Assassin’s Creed proved that a video game can make a successful transition to the big screen. Riot Game co-founder Mark Merrill believes he can do the same for League of Legends. Photo: 20th Century Fox
Assassin’s Creed proved that a video game can make a successful transition to the big screen. Riot Game co-founder Mark Merrill believes he can do the same for League of Legends. Photo: 20th Century Fox

League of Legends creator wants to break into TV market to fight negativity about video games

  • Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill decided to make first TV show, called Arcane, to appeal to an audience outside the gaming community
  • Netflix, Disney, Amazon, Hulu, HBO and others have already invested billions annually in original TV programming and acquisitions

Assassin’s Creed proved that a video game can make a successful transition to the big screen. Riot Game co-founder Mark Merrill believes he can do the same for League of Legends. Photo: 20th Century Fox
Assassin’s Creed proved that a video game can make a successful transition to the big screen. Riot Game co-founder Mark Merrill believes he can do the same for League of Legends. Photo: 20th Century Fox
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