League of Legends stories
Mastercard launches unique gaming initiative with G2 Esports & Riot Games
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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commerce systems
Mastercard debuts its first gaming initiative, the 'Gamer Academy', in collaboration with G2 Esports and Riot Games.
Study reveals Minecraft the hardest mobile game ever
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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gaming
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mobile gaming
Minecraft: Pocket Edition is the most searched for and most cheat-searched mobile game, according to a study by Mozillion.
Riot Games is bringing the League of Legends eSports tournament to Sydney this July
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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eSports fans have something to celebrate about because a huge international tournament is coming to Sydney, Australia this July.
Winners announced: NZ's first high school eSports champs
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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gaming
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league of legends
Mount Roskill Grammar School (MRG) crowned first-ever New Zealand secondary school eSports champions in the High School League One (HSL1) tournament.
Tournament getting eSports into NZ schools preps round 2
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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gaming
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league of legends
New Zealand's high school gaming league, HSL, is set to expand to 100 schools in Season Two, with hopes to go international in Season Three.
LoL League of Origin teams and tickets have been announced
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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gaming
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Rugby League may have the State of Origin, but League of Legends players have the League of Origin. This is a big tournament with teams from NZ and AU.
High School League playoffs and the road to the finals
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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gaming
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league of legends
Latest announcements from the High School League tell us how the finals will look and promise some fierce competition yet to come.
High School League competition amps up in week eight
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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league of legends
eSports teams are becoming more prevalent in education, offering gaming enthusiasts a chance to turn their passion into a career.
High school eSports teams to clash live for the first time
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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gaming
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league of legends
The first high school eSports league in New Zealand kicks off tonight, with teams competing in League of Legends. Let the games begin!.
NZ League of Legends high school eSports competition is a success
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
It wasn't too long ago that you couldn't earn money playing video games as a sport. Well the first high school competition happened in NZ.
Oceania League of Legends champions crowned in Australia
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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league of legends
The League of Legends tournament is now over for the Oceanic teams. The championships were held during the weekend in Australia.
League of Legends competition heading to the Grand Final
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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league of legends
The League of Legends Oceanic Pro League (OPL) is nearly coming to and end with the Grand Final taking place in Australia later this month.
First-person MOBA fun with Battleborn
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
Gearbox Software, creators of the seminal Borderlands series of first-person shooters brings us a new franchise with Battleborn.
Oceania League of Legends winners crowned
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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league of legends
Oceania has now found its League of Legends winners. The Chiefs outlasted everyone in Oceania and will now head overseas for more competition.
League of Legends OPL playoffs start today
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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league of legends
The playoffs for the Oceanic Pro League (OPL) in League of Legends starts later today and fans will be able to watch the action unfold online.
League of Legends viewing parties coming to HOYTS cinemas in Australia and NZ
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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league of legends
Fans of eSports will be happy to know that Riot Games has teamed up with HOYTS to show League of Legends matches on the big screen.
Riot Games to run 'Ocean Week' event for League of Legends players
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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league of legends
If you play League of Legends, you will be happy to know that Riot Games is holding as special 'Ocean Week' event to be played on Oceanic servers.
League of Legends' OPL Grand Final to be screened at Hoyts Cinemas in Auckland
Thu, 7th Jan 2016
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gaming
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league of legends
For fans of eSports, you will be happy to know you have a chance to watch an important OPL event on the big screen in Auckland.
Interview with pro League of Legends player Derek 'Raydere' Trang
Sat, 21st Mar 2015
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gaming
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league of legends
PlayOn NZ had the opportunity to interview Derek 'Raydere' Trang who is a professional League of Legends player.
Riot reveals 'Ocean Week' challenge for local League of Legends players
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Get ready League of Legends players in Australia and New Zealand - Ocean Week is coming! Earn rewards and help choose the ultimate champion.