Wildfires in Los Angeles are raging and Mother Nature has decided to play with our souls. As if the world didn’t have enough going on, Riot Games reminds its California team that their health comes first. When your office is battling flames outside, it’s time to pause and prioritize personal safety.
The situation around LA has been dire, with areas like Pacific Palisades experiencing devastation. In a heartfelt message on LinkedIn, Riot CEO A. Dylan Jadeja urged employees to look after themselves above all else. “The mission and the work will always be there,” he reassured them. And honestly, that’s probably the best thing anyone could hear right now.
“What can be said now to those around Los Angeles is to please take care; please follow the guidance of local authorities…” Jadeja continued with an inspiring note about community strength and resilience. His words remind us all that while we love our games, nothing beats looking out for one another in tough times.
Word from Santa Monica’s Naughty Dog staff, who preferred to stay anonymous (because who wants extra attention during a crisis?), indicates that plans are being made for workers’ safety in case things escalate further. Luckily for them, it sounds like the fires aren’t expected to reach their area anytime soon.
This isn’t just corporate speak; you can feel the camaraderie through these messages from Riot’s leadership. It’s a reminder that even in gaming, where we often think of competition, we’re still part of something bigger than ourselves: each other.
