Game of the Week: TSM vs TiP

If you don't already know why we're recommending this game, we won't spoil it for you.

But more than that one amazing moment, this game was a big statement for Team SoloMid. Dyrus was embarrassed by Impact the last time they faced each other, calling it his worst performance. TSM as a whole was looking solid, but the loss to Team 8 still left some fans wondering if this new update to the team was the real deal. This game showed, unquestionably, that they're here to stay. Bjergsen completely crushed XiaoWeiXiao, Santorin showed perfect synergy with his Danish countryman, and Dyrus more than got his revenge on Impact.

With CLG looking equally refreshed, we're partying like it's three years ago. TSM and CLG are unquestionably the top teams in North America again, and all eyes are on their incoming collision next week.

Game of the Week: Fnatic vs Unicorns of Love

Fnatic came into the game with a 4-0 score and wanted to continue their perfect score. In the pregame interview UoL was confident that they could beat Fnatic. From the get go the atmossphere was set even though the game had a slow start it ramped up with time. While Fnatic had the upper hand in the midgame Unicorns hanged in there and could close the gap when the late game hit. The late game was on a knife's edge and could go either way and the match ending didn't disappoint.

Game of the Week: Jin Air vs CJ Entus, Game 1

The Jin Air plane has very good reason to be glad this week, as the Green Wings feature in Korea's game of the week for the third time in a row. There's just something about their highly cerebral, conservative style that makes for compelling games. This week, it came in the form of an 80-minute marathon marked by rock-solid determination. CJ Entus looked their best, showing their recovery from a bad loss to the Tigers in Week 3, but Jin Air also stepped up to prove that they are more than a streaky team. Whether you're in love with the Coco or excited to see Cpt Jack pilot Kalista, this incredible comeback game has something for you.

Game of the Week: iG vs LGD, Game 1

Chinese teams have been known for strong and decisive teamfighting abilities ever since Season 2, and this is on full display in this nailbiter between iG and LGD, Both teams dance around the map in a seemingly neverending series of bloody teamfights, with nearly dead-even gold until the very last fight. Flashy plays and brilliant individual mechanics abound.

Game of the week: NGU vs Logitech Snipers

In a very light week of the LMS the struggling NGU and Logitech Snipers were able to put on a show. There wasn't much in the way of clever map play but for those that enjoy a brawl there's plenty of 3v3 and 5v5 teamfights that went down to the wire to satisfy your bloodlust. A mid Morgana pick from Wang "Ysera" Tsung-Chih and a three damage item Jarvan jungle from Huang "Jcain" Po-Chun were highlights of a messy but exciting match.

Game of the Week: DetonatioN FocusMe vs 7th Heaven

We're not picking FocusMe games every week on purpose, we promise. But this is a special occasion. Getting a chance to see Yutapon on Kalista and Ceros on his trademark Zed should've been enough of a treat, but 7th heaven rose to the occasion to show why it'd be a mistake to write them off early. Clockday played the game of his life on Azir, ThintoN and Razer peeled well, and the whole team punished FocusMe's greedy all-AD comp hard: culminating in Mueki nabbing himself the first ever Pentakill in LJL history.

Given that FocusMe came back and crushed 7th heaven 2-0 in the JCG Grand Championship semifinals the next day, it's a bit early to say that FocusMe has been dethroned as the number one team in the country. However, the LJL just might be a closer race than we thought.

*Kabum! Black was punished and are therefore lower in the rankings.

Game of the Week: paiN Gaming vs INTZ Series

Week four was a tough week for many teams in CBLoL. Most surprising was Dexterity's sweep of a floundering JAYOB team in a sloppy set where Dexterity emerged victorious due better communication and the energetic performance of their jungler, Alexandre "Piolho" von Flach. Dexterity's success earned them three points, their first points in the season, shaking up the bottom half of the CBLoL standings. Sister teams KaBuM! Black and KaBuM! Orange hang precariously to their dreams by a pinky finger, and both are up against tough opponents in the following weeks, while CNB showed promise in champion select against Keyd, but were overwhelmed in game.

The headline matchup of week four featured paiN Gaming against INTZ e-Sports. On the heels of their exhausting 1-1 split with Keyd in week three, INTZ looked to bounce back and show that they could close out an early-game advantage. Similarly, paiN entered the series wanting to reclaim their spot as one of the top teams in Brazil. Both matches, especially when compared side-by-side, show where each team is at in their development.

Game of the Week: TFR vs SAJ

TFR brings an aggressive vision game to SAJ, hoping to upset and advance to the next round of the GPL in the group of death.

And with that, we come to the conclusion of the first stage of the 2015 GPL Spring Season. Teams will be gearing up for the Ro8 next, which will follow the same format with two groups of four teams each, top 2 advancing to the playoff bracket.