Riot Games Taps MRC’s DJ Jacobs As Head Of Strategy & Business Operations For Entertainment Division

Riot Games has announced that it will begin recording voice chat in its first-person shooter, Valorant, in order to root out toxic players.Riot released its updated privacy notice and terms of service detailing the next steps the studio will take to combat toxic behaviour in its online multiplayer game.“We know disruptive behaviour using our voice chat is a concern for a lot of players, and we’re committed to addressing it more effectively,” Riot said.“In order for us to take action against

Hollywood’s favourite couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson celebrate their 33rd wedding anniversary! The duo met on the set of the sitcom "Bosom Buddies" in 1981 and got married a few years later in 1988 and had two children together, Chet and Truman. Needless to say, the couple has been through a lot together, Hanks supported Wilson during her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the duo even survived testing Covid positive together.

Riot Games has reportedly shut down a League of Legends fan game, after its creators said the company tried to “extort” them.Chronoshift, the fan game which had been in development for five years, was a “legacy server” that would allow players to play the 10-year-old version of League of Legends.In 2020, Riot replied to the announcement for Chronoshift and said: “Hijacking to say please don’t do this.

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Anwar Hadid is breaking back into the music scene.

Gallery: 17 memorable wedding guest outfits from Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding (Hello!)It's not the first time Rita and Russell have been spotted riding their bikes together through the streets of Sydney. Last week, they were seen embarking on a scenic bike ride around Sydney Harbour, with Russell showing the British singer the sights.

Is Netflix making an aggressive move into the video game business? There was definitely some talk on the company’s latest earnings call to back up all of the smoke that has been rising in Hollywood.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorVariety owner P-MRC has made a significant investment in South by Southwest, the parent company of the annual SXSW festival. The deal brings top entertainment news brands together with an expansive digital and in-person platform for festivals, conferences, markets other live events.The partnership calls for the existing South by Southwest management team to continue to lead the business.

Thomas Rhett is performing his new song at the 2021 ACM Awards!

Thomas Rhett plans to hit the road this year!

League of Legends cinematic universe.According to Dexerto, the publisher aims to create a cinematic universe in the same vein as Marvel.There are two primary job listings related to the plans. Riot is looking for a Global Head of Live Action Film to “help build the strategy for Riot’s Live Action Content Creation business”.The other position is a Global Head of Live Action TV.

Veteran investor Clinton Foy is joining UTA Ventures in the role of General Partner, Venture Capital.