The LCS is getting desperate... / The Chovy MVP Paradox

Join MonteCristo and Thorin for more in-depth discussion about League of Legends esports! They explore the latest roster rumors across the LCK, LTA, LEC, and LPL, discuss the history of the Dade Award, and respond to the large fanbases and individuals who continue to be upset with ongoing discussions about their favorite teams and players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for an in-depth discussion with MonteCristo and Thorin as they recap the League of Legends Worlds Final between T1 and BLG! They explore the future of the top teams and debate Faker's place in the pantheon of esports legends. This is a must-watch for any fan of competitive gaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MonteCristo and Thorin react to League of Legends Worlds and discuss the Dade Award for 2024, where Chovy and Ruler could end up next year, Faker's Worlds glow up, narratives around T1, the LCK format and what it tells us about "MSI," thoughts on a fearless draft tournament, analysis of T1 vs GenG and WBG vs BLG, predictions for the Worlds Final, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for powering today's episode! This episode is sponsored by Opera GX, a browser intended for gamers! Download now at https://www.operagx.gg/lastfreenation 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 Get 50% off FACTOR meals at https://www.factormeals.com/lfn50 with code LFN50. High-quality, never-frozen meals delivered to your home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We react to the League of Legends Worlds matches. Other topics include GenG narrowly defeating FlyQuest, the potential knight vs Chovy Grand Finals matchup, how Faker's clutch factor could get T1 to another Worlds Final, layoffs at Riot Games, updates on a new League of Legends client and engine that were in development, the latest roster news, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for powering today's episode! EXPRESSVPN now sponsors Summoning Insight! Get THREE free months of service with our link: https://www.expressvpn.com/summoning Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code SUMMONING for 10% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss results of League of Legends Worlds, what's next for G2, Dplus, and Team Liquid, ongoing issues with the Swiss format, the lack of NA vs EU matchups at this year's Worlds, predictions for the Worlds Quarterfinals, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for supporting today's episode! This episode was sponsored by MeUndies. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://www.meundies.com/summoning Get 50% off FACTOR meals at https://www.factormeals.com/lfn50 with code LFN50. High-quality, never-frozen meals delivered to your home! Learn real-life conversation skills in another language! Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at https://www.babbel.com/SUMMONING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss every team in the League of Legends World Championship, reactions to the video released with Spawn and CoreJJ, potential winners for this year's Dade Award, Yone's place in the Worlds meta, the G2 vs T1 matchup, 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 @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SUMMONING at https://www.shopmando.com! 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 League of Legends World Championship, potential candidates for this year's Dade Award, 100 Thieves bombing out of Worlds Play-Ins, Riot's new global power rankings, the opening matchups at the Worlds Swiss Stage, updates from TSM, Zaboutine's hot take on 100 Thieves, the 2024 Worlds anthem: "Heavy is the Crown" by Linkin Park, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for powering this episode! Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code SUMMONING for 10% off your entire order. HELLO FRESH sponsored this episode! Head on over to https://www.hellofresh.com/FREELFN for FREE breakfast for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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