League of Legends NA LCS transfer rumour round up

The off-season is hotting up as all 10 of the NA LCS franchises compete to make the best roster possible. Each team had to pay at least $10m (£7.5m) to gain a permanent place in the LoL esports league after Riot franchised the league. With loads of free agents available and rich sports teams entering the scene, there are going to be a lot of roster moves this year. We go through the rumoured moves of every NA LCS team.

Winning in Football Manager 2018 easier with this tactic

It's happened to the best of us. You select your best squad and set up your foolproof tactics in Football Manager, but your team just doesn't get the results you need. It's frustrating, but there's always a solution. If you're having trouble scoring goals in FM18, why not try this 'Cerberus' striker-less tactic?

McLaren F1 team sign Esports competition winner

McLaren's newest employee is Rudy van Buren, a 25 year old former sales manager from the Netherlands.  He beat 30,000 other entrants in the World's Fastest Gamer esports competition, a grueling 10 day trial set up by the McLaren Formula 1 team.  van Buren's prize is becoming one of the team's simulator drivers for the 2018 F1 season.

The top 10 biggest flaws in FIFA 18 - #FixFIFA

FIFA 18 was promising on release but has quickly been ruined by EA Sports in the eyes of many fans. There are so many long-running issues in the series that over 10,000 outraged fans have signed a petition simply labelled '#FixFIFA'. With a long list of problems, here are the 10 biggest ones that are plaguing the game.

Rumours and speculation have been circulating for months, but the 10 teams who'll be participating in the NA LCS next year have been confirmed. 

The final week of Gfinity Elite Series regular season is in the books, and we now know the four teams who will be progressing to the playoffs.

Astralis CS:GO star Nicolai 'Dev1ce' Reedtz has been forced to miss the Blast Pro Series and the Esports Championship Series after falling sick before IEM Oakland. Replacing him is Pimp and Dennis.

People had high hopes for KT Rolster, the 'Korean superteam' made up of a roster of League of Legends esports stars, but they had an unfortunate end to the season.

The four playoff teams for the Gfinity Elite Series were decided last week, so the final week of action became a bit of an exhibition. 

Victor 'Punk' Woodley has had a whirlwind year, and has picked up yet another Street Fighter V tournament win.

NA LCS logo rankings: how do the new teams match up?

We have four new teams in LoL esports thanks to Riot Games' new franchising procedure and structure. Those new NA LCS teams are now official - their names and logos have been revealed. But how do those logos match up against the older teams who have retained their spot? Here are our personal rankings:

5,500 FIFA 18 fans sign petition for EA to fix the game

Fans have been left furious with the current state of FIFA 18 and consequently have started a petition which they hope will force EA Sports to take action. The petition , started by Stuart Holmes, has gained over 5,500 signatures in the space of 72 hours and demands that EA fix many long-running issues that have been plaguing the game. The hashtag 'FixFIFA' has also been gaining a lot of traction on Twitter and has been used by pro esports players and FIFA Youtubers.

After a weekend of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds competition, Against All Authority came out as unlikely winners. 

The final LoL esports event of the year, All-Star is only a couple of weeks away and now the participants for the 1v1 tournament have been revealed. Each region will field two of their players.

The Golden Joystick Awards are an annual event in the UK where the best games are honoured, and Overwatch was a big winner.

FIFA 18 FUT Team of the Week 10 contains Hazard and Pogba

EA Sports has announced the latest FIFA 18 FUT Team of the Week squad, containing brute strength in midfield and defense, with pace and skill up front. Chelsea's Eden Hazard has the highest rated In-Form card this week, while Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal aren't far behind. Arsenal's Mustafi, as well as Serie A stars Insigne and Icardi have also made the cut. 

FIFA 18: Watch the best goals of week 7 plus give your say

Not all goals in FIFA 18 are simple driven shots or headers from crosses. While the desire to win forces most people to abuse the most overpowered tactics, there are still some people who like to play beautiful football. EA Sports compiles a list of the best goals every week, so watch the video and see if you agree with them.

Every year, Riot Games releases a 'Championship' skin for the World Championship, and part of the profits usually go towards the prize pool for the esports tournament.

G2 esports' superstar bot lane could soon be jetting off to America after reports stated that Jesper 'Zven' Svenningsen and Alfonso 'Mithy' Aguirre Rodriguez will join Team SoloMid according to Jarek Lewis.

EA Sports may have just released the most overpowered in-form card for FIFA 18 Ultimate Team... and it's for a player in the Championship - Preston North End striker Sean Maguire.

Here's why you should watch League of Legends Worlds 2017

The esports industry is one of the fastest growing in the world, however it still has its detractors. 'They're not athletes,' say some, 'they're just playing video games in their parents' basements.' However, the players at the top of their game are very well deserving of the word athlete. Many are on strict diet and fitness regimes, and the best teams practice upwards of 10 hours per day.

JR Lemon knows what it means to be a longshot. His life in the public eye began with a stint at the Oakland Raiders, and when that did not work out, he moved into a new sphere - acting.

It may seem hard to believe but there are now teenagers around the globe who play video games for a living. But they do. This is the crazy world of esports.

Ninjas in Pyjamas win IEM Oakland CS:GO tournament again

They may have been the underdogs, but Ninjas in Pyjamas have defended their IEM Oakland title by defeating FaZe Clan in the final. They came through SK Gaming in the semifinal too, meaning NiP beat the current number one and number two ranked teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive esports, to win the prize money of $129,000 (£97,000). NiP won the same tournament last year, where they beat SK Gaming in the final, and FaZe in the semifinal. It seems they enjoy playing in Oakland.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 review: Good, but disappointing

Star Wars first blasted into the world 40 years ago, and since then there have been countless books, TV shows, movies, and video games. Even the Battlefront series is 13 years old at this point, so old in fact, that this is the second game with the name Battlefront II. (The first came out in 2005, and it had a colon in the title.) Over the years, with as much source material to choose from as there is, the look, sound, and feel of Star Wars media is all around us, and Star Wars Battlefront II absolutely nails the aesthetic.

  

ESPORTS NEWS: FIFA, NBA LEAGUE GAMING AND MORE

League of Legends transfer news round up: all the rumoured and confirmed moves in the NA LCS

23/11/17 16:36

23/11/17 16:28

Arsenal defenders Rob Holding Holding and Macho Monreal played against each other in a game of NBA 2K18. They faced off in the quarter-finals of the NBA 2K18 Celebrity Tournament.

23/11/17 15:38

The structure for the Call of Duty World League esports events were announced last month, but there have been a few changes. 

23/11/17 14:56

If you needed any more convincing that esports are huge and here to stay, Robert Kraft now owns an Overwatch team.

23/11/17 12:31

It's happened to the best of us. You select your best squad and set up your foolproof tactics in Football Manager, but your team just doesn't get the results you need.

22/11/17 17:14

The playoff picture for the Gfinity Elite Series was too close to call going into the final week of the regular season.

22/11/17 16:24

EA Sports has announced the latest FIFA 18 FUT Team of the Week squad, containing brute strength in midfield and defense, with pace and skill up front.

22/11/17 16:23

The four playoff teams for the Gfinity Elite Series were decided last week, so the final week of action became a bit of an exhibition. 

22/11/17 15:17

FIFA 18 was promising but has quickly been ruined s in the eyes of many fans. There are so many long-running issues in the series that over 10,000 angry fans have signed a petition labelled #FixFIFA.

22/11/17 14:30

People had high hopes for KT Rolster, the 'Korean superteam' made up of a roster of League of Legends esports stars, but they had an unfortunate end to the season.

22/11/17 12:52

The final week of Gfinity Elite Series regular season is in the books, and we now know the four teams who will be progressing to the playoffs.

22/11/17 12:37

Astralis CS:GO star Nicolai 'Dev1ce' Reedtz has been forced to miss the Blast Pro Series and the Esports Championship Series after falling sick before IEM Oakland. Replacing him is Pimp and Dennis.

22/11/17 11:58

One man's karting knowledge and skill at racing games has landed him an incredible job at McLaren.

22/11/17 10:04

Fans have been left furious with the current state of FIFA 18 and consequently have started a petition to force EA Sports to take action. The petition has gained over 5,500 signatures already.

21/11/17 16:52

The new LCS teams are official - their names and logos have been revealed. But how do those logos match up against the older teams who have retained their spot? Here are our personal rankings:

21/11/17 12:11

The final LoL esports event of the year, All-Star is only a couple of weeks away and now the participants for the 1v1 tournament have been revealed. Each region will field two of their players.

20/11/17 22:04

Rumours and speculation have been circulating for months, but the 10 teams who'll be participating in the NA LCS next year have been confirmed. 

20/11/17 20:21

Victor 'Punk' Woodley has had a whirlwind year, and has picked up yet another Street Fighter V tournament win.

20/11/17 17:42

After a weekend of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds competition, Against All Authority came out as unlikely winners. 

20/11/17 14:26

Not all goals in FIFA 18 are simple driven shots or headers from crosses.

20/11/17 12:34

They may have been the underdogs, but Ninjas in Pyjamas have defended their IEM Oakland title by defeating FaZe Clan in the final.

20/11/17 10:58

EA Sports may have just released the most overpowered in-form card for FIFA 18 Ultimate Team... and it's for a player in the Championship - Preston North End striker Sean Maguire.

20/11/17 10:57

G2 esports' superstar bot lane could soon be jetting off to America after reports stated that Jesper 'Zven' Svenningsen and Alfonso 'Mithy' Aguirre Rodriguez will join Team SoloMid according to Jarek Lewis.

19/11/17 12:53

Ninjas in Pyjamas will compete in the CS:GO final of IEM Oakland after defeating SK Gaming. The team has struggled this year but could return to their former glory with help from their mental coach.

18/11/17 16:25

Every year, Riot Games releases a 'Championship' skin for the World Championship, and part of the profits usually go towards the prize pool for the esports tournament.

18/11/17 15:17

The Golden Joystick Awards are an annual event in the UK where the best games are honoured, and Overwatch was a big winner.

18/11/17 15:13

Manchester United are sitting close to the top of the Premier League table right now in real life, but how good are their players on the virtual pitch?

18/11/17 12:27

Star Wars first blasted into the world 40 years ago, and since then there have been countless books, TV shows, movies, and video games.

17/11/17 17:35

The quarterfinals of Intel Extreme Masters Season XII are over, and we now know the four semifinal CS:GO teams who will playing at IEM Oakland this weekend. 

17/11/17 14:21

Charlie Adam has been around for many years now, playing in midfield for the likes of Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, and most recently, Stoke City.

17/11/17 11:51

Esports organisation Cloud9 will reportedly acquire the contract rights to League of Legends top laner Eric 'Licorice' Ritchie from eUnited.

17/11/17 11:08

It's all change for the ladies of the support class in Overwatch.

16/11/17 17:55

A lot of work goes into giving the players in Football Manager the correct stats. 

16/11/17 17:54

One of the most satisfying feelings in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team is saving up for that one special player that is perfect for your squad. Rather than breaking the bank, take a suggestion from our list.

16/11/17 16:16

Steven 'Undacuva' Allen did what he had to do to support his kids, putting his own passions to one side. But now his daughters idolise him as he competes in Street Fighter 5 with Gfinity.

16/11/17 16:14

The esports community is still in mourning over the loss of Dennis 'INTERNETHULK' Hawelka last week.

16/11/17 15:56

It's stories like that of Sean 'ImStillDaDaddy' Dench that remind us gaming can change lives. After serving a two year sentence, he travelled the world to pursue his esports career and stay out of trouble.

16/11/17 12:33

Need for Speed Payback is fun for a time, but becomes a slog.

16/11/17 11:21

The team name of the final NA LCS team has been revealed as the 'Golden Guardians' according to reports by ESPN . The team is owned by Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob.

16/11/17 09:51

It's good news for EU LCS fans as Steven 'Hans Sama' Liv has confirmed he will stay with Misfits for the 2018 season. The 18-year-old ADC played a starring role in Misfits' amazing LoL Worlds run.

15/11/17 17:30

EA Sports have revealed the ninth FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, Team of the Week. This week includes many pink cards for 'International Heroes' as qualifying for the World Cup came to a close.

15/11/17 15:36

The Swedish esports organisation have agreed with Andreas​ ​'Znajder'​ ​Lindberg to go their separate ways. Meanwhile, Dennis​ ​'Dennis'​ ​Edman​ has been dropped to the bench.

15/11/17 11:18

Fans won't have to wait long to find out the new NA LCS teams. The Houston Rockets will call their team 'Clutch City Gaming' and Cleveland Cavaliers will call their team '100 Thieves'.

15/11/17 11:11

Professional FIFA player Spencer 'Gorilla' Ealing has had an incredible year and it got even better last night as he crowned the UK Esports Player of the Year' at the Esports Industry Awards .

14/11/17 17:33

There's still one more week of action in the Rocket League Gfinity Elite Series, but the playoff teams are already locked in.

14/11/17 17:04

McLaren's next Formula One simulator driver could be a man who has never driven a car before, let alone competed on a real racetrack. McLaren are trying to find the 'World's Fastest Gamer'.

14/11/17 17:02

We're one week closer to the Gfinity Elite Series Street Fighter V playoffs, and so far, two teams have qualified.

14/11/17 16:44

The Gfinity Elite Series Counter-Strike: Global Offensive playoffs are creeping ever nearer, and there are multiple teams still in contention.

14/11/17 14:16

Experienced League of Legends top laner Etienne 'Steve' Michels has been announced as the new head coach for the new LoL esports team 'Out of the Blue' which is sponsored by Airbus.

14/11/17 13:20

The annual Esports Industry Awards were broadcast live around the world last night from The Brewery in London.

14/11/17 12:32

New York City FC, who were the first MLS team to sign an esports player, have expanded their ranks with the signing of FIFA 18 pro Joey Calabro who played at the FIFA Interactive World Cup.

13/11/17 17:55

The popularity of the Premier League means many of their players are overpriced on FIFA Ultimate Team. However, you don't have to break the bank to make a good Premier League team.

13/11/17 16:52

Korean League of Legends team CJ Entus will be releasing its entire roster from their contracts, effective immediately.

13/11/17 16:09

A bad year for Dignitas has apparently turned worse, as there are reports the massive esports organisation will be letting its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team go.

13/11/17 13:56

Football Manager 2018 is finally here, and people will already be deep into their first career mode by now.

13/11/17 12:54

Gale Force Esports capped off a fantastic tournament with a 4-0 win in the Grand Final to become new Rocket League World Champions. 

13/11/17 12:45

A press conference from Riot in South Korea have revealed the big changes to the LCK they are planning for 2018 and beyond. They will take control of the production for the league themselves.

12/11/17 16:18

Amazon has announced Champions of Fire, an event which is designed to make esports more accessible to a wider audience.

12/11/17 14:48

FaZe Clan has well known Call of Duty and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams, and now they'll be competing in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds too. 

12/11/17 14:25

The Rocket League World Championship playoffs are heating up, and we have one more day of competition ahead of us.

11/11/17 17:49

The new green and blue Path to Glory cards have been released to celebrate the International break as players battle to try and earn themselves a place in their country's World Cup squad.

11/11/17 15:15

The voting has closed and the rosters for the final LoL esports event of the year, All-Star 2017, have been revealed. Fans have voted for their favourite players of their region to create a super team.

11/11/17 11:57

The latest DLC pack for Injustice 2, Fighter Pack 3, will have the surprise inclusion of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael join the game.

10/11/17 20:05

Football Manager 2018 is finally here and players around the club are taking the hot seat as they begin their managerial careers. One of the funnest part of the FM games is always the transfer window.

10/11/17 16:46

Video Game charity Special Effect have travelled to Wembley Stadium today to reveal they now have their very own football kit in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team. Earn the kit in a FUT challenge.

09/11/17 16:59

The ELEAGUE Cup: Rocket League will be a $150,000 (£114,000) tournament starting on December 1. 

09/11/17 16:40

Queens Park Rangers are the latest real world football club to sign esports professionals.

09/11/17 15:38

Millions of us play FIFA every year, so we get accustomed to how the game looks, but there are some interesting new additions this year.

09/11/17 14:56

Usually, esports matches are between teams of five or six, but PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is very different.

09/11/17 14:19

Dennis 'INTERNETHULK' Hawelka has passed away at the age of 30.

08/11/17 17:04

Final Fantasy is a game series with an incredible and long history, spanning thirty years. Most of the games are generally in the RPG genre but Dissidia NT is not one of them, it's a 3v3 fighting game.

08/11/17 16:43

Dota 2 has a number of Majors every year, which award qualifying Pro Points to teams hoping to enter The International, the biggest Dota 2 annual tournament.

08/11/17 16:05

EA Sports has announced the latest FIFA 18 FUT Team of the Week squad, and there are some seriously pacey players in it.

08/11/17 15:01

Montreal, Canada will be hosting the Northern Arena Showdown Call of Duty esports tournament in December.

08/11/17 14:55

For those young budding managers who lead a busy life style or are always travelling then the mobile version of the game is for them. The release of Football Manager Mobile is only a few days away.

08/11/17 12:40

They've got their names. They've announced their team rosters. They've revealed their logos and colours. Only one thing was missing.

08/11/17 12:10

The Overwatch League officially begins on January 10 next year, but you don't have that long to wait if you're looking for Overwatch esports action.

08/11/17 11:23

he voting has begun for the final LoL esports event of the year: All-Star 2017. Tickets are on sale from Friday November 10 at 10:00am PT (18:00 GMT) and voting is live until Saturday November 11.

08/11/17 11:03

he voting has begun for the final LoL esports event of the year: All-Star 2017. Tickets are on sale from Friday November 10 at 10:00am PT (18:00 GMT) and voting is live until Saturday November 11.

07/11/17 16:16

The Gfinity Elite Series has some of the world's best esports professionals across Rocket League, Street Fighter V, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competing every week.

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