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Riot Games is considering making premium titles, says co-founder

Riot Games is openly weighing premium, finite releases alongside its live-service portfolio. Co-founder Marc Merrill said not every game needs to be “infinite,” signaling a broader product mix beyond long-running …

News Game Developer · 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Riot Games is winding down 2XKO active development in December

Riot Games is ending active development on 2XKO in December after the fighter failed to build a large enough retained audience. The team will keep the game available, but the …

News Game Developer · 1 month ago
Riot Games sunsets active development on 2XKO as it costs "substantially more to operate than it brings in"

Riot Games is ending active development on 2XKO in December after deciding the free-to-play fighter costs far more to run than it earns. The game will stay online beyond 2026, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Paramount Games appoints Nate Nanzer as EVP, head of commercial & marketing

Paramount Games has hired former Epic SVP Nate Nanzer as EVP of commercial and marketing, one of several notable games-industry moves this month. The round-up also includes leadership changes at …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
"This is us speaking to the world" – Why London is keen to host esports events like the Valorant Masters

London is leaning harder into esports as a city strategy, using events like Valorant Masters to pull in tourism, global visibility, and direct economic spend. Riot plans these shows 18-24 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months ago
"We can break even and be self-sustaining within Riot" – The firm behind League of Legends is "super close" to making esports sustainable

Riot says its esports business is now “super close” to breaking even after shifting away from sponsor-heavy funding and toward digital revenue sharing. The company has already distributed over $100 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Riot Games confirms layoffs within publishing division

Riot Games has laid off approximately 12 employees across three teams in its publishing division. This move highlights the ongoing challenges in the gaming industry, particularly in publishing roles. Developers …

News Game Developer · 7 months ago
Riot Games downsizes 2XKO team, about 80 employees affected

Riot Games is downsizing its 2XKO team, affecting around 80 employees. This significant reduction highlights the challenges in the gaming industry, particularly for roles in development and production. The layoffs …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Riot Games lays off roughly 80 employees from 2XKO team

Riot Games has laid off around 80 employees from its 2XKO team, indicating a significant shift in their operational strategy. This decision reflects the company's struggle to maintain the momentum …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Riot Games is making an anti-cheat change that could be rough on older PCs

Riot Games is implementing a new BIOS update requirement for certain players due to a UEFI bug affecting memory protections. This change could impact older PCs, particularly those used by …

News Ars Technica · 9 months, 1 week ago
Riot Games announces new roadmap for League of Legends

Riot Games is set to revamp League of Legends significantly after the 2026 season, introducing a new client and enhanced visuals. This overhaul will also bring exciting new game modes, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 1 week ago
Riot sells Hytale IP and Hypixel brand back to original co-founder

Riot Games has sold the Hytale intellectual property and the Hypixel brand back to its original co-founder. This move marks a significant shift in the ownership of the popular game, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 10 months, 1 week ago
Hypixel acquires Hytale back from Riot Games

Hypixel has successfully reacquired the intellectual property of Hytale from Riot Games after the latter canceled its development. This acquisition includes the rehiring of 30 former staff members, signaling a …

News Game Developer · 10 months, 1 week ago