Editor's Note: The following opinion piece is written by James O'Hagan and does not represent the views of The Esports Advocate and its staff. There’s nothing like a heavy wallet to test the elasticity of one's principles. In the sprawling, neon-drenched world of esports, where every other tweet trumpets a commitment to equality and inclusivity, the allure of Saudi money has proven irresistible. This isn’t just a minor slip; it’s a headlong plunge into a chasm of hypocrisy. As Esports...

In a new guest post, Shikenso Analytics Director of Sales and Marketing Benedikt Becker explains why the recent decline in viewership for the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Spring Split weekend wasn’t all bad news for Riot Games—digging beyond the surface level data reveals some interesting facts about the audience watching LCS, its media value, and more. The recent conclusion of the LCS Spring Split witnessed a new low in the history of the league, with viewership numbers hitting...