League of Legends jumps the shark as it ties up with American Express

Riot Games and American Express will offer a line of prepaid debit cards for League of Legends fans. Does this mean that the popular online game has jumped the shark?

That’s a funny notion, but it’s a serious question. Many games seem like fads, and the point when they get their highest level of popularity in the zeitgeist can also be the point when they trigger a backlash that leads to a decline in popularity. By tying up with American Express in a sponsorship deal, Riot Games has gone mainstream. Riot’s five-on-five multiplayer fantasy battle arena game has 32 million monthy users, and they just might like the idea of having a League of Legends prepaid card.