Worlds 2024 Semifinals Preview: Weibo vs BLG and Gen.G vs T1

It’s a battle filled with deep rivalries in the semifinals at Worlds 2024. In 2024, BLG only sharpened their fangs, defeating Weibo in every single encounter. Yet history has shown that Weibo can be unpredictable at Worlds. Could Weibo pull off another miracle in 2024? Or will BLG exact revenge and stamp their ticket to the final? The weight of an entire region rests on the outcome. Now, in 2024, Gen....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Rebecca Gillespie

Worlds 2024 Swiss Stage Week 1: Gen.G, LNG lead the pack

Meanwhile, MAD Lions KOI and paiN Gaming are eliminated from the competition. Heres a breakdown of how each team is faring in the Swiss Stage. With their sights set on the knockout stage, Gen.G are a serious contender for the championship. LNG Esportsare another team enjoying a perfect 3-0 run. Theyve shown exceptional form with clean sweeps against Team Liquid and Bilibili Gaming, before dismantling Dplus 2-0. Their 4-0 game record has made them one of the teams to watch in this year’s Worlds....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Elizabeth Chang MD

Worlds 2024 Swiss Stage: Weibo Gaming and Team Liquid prevail to keep hopes alive

Heres a breakdown of the intense matches. Weibo Gaming seized control early, securing several kills and maintaining a slight gold advantage. However, Fnatic found ways to trade effectively, keeping the game within reach. Ziggs made an appearance in the bot lane alongside Rell. GAM Esports controlled the pace of the first game, forcing fights that worked in their favour. GAM Esports stuck mostly to their previous draft, swapping Jax for Gnar in the top lane....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Jennifer Webb

Worlds 2024 Swiss Stage: Weibo Gaming, Bilibili Gaming, and FlyQuest qualify for Knockouts

Meanwhile, DPlus KIA, G2 Esports, and Team Liquid are eliminated from the competition. All were tied at 2-2, needing one final win to secure their quarterfinal spots. Weibo Gaming responded with Jax top, Nocturne jungle, Orianna mid, and Caitlyn-Lux in the bot lane. The game was evenly matched, with both teams trading kills and objectives. DPlus KIA eventually found a 2,000-gold lead through map control. DPlus KIA drafted Camille, Nocturne, Aurora, KaiSa, and Nautilus....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Christopher Sullivan

Worlds 2024: 5 Breakout Teams to Watch

The 2024League of LegendsWorld Championshipkicks off on Wednesday, 25 September, with the Play-Ins. While most fans have their eyes on the crowd favourites, there are some breakout teams worth watching closely. These teams could surprise us, pulling off unexpected upsets or making deep runs through the tournament. The team had a solid start in Spring 2024, finishing third. By Summer, their synergy improved, and they finished second in the Group Stage with a 14-4 record....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Lacey Nicholson

Worlds 2024: Bilibili Gaming trounce Weibo Gaming to secure spot in the Grand Finals

This is the first time BLG will ever make it to the Grand Finals at Worlds. After tough losses, each team found themselves at 1-2, risking elimination. Weibo followed a similar path, overcomingFnaticandDPlus KIAto secure their quarterfinals berth. Both teams, representing the LPL region, showcased strong performances in the quarterfinals. However, BLG stayed close behind, and the two teams were neck and neck throughout. Game 2 continued the intensity, with both teams hunting for picks and engaging in relentless skirmishes....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Colleen Castillo

Worlds 2024: Faker takes the spotlight in Linkin Park’s "Heavy is the Crown" music video

“Heavy is the Crown” music video shows Faker defending a kingdom under siege. Lee Faker Sang-hyeok, at the centre of the action.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 22 words · Scott Jackson

Worlds 2024: FlyQuest’s rookie ADC Massu talks about his breakout year

A ray of hope shines bright for North American fans with how FlyQuest performed in Worlds. But the quarterfinals clash with Gen.G truly set FlyQuest apart. “The entire event has been pretty memorable, but maybe… I guess the series [with Gen.G] would be the most memorable one.” Despite being underdogs, FlyQuest had studied Gen.Gs tendencies and came prepared with a plan to shake things up. “We kind of noticed Gen.G is basically very close to us in playstyle....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Brent Villanueva

Worlds 2024: For BLG knight, the Summoner's Cup will be what completes his storied career

I have been playing professionally for a long time and have won a lot of trophies. I just need one more: Worlds. However, the next two years brought international disappointment. Now with BLG, knight continues a new chapter in his career in Worlds 2024. Hungry for the title, he’s determined to lead his team to the elusive World Championship. In particular, he highlighted how the role of a mid-laner in BLG differs from his previous teams....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Stephen Strong

Worlds 2024: HLE’s Delight reflects on hard lessons, picks Gen.G for the win

Their only loss came against fellow LCK team Gen.G. When asked about the most challenging moment of their run, Delight didnt hesitate. “The most difficult part was today,” he admitted, reflecting on their loss to Bilibili Gaming. “Some things went well, but there were also things that didnt go as planned in-game.” Despite their preparation, key moments slipped through their fingers, ultimately leading to their elimination. Its a bummer, he said candidly, capturing the disappointment felt by the team....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Michelle Johnson

Worlds 2024: JunJia says mindset is PSG Talon’s biggest asset

After two years, PSG Talon is finally back in Worlds. JunJia shares his thoughts on how they made it this far. However, the team managed to bounce back to win the series 2-1. PSG Talon knew they had to bring their best if they wanted to make it out of Play-ins. Because of that, we were able to showcase better mechanics and a better performance." Their opening match against paiN Gaming reminded them of the challenges of the Play-ins....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Cheryl Perez MD

Worlds 2024: Linkin Park's "Heavy Is The Crown" set to premiere as this year's Worlds Anthem

In the end, fan speculations were right all along. Tune inherefor the premiere. The song reached #1 and has garnered over 80 million streams globally. Heavy Is The Crown marks a significant collaboration between Linkin Park and the gaming industry. Were so excited for players and fans to experience this! Riot Games also acknowledges the significance of the Worlds anthem within the community. These anthems have collectively reached over 10 billion streams across digital platforms....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Victoria Stone

Worlds 2024: Rekkles could join T1 as substitute

Rekkles' name appeared as an option in LoL Esport’s Crystal Ball and Pick’ems. EuropeanLeague of LegendsstarCarl Martin Erik Rekkles Larssonhas sparked excitement after his name appeared inT1s PickEms for Worlds 2024. Rekkles LEC to LCK journey After leavingG2 Esportsin 2021, Rekkles explored new opportunities across several organisations. Rekkles later returned to his former teamFnaticin 2022. The reunion did not live up to expectations however, and his departure came soon after....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Colin Jones