[ad_1] ESPN’s 12-hour esports marathon was just the start of its return to live competitive gaming. The broadcaster and Riot Games have reached a deal that will stream the League of Legends Championship Series Spring Split Playoffs live on ESPN2 or the ESPN app, starting with a match between 100 Thieves and TSM today (April […]
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Social distancing is pushing esports into the mainstream
[ad_1] Take NASCAR for example. When in-person races were canceled this year, NASCAR and Fox Sports announced the first-ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, a simulation-style competition featuring stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr., Bobby Labonte, Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin racing in digital vehicles. It was the first time many NASCAR fans — and drivers […]
The esports elders defying their age
[ad_1] Improving mental health The focus on physical health has helped everyone in esports, including the esports elders, to extend their careers. At the same time, players and teams alike are realizing the importance of mental health. “You don’t have to push your body as hard as sports athletes do, but mental strength and fortitude […]
Professional ‘League of Legends’ is trying to work around the coronavirus
[ad_1] The move makes a lot of sense: while the spread of the coronavirus appears to be slowing in China, it’s better to be safe than sorry. The change in format will be dramatic, though. The LPL is one of the few esports leagues with multiple home team venues dotted around the country. Match attendance […]
Twitch built a tool to help new players understand ‘League of Legends’
[ad_1] When a League streamer installs the extension, their audience will be able to pull up an interactive panel that displays the match scoreboard, the streamer’s gameplay stats and match history, as well as other information. The interface features four tabs, the most notable of which breaks down the streamer’s champion build (seen above). This […]
Now ‘League of Legends’ star Faker is a part-owner of his esports team
[ad_1] Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has been an esports superstar and key member of the T1 League of Legends team since 2013, and a new three-year contract with the squad adds “part owner” to his title. As first reported by ESPN, while the talented mid laner has said he received “blank check” offers from teams outside […]
California says Riot Games’ discrimination settlement isn’t enough
[ad_1] DLSE, meanwhile, believed that the attorneys for the women didn’t do their homework and missed out on valid claims against Riot. Reportedly, the lawyers misfiled a notice for equal pay violations and didn’t account for overtime or minimum wage violations in the settlement deal. The court will decide on DSLE’s right to intervene on […]
Louis Vuitton’s ‘League of Legends’ biker jacket can be yours for $5,650
[ad_1] All of the apparel and accessories (there’s a $515 keychain and bag charm) combine the iconic LV pattern with the brand’s take on a League of Legends color palette. Several items have a tiger-stripe design. As Polygon points out, there isn’t a direct connection between the pattern and the game, but it gives the […]
‘Death Stranding’ and ‘Control’ lead Game Awards nominees
[ad_1] Remedy Entertainment’s Control wasn’t too far behind with eight. It picked up nominations such as game of the year, game direction, art direction and two performance nods. The Outer Worlds, meanwhile, snagged four nominations, including game of the year and RPG. Joining that trio in the game of the year category are Super Smash […]
Wild Rift’ will land on mobile and consoles in 2020
[ad_1] The upcoming multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) for mobile enables faster matches and features a dual-stick, thumb-friendly control scheme designed for the platforms it’s for. You’ll find that Riot mixed familiar elements with the new, though, including the use of a 5v5 map that’s based on LoL’s largest map Summoner’s Rift. Wild Rift will […]