[OPINION] What (NOT) to watch this week; Games of the Future edition

What should you be watching in the Dota 2 scene this week?

We DON’T suggest Games of the Future taking place in Kazan, Russia.

This week the action moves to a city in Russia, Kazan.

But we won’t be recommending it to watch.

Yes, we support and still love our favourite teams and players attending.

Yes, we still love and support Dota 2 competitive scene.

No, we don’t support an event created as political propaganda.

Chernyshenko is currently sanctioned by the US, EU, and UK amongst other countries.

(Russia has also beensuspended from the International Esports Federationfor undermining Ukraines sovereignty.)

Sourcestold Sports Business Online.ruthat Chernyshenko wanted to create a sports movement from which Russia couldnt be thrown out.

Esports Charts has previously announced they would not be covering or collecting statistics from the event.

In addition, there are also chances of repercussions to players and organizations that participate.

Risks and potential consequences apply to broadcast studios, casters, analysts, and desk hosts.

This could lead to scrutiny and punitive action from international regulators.

And how about transactions then for prize money awarded?

Consequently, converting or transferring prize money out of Russia in Rubles could be problematic.