T1 and « Faker » want to continue writing their legend. Reigning world champion, finalist in 2022, the South Korean team and its icon are aiming this Saturday, November 2 in London (Great Britain) for a fifth global title during the League of Legends video game world championships, facing the Chinese from Bilibili Gaming.
The immense O2 Arena in the British capital is hosting the final of the « Worlds »the most anticipated event of the year for fans of video game competitions. In case of victory, T1 would win a fifth title in seven appearances in the final.
“An extremely rare phenomenon”
Common denominator of all the coronations of T1, Sang-hyeok « Faker » Lee, an icon of League of Legends for over a decade and a fan favorite, will try to continue to write his legend. Rarely, he will be accompanied for the third year in a row by the same four teammates.
“From year to year, usually, there are always one or two changes, or even many more. And there, it’s a core that stays together”explains to AFP Kevin Remy, alias « Tweekz »who comments on competitions « LoL » for the OTP chain. “This is a phenomenon that is extremely rare in League of Legends and even in esports in general. »
League of legends (« LoL »for those in the know) is an extremely popular game played five against five where the objective is to destroy the opposing team’s fortress. Historically, South Korea has been the dominant nation in the competition, but in recent years Chinese teams have made inroads into the sport, winning three of the last six finals.
“This is the basic rivalry in League of Legends, since the two best leagues are the Chinese leagues and the South Korean league”continues « Tweekz ».
According to him, the Chinese from Bilibili Gaming have the weapons to prevent T1 from winning a new title. “They have the potential and the level of play to give us a grand final”he assures.
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