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A Brief History of League of Legends

Publishers balked at this formula, with there being no guaranteed money and also, no single-player mode, which was a more widely required piece of a game in the aughts.

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League's Elite: The Best Teams in LoL Right Now

League of Legends is rising to prominence as the most popular game in the eSport world. 2020 saw 3.8 million viewers watching teams duke it out with their champions, and with the formalization of leagues and tournaments, the sport is becoming more modern with each passing year. While League doesn’t have the largest prize pool of all the eSports in the gaming world, the viewership has been far and away the steadiest while also reaching the highest highs. Looking to jump in as a fan? Let’s go th

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Five Historic Women in Gaming

These women have succeeded in spite of the industry around them not welcoming them since the beginning of gaming, truly an awesome feat that their stars have shined so brightly despite the toxicity.

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2021 Primer; Championship Change-Ups

2021 has major world championships on the docket for just about every major game. With gaming leagues becoming more commonplace, the professional circuit dominates the calendar, with many of them running almost the entire year.

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Highlight Female Gamer: Bonnie Ross

Bonnie Ross is an absolute icon in the world of gaming, achieving so many great feats throughout her career and being recognized as one of the Top 10 most powerful women in the gaming industry.

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Women are, and always have been, a core part of the gaming community.

Women have been a part of gaming culture since it’s inception, and now reflect 41% of the community as of 2020.

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2020 eSports in Review

Let’s take a look at the reigning champs, and how 2020 shook out in the competitive gaming landscape!

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The Financial Possibilities of Esports

In the last decade, the esport industry has done nothing but climb upwards which allows for hundreds, if not thousands of opportunities to create new content, partner with sponsors, and continue to invest.

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A Brief History of ESports

The history of esports can be traced all the way back to the early 1970s. In October of 1972 at Stanford University, one of the first esports competition video games was created, called SpaceWar.

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Mental Health and Gaming

We believe that video games should be played in moderation and with positive attitudes to ensure a more healthy, progressive lifestyle.

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