TSM beats CLG in the inaugural LCS Hearthstone Invitational

Riot taking a page from OGN's book announced the expansion of their esports brand the LCS today with the addition of Hearthstone. Redbeard stated that Riot was happy to finally be working together with Blizzard again so many years after the Defense of the Ancients map that started it all. Alongside the announcement came our first taste of what's in store as popular NA LCS superstars Team Solo Mid and Counter Logic Gaming took to the stage for the first LCS Hearthstone match.

The action started off with Nien's Warrior deck against Dyrus' Mage deck. After a tense match Nien would find his combo to finish off Dyrus.

Nien would also make short work of Oddone before falling to Bjergsen's Rogue. Bjergsen would once again prove why he is the BjergerKing going an amazing 5-0 to secure the all kill over CLG and the win for TSM.

In the post game interview TSM owner Andy "Reginald" Dinh stated that he was happy TSM was given the chance to take the first win in LCS Hearthstone, and that he expects TSM to top the standings in every form of LCS in the coming years.

Riot stated that this was just the first step of the next phase of the LCS. They hope to unveil new LCS leagues from FPS titles like CS:GO and Battlefield 4 to RTS titles like Starcraft II, and even other MOBA titles. RiotMagus stated "Many fans have expressed wishes to be able to watch other esports while they watch LCS. It was such an obvious step we figured, why not?"

The future of the LCS is here and I for one am excited!