Red Post Collection: Quick Gameplay Thoughts: 2/28, /Dev: Matchmaking Real Talk & More
Posted on
February 28, 2018
at 6:43 PM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes Meddler's quick gameplay thoughts for February 28th, including thoughts on Sion, the Conqueror rune testing on the PBE at the moment, as well as the first of three /Dev blogs on Matchmaking, red comments from around the wed, and more!
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2/28 PBE Update: "KAISA_EXOSUIT_LOADER.log" & More Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 28, 2018
at 12:36 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.5 PBE cycle, today's patch includes a mysterious KAISA_EXOSUIT_LOADER.log file and more tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
2/27 PBE Update: New Summoner Icon & Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 27, 2018
at 4:13 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.5 PBE cycle, today's patch includes a new summoner icon and a heap of tentative balance changes for Quinn, Rengar, and more!
Continue reading for more information!
Red Post Collection: 2018 Global Esports Event Locations, 50% off Select Emotes, Kai'Sa discussion, & more.
Posted on
February 26, 2018
at 4:43 PM by Aznbeat
[Update: Added Rengar Changelist for 2/27 PBE and 2018 Global Esports Event Locations!]
Today's red post collection includes the 2018 global esports event locations, 50% off select emotes through March 11th, Riot Jag discussing item builds for our upcoming champion testing Kai'Sa, and more!
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Today's red post collection includes the 2018 global esports event locations, 50% off select emotes through March 11th, Riot Jag discussing item builds for our upcoming champion testing Kai'Sa, and more!
2/26 PBE Update: Kai'Sa Login Theme & Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 26, 2018
at 12:25 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.5 PBE cycle, today's patch includes a login theme featuring Kai'Sa, a set of tentative balance changes including a new passive for Locket, and more!
Continue reading for more information!
February Early Sales [2/26 - 3/6] + Star Guardian Merch Returns
Posted on
February 26, 2018
at 11:21 AM by Aznbeat
The February early sales are here, featuring the Star Guardians, Battle Boss skins, Pentakill Kayle, and Thunderlord Ornn! The Star Guardian merch is also now out of the vault and back in the merch store for a limited time!
Continue reading for full look at what is on sale!
Free Champion Rotation, Week of February 27th
Posted on
February 26, 2018
at 10:07 AM by Aznbeat
The free to play champion rotation for this week features Akali, Anivia, Azir, Bard, Corki, Elise, Fizz, Karma, Kled, Lee Sin, Nautilus, Rek'Sai, Sivir, and Twitch.
Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.
Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.Champion & Skin Sale 2/27 - 3/2
Posted on
February 26, 2018
at 7:16 AM by Aznbeat
A new 50% off champ & skin sale starts soon! February 27th thru March 2nd you can snag Pool Party Miss Fortune for 675 RP, Arclight Varus for 487 RP, Death Blossom Elise for 487 RP, Shadow Evelynn for 260 RP, Aurelion Sol for 487 RP, Ezreal for 440 RP, LeBlanc for 395 RP & Twitch for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!
Red Post Collection: Quick Gameplay Thoughts: 2/23, Some Larger Patches Incoming, & More
Posted on
February 23, 2018
at 4:08 PM by Aznbeat
[7:30 PM PST Update: Added in Quinn Changes Coming Soon article!]
Today's red post collection includes Meddler's quick gameplay thoughts for February 23rd, a note on some larger patch sizes coming in the next few patches, and more!
Continue reading for more information!
Today's red post collection includes Meddler's quick gameplay thoughts for February 23rd, a note on some larger patch sizes coming in the next few patches, and more!
2/23 PBE Update: Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 23, 2018
at 12:34 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.5 PBE cycle, today's patch includes more tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
2/22 PBE Update: New Premade Voice in Testing, New Emotes, & Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 22, 2018
at 3:18 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.5 PBE cycle, today's patch includes Premade Voice in testing, Kai'Sa's short form in client lore, new emotes, as well as more tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
Red Post Collection: Quick Gameplay Thoughts: 2/21, Champ Mastery Costs, Masterwork Chests, and Some Loot Buffs, & More
Posted on
February 22, 2018
at 1:36 PM by Aznbeat
[2/23 Update: Added in mid patch update bugfixes!]
Today's red post collection includes Meddler's quick gameplay thoughts for 2/21, a thread from Cactopus on Champ Mastery costs, Masterwork Chests, and more, as well as a new Ask Riot, Teemo's Big Birthday Datapalooza, and more!
Continue reading for more information!
Today's red post collection includes Meddler's quick gameplay thoughts for 2/21, a thread from Cactopus on Champ Mastery costs, Masterwork Chests, and more, as well as a new Ask Riot, Teemo's Big Birthday Datapalooza, and more!
Dragon Master Swain now available!
Posted on
February 22, 2018
at 11:08 AM by Aznbeat
Dragon Master Swain is now available to purchase for 1350 RP!
Continue reading for a preview of the new skin!
Champion & Skin Sale 2/23 - 2/26
Posted on
February 22, 2018
at 7:18 AM by Aznbeat
A new 50% off champ & skin sale starts soon! February 23rd thru February 26th you can snag Bloodstone Lissandra for 487 RP, Scorched Earth Renekton for 487 RP, Worldbreaker Trundle for 375 RP, Shadow Prince Malzahar for 260 RP, Gnar for 487 RP, Cassiopeia for 440 RP, Varus for 440 RP & Shaco for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!
2/21 PBE Update: Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void + New Skins, Chroma, & More
Posted on
February 21, 2018
at 12:25 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we start the 8.5 PBE cycle, today's coverage includes our newest champion Kai'Sa, her release skin Bullet Angel Kai'Sa, Resistance Illaoi, new chroma, and much more!
Continue reading for more information!
Patch 8.4 Notes
Posted on
February 21, 2018
at 11:06 AM by Aznbeat
Patch 8.4 is on the way and the official patch notes have been posted!
PBE Preview: Resistance Illaoi + Chroma
Posted on
February 21, 2018
at 10:12 AM by Aznbeat
A PBE preview is now up on Riot social media for Resistance Illaoi! This video shows off the skin as well as several new chroma!
Continue reading for a look at her new skin in game!
Patch 8.4 Server Maintenance
Posted on
February 20, 2018
at 4:55 PM by Aznbeat
Good news everyone! Server maintenance for our next patch, Patch 8.4, has been scheduled!
On February 22nd at 3:00 am PT for NA, 5:00 UK time for EUW, and 3:00 CET for EUNE, servers will go down for maintenance and the 8.4 patch will be applied!
Here's NA announcement from the server status page:
Until the official patch notes are available, check the [8.4 PBE content] for a tentative look at what is coming in the patch, including Dragon Master Swain, Dark Star Jarvan IV, and more!
Here's NA announcement from the server status page:
"On 02/22/17, starting at, 01:30 Pacific Time (09:30 UTC), ranked queues will be disabled in preparation for patch 8.4. At 03:00 Pacific time (11:00 UTC), 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 3 hours."Be sure to check your particular servers status page for your region's specific 8.4 maintenance times:
Red Post Collection: Resistance Illaoi: The Final Update & More
Posted on
February 20, 2018
at 4:09 PM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes the final update on Resistance Illaoi before she hits the PBE for testing, red comments from around the web, and more!
Champion Reveal: Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void
Posted on
February 20, 2018
at 7:03 AM by Aznbeat
The champion reveal for our newest champion, Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void, is now available!
Continue reading to see more on Kai'Sa, her release skin Bullet Angel Kai'Sa, previews of her kit, in game footage, as well as a social media video!
"To survive among predators, Kai’Sa became one. Stranded for years with no hope of rescue, Kai’Sa endured through sheer will and a symbiotic second skin adapted from a living Void creature. Now the Daughter of the Void emerges an apex hunter torn between two worlds: the one that birthed her, and the one that made her."
Free Champion Rotation, Week of February 20th
Posted on
February 19, 2018
at 10:10 AM by Aznbeat
The free to play champion rotation for this week features Caitlyn, Jhin, Lucian, Lulu, Malphite, Malzahar, Morgana, Pantheon, Renekton, Sion, Skarner, Sona, Trundle, and Vladimir.
Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.
Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.Champion & Skin Sale 2/20 - 2/23
Posted on
February 19, 2018
at 7:23 AM by Aznbeat
A new 50% off champ & skin sale starts soon! February 20th thru February 23rd you can snag Deep Sea Nami for 675 RP, Gragas, Esq. for 487 RP, Atlantean Syndra for 487 RP, Warrior Princess Sivir for 260 RP, Vi for 487 RP, Jhin for 487 RP, Graves for 440 RP & Heimerdinger for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!
2/16 PBE Update: More Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 16, 2018
at 12:57 PM by Aznbeat
[2/17 News: Meddler tweeted out some additional 8.4 nerfs for Zoe - (changelist / context)!]
The PBE has been updated! As we come to the end of the the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's patch includes more tentative balance changes.
Continue reading for more information!
The PBE has been updated! As we come to the end of the the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's patch includes more tentative balance changes.
Red Post Collection: Quick Gameplay Thoughts: February 16th, Narrative in 2018, & More
Posted on
February 16, 2018
at 11:59 AM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes Meddler's quick gameplay thoughts for February 16th, a Nexus article on Narrative in 2018, and more!
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Red Post Collection: February Bundles, March Sales Schedule, and More
Posted on
February 15, 2018
at 3:38 PM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes February bundles, the March sales schedule, a boards post from Riot Maple on the amount of active users vs. the vocal minority on social media, and more!
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Champion & Skin Sale 2/16 - 2/19
Posted on
February 15, 2018
at 7:14 AM by Aznbeat
A new 50% off champ & skin sale starts soon! February 16th thru February 19th you can snag Guardian of the Sands Skarner for 487 RP, Gentleman Gnar for 487 RP, Blade Mistress Morgana for 375 RP, King Tryndamere for 260 RP, Ekko for 487 RP, Irelia for 440 RP, Corki for 395 RP & Sona for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!
2/14 PBE Update: Dragon Master Swain Splash & More
Posted on
February 14, 2018
at 4:50 PM by Aznbeat
[UPDATE: After second, late night maintenance, Dragon Master Swain splash art added!]
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's PBE patch coverage includes the splash art for Dragon Master Swain and more tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's PBE patch coverage includes the splash art for Dragon Master Swain and more tentative balance changes!
Red Post Collection: Quick Gameplay Thoughts: February 14th, Summoner Showcase 137, & More
Posted on
February 14, 2018
at 3:50 PM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes Meddler's quick gameplay thoughts for February 14th, including thoughts on Ahri, Quinn, and more, plus red comments from around the web, a new Summoner Showcase, and more!
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2/13 PBE Update: More Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 13, 2018
at 1:04 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's patch includes more tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
Red Post Collection: Star Guardians Stand Together, 50% off Select Emotes & More
Posted on
February 12, 2018
at 5:16 PM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes sale announcements for upcoming sales on emotes and Star Guardian skins, as well as red comments from across the web, and more!
2/12 PBE Update: Leveling Reward Emotes & Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 12, 2018
at 12:42 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's patch includes new leveling reward emotes and more tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
Free Champion Rotation, Week of February 13th
Posted on
February 12, 2018
at 10:05 AM by Aznbeat
The free to play champion rotation for this week features Ezreal, Hecarim, Jayce, Jinx, Kennen, Kha'Zix, Master Yi, Nami, Nunu, Rammus, Rumble, Singed, Zed, and Zilean.
Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.
Continue reading for these champions' regular store prices.Valentine's Day Content Now Available!
Posted on
February 12, 2018
at 8:27 AM by Aznbeat
Sweetheart Rakan, Sweetheart Xayah, and a ton of Valentine's Day goodies are now available, including new emotes, summoner icons, and ward skin, as well as legacy skins and content back in the store until 2/26!
Continue reading for more information!
Champion & Skin Sale 2/13 - 2/16
Posted on
February 12, 2018
at 7:13 AM by Aznbeat
A new 50% off champ & skin sale starts soon! February 13th thru February 16th you can snag PROJECT: Ekko for 675 RP, Captain Gangplank for 487 RP, Cutpurse Twisted Fate for 375 RP, Karate Kennen for 260 RP, Jinx for 487 RP, Hecarim for 440 RP, Maokai for 440 RP & Nidalee for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!
Rift Herald Death Teaser
Posted on
February 9, 2018
at 5:29 PM by Aznbeat
A new in-game teaser has been spotted on live servers! A mysterious void missile has been spotted killing the Rift Herald prior to Baron's spawn.
Continue reading for more on this teaser!
Red Post Collection: Quick Gameplay Thoughts: 2/9, Voice Chat questions, and More
Posted on
February 9, 2018
at 5:28 PM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes Meddler's quick gameplay thoughts for February 9th, including thoughts on Zoe, summoner spell cooldowns and more, a thread on Push-to-talk keys you prefer, red comments from around the web, and more!
2/9 PBE Update: Even More Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 9, 2018
at 12:54 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's patch includes more tentative balance changes and a small preview of in-client voice chat!
Continue reading for more information!
Winter Games Skins Available now!
Posted on
February 9, 2018
at 7:16 AM by Aznbeat
[Recent News: Quick Gameplay Thoughts: February 9]
From now until February 25th, the Winter Games skins are available again in the store!
Continue reading for the full announcement!
From now until February 25th, the Winter Games skins are available again in the store!
Red Post Collection: Ask Riot: Balancing Champions, Patch Chat for Patch 8.3 & More
Posted on
February 8, 2018
at 4:20 PM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes a new Ask Riot, covering balancing champions and Legacy skins, the Patch Chat with the Playtest Team for Patch 8.3, and more!
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2/8 PBE Update: More Tentative Balance Changes
Posted on
February 8, 2018
at 1:08 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's patch includes more tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
Lunar Revel 2018
Posted on
February 8, 2018
at 8:41 AM by Aznbeat
Lunar Revel 2018 is here! New content includes Lunar Empress Lux, Lunar Guardian Warwick, and Lunar Guardian Nasus skins, new ward skins, new summoner icons, and tons of new chroma. Lots of returning legacy content, discounted bundles, and a new Hextech crafting promotion as well as new merch are also available!
Continue reading for more information!
Champion & Skin Sale 2/9 - 2/12
Posted on
February 8, 2018
at 7:15 AM by Aznbeat
A new 50% off champ & skin sale starts soon! February 9th thru February 12th you can snag Karthus Lightsbane for 487 RP, Jaximus for 487 RP, Butcher Olaf for 375 RP, Pre-Void Kassadin for 260 RP, Yasuo for 487 RP, Lissandra for 487 RP, Nautilus for 440 RP & Shen for 395 RP.
Continue reading for a better look at this sale's discounted skins!
2/7 PBE Update: Dark Star Jarvan IV Splash Art
Posted on
February 7, 2018
at 12:25 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's patch includes splash art for Dark Star Jarvan IV, Dragon Master Swain's special interactions, and more tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
Swain Update in 8.3
Posted on
February 7, 2018
at 7:18 AM by Aznbeat
[Update 2/7 11:45 PT: Added details on new mission now in the client that rewards the Noxus icon!]
"You dare oppose Noxus?" Swain's champion update is marching on to live with patch 8.3, including new gameplay, visuals, updated skins, voiceover, and more!
Continue reading to see kit specifics, updated skin previews, and special interactions!
"You dare oppose Noxus?" Swain's champion update is marching on to live with patch 8.3, including new gameplay, visuals, updated skins, voiceover, and more!
2/6 PBE Update: Dragon Master Swain, Dark Star Jarvan IV, Updated Xin Zhao Splash, & More
Posted on
February 6, 2018
at 12:07 PM by Aznbeat
The PBE has been updated! As we start the 8.4 PBE cycle, today's patch includes Dragon Master Swain. Dark Star Jarvan IV, updated base splash art for Xin Zhao, and many tentative balance changes!
Continue reading for more information!
Red Post Collection: Resistance Illaoi: Nearly Ready, 8.4 AP Item PBE changes, Swain AMA, & More
Posted on
February 6, 2018
at 11:30 AM by Aznbeat
[UPDATE: Added in PhRoXzOn's post on tentative 8.4 PBE AP Itemization changes, as well as Swain AMA question roundup!]
Today's red post collection includes an update on the fan-voted Illaoi skin, now known as Resistance Illaoi, a look at tentative AP itemization changes hitting the PBE soon, a reminder of an upcoming Swain AMA on Reddit, & More!
Continue reading for more information!
Today's red post collection includes an update on the fan-voted Illaoi skin, now known as Resistance Illaoi, a look at tentative AP itemization changes hitting the PBE soon, a reminder of an upcoming Swain AMA on Reddit, & More!
Patch 8.3 Notes
Posted on
February 6, 2018
at 11:10 AM by Aznbeat
Patch 8.3 is on the way and the official patch notes have been posted!
Swain Champion Spotlight
Posted on
February 6, 2018
at 10:14 AM by Aznbeat
With his update releasing with 8.3, check out Swain's updated champion spotlight:
Continue reading for more on Swain's upcoming gameplay and visual update.
Continue reading for more on Swain's upcoming gameplay and visual update.
PBE Preview: Dragon Master Swain
Posted on
February 6, 2018
at 8:15 AM by Aznbeat
A PBE preview is now out on Riot social media, showing off the newest skin for Swain, Dragon Master Swain!
Continue reading for a detailed look at the preview!
Patch 8.3 Server Maintenance
Posted on
February 5, 2018
at 3:19 PM by Aznbeat
Good news everyone! Server maintenance for our next patch, Patch 8.3, has been scheduled!
On February 7th at 3:00 am PT for NA, 5:00 UK time for EUW, and 3:00 CET for EUNE, servers will go down for maintenance and the 8.3 patch will be applied!
Here's NA announcement from the server status page:
Until the official patch notes are available, check the [8.3 PBE content] for a tentative look at what is coming in the patch, including the Swain champion update and more!
Here's NA announcement from the server status page:
"On 02/07/18, starting at, 01:30 Pacific Time (09:30 UTC), ranked queues will be disabled in preparation for patch 8.3. At 03:00 Pacific time (11:00 UTC), 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 3 hours."Be sure to check your particular servers status page for your region's specific 8.3 maintenance times:
Red Post Collection: Valentine's Day Merch Store Update & more
Posted on
February 5, 2018
at 1:19 PM by Aznbeat
Today's red post collection includes new merch in the Riot Games Merch store, including cards, keychains, and Sweetheart Tibbers, red comments from around the web, and more!
Continue reading for more information!
