Riot + Industry Pulse

as of August 18, 2026updated 23 days ago
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Riot

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66/ 100

mixed–positive

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VALORANT Play‑Ins threads and TFT PBE triage buoy mood; LoL 26.16 bugs and Worlds ticket angst cap gains.

Esports

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70/ 100

mixed–positive

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Play‑Ins sustain daily conversation; viewership softness vs prior stages remains a talking point.

Industry

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46/ 100

mixed–negative

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Quiet release window; anti‑digital activism around Sony’s PlayStation store control keeps scrutiny high.

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League of Legends
  1. your bf/gf should be your 2nd priority. your 1st priority should ALWAYS be ARAM mayhem.
    448.8k interactions · League of Legends // UK, IE & Nordics
  2. AERIS MELEE INSPECT ANIMATION its actually league of legends cards lol
    245k interactions
  3. 新スキン「エアリス」 新フレックスには隠し要素があり、10%の確率でデッキが『Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game』のカードに置き換わります。 実際に登場する『Riftbound』カードのバリエーションは6種類あります。 via：@VALORANTLeaksEN #VALORANT #ヴァロラント
    241.8k interactions
  4. DNS 🇰🇷 eliminate T1 and advance to Kespa Cup Grand Finals! 🏆 ▫️is Sharvel the next #LCK superstar jungler ⁉️
    156.6k interactions · Polymarket League of Legends
Valorant
  1. Pick a card and find your power with AERIS.
    2.5M interactions · VALORANT
  2. I think this is the best melee in VALORANT!!
    1.6M interactions · VALORANT Leaks & News
  3. エアリスでカードを引いて力を引き出せ。
    1.1M interactions · VALORANT // JAPAN
  4. Best Flex ever hahwhaha #VALORANT
    1M interactions
Teamfight Tactics
  1. Bang Chan revealing that a character from 'TeamFight Tactics' that dances inspired him to make the track 'MOUNTAINS' Chan truly is a genius 😭
    37.4k interactions · 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐞.
  2. Embodying the very elements of the Forest, the Wisps stand as its staunch (and adorable) defenders. Purchase Wisps during the planning phase to reveal hidden champions, gain a sing
    20k interactions · Teamfight Tactics
  3. From sun-dappled meadows to ancient glades, the Wisps watch over the Enchanted Wilds. Channel their mysterious powers and turn the tide of battle in your favor.
    16.6k interactions · Teamfight Tactics
  4. Oh deer! Even in the dark forest night, the charms of the Wisps shine bright. Strike a deal with a mischievous forest denizen and see what happens...
    7.6k interactions · Teamfight Tactics
Wild Rift
  1. 🚨LEODIA OST!!! Confira o teaser para o lançamento de HALO, nova música tema para DIANA e LEONA na temática ROSA DE CRISTAL!
    64.9k interactions · Wiccano Arena X | WILD RIFT
  2. ✧ HALO — NOVA MÚSICA DE ROSAS DE CRISTAL! 🌹✨ | Wild Rift Confira o teaser de “HALO”, nova música-tema de Diana e Leona na temática Rosas de Cristal! 💎 O que acharam da prévia? 👀
    11.3k interactions · Doutora Evelynn დ
  3. Estamos próximos do vídeo do patch preview da atualização 7.3 do Wild Rift!
    10k interactions · Rinka • Wild Rift
  4. Spot anything... unusual? Cho'Gath says it's just lunch. We're not so sure 😈 Cook up a feast at 👇 #WildRift #FeedCho
    9.9k interactions · League of Legends: Wild Rift
2XKO
  1. #caitlyn short hair - bonus 2xko
    17.2k interactions · ömer.psd 🕸️
  2. The CEO Winners for Street Fighter 6, Marvel Tokon, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, Avatar, and 2XKO ALL came from Losers side. Damn. What was in the air this weekend?
    15.3k interactions · ~Lotus 🖤
  3. into the faces with ekko and blitzcrank
    14.8k interactions · 2XKO
  4. This 2xko game is so fucking good you all need to get on this shit
    10.9k interactions · Devon
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