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07/03/2014

Superweek for the League of Legends NA LCS starts tomorrow - here's our preview and predictions for week 8: http://www.esfiworld.com/2014-na-lcs-preview-and-predictions-week-8/

If a team is looking for ways to beat Cloud 9, the best solution would be to focus on the early game.

05/03/2014

Life and sOs advance to GSL Round-of-8 after latest Group A play: http://www.esfiworld.com/gsl-code-s-round-of-16-group-a-life-always-finds-a-way/

The lights are on bright and the bottom 16 players have been knocked out of the returning GSL season and we’re into the round of 16. Group A proved to be one of the most competitive groups, with three former champions and a former Code A winner. Curious and Life from Startale, RorO from Samsung Gala...

05/03/2014

http://www.esfiworld.com/spl-pro-league-round-2-week-2-recap-upsets-abound-first-foreigner-team-debuts/

In a stunning state of affairs, this week’s SPL Pro League proved to be filled with upsets and the debut of the first foreigner for this season. With all teams finishing up their third match of the round, many of the players came out on show, but many people were watching on as…

04/03/2014

League of Legends LCS heads into Super Week: 16 games played over three days. Read our preview and predictions here: http://www.esfiworld.com/2014-eu-lcs-preview-and-predictions-week-8/

What an interesting week it has been. Fnatic came back resurgent late in the week, hyping themselves up before the game and then executing on the Rift flawlessly against Gambit. Supa Hot Crew shredded Roccat very convincingly to push Roccat back into a tie with Gambit for fir...

20/01/2014

http://www.esfiworld.com/jubilant-dignitas-hands-cloud9-first-loss-of-season-4/

Parity is alive and well in the North American LCS. A combination of confidence and ex*****on put an exuberant Dignitas over the top in a game that featured solid tank play by the heavily scrutinized Cruzerthebruzer and remarkable shot-calling by the now-redeemed jungler Crumbzz.Riding…

19/01/2014

Cloud9 defeated Counter Logic Gaming today in League of Legends NA LCS action, moving them up to 3-0 in the standings. http://www.esfiworld.com/decisive-calls-power-cloud9-past-clg-in-na-lcs-saturday-night/

A surprisingly taut match-up swung CLG’s way before tipping clean over to give Cloud9 the victory, fueled by decisive play-calling and Hai’s dominance over HotshotGG. Despite an impressive day one victory over Dignitas, CLG’s makeshift roster simply couldn’t seal the deal over t…

19/01/2014

http://www.esfiworld.com/dignitas-coasts-to-first-win-of-2014-season/

A hot start and patient play fueled old-guard Dignitas past the NACL darlings in a thoroughly one-sided affair. Dignitas fans are likely breathing a sight of relief as Scarra’s Karthus throwback coupled with Crumbzz’s jungle Wukong powered the team to a 7-0, 5K gold lead before…

18/01/2014

Bootleg Counter Logic Gaming shows stunning coordination against Team Dignitas to go 1-0 after day one of the League of Legends 2014 NA LCS - http://www.esfiworld.com/bootleg-clg-shows-stunning-coordination-against-dignitas-to-go-1-0/

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. That’s what CLG did with a makeshift lineup and a well rehearsed strategy that left league veterans Dignitas searching for answers.CLG’s temporary lineup saw mid-laner Link fill Dexter’s vacancy in the jungle and legendary…

17/01/2014

The 2014 League of Legends NA LCS starts tomorrow! Read our editors' preview and predictions: http://www.esfiworld.com/2014-na-lcs-preview-and-predictions-week-1/

The North American League Championship Series is back in 2014 with a few new faces including some foreigners. Since the end of the Season 3 LCS playoffs, we have seen many roster changes and sponsorship swaps and drops. From Europe, Evil Geniuses snuck their way into the North America LCS through Ve...

16/01/2014

SK Gaming won their first match of their 2014 League of Legends EU LCS campaign over Copenhagen Wolves on Wednesday, moving them to 1-2 in the standings. http://www.esfiworld.com/sk-gaming-win-their-first-game-in-close-finish/

Wednesday’s fourth game saw Copenhagen Wolves fighting SK Gaming on Summoner’s Rift. Cowtard’s Kayle was targeted and removed from selection in the picks and ban phase whilst Jesiz took up the first Nidalee of the year. YoungBuck picked Renekton whilst Svenskeren went for Lee Sin. Forg1ven takes up…

16/01/2014

http://www.esfiworld.com/peekaboo-west-coast-green-ace-talks-about-curleh-mustache-pr-balrog-knives-and-more/

Green Ace on the far right (via Facebook)Adam Hunt, better known by his handle Green Ace, is a Floridian Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 player who is increasingly known for his Trish, his clean play, and a perceived rivalry with the West Coast. Despite being a relative newcomer to the fighting game co...

14/01/2014

The 2014 League of Legends EU LCS began today with a heavyweight matchup between Fnatic and Gambit Gaming. Here's what happened: http://www.esfiworld.com/fnatic-open-2014-eu-lcs-with-statement-win-over-gambit-gaming/

The EU LCS is back with the first match of 2014 featuring two European powerhouses. The long-awaited addition of Rekkles to Fnatic and the return of EdWard to Gambit meant a very hotly anticipated game between the two teams. Champion bans were mostly a focus on mid champions across the board such as...

01/01/2014

From all of us at ESFI, happy new year everyone!

01/01/2014

http://www.esfiworld.com/lcs-na-spring-promotion-promotion-stage-games-summary/

Evil Geniuses v Determined Gaming game 1 - EG banned out Lee Sin, a favorite of Brokenshard, Gragas and Lucian. DTG banned out Kassadin, Sivir and Shyvana.Picks EG took Riven top, Ziggs mid, Ezreal ADC with Leona support and Olaf jungle. DTG took Kha’Zix mid, Dr Mundo top, Jinx ADC with Thresh sup…

27/12/2013

Watch the best plays from Capcom Cup's Super Street Fighter 4 AE tournament! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZckrLJpmLA

Watch the best plays from the 2013 Capcom Cup Super Street Fighter IV AE tournament. Visit us for more esports coverage at http://www.esfiworld.com Like us o...

24/12/2013

Check out the top 5 pro plays from the League of Legends Battle of the Atlantic tournament! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mbA_2yuoak

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17/12/2013

ESFI Columnist Eliot Miller offers his take on Hearthstone's potential as an esport: http://www.esfiworld.com/hearthstones-potential-as-an-esport/

The esports world has been buzzing with excitement over Hearthstone, the upcoming card-based strategy game from Blizzard. The Hearthstone Invitational at BlizzCon this year held the world’s first major Hearthstone tournament. It was an unprecedented success, including “esports” sponsorships for some...

13/12/2013

League of Legends Battle of the Atlantic starts tomorrow! Read our preview here: http://www.esfiworld.com/battle-of-the-atlantic-preview-part-1-alliance-vs-dignitas-team-solo-mid-vs-lemondogs/

To satisfy a growing demand of international tournaments caused by the fragmentation of scenes as a result of the LCS, Riot Games has announced a transatlantic clash between the North American and European regions. As the major components of the western League of Legends scene and also long time riv...