MGG / Video Games Articles and stories / League of Legends (LoL) /

Riot Games will no longer allow full LCS VODs to be uploaded by third parties

Riot Games will no longer allow full LCS VODs to be uploaded by third parties
0

The LCS is undergoing a policy update to remove LCS VODs from the internet that 'do not add value'.

Riot Games will no longer allow full LCS VODs to be uploaded by third parties

A shift in policy is coming through for Riot Games regarding VODs of the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). Starting with the upcoming Mid-Season Showdown, which kicks off on March 20th, the company will be removing LCS VOD content that does, as the company says 'not add value'.

In order to crack down on the VODs, Riot will be using a third-party tool called Smart Live Protection. This will scour the internet for LCS content and, if deemed to not add any value to the overall content covering the league, will be requested to be removed. Riot Games has stressed that this specifically pertains full uploads of games without any additional commentary or production. Highlight videos, analyses, and other variety content will be safe from the policy change.

With the change, the LCS follows its European counterpart, the League of Legends European Championship Series (LEC). Content creators have been able to continue to share highlights, analyses, and other commentary videos using footage of the LEC.

Recently, people have also noticed that the LCK (League of Legends Championship Korea) has started to remove VOD content. However, this removal process has been much harsher, leaving virtually no VOD content left to be watched at all. It is unsure whether or not an adjustment of this policy is in the works at the moment.

0
Tom Matthiesen
Tom Matthiesen

Esports journalist since 2015. Amateur pizza connoisseur, semi-professional binge watcher. Proud Veigar main in League of Legends.

More Stories

08:10 LoL: This champion has been dominating soloQ for months and it's not about to stop!
08:06 MOBA's Most Hated Champion Is Also Infuriating TFT Players
10:07 LoL: When does season 13 start?
10:01 K'Santé, the first problem that Riot Games will have to solve in 2023
09:53 What is the best-designed champion? The community has the answer!
09:50 Azir support, the new pick that is all the rage in China
09:50 LoL: Which champions received the most skins in 2022?
10:53 LoL: Would the solution to improve the meta be to remove the nerves on the anti-heal?
10:52 LoL: The patch schedule for season 13
10:53 LoL: The pentakill of the champion who is least likely to do so

Recommended

The best champions for Patch 11.16
League of Legends 2021 World Championship Finals venue and date announced
LoL: 7 questions about Akshan answered by the developers

Discover guides

LoL Guide, Build: Glacial Augment and Electrocute Ahri, Mid, S10
How to Sona Support in S10
League of Legends Transfer Window — From LCK to LPL, Khan joins FPX