AGON by AOC partnered up with Riot Games to present the first monitor inspired by League of Legends and its iconic Hextech technology.

The AGON PRO AG275QXL – AGON League of Legends Edition sports a unique design and special features crafted specifically for the MOBA experience.

Unique features create the perfect experience for League of Legends fans

League of Legends is the most played PC game in the world with millions of players working together in high stakes competition. AGON by AOC has created the first monitor specifically designed to bring the best experience of the rift to players everywhere with unique features such as reactive lighting to in-game events.

Players of the renowned title will immediately notice the distinct style of the AG275QXL with its exciting Hextech inspired design that brings the world of magic & technology together.

“We are thrilled about our partnership with Riot Games and having the opportunity to combine our expertise in monitors technology with League of Legends’ magic, bringing an exciting product for the League of Legends fans”, said Kevin Wu, General Manager of MMD Singapore.

The AG275QXL offers outstanding features like the League of Legends Mode, the LoL QuickSwitch, exclusive power on/off sounds, Light FX Sync, and the LoL Signature OSD design.

Visually, the monitor is an outstanding piece that incorporates League of Legends in every aspect: The chassis and stand are embellished with elements of the iconic Hextech design seen throughout the League of Legends universe. The monitor gleams thanks to the special Light FX that syncs up with the action happening in-game. The dedicated LoL mode ensures the view of Summoner’s Rift is seen with visual clarity in mind.

Players will be fully immersed with their own League of Legends monitor.

To guarantee consistent and high-end performance for both casual gamers and aspiring esports pros, the AG275QXL features top-notch specs: The 27” Fast IPS-screen boasts a QHD resolution with a rapid refresh rate of 170Hz for the smoothest visuals even in the craziest team fights.

To eliminate stutters and tearing, the AG275QXL supports G-sync Compatible  and an impeccable response time of 1ms GtG further ensure a flawless output. With VESA DisplayHDR 400, ShadowControl and the flicker free mode, players can enjoy long gaming sessions and a crystal-clear portrayal of their favourite champions diving into battle.

The revolutionary AGON PRO AG275QXL – League of Legends Edition will be available in 2022.

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Global tech brand OPPO has announced its partnership with Riot Games to sponsor the League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11).

The partnership was part of the company’s multi-year deal signed with Riot Games since 2019.

This partnership will help OPPO further enhance its brand awareness among global esports players.

This year, OPPO will present the most valuable players awards to pro players who dominate the
battlegrounds with otherworldly performance in the finals. OPPO will also bring gaming highlights as well as interviews of the pro players and the teams to the audience. So that the viewers may get the inside scoop on the pro players and the progress of the final game.

“It’s our pleasure to continue the partnership with Riot Games this year. League of Legends provides OPPO a platform to let more gamers around the world get to know us better. More importantly, the unyielding spirit of the pro players is similar to OPPO’s relentless strive for innovation when it comes to products and technology. We are constantly concentrated on delivering nothing short of excellence and creating unique experiences for our users.” said William Liu, Vice President and President of Global Marketing at OPPO.

“Based on the successful partnership last year, we are thrilled to have OPPO sponsor the League of Legends World Championship 2021. As the first global smartphone partner for the game, OPPO has become one of the most impressive tech brands among global esports players. We look forward to seeing what OPPO will bring to the audience in the finals.” said John Needham, Global Head of Esports at Riot Games.

This year’s finals is themed “Make / Break”, which represents the courage and spirit to break the impossible and create new possibilities. With this pursuit in making the OPPO Find X series, Find X3 Pro not only allows people to shoot and store the world in 10-bit color but also boasts a screen display with over a billion colors. In addition, Find X3 Pro is equipped with in-house Color Vision

Enhancement as part of ColorOS 11.2. Producing potential screen calibration and optimally color- corrected for people who suffer from color vision deficiency. The outstanding color capability and accessibility design on the Find X3 Pro is unprecedented. OPPO has broken the boundaries of colors on the smartphone and created new possibilities.

As a consumer-centered brand, OPPO understands what mobile gamers need. Hence, providing them an unhindered gaming experience with Gaming Mode in ColorOS. When players toggle to Gaming Mode, the games that they are playing will no longer be disturbed by notifications, messages, and calls. Therefore, players can enjoy their immersive gaming experiences uninterrupted.

OPPO hopes to become more engaged with the global esports community. And also believes that the spirit of the pro players in the finals will motivate viewers to make their wildest dreams come true.

The League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11) will invite elite teams from 11 countries and regions to the most high-stakes tournament ever.

It will kick off on October 5th 2021 and end with the finals on November 6th 2021 in Engjavegur 8, 104 Reykjavik, Iceland.

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ESL Gaming Australia and Guinevere Capital, operators of the premier League of Legends tournament in Oceania, the League of Legends Circuit Oceania (‘LCO’), have announced that the LCO Playoffs, held across March 30th – April 10th 2021 was the most-watched Oceanic esports finals series this year, with 250,000 unique viewers tuning in.

Over the course of the full inaugural season, a total of 750,000 unique viewers watched the league.

In a close 3-1 victory, Perth-based Pentanet.GG, who have been leading the LCO ladder throughout the inaugural season, toppled newcomers to the league Peace in a 4-hour slog. Early on in the series, Peaces’ bot lane looked strong, with support player Ryan ‘Aladoric’ Richardson and AD Carry Vincent ‘Violet’ Wong getting off to an early lead, but the top-lane play from Brandon ”Biopanther” Alexander of Pentanet.GG helped the favourites pull out a win in 4 tight games.

“It’s surreal to be heading over to Iceland so soon. It’s been a dream of mine to go overseas and prove myself against the best of the best and I can’t wait to play. Winning LCO was incredible, and I wouldn’t have wanted it to be with anyone else. My teammates are wonderful and hilarious and I hope we can make OCE proud at MSI.” said Pentanet.GG Jungler Jackson “Pabu” Pavone.

“To be able to finish on a high, with hundreds of thousands of fans across our region tuning in to the Grand Final of the LCO – a league that didn’t exist 6 months ago – is a testament to the strength of the product and the continued interest in local, top-tier esports here in ANZ” said Peter Du, League Manager. “We’re just getting started with the LCO, and encourage all Oceanic LoL fans to cheer on Pentanet.GG as they go up against the world’s best this May.”

Pentanet.GG will now be awarded a first-place prize of $15,000 USD, and qualify through to the Riot Games’ Mid-Season Invitational, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, this May (2021).

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Gather your teammates and get ready to represent your campus in the game everyone’s talking about, VALORANT.

The biggest global VALORANT university tournament, Red Bull Campus Clutch, is officially open for registrations and local qualifiers will take place across campuses in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch in April 2021.

VALORANT is another esports brainchild from Riot Games, the team behind League of Legends, that exploded globally in 2020.

The free-to-play 5v5 tactical First-Person Shooter has a twist: it’s about more than guns and bullets, with unique character (they’re called agents) abilities you can take your precise gunplay and tactical abilities to the next level.

No two Agents play alike, and you have 13-rounds to attack and defend, but with only one life per round you’ll have to think faster and smarter than your opponent.

Red Bull Campus Clutch challenges student gamers of all levels to team up, represent their campus, and compete for a place in the New Zealand Final in Auckland.

The stakes are high as national finalists will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete at the World Final in Spain and battle the best student VALORANT players in the world.

At the World Final, teams will be competing not only for the title but for €20,000 (approx. NZD $33,000) prize money, an exclusive chance to see the biggest stars in VALORANT compete at the VALORANT Masters, and on top of that will win a cutting-edge gaming hub for their university.

Red Bull Campus Clutch is open to all students over 18 who are enrolled in university. Teams of five can now sign up together or individuals can sign up and will be assigned a team.

As one of the fastest growing, talked about, and most watched games of 2020, VALORANT broke the ‘single day hours watched’ record in a single game category with 34 million hours, according to Twitch.

The Red Bull Campus Clutch tournament offers a level playing field for any up-and-coming VALORANT teams to be recognised at an international level. Teams from more than 50 countries will battle it out at the world final.

Now is the time to hone your skills and understand what it takes to compete in esports professionally. The industry continues to thrive, and university esports ensures the ecosystem remains sustainable and provides a much-needed path for new talent.

Red Bull Campus Clutch is a new grassroots tournament that aims to take university e-sports in New Zealand to the next level by creating a global structure, inviting students to not only represent their campus, but their country, and pave the way for the next generation of esports pro players.

Register your team for your local qualifier now:

Auckland – 19 April 2021https://www.redbull.com/nz-en/events/campus-clutch-auckland

Waikato – 21 April 2021 https://www.redbull.com/nz-en/events/campus-clutch-waikato

Wellington – 23 April 2021 https://www.redbull.com/nz-en/events/campus-clutch-wellington

Christchurch – 27 April 2021 https://www.redbull.com/nz-en/events/campus-clutch-christchurch

Dunedin – 29 April 2021 https://www.redbull.com/nz-en/events/campus-clutch-dunedin

Visit the Red Bull Campus Clutch event page to find out more.

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Rise of Valour, presented by Fortress Melbourne, will be Australia’s biggest online tournament hosted by a dedicated esports venue, with over $70,000 AUD in prizes to be won by players and spectators.

The online tournament, which is brought to you by Alienware, features RIOT Games’s latest release, VALORANT, the free-to-play first person shooter – currently one of the most-played video games of 2020.

The tournament is part of RIOT Games’s global program, the VALORANT Ignition Series (VIS), and consists of 4 stages with 3 pathways to the finals, open to all teams in Oceania (regardless of skill level) who can compete online from home. Professional commentators, including Vandie and Zenox, will be in the venue hosting across 10 days of broadcasts, streamed live from the Alienware Arena at Fortress Melbourne; the largest games entertainment venue of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

True to the values of Fortress Melbourne as the home for all gamers, the events are open to all, being welcoming and inclusive of those who are new to competitions, as well as accommodating seasoned players. The promised premium experience is one of tailored on-boarding for newcomers, with ample online support and resources to make it easy to play for any gamer. Whilst players are rewarded across all stages of the tournament, with prizes and on-stream representation, the competition also presents an unparalleled opportunity for new talent to introduce themselves and rise to the top in the Oceanic region.

Rise of Valour is an exciting opportunity to make the amazing facilities and capabilities of Fortress Melbourne available to the gaming community online, until gamers can be welcomed back into the facility as soon as it is safe to do so.

Teams can enter in up to 4 of the 6 single elimination Open Qualifiers which run online from August 8 – 23. The top teams from each Open Qualifier will advance to the Play-In stage on the 29th of August. Teams that don’t make it through the Open Qualifiers will still have an opportunity to progress and play in the Last Chance Qualifier.

The top teams of the Play-In stage will directly advance to the Finals Weekend and other teams who narrowly missed out will move on to the Last Chance Qualifier. The tournament concludes with a Finals Weekend where top teams from both the Play-In stage and the Last Chance Qualifier will battle for the lion’s share of the $15,000 cash prize pool.

Event Information

Entry: FREE
Teams: 5 Players & up to 2 Subs

Dates:
Open Qualifier #1 Saturday August 8, 2020
Open Qualifier #2 Sunday August 9, 2020
Open Qualifier #3 Saturday August 15, 2020
Open Qualifier #4 Sunday August 16, 2020
Open Qualifier #5 Saturday August 22, 2020
Open Qualifier #6 Sunday August 23, 2020
Play-In Stage Saturday August 29, 2020
Last Chance Qualifier Sunday August 30, 2020
Finals Day 1 Saturday September 5, 2020
Finals Day 2 Sunday September 6, 2020

Registrations: Open on Monday July 27, 2020 12PM via Rise of Valour website
Registrations Close: Thursday 5PM Week-Of-Play
Broadcast: Fortress Twitch

Prizes:
$15,000 AUD Cash Prize Pool
Alienware devices awarded across all stages of the competition
Exclusive merchandise
Total prizes to be won valued at over $70,000 AUD

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Riot Games, the developer and publisher of the world’s biggest PC game, League of Legends, is partnering with headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Le Va and the Child Abuse Prevention Service to present Recall and Restore – a program to promote mental health awareness and healthy gaming habits for players within the League of Legends community.

Launching on Monday 16th March 2020, Recall and Restore will culminate in Round 8 of the Oceanic Pro League (OPL) live stream taking place from 4pm AEDT on the 20th and 21st March 2020. Over the weekend headspace will join the OPL team to talk about bullying as part of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence on Friday 20th March 2020, and a more holistic focus on mental health on Saturday 21st March 2020.

Gaming is a major part of daily life for the majority of the population, with over 80% of Australians and New Zealanders playing video games (IGEA) and 97% of households with children playing computer games.

Simon Dodd, National Clinical Advisor at headspace said “each year one in four young people will experience a mental health issue, this partnership allows headspace to engage through a different channel to promote positive mental health within the gaming community. Gaming can be a positive and enjoyable pastime, but like everything in life, it’s important to create a healthy balance doing things such as spending time with family and friends, and getting enough sleep.”

“Working with Riot Games via Recall and Restore, we’re asking young people to check in on their mental health and notice where they might need to make some changes to create a positive wellbeing.”

The headspace website provides a number of gaming specific resources that promote a positive gaming experience and how to maintain a healthy headspace.

Denise Kingi-Uluave, CEO at Le Va said “gamers are aware of the need to balance gaming and other things in their lives – sometimes they just need some guidance and support on how to do that. Le Va’s Mental Wealth programme and Mana Restore website is one resource that can help with this.”

This is the third consecutive year of Recall and Restore, and marks the commitment that Riot Games, headspace, Le Va and the Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS), a new partner in 2020, make in promoting the importance of mental health awareness among young people.

Tracy McLeod Howe, CEO of CAPS, stated that “CAPS is excited to partner with Riot Games on this very important initiative. Young people should be empowered with the resources they need to support their own mental health. We also recognise the need to tackle bullying in gaming and look forward to providing whatever help we can to keep young people safe online”.

Ivan Davies, Community and Social Play Lead, Riot Games Oceania said about the Recall and Restore program, “League of Legends players in Oceania have told us that they care deeply about mental health and wellbeing, Recall and Restore enables us to not only create a platform to talk about mental health with some incredible partners, but to also provide connection and support to players through a shared and meaningful experience within and around esports.”

The OPL broadcast can be viewed at their Official Twitch Channel on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March 2020 from 4pm AEDT.

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Riot Games’ new label, Riot Forge, today announced new games Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, developed by Airship Syndicate, and CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, developed by Double Stallion Games, both set in the League of Legends (LoL) Universe.

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is a story-driven, turn based role playing game (RPG) being developed by Airship Syndicate. Set after the events of Burning Tides, players will take control of LoL champions and explore the bustling city of Bilgewater and the mysterious Shadow Isles in a game for the first time. Featuring fan favourite champions, innovative turn-based combat, and beautiful art direction along with brand new surprises and plenty of poros, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story advances the stories of many champions in the LoL Universe and offers an exciting new way to experience the World of Runeterra.

Riot Forge’s Ruined King

“We’re excited to be working with Riot Forge for Ruined King: A League of Legends Story,” said Joe Madureira, CEO at Airship Syndicate. “We’ve always thought the events of Burning Tides created a rich opportunity for so many great stories, we’re thrilled by the opportunity to move the lore forward and bring Bilgewater and Shadow Isles to life like never before.”

CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, is a single player, action platformer game being developed by Double Stallion Games. Players will explore the spectacular world of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with an ingenious device to manipulate time. CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, will follow the journey of Ekko, a fan-favourite LoL Champion, as he discovers that the power to change time comes with many consequences.

Riot Forges’ Conv/gence

“Ekko is such a unique champion with an energetic personality that’s a joy to work with,” said Lee Thomas, Creative Director at Double Stallion Games. “We are immersing ourselves in the spectacular city of Zaun, which has such an interesting and rich culture with its juxtaposition to Piltover, and are looking forward to giving players a new way to experience the League of Legends Universe.”

“We are thrilled to announce our first two partnerships with Airship Syndicate and Double Stallion Games, who really understand how to bring their unique style to the League of Legends Universe and tell deep stories that players can immerse themselves in,” said Leanne Loombe, Head of Riot Forge.

“This is just the beginning, we have multiple games in development and are excited to get them out to players.”

For more information on Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, please go to Riot Forges’ official website.

For more information on CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, please go to the official website.

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Riot Games today announced a new publishing group working with proven third party developers to create never seen before games that expand on the League of Legends (LoL) Universe.

The first initiative of its kind at Riot, Riot Forge will enhance the Riot Games Research and
Development efforts.

“We are humbled by our partner developers who are so passionate to work on games set in the LoL IP, which offers limitless potential with its expansive world and deep champion pool,” said Leanne Loombe, Head of Riot Forge. “We are sincerely committed to our developers’ long term success and together we aim to deliver great experiences for players of all types.”

Riot Forge will focus on developing completable game experiences, serving players who want to engage with the League of Legends Universe in different genres on various platforms, while complementing the live service games being developed internally by Riot Games that were shared during its LoL 10 Year Anniversary celebration. Riot Forge partners closely with its third party developers to ensure they are supported by Riot’s teams to create fun, compelling and unique game experiences in their own voice within the League of Legends Universe.

“We are always looking for new ways to bring the World of Runeterra and its champions to new and existing audiences around the world,” said Greg Street, VP of IP and Entertainment at Riot Games.
“There are so many talented game studios around the world that have exceptional experience and craft skills in all areas of game development, and we are really excited to work together to bring the LoL IP to new game experiences.”

With multiple titles in development, Riot Forge is the latest endeavor from Riot Games to expand the League of Legends Universe for all players around the world. It will release new game experiences that have yet to be seen, complementing the multiple new titles debuted by Riot Games during its 10-Year Anniversary Edition Riot Pls.

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Set in the world of League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra (LoR) is a digital strategy card game where skill, creativity, and cleverness determine your success.

In LoR you will go forth in heated battles building decks with your favorite League champions (and new characters) from the regions of Runeterra, each with their own style and strategic advantage.

Face off in dynamic, alternating combat full of opportunities for outplay and earn cards for free as you play or buy exactly what you want in the store, you’re fully in control of your collection.

But that’s just the beginning…

LoR is still in active development, but Riot Games are gearing up for beta in early 2020. In the meantime, they’re granting limited access for a couple preview patches (this is the second of the two).

The Expeditions Preview Patch runs from 3 AM AEDT on November 15 through 3 AM AEDT on November 20th, 2019 (this is the global turn on/turn off time).

These patches are a way for the devs to give an early look at the game while it’s still in development, showcase new features as they go… and squash some bugs in the process. And as a bonus for playing in these preview patches, you will receive a bunch of wildcards up front to help jump-start your deckbuilding experience.

This preview patch is all about the new Expeditions mode, so they are also providing some new bonuses to get you started on your runs, one Expeditions Token and 8000 shards.

In the Expeditions mode, you draft a deck as you go, overcoming as many opponents as you can with an evolving set of cards.

So you’ve found your favorite champs and learned the art of battle. But there’s more than one way to play Legends of Runeterra, and different skills you can master.

Like building a deck from scratch and crafting your strategy on the fly. Can you navigate the unknown, adapting to new cards and new foes, and still come out victorious?

In the Expeditions mode, you draft a deck as you go, overcoming as many opponents as you can with an evolving set of cards. The farther you journey, the greater the challenge; but when you’re on an Expedition, it’s not over til it’s over.

Unlike other modes, in Expeditions you don’t use any of the cards from your collection. Instead, you build a deck as you go with a series of picks and trades.

Every pick offers a different, random combination of champions, units, and spells. The cards in each pick are bundled together based on deck archetypes: You might select Disruption to add stuns and recalls to your arsenal, or Scrapheap for ways to cycle through your cards in search of the perfect play. There are over 20 archetypes to pick from, but over time you’ll create a strategy that’s entirely your own.

You start by choosing a couple of champions. As you continue drafting your deck, you’ll alternate between two types of picks: synergy and wild.

Synergy picks are based on the archetypes you chose previously; the cards in each pick are random, but they’re sure to work well with what you’ve drafted so far.

On the other hand, wild picks offer archetypes that may be totally different from what you’ve selected before. You might pick up a great option for enhancing what you already have, or change course after encountering an unexpected gem. You can even combine cards from three regions of Runeterra for a deck that can only be created in an Expedition. No matter what you choose during the initial draft, you’re guaranteed to come across more cards to support your strategy, but you’ll never know which ones you’ll find.

The draft doesn’t end when the matches begin.

After each match you get another chance to upgrade your deck, including additional champion picks to fill out your roster with more heavy hitters. But it’s the trade picks where your deckbuilding skill can really shine.

Trade what you have for what you need, refining your strategy with every swap. You can smooth out your mana curve, pick up some much needed spell support, or double down with multiple tried-and-true cards, even breaking the normal limit of 3 copies. You’ll continue to evolve and improve your deck all the way to the final match.

Your trial continues until you either win seven matches or lose two consecutive ones. Even if you fumble a match, one victory is all it takes to get back in the game. If you’re skilled enough to reach six wins, you’ll enter sudden death. The next match decides it all – will you get the coveted seventh win, or end your trial right then and there?

If your first trial doesn’t work out the way you want, don’t worry, every Expedition consists of two trials, and the better performance determines your rewards. That means you have an extra chance to make it to seven wins, or a free pass to try a completely wild strategy.

After you’ve completed both trials (or retired early), it’s time to collect your winnings. The rewards can be bountiful, and the more you win, the better they’ll be. No matter how you do, you’ll always receive at least one champion; but win enough matches, and your rewards can fully fund your next Expedition as well!

You can embark on three new Expeditions each week using Shards, Coins, or Expedition Tokens. After completing these, die-hard explorers who seek adventure purely for the experience can continue their trials in Open Play.

Whether it’s your first time drafting a deck or a glorious return to the seven-win Expedition, there are always more strategies to explore and another chance to claim victory. Pick your path, adapt your deck, and see how far you can go.

Draft mode is a great way to experiment with new strategies, some that you might never try otherwise, based on the different cards available to you each time. The downside is that it’s riskier than other formats, what happens if you get a weak selection of cards, or end a run early after an unfortunate loss at the beginning?

As with everything else in Legends of Runeterra, Riot Games have tried to keep what’s great and improve what’s not. Here’s a run down on what they came up with for Expeditions:

● Embark once, play twice. With two trials in every Expedition, you’re essentially playing two drafts every time. You can use it as a second chance after a bust, or an opportunity to build something crazy before try-harding your way to seven wins.

● Less stress losses. In a traditional draft, an early loss puts a crazy amount of pressure on you to not screw up. By changing it so a given trial ends after two consecutive losses, there’s a lot less stress and much more of a chance to continue on to victory.
● Strategic support. In other draft modes, the cards you get are completely arbitrary, which means you could work toward a cool strategy early, but then get no good options for it later. In Expeditions, the cards you encounter are still random, but if you start drafting a certain strategy early, you’re guaranteed to come across at least some options for it later as well. You’ll never know which cards you’ll get, but you’ll never be totally out
of luck either.
● Accessible & competitive. While we’ve made changes to make our version of drafting more accessible, it’s still a challenge for those that want to compete. Sudden death means seven wins is a real accomplishment (less than 10% of players will succeed). And of course, there’s the potential to combine three regions in your deck, compared to two in a normal game. We don’t want to give anything away, but we’re excited to see what new combinations you come up with.

To sum it up, Expeditions is a great mode for players who want to try out new regions, champions, and strategies in a real game without committing to unlocking them. It’s also a great way to challenge a different set of skills, especially your ability to adapt and evolve a deck over time. Whether you’re just starting out or simply looking for something fresh, each draft is a chance to explore Legends of Runeterra in a totally new way.

What else has changed since the last preview patch?

● As a thank you for playing this preview patch, Riot Games are giving a ton of bonus wildcards up front to help jump-start your deckbuilding experience (if you were in the first preview patch, you’ve already received these).

● They are also giving you an Expedition Token and 8000 Shards, so you can play all three Expeditions for free during this preview patch!

● The Vault opens Sunday, 17th November 2019 at 11:00 PM AEDT.

Legends of Runeterra is set to release its full version as soon as the developers have landed on an exact date for launch, but you can pre-register right now on both PC and mobile.

Pre-registering on PC gives you a chance to play in the closed beta on PC in early 2020, as well as during this preview patch right now.

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Riot Games today revealed True Damage, their next virtual band and League of Legends skin line (in-game, optional, cosmetic outfits), following up last year’s global musical sensation K/DA.

A collective of artists with their own unique musical and fashion styles, True Damage is made up of League of Legends’ champions Qiyana, Senna, Akali, Ekko, and Yasuo and will be available for purchase as a skin line for those champions on November 10th 2019.

The collective will perform in the Opening Ceremony presented by Mastercard at 1:00PM CET prior to the League of Legends World Championship at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France.

Special versions of skins called Prestige skins have been designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director of Women’s Collections, for two of the members of True Damage – Qiyana and Senna.

Qiyana’s Prestige Louis Vuitton skin will release on the same day as the True Damage skins’ release for all five champions, and Senna’s Prestige Louis Vuitton skin will be available in early 2020. Only available by playing games during the Worlds 2019 in-game event, Qiyana’s Prestige Louis Vuitton skin will be exclusively unlockable until November 25th 2019 at 7:00PM CET.

Louis Vuitton will also launch a capsule collection inspired by Qiyana and Senna’s Prestige skins, which will be revealed soon.

An all-star line up of Becky G, Keke Palmer, SOYEON of (G)I-DLE, DUCKWRTH, and Thutmose will bring True Damage to life as they represent each of the members to perform their single GIANTS at the League of Legends World Championship Finals.

“When League of Legends was released ten years ago, none of us could imagine the cultural phenomenon that it has become,” said Jessica Nam, lead producer for League of Legends. “Now it’s clear that gaming sits at the center of pop culture, and we couldn’t be more proud to partner with such great talent to showcase what League represents to the world.”

Since its launch in 2009, League of Legends has become one of the most popular PC games in the world and a leader in esports. Every year, the best League of Legends teams from 13 regional leagues compete in Worlds, which began this year in Berlin, shifted to Madrid for knockouts, and will culminate with the Nov. 10 final in Paris.

Last year’s World Championship was seen by 99.6 million unique viewers.

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