The best games of Intel Extreme Masters Shenzhen
Intel Extreme Masters Shenzhen was packed full of breathtaking and nailbiting games, making it difficult to choose the best ones. If you missed out on any of the action, we recommend looking through our VODs. However, for the time-challenged, we’ve curated a list of the best games. StarCraft2: TaeJa vs. Solar TaeJa vs. Solar is […]
Will the past affect the present? A retrospective of the LCS NA Summer Split
With the final match of the official Summer Split having wrapped up last Sunday, we now know what the first games of the playoffs will be. However, before we get into that, let’s take a look back at the split, its upsets and how some teams managed to surprise us. Complexity Gaming and Chinese powerhouse […]
The best of the BossToss: the top 6 photos of MC from Intel Extreme Masters Toronto
Jang Min Chul, better known as MC or the BossToss, is something of a favorite here at ESL, having starred in Carmac’s tearful farewell video as his replacement on April Fool’s Day as well as well as Intel’s latest advert for its i7 series of processors. With a number of awesome photos of the Protoss […]
Evil Geniuses and Na’Vi.US smash the competition
Only three weeks separate North America from yet another home event. At the most recent International in Seattle, the Americans proved defend home soil against the Chinese invasion – now they’re looking for revenge. Two tickets for ESL One in the Theater at Madison Square Garden have already been taken and one remains – who’s […]
“Dota 2 is reaching a new level of visibility, tournament numbers and competitivity”: we interview Na’Vi as ESL One approaches
Before their recent qualification for ESL One New York, Natus Vincere’s European Dota 2 team underwent a number of changes in the post-TI4 shuffle. With the departure of Puppey and Kuroky still fresh in fans’ minds and the bright lights of the Big Apple to look forward to, we got a chance to chat with […]
WCS RO8 predictions: The night is dark and full of Terrans… again
With the very last Season 3 games upon us, WCS Europe has been through a lot over the past year. We’ve seen hopes dashed for some, but outsider chances arise, especially in this final leg. I say this a lot, but this time around, when it’s do or die, Season 3 offers us one of […]
Vici Gaming vs. Evil Geniuses: who took the trophy?
It all led up to this – Evil Geniuses versus Vici Gaming. Naturally, it would be EG reaching the grand final on home soil. Now they have a shot at winning their first ESL One trophy. However, Vici Gaming appear to have other plans after breezing through the semifinals. Without further ado, find out how […]
“It’s just about proving ourselves internationally”: an interview with North American underdogs Sneaky Nyx Assassins
We managed to snag an interview with some of the newest competitive Dota players in the scene. ESL One New York was Ush and whiteBeard’s first ever trip to a LAN event. We spoke to them and FLUFFNSTUFF about how they found new blood in the NA Dota scene, how they prepared and their road […]
Introducing The Master Chief Collection Launch Invitational!
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IEM San Jose early bird tickets on sale with top teams and players confirmed
On December 6th, all eyes will be on the SAP Center in San Jose as the Intel Extreme Masters will once more deliver top notch League of Legends and Starcraft II action. With some of the world’s best players competing for glory, a trophy and of course prize money, the event is set to once […]
