Riot Games, Inc.

Riot Games, Inc. is an American video game developer, publisher, and esports tournament organizer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, the company's mission is to be the most player-focused game company in the world, dedicated to developing, publishing, and supporting games for players globally.

Riot Games is best known for its flagship multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) title, League of Legends, which debuted in 2009. The company's portfolio has since expanded to include other popular titles such as the first-person tactical shooter Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and League of Legends: Wild Rift. Beyond game development, Riot Games is a significant organizer of global esports tournaments, including the League of Legends Championship Series and the Valorant Champions Tour, and has ventured into multimedia entertainment with projects like the Emmy-winning animated series Arcane.

As of 2024, Riot Games operates with over 4,200 employees across more than 20 offices worldwide, led by CEO Dylan Jadeja, with co-founders Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill serving as co-chairmen. Recent developments include the ongoing support and expansion of its major game titles and esports ecosystems. The company has also faced challenges, including a $100 million settlement for a sex discrimination lawsuit and a security incident involving the theft of League of Legends source code. Riot Games is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent Holdings.