Developer: Riot Games Platform: PC, Mac OS X Release: 2009 League of Legends is the game that introduced a whole new generation to the frighteningly addictive MOBA genre, which began back in 1998 with the Aeon of Strife custom map for StarCraft. Known for being fairly easy to get into in comparison to some of its more daunting competitors, League of Legends is one of the most popular games in the world with 67 million active monthly players. Featuring bright, cartoony graphics, League of Legends deftly manages the difficult task of displaying an insane amount of information at once while still being pleasing to look at. Adding to its accessibility, it's also free-to-play, supported by allowing players to purchase heroes and various cosmetics. Requiring high levels of teamwork, individual skill and a lot of practice, League of Legends is more than capable of taking over your life completely.
