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Enjoy League of Legends Without Actually Playing It

 

League of Legends is a massively popular game with a huge player base. League also grew to be one of the largest eSports ever, and it has remained a dominant force in the eSports community. That being said, the stakes are pretty high in League games, and not everyone is cut out to play it on that level. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the blockbuster game from the sidelines.

There are actually a few different ways to get involved with League of Legends without actually playing it.

The first, and most obvious, way to enjoy the popular game is by watching others play it. There are tons of YouTubers and Twitch streamers that play League of Legends, and some of them get hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of views. Some of these streamers are more focused on playing the game well and showing off their skills, while others are more focused on entertainment and a good laugh. You can also spectate on random games, if your heart so desires. Spectating can be done through the game client.

If you want something with a little more stakes, you can always watch the official Riot Games season games. The new season starts in May, and all of the matches can be streamed for free from on the Riot Games website. The official site has a breakdown of the whole season, as well as behind the scenes footage and some videos to keep you up to date. To some, it may seem quite odd that a video game is taken this seriously, but eSports are becoming more and more popular – in part thanks to League. According to a recent survey, as reported by Variety, showed that 18% of gamers watch eSports in some way, up from 12% the year before. That’s a pretty huge jump in just one year, and it’s set to continue.

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Now, if you are looking for even more stakes, you could always put money on which team you think will win the matches. Placing bets is a past-time probably as old as sports itself, and eSports are no different. Major sports betting providers are starting to pay attention to eSports, and dedicated eSports betting sites are beginning to show up as well. An eSports-dedicated bookmaker can be found at www.bets.io, for instance, and lets you place bets on all the major League of Legends season matches, as well Counter Strike and Call of Duty. If you consider yourself the betting type, you can use that interest to bring some spice to your League of Legends viewing experience.

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As you can see, it’s pretty easy to enjoy League of Legends without actually playing the game. In fact, one could argue it’s actually more fun just to spectate. The rise of eSports has brought sports entertainment to a whole new generation, and it has essentially created a new industry. eSports are even more convenient to watch than traditional sports (which often require you to have a cable subscription to view their programming). The 2017 Season for League of Legends has already started, so grab your computer, get some snacks, and place your bets.

So there you have it. Video games no longer require you to play them to be enjoyable.