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2XKO adds new fighter Senna this month
Riot Games announced that Senna, a new fighter themed around League of Legends, will be added to the free-to-play fighting game 2XKO on June 9th. The game is available on PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5.
Valorant's Breeze gets put into timeout, and it's all because of a stack of crates
Riot Games has temporarily disabled the Breeze map in Valorant due to a significant bug involving stacked crates at A Shop, which allowed players to shoot through them. The map is expected to return in patch 12.11. This follows a previous issue with Cypher's Spycam bug in patch 12.10.
Riot’s League of Legends MMO picks up former World of Warcraft lead designer Brian Holinka
Brian Holinka, former lead designer for World of Warcraft, has joined Riot Games as a principal game designer for their in-development League of Legends MMO. This follows Riot's recent hiring of other experienced MMORPG talent, indicating a strong focus on building a significant presence in the genre.
Riot hires another World of Warcraft veteran to get its League of Legends MMO over the line as we approach 6 years since…
Riot Games has hired former World of Warcraft veteran Brian Holinka as principal game designer for its upcoming League of Legends MMO. Holinka, who previously served as lead PvP designer and lead combat designer for World of Warcraft, joins other former Blizzard employees working on the project. Riot co-founder Marc Merrill recently reaffirmed the company's commitment to developing the MMO.
The League of Legends MMO adds another World of Warcraft vet to its team
Riot Games has hired Brian Holinka, former lead combat designer for World of Warcraft, as a principal game designer for its upcoming League of Legends MMO. This move follows the addition of other former Blizzard and World of Warcraft veterans to the development team, indicating continued progress on the long-in-development MMORPG.
Riot Games Previews New Cards for Upcoming Riftbound: Radiance Set
Riot Games provided a preview of the upcoming Riftbound: Radiance set for its League of Legends collectible card game. The preview event revealed new card art for champions Ekko, Evelynn, and Seraphine, and detailed the set's theme of performance and big plays. The release of Riftbound: Radiance on October 23, 2026, will also mark release parity for English, Simplified Chinese, and French versions of the game.
World Reborn Is a Blended-Reality Story Game with IRL Quests, Out Now
Wicked Saints Studios has released their debut title, World Reborn, an adventure activism game for Android. The game blends an interactive story with real-world quests designed to encourage problem-solving and community healing, particularly among Gen Z players. Completing in-game and real-world actions can reward players with in-game currency and potential real-world rewards from brand partners.
Nvidia finally unveils Spark superchip, coming to laptops and mini PCs this Fall - here's everything we know so far
Nvidia has officially unveiled its Spark superchip, codenamed N1X, at Computex 2026. The chip, a collaboration with MediaTek, combines a 6144-CUDA-core Blackwell GPU with a 20-core Grace CPU and is expected to launch in laptops from major manufacturers like Asus, Dell, and Microsoft in Fall. Nvidia claims the Spark chip will enable laptops to achieve over 100fps in 1440p for Triple-A titles, with performance potentially matching an RTX 5070 mobile GPU.
Riftbound releases updates to Vendetta and Radiance launch details and card teasers
Riot Games has announced release details for two upcoming sets of their collectible card game, Riftbound. Set 4 Vendetta, launching July 31, will feature a new rivalry theme and introduce Showdown Decks, with a simultaneous global release for English and Simplified Chinese versions. Set 5 Radiance, arriving October 23, will focus on brilliance and creativity with a larger card pool and its own Showdown Deck.
NVIDIA RTX Spark "superchip" and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction announced
NVIDIA announced the RTX Spark "superchip" for AI, creation, and gaming, alongside DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction at Computex 2026. The RTX Spark integrates NVIDIA's AI and graphics technologies into a single chip for laptops, promising enhanced performance for creative workflows and AAA gaming at 1440p with ray tracing. DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction features a new transformer model for superior image quality in ray-traced games, set to launch in August.
Stop Killing Games consumer protection bill passes floor vote in California
The California State Assembly has passed the Protect Our Games Act (AB 1921), a bill aimed at protecting consumer rights and ensuring game preservation. The legislation, motivated by incidents like Ubisoft's shutdown of The Crew, would require publishers to provide offline access or refunds when server-dependent games are discontinued. The bill now moves to the California State Senate, facing opposition from industry groups like Video Games Europe and the ESA who argue it could increase development costs and stifle innovation.
Valorant Masters' anthem is a unique look for VCT, and it brings one of the UK's finest back to the stage
Riot Games has released "Chaos in the House" by UK artist Che Lingo as the anthem for Valorant Masters London. The song aims to capture the unpredictability of Valorant esports and features a music video blending cartoon visuals with real tournament clips. Che Lingo previously contributed to the MSI 2023 anthem "Rules (Are Meant to Break)".
PLAY THE 'WORLDS UPON THE WIND' DEMO NOW!
The roguelite deckbuilder Worlds Upon The Wind is now available as a demo during the Strategems Festival and Steam Next Fest. Players can experience a significant portion of the game, with progress carrying over to the full release in July 2026. The game features a unique art style inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints and deep strategic systems.
League of Legends' best game mode is getting a revamp, and Ranked 5s is making its grand return, but with a catch
Riot Games is revamping League of Legends' ARAM mode and bringing back Ranked 5v5 queues with specific weekend hours. ARAM Mayhem will see the removal of the trait system, replaced by over 50 new augments and ability modifiers, alongside a new 'ARAM Wardrobe' cosmetic system. Ranked 5s will be available on weekends from June 26 to September 6, with plans to improve matchmaking quality by limiting queue times.
Tencent Games Spotlights Future Player Experiences with 45 Major Updates at SPARK 2026
Tencent Games revealed 45 major updates at its SPARK 2026 conference, focusing on development, publishing, and investments. The event highlighted new IP collaborations, cross-platform experiences, and technological innovations across various titles including League of Legends, Arena Breakout: Infinite, Arma Reforger, and CONTROL Resonant. Updates also covered new game launches, expansions, and collaborations with brands like Persona 5 Royal and Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute.
New TFT patch brings some much-needed consistency to Arbiter and Psionic
Teamfight Tactics patch 17.4 focuses on rebalancing conditional strategies and improving consistency for traits like Arbiter and Psionic. Live Balance Lead Tim Jiang discussed the team's approach to balancing conditional comps, aiming for a scale that adjusts based on content type. The patch streamlines Arbiter modifiers and makes Psionic traits more flexible, while also adjusting various unit and trait strengths to address meta dominance and underperformance.
Epic Games Removes Porsche “Concept Image” That Sure Looks Like AI
Epic Games removed a concept art image from Fortnite featuring a Porsche vehicle after players speculated it was created using generative AI. While Epic Games stated the image was provided by Porsche and created using Unreal Engine tools, the presence of a Riot Games logo on a balloon in the image remains unexplained, fueling further AI speculation.
Riot Games rebuts rumor that Valorant’s anti-cheat update can brick legit players’ PCs
Riot Games has responded to accusations that its Valorant anti-cheat update, Vanguard, can brick legitimate players' PCs. The update targets Direct Memory Access (DMA) cheating devices, with Riot stating that the IOMMU check only affects systems attempting to use such hardware and does not impact regular players. The studio also addressed criticism regarding a taunting tweet about the effectiveness of the update.
League of Legends won't be following the trend of having tons of collaboration skins: 'The second you do [it],…
Riot Games, specifically for League of Legends, will not be implementing third-party collaboration skins, according to lead designer August Browning. He stated that such crossovers drastically change the game's tone and can dilute its identity, contrasting with trends seen in games like Fortnite and Call of Duty. While acknowledging the appeal of such collaborations, Riot prefers to maintain its own distinct identity.
League of Legends "not open" to third-party skins: "The tone of your game completely changes"
Riot Games Lead Game Designer August Browning stated that League of Legends is "not open" to third-party skins, explaining that such collaborations fundamentally change the game's tone. While acknowledging past collaborations like Louis Vuitton on Senna and Porsche on Wild Rift, Browning emphasized that integrating characters from other IPs is a significant step the company is hesitant to take for League of Legends.
