Alienware his partnership with Games of chance, according to a Dot Esports report. According to a source, the agreement will be terminated a year earlier due to “concerns about the public image of the game developer’s harassment and other controversies.”
Although Riot did not confirm that the deal would end, the company said in a statement to Dot Esports that it had removed Alienware brands from its broadcasts.
Alienware was part of Riot Games’ global sponsorship portfolio for League of Legends, with activation in all four major leagues as well as global events, including the World Cup.
Recently, Nicolo Laurent, CEO of Riot Games accused of sexual harassment and sex discrimination by his former executive assistant Sharon O’Donnel, who has filed a civil lawsuit against the executive. This case follows a previous controversy over the company’s culture and treatment of women following a 2018 investigation by Kotaku.
Alienware is also a sponsor of Team Liquid, which participates in the LCS. The company currently has naming rights offers for TL’s training facilities in Los Angeles and Utrecht, the Netherlands.
The Esports Observer released Riot Games and Alienware for comment.