Monday through Friday, GosuGamers helps us choose the most exciting Dota 2 games to watch during the week. But guess what? From this week on, we will not be going to the Games of the Future that are planned for Kazan, Russia.
Exciting Dota 2 Games: We’re going to let it go for these reasons:
Without a question, we love our favorite Dota 2 teams and players very much, and we will do everything we can to support the competitive scene. We’re sorry to let you down, but we’re not going to watch Games of the Future this time. Why is that? For the reason that it’s not just about the games.
Exciting Dota 2 Games: Then what are these “Games of the Future”?
The game includes both traditional sports and electronic sports, as well as some new technologies, such as drones and virtual reality. Do you agree that it’s really cool? Not really, no. There is a ten million dollar prize pool for this game, but there is a catch: it is paid for by the Russian government and backed by companies that are also against the law.
Exciting Dota 2 Games: The Not Very Cool Project Manager
Let me present you to Dmitry Chernyshenko. He is in charge of the next games. In his role as Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, he is in charge of tourism, sports, culture, and media. What is the real problem? People from many countries, including the US and the EU, have put restrictions on him. The kind of guy you wouldn’t want in charge of a big sports event.
Not so good ties with the media
Oh, things are going to get worse still. There are some news sites that are supporting this event that have a history of stirring up hate and making sense of bad things Russia has done. It doesn’t look like a good company to keep, does it?
The background of the case
In 2021, Chernyshenko talked about Games of the Future as an exciting option to the Olympics at a meeting called “Russia – a sports power.” Why is that? Russia wanted to join a sports movement where they would not be shut out because of their past involvement in a number of scams. There is a lot going on!
Do not wait any longer.
By not playing in this event, you are not only making a statement, but you are also protecting the very things that make e-sports possible. It has been decided that Esports Charts, a well-known company in the field, will not cover Games of the Future or collect data from them. That is a very important thing.
As the ending says, it’s time to change channels.
You now see the whole picture. This week, let’s watch something different. Let’s switch stations. Even though Games of the Future might offer a big reward, it is not worth it to support an event that is also linked to political drama. Let’s stick to the NIAGASLOT games that make us happy and stay away from the others without the extra stuff.
