"This is us speaking to the world" – Why London is keen to host esports events like the Valorant Masters
London's deputy mayor for culture and the creative industries, Justine Simons OBE, and Riot Games' president of publishing and esports, John Needham, discuss the strategic benefits of hosting major esports events like the Valorant Masters. They highlight the economic impact, global reach, and reputational boost these events bring to the city, emphasizing London's ambition to be a premier destination for esports.
- Entities
- Person: John Needham
- Topic: Esports Competitions
- Person: Justine Simons OBE
- Game: Valorant
- Game: Counter-Strike
- Game: League of Legends
- Topic: City Economy
- Company: Riot Games
- Topic: Esports
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