 14 After Two-Week Delay
League of Legends

LCS Returns On June 14 After Two-Week Delay

The LCS 2023 Summer Split isn't cancelled!

Sage Datuin
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LCS Delayed Two Weeks by Looming Walkout
League of Legends

LCS Delayed Two Weeks by Looming Walkout

Riot Games delays the LCS 2023 Summer Split by two weeks

Sage Datuin
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It's all in the foundations for Chime heading into TSM's final LCS split
League of Legends

It's all in the foundations for Chime heading into TSM's final LCS split

TSM Chime weighs in on the upcoming LCS 2023 Summer Split and his own personal goals for the season.

Sage Datuin
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Where TSM Should Go After Leaving LCS
League of Legends

Where TSM Should Go After Leaving LCS

Following TSM's announcement to move away from the LCS, we weigh the options of where TSM will move next.

Sage Datuin
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LCS Players Association Slams New Update From Riot
League of Legends

LCS Players Association Slams New Update From Riot

The potential removal of NACL roster requirements led the LCSPA to present a public proposal to prevent the loss of dozens of esports jobs.

Olivia Richman
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MSI Bracket Stage: Teams, Schedule, and Where to Watch
League of Legends

MSI Bracket Stage: Teams, Schedule, and Where to Watch

Here is everything you need to know about the MSI 2023 Bracket Stage.

Sage Datuin
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Dash on his return to the LCS stage in 2023
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League of Legends

Dash on his return to the LCS stage in 2023

James "Dash" Patterson speaks candidly about dealing with change and his appreciation for the LCS fans.

Sage Datuin
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LCS Caster Azael On The State of the League and the Road Ahead
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League of Legends

LCS Caster Azael On The State of the League and the Road Ahead

LCS Caster Azael sits down with Esports Illustrated to talk about the current state of the league, and where things might be going next for pro North American League of Legends.

Kali Scales
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Riot Games Creating Virtual Pass For Worlds 2023 And Other Fan Offerings
League of Legends

Riot Games Creating Virtual Pass For Worlds 2023 And Other Fan Offerings

Riot Games has shared insight into its esports plans for 2023 and beyond, introducing new fan experiences and more team and player support.

Olivia Richman
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LCS Spring Split Grand Finals Viewership Continues Concerning Plummet
League of Legends

LCS Spring Split Grand Finals Viewership Continues Concerning Plummet

Cloud9 vs Golden Guardians did not draw in numbers at the LCS Spring Split 2023 Grand Finals

Olivia Richman
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Golden Guardians Exceed All Expectations in LCS Spring 2023, but Miss A Huge Opportunity
League of Legends

Golden Guardians Exceed All Expectations in LCS Spring 2023, but Miss A Huge Opportunity

Cloud9 handle upstart Golden Guardians 3-1 to win 2023 LCS Spring Split Championship, and both of them will head to the Mid-Season Invitational.

Kali Scales
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CLG reportedly to sell esports brand; mass layoffs to soon follow
League of Legends

CLG reportedly to sell esports brand; mass layoffs to soon follow

Another legacy LCS org is reportedly set to fold.

Sage Datuin
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How a new perspective for Licorice helped Golden Guardians reach new heights
League of Legends

How a new perspective for Licorice helped Golden Guardians reach new heights

"My self-worth [is] less attached to how I’m doing as a pro player." -- A new mindset for Licorice has Golden Guardians in their first ever LCS Playoff finals weekend.

Nick Geracie
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Blaber says C9 'underperformed' in win over CLG: “If we play like this, we won’t beat FlyQuest.”
League of Legends

Blaber says C9 'underperformed' in win over CLG: “If we play like this, we won’t beat FlyQuest.”

Cloud9 is still in it after the first week of the LCS Spring Split Playoffs, but Blaber knows they need to be better against FlyQuest

Nick Geracie
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2023 LCS Spring Playoffs: Elimination Weekend Preview
League of Legends

2023 LCS Spring Playoffs: Elimination Weekend Preview

Cloud9 and FlyQuest have already advanced, but two teams will be going home this weekend from the LCS Spring Split Playoffs.

Nick Geracie
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