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League of Legends is taking over the French Riviera, and yes, you’re invited

If you needed a solid excuse to book a trip to the south of France this September, Riot Games just handed you one on a silver platter. While three days of high-stakes League of Legends with Worlds qualification on the line is already a massive draw, Riot was quietly holding onto a huge surprise for the broader community.

League of Legends is taking over the French Riviera, and yes, you’re invited

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If you needed a solid excuse to book a trip to the south of France this September, Riot Games just handed you one on a silver platter.

While three days of high-stakes League of Legends with Worlds qualification on the line is already a massive draw, Riot was quietly holding onto a huge surprise for the broader community.

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If you needed a solid excuse to book a trip to the south of France this September, Riot Games just handed you one on a silver platter. While three days of high-stakes League of Legends with Worlds qualification on the line is already a massive draw, Riot was quietly holding onto a huge surprise for the broader community.

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