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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …