Fans not understanding your article was satire after reading the title - and even the first paragraph - pretty much sums the esports fandom succinctly
@pace1190
Жыл бұрын
loved ya on the OWL Packwatch 4HM, Rich is still here wading through nephews in the bowels of eSports so happy to hear someone has successfully made the escape from the funny farm
@davidekdal7190
Жыл бұрын
If you read past the part about the "America centric worldview" (Or whatever it said) without being entirely sure, then there's a problem. Edit: American centric viewpoint *
@DerDudelino
10 ай бұрын
Sorry if it's dumb to ask: Is a bag a 1 Million US-Dollars or why is everyone always talking about "The Bag" :D
@worm9862
8 ай бұрын
@@DerDudelinoSlang for getting money in general and not just for a specific amount. It's usually used in scenarios where you are pointing out that someone is choosing money because its just easy or in spite of the fact that it may be unethical though it can also be positive.
@strykerking
Жыл бұрын
Haven't followed esports or Richard for awhile, but God damn he's still got it.
@wroomwroomboy123
Жыл бұрын
Actual journalist vs our regular forum bloggers or social media content creators.
@DoyleRules91
Жыл бұрын
exactly my sentinment also, i havent watched pro cs for years but its great to see RL still doing esports journalism
@Thundawich
Жыл бұрын
I love liquid's disconnect between 'we love the gays so we're giving 100k to help them' and 'we're working with ESL so that our TO doesn't murder all our gay employees'
@husseinpoliphilo
Жыл бұрын
Saudi doesn't murder gays Richards just a Islamphobe
@NaZtRdAmUs
Жыл бұрын
Real friends tell each other the hard truths that nobody else will.
@TheGaMePlAyEcKe
Жыл бұрын
much more so, real friends are still friends after criticising each other and telling each other harsh truths!
@narimanrostami6817
Жыл бұрын
BTW , Ephey the Jordanian analysist was invited to Riyadh 2022 and she openly said on her stream that she wont attend the tournament bc of the human rights , but I guess money was coming this year was was impossible to resist.
@ioannluka1
Жыл бұрын
She did show up with new lip injections. Maybe that's how the Saudi Prince likes it?
@beastfr0meast93
Жыл бұрын
Everyone has a number...
@lsv2136
Жыл бұрын
The greatest thumbnail I have ever seen.
@vpgdarkstar
Жыл бұрын
The thumbnail had me in stitches 😂 Richard has had some real bangers recently
@kavanagharchie
Жыл бұрын
Feels like its a new wind of great material, not that it ever stops but its definetly been on cooldown since covid naturally but its just banger after banger
@multinumgen
Жыл бұрын
Honestly Richard - this is some of your best work (in my opinion). The hypocrisy of esports (and the world lets be real) is unreal. Also I am happy you still bring up Uyghurs in East Turkestan. As someone very interested and invested in Central Asia, you actually bringing up the topic (and you have done so over the years) is great. You are one of the few people I have seen, not specifically related to Central Asia/China who brings it up.
@jiesheng90
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately when I think about people that sold out, the 1st person that comes to mind is frankieward, shame really.
@floodo1
Жыл бұрын
Banger. If the average person had any concept of moral consistency the world would be a lot better place.
@CONM0S
Жыл бұрын
Esports boomers reading tweets by hypocrites is quickly becoming my favourite genre of video.
@lukerapley9053
Жыл бұрын
Rich always on point, love how real you are still till this day, we need you in this scene.
@balrog1005
Жыл бұрын
Siege was the game that got me into esports, so I'll always have a soft spot for it. It was so disheartening to see talent such as jess spearheading the push back against the major in dubai, then to see those same talent get the bag and all flock to gamers8.
@kavanagharchie
Жыл бұрын
Wasn't ready for the uigyher re education gaming camp 😂😂 what a great video on morals, ethics and money, great stuff. Its a shame the majority of people will never think this way, atleast not publicly, not when the bags on the line.
@Verlisify
Жыл бұрын
My whole career is having integrity and refusing the bag to my own extreme detriment. What hurts the most is the hypocrisy goes unpunished and there is zero accountability. Bad actors get away with double triple dipping the bag and still get support no matter how fake they are
@technicalotaku5970
Жыл бұрын
i'm very dissapointed that SC2 doesn't seem to have anyone boycotting this shit especially seeing how supportive they are of people like scarlet, i wonder how they'll look her in the face after taking money from people like this.
@xCLOWNxMastermind
Жыл бұрын
That "apology" from Jess is tough to read. Sad we have come to the point where people from our democratic country steep so low to say, "no actually they arent that bad, they are treating me well". While everyone knows, theyre just playing nice, with the people that are public figures/tourists, but they would arrest and possibly executed if you were a normal citizen, or treated like a slave.
@the_bottomfragger
Жыл бұрын
I know, I felt quite disgusted when I read it. Their treatment of you shouldn't be the deciding factor of their morals, their treatment of their actual people should be. It's like me saying "oh workers rights in the UAE are completely fine, I got flown out to work there for a show and they couldn't have treated me nicer." It just can't be real.
@xCLOWNxMastermind
Жыл бұрын
@@the_bottomfragger this
@Ganjaseed
Жыл бұрын
This video is pure fire! Thanks Richard and keep it up!
@AlphaMelGibson
7 ай бұрын
I think of my childhood and the parental panic that surrounded counterstrike back then after 9/11 and the whole debate about violence/terrorism in games. Let´s just say we are going full circle here.
@kavanagharchie
Жыл бұрын
Nothing better than finishing a long vid going damn what am I gonna watch now and he's only gone and dropped another hour long banger in ma feed.
@Haisukas
Жыл бұрын
Someone who comes to mind as saying no to the bag in Dota E-sports is w33. During his peak it was really hard for him to find a team due to refusing to play for teams with betting sponsors until he finally just fell into irrelevancy. Sure, you could sit out a tournament here, maybe even with the whole team, but if the infrastructure around the e-sports keeps going for the bag you can only miss out on so many games before you have issues keeping up with others on the top level imho. The criticism of players not sitting it out is valid but on the other hand it can be fuckin scary. It might damage your market value as a player & long term your ability to compete at a top level as well.
@rottennrayah2023
Жыл бұрын
The article was a blast to read, but is even better with commentary.
@tristangreathead5004
11 ай бұрын
I wanna apologize for not watching enough of your content lol. It’s always been 100
@Raxyz_0
Жыл бұрын
Ngl, it took me a while to realize it was satire. I had a super exhausting week and hadn't kept up with all the news at the time and this Substack update came out of the blue. I was wondering what the hell happened, but "...everyone with an American centric viewpoint feels welcome" was a dead giveaway even to someone slow like me. lol
@sharpygvet
Жыл бұрын
This was a Richard Lewis special! amazing content thank-you.
@RoflWaffer
Жыл бұрын
The man simply does not miss. Thanks RL for keepin it real.
@solii01
Жыл бұрын
holy shit that Kashoggi masters joke nearly killed me
@SinJonesy
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic article, glad to see Henderson read it and followed it to the T
@4youKapi
Жыл бұрын
Proud to be Richards bag ❤
@foswa6335
Жыл бұрын
Haven't even watched the video but I know its going to be a banger!
@c4rgob0b
Жыл бұрын
holy shit, first time watching you and its like a revelation. Shit you never think seriously about just suddenly becomes so obvious and logical. Good shit Richard
@Bulldawzer
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%. It's sad how people who are directly hurt by this end up choosing the bag. It's not that they made the selfish choice - but this choice actively hurt everyone in their community.
@sauteSimba
Жыл бұрын
the thumbnail alone deserves it's own like
@chadbennett2610
Жыл бұрын
Love it man. I've learned alot from you throughout the years. Cheers
@t1k1z70
Жыл бұрын
cant wait till the major actually happens. once these people actually have eyes on them, there wont be an excuse, there wont be room for apologies. for now it all flies under the radar, but once the spotlight hits just right, the replies section will be just as colorful as the profile picture. the question is whether or not people will actually be held accountable for anything (they wont)
@the_bottomfragger
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised there were people who didn't catch the sarcasm in the article. I'm usually an idiot when it comes to these things but I was already in stitches after the first paragraph. Amazing read btw
@wraethcs2
Жыл бұрын
The first thing I thought of when I saw that email title in my inbox was how awesome Richard's video on this would be.
@RobCooper-Bachatador
Жыл бұрын
I'll say upfront I'm a TL fan, so I have a bias and also that I admire your personal position on this. I personally don't see the same issue you do with TL's and similar approaches to this. Unlike others, they haven't gone against their word, in the literal sense. TL have been relatively consistent on this issue from the start and maintained that position. You can disagree with their position as being too soft but to imply that it is worse than the Orgs who are silent, is a bridge too far for me. They've openly criticised Saudi Arabia and have not backed down on that. I would prefer that Liquid did something more like remove their logo from their player uniforms but that is my personal preference. Though this aligns with my own consistent moral compass on these issues, in that I will criticise governments but not the people that work for them (unless they directly abuse human rights, etc). This might not align with your values, fair enough but I think that makes me better than the people who don't criticise at all.
@Creamouz
Жыл бұрын
Mr Lewis using the word "flip" more often than 16 year old skaterboi me but I'm here for it
@flopsy707
Жыл бұрын
Straight facts from esports Jesus. Rich keeps saying he won't bail the scene out this time but I think he will rise again.
@samsharpe787
Жыл бұрын
Rich you put out a TON of banger content. But I have to admit the fucking holy war you are on against the corruption of the Esport scene as you walk away from it, torch in hand, as you set fire to the lies has been some of the most glorious shit I have seen from you. I've followed your content for years, and the fucking righteous vindication you have in your videos is making some of the best content you've ever done. Its like the one preacher left in a town rotten to the core. The day we lose you forever and your ride off into the sunset into somewhere better than this is the darkest day in esports history.
@SixDeadMice
5 ай бұрын
R.Lewis the last man in Esports keeping it real.
@dang4153
Жыл бұрын
Great video. When the sports washing is complete, and the princes are bored. I do worry about the future of all these "investments". Where does esports, golf etc go from here? "I was still invested in existence"
@seanboncoskey8688
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, long time watcher of you from back in the Unfiltered days. I am just curious about something since I do find myself more in line with Montes line of thinking when it comes to this. I totally understand the hesitation with working with the saudis, however, the us Air Force is a major sponsor of esl cs events. I know you don’t work for them or represent them in anyway, but do you also think there is hypocrisy on the part of those who openly criticize American foreign policy and then take a check from them? Do you think there is a similar issue with the scene being funded by an organization as responsible for the immiseration of the planet as the us Air Force? Just curious how you parse these things I am not trying to do a “gotcha” just wondering your thoughts
@RLewisReports
Жыл бұрын
I am on record on that topic repeatedly down the years. www.dexerto.com/esports/richard-lewis-why-esl-must-get-rid-of-the-us-air-force-sponsor-1812557/
@seanboncoskey8688
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the consistency and the response. That was a great article man I’m sorry I missed it at the time. As an American, I feel like the context that you put into this article is often absent in these discussions and I for one appreciate it.
@RLewisReports
Жыл бұрын
No worries. I basically write that article every couple of years and no one cares. I elaborate a lot on why I feel the way I do in part 2 of "The Majors & Me" video. Was nearly gobbled up by the recruitment machine myself and had to watch, from a better life, as it destroyed my family and friends. The transgressions of the US government's foreign policy only make a bad thing worse.
@seanboncoskey8688
Жыл бұрын
These are my thoughts and feelings as well and it is very isolating. I feel a great shame and it makes me feel insane having it living in America, when nobody even acknowledges that the problem exists. Thank you for taking the time responding and I look forward to further hearing your thoughts in that video.
@2failepic
Жыл бұрын
I find it fascinating that the Pro Golf Scene is ahead in terms of Saudi ownership just like most E-Sports will be in a few years. Will be fascinating to see what sports they decide to buy out next. They are trying to buy their stake into football at the moment but it seems like even their pockets are not deep enough to just buy all of the top talent.
@viclopez0815
Жыл бұрын
Richard brings out the receipts if everyone's bullshit, I'm here with the popcorn savoring the moment
@financemaster1400
Жыл бұрын
As soon as people actually have to sacrifice something for a cause they go quiet, it seems
@AyeiBradyx
Жыл бұрын
Had to pause the Majors and Me vid to watch this other fire vid here I don't enough time in the day
@knexfan100
Жыл бұрын
Richard's thumbnail is hilarious
@dst6125
Жыл бұрын
2:00 are the moments that make me love Richard
@eoc8914
Жыл бұрын
Rich telling the games journalists to go dig with a literal hint got me good, great shit
@wilsonian6082
Жыл бұрын
it's weird seeing that picture of Richard like it's in a bizarro reality where the esports golden promise was fulfilled
@ricardoalmeida7805
Жыл бұрын
This is why no matter how much I think Rich is a bit left-brained I will always respect him above almost literally any other pundit/journalist. Just a steadfast commitment to his own morals, he has inspired me to cut out my own performative bullshit and live more honestly.
@bojanpetrov4732
Жыл бұрын
Gotta say I don’t follow esports too closely but I’m a fan of your work, and the article title made me suspicious. At first I thought you might have gotten out of retirement and was working some small tourney made by some people you liked; then the first paragraph ended and it turned into a connect the dots game for me as I read the statements and tried to guess who wrote a similar one. Didn’t get a lot of hits so thanks for the clarification during the read through.
@nathanmurray111
Жыл бұрын
The pic in the article makes him look like Pvt Pyle
@ShadowWasntHere8433
Жыл бұрын
Fuckin hell, Rich. That article was histerical
@andrewlipper
Жыл бұрын
“Cheeto hitler” is fucking hilarious 😂😂😂
@razhmazh
Жыл бұрын
Khashoggi Masters 😮😮😮 holy shit!
@likemy
Жыл бұрын
regarding the "stop worrying and love the bag" article: they say stupid people have difficulty parsing sarcasm
@regbar0
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Disney and Hollywood. We don't make 'American' movies anymore while the production companies rub their hands together at the prospect of the Chinese marketshare. I forget which movie that came out recently that still had the labor camps in the background. Mulan? It gets harder to care what people like that think about anything.
@nolanthompson5855
Жыл бұрын
This video is perfect.
@egomanfreeman1
Жыл бұрын
Wow I can't believe how many brands used to support the German government during the WW II era. Glad we've learned from the past and became better as a whole.
@yaboi_69
Жыл бұрын
now this will be one for the books
@benjackson8805
Жыл бұрын
Feels like By the Numbers, when it was a slow week for CS.
@bipolarminddroppings
Жыл бұрын
I disagree with Monte's premise that all money is blood money, but at least his position is logically and ethically consistent. I can respect that.
@dudaimradio
Жыл бұрын
as depressing as rich's videos and articles can be sometimes, it's the only content worth consuming in this whole shitshow of a business. can't we just go back to going to a warehouse somewhere and play some good old esports?
@pkuberkar
Жыл бұрын
Great fucking video Richard, got me through my workout! Love your work.
@MrRichieHK
11 ай бұрын
Good old days when all shit we got were gambling scams...
@philo0
Жыл бұрын
Hoping to see a Frankie comment from rich
@DiiNovensiles
Жыл бұрын
The best part of the Goossens video is when he says one of their values is "Authenticity"! If it was satire it'd almost be too on the nose.
@TuEIite
Жыл бұрын
Man went in.
@PeterGembrowski
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your content Richard
@DEK441
Жыл бұрын
Nice Billy Herrington t shirt 👌
@C..J
Жыл бұрын
another absolute banger from Richard
@Sirronkcuhc1
Жыл бұрын
You may not be musical, but this video bashing Saudi Arabia is music to my ears.
@Veptis
Жыл бұрын
Saudi is completelx dependant on selling oil. And rhey realize its not going to last forever. So they try to diversify by trying a bunch of stuff to hope something sticks and scales. They try other sports too: football, soccer, F1, etc. Even stem like space adventures. Esports and futurism are just a tiny part of this endeavor. It will all be shut down once its not scaling to loke 180% a year.
@qBeYcarpet
Жыл бұрын
Banger thumbnail lmao
@Devilaxes
Жыл бұрын
Sadly this shows how important money is.... really gives power..... so many letting go off their values :/ havent seen much esports recent years.
@carstenown
Жыл бұрын
he dont miss
@peefish
Жыл бұрын
This thumbnail holy fooook.
@stormssc
Жыл бұрын
Nobody seems to be saying this, but this is a great t-shirt Richard.
@MrFaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Жыл бұрын
So whats the moral of the story, if you want money in the future don't be critical of anyone rich? Or don't expect your friends to stand in solidarity with you if there is money involved? just to be clear this is not meant to be sympathetic to the grifters who take blood money, but more noting where we are at in the industry.
@bajen30
Жыл бұрын
This made me think of the recent Henderson transfer reveal. Why even wear a rainbow captains armband if youre not gonna stand for it? Doesnt he have enough money for the rest of his life anyway (same as most Gamers8 attendees)
@gurhankaya
Жыл бұрын
Thx ❤
@gabrielbolinder-skanfors5328
Жыл бұрын
Yeeeees Richard you and Duncan are f**** legends
@jaredb6873
Жыл бұрын
Imagine being one of the women on that TL valorant team, and seeing your org leadership trot you out during a controversy to tell everyone you’re a charity case that they should be praised for having signed. that wasn’t very tasteful imo
@chogorik2762
Жыл бұрын
Apeks twitter was full of pride aswell.
@Monotheist137
Жыл бұрын
They also putting in jail well loved clerics.
@Veptis
Жыл бұрын
Is there any tournament hosted at the same time in a "free" country that is highly supportive of diversity and perhaps even an honest charity? If you invite all the top teams and talent and zhen really see where they stand. Good cause or bag and no morals. or see what obscene apologies they come up with.
@chervenkov1997
Жыл бұрын
Why did you apologize for working at breitbart for 6 months? Was there something concerning, other than being the expected political echo chamber?
@reysolo3672
Жыл бұрын
This is really turning out to be eSports becoming Saruman...
@Danieldani7
Жыл бұрын
Banger
@moritzschemberg6766
Жыл бұрын
What an absolute banger
@GanDtech
Жыл бұрын
oooh how chilling
@brunolima7402
Жыл бұрын
I mean, eSports and gaming companies have been getting money from China for quite a while already so why not Saudi Arabia?
@jeremy5077
Жыл бұрын
Lmao “we are going to Saudi but we’re going to sneak a gay guy out in our luggage so it’s okay” -Team Liquid
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