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INCURSIONS // Official Console Cinematic Trailer - VALORANT
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Key Learnings from Beyond Ruination
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The Hexolution is coming to Wild Rift!
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TFT Dev Drop: Magic n’ Mayhem I Dev Video - Teamfight Tactics
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The Next TFT Open Heads to Macao!
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We Asked TFT Devs Your Burning Questions | 5 Year Bash - TFT
To celebrate five whole years of Teamfight Tactics, we’re taking a moment to ask longtime TFT devs your questions about Choncc lore, memorable patches, go-to tacticians, and more.
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Register now for the VALORANT Console Limited Beta
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Bringing VALORANT to Console // Dev Diaries - VALORANT
Join us on our journey of taking VALORANT from the keyboard to the sticks in our newest Dev Diary.
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Happy Pride!
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Celebrate Pride with us and our LGBTQIA+ community
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Dive into patch 5.1: Beyond Ruination | League of Legends: Wild Rift
Patch 5.1 takes you #ThroughTheMist, in and out of game! Laura, Paul, and Anthony are here to guide you and lift the mist on this immersive patch!
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Know Before You Go - 2XKO at EVO Japan
2XKO is coming to EVO Japan 2024, April 27–29. Get details on how to play the demo, our booth schedule, and more.
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MSI 2024 Primer
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Three Ways We’re Making Our Offices More Sustainable
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Moments before reaching the Blessed Isles, Kalista’s fate is written in the mist. Be there on April 11th when it lifts!
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Devs Spill the Beans: Skarner’s New Lore | Dev Video - LoL
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Once upon a time, a featherknight found a magic ink brush… and the courage to try again.
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Celebrating Ramadan in Wild Rift Together Under the Crescent
Rioters from around the world collaborated to represent a variety of cultural traditions.
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The Poros are setting the mood! Don’t miss out and celebrate with them under the crescent moon starting March 8th!
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Tournament match-ups, format, schedule, and more!
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TFT Dev Drop: Inkborn Fables I Dev Video - Teamfight Tactics
Join us for conversations about our next set, the Rotating Shop, Chibi Morgana and more!
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Riot Brightmoon, Pupulasers, and Phroxzon discuss the gameplay changes, Vanguard, bots, and skins.
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First things first: we have a name! Project L is now officially 2XKO.
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Heavenscale, Scales of Fortune, Dragon Lantern, and a TFT Set Revival. Welcome to Lunar Festival 2024.
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At the Lunar Festival, only the finest of gifts will do!
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Happy Year of the Dragon!
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From the heavens to the earth, real magic ignites when we celebrate together.
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Dragon Lantern - Skin Feature
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Riot’s Korea Office and the Cultural Heritage Protection Project
Since Riot’s Korea office opened in 2011, Rioters have worked alongside the Cultural Heritage Administration to support, protect, and restore Korea’s cultural heritage
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Dev Update: One Runeterra & Arcane Season 2
As the new year’s kicking off we want to share some of the exciting things coming your way. Join Andrei “Meddler” van Roon, Head of League Studio, for our Wild Rift 2024 outlook on the League ecosystem, Arcane Season 2, and other news!
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Talking Tactics: TFT's First Set Revival
The devs behind the revival of Return to the Stars talk about why it’s back and what’s updated!
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The State of the Game: LoL Esports in 2024
LoL Esports kicks off the new year with competitive changes, event updates, and more!
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The Vision for Teamfight Tactics: Vegas Open
512 competitors, 60 Headliners, and 1 champion. Welcome to the Teamfight Tactics Vegas Open.
TFT Vegas Open: Everything You Need to Know
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TFT Vegas Open: Everything You Need to Know
How to Watch, Format Explainer, Drops, Trophy Reveal and more!
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Marc Merrill Takes on New Role as Chief Product Officer at Riot Games
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Riot Games Social Impact Fund Crosses $50M Raised
Looking back on the best moments from five years of the Riot Games Social Impact Fund
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Experience VALORANT at a whole new decibel. VCT Game Changers: The VALORANT you love, Louder.
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Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2023 at Riot
From Pork Adobo to cultural artwork, here’s how Filipinos at Riot celebrated FAHM this year
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REMIX RUMBLE ft. Steve Aoki (Official Music Video) | Teamfight Tactics
Choncc’s in it for the fun. Pengu’s in it for the fame. Neither is backing down. Yasuo, Yorick, Jhin, and Bard take center stage at the wildest music festival in the Convergence. Meanwhile Gnar, Twitch, Amumu, and more put on a show of their own! This is Remix Rumble.
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There’s No Place Like League
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Reworking the Riot ID Transition Plan
We’re moving from Summoner Names to Riot IDs but making some changes to the rollout
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How Esports Rioters in Korea are Making Worlds 2023 One for the Books
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Announcing the Winners of the Riot Games VFX Creative Contest!
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TFT Dev Drop: Remix Rumble I Dev Video - Teamfight Tactics
In TFT’s newest set, you’re the DJ. Field traits like K/DA, HEARTSTEEL, and Pentakill, make powerful Headliners the star of your board, and create your own custom remix.
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Dev For a Day: Rusticles
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Celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with Riot Unidos
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Transitioning from Summoner Names to Riot IDs
This updates player name terminology to better reflect the current world of League of Legends, creates more fluidity between Riot games, and streamlines how names work from a tech perspective.
Dev Update: Champs, Lore & More
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Dev Update: Champs, Lore & More
Riot Brightmoon, Meddler, and guests are back with an update on champs, lore, Quickplay, and more.
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Wild Rift Third Year Global Anniversary Celebrations
We’re gearing up for our Global Anniversary and can’t wait to celebrate you! To kick off the festivities, our Power Spike Gallery is now live! Submit your creations to unlock anniversary rewards! Also learn about some of the other festivities and goodies we have in store!
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This is the story of an unbreakable spirit and the unbending heart of a champion.
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There’s no glory without the grind. Worlds 2023 begins October 10th.
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Update on Our CEO Transition
Following our CEO announcement in May, Nicolo Laurent and Dylan Jadeja have worked closely together over the past four months to ensure a smooth leadership transition for Riot.
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Learn more about the 2023 League of Legends World Championship in South Korea.
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So You Want to Attend the TFT Vegas Open?
Event info, registration, format, prizing, and more!
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The long road to Los Angeles ends here. See VALORANT’s first foray into this vibrant new map set in Gekko’s stomping grounds.
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Teaming up with DonorsChoose to Support Gaming and Esports Programs...
This partnership is aimed at supporting middle and high school teachers to give students access to careers in esports and gaming.
How We Celebrated Pride 2023 at Riot
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How We Celebrated Pride 2023 at Riot
From working with community artists to pie-inspired donations, here’s how we celebrated Pride Month in June.
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How a Global Esport Comes Together at VALORANT Champs 2023
From Brazil to the UK to Singapore, it feels like any team has a chance of winning Champs 2023. That’s by design.
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Pre-Register Now: TFT Mobile is Coming to the Asia-Pacific Region!
Pre-register for the Asia-Pacific arrival of TFT Mobile today and get rewarded.
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Why go to Evo? It’s pretty simple: your feedback really is important to us.
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Embody the Soul of these Fighters with your cosplays!
Mid-Year Update 2023 | Dev Snapshot - Legends of Runeterra
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Mid-Year Update 2023 | Dev Snapshot - Legends of Runeterra
Game Director Dave Guskin is back with another Dev Snapshot. Watch to learn more about what we've seen and heard from you all so far in 2023, and for a look at where LoR is headed.
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Arena: Making a New Mode
We've got your ringside seats for a behind-the-scenes look at how we made League's new 2v2v2v2 mode, Arena.
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Get the official tournament information for Champions Los Angeles! Match ups, formats, schedules, and more!
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Embody the Soul of these Fighters with your cosplays!
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In the fight of a lifetime, you may get knocked down. But never knocked out.
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Presented by Red Bull Media House in Partnership with Riot Games. Entering Worlds 2022, nobody expected Deft and DRX to make it past the Play-In stage. However, their past record would not keep the determined LCK team from hoping for victory and enjoying themselves along the way. Join us as we retrace DRX’s journey from underdogs to defeating the game’s greatest teams to become the World Champions of League of Legends Esports.
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Unite together. Save the world. Celebrate our China launch by taking a look back at VALORANT Protocol’s first steps into Haven.
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A technical look at how Riot’s Player Platform team helped to ship our Xbox Game Pass partnership.
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API at Riot Takes Center Stage for AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI Heritage Month began with a Night Market and ended with conversations about API communities at Riot and the impact of representation
DEFY DEFINITION: EPISODE 7 ACT 1
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DEFY DEFINITION: EPISODE 7 ACT 1
Check out how VALORANT’s evolving the game in this new Episode.
The Tournament Begins: Soul Fighter 2023
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The Tournament Begins: Soul Fighter 2023
Soul Fighter is bringing new modes, champions, stories, and skins to League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Wild Rift, and Legends of Runeterra.
Champion Insights: Naafiri
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Champion Insights: Naafiri
There is no alpha. There is only the pack.
Mastercard Expands Global Partnership to VALORANT Esports
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Mastercard Expands Global Partnership to VALORANT Esports
Riot Games and Mastercard have extended their long-standing partnership to now cover global events for the VALORANT Champions Tour
The Making of a League of Legends Champion Theme
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The Making of a League of Legends Champion Theme
Three Riot Games composers share how a champion theme comes to life.
League of Legends x Coca-Cola Ultimate Zero Sugar: Now Available
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League of Legends x Coca-Cola Ultimate Zero Sugar: Now Available
League and Coca-Cola have teamed up to create a new flavor of Coke. Celebrate the launch with some Ultimate Emotes and more!
Natalie Parker: Over a Decade of Work at Riot Games
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Natalie Parker: Over a Decade of Work at Riot Games
Natalie started as a receptionist and now leads a team of lawyers focused on labor and employment.
Celebrating Pride with the Community
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Celebrating Pride with the Community
See what’s available in game and hear from seven community artists who created unique art around our IP for Pride Month.
CONV/RGENCE - Available Now!
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CONV/RGENCE - Available Now!
Run, leap, and slide your way through the streets of Zaun. Encounter champions, face down enemies, and locate never-before-seen sides of the Undercity.
Background Patching is coming to Riot Client
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Background Patching is coming to Riot Client
Keep your games up to date and ready to play when you are, starting with VALORANT and expanding to other games in the future.
New Emotes for a Discord Birthday Present
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New Emotes for a Discord Birthday Present
As thanks to the moderators who help to make Discord the platform of choice for gamers, Riot has created a new pack of emotes specifically for mods.
Announcing Our Next CEO
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Announcing Our Next CEO
We’re proud to announce that our current global president, Dylan Jadeja, will become our next CEO later this year.
2022 Annual Impact Report
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2022 Annual Impact Report
This report shows our progress as we climb the mountain toward a future for Riot, the gaming industry, and players.
Building the Future of Sport at Riot Games
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Building the Future of Sport at Riot Games
John Needham, President of Esports at Riot Games, lays out his game plan toward building a sustainable future for the esports industry
The Mageseeker - Available Now!
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The Mageseeker - Available Now!
The Mageseeker is an action RPG set in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas and wield the chains that once bound you to liberate Demacia from tyranny.
Looking Back on Women’s History Month 2023
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Looking Back on Women’s History Month 2023
We celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting panels with women leaders, holding events to bring people together, and sharing women’s stories across Riot.
Prime Gaming and Riot Games Run it Back
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Prime Gaming and Riot Games Run it Back
In-Game Content for Riot's Biggest Titles, Esports Sponsorship, and More.
From Duck Hunt to Riot Games, Maye Mac-Swiney’s Gaming Journey...
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From Duck Hunt to Riot Games, Maye Mac-Swiney’s Gaming Journey...
With roots in Mexico and a career in Spain, games, and the people who play them, have been a throughline in Maye Mac-Swiney’s life
Champion Insights: Milio
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Champion Insights: Milio
“Awww, so cute!” - You, until the late-game teamfight
VCT Americas 2023 Kicks Off April 1
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VCT Americas 2023 Kicks Off April 1
Everything you need to know about VCT Americas
Amplifying Black Voices for Black History Month
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Amplifying Black Voices for Black History Month
Riot Noir, our RIG for Black Rioters, spent the month highlighting Black culture, inspiring the next generation, and amplifying Black stories in gaming.
How Exec. Pastry Chef Nicole Redd-McIntosh creates one-of-a-kind...
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How Exec. Pastry Chef Nicole Redd-McIntosh creates one-of-a-kind...
For Black History Month, Nicole helped create dishes that hold a special place in her heart to share with Rioters on our LAX campus.
How Kat Wong Found Her Home in Gaming With Riot’s Localization Team
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How Kat Wong Found Her Home in Gaming With Riot’s Localization Team
Kat Wong and how her adventure of a career, with her wife by her side, led her to Riot.
Celebrating Lunar New Year In-Game and Out
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Celebrating Lunar New Year In-Game and Out
As Runeterra Celebrates Lunar Revel, Rioters Around the World Come Together for Lunar New Year.
Players Voted and These Charities Won the Lion’s Share of $6M
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Players Voted and These Charities Won the Lion’s Share of $6M
Every nonprofit is guaranteed to receive at least $15,000 for each of the 83 charities from the Riot Games Social Impact Fund.
LoL Esports: Season Kickoff & State of the Game
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LoL Esports: Season Kickoff & State of the Game
Check out the latest announcements and what is in store for LoL Esports in 2023 by watching the Season Kickoff & State of the Game video.
The Brink of Infinity | Season 2023 Cinematic - League of Legends
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The Brink of Infinity | Season 2023 Cinematic - League of Legends
Year after year, we stand together at the edge of a new beginning. Inspired by the words and deeds of the champions who came before. It's time to make your mark—Season 2023 has arrived.
/dev chat: Player Behavior | Dev Video - League of Legends
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/dev chat: Player Behavior | Dev Video - League of Legends
Timtammonster and Zero Impact discuss player behavioral systems in League. They talk about text chat moderation/muting and other changes shipped in 2022, goals for 2023, and their dreams for League’s community.
/dev chat: Midscope Updates | Dev Video - League of Legends
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/dev chat: Midscope Updates | Dev Video - League of Legends
Game designers Riot Truexy, Riot Phlox, and August talk about midscope updates: Why do they exist? What is their purpose? And what’s coming next?
/dev chat: State of the Game | Dev Video - League of Legends
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/dev chat: State of the Game | Dev Video - League of Legends
Summoner’s Rift Team leads Riot Phroxzon and Riot Petrie talk about the state of League of Legends, plans for positions, and goals for Season 2023.
Season 2023 | LoL Pls - League of Legends
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Season 2023 | LoL Pls - League of Legends
Welcome to Season 2023. Riot Brightmoon shares an update on skins and thematics, Riot Auberaun talks about changes to Ranked, and Riot Lexical gives a sneak peak at some upcoming champions.
REVELATION // Episode 6 Cinematic - VALORANT
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REVELATION // Episode 6 Cinematic - VALORANT
From darkness, revelation. Uncover the wonders of a forgotten world in Episode 6: REVELATION. Kicking off Jan 10, 2023.
Season 2023 Kickoff | The Madness is the Hype
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Season 2023 Kickoff | The Madness is the Hype
Get ready for an all new adrenaline packed event featuring 9 regions over 2 days. Watch Season 2023 Kickoff on lolesports.com on January 10 + 11.
Riot is Taking a Break to End the Year
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Riot is Taking a Break to End the Year
We’re taking a break for the holidays and wanted to take this time to reflect on all the big moments from 2022.
Re:presenting at AWS re:Invent
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Re:presenting at AWS re:Invent
Earlier this month, nearly a hundred Rioters traveled to Las Vegas to attend AWS re:Invent, a weeklong conference hosted by AWS for the global cloud computing community.
Now Streaming on Riot Mobile
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Now Streaming on Riot Mobile
Watch your favorite players live on-the-go with Riot Mobile!
Vote For the Cause You Want to Support!
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Vote For the Cause You Want to Support!
Riot Games Social Impact Fund has allotted over $6M to 84 charities in 28 regions. Your vote helps decide who gets the most.
New Riot Games SEA Servers for LoL & TFT Go Live in January
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New Riot Games SEA Servers for LoL & TFT Go Live in January
On January 6, 2023, the transition from Garena to Riot will bring with it a month-long, prize-filled party to celebrate the new servers.
Link Riot Account with Xbox Game Pass Today to Unlock Benefits
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Link Riot Account with Xbox Game Pass Today to Unlock Benefits
Riot Games is coming to Xbox Game Pass! Link your Riot Account with Xbox Game Pass to unlock exclusive member-only benefits.
/dev: Gameplay Basics & Tag in Project L
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/dev: Gameplay Basics & Tag in Project L
Executive producer Tom Cannon and game director Shaun Rivera give an in-depth look at Project L’s gameplay and tag systems.
Riot Games recognized as a Great Place to Work for Parents
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Riot Games recognized as a Great Place to Work for Parents
From parental leave to fertility benefits, Riot cares about current and future parents.
Winners Announced Riot Games Designing for Digital Thriving Challenge
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Winners Announced Riot Games Designing for Digital Thriving Challenge
IDEO and Riot are announcing the ten winners of grants for their proposals to make online spaces safer and more inclusive
Black Leaders Take Central Stage at AfroTech 2022
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Black Leaders Take Central Stage at AfroTech 2022
Members of Riot Noir came together to network, build community, and connect with Black leaders across gaming and tech
No Room for 1v5s: Ending the Hero Mentality in Game Dev
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No Room for 1v5s: Ending the Hero Mentality in Game Dev
Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent shares his thoughts on the importance of recharging, his own paternity leave, and Riot’s approach to work-life balance.
Riot Games and Ubisoft Tackling Toxicity in Games With New Project
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Riot Games and Ubisoft Tackling Toxicity in Games With New Project
This new project will create a database to train AI systems to detect and mitigate harmful behavior in games.
Sama Sama: Celebrating Filipino American History Month Together
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Sama Sama: Celebrating Filipino American History Month Together
Rioters came together in person at Riot HQ to celebrate Filipino culture. Plus, Riot is opening an office in the Philippines!
LoL & TFT Will be Published by Riot Games in Southeast Asia
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LoL & TFT Will be Published by Riot Games in Southeast Asia
After a 12 year partnership with Garena, Riot will self-publish League and TFT in Southeast Asia. Here’s how it will impact players and how to transition your account.
The Team That Makes the Worlds 2022 Broadcast Happen...
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The Team That Makes the Worlds 2022 Broadcast Happen...
Putting together the global broadcast for Worlds 2022 takes a combination of talent from folks with backgrounds in music, sports, entertainment, and more.
Culpa De Maggical: Javier España’s Legacy Lives on at Worlds 2022...
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Culpa De Maggical: Javier España’s Legacy Lives on at Worlds 2022...
With longtime Rioter Javier España passing in May, players lost a face of Riot, Riot lost one of its best, and Rioters in Mexico City lost a dear friend.
How Riot Delivers a Global Broadcast for Worlds 2022
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How Riot Delivers a Global Broadcast for Worlds 2022
Worlds 2022 has seen intense LPL vs. LCK matches, Faker and T1, LCS teams playing poorly, and so much more. Here’s how the League of Legends Esports broadcast comes together.
Latin American Heritage Month and Partnering with Latinx in Gaming
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Latin American Heritage Month and Partnering with Latinx in Gaming
Rioters celebrated by coming together, working with our new partner, and pushing for more representation of Latin American culture in gaming.
Get Rewarded for Enabling 2FA
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Get Rewarded for Enabling 2FA
Help protect your account and receive exclusive in-game rewards.
Riot Games Acquires Wargaming Sydney Studio...
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Riot Games Acquires Wargaming Sydney Studio...
The studio will be renamed Riot Sydney and will continue to operate out of the team’s current office.
Inside The House of Worlds, Mexico City’s Premiere Worlds Watch Party
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Inside The House of Worlds, Mexico City’s Premiere Worlds Watch Party
To give more fans the option to watch Worlds 2022 as it came through Mexico City, Rioters in our CDMX office put together “The House of Worlds.”
Lucha Libre: Choosing a Unique Mexican Flair for Worlds 2022
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Lucha Libre: Choosing a Unique Mexican Flair for Worlds 2022
The team in Mexico City had to answer the question: “How do we welcome the Worlds to Mexico for the first time?” Lucha was the answer.
Riot and IDEO Launch Open Innovation Challenge
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Riot and IDEO Launch Open Innovation Challenge
The Designing for Digital Thriving Challenge will champion responsible design practices that foster healthy, inclusive communities in a rapidly changing digital world.
More Than a Label: Priscila Queiroz
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More Than a Label: Priscila Queiroz
For Latin American Heritage Month, we are telling stories of Rioters in Riot Unidos. First up, Priscila who has made a career out of curating communities and passion.
Five Tips and Tricks to Help You Join the VALORANT Team
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Five Tips and Tricks to Help You Join the VALORANT Team
We’re hiring! Like, a lot. Here are five tips from VALORANT’s Manager of Talent Acquisition to help you apply.
Q and A with some of our VALORANT leaders
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Q and A with some of our VALORANT leaders
We asked a group of VALORANT leaders why they joined the team, what they're excited about for the future, and plenty more.
Lil Nas X Becomes President of League of Legends
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Lil Nas X Becomes President of League of Legends
Meet the new President of League of Legends
Global Service Month 2022: From São Paulo to Shanghai
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Global Service Month 2022: From São Paulo to Shanghai
Rioters Around the World came together to give back to their local communities by painting murals, cleaning beaches, becoming mentors, and so much more.
Arcane Honored with Four Emmy® Awards
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Arcane Honored with Four Emmy® Awards
Our hit Netflix Series from Riot Games and Fortiche Production becomes the first-ever video game IP to win a Series Emmy® for Outstanding Animated Series
Riot Games Internship Study Guide Vol. 2: Tips and Tricks for Applying
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Riot Games Internship Study Guide Vol. 2: Tips and Tricks for Applying
Here is what you need to know to submit the best application for the US Summer Internship Program.
Riot is joining forces with Take This
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Riot is joining forces with Take This
We will provide funding and resources to the nonprofit dedicated to increasing support for mental health in gaming
Bug Blog: Esports Trade Issue
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Bug Blog: Esports Trade Issue
We will be walking you through a recent bug that was impacting our competitive leagues, and how we dove deep into one of League of Legends’ most legacy pieces of technology to mitigate it.
Riot Games Internship Study Guide Vol. 1
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Riot Games Internship Study Guide Vol. 1
On Posting Day, Riot Games US Summer Internships will open with applications. We brought previous Riot Interns to share their story.
An Update on Player Dynamics
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An Update on Player Dynamics
The numbers behind reports in our games and some things we are working on to make our games safer, more inclusive, more fair, and more fun.
Hasan Colakoglu: From First Rioter in Turkey to Building Communities
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Hasan Colakoglu: From First Rioter in Turkey to Building Communities
Hasan started his career creating better experiences for Turkish gamers, himself included. Now he guides Riot’s international vision.
We’re Deleting Some Very Inactive Accounts
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We’re Deleting Some Very Inactive Accounts
We use your data to improve your experience and if you don’t need it, we don’t either.
The Grand Opening of the SoLa Technology and Entrepreneurship Center
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The Grand Opening of the SoLa Technology and Entrepreneurship Center
Funded in part by a $2.25M donation from Riot, the new center aims to inspire and develop the next generation of Black and Brown game developers, esports players, and tech professionals.
Annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Progress Report - 2021
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Annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Progress Report - 2021
This report is a snapshot of 2021, a building year that will set us up for what we believe will be a transformative next chapter at Riot.
Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Maria Pentinen
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Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Maria Pentinen
A gamer her entire life, Maria talks about what video games mean to her, what being an ally looks like, and her path throughout her career.
Looking Back, and Forward, at Pride 2022
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Looking Back, and Forward, at Pride 2022
Around the world and at Riot, Pride is a year-round celebration. Here’s what we did for Pride and what we are continuing to do.
Riot is recognized as a Great Place to Work
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Riot is recognized as a Great Place to Work
This year, Riot scored a 95% from Rioters who said it is a great place to work.
/dev: Illaoi in Project L
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/dev: Illaoi in Project L
Bringing the Kraken Priestess to a fighting game.
Star Guardian Cosplay Guide: Part 2
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Star Guardian Cosplay Guide: Part 2
Find all the outfit details for each member of this year's class in the second part of the official Star Guardian cosplay guide!
Improving the Esports Experience with Remote Broadcast Centers...
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Improving the Esports Experience with Remote Broadcast Centers...
The first Remote Broadcast Center facility, powered by AWS, just opened in Dublin
Star Guardian Cosplay Guide: Part 1
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Star Guardian Cosplay Guide: Part 1
Find all the outfit details for each member of this year's class in part 1 of this official Star Guardian cosplay guide!
Hope Burns Brighter Than Fear in Star Guardian 2022
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Hope Burns Brighter Than Fear in Star Guardian 2022
Learn more about everything Star Guardian has to offer this summer!
Riot is Testing Out a New Affiliate Product
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Riot is Testing Out a New Affiliate Product
We’re testing a new way for our partners to promote content.
We’re Taking a Break, BRB
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We’re Taking a Break, BRB
It’s time for our annual summer break because sunburns beat burn out anyday
2021 Social Impact Report
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2021 Social Impact Report
A look at how Riot was able to help mobilize communities and platforms in 2021 to create ripple effects far beyond our office walls or digital spaces.
Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Patrick Ryan
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Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Patrick Ryan
From finance to Riot, Patrick Ryan’s career has evolved alongside his relationship
Riot and Xbox are Coming Together on Game Pass
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Riot and Xbox are Coming Together on Game Pass
Unlocked content coming to Game Pass subscribers across Riot’s biggest games on PC and mobile
Henna, Cats, and the Evil Eye, How Rioters in Turkey Helped Create...
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Henna, Cats, and the Evil Eye, How Rioters in Turkey Helped Create...
To make a Turkish agent, the VALORANT team talked with Turkish Rioters to create all the little details around Fade
Choosing our lane: 2022 so far
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Choosing our lane: 2022 so far
Reflections from Riot’s CEO on in-person collaboration, our all-company trip to Barcelona, results of queue dodge, and more
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recap
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recap
To celebrate, we held talks, ate diverse food, and, most importantly, created a new RIG for API Rioters
Celebrating Pride Together
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Celebrating Pride Together
We’re celebrating Pride in-game and out, here’s what you can expect throughout Pride month.
Aim Lab and Riot Headed to the Next Level
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Aim Lab and Riot Headed to the Next Level
Riot will become a minority shareholder of Statespace, the developers of Aim Lab.
Being Multi-Minded: How Player Dynamics Designers Think
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Being Multi-Minded: How Player Dynamics Designers Think
The second part of our series bringing more transparency to player dynamics and how it helps people play well together in game
Player Dynamics Design: Looking Behind the Curtain
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Player Dynamics Design: Looking Behind the Curtain
The evolution of Player Dynamics design and how it helps people play well together in games
LA Times: Riot Games grows Los Angeles base
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LA Times: Riot Games grows Los Angeles base
The LA Times recently took a tour of our LA office and learned about what makes Rioters tick.
Two Riot Initiatives Honored by Fast Company
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Two Riot Initiatives Honored by Fast Company
VALORANT Game Changers and the Sentinels of Light campaign have been named to the World Changing Ideas list in 2022
Women's History Month
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Women's History Month
Women's History Month In March, Rioters from around the world came together to celebrate Women's History Month.
How Rioters in Brazil Helped Create Raze, the Dancing Salvadorian...
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How Rioters in Brazil Helped Create Raze, the Dancing Salvadorian...
Every VALORANT player has thoughts about the flashy duelist. But in Brazil, where Raze is from, she means something more
Riot Games Announces New Equity Investment in “Arcane” Animation...
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Riot Games Announces New Equity Investment in “Arcane” Animation...
Companies Deepen Longtime Partnership as Riot Takes Significant, Non-Controlling Stake and Board Advisory Role
Black History Month Recap
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Black History Month Recap
In February, Rioters came together to celebrate Black History Month and shine a light on the Black community in gaming.
Riot is Donating Battle Pass Sales to Humanitarian Relief...
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Riot is Donating Battle Pass Sales to Humanitarian Relief...
We’re also contributing $1M more to help communities impacted by the war
Getting Into the Guts of Berserk
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Getting Into the Guts of Berserk
We'll cover how we went from a hacky prototype spell to a game-changing ultimate that’s built to last.
Riot is going AFK for a week in March
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Riot is going AFK for a week in March
We’re holding a series of company-wide meetings to connect, reflect, and discuss our goals.
Riot Games Expands Publishing Business Into Asia Pacific
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Riot Games Expands Publishing Business Into Asia Pacific
With a focus on hyperlocal publishing, Riot expands its Southeast Asia business to Asia Pacific, including Japan and new offices in India, Philippines, Indonesia/Malaysia and Thailand.
Champion Insights: Renata Glasc
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Champion Insights: Renata Glasc
Gaslight. Gatekeep. Girlboss.
Talking Tactics: The Game Dev’s Dilemma
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Talking Tactics: The Game Dev’s Dilemma
Mort reflects on the expectation to be highly ranked as a dev.
From Vi to Diana, Creativity & Creators are the Heart of Riot Music
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From Vi to Diana, Creativity & Creators are the Heart of Riot Music
Sessions: Diana shows a contemplative Diana exploring the wilderness with a notebook by her side as a two hour soundtrack accompanies her journey
Two-Factor Authentication Has Arrived
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Two-Factor Authentication Has Arrived
Protect your account and information with our new MFA system.
Riot Games Announces Partnership with SoLa Impact’s I CAN Foundation
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Riot Games Announces Partnership with SoLa Impact’s I CAN Foundation
Riot Games has teamed up with SoLa Impact’s I CAN Foundation to Fund South LA’s First Technology and Entrepreneurship Center to open later this month
Calling the Shot: the Next Five Years at Riot Games
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Calling the Shot: the Next Five Years at Riot Games
CEO Nicolo Laurent reflects on wins, losses, and the years ahead
The Call | Season 2022 Cinematic – League of Legends
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The Call | Season 2022 Cinematic – League of Legends
For the fallen. For the deserted. For the downtrodden. And for those who will rise again. Season 2022 is here. How will you answer the Call?
/dev: The Latest on Udyr's VGU
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/dev: The Latest on Udyr's VGU
An update on Udyr’s VGU, including character modeling, animation, visual effects, and concept art.
Spark - NEON Agent Trailer // VALORANT
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Spark - NEON Agent Trailer // VALORANT
Welcome to VALORANT, Neon. Our newest Manila-born Agent is sprinting onto the scene with Episode 4: Disruption. Lace up and get ready.
Zeri: The Spark of Zaun | Champion Trailer – League of Legends
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Zeri: The Spark of Zaun | Champion Trailer – League of Legends
Lightning always strikes twice. Or three to seven times.
Gameplay in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends
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Gameplay in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends
Hop in with Brightmoon to recap some of League’s recent updates and gameplay changes.
Skins & Events in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends
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Skins & Events in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends
Join Bellissimoh for a first look at 2022’s skins, thematics, and events across League of Legends.
Champions in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends
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Champions in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends
Reav3 covers 2022's upcoming champions and VGUs—and introduces Zeri, an electrifying bot lane carry.
Wild Rift in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends: Wild Rift
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Wild Rift in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends: Wild Rift
Uncover the newest Wild Rift updates, skins, and events for Season 2022. Look forward to new gameplay changes with the Elemental Rift, as well as new champions—including Sett and Yuumi.
Season Start with Leo Faria | Wild Rift Esports
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Season Start with Leo Faria | Wild Rift Esports
Check out what is in store for season one of Wild Rift Esports!
League of Legends Esports in Season 2022 | Esports – Riot Games
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League of Legends Esports in Season 2022 | Esports – Riot Games
Claim your season. Take a look at highlights from 2021 and look towards Season 2022 for League of Legends esports.
Riot’s Opening an Office in the Seattle Area
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Riot’s Opening an Office in the Seattle Area
The new office will house 400+ employees at the heart of Mercer Island, in between Bellevue and Seattle.
RiotX Arcane: Until Next Time
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RiotX Arcane: Until Next Time
Thank you to everyone who has watched Arcane and for making this an unforgettable moment. We’ve never been more excited about the future.
Project L /dev: Finding our Game
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Project L /dev: Finding our Game
As part of Undercity Nights, we’re sharing an update on Riot’s upcoming fighting game.
Filipino American History Month Recap
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Filipino American History Month Recap
To celebrate Filipino American History Month, Filipinos At Riot hosted activities centered around this year’s theme: A Quest for Emergence.
Global Undercity Nights Broadcast Co-Streaming and Rewards
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Global Undercity Nights Broadcast Co-Streaming and Rewards
Learn about how to co-stream the two-day Undercity Nights broadcast on Twitch and YouTube.
Introducing the Riot Gauntlet at Undercity Nights
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Introducing the Riot Gauntlet at Undercity Nights
Players face off against devs across Riot’s games for charity
Lands ho! Arcane is Joining Magic: The Gathering
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Lands ho! Arcane is Joining Magic: The Gathering
Two new drops of Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair will feature characters, moments and locations from Arcane.
Undercity Nights Takes Over
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Undercity Nights Takes Over
It’s time to cross the bridge from Piltover to experience Undercity Nights. From rewards to competition, here’s what we have planned.
Call an Emergency Meeting - Arcane is Coming to Among Us
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Call an Emergency Meeting - Arcane is Coming to Among Us
Jinx, Vi, Jayce, and more will join the crew in celebration of Arcane.
Riot Games Presents: Your Hobby Could Make For The Perfect Career
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Riot Games Presents: Your Hobby Could Make For The Perfect Career
Kahlief Adams (Program Manager for D&I) moderated a discussion for Afrotech World 2021 between REL Hunt (Marketing Creative Director, VALORANT) and Dwayne Sands (Software Engineer) about their journeys into gaming, the importance of finding community, and how Riot Noir has been a supportive network for them since coming to Riot.
Progress Days: Celebrating Global Community Grant Winners
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Progress Days: Celebrating Global Community Grant Winners
Riot Games Social Impact Fund donates $10,000 to 30 nonprofits nominated by players around the world
Happy Progress Days!
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Happy Progress Days!
It’s Progress Day in Piltover and our games are joining in on the festivities.
Fortnite Gets Jinxed to Celebrate Arcane
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Fortnite Gets Jinxed to Celebrate Arcane
As Jinx drops in, most of Riot’s titles will become available on the Epic Games Store
Runeterra Enters PUBG MOBILE to Celebrate RiotX Arcane
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Runeterra Enters PUBG MOBILE to Celebrate RiotX Arcane
Erangel, meet Runeterra—That’s right, League’s coming to PUBG MOBILE.
Welcome to RiotX Arcane
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Welcome to RiotX Arcane
Celebrate Arcane’s release with us through games, events, rewards, and more!
Global Arcane Premiere Co-Streaming and Rewards
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Global Arcane Premiere Co-Streaming and Rewards
Learn about how to co-stream the first episode of Arcane on Twitch and earn exclusive in-game rewards.
Imagine Dragons & JID - Enemy Official Music Video
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Imagine Dragons & JID - Enemy Official Music Video
Watch the official music video for Arcane’s title track, Enemy.
Prime Gaming and Riot Games Team Up to Bring In-Game Content
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Prime Gaming and Riot Games Team Up to Bring In-Game Content
Amazon Prime members can claim in-game offers for League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, and League of Legends: Wild Rift, and emotes for Esports competitions
Secret Cinema presents Arcane: An Immersive Live Experience
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Secret Cinema presents Arcane: An Immersive Live Experience
Riot Games and Secret Cinema partner to launch an immersive Arcane experience this November in LA
/Dev Teamfight Tactics: Reckoning Learnings
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/Dev Teamfight Tactics: Reckoning Learnings
Taking what we learned from Reckoning into Gizmos & Gadgets and beyond!
Riot’s President of Games Helps to Inspire the Next Generation
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Riot’s President of Games Helps to Inspire the Next Generation
Rioters Participate in St. Louis Science Center's First Friday Event
Naz Aletaha Named Global Head of LoL Esports
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Naz Aletaha Named Global Head of LoL Esports
Creating the roadmap for the future of LoL Esports
Riot’s Global Service Month 2021
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Riot’s Global Service Month 2021
Rioters around the world served their local communities during Global Service Month 2021
Riot Games Elevates Ryan Crosby to President of Publishing
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Riot Games Elevates Ryan Crosby to President of Publishing
Riot sets sights on offerings across games, entertainment, and sports with Crosby helming 1,000+ worldwide publishing team
New Riot Client Coming Soon
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New Riot Client Coming Soon
Announcing the launch of the new Riot Client!
Annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Progress Report - 2020
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Annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Progress Report - 2020
In a year when we launched new games during a pandemic, we also kept focused on our commitment to fostering diverse perspectives and work towards creating an inclusive culture. Our second annual D&I report is live now!
Hello Riot Mobile! Farewell League+
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Hello Riot Mobile! Farewell League+
Download Riot Mobile - your companion for all things Riot Games!
Erin Wayne Joins Riot Games as Its First-Ever Global Head of Player...
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Erin Wayne Joins Riot Games as Its First-Ever Global Head of Player...
Shaping the Next Evolution of Community Engagement
Riot Games Names Mark Sottosanti Chief Financial Officer
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Riot Games Names Mark Sottosanti Chief Financial Officer
Veteran Riot executive to lead global finance and strategy as company enters its next phase of growth.
Bug Blog: TFT Bugs And Patches
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Bug Blog: TFT Bugs And Patches
See how we handle patches across PC and mobile for TFT, and how this relates to quality assurance.
Changing the Face of Gaming at 2021 Virtual San Diego Comic-Con
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Changing the Face of Gaming at 2021 Virtual San Diego Comic-Con
Jessica Nam, Candace Thomas, and Shauna Spenley discuss their journey into the gaming and entertainment industry
Hollaback! Anti-Xenophobic Harassment Training
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Hollaback! Anti-Xenophobic Harassment Training
Our continued work to educate Rioters on how to stand up against anti-Asian racism.
R&D Foundations: Opportunity, Thesis, and Audience
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R&D Foundations: Opportunity, Thesis, and Audience
Before development starts on an R&D game, the team needs to understand their game’s core foundations.
Join The Sentinels Initiative
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Join The Sentinels Initiative
Nominate a nonprofit or cause for a chance to grant them $10,000 for charity.
Sessions: Vi - Out now
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Sessions: Vi - Out now
Introducing Sessions: Vi. A 37 track album completely free to use in your content.
Leveling Up Networking For A Multi-game Future
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Leveling Up Networking For A Multi-game Future
We’re going to tell you a bit about what we’ve done to reinforce consistent and stable connections, reduce latency, and improve the overall player experience for our entire multi-game portfolio.
Jason Bunge on Breakthrough Builders
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Jason Bunge on Breakthrough Builders
CMO Jason Bunge talks to the Breakthrough Builders podcast about gaming culture, building a company's brand, and the importance of marketing.
/dev diary: Arcane Animated Series
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/dev diary: Arcane Animated Series
Sit down with co-creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee to dive into Arcane.
Arcane: Animated Series | A Score To Settle
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Arcane: Animated Series | A Score To Settle
Jinx has something to prove, especially to her sister. Arcane the animated series is coming to Netflix Fall 2021.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recap
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recap
How we celebrated AAPI Heritage Month.
Underrepresented Founders Program One Year In
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Underrepresented Founders Program One Year In
Our continued support to drive change in underrepresented gaming communities.
The Legends Of Runeterra CI/CD Pipeline
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The Legends Of Runeterra CI/CD Pipeline
Our team will be sharing some details about how we build, test, and deploy Legends of Runeterra, a digital collectible card game.
Free Mental Health Resources for Content Creators
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Free Mental Health Resources for Content Creators
We partnered with The Public Good Projects to create a free mental health advocacy guide for streamers, content creators, and moderators.
Dawnbringer Karma Wins Golden Halo Award
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Dawnbringer Karma Wins Golden Halo Award
League of Legends players win the 2021 Golden Halo Award for their generosity with the Dawnbringer Karma Fundraiser.
Collaborative Creative in R&D
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Collaborative Creative in R&D
Looking at R&D games through a creative lens.
Celebrating Pride With You
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Celebrating Pride With You
This year’s Pride celebration is bigger than ever, and it’s coming to every game!
On Friction
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On Friction
UX designer Jeff Zhang explains why friction in games creates a better experience.
Arcane: Animated Series | Official Netflix Announcement
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Arcane: Animated Series | Official Netflix Announcement
Arcane the animated series is coming to Netflix Fall 2021.
Strategies for Working in Uncertain Systems
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Strategies for Working in Uncertain Systems
Learn some tips and tricks our team has used to overcome or avoid cases like the one above, and how we figure out why they happen in the first place.
Updating the Privacy Notice and Terms of Service
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Updating the Privacy Notice and Terms of Service
We’re updating our player policies to implement a global refund policy and improve our behavior systems around voice chat.
2020 Social Impact Year in Review
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2020 Social Impact Year in Review
Taking a look back at all the social good in 2020.
Elderwood Ornn Charity Skin Results
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Elderwood Ornn Charity Skin Results
You raised more than $7 million for the Riot Games Social Impact Fund with Elderwood Ornn.
Improving the Developer Experience for Operating Services
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Improving the Developer Experience for Operating Services
In this article, we’ll be talking about our one-stop-shop application for Rioters operating services - Console.
League Frequencies: Audio Development Video Series
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League Frequencies: Audio Development Video Series
Join audio engineers from across Riot as they share how the different areas of audio design work to create a cohesive experience for players.
/dev: Clarity in League
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/dev: Clarity in League
Hitboxes, color palettes, silhouettes, cats, skins, and more.
Client, Clarity, and State of the Game - lol pls
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Client, Clarity, and State of the Game - lol pls
League’s executive producer Safelocked shares the latest on the client and game clarity and design director Meddler covers League’s current game state.
Wild Rift Americas Server Launch
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Wild Rift Americas Server Launch
League of Legends: Wild Rift is coming to the Americas!
Celebrating Black History Month
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Celebrating Black History Month
How we celebrated Black Excellence in Gaming & Entertainment.
Keeping Legacy Software Alive: A Case Study
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Keeping Legacy Software Alive: A Case Study
We'll be going through why the League of Legends EU West shard was out to lunch for just over five hours on January 22, 2021. See what goes on behind the scenes when League is down and what problems we are tackling to reduce the frequency and severity of our outages.
Engineering in Riot R&D
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Engineering in Riot R&D
Engineering in a highly iterative environment.
Engineering Tools for Designers with Legends of Runeterra
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Engineering Tools for Designers with Legends of Runeterra
Check out how engineers on Legends of Runeterra build flexible tools that elevate how designers create and collaborate.
/dev: The Latest on Dr. Mundo's VGU
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/dev: The Latest on Dr. Mundo's VGU
Mundo’s still under the scalpel, but it’s time for our routine checkup.
Bringing the Festival to Life
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Bringing the Festival to Life
A behind-the-scenes look at new arenas from Fates: Festival of Beasts.
Ruination - Season 2021 Cinematic
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Ruination - Season 2021 Cinematic
A king returns. All he touches turns to ruin.
League of Legends Season 2021 Livestream
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League of Legends Season 2021 Livestream
New year, new surprises: Welcome to Season 2021.
Helping Rioters Unplug and Recharge
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Helping Rioters Unplug and Recharge
Our plans for distributed work, end-of-year break, and more.
The Disruption and Harm in Gaming Framework
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The Disruption and Harm in Gaming Framework
One of the ways we’re creating healthy and safe communities for our games.
Social Impact 2020 Update
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Social Impact 2020 Update
Looking back on the social good players have done in 2020, and what’s coming before the end of the year.
Garen: First Shield Available Now
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Garen: First Shield Available Now
Read the first League of Legends novella, Garen: First Shield, now.
Changes to Cross-Region VPN Access
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Changes to Cross-Region VPN Access
We’re making changes to how we treat VPN access across regions to protect the in-game experience.
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story
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Ruined King: A League of Legends Story
Rise Against Ruin. Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater, and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.
Cinematic Trailer - League of Legends: Wild Rift
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Cinematic Trailer - League of Legends: Wild Rift
Ready for the Rift? Pre-register or download today. (Availability varies by region)
Lane Swap Stories: Mel Capperino-Garcia
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Lane Swap Stories: Mel Capperino-Garcia
A former recruiting coordinator, Mel’s passion for connecting with the player community ignites as an influencer manager.
Social Sign-In is Here
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Social Sign-In is Here
We’re rolling out optional social sign-in integrations for all of our games.
Riot Music: Creator-Safe Guidelines
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Riot Music: Creator-Safe Guidelines
Riot Music is committed to supporting streamers and contenting creators. We have outlined some guidelines and FAQs for those who often use our music when making content.
Work from Home Rioters of the Month
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Work from Home Rioters of the Month
We appreciate every Rioter for their hard work and commitment, but there are a few who’ve recently stood heads and tails above the rest.
Creating Experiences with Publishing
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Creating Experiences with Publishing
Game publishing isn't just about getting new titles into players' hands, it’s about building community and culture.
The Underrepresented Founders Program
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The Underrepresented Founders Program
Working together to ensure diversity in game development.
Game Over, Good Game!
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Game Over, Good Game!
How pausing, pivoting, and canceling games leads to success.
UX Design in the Games Industry
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UX Design in the Games Industry
UX designers Alex Wheeler, Matt Agnello, and Alex Vejnoska share their guide to UX in gaming.
K/DA - THE BADDEST
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K/DA - THE BADDEST
Witness K/DA’s comeback with their pre-release single, “THE BADDEST,” featuring the vocal talents of SOYEON and MIYEON of (G)I-DLE, Bea Miller, and Wolftyla.
Lane Swap Stories: Jeb Remus
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Lane Swap Stories: Jeb Remus
From brand to engineering, Jeb finds his calling programming for Legends of Runeterra
Five Ways to Grow Your Culture of Innovation... During a Pandemic
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Five Ways to Grow Your Culture of Innovation... During a Pandemic
Maintaining effectiveness during a time of great challenge.
Riot’s Taking a Week Off
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Riot’s Taking a Week Off
We’re taking the week of August 10th to recharge.
Finding the Spirit of Ionia
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Finding the Spirit of Ionia
The videos that capture two brothers bound by one story.
Creating Spirit Bonds
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Creating Spirit Bonds
How Spirit Blossom’s folklore is passed on through its champions.
Champion Insights: Yone
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Champion Insights: Yone
While you were playing Yasuo, he studied the blades.
Complementary Visual Design in Spirit Blossom
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Complementary Visual Design in Spirit Blossom
Bringing Spirit Blossom’s visual language to League of Legends and Legends of Runeterra.
UX Reading List—2020 Edition
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UX Reading List—2020 Edition
UX designer Alex Wheeler shares his must-watch and reading list for anyone interested in user experience design.
Prototype: Building a Game's Substance
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Prototype: Building a Game's Substance
How establishing a game’s substance makes an easier development process.
Incubation: Exploration With a Plan
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Incubation: Exploration With a Plan
How we use audience understanding to drive early R&D innovation.
Our Expanded Partnership With IGBP
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Our Expanded Partnership With IGBP
Partnering with IGBP to create awesome experiences for Rioters and the broader LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and beyond.
Providing Mental Health Support with Crisis Text Line
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Providing Mental Health Support with Crisis Text Line
We’ve partnered with Crisis Text Line to provide 24/7 mental health support for players in North America.
Our Commitment to Drive Change
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Our Commitment to Drive Change
Committing $1 million to long-term solutions and $10 million to investments focused on underrepresented founders.
Starting the VALORANT Journey With You
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Starting the VALORANT Journey With You
A message to the VALORANT community on launching during these difficult times from CEO Nicolo Laurent.
Celebrating IDAHOTB 2020
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Celebrating IDAHOTB 2020
Working to create a more inclusive world for players everywhere.
Social Impact 2019 Year In Review
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Social Impact 2019 Year In Review
A look back at the social impact players had in 2019.
From Champ Select to Your Deck
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From Champ Select to Your Deck
How the Legends of Runeterra team turned League champs into LoR cards.
Rioter Profiles: Adam Portillo
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Rioter Profiles: Adam Portillo
From tattoo artist, to QA analyst, to visual designer, Adam Portillo shares the story about how he became a visual designer for the Legends of Runeterra team.
Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report
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Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report
Update on our D&I progress, challenges, and the road ahead.
Learning From your Game Experiences
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Learning From your Game Experiences
UX designer Alex Wheeler shares how to start thinking critically about games.
A Message About Vanguard From Our Security & Privacy Teams
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A Message About Vanguard From Our Security & Privacy Teams
Learn more about our new anti-cheat system Vanguard and the steps we’re taking to protect your data.
Our New Studio in Singapore
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Our New Studio in Singapore
We’re doubling-down on Asia-based development with the opening of our new studio in Singapore, but we need new Rioters to power its future.
Riot Games Acquires Hypixel Studios
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Riot Games Acquires Hypixel Studios
Hypixel Studios to operate as an independent studio while leveraging Riot expertise to develop Hytale.
Dawnbringer Karma: Choose a Charity
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Dawnbringer Karma: Choose a Charity
We’re calling upon players to vote for their preferred regional nonprofit from April 10–23.
Reflections on Leading Through Change
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Reflections on Leading Through Change
Oksana Kubushyna, VP of Game Studios Operations, talks about what it's like to lead through times of uncertainty.
The Story of TFT (Part 2)
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The Story of TFT (Part 2)
Throwing away the prototype and starting fresh with 10 weeks to go.
The Story of TFT (Part 1)
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The Story of TFT (Part 1)
What do you get when you add 12 devs, eight weeks, and League of Legends together? TFT, obviously.
LCS Partners With Mental Health Organization Active Minds
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LCS Partners With Mental Health Organization Active Minds
We’ve partnered up with mental health org Active Minds for week 7 of the LCS, to bring awareness to healthy gaming practices.
What’s It Like to Work on League of Legends?
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What’s It Like to Work on League of Legends?
Built In talked to five technologists from around Riot to learn about what they do.
Unleashing the Elements
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Unleashing the Elements
Using design, art, sound, and players to enhance Summoner’s Rift.
GIANTS & POP/STARS: Making Music with Sound Design
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GIANTS & POP/STARS: Making Music with Sound Design
A behind-the-scenes look at how we designed sound effects for the K/DA and True Damage skins.
Riot Pls Anniversary Edition Recap
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Riot Pls Anniversary Edition Recap
Miss the 10 Year Anniversary Riot Pls stream? Find out what you missed!
Riot Games Social Impact Fund
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Riot Games Social Impact Fund
We’ve set up the Riot Games Social Impact Fund, a brand new philanthropic venture fund to donate to global charitable causes.
URF Academy Online Game Design Curriculum
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URF Academy Online Game Design Curriculum
We've officially launched our online game design curriculum for middle and high school students!
Ten Years of League of Legends
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Ten Years of League of Legends
Join us on October 15 to celebrate 10 years of League!
The Path Forward: Class Action Update
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The Path Forward: Class Action Update
We’ve come to an agreement in principle to settle the class action lawsuit against Riot.
Riot One Year Later
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Riot One Year Later
Chief Diversity Officer Angela Roseboro's reflections on her time at Riot.
Global Service Day 2019
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Global Service Day 2019
In May, Rioters around the world contributed over 1,200 hours of service to their local communities.
Teamfight Tactics Gameplay Trailer
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Teamfight Tactics Gameplay Trailer
Teamfight Tactics is launching soon! Join the battle for the Convergence in the newest League of Legends game mode.
Riot Games Refutes DFEH Allegations
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Riot Games Refutes DFEH Allegations
Correcting the record on recent allegations about Riot Games
Teamfight Tactics Product Requirements
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Teamfight Tactics Product Requirements
With TeamFight Tactics drawing a lot of interest for everyone, we want to issue two points for consideration to the developer community:
Protecting Player Data
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Protecting Player Data
Our data privacy team is tasked with protecting players' data worldwide.
Introducing Teamfight Tactics
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Introducing Teamfight Tactics
Teamfight Tactics is a totally new game mode in League that'll be testable later this month.
The Value of Scoping Your Project
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The Value of Scoping Your Project
When starting a new project or taking on new work you should always determine the scope of the work required. Understanding the size of the work required needs to be determined ahead of time as it will be used to plan and evaluate the completed product. By exploring the scope of a project you will uncover all of the dependencies, timelines, tasks, goals, and expectations you will need to account for in order to deliver success.
Dark Star Cho’Gath Wins Golden Halo Award
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Dark Star Cho’Gath Wins Golden Halo Award
League of Legends players’ generosity has been recognized with social impact’s highest honor in North America.
Learning from Failure
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Learning from Failure
We assume that success is a natural state in life. However, failure is inevitable. Failure is not the end. Failure is a step in the process of learning. The lesson is to not repeat the mistakes that lead to failure.
Introducing the RSAA
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Introducing the RSAA
We're excited to announce the Riot Scholastic Association of America (RSAA), a governing body for Riot’s college and high school efforts in North America.
Announcing New Forums for D&I Collaboration
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Announcing New Forums for D&I Collaboration
An update on arbitration, 30/60/90 day goals, and new avenues for collaboration for culture transformation
Celebrating IDAHOTB 2019
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Celebrating IDAHOTB 2019
The global gaming community is diverse and wonderful, and we want to empower League players to share their support for one another.
Preparing to Hire
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Preparing to Hire
A core goal for many organizations, of any size, is growth. Growth offers new opportunities, and often it offers additional resources as well. As a leader of an organization experiencing growth, you may find yourself seeking to turn fiscal resource into human resource. That prospect can be intimidating. Making the wrong hire can lead to weeks, or months, of headaches for you, your team, and the new hire. Making wise choices while preparing to hire can reduce the odds that this step leads to complications for your team.
Behind the Scenes: Giving Yuumi a Voice
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Behind the Scenes: Giving Yuumi a Voice
Voice actor Cassandra Lee Morris and narrative writer Rayla Heide visited a cat cafe to discuss cat personalities, inspiration for Yuumi, and how voice-over brings champions to life.
Marvel and Riot Games Release Lux Issue #1
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Marvel and Riot Games Release Lux Issue #1
Issue 1 of the new Lux comic series is now available digitally!
Commitments on Arbitration and Cultural Transformation
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Commitments on Arbitration and Cultural Transformation
Details on our arbitration agreements and 90-day goals for diversity and inclusion
Rebooting Representation in Tech
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Rebooting Representation in Tech
We've joined The Reboot Representation Coalition in an effort to double the number of women of color in tech by 2020.
New League Client API Policy
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New League Client API Policy
We have updated the League Client API Policy for developers
Teemo in Space... Kinda
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Teemo in Space... Kinda
How many aerospace engineering and physics students does it take to send a yordle into space?
Riot's Tech Community
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Riot's Tech Community
Discover the tech community at Riot, where you’ll find people that speak your language.
Positional Ranking Deprecation
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Positional Ranking Deprecation
We're making some changes to the league-v4 API. We're deprecating three methods, adding two methods, and making some small quality of life improvements.
UX Superpowers Applied in Early Stage R&D Games
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UX Superpowers Applied in Early Stage R&D Games
UX designers at Riot are empowered to make contributions at every stage of development, whether it's iterating on already released games, or exploring new IP and experiences for players with R&D projects.
Off Topic at Riot: Cats and Dogs
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Off Topic at Riot: Cats and Dogs
Take a look at the cute pets who are excited to greet us every day when we get home.
Escape Room Recap
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Escape Room Recap
For the second year in a row, the teams that bring you the Riot Games API have delivered a little bit of fun for April Fools day. This year we put together an experience for the developers in the Riot Games ecosystem.
It’s April Fool's and You’re No Fool...
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It’s April Fool's and You’re No Fool...
Every product team has to manage deadlines and priorities when building out their roadmaps. It’s easy to lose track of what’s important; the community. That’s why on April Fool's we want to take the time to create an experience just for developers, minus the trickery.
Celebrating International Women's Day
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Celebrating International Women's Day
Women coming together to build a community at Riot.
Rioter Profiles: Anton Wiegert
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Rioter Profiles: Anton Wiegert
Passion for the game: How Anton Wiegert, a driven, self-taught Rioter, made his mark on the industry.
Launching New Products Effectively
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Launching New Products Effectively
Launching a new product is one of the most exciting, yet scary, things you can do. You pour your heart into developing something and you want it to succeed. I’ve been on both some very good launches and some disastrous ones, and through both I have learned many lessons. Here are just a few.
Special Olympics' The Revolution Is Inclusion Stream-A-Thon
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Special Olympics' The Revolution Is Inclusion Stream-A-Thon
We partnered with Special Olympics for their first stream-a-thon to help break down barriers through the power of sports.
Rioter Profiles: Gabriel Bell
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Rioter Profiles: Gabriel Bell
Meet Gabriel, Dev Manager at the Hong Kong Studio and learn about his passion for games, his journey from Europe to Hong Kong, and his not-so-secret love for games by Hideo Kojima.
Getting Better, One Convention At A Time
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Getting Better, One Convention At A Time
To continue to grow as a company and individual it is important to take advantage of events that can help grow your business, career, and more.
Rioter Profiles: Wing Che Wong Smits
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Rioter Profiles: Wing Che Wong Smits
From Dutch government official to office manager of Riot Games Hong Kong, Wing Che details her path to Riot and how she came to love video games.
Angela Roseboro Joins Riot Games as Chief Diversity Officer
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Angela Roseboro Joins Riot Games as Chief Diversity Officer
Angela, a globally recognized leader in creating inclusive workplaces, will lead the Diversity, Inclusion, & Culture teams as they continue to transform Riot.
Update on Diversity, Inclusion, & Riot Culture
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Update on Diversity, Inclusion, & Riot Culture
February 2019 update on diversity, inclusion, and Riot culture.
Rioter Profiles: Chris Musto
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Rioter Profiles: Chris Musto
From having vivid dreams (nightmares?) about wasting warp whistles in Mario 3 as a child to sleepless nights designing hackathons for Rioters. Here’s Chris Musto’s advice on turning a love of games into a career.
Internship Insights: Engineering
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Internship Insights: Engineering
Find out more about the impact and work as an engineering intern at Riot.
Rioter Profiles: Justin Chang
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Rioter Profiles: Justin Chang
Learn about the high school classes Justin Chang teaches with TEALS, and how he structures his curriculum around mentorship and coaching.
Our Updated Values
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Our Updated Values
We talked to more than 1,700 Rioters, asking them who we need to be to deliver on our promise to players. To make these values true, we promise to institutionalize these values throughout Riot, so they become a part of every Rioter’s daily reality.
Rioter Profiles: Yekaterina Bourykina
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Rioter Profiles: Yekaterina Bourykina
League of Legends 3D Character Artist Katia Bourykina answers questions about what she does, how she got into the games industry, and gives advice to aspiring game artists.
Positional Rankings Update
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Positional Rankings Update
Positional ranking changes are coming soon and we want you to be ready. Positional ranking will be live as of patch 9.2. As a part of these changes we are adding two endpoints and updating an existing endpoint.
Social Impact Year-In-Review
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Social Impact Year-In-Review
Take a look back at the social good the community accomplished in 2018.
The Riot Games API Challenge: 12/21/18 - 1/23/19
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The Riot Games API Challenge: 12/21/18 - 1/23/19
It’s that time of the year again; the API Challenge is once more upon us! This time we are giving participants a full month to work on their projects and cannot wait to see what you come up with.
Rioters Team Up to Create League-Themed Prosthetic Arms
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Rioters Team Up to Create League-Themed Prosthetic Arms
A team of Rioters, in collaboration with Limbitless Solutions, created League-themed prosthetic arms at our recent Thunderdome.
"It's Me & You" Performed by Summoner's Riff
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"It's Me & You" Performed by Summoner's Riff
Happy holidays from everyone at Riot.
2018 Events by the Numbers
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2018 Events by the Numbers
With the year drawing to a close, check out League's record-breaking numbers for season 8.
Emily Winkle Joins Riot Games as Our First Chief People Officer
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Emily Winkle Joins Riot Games as Our First Chief People Officer
Emily leads Riot as a member of our executive leadership team guiding talent, recruiting, and culture.
Welcome to the LEC
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Welcome to the LEC
The European pro league has a new name, a new look, and some new teams. Check out the all new LEC. But don't worry, it's still just as good.
Rioter Profile: Reza Nikoopour
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Rioter Profile: Reza Nikoopour
Learn more about how Riot engineers contribute back to the tech community.
Girls Inc. Honors Head of Riot Platform Group
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Girls Inc. Honors Head of Riot Platform Group
Oksana Kubushyna receives award from Girls Inc. for being a women in leadership who demonstrates what it means to be a strong, powerful woman.
Marvel and Riot Games Team Up to Make Graphic Novels
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Marvel and Riot Games Team Up to Make Graphic Novels
Marvel and Riot Games are making League of Legends themed graphic novels, beginning with League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother, available digitally on December 19.
Rioter Profiles: Bill Barteldes
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Rioter Profiles: Bill Barteldes
Writing at Riot Games is multifaceted. Our writers craft everything from narrative, to copy, and even editorials. Check out our interview with writer Bill Barteldes about his journey to Riot, writing in the video game industry, advice to aspiring Rioters, and more.
K/DA's Debut Single: POP/STARS
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K/DA's Debut Single: POP/STARS
New pop group K/DA, made up of Ahri, Kai'Sa, Akali, and Evelynn take the world by storm with their hit debut single: POP/STARS.
An LPL First: Invictus Gaming wins it all
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An LPL First: Invictus Gaming wins it all
Invictus Gaming brings the Summoner's Cup to the LPL for the first time in League of Legends history.
World Championship Host Regions Announced for 2019–2021
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World Championship Host Regions Announced for 2019–2021
The host regions for 2019–2021 Worlds have been announced, including the host city for the Finals in 2019.
Ranked Remastered: Preseason Changes*
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Ranked Remastered: Preseason Changes*
* We’re working in collaboration with the Ranked Remastered team, and as they announce new information and dates we’ll be updating this announcement.
League Client APIs Policy Update
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League Client APIs Policy Update
Have a seat. Let’s talk about what my team calls the “grey area” between the Riot API endpoints and whatever iLlEgAl MoDs do. We’ve spoken to several developers with questions about what we call League Client APIs, and we’ve given some advice in the past that we’d like to update. Follow the link for details.
How We’re Evolving
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How We’re Evolving
We’re on a mission to transform Riot’s culture. Follow our progress here.
Prove Yourself and Rise
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Prove Yourself and Rise
Witness Samsung Galaxy's Ambition clench victory during the 2017 World Championship in this year's song "Rise" featuring The Glitch Mob, Mako, and The Word Alive.
GDPR Right to be Forgotten Compliance
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GDPR Right to be Forgotten Compliance
As you may be aware, the comprehensive privacy law called the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is now in effect.
Mastercard League of Legends' First Global Sponsor
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Mastercard League of Legends' First Global Sponsor
We're excited to announce Mastercard's worldwide sponsorship of League of Legends esports.
Welcoming Frances Frei to Riot’s D&I and Culture Strike Team
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Welcoming Frances Frei to Riot’s D&I and Culture Strike Team
Introducing our new cultural transformation partner
Our First Steps Forward
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Our First Steps Forward
Our apology to everyone we have let down, and our commitment to and first steps on the path forward.
How League of Legends Went From Idea to Esport
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How League of Legends Went From Idea to Esport
Co-founders of Riot Games, and former college roommates, Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill joined Bram Weinstein on stage at the National Museum of American History to talk about the genesis and growth of their best known creation, League of Legends.
Ryze: Call of Power
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Ryze: Call of Power
Ryze scours Runeterra for fragments of a forgotten past, each step bringing him closer to incredible power—and terrible ruin.
Runeterra Awaits | Interactive Map
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Runeterra Awaits | Interactive Map
Explore a world ranging from the briny ports of Bilgewater to the soaring peaks of Mount Targon.
Players support local communities with Dark Star Cho’Gath
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Players support local communities with Dark Star Cho’Gath
We’re partnering with GlobalGiving and inviting players to support over 20 regional non-profits by donating 100% of proceeds from Dark Star Cho’Gath, a skin created with a Make-A-Wish recipient
The Future of Clash
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The Future of Clash
Clash is delayed and needs some bigger adjustments to get ready for primetime. Clash will be back in a series of free regional tests before the end of the year.
LA Pride 2018
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LA Pride 2018
“Pride means acceptance for not only who you want to be, but who you are and the journey to get there.” We are proud to support Rioters on that journey, wherever the destination may be.
Intro to Development Strategy, Part II
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Intro to Development Strategy, Part II
In this second article of a two-part series, you’ll learn six heuristics that can help your product teams make the most of their time just by changing how they prioritize their work. While my focus will be on game development teams, the project management strategies discussed today are broadly applicable across many different software development contexts.
Leading Yourself to Success
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Leading Yourself to Success
Oksana Kubushyna is the Head of Riot Platform Group leading 350+ Rioters. In this note, she shares her thoughts on forging your own path to leadership.
Making D&I an Integral Part of Riot Games
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Making D&I an Integral Part of Riot Games
Soha El-Sabaawi, Manager of Diversity & Inclusion, discusses diversity and inclusion at Game Developers Conference 2017
Celebrating an inclusive gaming community with IDAHOTB
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Celebrating an inclusive gaming community with IDAHOTB
To celebrate diversity and inclusivity in gaming we’re participating in the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) and inviting players to show their support by equipping a special limited Rainbow Fluft icon.
Don’t Go Chasing Waterfall — Creative Development Using Agile Methods
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Don’t Go Chasing Waterfall — Creative Development Using Agile Methods
Niko and Omar discuss how various Agile practices enable the creative development of League of Legends champions.
Giving Gamers Agency in Social Impact
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Giving Gamers Agency in Social Impact
So what can a video game company do to help encourage players to be good Samaritans?
Intro to Development Strategy, Part I: Vision, Mission, & Backlog G...
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Intro to Development Strategy, Part I: Vision, Mission, & Backlog G...
In this two-part article series, you’ll learn how to help your product teams make the most of their time by changing how they define and prioritize their work. Part one will cover goal setting and work definition, or how to set your team’s sights on a problem and start breaking it down.
Riot's Agile Team Leadership Model: A Story of Challenging Convention
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Riot's Agile Team Leadership Model: A Story of Challenging Convention
What happens at Riot when “one-size-fits-all” Agile-defined roles no longer meet our needs? We devise a flexible, human-centric, team leadership model. And we use hats; a bunch of tiny foam hats.
UX Design at Riot Games
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UX Design at Riot Games
Sharing perspectives from Experience Designers at Riot Games. We aspire to be the most player-focused game company in the world.
Riot Games Student Ambassador - Malaysia
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Riot Games Student Ambassador - Malaysia
Partnering with humble yet ambitious students to grow their gaming communities at their universities and colleges in Malaysia.
/Dev: On League's Business Model
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/Dev: On League's Business Model
How does Riot think about making money?
Players Design World-Saving Champion
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Players Design World-Saving Champion
We recently did some pretty unusual global research to help Riot's philanthropy team understand what issues players care about, and what they want to change about the real world.
Interns Interviewing Interns
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Interns Interviewing Interns
What's it like to intern at Riot? Found out about their first impressions from other interns!
Teemo takeover
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Teemo takeover
League of Legends vs. Luna Park at the Oceanic Pro League Grand Final.
Why We Pay Hackers to Break Us
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Why We Pay Hackers to Break Us
We’ve seen a wide range of security vulnerabilities at Riot, from simple information disclosure issues to deep-rooted exploits scarier than a level-three bot-lane fiesta.
RP for Art
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RP for Art
The sacred archive of champion drawings players send the Player Support team in exchange for small amounts of RP.
Riot Games Support
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Riot Games Support
Player Support resources, including articles, FAQs, and support tools.
Ethernet vs. WiFi: Ping, Packets, & Playing Better
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Ethernet vs. WiFi: Ping, Packets, & Playing Better
Plenty of players experience ping spikes, lag, and full-blown disconnects all the time. But what if there was a quick fix for all your connection issues? For some players, there might be: switching from WiFi to an Ethernet connection.
Players Design World-Saving Champs
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Players Design World-Saving Champs
It can be super uncomfortable to talk about feelings, especially with a group of strangers. So, we thought of a better way to break the ice with players and find out what they really care about: creating a champion.
Find Your Lunch Table: Which Champs Are Friends?
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Find Your Lunch Table: Which Champs Are Friends?
There are plenty valid ways to pick a champ, but what does your choice say about you? Which other champs are you also likely to play, and what ties those champs together? Thanks to data that we gather during every game, we've found some answers.
EXECUTED: The Terrible Truth About Jungle Monsters
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EXECUTED: The Terrible Truth About Jungle Monsters
Keep a careful eye on Gromp, Red Buff, and all their woodland friends. Deep down, these critters are cold-blooded killers. But exactly how many lives are destroyed by the jungle monsters? With the power of data, we can finally reveal the terrible answer.
TURBO MODE: The Data Behind Your Spell Spamming
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TURBO MODE: The Data Behind Your Spell Spamming
We gather data on just about everything that happens in live League of Legends matches—and we mean everything, including the exact number of times every player in the world uses their abilities in-game.
Insights Hybrids at Riot Games
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Insights Hybrids at Riot Games
Steve Mack, Researcher and Analyst, gives examples of how Insights at Riot partners with development teams to improve the Item ecosystem in League of Legends.
Evolution of Insights at Riot Games
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Evolution of Insights at Riot Games
Insights founder Brandon Hsiung discusses the embedded model of Riot Games' Insights Discipline, including some of the evolutionary steps relied upon, such as the Center of Excellence Model.
Pentakill: Mortal Reminder
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Pentakill: Mortal Reminder
Video of Pentakill’s “live musical carnage” in Bandle City, performing Mortal Reminder from the new album Grasp of the Undying, recorded in the catacombs of the Shadow Isles.
Insights
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Insights
We gather data on just about everything that happens in live League of Legends matches—and we mean everything.
A Game of Data Science: The Analytics Architecture Behind Riot Games
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A Game of Data Science: The Analytics Architecture Behind Riot Games
Wesley Kerr, senior data scientist at Riot Games, explained how his organization is leveraging data science to improve player experience and weed out unsavory behavior.
Combating Abusive Language in Chat
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Combating Abusive Language in Chat
Combating Abusive Language in Chat with Apache Spark - Wes Kerr
Instant Feedback Powers Up
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Instant Feedback Powers Up
We launched instant feedback bans, an automated system delivering two week and permanent bans for verbal toxicity within 15 minutes of a game’s end.
Xayah and Rakan: Wild Magic | League of Legends
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Xayah and Rakan: Wild Magic | League of Legends
Restoring the wild magic of Ionia won’t be easy when a deadly enemy lurks in the shadows.
Total Recall, or: That Time We Disabled Ranked
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Total Recall, or: That Time We Disabled Ranked
Pre-season is a time for getting excited about what’s coming next in League, but it also provides us with a moment to reflect on things that happened over the last year. Ranked players, for example, may remember the Riven-related recall bug that popped up in July -- the one that caused a global shutdown of ranked queues.
CoderDojo and Riot Games: help-a-thon
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CoderDojo and Riot Games: help-a-thon
On the 27th of May, members of Riot Games Dublin and the CoderDojo Foundation team worked together for an epic 24 hours at the Riot offices in Dublin. During this 24 hours the aim was for Rioters to share their expertise and work with a CoderDojo Foundation team member to push forward a specific projects that the CoderDojo Foundation team were working on.
Life Drawing Club Draws Rioters Looking To Sharpen Their Skills
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Life Drawing Club Draws Rioters Looking To Sharpen Their Skills
Go Figure - The weekly drawing club welcomes Rioters from every team looking to sharpen their anatomical drawing skills.
What Happens When I Press Q
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What Happens When I Press Q
Whenever you do anything in League, a miraculous technological journey begins where everything can go horribly wrong. Professor Milk and Riot Player Support present the story of what happens.
Riot Games API Change Log
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Riot Games API Change Log
Attention: This change log reflects changes that are made to the Riot Games API endpoints and infrastructure. To view changes to the Developer Portal website, visit the Developer Portal Change Log.
Internship Insights: Data Discipline
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Internship Insights: Data Discipline
Explore the scope and impact of a Data Science intern at Riot.
It's Raining New Content: Successful Rapid Test Iterations
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It's Raining New Content: Successful Rapid Test Iterations
Games as a service model encourages the continuous delivery of new content and features to their player base. In many cases, this leads to a significantly compressed QA cycle where more traditional QA models fail to adapt.
Making the SKT T1 2016 Worlds Skins
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Making the SKT T1 2016 Worlds Skins
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look on how the pros on SKT T1 helped us bring their unique champion skins to life.
Pulling the Plug on World Playoffs Day Three
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Pulling the Plug on World Playoffs Day Three
After two smooth days of League of Legends competition at the Season Two World Playoffs, things suddenly fell apart.
Progress Day
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Progress Day
Tamara forces herself to rise early - an easy habit to get into when the earth is your bed and fallen leaves the only blanket.
The Slaughter Docks, The Job, An Old Friend
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The Slaughter Docks, The Job, An Old Friend
The Rat Town slaughter docks; they smell as bad as their name suggests.
Nothing Rhymes With Tubebow
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Nothing Rhymes With Tubebow
“Two paths lead to the monastery fortress from the villages below it,” Xayah begins.
Queue Dodge
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Queue Dodge
We’ve designed Queue Dodge to help self-identified mismatches move on in an open, positive, and constructive way.