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gaming1 day ago

Epic Pulls Porsche Concept Image After AI-Suspicions Surround Fortnite Scene

Epic Games removed a Porsche concept image tied to Fortnite after players speculated it was AI-generated. Epic said Porsche provided the image and that Unreal Engine workflows were used to create the background, but questions linger about why a Riot Games logo appeared on a balloon in the scene. The situation contrasts with the car configurator tool, which uses Unreal Engine and looks more advanced than the AI-generated image.

via GameSpot|
#ai#fortnite#gaming
Fortnite x Porsche Concept Image Triggers AI-Gen Backlash and Logo Confusion
technology1 day ago

Fortnite x Porsche Concept Image Triggers AI-Gen Backlash and Logo Confusion

Unreal Engine’s X account posted a Porsche–Fortnite crossover image tied to the Cayenne Turbo Electric. After fans accused it of AI-generation style and noted Riot Games’ logo in the mock-up, the image was deleted and later re-uploaded with a clarification that it was Porsche-produced concept art, not Epic’s final car configurator. The episode raises questions about AI usage and internal QA in branded content.

via Kotaku|
#ai#epic-games#fortnite
Riot Clarifies Vanguard Won’t Brick PCs, But Valorant Cheating Panic Persists
culture5 days ago

Riot Clarifies Vanguard Won’t Brick PCs, But Valorant Cheating Panic Persists

Riot’s Vanguard update for Valorant now detects and disables DMA cheating tools even when Valorant isn’t running. After joking about turning compromised devices into “$6k paperweights,” Riot clarified Vanguard doesn’t brick hardware, but players report false bans, OS reinstall needs, and other Vanguard-related issues that keep fears about the anti-cheat alive.

via Kotaku|
#anti-cheat#culture#dma
Arcane Season 2 Spotify soundtrack loses D4vd track after arrest
gaming9 days ago

Arcane Season 2 Spotify soundtrack loses D4vd track after arrest

Riot Games reportedly pulled D4vd's track "Remember Me" from the Arcane Season 2 Spotify soundtrack after the artist was charged with first‑degree murder; the rest of the soundtrack remains, and Riot allegedly owns the rights to the track, with other brands distancing themselves in the wake of the controversy. A Riot comment was not included in the article at publication.

via PCGamesN|
#arcane#d4vd#gaming
Six Champions, One Fuse: 2XKO's 2026 Content Drive Sparks Optimism and Caution
technology1 month ago

Six Champions, One Fuse: 2XKO's 2026 Content Drive Sparks Optimism and Caution

Riot Games is ramping up 2XKO content for 2026, confirming a sixth champion and a new Fuse, plus a duo-matching feature and more stages/skins. While fans welcome more content, the long development timeline and past layoffs raise concerns about the game's long-term viability, though the team and community remain hopeful that progress may outpace expectations.

via EventHubs|
#2xko#fighting-game#fuse
Akali and Senna Confirmed for 2XKO Ahead of Year-One Roadmap
gaming3 months ago

Akali and Senna Confirmed for 2XKO Ahead of Year-One Roadmap

Riot's 2XKO confirms Akali and Senna as upcoming fighters for its first year, with Akali arriving in Season 1 and Senna in Season 2, while the team discusses a future-focused roadmap that includes a Local Duo Mode, ongoing balance adjustments to keep a fast-paced, high-skill experience, and new local tournament prizes. Despite layoffs at 2XKO's development team, the director emphasizes continued updates, console improvements, and a commitment to community and competitive programs as other champions are teased for 2026.

via EventHubs|
#2xko#akali#fighting-game
Riot trims 2XKO team, lays off about 80 workers amid momentum concerns
business3 months ago

Riot trims 2XKO team, lays off about 80 workers amid momentum concerns

Riot Games is downsizing the 2XKO development team by about 80 employees because the free-to-play fighting game hasn’t reached a level to sustain a team of that size long term, with Riot noting that almost half of the global development staff are affected. The company will assist impacted workers in finding opportunities within Riot and will provide at least six months of notice plus severance pay. 2XKO launched in early access for PC in October 2025 and is scheduled for a January 20, 2026 console release; development began in 2019 under the codename Project L.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#2xko#business#game-development
Riot shifts Spiritforged merch to a draw-based system to curb bots and improve access
technology3 months ago

Riot shifts Spiritforged merch to a draw-based system to curb bots and improve access

Riot is replacing the failed first-come, first-served Spiritforged preorder with a 48-hour drawing system for three items (Booster Display, Rumble Champion Deck, Fiora Champion Deck) to curb bot abuse and improve access. Drawings open Feb 3, 2026 at 9am PT and close Feb 5 at 9am PT; if drawn, you’ll receive a 24-hour link to purchase. If you don’t buy in time, your entry is forfeited and a new drawing may occur for the remaining stock. You may enter multiple drawings but not the same drawing more than once, and multiple Riot Accounts or unverified emails may be flagged. Purchase links go out Feb 9; final purchase window closes Feb 13; shipping begins Feb 13. Riot plans to iterate on the process to further improve fairness and reduce bot activity, with support available for questions.

via Riftbound | League of Legends Trading Card Game|
#bots#drawing#riot-games
2XKO Season 1 Arrives on Console Amid Extended Downtime
gaming4 months ago

2XKO Season 1 Arrives on Console Amid Extended Downtime

Riot Games announced the exact timing for 2XKO Season 1: PC and consoles go live around 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Jan 20, 2026, with a lengthy maintenance window from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT that day. If you’ve logged in before, you can still play offline during the outage. Caitlyn joins Season 1’s roster, and Riot plans five seasons in 2026 with one new fighter roughly every two months, aiming for 16 champions by year’s end. The existing roster includes Ahri, Blitzcrank, Braum, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, Jinx, Teemo, Vi, Warwick, and Yasuo; some champs are free in online modes while others require purchase, and offline trials remain available.

via EventHubs|
#2xko#caitlyn#gaming
2XKO trims 2026 season plan to three while keeping five champion releases
technology4 months ago

2XKO trims 2026 season plan to three while keeping five champion releases

Riot’s 2XKO update cuts 2026 content seasons from five to three but keeps five champion releases (beginning with Caitlyn and the second champion in Season 1). Battle Pass and Ranked resets will be realigned, and store/mission updates shift to Thursdays starting Jan 29. The game launches Jan 20 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Season 1 specifics and movelist details coming next week.

via EventHubs|
#2xko#battle-pass#caitlyn