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Phreak isn't working on League of Legends anymore, he's on a secret new Riot project instead
David 'Phreak' Turley has transitioned from his role as a gameplay designer on League of Legends to a new, undisclosed project within Riot Games. His departure from the MOBA's design team marks a shift to a secret new endeavor within the company.
WILD RIFT SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE IN PATCH 7.1: FLAT OUT!
League of Legends: Wild Rift's Patch 7.1, titled "Flat Out," introduces three new champions: K’Sante, Taliyah, and Skarner. The update also brings new keystone runes, gameplay adjustments to the rune system, and themed upgrades to the AAA ARAM and Arena game modes. Additionally, the patch features new Wild Pass skins and a collaboration with Porsche.
The Real Cost of Toxic Gaming: What the Data Actually Shows
A significant majority of online multiplayer gamers experience harassment, with data showing 76% of American adults facing it in a six-month period. This toxicity disproportionately affects marginalized groups and has substantial negative impacts on player behavior, spending, and mental health, representing a considerable business cost for the gaming industry. While moderation tools are improving, widespread deployment is needed to effectively combat these issues.
iwot studios Partners with Initiate Entertainment to Expand The Wheel of Time
iwot studios and Initiate Entertainment have formed a production partnership to expand The Wheel of Time universe across multiple platforms. Led by producer Thomas Vu, the collaboration will develop new projects including a video game, animated films, and a TV series, building on the existing development slate.
Riot Games initiates age verification and age blocks for its titles in Brazil following new digital safety law
Riot Games is implementing age verification and age blocks for its titles in Brazil in compliance with the new ECA Digital law. Players over 18 will need to verify their age to access most games, while those under 18 will have their accounts blocked until early 2027 when Riot plans to allow access with adult permission. The law also addresses concerns about compulsive use and monetization practices targeting minors.
Riftbound Unleashed Spoilers Reveal Vi, Piltover Enforcer, As The Next Overnumbered Legend Hitting Tabletops
Riot Games has revealed Vi, Piltover Enforcer, as the next Legend to be added to the trading card game League of Legends: Riftbound in its upcoming expansion, Riftbound Unleashed. The expansion, set to release on May 8, will also introduce new mechanics such as Ambush, XP, Hunt, Level, and Token Battlefields. This follows the previous inclusion of Jynx, Loose Cannon, from the Arcane series in the game's first set.
Exclusive Riftbound Unleashed Card Reveal — Vi, Piltover Enforcer Is The Next Overnumbered Legend Hitting
Riot Games has revealed Vi, Piltover Enforcer, as the next Legend for the trading card game Riftbound Unleashed, set to release on May 8. This expansion introduces new mechanics like Ambush, XP, Hunt, Level, and Token Battlefields, building upon existing gameplay from previous sets like Spiritforged and Origins. The reveal also highlighted collector's editions for Vi and discussed synergies with existing cards and equipment.
Women and LGBTQ+ Gamers Get the Worst of Online Toxicity. The Data Proves It.
Data indicates that women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black gamers, and Jewish gamers experience disproportionately high rates of identity-based harassment in online gaming environments. While AI moderation tools are improving, they struggle to address coordinated, multi-platform harassment campaigns, leading to players avoiding games and the industry losing diverse talent. Games like Final Fantasy XIV and Deep Rock Galactic are highlighted for fostering more inclusive communities through design and active community management.
Brazil Now Requires Age Verification for League of Legends and All Riot Games
Riot Games has implemented mandatory age verification for all its titles, including League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift, in Brazil starting March 17. This new policy requires players to prove their age before accessing games, raising concerns about accessibility for younger players while aligning with global trends in digital safety for minors. The move could influence other countries and game companies to adopt similar age verification systems.
Riot’s Brazil Venue Nightmare: From Empty 15K Arena to 150-Seat Studio
Riot Games faced significant venue issues in Brazil, first with an embarrassingly empty 15,000-seat arena for the 2017 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational, leading to drastic ticket price reductions and attempts to hide the lack of attendees. This resulted in a nine-year hiatus from hosting major international events in the country. Riot's recent return with the First Stand event utilized a tiny 150-seat studio, which has now drawn complaints for being too small, highlighting Riot's struggle to find appropriate venue sizes after past extremes.
League Player Hits Level 5542, May Be World’s Highest Ranked
A League of Legends player has reached an unprecedented level of 5542, potentially making them the highest-ranked player globally. This extraordinary achievement highlights the immense dedication and time commitment some players invest in the game, pushing the boundaries of what's considered possible within Riot Games' long-standing title.
Introducing the TAG Community Safety Score: Rating Games on What Actually Matters
The TAG Community Safety Score has been introduced to evaluate multiplayer games based on their community safety infrastructure, including moderation, transparency, and player controls, rather than just traditional game quality metrics. The article details the scoring methodology across eight dimensions and provides initial scores for eight major titles, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in their approaches to online safety and player well-being.
Riot Details New Legends, Mechanics, and More For Riftbound's Third Set, Unleashed - IGN
Riot Games has detailed the upcoming third set for its trading card game, Riftbound, titled 'Unleashed,' set to launch on May 8. The expansion introduces new mechanics like Ambush, Hunt, and XP, along with 12 new playable Legend cards, including Diana and Lillia. A new Ultimate Rarity tier will also be added for collectors.
Valorant Twitch drops and how to claim
This guide explains how to claim free in-game loot for Valorant through Twitch drops during the VCT event. Players can earn rewards by watching official streams on Twitch, with drops enabled by Riot Games.
Where to buy Riftbound Unleashed, the latest set for the hit new card game
This guide provides information on where to purchase Riftbound Unleashed, the latest set for the popular trading card game Riftbound. It details availability in the US and UK, listing retailers like TCGPlayer, Amazon, and Zavvi, and explains potential reasons for the set's scarcity, including high demand and resellers.
This Riftbound Unleashed Legend Card Highlights The New XP Mechanic
Riot Games' trading card game Riftbound is releasing its third expansion, Unleashed, on May 8. The expansion focuses on the jungling aspect of League of Legends and introduces a new XP mechanic, highlighted by the reveal of the Legend card Poppy, Keeper Of The Hammer. This mechanic allows players to gain and spend XP for card draw and other benefits.
Games for Change research director unveils training program for community-facing professionals
Games for Change research director Dr. Rachel Kowert has launched the DLC Leadership Program, a new certification initiative aimed at professionalizing moderation and digital leadership within online gaming communities. The program, designed for community managers, moderators, and digital creators, translates research into practical tools to address issues like harassment and burnout, with industry partners including Riot Games and Roblox contributing to its development.
How to Report Toxic Players in Every Major Game
This guide details how to effectively report toxic players across major multiplayer games like Call of Duty, Valorant, Apex Legends, and others. It emphasizes providing specific details, timestamps, and clips to ensure reports are actionable by moderation systems, whether AI or human-reviewed. The article also covers platform-level reporting and when to escalate issues beyond in-game tools.
Riot Games Previews New Riftbound: Unleashed Mechanics and New Ultimate Rarity
Riot Games has previewed the upcoming Riftbound: Unleashed set for its League of Legends trading card game, set to release in English on May 8. The set will feature over 220 cards, introduce new mechanics like Ambush, XP, and Hunt, and include four new champions: Kha’Zix, Lillia, Diana, and Ivern. A new Ultimate Rarity card, Baron Nashor, will also be introduced, appearing in less than one percent of packs.
Exclusive: Jhin joins Riftbound with absurdly powerful cards
The League of Legends card game Riftbound is adding Jhin in its "Riftbound: Unleashed" expansion in May. The expansion introduces new mechanics like Ambush, XP, and Hunt, along with over 220 cards including Champion Legends Kha’Zix, Lillia, Diana, and Ivern. The full set releases in English on May 8, 2026, with early access events starting May 1.
