Also creators of Legends of Runeterra, TFT and Valorant announce that they are working to provide equipment to Los Angeles hospitals.
Riot Games will donate 1.5 million dollars to alleviate the situation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), which already affects countries such as Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany or the United States. The North American country, with its epicenter in New York, suffers the ravages of the disease. In this unprecedented situation, the two founders of the League of Legends company, Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, will help with $ 500,000 each, according to the Wrap.
Of the total amount, $ 400,000 will go to the Los Angeles food bank, while $ 200,000 will go to the Mayor's Fund in that same city. With that money, it will help ease medical costs, meals for the elderly, and other crucial needs. "In addition to its financial contribution, Riot Games is working to secure the necessary equipment for Los Angeles hospitals, such as masks to protect our frontline doctors and nurses," said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. .
The developer, whose games are on the electronic sports circuit, has already taken steps to protect the different parties during this coronavirus crisis. The League of Legends Championshio Series championship was moved to the online format, while other tournaments have been postponed until May and July. Riot Games has also canceled all Valorant hands-on.
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Nintendo has also contributed
Riot Games is not the only company that has donated with the aim of improving the situation. In the case of Nintendo, those in Kyoto provided 9,500 N95-type masks, which will go entirely to Eastside Fire and Rescue in Nort Bend, Washington. The Japanese company also reported that many workers are already working from their homes, while confirming that the repair centers are closed in the United States. Meanwhile, in Europe they anticipate possible delays in the arrangement of their products.
Source | Polygon
