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League of Legends coverage, from champion changes to teams and competition. Explore the basics and follow the game in one place.
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Riot Games
The developer of League of Legends and VALORANT. This section brings together coverage of both games.
VALORANT
VALORANT news, agents, maps and competition. Follow Riot updates and the details players need to understand.
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AnalysisFrom 8-Bit Beeps to Arena Anthems: How Music Became Part of Gaming and Esports
There was no single inventor or starting gun. From early arcade sounds and Koji Kondo’s memorable themes to Imagine Dragons at Worlds and Riot’s virtual pop group K/DA, music has become a way for games and esports to build emotion, identity and community.
AnalysisTFT’s history, Mortdog, the Sets and what comes next
A deep look at seven years of Teamfight Tactics: the set model, Mortdog’s design legacy, the game’s hits and stumbles, esports and the Unreal-era future.
TournamentsWorlds 2026: Karmine Corp reach Play-In final as Cloud9 are eliminated
Karmine Corp are one series from Swiss after two wins, while FURIA ended Cloud9’s run. Here is who won, who lost and the biggest surprise so far.
GuidesVALORANT Beginner Guide: Build a Round Plan Before Chasing Kills
Understand agents, team economy and Spike decisions, then practise with a focused seven-day plan for MENA players.
GuidesLeague of Legends Beginner Guide: Learn the Map Before the Meta
A practical first week in League: choose a role, manage your lane, prepare objectives and learn from mistakes without buying shortcuts.
AnalysisLeague of Legends meets Louis Vuitton: what luxury fashion sees in gaming
The Worlds partnership offers a focused case study in digital clothing, visible identity and the difference between prestige and competitive skill.
AnalysisArcane: why a League of Legends story works on television
A spoiler-light look at how Arcane changes the job of a game character, and why its audience does not need to be a ranked player.
TournamentsLOUD and Vitality book a Champions Shanghai upper-final showdown
A three-map win over NRG and a clean sweep of G2 set up the October 16 meeting.
GuidesWorlds 2026 Pick’Ems opens this weekend: the time for Jordan
Riot’s October 10 opening falls after midnight in Jordan. Here is the date to save.
TournamentsChampions Shanghai: T1 and 100 Thieves survive elimination
Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce exit after two three-map series on October 9.
TournamentsWorlds 2026: opening times for MENA, official streams and Pick’Ems
Plan your Worlds opening night: local times for Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, official viewing links and the Play-In prediction deadline.
AnalysisHow a team becomes Worlds 2026 champion: the route through each stage
Play-In, Swiss and Knockout ask different questions of a team. Here is how to follow the journey without confusing rankings with results.
OpinionWorlds 2026 teams to watch: key players, strengths and warning signs
HLE, Gen.G, BLG, G2, T1 and LYON: the players behind the results, the series that exposed them, and their international track records.
Game updatesVALORANT 13.06: Performance Score changes the post-match review
A new performance measure and practice during matchmaking are two changes worth understanding when you return to VALORANT.
Game updatesLeague of Legends 26.19: Aphelios buffs ahead of the Worlds patch
Riot’s September 22 notes describe an early round of professional-play balance changes, rather than the Worlds patch itself.
GuidesVALORANT beginner guide: a focused plan for your first matches
Learn one agent, coordinate your spending and review the decisions that matter. A practical starting plan without a patch-dependent tier list.
GuidesLeague of Legends beginner guide: choose a role and practise with purpose
A practical introduction to learning a role, managing attention and reviewing your first League matches.
AnalysisVALORANT in September 2026: What Competitive Players Should Watch
Explore VALORANT’s recent map rotation, competitive-integrity changes and upcoming progression update—and what they mean for ranked players.
AnalysisLeague of Legends Before Worlds 2026: Balance Changes and the Bigger Picture
League of Legends approaches Worlds 2026 with fresh balance changes. Here is how to read the update without confusing professional and ranked play.