As time passes, the female esports scene continues to grow. Accordingly, this is thanks to continuous support from esports organizations. So much so, the G2 Esports LoL 2022 team has just announced a new female roster!
Accordingly, this is no surprise considering G2 Esports. For those unaware, G2 currently fields the most successful female VALORANT roster in the world.
Hence, it’s no surprise that they’ve now chosen to support Riot’s other title too.
Announcing the roster on social media, here is the full line-up below:
Olivia “Lizia” Callistus – Top Laner
Agne “Karina” Ivaskeviciute – Jungler
Alena “Tifa” Maurer – Mid Laner
Maya “Caitys” Henckel – Bot Laner
Eve “Colombibi” Monvoisin – Support
Credits: G2 Esports
All of this European players competed on the Burger Flippers roster earlier this year. Together, over a period of 3 months, they achieved the following:
Qualified @ Healthy Gaming 2022 Qualifier
1st @ Healthy Gaming 2022
Qualified @ GIRLGAMER 2022 Oradea Festival Qualifier
1st @ GIRLGAMER 2022 Oradea Festival
Well, this is certainly a new exciting beginning for the organization – we’re curious to see where this venture leads them.
For those unaware, Counter Logic Gaming LCS are ending the season on a positive climb in form. Accordingly,. one of their players earned a lot of attention. Correspondingly, Riot Games has awarded the LCS Most Improved Player Award – read on to learn more!
LCS Most Improved Player Award – Part of a Revitalized Team
Specifically, the likes of Juan “Contractz” Arturo Garcia has earned the award. As Jungler, multiple eyes are always on you – this past Split he really proved that he is a talent to watch.
Signed back in November, it hasn’t been easy for the youngster. After a very tough Spring Split, with the worst kill:death ratio in the entire league, he completely switched things around.
With respect to improvement, the entire team also improved from last season as visible here:
LCS 2021 Season:
9-10th @ LCS Lock-In
9th @ LCS Spring
10th @ LCS Summer
Credits: Riot Games
LCS 2022 Season:
5-8th @ LCS Lock-In
8th @ LCS Spring
4th @ LCS Summer
While the award is great, the season isn’t over yet. Later on today, they’ll be facing Team Liquid in the Lower Bracket Round 2 to stay into the competition.
After that, if they can win a few matches, a place at Worlds 2022 could be earned.
This time last year, the Vietnam region suffered news that they will not be heading to Worlds 2021. Indeed, due to travel restrictions – this is not the case for 2022. Read on as we preview news regarding Worlds 2022 Seeds and Vietnam’s representative!
Indeed, like other regions, Playoffs are deciding who’ll be making it to Worlds 2022 from the VCS 2022 regional competition.
Concluding on 4th September, certain matches have already been played. Specifically, yesterday’s Round 2 bracket match between GAM Esports and Saigon Buffalo saw Saigon win in 3-2 fashion.
Taking down their greatest rivals, Saigon Buffalo are now guaranteed at least second place. Considering this, second place will be headed to the Worlds 2022 Play-In while 1st place will be headed to the Main Event.
Credits: Riot Games
For those unaware, the qualification of Saigon Buffalo is no surprise. Considering their 5-6th finish at MSI 2022, they have consistently been one of the top teams in the region.
However, the job is not over. Playing either the likes of GAM Esports again or Team Secret, they’ll be fighting for a ticket straight to the main stage.
Indeed, while multiple regions have wrapped up competition before Worlds 2022, others are determining some final seeds. Specifically, the LCK region is hosting the LCK Regional Finals 2022 to send two more seeded teams. Read on as we let you know how to watch this exciting event!
Event Background
Credits: Riot Games
With the LCK Summer event concluded as recently as last week, some teams aren’t done yet. From the region, the likes of T1 and Gen.G have already sent themselves to the Worlds 2022 Main Stage event.
Now, the Regional Finals will take place from 1st September to 3rd September. Taking place offline in South Korea, Riot Games is inviting the top 4 teams from the region who haven’t already qualified for Worlds 2022.
Based on Championship Points, here are those four teams:
DWG KIA – Champ Points #3
Liiv SANDBOX – Champ Points #4
KT Rolster – Champ Points #5
DRX – Champ Points #6
With regards to the seeds, there are two available:
1st place – Worlds 2022 Main Event
2nd place – Worlds 2022 Play-In
Let’s see how the format will decide this!
Format
Credits: Riot Games
It seems that Riot is keeping the same format from last year’s Regional Finals.
Just like back then, the top 4 teams will participate in a Waterfall bracket with seeding based on Championship Points.
To elaborate, the 1st and 2nd seed will play in the opening Qualification match – the winner here will earn the Worlds Main Event seed straight away, Meanwhile, the loser will be sent to the final Qualification match to fight for the Play-In seed.
Meanwhile, the 3rd and 4th seed will play in the opening Elimination match, losing here means elimination while the winner has the chance to play against the loser of the opening Qualification match.
Once here, in the Round 2 Qualification Match, the seed for the Play-In will be earned by the winner. Do note that each game will be a BO5.
Find out who joins Gen.G and T1 at #Worlds2022 this week in the #LCK Regional Qualifier!
☑️ R1 | DK vs LSB – Winner takes 3rd seed, loser plays winner of R2 ☑️ R2 | KT vs DRX – Winner plays R1 loser, loser is disqualified ☑️ Final – Winner takes 4th seed, loser is disqualified pic.twitter.com/AS5YV2s7ML
Here are how the seeding has been determined based on Championship Points:
Qualification Round 1
DWG KIA vs Liiv SANDBOX
Elimination Round 1
KT Rolster vs DRX
As a reminder, DWG KIA and Liiv SANDBOX only have the chance to make it to the Main Stage of Worlds, while KT Rolster and DRX can only hope to try and earn the Play-In spot.
Schedule for the LCK Regional Finals 2022
Considering how short this event is, we’ll listed the entire schedule for all three matches below in CET time zones:
1st September – 10:00 AM (CET)
DWG KIA vs Liiv SANDBOX
2nd September – 10:00 AM (CET)
KT Rolster vs DRX
3rd September – 10:00 AM (CET)
TBD vs TBD
Feel free to check out all the games on the LCK Twitch page.
Watch the LCK Regional Finals on esportsguide
Credits: Riot Games
You can also watch the LCK Regional Finals live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
Accordingly, the community cannot wait for the upcoming LoL event, Worlds 2022. Indeed, the Riot Games Summoner’s Cup is one of the most prestigious trophies in the world. Bearing this in mind, read on to learn more about this below!
Riot Games Summoner’s Cup 2022 – Redesigned
Over the past few years, the LoL trophy hasn’t changed much. However, over the past year, Riot Games had signed a new deal with Tiffany & Co in order to redesign the legendary trophy.
Out with the older round design, LoL Esports Twitter revealed the new design below on social media:
Accordingly, the most eye-catching addition is the engravings on the trophy. Specifically, the previous Worlds winners have their names listed ever since the likes of 2011.
Otherwise, we’re more concerned with who will lift it. For those unaware, the World Championship will be kicking off on September 29th.
Until then, there are certain Regional Finals taking place to determine the final seeds.
Credits: Riot Games
Having a unique and prestigious trophy is something many esports celebrate – such as Rainbow Six Siege and Dota 2 as some of the best examples. It’s always great to see reinventing of trophies.
Following the conclusion of the LCK Summer Playoffs, teams are running out of ways to qualify for Worlds 2022. Accordingly, the final chance is through the LCK Regional Finals. Read on as we preview this upcoming event below!
LCK Regional Finals Preview – 2 Seeds For Grabs
Credits: Riot Games
Specifically, the likes of Gen.G secured the Summer 2022 seed while T1 has qualified through Championship Points.
Now, the top 4 teams who haven’t qualified yet have been invited based on Championship Points:
DWG KIA – Champ Points #3
Liiv SANDBOX – Champ Points #4
KT Rolster – Champ Points #5
DRX – Champ Points #6
Accordingly, the teams will be fighting through a simple and short bracket consisting of only three matches.
Specifically, the opening matches have already been determined based on seeding:
Round 1 Qualification Match
DWG KIA vs Liiv SANDBOX
Round 1 Elimination Match
KT Rolster vs DRX
Round 2 Qualification Match
TBD vs TBD
Through this bracket, teams are fighting for two seeds to Worlds. Namely, first place earns a spot at the Main Event, while second will be heading to the Play-In.
Kicking off on 1st September, we can’t wait to see which teams will make it to Worlds from the LCK – one of the most competitive regions.
As we’ve covered over the past few days, certain teams are qualifying as Worlds 2022 Seeds. Accordingly, everyone wants to make it to the most prestigious event of the year – Rogue is joining the roster!
Ever since placing 9-11th at Worlds 2021, Rogue has been trying to come back stronger. Accordingly, this season they’ve managed to maintain their Top 3 status in the European region
So much so, that at the LEC Spring 2022 they finished second. Since then, the LEC Summer Playoffs have been ongoing.
Notably, LEC teams are fighting to make it to Worlds through four paths – two seeds to the Group Stage and two seeds to the Play-In.
Yesterday saw the opening matches take place and here, Rogue managed to take down MAD Lions in an epic and well-fought 3-2 series. Considering this, Rogue has flown straight to the Semi-Finals.
Credits: Riot Games
Accordingly, this means they cannot place lower than 4th and hence are guaranteed a spot at Worlds 2022.
However, will they manage to impress this time? Besides 9-11th last year, they placed 13-16th the year before. We’ll be curious to see if any team from the LEC can make it deep into the competition.
Finally, after months of competition, the LEC Summer 2022 regular season has concluded. Specifically, concluding last week, we’ll be discussing the season prior to the Playoffs. Read on for your LEC Summer 2022 recap below!
So, for those unaware, the LEC Summer is divided into two stages. In this article, we’re referring to the regular season or Group Stage rather than the Playoffs upcoming.
Over the past few months, teams have fought through a double round robin in order to earn a spot in the Playoffs where they’ll fight for Worlds 2022 seeds.
Here are how the standings concluded:
#1 – G2 Esports – 12-6
#2 – MAD Lions – 12-6
#3 – Rogue – 11-7
#4 – Misfits Gaming – 10-8
#5 – Fnatic – 10-8
#6 – Excel Esports – 9-9
Credits: Riot Games
As you can tell, the competition was incredibly tight throughout, with very little separating the top 6.
Now, the top 6 teams are heading to the Playoffs which will kick off later this week. Here, a double elimination bracket with BO5 matches will determine the top 4 teams. Notably, the top 4 will seed for Worlds 2022 – the largest event of the year.
We’re not sure exactly who’ll make it, but it should be an awesome Playoff event!
Currently, multiple summer playoffs in many regions are deciding the first seeds for Worlds 2022. Accordingly, all eyes are on one of the top regions in the world, the LPL. Bearing this in mind, we have our first confirmed seed from the LPL Summer Playoffs 2022!
For those unaware, the LPL is being granted four seeds for Worlds 2022. Here are them specified below:
LPL Championship Points – Group Stage
LPL Regional Finals – Group Stage
Summer Playoffs – Group Stage
LPL Regional Finals – Play-In
Bearing this in mind, Top Esports has multiple ways to qualify for Worlds 2022.
Considering that Top Esports clearly have the highest Championship Points, after RNG were eliminated, they will qualify regardless of Playoffs performance.
Credits: LPL
Accordingly, let’s look at the record of Top Esports internationally:
3-4th @ Worlds Championship 2020
Indeed, that’s their only record internationally. However, after placing second at LPL Spring 2022 and potentially finishing first in LPL Summer, things are looking great.
Yet, they remain favoured considering that EDward Gaming won Worlds 2021 (LPL) and RNG won MSI 2022 (LPL).
We can’t wait to see if Top Esports can carry the mantle for the region!
For those unaware, the LCK Summer Playoffs are currently underway. Accordingly, teams in the region are fighting to qualify for Worlds. Bearing this in mind, after the semifinals, we have confirmed one of Worlds 2022 seeds!
As a reminder, three teams from the LCK will seed to Worlds. Specifically as follows:
LCK Championship Points – Group Stage
LCK Summer Winner – Group Stage
Regional Finals – Play-Ins
Accordingly, LCK Championship Points have been earned across the entire season.
Currently, the LCK Summer Playoffs only has one match left – the grand final between Gen.G and T1.
Credits: LoL
However, regardless of the outcome, T1 will be heading to the Worlds 2022 Groups Stage. Considering the team already has the most LCK Championship Points, they’ll be qualifying anyways.
Naturally, this is no surprise. Indeed, T1 is heading to Worlds for the third time in four years. Noting how exciting the LCK region has been, T1 is automatically a favourite for this international event.
Otherwise, over the next few days, more seeds will be announced as Playoff events conclude.
