Hot Takes

In this special episode of Hot Takes, Lee, Davide, and Luca discuss Caps' entry into the coveted Hall of Legends. The 2019 Mid-Season Invitational winner and MVP, and two-time World Championship finalist, is the third inductee after Faker and Uzi. The trio discuss his achievements and highlight their favourite moments from the player, while also looking into who could be next and giving their...

In the latest Hot Takes episode, Lee, Davide, and Luca discuss the latest LEC updates, including the low chances for Movistar KOI to qualify for their own Madrid roadshow, the likelihood that Fnatic ends the LEC Summer split winless, and the insights gained from new G2 Esports head coach Perkz in his recent on-stream interview with Jankos. The trio also discuss the latest in the LCK title race, in...

In the latest Hot Takes episode, Lee and Zahk round up the latest news from the VALORANT Champions Tour, including VCT Stage 2 groups and play-ins updates across leagues. In VCT Americas, the duo discussed the simultaneous drama surrounding FURIA and koalanoob's now-infamous interview, as well as delayed fallout from Inspire's benching by ENVY. The two also talk through the latest in VCT...

Dan and Sophie are back with another episode of Hot Takes talking all things BLAST Bounty finals where Team Spirit did in fact try to play some Counter Strike. For more Hot Tier 1 esports news, as soon as it spawns, check out https://hotspawn.com for the latest in CS2, Dota 2, VALORANT, League of Legends, Fortnite and more. See our content across all different platforms, follow us for our CS and D...

In the latest Hot Takes League of Legends episode, Lee, Davide, and Luca catch up on the latest LoLEsports action around the globe. The trio discussed Karmine Corp's great start to Summer, contrasted against rivals Movstar KOI struggling in the Paris roadshow. They also discussed the rest of the LEC results, including G2 in the Perkz era, the lack of hope for Fnatic, SK Gaming, and Team Heret...

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It's time to talk all things rostermania, with more from the recent round of Thunderpick World Championship 2026 matches! | For more Hot Tier 1 esports news, as soon as it spawns, check out https://hotspawn.com for the latest in CS2, Dota 2, VALORANT, League of Legends, Fortnite and more. See our content across all different platforms, follow us for our CS and Dota 2 content on TikTok, Instag...

In the latest Hot Takes episode, Lee, Davide, and Luca discuss the gripping finish to the Mid-Season Invitational that saw Hanwha Life emerge victorious following a 3-2 belter versus Bilibili Gaming.  Earlier in the tournament, LYON Gaming eliminated G2 Esports, triggering the latter into a coaching change with Dylan Falco benched to make way for G2 legend Perkz to become the new head coach. Stori...

In this emergency episode of Hot Takes — the first of its kind — Lee, Davide, and Luca discuss the stunning 3-1 by G2 Esports to eliminate world champions T1 from the Mid-Season Invitational. The trio dive into the series, including BrokenBlade's best-ever performance, and a pentakill from Peyz in the series' final match. They also look to the remainder of the tournament, including G2&ap...

In the latest episode of Hot Takes, Lee, Davide, and Luca recap the Mid-Season Invitational Play-Ins stage, with a focus on Karmine Corp's disastrous elimination to Team Liquid. They also discuss TL's admirable run, which ended at the hands of T1 - the clear strongest team in this phase. The trio also look ahead to the bracket, including Bilibili Gaming versus T1, G2 Esports' hopes...

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Dan and Sophie are back from Cologne to discuss all things playoffs weekend!

In the latest Hot Takes episode, Lee, Davide, and special guest Armand Luque preview the upcoming Mid-Season Invitational in Daejeon, South Korea. The trio discuss their team rankings, including whether Bilibili Gaming, Hanwha Life Esports, or T1 are favourites, and black sheep Top Esports' chances at avoiding their international curse. The trio also talk through the chances of western repres...

Dan and Sophie are in the same room for once! Here at the IEM Cologne Major playoffs, they get into media day, brackets, predictions, roster changes and more. 

In the latest Hot Takes episode, Lee, Zahk, and guest Zhobiii preview the VALORANT Masters London finals weekend, including the upper bracket clash between heavyweights EDward Gaming and Paper Rex. The trio also talked through the lower bracket game between Leviatan and Team Vitality, as well as the runs of other teams like G2, Team Heretics, Xi Lai Gaming, FUT Esports, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro...

In the latest episode of Hot Takes, Lee, Davide, Luca, and Ilyas discuss the final weekends of the LCK and LPL splits. They cover Gen. G's failure to qualify for the Mid-Season Invitational, losing the final place to Faker's T1, while Hanwha Life Esports qualifed as first seed. In the LPL, Bilibili Gaming beat Top Esports 3-0 in the grand final to gain first seed, while Team WE's fa...

On this week's episode of Hot Takes: Counter Strike Edition, Dan has hayfever and Sophie has been cheating on CS. Here's their breakdown of the IEM Cologne Major stage 2 games so far! 

In the latest Hot Takes episode, Lee, Davide, and Luca break down the final weekend of the LEC Spring split, including Movistar KOI crumbling against Karmine Corp and what changes might come for summer, as well as G2 Esports' triumph in the final in which SkewMond shone on Nasus. The trio also discussed the latest updates in the LPL Spring playoffs, LCK Road to MSI, and LCS Spring playoffs ah...

It's IEM Cologne Major time! Dan and Sophie talk through the first day of matches and how Dan's pick'ems are holding up as well as the TPWC EU Series 1.

In the latest VCT Hot Takes episode, Lee and Zahk preview VALORANT Masters London, giving their thoughts on the favourites (Paper Rex or G2 Esports), players to watch, expected overachievers and underachievers, and which region is likely to perform best at the event. The duo also gave their thoughts on the tournament's official anthem, Fnatic's absence and subsequent coaching change, as...

In this Hot Takes episode, Lee, Davide, and Ethan discuss the latest LEC playoffs results, including Team Vitality's back-to-back losses to Karmine Corp and GIANTX which saw them crash out despite topping the regular season. The trio also talk through GX and NAVI's campaigns, as well as preview the Movistar KOI vs KC match that will decide the LEC's final MSI qualifier alongside G2...

Dan and Sophie are back...again! This week is all about why Falcons can't win a final, IEM Cologne Major pick'ems and the CS Asia Championships.

In the latest episode of Hot Takes, Lee, Davide, and Ethan review the first week of LEC Spring playoffs, including Team Vitality's rough start, and G2 beating both Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp. The trio also discuss the international chances of G2, MKOI, and KC. Additionally, the three of them also dove into the LPL playoffs, already starting with huge upsets in qualification matches ahead o...

In the latest Hot Takes episode, Lee, Davide, and Ethan discuss the latest LEC news, including Caliste re-signing with Karmine Corp for two more years and what impact it'll have on the off seasons of G2, Hans Sama, and Upset, as well as Nukeduck rejoining Mithy as coach for Team Heretics ahead of the Summer split. The trio also talk through the rumours of the Esports World Cup moving to Paris...