riot games

• Riot Games was developing a Twitch competitor. Layoffs killed the project.
• Gamer management firm Loaded adds Chris “Chopper” Hopper as COO (Exclusive)

  Chris "Chopper" Hopper, who has worked at Riot Games and creator-led company Pipeline, is the new COO at management firm Loaded.

  
• Riot Games Pacts With Soundtracking Service Slip.stream To Distribute Creator-Safe ‘League Of Legends’ Albums

  Slip.stream, a music startup that sells a subscription service for digital creators looking to soundtrack their content, has entered into partnership with Riot Games.

  
• Verizon Inks Three-Year Sponsorship Deal For Riot Games’ ‘League Of Legends’ Championships

  Telecom giant Verizon has announced today a multi-year sponsorship deal in the esports space, signing on as a sponsor for Riot Games’ League Of Legends championship series (LCS).LCS is the top level of pro play for League in the United States and Canada, comprising ten teams and organized by Riot.

  
• Loaded Onboards Former Riot Games Exec Bridget Davidson As VP Of Talent
• ‘Fortnite’ Still Leads Views For Gaming Titles On Social Video. By A Lot.
• Twitch Builds Innovative Features For Its Most Popular Game, ‘League Of Legends’
• MLB-Founded BAMTech Inks $300 Million E-Sports Deal To Stream ‘League Of Legends’