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Investments and transactions April 17, 2020

Riot Games bought the authors of the Hytale RPG sandbox

The authors of “League of Legends” have replenished their portfolio. Yesterday, Riot Games announced the purchase of indie developer Hypixel Studios, which is now creating the Hytale sandbox.

Industry April 8, 2020

Broadcasts of the closed beta of Valorant were watched by 1.7 million Twitch viewers

The new multiplayer shooter from Riot Games has become an event on Twitch. More than 1.7 million viewers watched the launch of the closed beta of Valorant yesterday. This is one of the record peaks in the entire history of the service.

Money April 1, 2020

Mobile Teamfight Tactics has been downloaded 4.5 million times in two weeks

The debut of Teamfight Tactics was the largest in the genre of autobattlers. Riot Games installations exceeded 4.5 million. In addition, she earns well. Her income for two weeks was $ 1.2 million.

Industry March 19, 2020

Riot Games has released Teamfight Tactics for iOS and Android

Teamfight Tactics mobile autobattler launched today. The novelty has become available all over the world, except for the countries of Southeast Asia.

Industry December 6, 2019

Riot Games becomes a game publisher

Riot Games has created a separate publishing label — Riot Forge. Games from third-party developers will start coming out under it.

Industry October 16, 2019

Shooter, fighting game, mobile Teamfight Tactics: the authors of “League of Legends” expand their portfolio

League of Legends turned 10 years old. In honor of this, Riot Games unexpectedly introduced new projects. For the first time, the studio decided not only to expand the LoL franchise, but also to try a new IP.

Industry October 10, 2019

How Hong Kong became a safe word for the gaming industry. Chronicle

Read the full chronology of the large-scale scandal around Blizzard in the material App2Top.ru .

Industry September 27, 2019

Teamfight Tactics autobattler is played by 33 million people every month

We haven’t heard much about autobuttlers lately. But they are still played by millions. For example, MAU in Teamfight Tactics from Riot Games has reached 33 million players.

Industry September 23, 2019

Louis Vuitton has become an esports partner of Riot Games

The Louis Vuitton fashion house has become a global partner of the League of Legends World Championship. Before that, the brand supported only classic sports tournaments.

Esports June 28, 2019

Nielsen will evaluate the effectiveness of investments in esports for Riot Games

The information and analytical company Nielsen has signed a two-year cooperation with Riot Games. Nielsen’s work will allow advertisers to evaluate the effectiveness of investments in esports using the example of League of Legends.

Games June 10, 2019

Riot Games is preparing its own Dota Auto Chess

The success of Drodo Studio attracted the attention of Riot Games. An American developer has announced the launch of a new game in the spirit of Dota Auto Chess. So far, only in the format of a new mode for League of Legends.

Industry May 28, 2019

Rumor: Tencent has stopped promoting Arena of Valor in Europe and the USA

Arena of Valor (Honor of Kings) has finally failed in the West. And therefore, according to Reuters, the Chinese publisher Tencent wants to abandon this version of the game to its fate.

Industry May 23, 2019

Reuters: Riot Games and Tencent are developing a mobile League of Legends

One of the most popular esports disciplines, League of Legends, will receive a mobile branch. Riot Games is working on a new title together with Tencent.

Industry May 17, 2019

Riot Games will not cancel “compulsory arbitration” for former and current employees

The strike of hundreds of Riot Games employees did not convince the studio management that it was necessary to change. It stands firm on the issue of “forced arbitration,” as stated in a newly released statement by Riot.

Industry May 7, 2019

Hundreds of Riot Games employees went on strike against their own studio

About 200 Riot Games employees staged a strike in Los Angeles, publicly condemning the actions of their leadership.

Industry February 14, 2019

Yandex has entered into a strategic partnership with Riot Games

Now he has exclusive rights to broadcast one of the largest esports events in Russia and the CIS.

Industry February 8, 2019

Two top managers left Wargaming and created an indie studio

It was named Ganymede Games.

Industry November 7, 2018

Riot Games sued for sexual discrimination

Riot Games will have to answer in court to its own employees. The participants of the League of Legends project filed a class action lawsuit against the studio, accusing it of sexual discrimination. They complain about the developer’s violation of California labor laws and demand monetary compensation for moral harm caused.

Industry August 29, 2018

Riot Games are thinking about optimizing the costs of League of Legends tournaments

Riot Games company intends to plan the budget of the League of Legends championships more responsibly. This was announced by the head of the esports direction of Riot Derrick Asiedu (Derrick Asiedu) on the Reddit forum.

Industry August 17, 2018

The Information: League of Legends is no longer a priority for Tencent

The Information publication told how the relationship between Tencent Corporation and the creators of the popular MOBA League of Legends from the California studio Riot Games, which the Chinese gaming giant has owned since 2011, has been changing in recent years. According to the interlocutors of the publication, Tencent is gradually shifting the focus of development from League of Legends to other projects and studios.

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Riot Games bought the authors of the Hytale RPG sandbox

Broadcasts of the closed beta of Valorant were watched by 1.7 million Twitch viewers

Mobile Teamfight Tactics has been downloaded 4.5 million times in two weeks

Riot Games has released Teamfight Tactics for iOS and Android

Riot Games becomes a game publisher

Shooter, fighting game, mobile Teamfight Tactics: the authors of “League of Legends” expand their portfolio

How Hong Kong became a safe word for the gaming industry. Chronicle

Teamfight Tactics autobattler is played by 33 million people every month

Louis Vuitton has become an esports partner of Riot Games

Nielsen will evaluate the effectiveness of investments in esports for Riot Games

Riot Games is preparing its own Dota Auto Chess

Rumor: Tencent has stopped promoting Arena of Valor in Europe and the USA

Reuters: Riot Games and Tencent are developing a mobile League of Legends

Riot Games will not cancel “compulsory arbitration” for former and current employees

Hundreds of Riot Games employees went on strike against their own studio

Yandex has entered into a strategic partnership with Riot Games

Two top managers left Wargaming and created an indie studio

Riot Games sued for sexual discrimination

Riot Games are thinking about optimizing the costs of League of Legends tournaments

The Information: League of Legends is no longer a priority for Tencent