The Birth of a TitanLeague of Legends was conceived as a spiritual successor to the popular Warcraft III mod, Defense of the Ancients (DotA). Marc Merrill and Brandon Beck, the founders of Riot Games, envisioned a standalone game that would refine and expand upon the DotA formula. Their vision came to life with the help of Steve "Guinsoo" Feak and Steve "Pendragon" Mescon, prominent figures in...