Riot + Industry Pulse
as of August 23, 2026updated 18 days ago
Riot
+357/ 100
mixed
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VCT momentum and TFT hype offset 2XKO wind‑down and lingering LoL 26.16 issues; Worlds ticket limbo still irritates fans.
Esports
+268/ 100
positive
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Cut‑line weekend: Americas Play‑Ins conclude and CN crowns Stage 2—daily threads and bracket stakes keep viewership intent high.
Industry
+247/ 100
mixed–negative
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Platform control and layoffs anxiety persist despite Gamescom hype; Riot’s 2XKO reversal fuels sustainability debates.
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League of Legends
- YOOOO 😭😭😭😭 #leagueoflegends #rengar341.3k interactions · LegacyForgeSkins
- Ay SamD, ¿dónde te metiste? 🥲320.2k interactions · LES - Liga Española de League of Legends
- League of Legends - Mortal Reminder I try Mortal Reminder Cosplay. #leagueoflegends #cosplay #riotgames #LoL #コスプレ246.7k interactions · Rena_Angel
- Sin palabras. #goMKOI235k interactions · Movistar KOI League of Legends
Valorant
- VALORANT Mobile China New Bundle Teaser493.6k interactions · VALORANT Leaks & News
- #VCT #VCTPacific 2026 STAGE 2 Play-Ins DAY 9 8/23(日) - 16:40 START👊 ⚔️Match 1 @SharperEsport vs @ONSIDE_GAMING ⚔️Match 2 @T1 vs @DFM_VALORANT 🎙️キャスター 岸大河 / @StanSmith_jp yue / @6465.2k interactions · VALORANT Champions Tour JAPAN
- これがSPのクラッチキング Laz ‼ 1vs3 レッドブルクラッチ⚡ #VCT #VCTPacific 2026 STAGE 2 Play-Ins DAY 7252.3k interactions · VALORANT Champions Tour JAPAN
- DFM Meiy「ZETAには僕がDFMに入ってからオンシーズンで負けたことがない。絶対に勝ちたいプライドの戦いだった」239.1k interactions · VALORANTニュース
Teamfight Tactics
- Envie de créer votre propre TFT Club ? C’est le moment ! 🙌 Après une première aventure avec 15 clubs fondateurs, les TFT Clubs ouvrent leurs portes à de nouvelles communautés. Ras2.6k interactions · Teamfight Tactics France
- 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...1.6k interactions · Teamfight Tactics
- How will your favorite champions channel the ancient untamed magic of the Enchanted Wilds?1.2k interactions · Teamfight Tactics
- SkinSpotlights - Prestige Chibi Immortal Journey Shyvana | Teamfight Tactics1k interactions · Jumaralo Hex
Wild Rift
- 🚨KDA IS COMING? AHRI recentemente foi "vazada" para o FORTNITE! Recentemente o FORTNITE está atualizando seu sistema para um possível CONCERTO! O que pode indicar um evento KDA in41.2k interactions · Wiccano Arena X | WILD RIFT
- 🚨TA CHEGANDO! Nas próximas semanas deveremos ter o anúncio do Patch Preview com grandes novidades! Quais temáticas e skins vocês gostariam de ver no Wild Rift?21.2k interactions · Wiccano Arena X | WILD RIFT
- Say cheese! It’s a Crystal Rose moment 📸✨18.3k interactions · League of Legends: Wild Rift
- Will you accept this crystal rose? 🌹🫱🏻🫲🏼12k interactions · League of Legends: Wild Rift
2XKO
- 2xko shutdown tweet 35,000,000 views 2xko pc full release 79,100 views. No tweet on main Riot account. How is this actually real.411.3k interactions · Tsuki 🩵
- Erros q eu venho apontando - lançar o jogo sem os boneco legacy de LOL tipo Katarina, Garen, Ryze, twisted fate (alguns que atendem essa demanda so sairem como DLC timo Akali e tee231.2k interactions
- 2XKO is dead Tokon got Sony DRM SF6 refuses to change NRS threatens to make another game Bob is fat it's rough out here136.6k interactions · Brutus 🇨🇦
- guy who was a pro rumbleverse player who pivoted to multiversus who pivoted to 2XKO125.2k interactions · kenzie @ avatar legends colon the fighting game
Watch next
- 2026-08-23VCT Americas Play‑Ins lower bracket concludes—lock final qualifiers into Stage 2 Playoffs and watch for any rulings/format notes. ([vlr.gg](https://www.vlr.gg/event/2977/vct-2026-americas-stage-2/play-ins?utm_source=openai))
- 2026-08-25Gamescom Opening Night Live—market‑moving announcements possible across PC/console; monitor for any Riot or Tencent ecosystem beats. ([gamescom.global](https://www.gamescom.global/de/explore-gamescom/onl?utm_source=openai))
- 2026-08-26TFT Set 18 goes live with Unreal migration—track day‑one stability/performance on PC and mobile. ([teamfighttactics.leagueoflegends.com](https://teamfighttactics.leagueoflegends.com/en-au/news/game-updates/faq-tft-unreal-migration/?utm_source=openai))