Riot Games

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) has teamed up with leading video game developer Riot Games to become the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange for Valorant and League of Legends esports global events, according to a Tuesday announcement. What Happened: The collaboration is set to commence...

In a recent announcement, Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:TCEHY) subsidiary Riot Games revealed plans to lay off approximately 11% of its global workforce. What Happened: Riot Games, the developer of popular titles like “League of Legends,” will be reducing its staff by 530 employees, Reuters...

If you’re a gamer facing issues with Valorant or you simply want a break from the intense ranked grind, this guide will run you through the process of uninstalling the game. Since the process involves navigating the Riot Vanguard anti-cheat system, it can be tricky. With the following steps...

Social media company Reddit could be going public in the second half of 2023 according to a new report. Here’s a look at how investors can own a piece of the company before the listing. What Happened: Reddit is nearing an IPO and expected to go public in the second half of 2023. The IPO could...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has made its intention to expand into the video game space known. With a light slate of games currently available, news that Netflix is releasing a first-person shooter game could be well received by gamers and investors. What Happened: Netflix is set to...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced Wednesday an acquisition that could continue the company’s push into the massive video game sector. Here are the details on the acquisition and why it's important. What Happened: Netflix is acquiring Next Games, a Finnish gaming...

The largest video game company in the world is the latest big company to announce plans to invest heavily in growth of the metaverse. What Happened:Tencent Holdings Inc (OTC: TCEHY), the owner of popular video game companies and games, is planning to connect its video games to the metaverse....

Several big market capitalization milestones have happened in 2021 with Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) joining the $1 trillion club and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) marking a $2 trillion milestone. There are currently five companies trading with market caps of more than $1 trillion with...

2020 has been a wild ride for sure with the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way people work, travel, shop and go to school. The pandemic was the main theme in the 2020 trending searches released by Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google, according to The Verge. COVID-19...

The Roundhill BITKRAFT Esports & Digital Entertainment ETF (NYSE: NERD) owns stocks from 13 countries, including some that trade on exchanges outside of the United States. Benzinga spoke to Roundhill Investments Co-Founder Will Hershey to get his thoughts on the global esports market. ...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) showed off its new iPhone12 phones and smart speakers at its "Hi, Speed" event Tuesday afternoon. What Happened: “League of Legends,” one of the most popular PC games, is coming to the iPhone 12 later this year. Riot Games, owned by Tencent Holdings (...

The ongoing saga between China and the United States over how data collected is now shifting from TikTok to gaming companies.  What Happened: Chinese gaming companies are being scrutinized by the U.S. government, according to a Thursday Bloomberg report.  Tencent (Pink: TCEHY), the world...

Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) signed an exclusive sponsorship with Riot Game’s “League of Legends." Spotify will be the exclusive audio service provider for all LOL content. What You Need To Know: According to Variety, Spotify signed its first global paid sponsorship deal to gain...

"League of Legends" fans were informed by the League of Legends European Championship that the 2020 Summer Split playoffs and finals will continue remotely due to COVID-19 precautions. The LEC will be produced from the studio in Berlin while teams play from their respective training...

As part of Riot Games' Ignition Series, WePlay! Esports is hosting a $50,000 "VALORANT" Invitational. The six-day event will highlight some of the best European teams, including G2 Esports and Ninjas in Pyjamas. Opening Qualifiers begin on July 13, and any team can join to battle in a...