The developer of Valorant, Riot Games, is suing a Chinese technology company, NetEase, for infringing the copyright of its popular esports title. Riot Games claims that the NetEase mobile title,…
Riot Games pushing for more women in leadership roles
Riot Games has faced several changes in its management since the company was sued for gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment in late 2018. On August 10, the game developer published…
Riot Games adds Heineken as a sponsor for its Brazilian League of Legends Championship
…Riot Games for its Brazilian tournaments. Riot Games had secured a deal with Bud Light for the League of Legends Championship in 2020 for the North American scene. In the…
Calyx collaborates with Riot Games to host Intel Arabian Cup Playground
…the global stage with Riot.” What Is Calyx? Prior to this, Calyx, the subsidiary of Hockwood Games had partnered with Riot Games in June 2021. This alliance was as a…
Riot Games quashes talk of Valorant betting partnerships
Contrary to recent reports, esports organizations in Riot Games-sanctioned Valorant tournaments will not be permitted to sign deals with betting companies. On Wednesday, Esporkolik, a Turkish news outlet, reported that…
Riot Games to launch VALORANT closed beta in five regions
Riot Games announced on Monday that the closed beta for their first-person shooter title VALORANT will launch on Tuesday, April 7 for select regions, with a possibility it could roll…
Riot Games announces Rising Stars women’s League of Legends tournament in Europe
…the new tournament, reinstating Riot Games’ commitment to bolstering women’s involvement. “Riot Games is committed to creating more opportunities for women gamers,” Will Attwood. “Game Changers has been a huge…
Riot Games announces a new Global Head of Esports for TFT, LoR, and Project L
Riot Games has announced the appointment of a new Global Head of Esports for TeamFight Tactics (TFT), Legends of Runeterra (LoR), and Project L. The game publisher promoted Michael Sherman,…
Amazon, Riot Games team up for RE//LOAD Valorant event
Amazon has partnered with esports event organizer Riot Games in the hosting of the RE//LOAD Valorant community event. The partnership will see the duo further collaborate with Twitch Prime’s Crown…
Riot Games moves LoL Mid-Season Invitational to July
…coronavirus fears. The announcement surfaced on Tuesday, March 10 on the official League of Legends website, where John Needham, the global head of esports at Riot Games, explained why Riot…