by Jacob Millay
The League of Pirates is a Whitworth club based around the popular online video game “League of Legends,” a free to play multiplayer online battle arena. The game focuses on strategy and teamwork, with the most popular game mode focused on destroying the other team’s nexus (or base) while still defending your team’s nexus.
“League of Legends”has become one of the most popular video games in the world in the past few years, and that popularity that spawned many competitive teams. Whitworth is no different. The League of Pirates started in 2012 and allows for both experienced and new players to enjoy “League of Legends”with people around campus in a recreational and competitive environment.
The League of Pirates has several different types of events. It hosts various tournaments throughout the year for Whitworth teams with prizes for the winners. There are viewing parties for the very popular professional competitive scene of “League of Legends.” The League of Pirates also has their own competitive ranked team which participates in tournaments outside of Whitworth’s campus.
For more information on how to get involved, you can join the League of Pirates Facebook page or email the club president Tyler Burke at tburke16@my.whitworth.edu.