In this episode, join Dave and Jacquie as they sit down with Zach Koncir, Tech

Lead at Riot Games, and Ashwin Raghuraman, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS supporting Riot

Games. Dive into the dynamic world of Riot Games, the creative force behind iconic titles

like League of Legends (LoL) and Valorant.

Discover Riot's innovative approach to reshaping the gaming experience with Riot Direct.

This initiative has revolutionized the way Riot collaborates with Internet Service

Providers, moving from traditional 'hot-potato routing' to intelligent packet routing. This

shift significantly reduces player ping times, a critical factor in competitive esports

gaming. We also explore Riot Games' strategic move to the cloud, particularly their adoption

of Kubernetes, which marks a transformative step in their game development process. This

transition not only streamlines operations but also opens up new horizons for innovation and

agility in game creation.

In a groundbreaking move, Riot Games has introduced 'Voice Toxicity Tech' to foster

healthier, more inclusive gaming communities. This episode delves into how this technology

combats negative behavior, ensuring a respectful and enjoyable environment for all players.

Join us as we discuss how Riot Games is leveraging cloud technology to redefine game

development and create extraordinary player experiences today!

Ashwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinraghuraman/

Zach on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zkoncir/

Jacquie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/devopsjacquie

Jacquie on LilnkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelyne-grindrod/

Dave on Twitter: twitter.com/thedavedev

Dave on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

Cloud and The Rise Of Esports | WIRED Brand Lab

https://www.wired.com/video/watch/cloud-and-the-rise-of-esports

Riot Games re:invent sessions (2021/2022)

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Opqwna6gY&t=248s

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGK-ojM7ZMc&t=4s

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJIkTH3HMAk

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L1K_moG-dY

Riot Games Partnership Press release:

-

https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/improving-the-esports-experience-with-project-stryker-and-aws

-

https://venturebeat.com/games/riot-games-and-aws-are-teaming-up-to-deliver-fresh-esports-content/

Riot Direct -

https://technology.riotgames.com/news/leveling-networking-multi-game-future#:~:text=Riot%20Direct%20is%20basically%20a,for%20critical%20game%2Drunning%20processes.

Riot Games Tech Blog - https://technology.riotgames.com/

Project Stryker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YYEoatPKuc

LoL Worlds 22 Opening Ceremony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzRi2JyRlvw

LoL Worlds 23 Opening Ceremony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH8A79BrTEY

AWS Riot Games Page: https://aws.amazon.com/sports/riot/

Riot Games – Valorant - https://playvalorant.com/en-us/

Riot Games – League of Legends - https://www.leagueoflegends.com/

Riot Games – League of Legends Wild Rift - https://wildrift.leagueoflegends.com/

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