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Caps becomes League of Legends' next Hall of Legends entry, and it's about time
Riot Games is inducting G2 Esports player Rasmus 'Caps' Winter into the League of Legends Hall of Legends. Caps, a prominent European player since 2016, has been a key figure for G2 Esports since 2019, known for his midlane dominance and longevity. An in-game event celebrating his career, including a potential Tristana skin, will begin on September 10.
BTS icon V has reached Master rank in League of Legends, while on tour
BTS member V (Kim Tae-hyung) has achieved the Master rank in League of Legends, a tier occupied by the top 0.84% of players, on the highly competitive Korean server. This accomplishment is particularly notable as V is currently on BTS's world tour celebrating their new album, Arirang.
Country Turns To Gaming Legend To Counterplay Online Gambling Epidemic
South Korea has appointed esports legend Lee Sang-hyeok, known as 'Faker', as an honorary police officer to combat a rise in online gambling, particularly among youth. Faker will produce public service announcements to promote a reporting system for cyber gambling issues. This initiative aims to encourage young people to seek help for gambling addiction, with incentives like autographed uniforms for participants.
Faker becomes an honorary Korean police officer to help discourage online gambling
Esports legend Faker, also known as Lee Sang-hyeok, has been appointed an honorary police officer and ambassador for cyber-gambling prevention by the Korean National Police Agency. He will participate in promotional activities to discourage youth online gambling and encourage reporting through a new voluntary system.
League of Legends patch 26.13 is finally dealing with its Senna problem
League of Legends patch 26.13 introduces significant nerfs to the champion Senna, addressing her problematic synergy with items like Doran's Helm and Stattik Shiv, and reducing her soul drop rate. These changes aim to rebalance Senna's effectiveness as both a damage dealer and a support. The patch also includes buffs for Aphelios, Kindred, LeBlanc, and Qiyana, and nerfs for Bard, Brand, Cassiopeia, and Rek'Sai, alongside a buff to the Imperial Mandate item.
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Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has been recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026. Additionally, the game 'Everything' received two accolades at The Gayming Awards 2026.
NVIDIA, KRAFTON, NC and Reigning ‘League of Legends’ Champions T1 Celebrate RTX Spark at Korea’s PC Bangs
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang introduced the new RTX Spark superchip in South Korea, targeting personal AI and gaming. Leading developers like KRAFTON and NC are integrating the technology, which promises high-performance gaming on slim laptops and efficient desktops. Huang celebrated the launch with esports team T1 and demonstrated games like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and CINDER CITY at local PC bangs.
League of Legends Faker becomes first esports athlete to appear on Korean postage stamps
South Korea will issue a commemorative postage stamp in October 2026 honoring esports athlete Lee Sang-hyeok, also known as Faker. This marks the first time an esports player will be featured on a Korean stamp, a significant recognition for the dominant League of Legends professional who has achieved numerous accolades throughout his career.
Razer Unveils Viper V4 Pro and Gigantus V2 Pro – Pro-Level Gaming Gear | Invision Game Community
Razer has launched the Razer Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse and Razer Gigantus V2 Pro mouse mat, developed with input from professional esports players like Lee Sang-Hyeok and Nikola Kovač. The Viper V4 Pro features a lightweight design, advanced sensor, and low-latency wireless, while the Gigantus V2 Pro offers customizable surfaces for different playstyles.
A NEW PINNACLE FOR COMPETITIVE GAMING PERFORMANCE – RAZER UNVEILS THE VIPER V4 PRO AND GIGANTUS V2 PRO
Razer has launched the Razer Viper V4 Pro wireless esports mouse and the Razer Gigantus V2 Pro soft gaming mouse mat, designed for competitive gamers. The Viper V4 Pro features advanced sensor technology and ultra-low latency, while the Gigantus V2 Pro offers five distinct speed ratings for tailored control. Both products were developed with input from professional esports players.