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Riot wants to keep taking "risks" with Valorant. That's why its still alive in 2026
Valorant has maintained its relevance in the competitive FPS landscape through consistent content updates, unique agent designs, and a strong esports presence. Riot Games' commitment to innovation and community fostering has allowed the game to thrive despite the launch of competitors like Overwatch 2 and Counter-Strike 2. The game's blend of tactical shooter and hero shooter elements, coupled with its vibrant art style, continues to attract and retain players.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 43
This issue of Now Playing at SUPERJUMP features a diverse range of games, including a nostalgic return to League of Legends Classic, the Super Bomberman Collection on Switch, and Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to be a beloved experience across multiple platforms thanks to its robust cross-save functionality.
Reading the Meta: Which Skin Aesthetics Hold Community Favor Long-Term
This analysis explores the psychological design of virtual economies in live-service games, contrasting Blizzard's Overwatch 2 coin system with Grinding Gear Games' orb-based economy in Path of Exile. It argues that proprietary currencies reduce the 'pain of paying' and discusses how these principles have influenced other digital sectors like crypto and loyalty programs.
Recension – Half-Life
This review examines Half-Life, a seminal first-person shooter released in 1998 by Valve. Despite its age, the game is praised for its innovative storytelling without cutscenes, immersive audiovisual design, and player freedom. While acknowledging minor issues like pathfinding for NPCs and the design of the Xen planet, the article concludes that Half-Life remains a masterpiece and is still highly enjoyable today, having inspired numerous games and mods like Counter-Strike and Team Fortress, and ultimately leading to the creation of Steam.
It looks like Riftbound is getting a digital client, thanks to now deleted job posting
A now-deleted job posting from a Riot Games recruiter suggested the development of a digital client for the trading card game Riftbound. While the posting was removed, it aligns with previous discussions by the development team about the benefits of a digital version, such as improved tutorials and rule clarifications, while aiming to preserve the in-person social aspect of the game.
LoLdle Answers Today (August 27, 2026)
LoLdle is a daily puzzle game that tests players' knowledge of League of Legends champions through various modes, including classic guessing, voice line recognition, ability icon identification, emoji decoding, and splash art reveals. The game provides feedback on champion attributes like release year, region, and role to help players deduce the correct answer.
There's a good chance we're getting more K/DA soon, as the League of Legends superstars register a new song
A new song registration for the virtual band K/DA, known from League of Legends, suggests a potential music release is imminent. The track, titled 'Watch Me,' was registered with ASCAP, indicating new content from the popular K-pop inspired group is likely on the horizon. This follows a period of silence from K/DA and a mention of a 'biggest musical event yet' in a Teamfight Tactics video.
LoLdle Answers Today (August 26, 2026) - Emoji, Quote & More
This article provides the daily answers for the League of Legends-themed puzzle game, LoLdle, for August 26, 2026. It details the solutions for the Classic, Quote, Ability, Emoji, and Splash Art modes, identifying champions like Lux, Viktor, Brand, Alistar, and Sylas. The guide also explains the mechanics of each LoLdle mode.
Riot Games is winding down 2XKO active development in December
Riot Games is ceasing active development of its fighting game, 2XKO, in December, though content updates will continue until the end of 2026. The studio cited a lack of sustained player engagement and the high operational costs of the free-to-play title as reasons for the decision. Servers will remain online for the foreseeable future, and all in-game purchases will be refunded.
LoLdle Answers Today (August 25, 2026) - Emoji, Quote & More
This article provides the daily answers for the League of Legends-themed word puzzle game, LoLdle, for August 25, 2026. It breaks down the solutions for the Classic, Quote, Ability, Emoji, and Splash Art modes, identifying champions like Nunu & Willump, Blitzcrank, Nami, Irelia, and Jhin based on clues.
The people of video games on what gives them cause for hope
Industry professionals share their reasons for optimism despite current challenges, highlighting the resilience of game developers, the innovation within the indie scene, the growing cultural impact of games, and the enduring passion of players. They emphasize community support, creative freedom, and the potential for new ideas to emerge from difficult times, suggesting a bright future for the medium.
Azuki TCG Sends Its Next Regional to Peoria, Registration Now Open for Oct. 24
Azuki TCG has announced its next Garden Arena Regional tournament will be held on October 24 at the Peoria Civic Center, with registration now open via RK9.gg. The event features a $10,000 cash prize pool, serialized prize cards, and 16 spots in the 2027 Azuki Invitational. This follows a successful, sold-out debut regional in Pasadena, California.
Gamescom 2026 is "proof that the game industry is working towards a better tomorrow"
Despite widespread layoffs and studio closures in the game industry during 2026, Gamescom Director Tim Endres and Stefan Heikhaus, Head of Gamescom at Game, express optimism. They believe the event's full capacity and focus on networking, fan engagement, and future technologies demonstrate the industry's resilience and drive towards a better tomorrow.
MMO Week in Review: Way too early access
This week's MMO news covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, which some consider premature. Other highlights include a look at Guild Wars 3's Kodan, Daybreak's acquisition of Cold Iron Studios, new content for EverQuest Legends, and an analysis of the survival game Stormforge. The article also touches on various other MMO updates, rumors, and industry discussions.
LoLdle Answers Today (August 23, 2026) - Emoji
This article provides the daily answers for the League of Legends LoLdle puzzle game for August 23, 2026. It details the solutions for the Classic, Quote, Ability, Emoji, and Splash Art modes, including specific champion names like Garen and Aatrox, and mentions the game's mechanics for players to test their champion knowledge.
2XKO's shutdown has me feeling glum about Riot's future MMO—because I don't think the genre can survive corporate cut-and-run tactics
The shutdown of Riot Games' fighting game 2XKO has raised concerns about the future of the company's upcoming MMO, due to perceived corporate impatience with long-term development cycles. The article argues that the high cost and long development time required for MMOs necessitate a sustained commitment that Riot's recent actions, including layoffs after 2XKO's release, do not inspire confidence in.
LoLdle Answers Today (August 22 2026) - Emoji, Quote & More
This article provides the daily answers for the League of Legends LoLdle puzzle game for August 22, 2026. It details the solutions for the Classic, Quote, Ability, Emoji, and Splash Art modes, identifying champions like Zac, Master Yi, and Trundle. The guide also briefly mentions other games like Chop Chop Inc and Marvel Rivals.
Major 2026 PlayStation 5 Online Game Already Losing Support, Trophies Affected
Riot Games has announced that development on its PlayStation 5 fighting game, 2XKO, will cease in December 2026 due to insufficient player retention. While servers will remain online, ranked and casual play will be removed in September, making certain trophies, including the Platinum, unobtainable.
Riot’s fighting game 2XKO will trade active development for maintenance mode in December
Riot Games has announced that active development for its fighting game 2XKO will cease in December 2026, transitioning the game to maintenance mode. While no new content will be added after this year, servers will remain online, all champions will be unlocked, and players will be refunded for all money spent. Lux and Samira will be added before the end of the year, followed by a final bugfix patch.
League of Legends Classic patch 2 has no new champions, but adding more is Riot's top priority
League of Legends Classic patch 2 will not introduce new champions, but Riot Games prioritizes their release in future updates, with patch 3 expected to feature multiple new additions. This update focuses on balance tweaks, increased progression speed, and the return of champion and role swapping, alongside community voting and art improvements.
