Suspensions, BLA$T Premier, and sellouts

This weeks Trash Tour is trashy as ever! And that’s without even mentioning Activision Blizzard for once! oh .. wait.. I guess I just did?

Well anyway: big news this week include people in the gaming community being huge, fucking sellouts, beloved personalities leaving the scene, and of course young pro-players getting suspended left and right for … who knows what this time?

As always the Trash Tour keeps you up to date with any and all news you might have missed this week!

Game Suspensions, BLA$T Premier | The Trash Tour

Team BDSS Cronie received a two-game suspension for offensive remarks, raising concerns about Riot Games’ disciplinary measures. Meanwhile, Blast Premier’s upcoming event in Abu Dhabi, a country with strict anti-LGBTQ laws, sparked controversy. Notably, esports figure Richard Lewis announced his retirement, citing dissatisfaction with the current state of the industry.

Suspensions, BLA$T Premier, and sellouts video highlights

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Pride Month concludes with controversies in esports, including a player’s suspension and events in countries with anti-LGBTQ laws. The gaming industry is facing criticism for prioritizing profit over ethics.

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The suspension of a player for derogatory remarks highlights ongoing issues with racism in esports and raises questions about the severity of punishments.

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Hosting major events in countries where homosexuality is illegal, like Saudi Arabia, underscores the challenges of balancing business interests and ethical considerations in gaming.

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Streamers accepting lucrative offers to perform in controversial regions reflects the gaming community’s struggle with moral implications versus financial gain, complicating the industry’s integrity.

What led to Team BDSS Cronie’s suspension?

Team BDSS Cronie was suspended for two games after calling another player an “ape.” This action was deemed offensive and led to the suspension by Riot Games.

Why is Blast Premier’s event location controversial?

The location of Blast Premier’s event in Abu Dhabi is controversial because it is being held in a country where homosexuality is illegal. This decision sparked criticism, especially as it came just before the end of Pride Month.

What prompted Richard Lewis to retire from esports?

Richard Lewis announced his retirement from esports due to his dissatisfaction with the current state of the industry, describing it as a “wretched festering carcass” that is unrecognizable from the esports scene he used to work with. He expressed a desire to extricate himself from it.

With suspensions and controversies rocking the esports world, players are also questioning the dumb reason why you can’t surrender on Valorant console.