According to a REPORTS Dot Sports, Alienware, Dell’s high-performance gaming computer brand, has severed ties with Riot Games over the ongoing sexual harassment investigation of Riot CEO Nicolo Laurent and other public relations concerns.
The deal, originally scheduled to end in January 2022, appears to have been reached early amid concerns about Riot’s public image. Earlier this year, Laurent was sued by his former executive assistant for sexual harassment. In 2019, Riot solved a process of gender discrimination $ 10 million and in 2018, Kotaku reported to Riot’s toxic and sexist work culture.
Alienware has previously sponsored all of Riot’s League of Legends global sports shows, including the Worlds tournament. Riot has since eliminated the Alienware brand.
In a statement to Dot Sports, Riot said negotiations with Alienware are ongoing.
“We cannot comment on our agreement with them at this time due to confidentiality obligations,” the statement said. “As we continue discussions with them, we have removed their mark from our shows.”
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Kotaku contacted Riot and Alienware for comments.