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Riot Games removes bloody imagery from game to placate sponsors

(Photo by Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games Inc. via Getty Images)

Esports tournaments featuring game developer Riot Games' new title Valorant will be required to remove graphic bloody images from gameplay.

The directive from Riot is aimed at enhancing the appeal of the game to potential sponsors and broadcasters.

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