League of Legends
GameBy Riot Games · Released Oct 27, 2009
Documents about League of Legends
Why Valorant is Not Part of the Esports World Cup in 2024
The exclusion of Valorant from the 2024 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was primarily driven by rigid scheduling constraints.
- Valorant was excluded from the 2024 Esports World Cup due to scheduling conflicts, as its competitive calendar was already finalized prior to the event's planning.
- Despite the exclusion, teams within the Valorant professional ecosystem actively lobbied Riot Games to secure a spot in the Riyadh-based tournament.
- Riot Games has entered a one-year contract with the Esports World Cup Foundation for League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, adopting a wait-and-see approach based on public reception and performance.
Jaguar Land Rover Sponsors JingDong Gaming
Jaguar Land Rover has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Chinese esports organization JingDong Gaming (JDG), establishing the British automaker as the team’s exclusive automotive partner.
- Jaguar Land Rover has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Chinese esports organization JingDong Gaming (JDG), naming the automaker as the team's exclusive automobile partner.
- The partnership focuses on promoting the Land Rover Defender vehicle model within the Chinese market.
- Financial terms of the sponsorship deal between Jaguar Land Rover and JDG were not disclosed.
Live Streaming Trends Reports (Q2'24)
Live streaming viewership reached 8.5 billion hours in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 10% year-over-year increase and the industry's first significant growth surge since the post-pandemic decline.
- Live streaming viewership reached 8.5 billion hours in Q2 2024, representing a 10% year-over-year increase and the first significant growth surge since the post-pandemic decline.
- Twitch’s market share of hours watched dropped from 70% in Q2 2023 to 60% in Q2 2024, while YouTube Gaming grew its share to 23.4%.
- The streaming ecosystem is becoming less centralized, with the top 5% of streamers now holding 86% of the market share, down from 98% in 2019.
Spacestation Gaming Partners With Displate
Spacestation Gaming, a Salt Lake City-based esports organization, has entered into a commercial partnership with Displate, a company specializing in metal posters.
- Spacestation Gaming has entered into a partnership with metal poster manufacturer Displate, a deal facilitated by the PIVOT Agency.
- The partnership features a new collection of 15 Spacestation Gaming-branded metal art pieces, consisting of seven logo-focused designs and eight posters.
- The branded merchandise is currently available for purchase through Displate, with pricing ranging from $49 to $164 depending on size and configuration.
HSBC UK and GIANTX Continue Partnership for Another Year
HSBC UK has renewed its partnership with the international esports organization GIANTX for a second consecutive one-year term.
- HSBC UK has renewed its partnership with the international esports organization GIANTX for a second one-year term.
- The partnership designates HSBC UK as the official financial services partner for GIANTX, with a primary focus on improving the financial health of UK residents aged 18–34.
- The collaboration will utilize GIANTX’s competitive players and content creators to promote financial education and HSBC UK’s banking tools to the Gen Z demographic.
The AT&T Annihilator Cup’s Multi-Game Approach to Esports
The AT&T Annihilator Cup serves as a strategic case study in multi-genre esports event organization, demonstrating how a diverse game roster can effectively engage varied fan bases simultaneously.
- The AT&T Annihilator Cup generated 1.7 million hours watched over 17 hours of broadcast time, utilizing a multi-genre format across Fortnite, League of Legends, Street Fighter 6, and Counter-Strike 2.
- Counter-Strike 2 led the event in total engagement with 537,000 hours watched, while League of Legends achieved the highest average viewership at 119,000 viewers.
- Street Fighter 6 underperformed relative to other titles in the tournament, contributing only 270,000 hours watched despite its high profile in other competitive circuits.
LCSPA, AVPA Launch Agent Certification Program
The LCS Players Association (LCSPA) and the Americas Valorant Players Association (AVPA) have launched a formal agent certification and regulation program for professional and aspiring players within the North American League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) and the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Americas.
- The LCS Players Association (LCSPA) and the Americas Valorant Players Association (AVPA) have launched a formal agent certification and regulation program for professional players in the LCS and VCT Americas leagues.
- The program requires agents and legal professionals to undergo a background check and pay a $250 membership fee to be listed in a database of vetted, industry-experienced representatives.
- Riot Games supports the initiative and will require teams to recommend that players utilize agents from this certified list, though the publisher is not providing funding for the program.
Riot Games Wins Sports Emmy for Worlds 2023 Finals
Riot Games secured the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Esports Championship Coverage for its production of the League of Legends Worlds 2023 Final.
- Riot Games won the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Esports Championship Coverage for the League of Legends Worlds 2023 Final, marking the company's fifth win in the category since its inception in 2020.
- The award-winning 2023 World Championship final took place on November 19, 2023, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, where T1 defeated Weibo Gaming 3–0.
- Riot Games secured the win against a competitive field that included its own Valorant Champions 2023 Grand Final, as well as productions from the Call of Duty League, ESL FACEIT Group, and BLAST.
Chinese Publishers in Live Streaming: Tencent, AI, and Esports
Chinese game publishers are currently navigating a complex landscape defined by regulatory uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and a drive toward technological innovation.
- Tencent dominated the Q1 2024 live-streaming landscape with 636 million hours watched, significantly outperforming second-place publisher Moonton, which recorded 101 million hours.
- League of Legends remains the top title for Chinese publishers with 478 million hours watched in Q1 2024, though only 4.9% of this viewership originated from Chinese audiences.
- Mobile gaming continues to gain traction, evidenced by the strong performance of titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (79.9 million hours) and PUBG Mobile (46.6 million hours).
The Ongoing Evolution of Ovilee May
The career trajectory of Ovilee May serves as a case study for the shifting landscape of esports broadcasting and event production.
- The esports industry is experiencing a period of significant instability, marked by the withdrawal of major investment and the failure of high-profile projects like the G4 TV reboot.
- Traditional broadcast roles are declining, forcing talent to transition into executive production and content creation to maintain career viability.
- Studios are increasingly prioritizing established streamers with built-in audiences over conventional on-camera hosts, leading to a deprofessionalization of the broadcasting sector.
Gen.G Esports Acquires YOUR.GG
Gen.G Esports has acquired YOUR.GG, a data analysis and networking platform specializing in League of Legends.
- Gen.G Esports has acquired YOUR.GG, a data analysis and networking platform specialized in League of Legends, for an undisclosed sum.
- The acquisition will integrate YOUR.GG’s analytical toolset into Gen.G’s professional rosters and its Global Academy program.
- Gen.G intends to use the platform to improve player skill development, evaluate responses to coaching, and enhance scouting capabilities for new talent.
Berlin International Gaming Jumps Into Fortnite
Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has officially entered the competitive Fortnite landscape, marking a strategic expansion of its global esports footprint.
- German esports organization Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has entered the Fortnite competitive scene by signing professional players Lycian “Kiduoo” Kubelt and Troy “Kiro” Alexis.
- The primary objective for the new roster is to compete in the Esports World Cup held this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- BIG plans to expand its Fortnite division by signing at least two additional players to eventually support 4v4 competitive formats.
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