Introducing Lee Sang-hyeok, the “God” of League of Legends This year in esports has been the biggest ever. With more players and a larger audience, the future of competitive gaming is brighter than ever. Over the next 10 days, we will be profiling people who …
Riot Game’s Vice President of eSports, Dustin Beck This year has been a monumental one for eSports. With more players, a larger audience, and an exciting future, competitive gaming has taken off like never before. In the next 10 days, the Daily Dot will showcase …
Professional League of Legends player shares emotional video after a devastating loss Many people may debate whether eSports players should be called “athletes,” but one thing is for certain: they experience the same emotional investment and disappointment as traditional athletes. This was evident in a …
The Influence of the Internet on eSports The Internet has become an integral part of our lives, impacting everything from personal privacy to international politics. One group of individuals who truly understand the power of the Internet are the fans of competitive video games, also …
Upcoming Roster Change in Major Competitive Gaming League Sparks Excitement One of the biggest leagues in the world of competitive gaming is about to undergo a major shakeup, and it seems that European players are at the heart of it. Velocity, the American team that …
Esports is Changing the Game If you ask most people to name the world’s biggest sporting events, they’ll probably come up with the Super Bowl, the Olympics, or the World Cup. But the 32 million viewers who turned October’s League of Legends Championship Series into …