Lately, multiple teams in the 2022 League of Legends World Championship have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. After a second PCR test, Edward Gaming’s star mid-laner, Lee “Scout” Ye-chan, has become the latest player to test positive for COVID-19.
Russia’s League of Legends Continental League to make a comeback in 2023
LCL tournament organizer GIG.ME has hinted on the return of Russia’s League of Legends Continental League (LCL). The league is currently undergoing a number of changes and will officially begin operations next year.
China loses out on its usual top representation at Dota 2’s The International 2022
Since The International was first introduced, China has always had the most representatives in the professional Dota 2 scene. The country has boasted the most players in the event year after year. However, this year’s tournament recorded a lower count than the previous editions.
Tenz resigns with Sentinels ahead of the VCT 2023 season
Tyson “TenZ” Ngo, Sentinels’ star player, has extended his contract with the franchise. The North American esports organization made the announcement on October 12, after much speculation concerning the player to fill the team’s fifth roster spot.
Apex Legends Mobile third season announced to commence in a week
The third season of Apex Legends Mobile has been announced to officially kick off on the 18th of October, 2022.
Astralis dismisses coach Martin “trace” Heldt, promises to make additional changes
Astralis, a Danish esports outfit, has named coach Peter “casle” Toftbo Ardenskjold to intermittently assume control of the squad while they find a replacement for the previous Counter Strike: Global Offensive team coach, Martin “trace” Heldt.
BLAST announces 2022 Fortnite Championship Series Invitational
Esport tournament organizer and production company BLAST has announced its involvement in the Fortnite Championship Series Invitational (FNCS), slated to take place from November 12 to November 13 this year.
Riot Games suspends former G2 Esports CEO Carlos Rodriguez
Riot Games has officially announced the suspension of the former Chief Executive Officer and founder of G2, Carlos Rodriguez.
Swedish CS:GO legend Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg to stand in for ex-Finest
Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg will reportedly stand in for Rasmus “kreaz” Johansson in ex-Finest’s lineup for the Svenska Cupen 2022.
Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo hints at retirement from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, one of the most impressive and recognizable talents in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive since entering the competitive scene in 2006, has hinted at his retirement from the competitive scene.