In addition to the commendable efforts from Riot Games (donating 35 billion VND to the city of Los Angeles and 85 billion VND to organizations fighting the pandemic worldwide), along with many other famous stars in the League of Legends scene, the gaming community is also an indispensable factor in the fight against the pandemic.
Besides monetary (cash, material) support, League of Legends players are also striving to encourage each other to get through this difficult time with very creative and unique forms of expression.
First, we must mention the propaganda publications vividly depicting life during the pandemic, such as the issue of toilet paper shortages in many Western countries, or personal protective measures like wearing masks and using hand sanitizer, which are also creatively reimagined from a gamer’s perspective.
Joining hands with top stars, many well-known figures in the League of Legends community are also leveraging their influence and fame to call on gamers to unite in the fight against Covid-19.
It is not necessarily about monetary donations or charity; the criteria promoted to gamers is to stay informed and adhere to health hygiene recommendations. Because simply taking conscious actions to protect oneself and those around them is already a contribution to the fight against the spread of Covid-19.
The Vietnamese gaming community also has many ways to respond to the disease prevention campaign. Besides calling for strict adherence to the recommendations to limit going out and temporarily stay away from Cyber cafes, some Vietnamese League of Legends groups have also come up with impressive initiatives to disseminate accurate yet creative information about the pandemic.
For example, the infographic updating the pandemic situation based on official data from the website corona.kompai.ai below showcases statistical figures, but presented through the lens of League of Legends champions makes it easier for gamers to absorb the information.
The Covid-19 pandemic is experiencing very complex developments in Vietnam and around the world, which is why calling for and promoting proper actions to adhere to health protection rules is a highly commendable action within the current gaming community.