Why is League of Legends so dominant? This titan came out almost 15 years ago, and it still has more viewers and players globally than almost any other. Well, Riot knew something the competition didn't.
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📃 Research Links
Washington Post article
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/10/27/league-legends-is-now-years-old-this-is-story-its-birth/
Gamecraft episode 1
https://www.gamecraftpod.com/blog/steal-this-game
HoN goes free to play
https://www.pcgamer.com/heroes-of-newerth-goes-free-to-play/
League player count
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Game Informer on HoN
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First League tournament
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Loss leadership strategy
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League of Legends Esports Still Makes No Profit
https://80.lv/articles/league-of-legends-esports-still-makes-no-profit/
OWL shuts down
https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2023/10/04/blizzard-shutting-down-overwatch-league-end-of-the-2023-season/
Viral LoL Worlds songs
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League of Legends on Spotify
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HoN Reddit post
https://www.reddit.com/r/HeroesofNewerth/comments/2osa3j/why_do_you_think_lol_is_more_successful_than_hon/
Data Informed Decisions with the Champions of League of Legends
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Tyler1 compilation
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