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Interestingly, this award has been exclusively won by mid-laners since its inception in 2021, with previous winners including ShowMaker (2021), Zeka (2022), and Faker himself in both 2023 and 2024. As expected, T1 and ZOFGK continued to dominate the Player of the Year categories for the second consecutive year, following their back-to-back World Championship victories in 2023 and 2024. This success came just days after Faker, Oner, and Keria were inducted into the KeSPA Esports Hall of Fame 2024, further solidifying their legendary status in the esports community. A total of 24 awards were presented at the LCK Awards 2024, recognizing both individual and team achievements, as well as honoring those who have contributed from behind the scenes. Below, we highlight the winners of the LCK Awards 2024 while also revisiting some notable accolades from the LCK Awards 2023. There’s only one tournament scheduled for December so far, but is there a better way to end the year than with a Counter-Strike major?

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Riot Games, publisher behind “League of Legends,” will pay $100 million to settle suit alleging pay disparity, gender bias and sexual harassment. Team Liquid is the Dodgers of the esports world, spending big to recruit and train elite athletes at their state-of-the-art facility in Santa Monica. The new CS2 season is kickstarted with the BLAST Bounty Spring qualifier, beginning Jan. 14.

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Even if major esports events can sell out stadiums, those tickets cost less than for an average American football or basketball game. Esports fans also spend far less on merchandise and digital goods than traditional sports fans. While 261 million people globally watch esports at least once a month, each enthusiast produces only $5.30 in revenue per year, according to industry tracker NewZoo. Esports, or competitive video gaming, has exploded in popularity in recent years. With millions of fans and lucrative prize pools, it’s no wonder that esports is becoming a major player in the entertainment industry. Caster Jun, beloved by the League of Legends esports community for his passionate narratives during Worlds teasers, won the Patriot Award.

As technology continues to advance and more people become interested in competitive gaming, the potential for esports to become a major player in the sports world is very real. Esports Talk is a leading esports news platform dedicated to providing timely and in-depth coverage of the esports industry and those who power it. Esports Talk is home to a variety of coverage and Retro Bowl content types all driven by a singular focus when it comes to keeping fans and newcomers alike in the loop on the latest in esports news. Three-month stints have become increasingly common in the Dota 2 scene as professional players frequently switch teams as the continue to search for the best squad to help them succeed. After joining the organization on October 1, 2024, he has now been placed on the bench.

It’s all about shooters in August, with the always popular IEM Cologne kicking off the month, before VALORANT Champions 2024 takes center stage. All eyes will be on Tokyo at the end of April as FGC fans from across the world descend on Japan for EVO. Before that, Europe’s finest LoL teams will do battle at the LEC Spring Finals while CS2 heads to China for IEM Chengdu. Making matters worse, viewership for the League of Legends Championship Series, one of the most mainstream leagues in esports, is at a five-year low, according to data aggregated by Esports Charts. As viewership declined, broadcast and streaming deals became less lucrative or less common for U.S. and European esports leagues. “I get to show my community what high tier gaming products should look and feel like.”

In mid-November, a well-liked app for connecting the esports fandom called Juked.gg, shuttered after failing to find a buyer. LoL’s North American players’ association has voted to hold the first strike to ever hit esports. Korean Pokemon pros have been disqualified after running “Metronome only” teams in the regional finals. Today, Team Vitality unveiled its 2025 Pro Jersey, created in partnership with the Danish sportswear company, offering a design that combines the organization’s signature colors and identity with Hummel’s enduring chevron. The jersey features Team Vitality’s bee logo, placed within the Eiffel Tower and encircled by a globe–symbolizing the team’s Parisian origins, plus its wider fanbase around the world.

As the industry continues to grow, we can expect to see even more games and tournaments emerge in the world of esports. Stay ahead in the fast-paced world of esports with our live updates from majoresports tournaments and championships globally. With Strafe, you’ll never miss a moment, as we ensure you’re always informed about your favourite teams and players. For over five years, he has written about, previewed, or reviewed new games, hardware, retro titles, esports, LEGO, new businesses, awards, merchandise, and industry reports.