NEW: I obtained an internal Esports World Cup document that confidently lists Valorant + Game Changers among the events at the 2025 EWC. Riot, however, says GC is off the table for 2025, and that EWC has not spoken with them about hosting a women's event. https://t.co/E6So8n5Krp
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Internally, the EWC has characterized Game Changers at the 2025 event as a near certainty. At a glance, the list leaked to me lines up with EWC public messaging. But Riot has categorically denied that Game Changers is under consideration for the 2025 EWC. https://t.co/E6So8n5Krp
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Even the idea of Game Changers in Riyadh presents some obvious challenges. (Which appear moot for now, given Riot's denials). The EWC is hosted in a country that is dangerous to some Game Changers participants, chiefly LGBTQ+ athletes and staff. https://t.co/E6So8n5cBR
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The Esports World Cup may want Game Changers, but Riot says they're not getting it, so I think they are not getting it. Up to Riot to remain consistent on this as discussions continue about Riot titles at the EWC. https://t.co/E6So8n5Krp
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Earlier this year, I put together this esportswashing reading list for ReaderGrev subscribers. Check it out! I've done all the Googling for you. https://t.co/1IgLYw6Y4R
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Lastly, if you'd like to get in touch for any reason — you're a GC pro or staffer with a tip, or you'd like to chat about this latest story — my DMs are open! I'd love to hear from you.
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@LeaderGrev Important to note that there was a side tournament known as Al Majd for EWC 2024 that focused on GC teams from the MENA region. Game Changers could refer to that in all possibility.
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@LeaderGrev Note that the site change scheduling and amounf countdowns very rapidly First its 24 then add one to be 25, then remove that to 24 and then add it back again
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@LeaderGrev I worked at EWC this year and can confirm its an experience you dont wanna miss,super fun I recommend it
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@LeaderGrev @SideshowGaming how fo you throw so much shade at the Saudis (justifiably) . But the entire esport you cover is run by thr Chinese. As you said on Plat Chat, where is the line. China is not known for human rights. I feel the disconnect is strange, how do you square the 2.
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