That hasn’t stopped me from trying to introduce “League” and its esports scene to my friends. I tried again Sunday evening, at the League of Legends World Championship in New York City — with mixed results.

For the uninitiated: “League” is a video game about strategically collecting gold and items, outmaneuvering the opponent and taking down objectives until one team successfully destroys the other’s base. Watching the game’s esports is almost a requirement if you want to be a good player, and I’ve followed the esports scene for as long as I’ve played the game. Many players will tell you that “League of Legends” esports is about seeing professional gamers compete at the highest level, demonstrating how the game should look.

Watching “League of Legends” live for the first time in person, after years of following along while the tournament was held in Paris or Chinese cities, was a wild experience. I brought a friend with me, one who only casually plays “League.”…