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'League of Legends: Wild Rift' open beta comes to Europe on December 10th
The 'League of Legends: Wild Rift' open beta is coming to Europe and other areas on December 10th, giving many more people a chance to try the mobile MOBA.
Jon Fingas11.18.2020
How virtual band K/DA launched an EP in a pandemic
Riot Games explains how the tracks, AR performance and social media campaigns were put together.
Nick Summers11.06.2020
Logitech made official gaming gear for 'League of Legends' band K/DA
K-pop frenzy is at an all-time high and tech companies continue to collaborate with the genre’s biggest bands in the hopes of luring fans to buy their goods. After the virtual League of Legends K-pop band K/DA announced its comeback and upcoming EP this year, Logitech shared today that it’s making a line of gaming gear “inspired by the [band’s] aesthetic.” The K/DA merch is part of the first collection in an exclusive multi-year partnership with Riot for licensed League of Legends accessories.
Cherlynn Low10.30.2020
'League of Legends: Wild Rift' is coming to iPhone 12
Riot chose to show off mobile LoL on the new iPhone.
Jessica Conditt10.13.2020
Virtual influencer Seraphine is the latest 'League of Legends' champion
The 'starry-eyed songstress' is a mage with musical abilities.
Kris Holt10.13.2020
Riot Games adds to its world of virtual influencers who promote 'League of Legends'
“Seraphine” first appeared on social media in late June, posting selfies to Instagram and tweeting about her desire to “share music and hopefully connect with people.” For another, she’s dropped League of Legends easter eggs in her posts that have sparked rumors about her association with it. Now, Riot Games has confirmed that she’s a “virtual influencer,” not unlike the other virtual bands created by the company: True Damage and K/DA.
Ann Smajstrla09.04.2020
Nike's new 'League of Legends' range includes special Jordans
Nike is back with a new line of apparel celebrating professional League of Legends. The range includes four new jerseys that will be worn by the teams representing China at the World Championship later this month: Top Esports, JD Gaming, Suning and LGD. Nike took a similar approach last year, giving eventual World Champion FunPlus Phoenix, Royal Never Give Up and Invictus Gaming new uniforms to compete in at the 2019 tournament.
Nick Summers09.01.2020
Spotify’s first esports partnership includes a ‘League of Legends’ podcast
Spotify has taken another step to diversify its offerings by entering its first-ever esports partnership with Riot Games. The music streaming giant has become Riot’s exclusive global audio service provider for League of Legends, and that means it’s planning to launch a bunch of new LoL-related content for its users. In addition, Spotify is also creating an official LoL hub populated with new gaming music, podcasts and playlists, including the “Official League of Legends” and the “This Is League of Legends” playlists.
Mariella Moon08.24.2020
Trump executive order seeks to ban TikTok, WeChat 'transactions' in 45 days
Donald Trump issued two executive orders stating a ban on transactions with Tencent and ByteDance, the Chinese parent companies of WeChat and TikTok.
Richard Lawler08.06.2020
'League of Legends' championship will start in Shanghai despite pandemic
Riot is moving forward with an in-person 'League of Legends' World Championship 2020 in Shanghai, even with COVID-19 remaining a threat.
Jon Fingas08.01.2020
Riot ends Saudi Arabian esports deal following backlash
One of the biggest esports leagues in Europe has quickly reversed its decision to enter a sponsorship agreement with Neom, a divisive smart city project in Saudi Arabia, following widespread backlash from its own commentators and fans. Riot Games, the company behind League of Legends and the owner of the professional LEC championship in Europe, confirmed the decision in a blog post. “After further reflection, while we remain steadfastly committed to all of our players and fans worldwide including those living in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, the LEC has ended its partnership with Neom, effective immediately,” Alberto Guerrero, Riot Games’ Director of Esports for the EMEA region said.
Nick Summers07.30.2020
Here's what the next 10 years of LoL Esports will look like
Riot Games is rolling out a new homepage for LoL Esports with a global focus.
Jessica Conditt07.21.2020
As 'League of Legends' summer games begin, the pros talk player health
"I hope other people are not ashamed to see a therapist," Søren “Bjergsen" Bjerg said.
Jessica Conditt06.12.2020
'League of Legends' TV show 'Arcane' has been pushed back to 2021
You'll have to wait a bit longer for Riot's first animated series.
Nick Summers06.11.2020
'Valorant' 1.0 launch adds a new character, game mode and map
Riot's new game is about to launch, and unlike 'League of Legends,' 'Valorant is a 5v5 team-based first person shooter. The v1.0 patch notes detail everything players can expect.
Richard Lawler06.01.2020
Watch Riot's 'League of Legends: Wild Rift' gameplay reveal here at 11AM ET
Follow along with Engadget as we watch Riot showcase the first gameplay from the upcoming mobile and console version of 'League of Legends.'
Igor Bonifacic05.29.2020
Valorant's wild success on Twitch wasn't an accident
For Valorant’s Twitch debut, Riot Games partnered with “multiple hundreds” of influencers from around the globe. None of them were paid.
Jessica Conditt04.24.2020
'League of Legends' mid-season tournament canceled due to COVID-19
Riot delayed the Mid-Season Invitational from May to July in a bid to keep it on this year's schedule.
Kris Holt04.23.2020
Riot buys the makers of a combat-heavy 'Minecraft' clone
League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games just shared its next big bet. On Thursday, the company said it had acquired Hypixel Studios, the creator of an upcoming role-playing game called Hytale. The company says Hypixel will retain its current structure, with plans to open a new office in Northern Ireland that will host additional back-office and quality assurance staff.
Igor Bonifacic04.16.2020
'Valorant' is just the start of a massive year for Riot Games
Riot is launching multiple games this year, including Legends of Runeterra and Wild Rift.
Nick Summers04.09.2020