Diabolus: An early surprise in the EU Masters.

 

Tuning into the EU Masters for the first day of the Play InsĀ  2019 I wasn’t sure what to expect from Diabolus. Despite being the regular season champions of the UKLC, they had been clean swept by FNC Rising in the Play Off’s. Continue reading “Diabolus: An early surprise in the EU Masters.”

Will franchising be good for the level of competition in the LEC in the short term?

With the start of the LEC and the injection of new teams, players and management, there has been a tonne of hype. Dramatic off-season changes, new ā€˜super teams’ and the return of fan favourites Origen have given us all questions: Will the old guard remain dominant? Which super team will come out on top? Who will step up and who, will fall down? It is expected that coming off the best European Worlds run in years, hopes for the LEC would be high. In this article I seek to examine the validity of the hype and temper rampant excitement. Continue reading “Will franchising be good for the level of competition in the LEC in the short term?”

Gauntlet summary:

So that’s it.Ā fnatic,Vitality,g2Ā are Europe’s three hopes at the world Championship.

  • 1st seed:Ā fnatic
  • 2nd seed:Ā Vitality
  • 3rd seed:Ā g2

Continue reading “Gauntlet summary:”

G2 vs Schalke 04: The battle for Worlds.

Will Europe’s Third Seed be The Old Guard or a New Contender?

Today sawĀ g2defeatĀ SplyceĀ in a tight five game series. Despite SplyceĀ claiming a 2-1 lead it was the surprise return of mages in the bottom lane that won the day forĀ g2. Continue reading “G2 vs Schalke 04: The battle for Worlds.”

G2 vs Splyce: Who will advance to face the Final Boss?

Yesterday’s series sawĀ SplyceĀ advance to the second round of the EU Regional qualifier in a shaky series againstĀ misfits logoto faceĀ g2. Continue reading “G2 vs Splyce: Who will advance to face the Final Boss?”

Splyce Vs Misfits: Who will run the Gauntlet?

With the EU LCS Finals complete, eyes turn towards the World Championship.Ā fnaticĀ andĀ VitalityĀ have already secured their spots but who will join them? This years gauntlet is stacked,Ā g2,Ā Splyce,Schalke LogoĀ andĀ misfits logoall looking to secure their spot as Europe’s third seed. Kicking of the gauntlet this weekend is a battle betweenĀ misfits logoandĀ SplyceĀ with the winner advancing to playĀ g2in the next round.Ā  Lets take a look at what we can expect from this match up. Continue reading “Splyce Vs Misfits: Who will run the Gauntlet?”

EU LCS finals: Predictions

Earlier this year we saw fnaticdominateĀ g2.png to reclaim their crown as the kings of the EU LCS,Ā  now they stand poised to defend their trophy against Schalke Logo. But are we poised for another cleanĀ fnaticĀ victory? I am predictingĀ fnatic to win the series either 3-1 or 3-0, lets take a look at why. Continue reading “EU LCS finals: Predictions”

Semi-Finals Recap: EU LCS

Predicted to be a clash of styles hinging on a perceived Jungler mismatch our first Semi-Final was to be decided in the early game. CouldĀ Schalke LogoĀ clean up their act and dispatch aVitalityteamĀ on a late season upswing that had secured them second place in regular season? After a shaky quarter finals against SplyceĀ in whichĀ Schalke LogoĀ relied on their late game, the question was, could they surviveĀ VitalityĀ and their formidable early game? Let’s find out in this weeks EU LCS Playoff recap. Continue reading “Semi-Finals Recap: EU LCS”