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PONCLE KEYNOTE LEADS EXPANDED B2B PROGRAMME AT LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL
The London Games Festival has expanded its B2B program, featuring a keynote from Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors. The event includes a two-day Games Finance Market with £247 million in potential investment, a Self-Publishing Toolkit live session, and the first Games For Change London Summit focused on social impact through games. A 'Games meets film' convergence event, Screen Play, will also explore collaborations between creative industries.
Riftbound gets 7 banned cards, and other new Unleashed rules that shakes up the Set 2 meta hard
Riot Games has implemented a ban list for seven cards in Riftbound, including Draven, Vanquisher, and Obelisk of Power, to address meta dominance and slow gameplay. Alongside these bans, several Unleashed rules have been updated to ensure consistency and impact deck-building strategies, particularly affecting mechanics like 'May' triggers and cost reductions.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles provide polished experiences without mandatory purchases, making them accessible for all players. The list includes enduring favorites like Astro's Playroom and Fortnite, alongside newer additions and evolving live-service games.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
Riot Games Announces First Riftbound Ban List for League of Legends TCG
Riot Games has announced the first ban list for its League of Legends trading card game, Riftbound, effective March 31, 2026. Several cards and battlefields, including Draven and Reaver's Row, have been restricted from the Standard Constructed format due to their impact on game balance and play patterns. The developers outlined their reasoning, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining core game rules and banning cards outright rather than restricting deck composition.
Roblox now uses AI moderation to shut down harmful content before it reaches you
Roblox has implemented a new real-time multimodal AI moderation system designed to detect and shut down harmful content before it reaches players. This system scans entire in-game scenes, including avatars, text, and 3D objects, to identify violations of community standards. The company is also co-developing a DLC Leadership Program with Keyword Studios and Riot Games to standardize training for online community managers.
Riot Games Developing Open-World League of Legends RPG - GameHaunt
Riot Games is reportedly developing an open-world action RPG codenamed 'League Next,' set in the League of Legends universe. Leaks suggest a late 2027 launch for PC and mobile with cross-play, featuring anime-inspired graphics built on Unreal Engine 5 and a character-swap combat system. This project marks a significant departure from Riot's MOBA origins and aims to compete with titles like Genshin Impact.
League of Legends in 2026: A Complete Guide for New and Returning Players
This guide provides comprehensive information for new and returning players of League of Legends, covering its core gameplay as a team-based strategy MOBA, champion roles, and the learning curve. It details the ranked system, essential game knowledge like vision control and objective priority, and highlights significant changes for returning players, including item reworks and role queue. The article also touches upon the thriving esports scene and offers tips for success, emphasizing the game's enduring appeal through continuous evolution and strategic depth.
Hytale Update 4 Brings Over 500 New Blocks and More
Hytale's Update 4 introduces over 500 new blocks, including limestone, chalk, and slate, alongside a new proximity voice chat feature and an emote wheel. The update also adds seven new hairstyles and a creative tool for pasting selections. Hytale is currently available in Early Access on PC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
