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[Tripon]

https://m.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/4zvshs/is_something_happening_to_gga/

On mobile, so can't quote the best parts to read.

Basically, with the upper management and the former owner of GGA leaving, Alliance was disbanded. No word on Evil Geniuses and what it means for all the players signed under the two brands.

Their DOTA2 teams were for sure disbanded.

 

[Anth0ny]

woah

is this just for dota 2 or everything?

the top ranked melee player is sponsored by alliance

 

[NobleGundam]

No EG. Not like this..

 

[TheSpoiler]

Wait isn't Kbrad on EG?!?

 

[naw]

damn

 

[Quonny]

Damn. Sucks.

On the other hand, lol ppd.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Wait isn't Kbrad on EG?!?

Yup but whatever. Really curious to see where Justin Wong will end tho'

 

[OmegaSmash]

Triforce stays winning.

 

[Neoxon]

Wait isn't Kbrad on EG?!?

I think so. Same for Justin Wong & Ricki Ortiz.

 

[shintoki]

So Alliance and EG take the shit while Secret remains?

 

[Xeteh]

So Alliance and EG take the shit while Secret remains?

Secret is owned by someone else entirely... why would they be effected?

 

[Clint Beastwood]

I blame ex-iBUYPOWER

 

[CO_Andy]

Losing MadCatz and EG in the same year

damn

 

[EnlightenedMint]

I have always saw EG as the Yankees of esports, pretty crazy to see it end.

If this is indeed the end, we dont have confirmation quite yet.

 

[Delusibeta]

I have always saw EG as the Yankees of esports, pretty crazy to see it end.

If this is indeed the end, we dont have confirmation quite yet.

We don't have confirmation, but I do think we have enough indications to say that it's probably what's happening. It's weird, because Evil Geniuses is probably the biggest e-sports team in the West, Amazon could probably have made a pretty penny if they sold them off instead of what they appear to have done (liquidated them).

 

[Dlent]

Wait isn't Kbrad on EG?!?

I suppose he would be the one to worry about, because I don't know if anyone else would sponsor him.

 

[shintoki]

Secret is owned by someone else entirely... why would they be effected?

After how poor their TI showing was, I would assume they would have gone before EG and Alliance.

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

After how poor their TI showing was, I would assume they would have gone before EG and Alliance.

This has nothing to do with the performances of GGA's teams.

 

[JayEH]

So I know it's not confirmed but what could cause this? Seems random.

I suppose he would be the one to worry about, because I don't know if anyone else would sponsor him.

Lmao

 

[Horsemama1956]

We don't have confirmation, but I do think we have enough indications to say that it's probably what's happening. It's weird, because Evil Geniuses is probably the biggest e-sports team in the West, Amazon could probably have made a pretty penny if they sold them off instead of what they appear to have done (liquidated them).

Guy they would spend more trying to sell them off and everything that comes with that than just killing them off. A pretty penny? I really doubt it, not for Amazon anyways.

 

[Exr]

How will KBrad eat now

 

[BoosterDuck]

How will KBrad eat now

he'll join Team LTG

or Wiz will put him on the EVO committee

 

[sheamus]

I'm waiting for PPD to reform the team as s.a.l.t

 

[Gunslinger]

The return of EMP is upon us again? With Jwong leading the pack?

 

[belushy]

If EG does end up going down I will be very sad. Someone mentioned them as "the yankees of esports" and I totally agree. They have/have had teams in a lot of games across many platforms. They've put a lot of time into helping grow esports.

 

[djplaeskool]

Triforce stays winning.

ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ
ＴＨＥ
ＢＲＡＮＤ

 

[Justinh]

I think so. Same for Justin Wong & Ricki Ortiz.

Hopefully they all get new sponsors soon.
Shouldn't be a problem though, innit? They're all pretty talented.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Hey. I clicked on the link and I think I understand what's going on here, but can someone give some context? Wikipedia has a page for Evil Geniuses but not Good Game Agency, other than saying it's owned by Amazon. How big are they (how many professional teams are there, anyway? 5? 20? 100?), which games do they do, how many players do they sponsor, what does a team actually do, financially and administratively... will this impact any competitive players, etc.

I'm interested in eSports stuff but I don't really know much about it so feel free to treat me like an idiot.

 

[evlcookie]

Isn't it possible that after all this exciting Drama, Amazon is just removing GGA so Amazon has direct control over alliance and EG? Removing the middle man in a way?

I don't see amazon ditching the EG brand at all, it's pretty damn big at this stage.

 

[disco potato]

So I know it's not confirmed but what could cause this? Seems random.

Someone in the reddit thread mentioned amazon possibly pulling the plug on the whole program. Not sure how accurate that is.

 

[aeolist]

what no (((

alliance ;_;

 

[Village]

How will KBrad eat now

Become a tekken player

 

[irfaanator]

Hey. I clicked on the link and I think I understand what's going on here, but can someone give some context? Wikipedia has a page for Evil Geniuses but not Good Game Agency, other than saying it's owned by Amazon. How big are they (how many professional teams are there, anyway? 5? 20? 100?), which games do they do, how many players do they sponsor, what does a team actually do, financially and administratively... will this impact any competitive players, etc.

I'm interested in eSports stuff but I don't really know much about it so feel free to treat me like an idiot.

EG and Alliance are subsidiaries of GGA (which is owned by amazon now). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_Geniuses

 

[BlastProcessing]

I'm waiting for PPD to reform the team as s.a.l.t

SADBOYS.GG

 

[pizzacat]

watch kbrad become mike rosses second partner for cpt talk

 

[plasmawave]

Isn't Momochi EG?

 

[Camp1nCarl]

Wow, if true this will definitely shake up the eSports scene across numerous titles...

 

[TheSpoiler]

Become a tekken player

NB better start doing pots and constant tournaments then.

 

[CTLance]

EG and Alliance are subsidiaries of GGA (which is owned by amazon now). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_Geniuses

That's the page stump mentioned in his post. I admit I'm stumped (sorry) as well, so some context would really be appreciated.

 

[Smooth Operator]

NB better start doing pots and constant tournaments then.

You don't need cash prizes when you're a Tekken player, because you already have a job.

 

[irfaanator]

That's the page stump mentioned in his post. I admit I'm stumped (sorry) as well, so some context would really be appreciated.

GGA seems to be a talent agency that was originally created by Alex Garfield. It owned EG and Alliance as Garfield was the original founder. Outside of that connection, GGA does not seem to have any involvement in the team management/competitve side of esports. Twitch blog post puts gga as

About GoodGame
GoodGame is an all-in-one talent and content company focused on gaming and esports. Over the past decade, its staff of industry veterans has worked with teams, represented players, managed tournaments, created content, and brought numerous marquee advertisers into the gaming space. GoodGame prides itself on being community-focused with the goal of supporting as many players and teams as possible by providing new and compelling monetization opportunities. For more information about GoodGame, visit www.goodgame.gg.

https://blog.twitch.tv/twitch-to-acquire-goodgame-agency-88d44342e20f#.5csje0svb

http://www.goodgame.gg/twitch/index.html

 

[//ARCANUM]

Chris Bahn says that EG isn't going anywhere.

https://pvplive.net/c/has-gga-closed-for-good

 

[HariKari]

Chris Bahn says that EG isn't going anywhere.

https://pvplive.net/c/has-gga-closed-for-good

Sucks because they apparently kicked Fear out and he has decided to retire.

 

[Hyun Sai]

You don't need cash prizes when you're a Tekken player, because you already have a well payed job.

Fixed.

 

[Prototype Viktor]

Hey. I clicked on the link and I think I understand what's going on here, but can someone give some context? Wikipedia has a page for Evil Geniuses but not Good Game Agency, other than saying it's owned by Amazon. How big are they (how many professional teams are there, anyway? 5? 20? 100?), which games do they do, how many players do they sponsor, what does a team actually do, financially and administratively... will this impact any competitive players, etc.

I'm interested in eSports stuff but I don't really know much about it so feel free to treat me like an idiot.

Step one of esports, cheer for TSM
Step two ...
Step three chant T S M

 

[katsubento]

EG is gone? whoah...

Edit... I see, maybe not.

 

[Blueblur1]

Chris Bahn says that EG isn't going anywhere.

https://pvplive.net/c/has-gga-closed-for-good

PVP Live = lol

 

[Neoxon]

Chris Bahn says that EG isn't going anywhere.

https://pvplive.net/c/has-gga-closed-for-good

Oh thank god.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

SADBOYS.GG

His dad owns the URL.

 

[DryEyeRelief]

You don't need cash prizes when you're a Tekken player, because you already have a job.

This meme is funnier when people don't get it