Riot confirms around 12 publishing staff laid off to Game Developer, weeks after cutting 80 jobs tied to 2XKO development.
Integrity partner of Riot Games Sportradar monitored 102,000 matches in 2025 on all esports games, flagging 34 cases and reporting nine sanctions.
Gentle Mates won the VCT EMEA Game Changers in their first split in 2026, defeating G2 Gozen 3-0 in the finals thanks to solid progression and an experienced roster
The inaugural ENC 2026 in Riyadh features 32 national VALORANT teams, group stage to playoffs from Nov 8–15.
A Controller in VALORANT blocks sightlines and controls space to facilitate zone captures and secure rounds.
The opening matchups are now set, and the invited VCT EMEA sides will enter after an initial Challengers-only round, within a double-elimination format
