Jacob Wolf

Chief Reporter & Investigative Lead for Dot Esports. A lifelong gamer, Jacob worked at ESPN for four and half years as a staff writer in its esports section. In 2018, the Esports Awards named Jacob its Journalist of the Year.

Former League of Legends pro YellOwStar pictured in a coaching role at an esports tournament

From the Worlds stage to agent, YellOwStaR says player representation in esports is ‘just at the beginning’

One of League of Legends' most decorated retired pros is changing careers and facing new challenges.

Jacob Wolf - Dec 2, 2021 11:14 am2021-12-02T13:40:26-05:00

Ex-Smash pro ZeRo sues former roommate Jisu, alleges defamation over past sexual misconduct claims

The lawsuit credits the downfall of ZeRo's career and gaming contracts to claims made in 2020.

Jacob Wolf, Cale Michael - Nov 30, 2021 10:29 pm2021-12-03T11:28:53-05:00

Sources: Former T1 Challengers AD carry Berserker to join Cloud9

The young star South Korean bot laner will round out a revitalized Cloud9 lineup.

Jacob Wolf - Nov 17, 2021 10:59 am2021-11-17T10:59:43-05:00

League of Legends

Sources: Cloud9 to sign South Korean support Winsome, top laner Summit

The LCS Worlds quarterfinals representative's got a new look heading into 2022.

Jacob Wolf - Nov 17, 2021 12:38 am2021-11-17T03:08:49-05:00

League of Legends

A day before damning WSJ article, Activision Blizzard gave all workers additional Thanksgiving time off

Amid intense scrutiny and another investigative report, the game developer will close offices through Thanksgiving.

Jacob Wolf - Nov 16, 2021 5:41 pm2021-11-16T19:05:41-05:00

Business

Sources: Team Liquid to sign Bwipo, Bjergsen, buy out Hans sama

With three high-profile moves, Liquid is making a run for the championship—and hoping for more.

Jacob Wolf, Pablo Suárez - Nov 14, 2021 1:29 pm2021-11-17T10:27:01-05:00

League of Legends

Sources: G2 and Cloud9 allegedly colluded to prevent sale of Perkz to Fnatic, but Riot investigation finds no harm

Perkz will be moving to Team Vitality this offseason alongside Alphari and Carzzy.

Jacob Wolf - Nov 10, 2021 5:16 pm2021-11-10T18:54:57-05:00

League of Legends

Sources: Rogue nearing deal to send jungler Inspired to Evil Geniuses

One of Europe's best junglers appears to be moving to North America this offseason.

Jacob Wolf - Nov 9, 2021 9:20 pm2021-11-09T21:20:16-05:00

League of Legends

Bjergsen to depart TSM after 8 seasons

Bjergsen is returning to mid lane play.

Jacob Wolf, André González Rodríguez - Oct 28, 2021 4:41 pm2021-10-28T16:51:40-05:00

League of Legends

Sources: Cloud9 makes Perkz available on buyout market

After just a single season, Perkz may walk away from a three-year, multi-million dollar deal.

Jacob Wolf, Pablo Suárez - Oct 28, 2021 2:58 pm2021-10-28T14:58:45-05:00

League of Legends