The LCS Summer 2024 season is set to kick off with an exhilarating Week 1, packed with thrilling matches and fierce competition. This preview provides a comprehensive look at the matchups, detailed schedules, and current standings to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action as North America’s top teams battle it out on the Rift!
Current Standings
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100 Thieves
0-0
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Cloud9
0-0
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Dignitas
0-0
–
FlyQuest
0-0
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Immortals
0-0
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NRG
0-0
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Shopify Rebellion
0-0
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Team Liquid
0-0
It is the first week of the tournament so it is a clean slate for all of the teams at 0-0.
Match-Ups & Schedule
: Liquid vs. FlyQuest
: Cloud9 vs. Dignitas
: 100 Thieves vs. NRG
: Immortals vs. Shopify
Participants
Hover or click on team logo for player information.
As the LEC 2024 season heats up, Week 2 brings a fresh round of exciting battles and pivotal matchups. Our preview covers the complete schedule and standings, highlighting the teams to watch and potential game-changers. Stay ahead of the curve with all the essential details for an action-packed week in European League of Legends!
Current Standings
1st
Fnatic
3-0
1st
SK Gaming
3-0
1st
Team BDS
3-0
4th
Karmine Corp
2-1
5th
G2 Esports
1-2
5th
MAD Lions KOI
1-2
5th
Rogue
1-2
5th
Team Heretics
1-2
9th
GIANTX
0-3
9th
Team Vilality
0-3
The big winners from the first week of competition were Fnatic, SK Gaming, and Team BDS who all managed to win three of their three games. This cements them as early table-toppers in 1st place.
Match-Ups & Schedule
: BDS vs. SK
: Fnatic vs. Rogue
: MAD Lions vs. Vitality
: Heretics vs. Karmine
: G2 vs. GIANTX
: Vitality vs. Heretics
: Rogue vs. G2
: GIANTX vs. MAD Lions
: SK vs. Fnatic
: Karmine vs. BDS
Participants
No roster changes this week as everything remains the same.
Hover or click on team logo for player information.
Get ready for an electrifying start to the LCK 2024 season! Week 1 promises thrilling matchups, detailed schedules, and the latest standings. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or exploring new contenders, this comprehensive preview has all the information you need to kick off the season in style.
Current Standings
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BRION
0-0
0-0
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Dplus
0-0
0-0
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DRX
0-0
0-0
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FearX
0-0
0-0
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Freecs
0-0
0-0
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Gen.G Esports
0-0
0-0
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Hanwha Life Esports
0-0
0-0
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KT Rolster
0-0
0-0
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Nongshim RedForce
0-0
0-0
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T1
0-0
0-0
It is a brand new tournament and so everyone is starting at 0-0 and an even playing field.
Match-Ups & Schedule
: Hanwha vs. Dplus
: RedForce vs. FearX
: Freecs vs. KT Rolster
: BRION vs. DRX
: FearX vs. Gen.G
: T1 vs. RedForce
: Freecs vs. BRION
: KT Rolster vs. Dplus
: Hanwha vs. DRX
: T1 vs. Gen.G
Participants
There have been no changes to the participating players on the teams this week as the tournament has just kicked off.
Hover or click on team logo for player information.
RuneScape’s Daemonheim dig site offers unique opportunities for players to engage in special research. These research tasks allow you to delve deeper into the history of Daemonheim, unlocking powerful rewards and enriching your Archaeology skill. This guide covers all the special research projects, detailing what you need to activate them, the rewards they offer, and how long they take to complete.
Lvl 75: Imposing Stature
Study: Statue of a Dragonkin on the top floor of Daemonheim
Time: 40 minutes
Chronote Cost: 283
Rewards:
9,583 Archaeology Experience
Lvl 79: Rest at the New Frontier
Study: Remnants of a Meeting Space in the northernmost room of the ground floor of Daemonheim
Time: 40 minutes
Chronote Cost: 299
Rewards:
11,116 Archaeology Experience
Snuff Box (damaged)
Lvl 103: On the Threshold of the Mind
Study: Imposing Door in the north-east room of the ground floor of Daemonheim, requiring Level 95 Dungeoneering
Time: 60 minutes
Chronote Cost: 255
Rewards:
23,750 Archaeology Experience
Lvl 109: Making Sense of Sense
Study: Research Tables in the north-east corner of the Warped Depths
RuneScape’s new Daemonheim dig site offers adventurers a chance to uncover three intriguing mysteries amidst the ruins. This guide will walk you through the steps to complete all the mysteries, explore the new excavation locations, and unlock exciting rewards.
A New Home
Requirements:
73 Archaeology [Boostable]
Rewards:
19,500 Archaeology Experience
Steps:
Find the following 5 items
Tokshak’s Ring from Castle Hall Rubble
Balarak’s Ring from Castle Hall Rubble
Halak’s Ring from Tunnelling Equipment Repository
Yorga’s Pipe from Botanical Reserve
Tarnished Plaque from Communal Space
Hand the items in to Skaldrun
A New Form
Requirements:
113 Archaeology [Boostable]
Rewards:
67,000 Archaeology Experience
Steps:
Find the following 5 items
Polished Stone from Projection Space
‘Charm Plate’ from Projection Space
Chunk of Primal Alloy from Security Booth
Cracked Totem from Traveller’s Station
Mangled Trinket from Traveller’s Station
Hand the items in to Skaldrun
A New Age
Requirements:
103 Archaeology
Twilight of the Gods Quest
A New Form Mystery
A New Home Mystery
Rewards:
67,000 Archaeology Experience
Steps:
Find a Strange Token from Projection Space, Security Booth, or Traveller’s Station
Speak to Skaldrun
Speak to Valluta in The Lost Grove
Speak to the Smuggler in the Daemonheim – Depths excavation site
RuneScape’s new Daemonheim dig site introduces three unique collections that adventurers can complete by excavating and restoring specific artifacts. This guide will help you find the necessary artifacts and complete each collection to unlock exclusive rewards.
RuneScape’s new Daemonheim dig site is brimming with excavation opportunities for players. Each site offers a variety of artifacts, materials, and items to discover. This guide details all excavation sites, the artifacts you can find, the materials required, and other notable items.
Lvl 73: Castle Hall Rubble
It is found on the ground floor in the western room.
Soil: Volcanic Ash
Materials:
Goldrune
Dragon Metal
Orgone
Orthenglass
Artefacts:
Castle Gatestone (damaged)
Engraved Ring of Kinship (damaged)
Other Items:
Balarak’s Ring
Tokshak’s Ring
Lvl 77: Tunnelling Equipment Repository
It is found on the ground floor in the northern room.
Soil: Volcanic Ash
Materials:
Dragon Metal
Orgone
Compass Rose
Orthenglass
Artefacts:
Exploratory Totem (damaged)
Excavator Portal Mine (damaged)
Other Items:
Halak’s Ring
Lvl 78: Botanical Reserve
It is located on the 1st floor in the northwestern room.
Soil: Volcanic Ash
Materials:
Dragon Metal
Compass Rose
Felt
Carbon Black
Artefacts:
Storage Totem (damaged)
Plant Seed Satchel (damaged)
Snuff Box (damaged)
Other Items:
Yorga’s Pipe
Lvl 87: Communal Space
It is located on the 1st floor in the eastern room.
Soil: Volcanic Ash
Materials:
Felt
Soapstone
Orgone
Artefacts:
Spent Summoning Charm (damaged)
‘Friendship Bracelet’ (damaged)
Homely Totem (damaged)
Other Items:
Tarnished Plaque
Lvl 103: Projection Space
It is found southwest within the depths.
Soil: Volcanic Ash
Materials:
Dragon Metal
Goldrune
Orthenglass
Artefacts:
Projection Attuner (damaged)
Golden Projection ‘Needle’ (damaged)
Other Items:
Balarak’s Sash Brush Piece 1
Balarak’s Sash Brush Piece 2
Balarak’s Sash Brush Piece 3
Strange Token (Archaeology)
‘Charm Plate’
Polished Stone
Lvl 107: Security Booth
It is found east of the mysterious engine in the center of the depths.
Soil: Volcanic Ash
Materials:
Carbon Black
Orgone
Orthenglass
Compass Rose
Artefacts:
Comfort Gatestone (damaged)
Halak’s Cube (damaged)
Other Items:
Balarak’s Sash Brush Piece 1
Balarak’s Sash Brush Piece 2
Balarak’s Sash Brush Piece 3
Strange Token (Archaeology)
Chunk of Primal Alloy
Lvl 113: Traveller’s Station
It is found in the northwest corner of the depths.
RuneScape introduces an exciting new mini dig site in the ruins of Daemonheim, promising a treasure trove of mysteries, artifacts, and unique rewards for adventurers. This update offers an immersive experience with three new mysteries, three collections, and sixteen artifacts to discover. Players can explore two level brackets of excavation locations: one for levels 73-87 and another for levels 103-113, providing challenges and rewards for a wide range of skill levels.
This dig site isn’t just about new discoveries; it also showcases a graphically overhauled and polished Daemonheim, making the experience visually captivating. In addition to the artifacts, players can uncover and restore two brand new skilling offhands specifically for the Archaeology and Hunter skills. A new relic power is also introduced, offering a more efficient method for training your Summoning skill, enhancing gameplay and progression. Dive into the Daemonheim dig site and unearth the secrets that await in this thrilling update.
Excavation Hotspots
Level
Hotspot
73
Castle Hall Rubble
77
Tunnelling Equipment Repository
78
Botanical Reserve
87
Communal Space
103
Projection Space
107
Security Booth
113
Traveller’s Station
For a full list of every artefact, material, and other item you can get from each excavation hotspot, visit our guide.
Mysteries
Mystery Name
Requirements
Rewards
A New Home
73 Archeology
19,500 Experience
A New Form
113 Archeology
67,000 Experience
A New Age
103 Archeology
67,000 Experience
For a full guide on how to solve all of these mysteries, check out our guide.
Collections
Name
Level Required
Collector
Dragonkin V
77
Sharrigan
Museum – Dragonkin V
77
Velucia
Dragonkin VI
87
Sharrigan
Museum – Dragonkin VI
87
Velucia
Dragonkin VII
113
Sharrigan
Museum – Dragonkin VII
113
Velucia
For a full guide on how to complete all of these collections, check out our guide.
Research
Name
Level
What to Study
Imposing Stature
75
Statue of a Dragonkin (Upstairs)
Rest at the New Frontier
79
Remnants of a Meeting Space (Tunnelling Equipment Repository)
On the Threshold of the Mind
103
Imposing Door (East of Tunnelling Equipment Repository)
Making Sense of Sense
109
Research Tables (North-East Corner of Warped Depths)
Thought Process
113
Mysterious Engine (Centre of Warped Depths)
Extra information about all of these special research can be found in our guide.
For more about the relic power, the new skilling off-hands, or to learn more about the development of this update – you can visit the news post or the dev diary.
Mattel and Outright Games have teamed up to launch Matchbox Driving Adventures, the first all-console and PC game inspired by the legendary Matchbox™ brand. Developed by Casual Brothers, the game will hit Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on September 20, 2024. Players can unlock, customize, and race authentic Matchbox vehicles across diverse environments and tracks, offering a captivating racing experience for both newcomers and longtime fans.
Matchbox Driving Adventures features two distinct game modes. In Adventure Mode, players explore Matchbox Adventure Island, solving quests for its inhabitants. Competition Mode offers a more intense racing experience with varied tracks and local multiplayer support for up to four players. This game captures the essence of Matchbox, providing a dynamic and exciting platform to explore and compete with beloved model cars.
Key Features:
12 Customizable Matchbox Vehicles: Race and personalize your favorite cars.
6 Unique Environments: Explore diverse landscapes.
14 Tracks with Variations: Multiple ways to race.
30+ Quests in Adventure Mode: Engage in epic missions.
Local Multiplayer: Race with up to four friends.
Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming at Mattel, emphasized the importance of bringing Matchbox to the digital world, stating
“Outright Games has captured the essence of Matchbox, creating an engaging world that beckons families to explore and compete with the model cars they know and love. We are eager to introduce a new generation to the legacy of Matchbox as they discover the joy of exhilarating real-world adventures and the thrill of the open road.”
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games, added
“Creating faithful replicas of some of the most iconic vehicles has been a labor of love that we know collectors and newcomers will enjoy unlocking and customizing as they navigate the game. We’re looking forward to fans of all ages getting hands-on with the different modes and exploring what Matchbox Driving Adventures has to offer.“
Matchbox’s Storied Legacy
Founded in 1953 by Jack Odell, Matchbox cars have been a staple for children and collectors worldwide. The brand began with a simple toy that could fit inside a matchbox and has since grown to include a wide range of miniature die-cast cars and vehicles. Today, Matchbox continues to thrive, with plans for a live-action film adaptation in the works.
Matchbox Driving Adventures will allow players to delve into the exciting world of Matchbox cars, bringing the thrill of racing and exploring to a new generation. For more information, check out the full game announcement trailer and follow Outright Games on YouTube, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
Get ready to rev your engines and hit the tracks on September 20th!
Esports Kingdom gives you all of the details about BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024, including the format, prize pool, schedule, participants, and how you can watch it.
CS:GO fans, lock and load! The BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024 is here with a massive $425,000 prize pool up for grabs. Eight elite teams clash in a double-elimination fight for survival, with only the top three from each group advancing to the single-elimination playoffs. Prepare for epic battles, clutch plays, and an esports showdown you won’t want to miss!
Format
The group stage is split in to two double-elimination groups. Each group has four teams in it. All matches will be best-of-three (BO3).
The top three teams from each group advance the playoffs. The winners of each group will advance to the Semifinals, while second place will face third place from the other group and vice versa.
The playoffs will be played in a single-elimination bracket, with the Semifinals being a BO3, while the Grand Final will be a best-of-five (BO5).
Prize Pool
The $425,000 USD prize pool will be distributed a follows:
🥇1st:$200,000 and a spot in the BLAST World Finals
🥈2nd: $85,000
🥉3rd/4th: $40,000
5th-6th: $20,000
7th-8th: $10,000
Participants
Hover or click on team logo for player information.
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Schedule
All times are converted in to your local time.
Group Stage
: FaZe vs. SAW
: NAVI vs. Astralis
: Vitality vs. VirtusPro
: Spirit vs. G2
: Group A Elimination Match
: Group A Winners Match
: Group B Elimination Match
: Group B Winners Match
Playoffs
: Quarterfinal #1
: Quarterfinal #2
: Semifinal #1
: Semifinal #2
: Grand Final
Where to Watch
You can watch BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024 in English live on the BLASTPremier Twitch channel (embedded below).