Riot Games Video Games

Riot Games is a premier American video game developer and esports tournament organizer. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company gained global fame with the release of League of Legends, which has since become one of the most-played PC games in the world and a cornerstone of the global esports industry.

While the intellectual property and core development are rooted in the United States, Riot Games' operations and manufacturing—predominantly digital—span multiple countries through global server infrastructures and international development offices. The company has expanded its portfolio significantly with titles such as Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, and Teamfight Tactics, further solidifying its presence in the gaming market.

Since 2015, Riot Games has been a fully owned subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Ltd., a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate. This acquisition has provided Riot with extensive resources to scale its operations globally while maintaining its brand identity and creative autonomy within its California headquarters.