League of Legends firm Riot Games has issued a statement in the wake of an article that showed the LA developer and publisher's "bro culture" office environment.

Released to GamesBeat, the firm insists it has taken action against many examples cited in Kotaku's piece and is committed to solving the underlying problem.

The company doesn't deny anything about the expose and says that it does recognise that it has work to do to make its environment better.

“This article shines a light on areas where we haven’t lived up to our own values, which will not stand at Riot. We’ve taken action against many of the specific instances in the article, and we’re committed to digging in, addressing every issue, and fixing the underlying causes. All Rioters must be accountable for creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to be heard, grow their role, advance in the organization, and fulfill their potential.

From the beginning we’ve had a zero tolerance policy on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and toxicity. As we’ve grown, we’ve made progress, and we’ve continued to put resources behind our Diversity & Inclusion programs as part of constantly improving Riot. We recognize we still have work to do to achieve our goals, which starts with listening to feedback from Rioters and others, and providing Rioters with the guidance and resources they need to uphold our values. You can read more about our D&I work here.”