LCS analyst Emily Rand recently shared her past enthusiasm for Call of Duty and its esports scene, pointing out an aspect that League of Legends could benefit from adopting.
League of Legends is one of the premier esports globally, rivaling Counter-Strike in terms of infrastructure and viewership. However, there’s always room for improvement, and fans have suggested various changes, from adopting best-of-threes to increasing international tournaments.
Rand believes that enhancing the league’s excitement isn’t solely about structural changes by Riot but could be driven by the players and the community. Speaking to LoL esports content creator David Sjaznuk, she remarked, “It is so fun to be at a COD event. There’s longstanding rivalries, and players openly express their desire to win against each other.”
She noted that while League does have rivalries, players rarely express them openly, partly due to fear of social media backlash. In contrast, COD events are vibrant, with players and fans interacting energetically, creating a traditional sports-like atmosphere.
Rand clarified that she doesn’t think League needs to mimic traditional sports but appreciates the engaged crowd dynamic in Call of Duty. She also mentioned that the CBLoL, Brazil’s top league, has a similar atmosphere.
In conclusion, Rand predicted the winner of the upcoming Call of Duty Championship in July. Despite not following the current season, she speculated that OpTic Texas would win, expressing a personal rooting interest for player Kenny.
Discover more insights from Emily Rand and join the conversation on how League of Legends can evolve by learning from other esports communities.
