Evil Geniuses posted on social media announcing its new Valorant roster along with its jerseys around the slogan “Welcome to our Vilain Era” and fans are tearing the esports org apart over it.
The organization is also reportedly only still in Valorant esports becauseit could not sell its VCT Americas league slot to another entity, as it does not own the slot.
The Evil Geniuses’ social media accounts announced the org’s new Valorant jerseys and roster with a campaign centered around the slogan: “Welcome to our Vilain Era.” Fans have not taken kindly to the promo and have ripped the organization to shreds.
Evil Geniuses poked the bear on social media
The jersey andvideoinvoke the history of the Evil Geniuses brand, with its incorporation date displayed prominently in the promo. Fans have taken that message and ran with it to slam the org for its alleged mistreatment of players, and its fans, over the years.
Established 1999. Welcome to our Villain Era.pic.twitter.com/bL9nxr0DDB
“Villain era has been going on since Peak6 bought you but ok,” one fansaid.
Even some prominent esports figures have taken a stab at the organization.
“‘Villain Era’ is crazy when it has an expiration date,” Ryan Friend, Editor in Chief at Dust2.ussaid.
“Villain Era” is crazy when it has an expiration datehttps://t.co/dIU9EqNxrK
The post is also dotted with some positive comments, however, they are mostly from the Valorant players and coach who are featured in the video.
Declan McLaughlin was a Gaming & Esports Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Valorant and League of Legends. He has bylines at Upcomer and Inven Global.
