The Verge

MARCH 1, 2021

Riot Games plans to host two big esports tournaments in Reykjavik, Iceland, the studio announced on Monday. Like many other esports, League of Legends and Valorant have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with teams competing virtually at times for safety. Image: Riot Games. The event will begin on May 6th and end on May 23rd.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This year’s iteration of Worlds will take place in Iceland starting October 5th ; it was originally slated for China but was forced to move due to pandemic-related restrictions. Even if you aren’t into competitive League , it’s usually worth tuning in for a bit to see the technical wizardry on display.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Icelandic serial entrepreneur is two-for-two in creating viral mobile games, but has thus far struck out in turning those into viable businesses. His strategy right now is to focus on cosmetics and aesthetic upgrades, which makes sense, considering how important those types of virtual goods are in MMOs.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

This year, Worlds takes place in Reykjavík, Iceland , at the Laugardalshöll indoor sporting arena. The 2017 Worlds finals ceremony included a giant virtual dragon. Think of it sort of like the Champions League in soccer; all year long, teams compete locally for the chance to face off against the best from other regions.

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The Verge

MAY 13, 2020

Nearly 40 percent of Icelanders are using a contact tracing app, the highest number of any country. Google’s cloud streaming service feels like a virtual stadium that is still being built, and the crowds haven’t arrived. LinkedIn launched a virtual events tool to let people create and broadcast online gatherings on the platform.

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