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“We will not accept putting our content behind a paywall” | Jamie Lewin, Riot Games

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Media rights are the fastest-growing revenue stream in esports – particularly in Asia – but, according to Riot Games’ head of strategic partnerships Jamie Lewin, they’re still a secondary target for game publishers. Kelvin Tan reports.

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