

When Beck felt threatened by the complexities of the esports program, Rozelle would then build capital with him by agreeing and validating his concerns – even over the protests of other managers and directors. He had no applicable skill or knowledge sets for competitive development, and it was demonstrated in his leadership over the department. Through sources, Chen alleges Rozelle sided with Beck on issues to “build capital” despite Beck being underqualified for the position.īeck, known to the community as Redbeard, was assigned early on to oversee esports development – no screening was involved, despite the responsibilities of the role, and his original assignation was to finance instead.

The allegations directly surround esports director Whalen Rozelle, of whom Chen says “it’s become very hard to find anybody to defend,” and LCS Chairman Dustin Beck, brother of Riot co-founder Brandon Beck. A bombshell report Thursday by PVPLive’s James “Obscurica” Chen alleges at best incompetency and at worse collusion at the top of Riot’s esports department, citing internal Riot sources and others within the community. In an effort to maintain their positivity, Riot analytics has recommended that Worlds be played out entirely within a hermetically sealed arena, allowing all 16 teams to exist in a quantum superposition in which they have simultaneously won the tournament.The tension between Riot Games and the owners of LCS teams has recently reached a high point, with teams concerned about the present and future profitability of Riot’s esports organization.
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“Remember to tune in for Worlds! Pick ‘Em just went live, check it out!” the driver called as the vehicle spun around a corner. “If I can’t analyze League of Legends, why is my job title analyst? We should absolutely look at the pros and - MMFFF, NOOO –” said rogue unhappyman Christopher ‘MonteCristo’ Mykkles, before two burly Rioters from the Ministry of Narrative wrapped arms around the sprightly esports enthusiast and dragged him into an unmarked van. Riot’s new narrative for Worlds comes after a recent controversy within the League scene, in which many people were outraged that a Riot analyst was not respecting a man named “Balls” and his difficulty playing against random Korean teenagers.ĭespite the new inspiring narrative of Worlds - wherein all players enjoy some good old-fashioned League of Legends, sing a few songs with Imagine Dragons, and dance jigs with each other at a happy tea party - there was still some controversy from other experts on the League scene.

Jatt added, “I mean, we should give a trophy to everyone, haha, y’know, because… because… oh God, please don’t hurt me.” Honestly, we should just give a trophy to whoever improves the most.” “Truly, the real competition is between each player and their past selves, as they struggle to be the very best version of themselves. “There’s too much focus on the so-called ‘competitive’ aspect of Worlds,” stammered a sweating Jatt as his glazed eyes scanned his Twitter feed. A new report from Joshua “Jatt” Leesman, Chief Flatterer at Riot Games, shows that the upcoming competition at Worlds will have a feel-good ending that everyone can enjoy - as every team will have conquered their personal hurdles on the way to Paris, and will walk away from the experience a little richer, a little wiser, and a better person and player.
