League of Legends news stories

According to a study by Mozillion, Minecraft: Pocket Edition tops the list as both the most searched for game and the one players need help with and try to cheat the most.

eSports fans have something to celebrate about because a huge international tournament is coming to Sydney, Australia this July.

"The greatest honour for me is that we are leaving our mark in the progression of eSports and influencing the communities around us."

"We’ve had lots of feedback from teachers and players that this is providing students a good opportunity to represent their schools."

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

Latest announcements from the High School League tell us how the finals will look and promise some fierce competition yet to come.

"The reception from notably the teachers has been absolutely mind blowing, and I'm stoked to see that enthusiasm from everyone involved.”

“Having an eSports team at school has allowed these students to actually come together and find some pride in representing the school.”

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.

The League of Legends tournament is now over for the Oceanic teams. The championships were held during the weekend in Australia.

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.

Oceania has now found its League of Legends winners. The Chiefs outlasted everyone in Oceania and will now head overseas for more competition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PlayOn NZ had the opportunity to interview Derek "Raydere" Trang who is a professional League of Legends player.

League of Legends players from Australia and New Zealand are invited to participate in "Ocean Week" happening later this month.