Okay, so I gotta tell you about this whole Jackie Felling and the LCS thing. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, to say the least.
It all started back when Jackie Felling, who used to be the big boss, the commissioner of the LCS, decided to pack her bags and leave in April. Now, I’ve been following the LCS for a while, and let me tell you, Felling was a known face. She wasn’t just some suit, she had experience. She had done some work as a director of product for the Call of Duty League and Overwatch League. And she was even the head honcho for Gears of War esports.
So, when she left, it was kind of a big deal. But here’s where it gets messy. Riot, the company that runs the whole show, didn’t exactly rush to find a replacement. They just left the seat empty. And the LCS teams? They were not happy campers. They felt like they were floating in the middle of the ocean without a captain. There were lots of grumbling, let me tell you. Everyone was saying Riot wasn’t stepping up, that there was no solid leadership.
I kept digging, trying to figure out what was going on. I heard some folks saying that the whole Bo3 format was a disaster in North America and that it totally tanked the number of people watching. They were saying it wouldn’t come back. Apparently, the way they set up Bo3 was just a total mess. Double streams and all that jazz. It’s confusing, I know.
Here’s what I did:
- Started by reading every article I could find about Jackie Felling leaving.
- Searched for reactions from LCS teams about the whole situation.
- Looked into the whole Bo3 format debate to see what the fuss was about.
- Checked to see if Riot had finally filled the commissioner position.
After doing all this, I realized it was a complicated situation. There’s history, there’s drama, and there are a lot of opinions flying around.
And guess what? It looks like there was no quick fix. It took a while, but it seems like they did find someone to fill the role. There are some rumors about a new commissioner. I’m still trying to piece it all together, but it’s clear that this whole thing has been a wild ride for everyone involved. It really highlights how important it is to have strong leadership, especially in something as big as the LCS. You can’t just leave a hole like that and expect everything to run smoothly. It’s like trying to bake a cake without a recipe. Total chaos.
I’ll keep you posted if I find out more. I just think this whole story is a good lesson. It shows how important strong leadership is. Without someone at the wheel, things can get out of hand fast. And in the world of esports, where things move a mile a minute, that’s the last thing you want.
