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 ‘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?”
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Why I’m not sold on C9 making a deep run at worlds.
C9 made it out of group B today in dramatic fashion, fending off Vitality in a close race for a quarterfinals spot. It was a fantastic game of edge of your seats drama, hype, excitement and heartbreak. With C9 surging to take the second seed. Continue reading “Why I’m not sold on C9 making a deep run at worlds.”
Gauntlet summary:
So that’s it. 
,
,
are Europe’s three hopes at the world Championship.
- 1st seed:
- 2nd seed:
- 3rd seed:
G2 vs Schalke 04: The battle for Worlds.
Will Europe’s Third Seed be The Old Guard or a New Contender?
Today saw 
defeat 
in a tight five game series. Despite 
claiming a 2-1 lead it was the surprise return of mages in the bottom lane that won the day for 
. Continue reading “G2 vs Schalke 04: The battle for Worlds.”
Splyce Vs Misfits: Who will run the Gauntlet?
With the EU LCS Finals complete, eyes turn towards the World Championship. 
and 
have already secured their spots but who will join them? This years gauntlet is stacked, , 
,
and 
all looking to secure their spot as Europe’s third seed. Kicking of the gauntlet this weekend is a battle between and with the winner advancing to play in the next round. 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 
dominate 
to reclaim their crown as the kings of the EU LCS, now they stand poised to defend their trophy against . But are we poised for another clean victory? I am predicting to win the series either 3-1 or 3-0, lets take a look at why. Continue reading “EU LCS finals: Predictions”
Hugh Mccormick 