Red Post Collection: Brief updates on Skarner & Sion, Ghostcrawler on "Hardcore" vs "Casual", and more!

Posted on at 11:32 AM by Moobeat
This afternoon's red post collection features Xelnath with a brief update on the Sion rework, Meddler mentioning the Skarner passive changes are something they are trying to get on the PBE "within a patch or two", Baconhawk with a note on the disappearance of River Spirit Nami, and Ghostcrawler expanding on his earlier comments of "hardcore" vs "casual". 

Continue reading for more information!

NA LCS Summer Split Week 2

Posted on at 11:31 AM by Glyceroll
The NA LCS Summer Split continues with week 2, featuring eight games over the weekend.
Continue reading for a (spoiler free) look at team info, schedules, and VODs once they become available!

Red Post Collection: Two New Pentakill Tracks, Chances are No new Eve skin until VU, and more!

Posted on at 1:51 PM by Moobeat
This morning's red post collection features the premiere of TWO new Pentakill singles, IronStylus commenting that the chances are Evelynn won't receive a new skin until after her eventual visual upgrade, BuboBubo discussing the new Battle Boost feature in OfA:MM, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

5/29 PBE Update ; Pentakill Splash Art

Posted on at 12:51 PM by Moobeat
The PBE has been updated with a new PENTAKILL splash that's shared between all five Pentakill skins!
Continue reading for more information!

May Bundles Out Now - "Pool Party" & "Winter Warriors"

Posted on at 11:48 AM by Moobeat
Two new limited time, flex cost bundles are now available! Cool off with the "Pool Party" bundle or chill out with the "Winter Warriors" bundle, both available at 50% off the normal price through June 5th!
Continue reading for a better look at these limited time bundles.

Red Post Collection: The Design Values of LoL, One for All: Mirror Mode 5/29-6/8, TTL Discussion and more!

Posted on at 4:20 AM by Moobeat
[ A new PENTAKILL Song is up! Deathfire Grasp! ]

This morning's red post collection features a new dev blog on The Design Values of League of Legends, Scarizard discussing the Twisted Treeline and the recent jungle changes, Praeco with more on the PENTAKILL album, a reminder that One for All: Mirror Mode is now available until June 8th, and more! 
Continue reading for more information!

EU LCS Summer Split Week 2

Posted on at 4:15 AM by Glyceroll
The European LCS continues on with Week two, featuring eight games played over the next two days!
Continue reading for a (spoiler free) look at team info, schedules, and VODs once they become available!

Champion and Skin Sale 5/30 - 6/2

Posted on at 1:19 AM by Moobeat
A new champion and skin sale starts tomorrow! Between May 30th and June 2nd, you'll be able to pick up Headhunter Nidalee for 487 RP, Midnight Ahri for 375 RP, Void Nocturne for 260 RP, Lucian for 487 RP, Talon for 440 RP and Anivia for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!

5/28 PBE Update: Woad Scout Quinn Splash, Pentakill Mordekaiser and Sona updates, Karthus Champ Select Quote

Posted on at 3:59 PM by Moobeat
The PBE has been updated! In addition to another balance change for Kha'Zix, today's update features the splash art for Woad Scout Quinn and updates for Pentakill Sona & Pentakill Mordekaiser!
Continue reading for more information!

Red Post Collection: Pentakill Album will be FREE, Karthus VU Sculpts, Rumble Bug to be fixed in 4.9

Posted on at 6:39 AM by Moobeat
This morning's red post is short and sweet! In addition to a recap of the last two busy news days, you'll find Praeco with more details on the upcoming PENTAKILL album, Pwyff on a Rumble Q bug to be fixed in 4.9, and Grumpy Monkey sharing some high quality Karthus VU sculpts!
Continue reading for more information!

[ Updated ] Pentakill Rises

Posted on at 6:47 PM by Moobeat
[ Update: Track info and a high quality wall paper added! ]

Ready to rock?! I sure hope so because PENTAKILL has risen and is coming for you!
 Tagged as a "Special Event", here's what the announcement has to say:
"You have sown. Soon you shall reap
You have seen the true voice of metal fall quiet, surrounded by the massed harmonies of your weak whispers. But listen closely to those whispers, and you shall find the seed of truth. Five Four voices. Five harbingers of destruction, waiting patiently for their time to rise. And on that chosen day, these five shall change your world forever. Sonic brutality has never ascended such heights before. These voices have already slain the dragon and butchered the baron. They have ravaged the fields of justice, burned Runeterra to the ground, and slaughtered millions of Teemos. When they come, their breed of metal shall smite your plebian souls and punish your frail bodies. You will cower at their visage and tremble at the name... Pentakill. 
And Pentakill is coming... for you. Because you have sown, and soon you shall reap."
Continue reading for more info and to check out the band's single Lightbringer!

5/27 PBE Update: Karthus VU Splash

Posted on at 2:04 PM by Moobeat
The PBE has been updated! In addition to the new Karthus VU splash art, we have tentative balance changes for Kassadin, Khazix, and Braum, as well as reverts to earlier changes for LeBlanc and Kayle,
Continue reading for more information!

Blade Queen Lissandra now available!

Posted on at 12:00 PM by Moobeat
Blade Queen Lissandra is now available for purchase! Featuring a gruesome recall and a full set of deadly VFX, Blade Queen Lissandra will be discounted to 975 RP until June 2nd, at which point it will return to it's normal price point of 1350 RP!
Continue reading for a better look at this sharp new skin!

One for All is back with a twist - One for All: Mirror Mode available 5/29 - 6/8

Posted on at 11:15 AM by Moobeat
Our next featured gameplay mode, One for All: Mirror Mode, will be available from May 29th until June 8th! The new mode is an new twist on the One For All archetype and features a 5v5 on the Howling Abyss with each member of each team being the same champion, voted on during champion select!
Continue reading for more information, including how you can earn an exclusive summoner icon and how the new  Battle Boost system works!

Free Champion Rotation 2014 Season Week 19

Posted on at 10:00 AM by frostyNinja
The free to play champion rotation for this week features Ahri, Blitzcrank, Braum, Caitlyn, Darius, Lee Sin, Miss Fortune, Nautilus, Singed, and Volibear.

Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.

Champion and Skin Sale 5/27 - 5/30

Posted on at 4:30 AM by Moobeat
A new champion and skin sale starts tomorrow! Between May 27th and May 30th, you'll be able to pick up High Noon Twisted Fate for 487 RP, Mecha Kha'Zix for 675 RP, Warrior Princess Sivir for 260 RP, Zac for 487 RP, Brand for 440 RP and Kassadin for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!

This Week in eSports - LCS Super Week Results, Altec replaces Yellowpete, and more!

Posted on at 8:41 PM by Glyceroll
The LCS super week is over and the results are in for the first week of the Summer Split!

[ Warning: There will be spoilers after the jump! Check here for spoiler free NA and EU posts! ]

Continue reading for a look at next weeks LCS and a recap of everything  from the past two weeks!

Red Post Collection: Lyte & WookieCookie talk chat restrictions, Phreak on 4.9 Jungle changes, and more!

Posted on at 6:58 AM by Moobeat
[ ~10 PM PST Update: Added in more on chat restrictions, player behavior, and Nidalee! ] 

This morning's red post collection is short and sweet, featuring Lyte and WookieCookie discussion the recent chat restrictions and other player behavior topics. You'll also find Phreak chatting about the jungle changes mentioned in the 4.9 live gameplay patch forecast and RiotRepertoir with more to say on the upcoming Nidalee gameplay update. 
Continue reading for more information!

Red Post Collection: 4.9 Live Gameplay Patch Forecast, Morello on Soraka's Wish, 2 for 1 Rune Pages live, and more!

Posted on at 12:09 AM by Moobeat
Tonight's red post collection features Riot Chun with the 4.9 Live Gameplay Patch Forecast, context on the recent PBE changes for LeBlanc and Kayle, Morello with more on Soraka's future rework, a reminder on the 2 for the price of 1 rune page sale, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

5/23 PBE Update: Tentative balance changes for Braum, Kayle, LeBlanc, and more!

Posted on at 11:02 AM by Moobeat
A small update has been pushed to the PBE! While the Karthus VU and Woad Scout Quinn are still being tested, today's update includes tentative balance changes for Braum, Kayle, LeBlanc, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

NA LCS Summer Split Week 1- SUPER WEEK!

Posted on at 11:01 AM by Glyceroll
The NA LCS is back and we're kicking tings off with a SUPER WEEK - sixteen games total over three days!
Continue reading for a (spoiler free) look at team info, schedules, and VODs once they become available!

Red Post Collection: Soraka rework scheduled this year, 3rd Party Skin Site Warning, Chat Restrictions, and more!

Posted on at 3:25 AM by Moobeat
This morning's red post collection features Morello briefly discussing the future Soraka rework scheduled for later this year, Scruffy noting Urgot hasn't been forgotten, C3 Sound weighing in on the idea of Karthus Ult's VO lines being global, SquidmoX with a warning on 3rd party skin selling sites, Udyr confirming no advance June sale schedule, and Lyte discussing the recent wave of chat restrictions.
Continue reading for more information!

5/22 PBE Update: Trinket Wards with ward skins, Woad Scout Quinn Available for testing

Posted on at 1:05 PM by Moobeat
Following last night's giant update, a small update has been pushed to the PBE! Woad Scout Quinn is now available for testing and priced at 975 RP, the trinket wards can now use ward skins, and several jungle monsters have had their tooltips updated to include their respawn times.
Continue reading for more information!

Champion and Skin Sale 5/23 - 5/26

Posted on at 4:47 AM by Moobeat
A new champion and skin sale starts tomorrow! Between May 23rd and May 26th, you'll be able to pick up Imperial Lux for 487 RP, Northern Storm Volibear for 375 RP, Dryad Soraka for 260 RP, Varus for 487 RP, Leona for 440 RP and Veigar for 292 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!

5/21 PBE Update: Karthus VU & Woad Scout Quinn

Posted on at 6:34 PM by Moobeat
The PBE has been updated and the Karthus VU is here, including his new base model, massively expanded VU, and updates for all of his skins. This update also features a new Woad Scout Quinn skin, assets for a new match history, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

Red Post Collection: [ Continued ] Upcoming Nidalee Gameplay Update Discussion, 4.8 Soraka Changes, and more!

Posted on at 6:07 PM by Moobeat
[ Update ~5 AM PST: Added several more posts regarding the Nidalee gameplay update ]

Tonight's red post collection features Riot Repertoir with a ton of additional discussion on the upcoming Nidalee Gameplay update, Morello commenting on the 4.8 Soraka changes, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

Patch 4.8 Notes

Posted on at 2:18 PM by Moobeat

Patch 4.8 is on it's way and the official patch notes have been posted!
Continue reading for the full set of notes, including changes for Soraka, the turrets & jungle monsters on Twisted Treeline, Team Builder, and more! You'll also find  Blade Queen Lissandra and River Spirit Nami listed as upcoming skins in this patch!

[ Update ] Red Post Collection: Champion Update ... Update, Upcoming Nidalee Gameplay Update, Karthus VU Discussion, Braum Community Creations, and more!

Posted on at 9:05 PM by Moobeat
[ ~12:30 AM PST: Added in additional comments on the Nidalee Gameplay Update! ]

Tonight's red post collection is a big one! Check it out for RiotSeb with an update on various champion updates currently in the works, Riot Repertoir with a preview up the upcoming Nidalee gameplay update, additional discussion on the recently announced Karthus VU, Hippalus weighing in on the undocumented Pantheon changes in 4.7 and refunds for DS Pantheon, a manly set of Braum community creations, and much more!
Continue reading for more information!

Champion Update: The Deathsinger Rises Again

Posted on at 6:13 PM by Moobeat
Do you.. feel a chill? As expected, Karthus, the Deathsinger, is next up for a visual update!
"While others are bound by the shackles of death, one man embraced the yearning darkness stretching on beyond life’s boundaries. And though he chose to forgo his mortality on the lost lands of the Shadow Isles, Karthus has yet been born anew, and drifts now towards the PBE bearing new-found morbid resplendence."
Continue reading for a better look, including a sneak peak at his new ability vfx, a preview of his updated skins, and more!

Server Maintenance: Patch 4.8

Posted on at 4:41 PM by Moobeat
Good news everyone - Server maintenance for our next patch, Patch 4.8, has been scheduled!

On May 22nd at 3:00 AM PDT for NA, 5:00 GMT+1 for EUW, and 3:00 GMT+2  for EUNE, servers will go down in preparation for the upcoming patch.

Here's 2changz with the NA version of the maintenance announcement:
"On 05/22/2014, starting at 01:30 PDT, ranked queues will be disabled in preparation for patch 4.8. At 03:00 PDT, the servers will be shut down and all games currently in progress will end in a draw and stats will not be recorded. We estimate the battlegrounds will be unavailable for 6 hours."
Here's a collection of the patch 4.8 maintenance threads for each server:

NAEUWEUNEBRTRLASLANRUOCE

I'll keep you updated as more information on what the patch contains and patch notes become available. While the latest PBE content is usually a good indicator of what's to come, please remember that it is tentative and not everything may make it to live.

Night Hunter Rengar now available!

Posted on at 11:24 AM by Moobeat
Night Hunter Rengar is now available for purchase! Featuring a new hood toggle, brilliantly blue vfx, and more, Night Hunter Rengar can be yours for 975 RP.
Continue reading to hunt down more on this new skin!

EU LCS Summer Split Week 1 - SUPER WEEK!

Posted on at 7:58 AM by Glyceroll
The EU LCS is back and we're kicking things off with a SUPER WEEK - sixteen games total over three days!
Continue reading for a (spoiler free) look at team info, schedules, and VODs once they become available!

Red Post Collection: Continued Discussion on Undocumented Pantheon Changes, Brackhar leaves Riot, and more!

Posted on at 8:58 PM by Moobeat
Tonight's red post collection features Pwyff with more discussion on the undocumented Pantheon changes in 4.7, a small discussion on why aura's can be problematic, Brackhar leaving Riot, and a reminder that the EU LCS starts back up tomorrow!
Continue reading for more information!

Free Champion Rotation 2014 Season Week 18

Posted on at 10:06 AM by frostyNinja
The free to play champion rotation for this week features Hecarim, Lux, Nasus, Nidalee, Sejuani, Sivir, Vayne, Vi, Viktor, and Zilean.

Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.

Champion and Skin Sale 5/20 - 5/23

Posted on at 12:29 AM by Moobeat
A new champion and skin sale starts tomorrow! Between May 20th and May 23rd, you'll be able to pick up Special Weapon Zac for 487 RP, Battle Bunny Riven for 487 RP, Freljord Rammus for 260 RP, Sejuani for 487 RP, Wukong for 440 RP and Janna for 292 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!

Red Post Collection: Upgrading the Tribunal, Info on New Audio Engine, and more!

Posted on at 4:29 PM by Moobeat
This afternoon's red post collection features Lyte with an announcement on Upgrading the Tribunal and the systems in it's place while the upgrade is in progress, BelligerentSwan with info on the new audio engine that's still in the works, Pendragon discussing the forums vs the community beta, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

[ Updated ] Red Post Colection: Vi Dev Blog, Undocumented Pantheon Changes in 4.7, Fantasy LCS live, and more!

Posted on at 5:55 PM by Moobeat
[ ~3 AM PST Update: Added in the latest on the Fantasy LoL problems and Pantheon changes! ]

This evening's red post collection features a Dev Blog by gypsylord on his experiences creating  Vi, SmashGizmo with an update on undocumented changes to Pantheon's ult that went out in patch 4.7, the launch of Fantasy LCS, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

5/15 PBE Update: Pentakill Icon & Tristana Q revert

Posted on at 2:03 PM by Moobeat
[5/16 Update: A small PBE update went out on Friday, 5/16. Looks to be mostly bug fixes ]

A very small update has been pushed to the PBE! Tristana's recent Q buff has been reverted back to live values and we now have a name for the icon that popped up in yesterday's update!
Continue reading for more information!

Rise of the Dragonslayers: Dragonslayer Pantheon and Dragonslayer Ward now available!

Posted on at 11:15 AM by Moobeat
Following the earlier release of Braum and Dragonslayer Braum, Dragonslayer Pantheon and the Dragonslayer Ward are now available for purchase! DS Pantheon is on sale for 975 RP until May 21st, where he'll return to his normal 1350 RP price point, and the DS ward is priced at 640 RP!
Continue reading for a better look at these fiery new skins!

Champion and Skin Sale 5/16 - 5/19

Posted on at 12:54 AM by Moobeat
A new champion and skin sale starts tomorrow! Between May 16th and May 19th, you'll be able to pick up Mafia Miss Fortune for 487 RP, Rugged Garen for 375 RP, Deadly Kennen for 260 RP, Darius for 487 RP, Rumble for 440 RP and Heimerdinger for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!

This Week in eSports - Fantasy LCS Beta & LCS Summer Split Start Next Week!

Posted on at 10:32 PM by Glyceroll
The NA and EU LCS may be starting up next week but we still got plenty of eSports news to cover!
Continue reading for more information on upcoming events, the results of All-Star 2014 , a look at the new Fantasy LCS beta, and more!

Red Post Collection: European Service Update, Rise of the Dragonslayers, and more!

Posted on at 2:11 PM by Moobeat
This afternoon's red post collection features Errigal with a EU Service Update regarding the Amsterdam data center and recent DDoS attacks, the "Rise of the Dragonslayers" skin preview, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

5/14 PBE Update: River Spirit Nami Updates, New S. Icon

Posted on at 10:53 AM by Moobeat
[ Update: A second patch to fix the shop issues just went out! Soraka also got more changes. ]

The PBE has been updated! River Spirit Nami has been updated with more vivid colors, we have a mysterious new summoner icon, and there are several tentative balance changes for Blitzcrank, Malzahar, Soraka, Tristana and more!
Continue reading to check out the latest PBE content!

Red Post Collection: 4.8 Live Gameplay Patch Forecast, Projectile Blocks, Pixel Poro, and more!

Posted on at 8:27 PM by Moobeat
[ Update: Added in additional Patch Forecast discussion! ]

Tonight's red post collection features Jag with the 4.8 Live Gameplay Patch Forecast, Meddler discussing projectile blocks and a grab bag of other topics, DontHassleDaHoff briefly mentioning the long awaited lifetime RP rewards, a look at the new Pixel Poro minigame, and much more!
Continue reading for more information!

5/13 PBE Update: Udyr Stun Cooldown Indicator

Posted on at 1:31 PM by Moobeat
The PBE has been updated! In addition to a changes to Twisted Treeline's jungle monsters, Udyr now has a circle cooldown indicator on his Bear Stance's stun!
Continue reading to check out the latest PBE content!

Braum, the Heart of the Freljord, now available!

Posted on at 12:51 PM by Moobeat
[ Don't forget to check out Braum's interactive promo page - "The Feats of Braum" ]

Today will be exciting day - Braum is now available!

During his first week of availability, Braum will be priced at 975 RP / 7800 IP, after which he will drop to the standard 6300 IP price point. Alternatively, you can pick up both Braum and Dragonslayer Braum in his release bundle for a mere 1462 RP.
Continue reading to become better acquainted at Braum, the Heart of the Freljord, including a preview of his release skin Dragonslayer Braum, details on his abilities, info on each of his numerous special interactions, and more!

Free Champion Rotation 2014 Season Week 17

Posted on at 10:05 AM by frostyNinja
The free to play champion rotation for this week features Dr. Mundo, Kassadin, Kennen, Kha'Zix, Malzahar, Morgana, Skarner, Soraka, Varus, and Vel'Koz.

Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.

Champion and Skin Sale 5/13 - 5/16

Posted on at 11:34 PM by Moobeat
A new champion and skin sale starts tomorrow! Between May 13th and May 16th, you'll be able to pick up Gladiator Draven for 487 RP, Pool Party Ziggs for 675 RP, Viridian Kayle for 260 RP, Nautilus for 487 RP, Riven for 440 RP and Tryndamere for 292 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!

Braum Champion Spotlight

Posted on at 8:10 PM by Moobeat
[ Braum's login theme is also out and ready to go out. Preview it here. ]

Ah! We are about to begin the fighting - Braum's champion spotlight is out!

"Learn to flex your protective muscles and master the art of shielding your friends and stunning your foes in the Braum Champion Spotlight.

Braum’s a tanky defender able to deflect both enemy attention and damage away from his teammates. During laning, dish out Concussive Blows to your enemies before letting your marksman trigger your passive’s stun, or, when you ally starts taking damage, quickly reposition with Stand Behind Me before using Unbreakable to save them from further harm. As the enemy team starts gathering, smash through their defenses with Glacial Fissure’s huge shockwave before slowing fleeing stragglers with Winter’s Bite.

Learn more about Braum here:

Red Post Collection: gypsylord working on champion after Braum, Pantheon Ult & Mecha Kha'Zix bugs, and more.

Posted on at 12:15 AM by Moobeat
Tonight's red post collection features a lengthy discussion with gypsylord - the designer behind both Vi and Jinx - where he discusses champion development and that he's working on the next champion after Braum! You'll also find a heads up on current bugs for both Pantheon and Mecha Kha'zix, and more!
Continue reading for more info!

5/9 PBE Update: River Spirit Nami & One for All: Mirror Mode

Posted on at 11:34 AM by Moobeat
The PBE has been updated and both River Spirit Nami One for All: Mirror Mode, our latest featured gameplay mode, are now available for testing!
Continue reading to check out the latest PBE content!

Two Rune Pages for the Price of One Sale

Posted on at 11:16 AM by Moobeat
Good news everyone! The end of May will features a two for the price of one sale on Rune Pages!

Here's Hippalus with more info:
"Here at Riot Games we know the value of a good book – especially if that book happens to be loaded with powerful arcane runes. So to help you get the most out of your seals, marks, glyphs and quintessences, we're holding a sale on Rune Pages. 
Between May 23rd and May 30th at 11:59 PM PST you'll receive two rune pages for the price of one on purchases made with either RP or IP. 
You'll find the 2 for 1 Rune Pages item in the Bundles tab of the League of Legends store, so don't miss this chance to bolster your book while they're on sale. 
Please note: this is a pre-announced promotion, meaning that we won’t be offering partial refunds on rune pages bought between now and the sale. Please mark your calendars!"

The dates vary slightly between regions, check your servers post for more info!

[ NA, EUW, EUNE, BR, LAS, LAN, TR, RU, OCE ]

Red Post Collection: All-Star Ward and Summoner Icon Now Available, River Spirit Nami Teaser from BR, and more!

Posted on at 7:20 PM by Moobeat
Tonight's red post collection features an announcement that the All-Star 2014 ward skin and summoner icon are now available for purchase, a teaser from the BR LoL site for River Spirit Nami, and more!
Continue reading for more information!