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Category: LoL

MSI 2022 Group Stage – Bracket Seeds Confirmed for May

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Apart from Wolrds each year, the Mid-Season Invitational is one of the top events of the year. Indeed, inviting exclusively the very best teams from each region, it’s an opportunity to witness the top level of competition. Accordingly, read on as we preview the MSI 2022 Group Stage!

MSI 2022 Group Stage – Interesting Groups

Credits: LoL Esports Twitter

Following the completion of multiple regional splits, we have the 11 teams from 11 diferent regions. Drawn into pools, Riot Games generated the following Groups below:

Group A:

  • DetonatioN FocusMe – Japan
  • Saigon Buffalo – Vietnam
  • T1 – Korea
  • Team Aze – Latin America

Group B:

  • Istanbul Wildcats – Turkey
  • PSG Talon – Pacific
  • RED Canids – Brazil
  • Royal Never Give Up – China

Group C:

  • Evil Geniuses – North America
  • G2 Esport – Europe
  • ORDER – Oceania
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Credits: LoL Esports Flickr

So, what’s the format? Accordingly, from this first Stage, a double round robin will take place. Indeed, this means that teams will face one another twice in BO1 matches. For every group, only the top 2 progress to the next stage.

Overall, events like this show off how global League of Legends is. Outside the minimum prize pool of $250,000, the main reward here is pride, pride to be the best of the best region!

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LPL Spring 2022 MSI Seeds – Competing Remotely

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

With many region Playoffs finishing up, everyone’s waiting for MSI! Indeed, the Mid-Seasonal Invitational is one of the top events of the year. However, an update which just went public has affected the LPL Spring 2022 MSI Seeds – read on to learn more!

LPL Spring 2022 MSI – Staying Safe

Credits: LoL Esports Twitter

Amongst a number of announcements concerning the event, the LPL has been affected most.

Specifically, this is due to the health situation regarding the Chinese region. Here are comments from Naz Aletaha, the Global Head of LoL Esports:

Currently, the LPL (our Chinese regional league) is facing ongoing pandemic challenges, and as a result, the league’s MSI representative will be unable to travel to Busan, Korea.

However, after extensive diligence performed by our technology, events, and competitive operations teams, we are able to allow the qualifying LPL team to compete remotely from China.

Credits: LoL Esports Press Release
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Credits: LoL Esports Flickr

In terms of competition, Riot Games are doing their best to keep the tables even. Likely competing remotely with a 35ms ping, games should carry on as planned.

Indeed, this is a better alternative to the disqualification of these teams – remember that LPL is one of the top regions for League of Legends!

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LCS Spring Finals 2022 Weekend Preview – Three Teams Left

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

This weekend, there’s a tonne of epioc League of Legends competition. Indeed, apart from other regions, the LCS Spring Finals 2022 will be taking place this weekend. With only three teams left, read on as we preview this exciting weekend!

LCS Spring Finals 2022 – The Top Organizations

Credits: LCS Twitter

Heading into this weekend, there’s no surprise as to who’s here. Specifically, we have three of the top LCS organizations in the history of the region.

Furthermore, here are the scheduled games for this weekend:

  • Round 3 – Team Liquid vs Evil Geniuses (23rd April)
  • Finals – 100 Thieves vs TBD (24th April)

So, what are our predictions for this event?

Credits: LCS Twitter

First, let’s consult the regular season standings below:

  • #1 – Team Liquid (14-4)
  • #2 – Cloud9 (13-5)
  • #3 – 100 Thieves (12-6)
  • #4 – Evil Geniuses (9-9)

So while 100 Thieves have booked a spot in the final, Team Liquid have the best statistics heading into this event.

However, if we consider head to head statistics, it will likely be a grand final between 100 Thieves and Team Liquid – both of them going 1-1 against one another in the regular season.

Yet, this Spring Finals event has had some surprises – let’s see how many more are left!

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DWG KIA Roster 2022 – Nuguri is Back Home

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, the DWG KIA Roster 2022 has gone through a few changes over the past few months. Regardless, they managed a good run at LCK Spring 2022, but it was below their standard. Indeed, an old face is back, and hopes to bring old success with him!

DWG KIA Roster 2022 – Climbing Back on Top

Of course, we’re referring to the return of Jang “Nuguri” Ha-gwon. Accordingly, as part of the 2020 World Championship winning roster, the veteran hopes to bring his experience to this roster.

Credits: DWG KIA Twitter

Also, he’s reuniting with former teammates from the World Championship roster.

After some changes, returning to the successful formula could be what they need. Indeed, third place at LCK Spring 2022 is not good enough for this organization.

So, here’s the roster below:

  • Noh “Burdol” Tae-yoon – Top
  • Yoon “Hoya” Yong-ho – Top
  • Jang “Nuguri” Ha-gwon – Top
  • Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu – Jungle
  • Heo “ShowMaker” Su – Mid
  • Seo “deokdam” Dae-gil – Bot
  • Kim “Kellin” Hyeong-gyu – Support

Bearing this in mind, we’re curious to see how the team will perform in time for the Summer Split, aiming to reach the Worlds event this year.

Credits: DWG KIA Twitter

Let’s see if they can continue on their impressive record;

  • 3rd @ LCK Spring 2022
  • 2nd @ 2021 World Championship
  • 1st @ LCK Summer 2021
  • 2nd @ Mid-Season Invitational 2021
  • 1st @ LCK Spring 2021

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2022 LEC Spring Playoffs Recap – G2 Esports Rise To the Top

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Out of all the regions for League of Legends, Europe might be one of the more competitive ones. Accordingly, heading into the 2022 LEC Spring Playoffs, nobody knew who’d walk away. Indeed, the narrative behind G2 Esports and their win is epic – read on to learn more!

2022 LEC Spring Playoffs Recap – G2 Climb Back

Credits: G2 Esports Twitter

Indeed, it’s a story of resilience. Heading into the event as the fourth seed from the regular season, they started in the Winners’ bracket. With €200,000 on the line and a seed for MSI, G2 Esports faltered early with a loss to Fnatic.

However, from that point on, they went on an insane Losers’ Bracket run as listed below

  • G2 Esports vs Fnatic (1-3)
  • G2 Esports vs Team Vitality (3-0)
  • Fnatic vs G2 Esports (0-3)
Credits: LEC Twitter

Not losing a single map thanks to some phenomenal performances, the tables had turned. However, to win it, they’d need to take down the number one seeds and favourites for the event, Rogue.

Guess what? That’s exactly what they did and once again, not losing a single map.

It seems G2 Esports are back to being the best team in Europe – let’s see what they can come up with at MSI!

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European Masters Spring 2022 – Group Draw Revealed!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, the return of the European Masters Spring 2022 has the community excited. Accordingly, as the competition dives deeper, we have more news. Read on as we cover the recent Group Draw for the next stage of the event!

European Masters Spring 2022 – Starting Soon

So, ahead of the Main Competition, a Play-In has been taking place. From this play-in, 4 more teams for the Main Stage would be determined. Accordingly, Vitality.Bee, Bifrost, Karmine Corp and UoL earned a seed!

With all 16 final teams, here’s how the Group Draw went down:

Credits: Amazon European Masters Twitter
  • A: AGO ROGUE, Crvena zvezda Esports, Eintracht Spandau, Vitality Bee
  • B: GamerLegion, Karmine Corp, Team Phantasma, X7 Esports
  • C: Bifrost, Fnatic TQ, Team BDS Academy, Team ESCA Gaming
  • D: Atleta Esport, BISONS ECLUB, LDLC OL, Unicorns of Love Sexy Edition
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Credits: LoL Esports Flickr

So, when does the action kick off? The Group Stage kicks off on April 14th. At this point in time, the teams will compete in a double round robin. From here, only the top 2 teams from each group move on to the Playoffs.

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MAD Lions Entering VALORANT – A Potential Move

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Rumours in the esports industry usually carry quite some weight. Accordingly, a new one is circulating regarding MAD Lions Entering VALORANT. Read on as we give our take on this very exciting piece of news.

MAD Lions Entering VALORANT – Acquiring Tenstar?

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Credits: MAD Lions

Specifically, the likes of Dexerto reported the idea that MAD Lions is looking to sign a VALORANT roster.

Indeed, the European organization which fields LoL and CS:GO teams, is apparently looking for a roster in Europe – namely Tenstar. Here’s the roster below:

  • Jack “Br0die” Emmott
  • Calum “KRAY” Knight
  • Niko “polvi” Polvinen
  • Alexandre “xms” Forte
  • Domagoj “Doma” Fancev
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Credits: Riot Games

Considering the rate at which competitive VALORANT is growing, it’s great to see established organizations diving into the esport:

  • 5-6th @ VCT 2022: Europe Stage 1 Challengers – Closed Qualifier 2
  • 5-6th @ VCT 2022: Europe Stage 1 Challengers – Closed Qualifier 1
  • 4th @ Red Bull Home Ground #2
  • 4th @ VCT 2021: Europe Stage 3 Challengers 2

Accordingly, this could be very exciting to have another major organizations in Europe. However, we’ll have to wait and see as to whether this will come true or not.

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LCK 2022 Spring Playoffs Recap – T1 Cement Themselves

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

As the Mid-Seasonal Invitational grows closer, regions are still offering their seeds. Accordingly, this past weekend the representative from Korea was decided. Read on as we dive a little deeper in this LCK 2022 Spring Playoffs Recap below!

LCK 2022 Spring Playoffs Recap – Favourites Conquer

Credits: LCK Twitter

Concluding on the 2nd April, the event was a culmination of the entire Spring season.

Accordingly, our predictions for this event were simple. We asked the question – “could anyone beat T1?” Indeed, the answer seems to be clear.

Specifically, from their first seed thanks to a flawless regular season run (18-0), T1 took care of business with each match from the semifinals onwards:

  • T1 vs KDF (3-0)
  • T1 vs Gen.G (3-1)
Credits: LCK Twitter

Although the pressure was on, T1 succeeded to show up. It was in the Grand Final against Gen.G, where the community watched with a peak viewership of 1,374,155, that T1 cemented their spot.

By playing first, they’ve earned their spot at the MSI 2022 event.

Taking place in May, T1 are likely to be considered favourites for this international event bearing in mind their dominant form recently. It seems that rebuilding their roster for this season truly paid off.

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2022 LEC Spring Split Finals Details – Live Audience Confirmed!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

With many regional LoL leagues boiling down to regional finals, the community is buzzing with excitement. Indeed, what’s more is that the 2022 LEC Spring Split Finals will be held offline and with a live crowd! Read on as we discuss the matter.

2022 LEC Spring Split Finals – Great News

Credits: LEC Twitter

Accordingly, it’s been a few years since the LEC has enjoyed fans live at events!

The news of a live crowd was confirmed earlier this week with a press release from Riot Games. Indeed, here’s a snippet below:

While we are closely monitoring the ongoing pandemic, we are finally confident that we can ensure a safe environment for our fans to celebrate the Spring 2022 Finals in a one-off event.

In order to ensure the highest safety, we are limiting the number of attendees, and fans will be required to adhere to regulations in place at the venue, which can be found in the event information on the ticketing platform.

Credits: Riot Games Press Release

Although not returning at full capacity, it’s a great step to normality.

We can’t wait to watch all the action continue, with the LEC Spring Playoffs concluding on 10th April!

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2022 LPL Spring Split Playoffs Postponed – Moved to 8th April

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, to seed for the Mid-Seasonal Invitational, regions are competing in Split Playoffs. However, the 2022 LPL Spring Split Playoffs have a problem. Bearing this in mind, they’ll have to delay – read on to learn more!

2022 LPL Spring Split Playoffs – Due to Health Reasons

Accordingly, due to the health situation in the region, the LoL event will have to backtrack for a couple weeks as announced on Twitter:

Credits: LPL Twitter

For those unaware, the LPL Spring 2022 Playoffs have already kicked off for a matches. Specifically, only six teams remain, as seeded below:

Round of 7 (BO5)

  • LNG Esports vs Top Esports
  • JD Gaming vs Weibo Gaming

Upper Bracket R1 (BO5)

  • Victory Five vs LNG/Top
  • Royal Never Give Up vs JD/Weibo
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Credits: LoL Esports Flickr

Note that as this is a double elimination bracket, all teams have the opportunity to suffer one loss before the Grand Final.

Remember what’s on the line – specifically, three seeds are said to be up for grabs for the Mid-Seasonal Invitational later on this year.

Hopefully the competition continues on 8th April and is not delayed any further. We’ll be sure to provide further updates!

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