League of Legends news:
Summoners!
We are pleased to announce the biggest League of Legends tournament to date: the Season Two World Championship!
On October 13, 2012, Riot Games will host the thrilling conclusion of our $5 million season in Los Angeles, California. With half of Season Two already in the books and numerous viewership records broken, the best players from North America, Europe, China, Korea and the Rest of Asia are all preparing for the Regional Finals. Over the course of this epic tournament series, top teams from each region will qualify for the right to advance to the World Championship in Los Angeles, where the winner will bring home the lion’s share of a $3 million combined prize pool – the biggest payday in eSports history!
Spectator Mode!
- Spectate your Friends
- Added the ability to spectate games that friends are playing by right clicking their name in the buddy list
- Easily identify friends you can spectate by the eye icon near their name
- Featured Games
- The landing page will now host featured games that anyone can spectate
Avast summoners! ‘Tis I, Spooky Gangplank, with a fresh boatload ‘o skins and champeens fer ye! After risin' from me watery grave, I've plied the briny deep in search of new plunder and sent many a scurvy dog ta Davy Jones's locker. I've picked up more than a few treasures to offset me losses and I'm willin' ta share me catch with you landlubbers at a discount.
Take a gander at these skins and champions me hearties, and tell me if they be what yer lookin' for…
Welcome to the Patch Preview, summoners! In the Patch Preview, we’ll be looking into gameplay changes for existing champions, items, and other gameplay, as opposed to information about Varus himself. In this episode, we discuss our changes for Alistar, Amumu, Leona, Nunu, Taric, Master Yi, Ryze, and a number of items! For more information about these updates, take a look at the video!
Summoners!
We are pleased to announce that we’re closing the books on our Spectator Mode beta and moving into our full release. In the coming patch, we’re rolling out some exciting new features that will bring your experience spectating games to the next level. In the full release of Spectator Mode you’ll be able to jump to specific points in the action with Timeshift controls, allow the computer to control your perspective through Directed Camera, and spectate your friends’ games that are already in progress. You can even watch top players by selecting from a number of Featured Games pre-selected for you on the PvP.net landing page.
For a full rundown of the new features available in the full release of Spectator Mode, take a look at the video below.
Summoners!
Over the course of the next several weeks we’ll be offering a series of experimental bundles in an effort to bring you more value for your RP. These deals will be in addition to your regularly scheduled sales, and will offer deals on groups of champions and skins of different themes and sizes. We want to hear your constructive feedback on these bundles and learn how we can make them better as we go, so be sure to let us know in the comment thread how we can improve.
Some days, life puts some pretty tough choices in front of you. Take today for instance. Today, we’re offering a couple new bundles in the League of Legends Store, each featuring a pair of champions. One pair is poised to defend the defenseless, and fight for what’s right. The other is so positively dastardly that even the most twisted of evil-doers shudders to think what they might be capable of if they joined forces.
Here are the dazzlingly virtuous and deliciously wicked bundles you’ll find in the League of Legends Store this week.
Looking for a way to get your creative juices flowing? Look no further. We’ve got some new artwork brought to life by captivating creativity, all brought to you by the amazing community of League of Legends.
Scroll down for a closer look at this week’s entries.
Pip pip summoners! It is I, Cho’Gath. I’m newly returned from my constitutional in the Outer Void and ready to share my unexpected good fortune with you commoners. If you’ll gather ‘round, I shall display the most extraordinary collection of wares for your perusal. These skins and champions – gained at great cost through the personal expenditure of my brandy snifter slush fund – are now being offered to you at a severely discounted price. What do I gain from it, you ask? How droll! As if the gentlemanly desire to aid my fellow beings weren’t reward enough! Feel free to examine them at your leisure.
- Cassiopeia, The Serpent’s Embrace: This dusky beauty displays a most appealing devotion to all things serpentine. Normally, she would cost a daunting 975 RP, but I might be persuaded to part with her for a mere 487 RPs.
- Zilean, The Chronokeeper: I confess I never enjoyed this gentleman’s company. Too fixated on that infernal clock. 585 RP is the asking price, but I’m happy to send him to you for a mere 292 RP.
- Urgot, The Headsman’s Pride: Urgot proved a most delightful companion. Our evening games of whist proved quite memorable, particularly when he lost and reduced the cabana boy to toxic sludge. You too can share in his whimsical eccentricities for only 487 RP, less than half his base price of 975 RP.
Summoners!
It’s our pleasure to unveil a brand new version of the Refer-a-Friend program. We’ve built this program to empower all you well-connected socialites to spread the word about League of Legends to all of your friends, family members, acquaintances, business associates, pets, fans, professors, classmates, significant others and anyone else you think might benefit from a little good, clean fun.
Here are just a few of the perks of Refer-a-Friend 2.0!
- User friendly referrals – Your friends can simply enter your summoner name or email at the time they sign up. You can also send your friends your unique referral code via email or through your preferred instant messaging service.
- Earn IP for every referral – Every time one of your referrals reaches Level 5 you’ll be the proud recipient of a 250 IP bounty.
- Milestone rewards – When your friends reach Level 10 they’ll earn you points toward even more exciting rewards like exclusive skins, forum titles, Riot Points and more!
Now if you’ve already been going strong in the old Refer-a-Friend Program, you’ve got two options: You can transfer over to the new system and score some instant rewards, or you can remain in the original program and pursue those rewards if you prefer. Simply log into your existing Refer-a-Friend account page to get more details.
Summoners!
It’s no secret that League of Legends is staggeringly popular in Korea, and Riot’s partners at OnGameNet have delivered a great way to experience top-notch League action from the Korean peninsula. They provide coverage for the tournament league known as The Champions that features the best League of Legends teams in Korea. The league also includes two teams from North America and Europe – Counter Logic Gaming and FnaticRaidCall – currently embroiled in an all-out battle for the Champions crown.
OnGameNet broadcasts in both Korean and English, and matches take place every Wednesday and Friday at 3:30 AM Pacific Time (11:30 UK Time). The Round of Eight currently takes center stage, as MiG Blaze, Counter Logic Gaming, Fnatic and Team OP battle for a spot in the semifinals.
Summoners!
The gatekeeper of the underworld has arrived! Sporting an imposing new look and brooding voice over, this Legendary new take on the Sentinel’s Sorrow is sure to send a shiver down the spine of even the most ghastly of dark forces. Add that to a full complement of underworld-inspired spell effects and animations, and you’ve got one big, red gargoyle ready to hold the gates against any opposition.
You can get a closer look at all the underworld action below.
Bringing you a taste of the discussion from the official EU - Nordic and East forums.
FeralPony, a Riot Games Associate Game Designer says: Got a question? Ask a designer!
He has been taking player questions relating to general game, champion and item mechanics. If you want to improve your own game or develop new strategies, jump into the thread and add your own input:
http://eune.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=180534
The EU- Nordic and East official forums offer League of Legends players a chance to get involved in game discussion with other players and Rioters. You will find discussion around all aspects of the game and discover a wealth of content and information about new developments.
Join us on the forums today
Good day, summoners.
Corporate Mundo here. As Riot’s liaison for financial affairs, Mundo need to keep the money rolling in. Yet against Mundo’s repeated advice, shareholders insist on treating customers like valued partners. Legal no like Mundo’s “Bash Them and Take Their Stuff” memo, and decide to punish Mundo. So Mundo talk sale now.
Look at these champions and skins. Good value, worth a lot, and now offered to you for less than the cost of a good cup of coffee, destroying Mundo’s carefully constructed margin reports! WHY?! WHY YOU HURT MUNDO?!
*Ahem* Sorry. Here are skins and champions, reduced to price levels that probably won’t bankrupt the company.
- Caitlyn, the Sheriff of Piltover. She carry big gun: hurt Mundo’s skin, but help his bottom line. Now on sale for 487 RP.
- Evelynn, the Widowmaker. Sneaky lady no let Mundo get near to smash. Buy her for 292 RP, get her out of Mundo’s hair.
- Teemo, the Swift Scout. Mundo just find him darling! Now on sale for only 292 RP.
Summoners!
Sometimes your travels around the world of Valoran are going to take you on the road to some exotic locales. If you stumble upon this menacing, red version of Galio in your travels, however, the odds are good that you’ve taken a wrong turn – especially if he’s perched on top of a massive, terrifying gate that’s emanating an eerie green glow. Then you might want to consult your cartographer to find out why he plotted you a course to the gates of the underworld before you set off.
Of course, with the Legendary Gatekeeper Galio standing watch, you might just want to be grateful you’re not trapped on the other side.
Summoners!
Team Dignitas solo mid player Scarra will be streaming live today starting at 3PM Pacific Time! In addition to being one of the most dominant Mage carries in the League of Legends eSports scene, Scarra is famous for his positive attitude and informative commentary on stream. Come watch as he puts his skills to the test against the best that the Legends Solo Ladder has to offer.
Click below to learn from one of the best solo mid players in League of Legends!
This week’s submissions are shining new light on some of our favorite champions. It’s no surprise that these gorgeous, immaculately detailed artistic submissions come from our very own League of Legends Community!
Scroll down for a closer look at this week’s entries.
Summoners!
Another week brings another fresh round of great deals on our skins and champions. This latest batch runs the gamut from on high on down, featuring winged women, aristocrats and drunken giants. Take a gander at the latest deals on your favorite champions of the league!
The three skins below go on sale starting this Friday, April 20th and running through Monday, April 23rd.
- Mafia Miss Fortune transforms your favorite Bounty Hunter from swashbuckling scoundrel to gun-toting gangster. Add her to your organization for only 487 RP.
- Add even more edge to your favorite Judicator when you pick up Viridian Kayle for only 260 RP.
- Preserve the bloodlines by sinking your teeth into the Count Valdimir skin for only 260 RP.
Summoners!
In response to your feedback, we’re continuing to bring you even more value for your IP by reducing the IP prices on more of your favorite champions. As of today, we’ve slashed the IP prices of Malzahar and Kennen.
The new IP prices for these champions are:
- Malzahar, the Prophet of the Void, (normally 6300 IP) will be only 4800 IP!
- Kennen, the Heart of the Tempest, (normally 6300 IP) will be only 4800 IP!
Whether dark portals to the unknown or electrically charged shurikens are your style, there’s never been a better time to pick up these fantastic champions! Head on over to the League of Legends Store to snag them at reduced cost!
Summoners!
It’s been said that there are two sides to every coin. Every yin has its yang, every night has its dawn, and every raincloud has its silver lining. And occasionally, lurking inside that mysterious ninja type, there’s a samurai just waiting to get out!
That’s precisely why it is my pleasure to present Warlord Shen – a more heavily armed and armored take on the tanky side of the ninja trinity. If you’re of a mind that everything’s a bit better if it hearkens to the Way of the Warrior, then get ready to plant a flag, draw your katana and brace yourself to engage in glorious Bushido combat.
Hecarim, the Shadow of War, has galloped into the League of Legends. Swift and deadly, this heavily armored centaur is adept at chasing down fleeing opponents and punishing groups of enemies with brutal cleaving attacks. For his ultimate Hecarim leads a charge of spectral cavalry into the fray, dealing area of effect damage and causing enemy champions to flee in terror.
Welcome to the Hecarim Champion Spotlight, summoners! The latest champion of the league is on a rampage, looking to charge through the competition and straight into your able hands. Focusing on high mobility, initiation, and forcing enemies to move where he wants them, Hecarim is ready to inspire terror in your opponents. Want to find out more? Take a look at the Hecarim Champion Spotlight!
Summoners!
Our next featured streamer also hails from Team Dignitas. Rounding out the lineup as a solo mid mage carry, Scarra was one of the founding members of this North American powerhouse. Dignitas has represented the United States in countless international events, proving time and time again that their reputation is well deserved. And to top it all off, Scarra is well known for both his good sportsmanship and his extensive on-stream commentary and analysis.
Famous for his devastating performances on Karthus and Ryze, Scarra is undoubtedly one of the strongest mage players in League of Legends eSports today. Team Dignitas performances at IPL and IntelEM events speak for themselves, and the team remains one of the frontrunners in the Challenger Circuit. Even beyond his team’s significant accomplishments, however, Scarra is also an accomplished solo player, and consistently holds a top ten position in the Season Two Ladder.
Even beyond the Fields of Justice Scarra maintains a constructive and informative attitude in all his dealings with the League of Legends community. If you’d like to learn a thing or two about how to control mid lane from one of the best in the business, you’ll definitely want to tune in to Scarra channel on his stream!
Summoners!
This week we’re rolling out another series of new deals on some of your favorite champions and skins. Whether you’re a fan of antiquity, colonial times, or rock and roll subcultures, we’ve got just the look for you to snag this week.
From Tuesday, April 17th until Friday, April 20th, purchase the following skins on sale:
- All of you natural history buffs can indulge your passion for prehistory by picking up Jurassic Cho’gath for 487 RP.
- Take the bull by the horns with this frontier spin on your favorite Minotaur when you pick up Longhorn Alistar for 260 RP.
- Temper your tantrums by picking up an even more emotions spin on your favorite Sad Mummy when you purchase Emumu for only 487 RP.
Summoners!
The League of Legends Challenger Circuit continues to grow in leaps and bounds, and with it comes understandable questions about the ranking and format of official League of Legends competition. What separates the pros from the non-pros and how does one team rank higher than another? One look at the Challenger Circuit, and the answer becomes clear.
Competition at a live event feels much different than competition on a home laptop or Internet café. The thrills, excitement, and increased pressure of a live sporting event come to bear on the competing teams. The crowds watching the match erupt into cheers when favored teams like Curse and Counter Logic Gaming score awesome plays. That extends beyond the match itself: fans often line up for autographs from players like Dyrus or take their pictures with TheOddOne and his teammates. Celebrity players are rapidly becoming the norm on the Challenger Circuit, and top players learn to cope with the added stress.