After it was revealed this week that VALORANT comes with a rather invasive set of programs to prop up its anti-cheat efforts, the Security and Privacy teams have stepped in to discuss exactly what their software does in an effort to reassure users. Speaking about the matter was Chris Hymes (Data Protection Officer & Chief […]
Riot dev addresses rope accuracy and speed advantage in VALORANT
Thanks for filling us in, Riot. One VALORANT player used the ropes on Split to outplay their opponents yesterday, sparking the discussion of an unfair advantage. And now, Riot Games has shed some light on the matter. VALORANT dev Pearl “ManWolfAxeBoss” Hogbash addressed the issue, explaining that accuracy on ascenders is actually “a bit worse” […]
Riot acquires Hypixel Studios for the development of Hytale
Today, Riot Games officially acquired Hypixel Studios for the creation of Hytale. Hytale is an RPG sandbox block game with a wide range of opportunities for players to experience. For example, the game features block-by-block structure creating, minigame servers, dungeons with valuable loot and dangerous mobs, farming role play, in-game movie making, and much more. […]
Riot Games taps TBWA\China as creative partner for 2020 Worlds
Riot Games has named TBWA\China as its creative partner for the League of Legends World Championship later this year. TBWA\China is part of TBWA\Worldwide, a global agency that has 275 offices across 95 countries. RELATED: Prodigy Agency hires Sami “Rico” Harbi to lead LoL expansion Late last year, Riot Games unveiled that the 2020 League of […]
Riot Details Valorant Netcode: 128-Tick Servers And Their Own ISP
Riot Games’ new shooter Valorant is only in closed beta, but the game is already tearing up the charts on Twitch. As part of a continued rollout of updates, Riot has uploaded a developer diary that examines how the studio is putting a great degree of care into the game’s netcode, which is often a […]
Riot adds Fiddlesticks jump scare Easter egg to League games
Make sure you don’t flash. If you were dreading the upcoming release of Fiddlesticks, then you might want to be on the lookout. Riot Games has added a new spooky Easter egg to random normal League of Legends games that might just scare you out of your seat—and take your flash too. The once-wacky scarecrow […]
Riot Games may be hosting a Valorant capture event for content creators this weekend
Since Valorant was revealed earlier this month, we’ve heard a ton of details about the gameplay elements and future plans. Riot Games is certainly not being shy about its game, as they’ve revealed multiple Agents, maps, and weapons. However, what hasn’t really been shown is actual gameplay from players other than the developers. There was […]
Riot Games and co-founders donate $1.5 million to coronavirus relief
Riot Games and co-founders Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill are donating $500,000 each to help novel coronavirus relief organizations, according to a report from The Wrap. Out of the $1.5 million total, $400,000 will be going to the Los Angeles Food Bank and $200,000 will go to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, which will […]
Riot Games’ Valorant Could Be The “Overwatch Killer”, According to Pokimane
When Riot Games first announced Valorant in October of 2019, it was clear that the game was meant to be Riot’s response to Overwatch. Similar to Blizzard’s latest hit, Valorant is an objective-based first person shooter with a variety of playable heroes, each with their own unique abilities. However, as more details were released, the gameplay turned out to more […]
Riot Games Says Valorant Will Have No Ties to League of Legends
If you were hoping to sport Jhin’s gun Whisper while playing Riot’s upcoming first person shooter Valorant, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. Riot has confirmed that they have no intention to incorporate any ties to their insanely famous MOBA League of Legends into Valorant. “VALORANT has literally zero ties to League of Legends at this time; additionally, there are no […]