Here is a list of my all-time favorite online LoL resources. I share because I love.

Guides
Mobafire (obviously)
LoL Pro Guides written by pros only.
Skillshot (tentative) This site is in its infancy, but I have high hopes for it when it really gets off the ground.
League of Stats This site is just too awesome. It's a database of Champ and game statistics. Lookup the best counters, synergies, team comps, and builds.... Read More

Orange indicates tl;dr. highlights.

If I understand this right, DotA was born out of a mod for Warcraft 3 using the included map editor. It has since eclipsed the game it was modding. Essentially, fans were making free content for the game, which gave the game a longer shelf life, and Blizzard got paid for it.

Counter-strike was born similarly. It came out 8 years ago. It's graphics are ****. Yet it is the #1 most played game on Steam by a BIG margin. Dota2 and MW3 don't come close.... Read More