Riot Games at PAX 2011

Riot Games is here in Seattle, Washington to pay a visit to PAX Prime 2011, one of the largest consumer gaming conventions on the Western Seaboard! Here, before nearly 70,000 gamers and members of the gaming press, we’ll be offering the first public demonstration of League of Legends: Dominion in North America!

Summoners from all across the continent will have the opportunity to play this fast-paced, exciting game mode for the first time, doing battle with one another, as well as many of developers and designers responsible for bringing Dominion to life. For the entire event, we’ll be here to answer your questions, hand out stacks of the exclusive PAX Sivir skin, and give everyone a guided tour of this upcoming new addition to League of Legends!

Pay a visit to the official Riot Games booth (#3433) at PAX to get your first hands-on with League of Legends: Dominion!

PAX Prime - Day Three Recap

The final day of PAX Prime here in Seattle has come and gone, and today was an exciting day for all League of Legends fans here at PAX today! As with the other two days, more summoners had a chance to get their early hands-on with Dominion, but today was augmented with some special events that made... More Info

Penny Arcade Plays Dominion

The reception for Dominion at PAX has been tremendous. We're so glad our fans enjoy it, including the very creators of Penny Arcade, Jerry "Tycho" Holkins and Mike "Gabe" Krahulik! They've done a few comics on League of Legends and stopped by the booth to have a go at the new mode. They seemed... More Info

Q&A with Dominion Developers: Part 2

Meeting in the Serpent Theater here at PAX, inquisitive summoners were able to quiz the developers of League of Legends: Dominion on a wide variety of topics. If you missed it, click here to read part one of the series. Here is the second part of this two-part feature on the Q & A... More Info

Area of Defect in Full Effect

Performing today in PAX’s Jamspace were Songs of the Summoned winners, Area of Defect, a LoL-based rap group from Seattle. Their set featured three tracks off their album, QWER. After an energetic performance, they still had some breath left for an interview with us. More Info

Annie Smites All in the Costume Contest

Droves of summoners turned out today with their armor on and the best poses in their repertoire ready to be put on display at the Pax Prime 2011 Costume Contest. The costumes this year were great with summoners dressed to pentakill! We saw some amazing contestants looking sharp in League... More Info

LeBlanc and Shaco Dual Lane

Normally when you see LeBlanc and Shaco together, you’d do best to run. But today we got the opportunity to catch up with two amazing summoners who enchanted us with some awesome costumes! We had a quick chat with them, and talked to both of them about their cosplay and about League of Legends:... More Info

Vayne and Twisted Fate Strike at PAX

In an unlikely move, the elusive Night Hunter and Card Master showed face at PAX. Immediately spotted by throngs of fans, they were the center of attention wherever they went. With luck on our side, we were able to make it past the crowd and get in a few words with them about their elaborate... More Info

PAX Prime - Day Two Recap

Today has been non-stop with all kinds of League of Legends activity. As usual, Dominion was playable at the Riot and Alienware booths and there was much swag to be given out, but there were some special things in store for today. More Info

Q&A with Dominion Developers: Part 1

Here at PAX Prime 2011, around 300 fans piled in to the Serpent Theater to hear a special panel on the design behind League of Legends: Dominion. Detailing how Dominion came to be were Travis George, aka Volibar, Senior Producer on League of Legends; Ryan Scott, aka Morello, Lead Champion Designer... More Info

Needlessly Large Champions

The Needlessly Large Paysafecard Tournament concluded Saturday evening at the PC Freeplay Area of PAX Prime. For the first time featuring 5v5 action on Summoner’s Rift, this year’s Needlessly Large tournament promised to be the most epic League of Legends battle in PAX history. With fans... More Info

The Needlessly Large Paysafecard Tournament is Underway

The Needlessly Large Paysafecard Tournament is going on right now in the PC Free-to-Play Area. Thirty-two teams are in the midst of battle on Summoner's Rift and there's no mercy to spare as each face single elimination. The teams courageous enough to duke it out at PAX deserve recognition and... More Info

PAX Prime - Day One Recap

Day one is over, but PAX has just begun. Since the doors opened, summoners have been streaming to the Riot Games booth and lining up to play League of Legends: Dominion, creep through the brush for a chance at prizes at Spin to Win, and visit our capture points around PAX at our booth, the... More Info

Mundo Goes Where He Pleases

For those attending PAX, make sure to swing by our booth, pick up a Mundo mask, and proceed to go where you please. Take pictures, too! Send them to the email address provided on the back of the mask and you could appear on our site. More Info

Nidalee Spotted In the Wild

As soon as the doors opened, a Nidalee cosplayer pounced her way over to the Riot Games booth to get her paws on League of Legends: Dominion. You may recognize her from this thread on the forums, where she detailed the process in making her costume. We managed to briefly chat with this... More Info

Play Dominion in the Alienware Arena

Dominion is not only playable at the Riot Games booth, but also at Alienware! If you want to play a match on their beefy laptops, stroll on over to the Alienware Arena (#3203) at the following designated times... More Info

Riot Games Arrives at PAX

We’ve recently arrived at the convention center here at PAX Prime, and have begun construction on our epic Riot Games booth. Here, players will gather to get their exclusive PAX Sivir skins, pick up a copy of K-9 Nasus, and exchange a friendly fist-bump with the developers. You’ll also have the... More Info

Developer’s Diary – Design in Dominion

Here's another preview on what's to come in our Behind the Scenes with Dominion panel. This time we have Game Designers Colt Hallam and Siyang tell us about some of the failed prototypes and how those learnings ultimately led to the finished product. For more info on this new game mode and the... More Info

Developer’s Diary – Art & Environment in Dominion

Lead Artist Eduardo Gonzalez is here to tell you a little about how the lore and map connect in Dominion. For more behind the scenes info on the new game mode, get to the Serpent Theater at 3 PM PT on Saturday, August 27! After the developers speak their piece, you'll have the opportunity to ask... More Info

Spin to Win and Swag Galore

Get ready to Spin to Win! Come by the Riot Games booth and receive the Might of Demacia's judgment to win fabulous prizes. And that's not all! There's a lot of swag to go around and, if you want them all, here's where you can obtain them. More Info

The Battle for PAX Dominion

Are you a Noxian through and through? Does the fervor of Demacia flow through your veins? At PAX Prime, you have the chance to show your true colors. Visit the Riot Games booth to get a Dominion punch card, then head to the Alienware and Razer booths to capture Dominion towers for your team.... More Info

The Needlessly Large Paysafecard Tournament

It’s another year at PAX, which means that it’s time for another installment of the Needlessly Large Paysafecard Tournament. In response to your requests, this year our PAX Prime tournament will be 5v5 on Summoner’s Rift. So grab four of your friends and head down to the PC Free Play area Friday,... More Info

PAX Costume Contest - Dress to Impress

On Sunday, August 28 2011, we will be hosting a costume contest showcasing those fans who have dressed up in any League of Legends-inspired cosplay. So buckle on your armor, practice your best pose and prepare to battle at the Riot Games Booth on the fields of PAX Prime! More Info

Behind the Scenes with Dominion Developer Panel

PAX-goers, join us in the Serpent Theater on August 27 at 3 PM for a Riot Games developer panel! Rioterz will be giving exclusive insight into the creative and development processes of Dominion, as well as answering any of your questions. You might also pick up some tips to help you crush the... More Info

Get the Exclusive PAX Sivir Skin for Free at PAX Prime

This year, it is our pleasure to present PAX Sivir, the latest in our line of Penny Arcade eXpo skins that will available exclusively at the upcoming PAX Prime and PAX East conventions. If you want to get your hands on this fantastic new outfit for your favorite Battle Mistress, pay a visit to the... More Info

K-9 Nasus FREE at PAX

It is our pleasure to announce that the brand new Riot K-9 Nasus skin will now be available for free anywhere that you travel to meet Rioterz in person, starting his grand North American debut at PAX Prime 2011 in Seattle, Washington! More Info

Final Curtain Call for Riot Squad Singed and New K-9 Nasus in Store during PAX!

You’ve asked for it, and we’re here to deliver. Due to popular demand, Riot Squad Singed will be making one final appearance in the League of Legends Store during PAX Prime in Seattle, Washington this year. This now limited edition skin will be available for purchase for 975RP from the 26th... More Info