How Millions of Dollars Evaporated From Esports Overnight

In this episode of The Four Horsemen, Thorin, Richard Lewis, and MonteCristo dive deep into several major eSports controversies. They begin with Team Liquid's fallout with Honda following a controversial tweet from one of their Brazilian Rainbow Six players and discuss the broader implications and responses within the community. The conversation then shifts to the surprising stand taken by the GeoGuesser community against the eSports World Cup in Riyadh, illustrating how community-driven efforts can influence major decisions in the gaming world. Lastly, the hosts tackle the decline of Astralis, once a titan in competitive Counter-Strike, now struggling with multiple consecutive major misses and its current state for sale. With in-depth analysis, industry insights, and personal anecdotes, this episode sheds light on the business and ethical dimensions of the eSports landscape. Shop the Into the AM Memorial Day Sale with up to 70% OFF until June 1. Save an additional 10% by using our link: Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting and you can get an extra four months FREE. Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to and use Code HORSEMAN for 10% off your entire order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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How Millions of Dollars Evaporated From Esports Overnight is an episode from The Four Horsemen by Last Free Nation.

This episode is 02:38:15 long.

This episode was published on May 25, 2025.

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