Riot gives League of Legends away and sells style, not power
Riot launched a hardcore PC game free when free-to-play meant casual, monetizing optional style and convenience — by 2014 it was the top-grossing online game.
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Riot launched a hardcore PC game free when free-to-play meant casual, monetizing optional style and convenience — by 2014 it was the top-grossing online game.
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