Riot Games has announced that teams who scale through the screening exercise to become a part of the company’s Valorant program would be given a yearly pay of $1.5 million. The interview phase of the partnership program is wrapping up, and the organizations involved are being given new bits of information.
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 its third annual report on diversity and inclusion.
Team Fallacy suspended from Astral Clash due to account sharing
While Riot Games investigates account-sharing allegations, Team Fallacy will be suspended from the Astral Clash Finals.
Riot Games appoints Artem Bykov as LEC Commissioner
Artem Bykov has joined Riot Games in the role of Commissioner of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC).
LoL outfit TSM name former top laner Hunu as coach
The Riot Games’ League of Legends esports global contract database has revealed that TSM has appointed Heo “Huni” Seung-hoon, their…
Riot Games launches inaugural College VALORANT season
Riot Games has announced their first-ever College VALORANT (CVAL) season will take place in 2022–23, featuring three tournaments.
Riot Games bans flag walkouts at VCT Masters Copenhagen
Riot Games barred all teams from walking out with flags during the Valorant Masters Copenhagen tournament.
Shopify Rebellion blasts Riot after their 2023 VCT partnership bid was denied
Shopify Rebellion have blasted Riot Games after getting word that the organizers rejected their application to join the 2023 Valorant Champions Tour as partners.
Riot Games developers on break until July 10
According to a post that was made on the company’s blog a few days back, the Riot Games development teams are taking a short break from July 4-10.
LoL Worlds semifinals moved from Toronto to Atlanta
The 2022 League of Legends World Championship semifinals will no longer be held in Toronto, Canada, with Riot Games announcing that the final four will instead be staged in Atlanta, USA.