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Part of the Game finds out just how Berlin has changed esports
Our video series with Acer Predator moves on to explore Berlin and find out how the city has shaped pro League of Legends, as well as the players themselves.
If Copenhagen is European esports' northern soul, Berlin is its beating heart. The German capital has been the hub for professional League of Legends players on the continent, ever since developers Riot Games moved their offices and studios from Cologne three years ago.
Many of the best League players in the world now call Berlin home and it's these up and coming pro gaming superstars who are the subject of the latest episode of our esports documentary series, Part of the Game.
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Part of the Game finds out just how Berlin has changed esports
League of Legends’ brightest European talents describe how Berlin’s divisive history and liberal mindset has made the city an esports hub.
In the video above, we meet some of Europe's biggest names in League of Legends, including Mysterious Monkeys jungler Maurice 'Amazingx' Stückenschneider, Team Vitality head coach Jakob 'Yamatocannon' Mebdi and top laner free agent Andrei 'Odoamne' Pascu, who give us their insight into what makes the city tick, before winding up at the Team Red Bulls house, where we hear from team manager Oliver 'IzpAH' Steer as he gives even more insight into the German capital.
We also meet some of the key figures in preserving the city's rich heritage and get their expert view on how the capital's history has shaped the Berlin we know today. Watch out Seoul, these players are gunning for your spot on top of the esports pile.
Hit play on the video above to see the full documentary and watch the rest of Acer's Part of the Game series, focusing on Copenhagen, Moscow and Seoul.
