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Riot Reverses Saudi Partnership, But Employees Expose Bigger Failure

July 31, 2020 UTC: 1:03 AM.

Riot Games ends its partnership with the Saudi-backed NEOM development but the backlash against the League of Legends company hasn’t stopped.

Riot Games’ Shameful Saudi Partnership Could Prompt Talent Protests

July 29, 2020 UTC: 9:25 PM.

Riot Games announces a League of Legends esports partnership with the Saudi government, prompting major criticism from fans and shoutcasters.

AOC Flexes Secret Weapon to Fight the Alt-Right Trolls: League of Legends

July 14, 2020 UTC: 1:40 PM.

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If Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Twitter game has been even more on point than usual, it’s because AOC has a secret weapon: League of Legends.

Chinese League of Legends Pro League Suspended Due to Coronavirus

January 26, 2020 UTC: 12:49 PM.

The Chinese League of Legends Pro League cited a need to align with requirements for the prevention and control of the coronavirus epidemic from Chinese authorities. By curtailing the league, the LPL aims to minimize the risk of transmission to players, staff, and spectators.

League of Legends Championship Series Expands to Monday Broadcasts

January 8, 2020 UTC: 7:30 PM.

The similarities between Monday Night League and ESPN’s Monday Night Football are clear for all to see. Riot Games appears eager to continue its adoption of features that define traditional sports.