Why Riot doesn't care about esports / T1 are a "mid" team

We are joined by Aux, Dagda, Nyamaera, and Cubby to preview League of Legends Worlds 2024! Topics include the statuses of all 4 major regions, favorites and dark horse picks, and which players and champions will thrive in this Worlds meta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss Rekkles being named T1's Worlds sub, the release of Deadlock and the slow death of the MOBA genre, the lack of LPL representation in the Worlds talent announcement, new information on Jojopyun's exit from Cloud9, why NRG made the correct move in leaving the LCS, the LNG and Scout drama coming into Worlds, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for powering today's episode! Manscaped skincare products are designed for your most delicate parts! Grab 20% OFF + Free Shipping with code LFN at https://www.manscaped.com Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SUMMONING at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reactions to our recent Zeka hype video, lies that Redditors continue to tell about us, the LCK and LCS Finals, T1 failing to reach the Finals, Peanut stepping up, the League of Legends patch going into the final matches, the overall viewership of global leagues, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss backlash from T1 and Faker fans, Cloud9's options following their disappointing 2024 run, Chovy's current era, the LEC Season Finals roadshow, Fnatic and G2's chances at Worlds, analysis of the LPL Regional Finals, and more! Thank you to the sponsors for today's episode! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/lfn TODAY to get 15% off your Raycon order, plus free shipping! Thank you to INTOTHEAM for sponsoring this week's episode! You must use our link to receive 10% discount on anything you purchase on the website: https://www.intotheam.com/lfn Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SUMMONING at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss LEC, LCS, LCK, and LPL playoff updates, Riot Games backpedaling on their 2025 update promises, why Adam caused BDS to miss out on Worlds, the underrated Knight vs Chovy rivalry, problems at Cloud9, the lackluster in-person experience at League of Legends events, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss playoffs in the LCS, LEC, and LPL, Riot discovering that Twitch subs exist, Chovy winning LCK MVP, what the lack of roadshows combined with VALORANT's schedule says about Riot's priorities, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss new esport team emotes in the League of Legends shop, Faker's surprising choice on T1 socials, KT defeating Gen.G, upcoming LPL and LEC matches, Team Liquid's dominance in LCS, the struggles of 100 Thieves, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for supporting today's episode! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SUMMONING at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod Get 50% off FACTOR meals at https://www.factormeals.com/lfn50 with code LFN50. High-quality, never-frozen meals delivered to your home! Thank you to INTOTHEAM for sponsoring this week's episode! You must use our link to receive 10% discount on anything you purchase on the website: https://www.intotheam.com/lfn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the T1 vs Gen.G match, the infamous Faker video, how the new patch will affect LCK Playoffs and Worlds, Riot Games and their history of favoring Arcane over esports narratives, Cloud9 vs Team Liquid, previews for LPL Playoffs and LEC Season Finals, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss Naz Aletaha stepping down as the Global Head of LoL Esports, the business practices and failures of Riot Games in esports, the disastrous LEC Summer Playoffs, the state of top lane globally, updates on Cloud9 in the LCS, results from LCK and LPL, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for this episode! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SUMMONING at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod ​HELLO FRESH sponsored this episode! Head on over to https://www.hellofresh.com/LFNAPPS for FREE appetizers for life! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/lfn TODAY to get 15% off your Raycon order, plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the new Olympic Esports Games, KC's recent success, the baffling priority on Renekton, previews and predictions for the LEC Playoffs, the latest drama featuring Caedrel, KC fans, and Faker, T1 losing multiple matches, the latest from the LCS and LPL, and more! Thanks to this episode's sponsors! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SUMMONING at https://www.shopmando.com! ​ Get 50% off FACTOR meals at https://www.factormeals.com/lfn50 with code LFN50. High-quality, never-frozen meals delivered to your home! EXPRESSVPN now sponsors Summoning Insight! Get THREE free months of service with our link: https://www.expressvpn.com/summoning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices