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Who admitted fault in front of his own employees?
Who admitted fault in front of his own employees?
Who is Riot's chief operating officer mentioned in the text?
Who is Riot's chief operating officer mentioned in the text?
What had become clear to Riot's employees and the public?
What had become clear to Riot's employees and the public?
Which of the following behaviors was Scott Gelb known for at Riot Games?
Which of the following behaviors was Scott Gelb known for at Riot Games?
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What did one female employee do after the meeting?
What did one female employee do after the meeting?
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What game is Riot Games known for?
What game is Riot Games known for?
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What did Marc Merrill, a co-founder of Riot Games, do during his apology?
What did Marc Merrill, a co-founder of Riot Games, do during his apology?
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Who was the subject of an open secret at Riot Games?
Who was the subject of an open secret at Riot Games?
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How long had Riot Games been founded when it became clear that it was not the utopian games company it had set out to be?
How long had Riot Games been founded when it became clear that it was not the utopian games company it had set out to be?
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What action did one female employee take after the meeting?
What action did one female employee take after the meeting?
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Study Notes
Riot Games Controversy
- Joe Hixon, Riot's chief operating officer, admitted fault in front of his own employees regarding the company's cultural issues.
Key Figures
- Scott Gelb was known for his "bro" culture and inappropriate behavior at Riot Games.
Revelations
- It became clear to Riot's employees and the public that the company's utopian image was not true.
Notable Actions
- After the meeting, one female employee took a screenshot of Scott Gelb's apology and posted it online, highlighting the company's lack of action.
Company Background
- Riot Games is known for its popular game, League of Legends.
Founders' Actions
- Marc Merrill, a co-founder of Riot Games, gave a heartless apology during the meeting.
Company History
- Riot Games had been founded for 15 years when it became clear that it was not the utopian games company it had set out to be.
- Scott Gelb's behavior was an open secret at Riot Games.
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