League of Legends

League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena game in which two teams of five players compete to destroy the opposing team’s base.

Summoner's Rift: Summoner's Rift is League of Legends' primary competitive map, with three lanes, a jungle, and two bases. Its layout channels teams toward shared objectives and the opposing base.
League of Legends World Championship: The League of Legends World Championship is Riot Games' annual international tournament for top professional teams. Worlds is the game's premier annual competition and championship event.
Riot Games: Riot Games is an American video game developer and publisher founded in 2006. Riot developed and publishes League of Legends.
Dota 2: Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena game developed and published by Valve. It shares the genre and competitive format but uses different heroes, items, and match rules.
Champion (League of Legends): A champion is a playable character with a distinct role, abilities, and progression during a League of Legends match. Each player controls one champion, shaping the team's capabilities.
League of Legends Championship Series: The League of Legends Championship Series was the professional league for North America, replaced by the LTA in 2025. It illustrates how League built a regional league system before North America's restructuring.
Brandon Beck: Brandon Beck is an American entrepreneur who co-founded Riot Games with Marc Merrill. Beck helped establish the studio that created League of Legends.
Heroes of the Storm: Heroes of the Storm is a team-based multiplayer online battle arena game by Blizzard Entertainment. Its shared genre provides a comparison with League's emphasis on individual experience and lane structures.
Minion (League of Legends): A minion is a computer-controlled unit that periodically advances down a lane and attacks enemies. Minions create the lane pressure teams use to approach defended structures.
League of Legends European Championship: The League of Legends European Championship is the top professional League of Legends competition for Europe. Its regular season and playoffs form a major regional route to international events.

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TencentRelated: Tencent acquired Riot Games, connecting its portfolio to a globally prominent game.