According to reports, League of Legends European League Championship Series is to be converted into regional leagues. What’s more, there will be no more relegation. Currently 10 teams from across Europe compete in the EU LCS, with the lowest placing teams getting relegated. According to this report from ESPN, there …
Read More »Betradar and DOJO Madness team up to offer in-play League of Legends betting
Betradar has introduced live odds for League of Legends after partnering up with esports data outfit DOJO Madness. Live odds is something of a holy grail for esports betting, with many tournaments marred in terms of gambling by ‘betting suspended’ while most games are in play. Several companies are making …
Read More »Former professional footballer Edgar Davids wins lawsuit against Riot Games
Ex-professional football star Edgar Davids has won a lawsuit against League of Legends developers Riot Games over their Striker Lucian skin, which Davids has alleged is based on his likeness. The skin is a purchasable cosmetic item that players can purchase in League of Legends for Riot Points, the League of …
Read More »Riot Games lose likeness lawsuit over Lucian skin
Dutch footballer, Egdar Davids, to receive compensation based on the sales of the Lucian Striker skin
Read More »ESL UK is bringing ESL Premiership finals to EGX
ESL UK is bringing the Autumn Season League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive finals of the ESL Premiership to the ESL Main Stage at EGX. There’s over £20,000 in prize money across the two finals, with the winning team for both qualifying for the opportunity to go on to …
Read More »Riot sues alleged League of Legends clone developer
The maker behind League of Legends is taking a mobile game developer to court having accused it of appropriating from the smash hit MOBA. Slingshot reports that Riot is suing Shanghai Moontown Technology for alleged copyright infringement. Three games are specifically mentioned – Magic Rush: Heroes, Mobile Legends: 5v5 MOBA …
Read More »Riot blames Brexit for UK League of Legends price hikes
UK League of Legends players face a currency price hike thanks to the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Prices are being increased by 20 per cent after the Pound’s failure to remain strong and stable and recover its post-vote losses. The changes will come into effect on July …
Read More »KeSPA and OP.GG team up for Korean League of Legends & FIFA stats database
KeSPA, the Korean Esports Association, has announced that it’s going to partner up with League of Legends stats outfit OP.GG to put together an offiicial database for Korean League of Legends players, and Korean FIFA pros, too. It could be a valuable tool for those looking to get up-to-date information …
Read More »Former League of Legends pros back for one last job with three day Return of the Legends event
A three day event, Return of the Legends, promises to pit former Legends of the League scene together in a face-off between Asia and Europe. For Europe, Enrique ‘xPeke’ Cedeño Martínez, Lauri ‘Cyanide’ Happonen, Kevin ‘Kev1n’ Rubiszewski, Peter ‘yellowpete’ Wüppen and Manuel ‘LaMia’ Mildenberger will be representing the former pros, …
Read More »Riot Games opens New Delhi office
The League of Legends developer expands to India to grow local operations
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