Critical Strike: A League of Legends Esports Podcast

And another king has risen to the LCS throne. The young wolves of Evil Geniuses' talented League team have made their mark, and the Crit Strike lads are hear to sing their praises. Join Tyler, Mike, and Henrique as they delve into what this historic win means for NA League and more.

In today's comeback episode with the boys, Tyler, Mike, and Henrique talk about everything playoffs related in the LCK, LCS, and LEC. From T1's ultimate run to glory, LEC MVP discussions, and more, the Crit Strike squad wasted no time diving into the fray.

Sometimes, life comes at you fast. The Critical Strike boys had just finished praising Cloud9 and LS in Episode 43, only for the team to release the enigmatic head coach before their first game of week three. In this extra long episode, Tyler, Mike, and Henrique break down the situation, while also jumping into TSM's current conundrum and talking about the race for the playoffs in the LEC.

The sermon has already started, so find a seat and get ready for the next lesson to be delivered by LS and Cloud9 as Tyler, Mike, and Henrique break down the first week of the 2022 LCS Spring Split. The lads also talk TSM, Dignitas' ceiling, Champions Queue and the LEC's best players by role through the first half of the split.

Superteams are a dime a dozen in the competitive League of Legends scene, but not all juggernauts become successful over night. In today's episode, Tyler, Mike, and Henrique discuss what's next for Team Vitality following a disastrous 0-3 start to the season, as well as talks around the future of the LCS, and more.

Time is flying by. It feels like Edward Gaming just lifted the Summoner's Cup in Europe, but we're already preparing for the next LEC and LCS year. In today's episode, Tyler, Henrique, and Mike jump into a ton of discussions around the scene, including the LCS Lock In, the LEC's opening Spring Split weekend, and too-early predictions for Worlds.

It's been a busy offseason for LCS teams. After a significant hiatus, Critical Strike is back to preview everything that has happened in North America through the past two months. From Team Liquid's superteam forming, question marks across the board for Cloud9 and TSM, or Evil Geniuses' skyhigh ceiling, Tyler, Henrique, and Mike have brought a special extended episode to break down all the rosters we've seen as we head towards the new year.

It's been one hell of a week for LoL Esports fans. Whether it's Bjergsen and SwordArt leaving TSM, Perkz reportedly leaving NA, or Bwipo leaving Fnatic, the Tyler, Mike, and Hank are here to break down the possibilities for you today. Also, a pretty bold prediction is made for where Rekkles might end up in 2022.

With the group stage at Worlds 2021 finally over, we now know the teams battling it out in the knockout stage of the tournament. LPL caster and 2020 LoL Esports Prediction Champion Joe "Munchables" Fenny has joined Tyler, Hank, and Mike to discuss a plethora of things, including whether or not FPX is the biggest disappointment in Worlds history, the rise of the LCK, and the appropriate amount of copium that Western fans should take before the quarterfinals begins.

On this week's episode, the gang is joined by a foremost expert on all things DFM and LJL, Alex "MaskedSwan" Swan of LJL Officially Unofficial for a fascinating deep dive on the history and context surrounding the history that the team's players and the org itself made in becoming the first Japanese team ever to make the Worlds group stage. And because he felt left out as another minor region homer, Hank gives a eulogy for RED Canids. Oh, and Meg's Game back :)

Less than a week remains before the start of Worlds 2021, and Riot Games has injected even more hype into the fanbase by releasing the tournament's anthem, Burn It All Down featuring PVRIS. In celebration of the newest musical release, Critical Strike has ranked all 8 themes for you to enjoy.

Well, boys and girls, get ready. Worlds 2021 is finally here and the Critical Strike crew has come together to give you the rundown of the group draw for both the Play-ins and Main Event. Our trio discusses multiple topics, including Hank's CBLOL Corner for RED Canids, Meg's EU copium for Fnatic, and Tyler's trust issues with Team Liquid and Cloud9.

Worlds is a few weeks away, but Tyler, Hank, and Mike are here to break down three of the most pressing questions before the tournament, including who will win MVP, which team will be the biggest underperformer, and who will win it all.

As we approach Worlds 2021, Meg, Tyler, Hank and Mike all revisit their coldest takes of the year so far, including their never-ending faith in G2 and CLG. Afterward, they fire up the flames to give out their hottest takes for this upcoming Worlds event, including reasons why they believe Rogue, MAD Lions, and PSG Talon will all win the entire show this year.

In a week where G2 Esports and TSM both had their seasons ended after making huge moves in the off-season, where MAD Lions recaptured glory, and where Faker clinched a return to Worlds, the gang tries their best to fit it all into one episode. Michael Kelly joins the show, as do Meg and Ethan Garcia via audio snippets of their #spicy #esports #takes. If you enjoy the show, please rate, subscribe, and share!

In today's special episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank go through the League of Legends rosters of 20 countries that would participate in a hypothetical World Cup in 2021. Join all the festivities, where the crew talks about the star-studded lineups, the randomized groups, and who would win the whole tournament.

In Critical Strike's 30th episode, Michael Kelly joins Tyler and Hank to talk about the upcoming LCS playoffs, including how the first round will play out, and ultimately, who will win the tournament. Later on, the team hangs around to talk about this year's World Championship, and their thoughts on which teams could be representing their regions.

In today's late episode, Lara Lunardi joins Meg, Tyler, and Hank to talk about something that has affected many people in the esports industry: burnout. The squad answers a few questions, like what burnout looks and feels like, how to avoid it, and what to do when you get that dreaded feeling of dissatisfaction.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank react to the recent criticisms raised towards Counter Logic Gaming's "private team meeting" video. Afterward, they talk about the new blood that has entered the LCS and LEC, and how many stocks they'd buy in specific rookies.

In today's episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank talk about everything Akshan, including a rundown of his kit, how broken he could be on release, and if Riot should start focusing on champion reworks rather than new releases. Afterward, the squad discusses all the things they want to see from League's lore and the upcoming Riot MMO.

In this extra long episode, the team talks about Team Liquid's tumultuous season, and how G2 Esports' has lost their magic. The squad also reminisces about how the podcast first started, and their best advice for anyone who wants to get into esports journalism.

In this special quadcast episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank are joined by Michael Kelly to discuss the current happenings around the LCS and LEC, including the tragic tale of CLG, the worrying trend of roster swaps in NA, and naming a top 5 for each LCS role in the 2021 Summer Split.

In today's spicy episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank discuss the surprising roster moves that have gone on in the LCS, including Alphari and Zven's benching. Afterward, the squad ranks every role in the LEC from best to worst, where they get into some good debates on the best in the league.

In today's episode, Meg makes her triumphant return to the show as the team talks about the big roster shifts that have occurred across the LCS and LEC, including Zven leaving Cloud9's starting roster, Adam joining Fnatic, and SK Gaming's Treatz moving to jungle. Afterward, the trio ranks the junglers of the LEC.

In today's episode, the lads take a somber moment to reflect on the life and times of Cloud9's 2021 Mid-Season Invitational run. Afterward, they talk about the exciting knockout stage matchups between RNG, MAD Lions, DWG-KIA, and PSG Talon. Critical Strike is a League of Legends podcast featuring Tyler Esguerra, Meg Kay, and hosted by Henrique DaMour. Catch new episodes every single week!

In today's episode, Tyler and Hank are joined by Dot Esports' Michael Kelly in another Ladscast edition of Critical Strike. The guys answer some hard-hitting topics before the start of the Rumble Stage, like Cloud9's amazing victory over DWG-KIA, why a lack of competition could negatively affect RNG, and MAD Lions' chance to win the tournament. Critical Strike is a League of Legends podcast featuring Tyler Esguerra, Meg Kay, and hosted by Henrique DaMour. Catch new episodes every single week!

In today's episode, Meg, Tyler, Hank, and Mike give their first hot takes after the first day of the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational. Don't miss any the spice, including Meg's prediction of a DK-MAD Finals, Hank trying to convince the others that paiN Gaming will make it out of the group stage, and much more. Critical Strike is a League of Legends podcast featuring Tyler Esguerra, Meg Kay, and hosted by Henrique DaMour. Catch new episodes every single week!

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank are first joined by LPL caster Robert "Dagda" Price to talk about RNG and their form going through the 2021 Spring Split. In part two, the LCK's Maurits "Chronicler" Jan Meeusen joins the gang to break down why DAMWON Gaming is so strong, and what their only weakness could be heading into MSI.

In this week's episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank talk about a handful of topics surrounding the LCS, including 100 Thieves' recent pickup of Abbedagge and head coach Reapered, what TSM can do for the 2021 Summer Split, and Cloud9's ceiling at MSI.

In this episode, Tyler, Meg, and Henrique are joined by former LEC caster James "Stress" O'Leary to talk shop about the MAD Lions' 2021 Spring Split success story, while also giving some great insight on how they've evolved as a team from his time as a manager with the organization.

In this episode, Dot Esports' Pablo "Bloop" Suárez joins Meg, Tyler, and Hank to discuss what happened with Fnatic this season, what to expect from the LEC Finals, and the current happenings in the LCS. Also, a rivalry is born between the guys as they play another round of Meg's Game: Playoff Edition.

In today's episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank give a quick rundown of some of last week's LEC playoff matches, preview the upcoming weekend, and debut the first-ever Critical Strike Awards.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler and Hank first talk about how the LEC playoff picture is shaping up. In the second half, Michael Kelly joins the lads to make sense of the LCS postseason race.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank catch up with esports journalist and interviewer Lara Lunardi to talk about the evolution of esports fashion, our favorite pieces of team merchandise, and some of the best and worst jerseys in recent memory.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank hop in to talk about MSI 2021, the tournament's new format, and what could have been during last year's MSI.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank are joined by LCS analyst Emily Rand to discuss the finer details surrounding the possible removal of the LCS import rule.

The Crit Strike crew has hit the tenth episode mark! In this special episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank debut a new trivia game, discuss last week's LCS fiesta, and choose the LEC's mid-season MVP.

In this week's episode, Meg, Tyler, and Hank are joined by former pro player and analyst Hai for a deep dive into the first week of the LCS, including the current state of TSM. Later, the team discusses the different layers of cake that the LEC is made up of, and where teams should stack up by the end of week four.

In this episode, Tyler and Henrique are joined by Dot Esports writer Michael Kelly to give their first reactions to the LCS Lock In, as well as their way-too-early Finals and awards predictions for the 2021 Spring Split.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Henrique are joined by Dan "Foxdrop" Wyatt as they discuss the LEC superweek, the chances of G2 losing against Astralis in week two, and much more.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Henrique are joined by Dot Esports' Pablo "Bloop" Suárez to talk about their first impressions of the LCS, as well as their predictions of the upcoming 2021 LEC Spring Split.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Henrique break down their three burning questions for the League European Championship. Later in the show, retired commentator and analyst Indiana "Froskurinn" Black joins Meg to talk about her recent decision to leave casting behind, how she believes she'll be remembered in that role and what's next for her career.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Henrique are joined by Dot Esports' new chief reporter and investigative lead Jacob Wolf to talk about their first impressions of the new LCS rebrand, why the change was a necessary one, and what they want to see from the broadcast moving forward.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Henrique take a look at three burning questions that some people have had for the North American League of Legends scene, including whether the league should have a salary cap, if the import rule should exist, and what NA needs to do to help develop its amateur players.

In this episode, Meg, Tyler, and Henrique discuss some of the possible future stars of the League of Legends esports scene, while also taking a look at the past legends of the game and how they helped shape their love of League of Legends.

In the Critical Strike Podcast's debut episode, Meg, Tyler and Henrique talk about the 2020 League of Legends offseason, including the new age of the LCS, the state of the LEC after Rekkles's move to G2 Esports and much more.