
2XKO ISN’T DYING – It’s Just Finding Its People
Riot cut 80 staff from 2XKO after disappointing launch numbers. But the fighting game community sees something different

Riot cut 80 staff from 2XKO after disappointing launch numbers. But the fighting game community sees something different

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