But Riot already banned them on Sept. 18th.
http://www.dailydot.com/esports/riot-g2a-sponsorship-ban/
Sell me a key if old.
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Riot (LOL) asks teams to remove G2A logos because of sponsorship ban
- Thread starter Tripon
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But Riot already banned them on Sept. 18th.
http://www.dailydot.com/esports/riot-g2a-sponsorship-ban/
Sell me a key if old.
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
maybe he was
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
lol love this, have no beef with G2A but they are everywhere and they had to go too far some day.
Mister Negative
Member
For clarification, G2A was mostly banned due to the fact that they sell League of Legends accounts and ELO boosting services on their site.
Basically, Riot said "pull that stuff or get banned" and G2A must have refused, so now they got the boot. Whatever. Shady sites get what they deserve.
Basically, Riot said "pull that stuff or get banned" and G2A must have refused, so now they got the boot. Whatever. Shady sites get what they deserve.
CambriaRising
Member
G2A is scummy. It really sucks seeing them as gaf ads sometimes.
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
I did too :S
toddhunter
Member
But how will people get there 0.12% discounts?
Hopefully G2A can bounce back. It is only a matter of time before they secure their next big deal and appear on the title screen of MGS5.
Hopefully G2A can bounce back. It is only a matter of time before they secure their next big deal and appear on the title screen of MGS5.
AdChoices. You can click on the banner and block it if you want to not see it anymore.
TouchMyBox
Member
Why is Riot making me like them?
CambriaRising
Member
It's like seeing color for the first time. O_O
Shining Sunshine
Banned
I wonder why anyone would use them as a sponsor.
They're definitely shady and have been having issues with a ton of game companies.
They're definitely shady and have been having issues with a ton of game companies.
Well, there aren't that many companies willing to invest in e-sport sponsorship.
Even more so out of Asia.
That said, it's good that they gave the boot to G2A and hopefully a better site will fill its sponsorship void.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Well I was talking more about the thousands of streamers with G2A links.
Last time G2A was in hot water, a streamer was like "I don't have an opinion of it. I think they're good." Seriously has no idea how much damage is being caused by G2A.
the company most likely pays out well considering the light overhead
BudokaiMR2
Member
You would think they would know better than to advertise a service selling accts and such...
but then again its G2A...
but then again its G2A...
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Apparently, G2A doesn't pay teams any money according to this:
http://bc-gb.com/news/17440/g2a-bailing-on-esports-and-not-paying-teams/
Only a story from one team, but it might be all of the teams. In fact, I think G2A is only a sponsor because the players stream with G2A sponsorship.
http://bc-gb.com/news/17440/g2a-bailing-on-esports-and-not-paying-teams/
Only a story from one team, but it might be all of the teams. In fact, I think G2A is only a sponsor because the players stream with G2A sponsorship.
SmartWaffles
Member
Very good riddance.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Honestly do you have any idea how much damage G2A causes? Or any evidence that supports that claim?
G2A is definitely shady but I fail to see the damage they specifically cause. It's not like they are the sole key reseller marketplace and it's not like they actively participate or incentivize illegal activities.
What I hate most is that the site is constructed so that when I try to hit the search bar it loads fully and makes me click on the gold farm button. That alone was the reason I stopped using the site.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Hackers steal keys and use G2A to resell them. It's that simple.
And it's as simple as googling it to find all the sources. Most prominent being Ubisoft deactivating keys used on Origin from keys bought from G2A/Kinguin.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Good. Shady companies like G2A don't belong in this industry and it is high time we, as gamers, make the statement that we won't put up with them.
Mad Season
Banned
Why does neogaf support their ads if they're so "shady"?
Joyful
Member
Not about G2A specially but about key sellers in general, I can also provide more examples when I get home
http://unknownworlds.com/blog/beware-shady-key-resellers-and-discount-steam-keys/
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Not cool here hombre.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Didn't know this stuff wasn't allowed. Would be nice if Neogaf was able to and did filter ads though. Bad ads can make good sites seem shady.
No idea but that one trippy ad on mobile is giving me seizures.
People see g2a ads because this how ad system works
For example, if you don't search for g2a on your browser and don't enter threads talking about them then you won't see them
it's all based on your web history
another example, if you search for sexy lady , you may see an ad for sexy lady in the thread
The ads are handled through a service and GAF has some say as to what kind and type of ads are here. Screen takeover or loud ads are banned here. Some ads have been rejected for content, although I cannot remember specifics, GAF has say if they don't want a specific company advertising on here.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
G2A is the draftkings/fanduel of video games.
Popped up seemingly overnight, are incredibly shady, and are fucking EVERYWHERE.
Popped up seemingly overnight, are incredibly shady, and are fucking EVERYWHERE.
HappehLemons
Member
I browse GAF using private on my phone and incognito on my pc, and I still get the g2a ads.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
You're using ad blocker?
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
And Ubisoft never provided any proof nor does that say anything about G2A's or Kinguin's involvement.
Didn't G2A even replace them? Not to mention that those are the exception not the rule otherwise the site wouldn't be able to hold a customer base.
We had a gaffer in the last G2A thread explain over half a dozen comments how these sites get a lot of their keys from him legally.
What's the difference between them and that one dude who sells keys below retail on the GAF marketplace?
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Sounds like we have a G2A spokesperson here.
jediyoshi
Member
Ruh roh.
This thread is explicitly about G2A reselling League accounts against the TOS. Most of these are hacked/stolen/botted.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
breaking ToS and botting isn't illegal, most users do it all the time (not the botting). What's the difference between hacked and stolen and is there any evidence to these allegations?
G2A is shady, heck they blatantly put the option of tax evasion into their customers hands, but if they are actually directly involved in anything illegal they are rather crafty about it.