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What's Next for Riot's Media Future After Arcane?


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 12:44 GMT by Gizmodo   Print publication without navigation

  • Co-founder Marc Merrill talks to io9 about how the game studio turned media empire strives to live up to its philosophies after a year of successes and layoffs.

The article from Gizmodo discusses Riot Games' recent strategic shifts and challenges. Riot Games, known for "League of Legends," has undergone significant layoffs, reducing its workforce by about 11%, or 530 employees, as part of a broader restructuring to focus on core projects like "League of Legends," "Valorant," and "Wild Rift." This move comes after the company expanded rapidly, leading to a dilution of focus. Marc Merrill, co-founder of Riot, emphasized in an interview that these layoffs were necessary to realign the company's resources towards high-impact projects. Despite the layoffs, Riot is pushing forward with new initiatives, including the development of "Arcane" Season 2, which has been critically acclaimed, and exploring new game titles like "Project L," a fighting game. The layoffs have sparked discussions on the sustainability of the gaming industry's growth model, with Riot's actions reflecting broader industry trends towards consolidation and efficiency.

Read the Full Gizmodo Article at:
[ https://gizmodo.com/riot-games-interview-marc-merrill-arcane-league-of-legends-layoffs-video-games-2000536976 ]

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