LOS ANGELES, California: League of Legends maker Riot Games said on Monday it will cut around 530 jobs worldwide, describing the layoffs as "a necessity."

The layoffs at Riot owned by Chinese tech giant Tencent follow a turbulent year for the gaming industry, with job cuts at major firms including Electronic Arts and Ubisoft.

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