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WEB3 days ago · September 10, 2024. Publicly traded esports and gaming company GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAME) announced Tuesday that it closed new contracts in August valued at over $14M USD. These new contracts represent “a record month of new business development for GameSquare,” the company...
Riot Details Tier-1, Tier-2 Format for Americas League
WEB5 days ago · The Americas Tier 2 system will support two conferences (each with two leagues)” North (NACL & LRN) and South (CBLOL Academy & LRS). Tier 2 leagues will use a two-split format that runs in tandem with Tier 1 teams’ Split 2 and Split 3. Tier-2 teams will be able to qualify “through performance, with promotion and relegation,” according ...
Sources: IESF Board Held Vote to Cancel WEC 2024
WEB4 days ago · The Esports Advocate has learned that on Sept. 10, the International Esports Federation (IESF) held what sources describe as an impromptu board meeting where board members were asked to vote on a proposal where the “IESF” would cancel the World Esports Championship (WEC 2024) that is set to be held in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in November.
Riot Reveals League of Legends Esports Global Power Rankings
WEB4 days ago · This “model” will be updated on a daily basis, Riot says, during Worlds 2024. The Global Power Rankings uses what Riot describes as a “blended Elo metric,” using a weighted average between a team’s Elo and their league’s Elo—Elo and league Elo are weighted at 80% and 20%, respectively. Key features, according to Riot’s announcement:
Major Changes Planned for League of Legends Esports in 2025
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Riot Games announced plans on Monday for a major overhaul to the global ecosystem for League of Legends Esports in 2025.. That overhaul—which a Riot rep. told The Esports Advocate in a media briefing on Thursday–is somewhat informed and inspired by what it has learned from the Valorant esports ecosystem—includes an all-new event at the beginning of the season, a consolidation of the top ...
Riot Games Reveals Plans for Valorant Champions Tour in 2025
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Learn about the format, locations, and events of Valorant Champions Tour in 2025, including the first international Masters in Bangkok and the final championship in Paris. Find out how Riot plans to expand the league, the offseason, and the Game Changers Championship in 2025.
Riot Games Promotes John Needham to President of Publishing
WEBAugust 14, 2024. in People. Reading Time: 2 mins read. Riot promotes John Needham to expanded role launches animation and live action division. Listen to this TEA article 0:00. Riot Games announced Wednesday afternoon that it has made a number of leadership role adjustments at the company. As part of this change, the League of Legends and ...
Riot Games Details Activities and Activations at 2024 LCS …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Riot Games released what it calls a League of Legends Champions Series (LCS) Championship primer this week, providing information including ticketing information, fan activities and team and partner activations at the event.. The 2024 LCS Championship will take place at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles from Sept. 6-7. The top three teams from the LCS Summer Playoffs will advance to the LCS ...
Riot Confirms Talks With Esports World Cup - The ... - The Esports …
WEBJan 3, 2024 · On Tuesday, Jacob Wolf reported that Riot Games would allow a League of Legends exhibition tournament to be part of the Saudi Arabian government’s Esports World Cup, an eight-week gaming festival and esports competition series featuring multiple titles that takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, beginning in July (formerly called Gamers8). Wolf’s reporting is based on a leaked internal email ...
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