Riot Games is the gaming powerhouse behind League of Legends, Valorant, and Teamfight Tactics, cranking out free-to-play multiplayer titles that hook millions with competitive esports scenes, constant updates, and in-game cosmetics that turn virtual battles into a fashion show. Founded in Los Angeles by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill as an indie studio focused on player-driven experiences, it exploded with LoL's success and got snapped up by Tencent, growing into a global operation with offices worldwide while navigating controversies like toxic workplaces.
Riot's gone full summoner's rift on the agenda, embedding DEI into every patch with inclusion training and diverse hiring that aims to "reflect players" like a mirrored ward, BLM nods with anti-racism pledges that call out systemic issues faster than a gank, Pride ERGs turning offices into rainbow hubs with LGBTQ advocacy, and ESG reports chasing sustainability goals that let them virtue-signal about eco-friendly servers amid all that data center heat.
