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WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON????
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RIP KOI KICKED???
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macncheese [#2]yoo this is actually fucking insane i wonder what happened
literally the most unexpected thing, KOI are a rich org aswell, must have really fucked up
there was no payment issues though. Looks like close to no content, shit performance, shitty management + lack of skin sales all being contributing factors
termtermtermterm [#8]really surprising for how big the org is too
this is the first time a partner ORG has been kicked
atleast we know its possible now for shit teams to be removed
rosso4000 [#9]apeks has to replace them im praying
its gonna be M8 most likely, they are very stable org with massive fanbase
MOUZ has a chance aswell
KINGMANNY42 [#11]this is the first time a partner ORG has been kicked
atleast we know its possible now for shit teams to be removed
Furia is next for SURE
Can someone watch the video koi made and tell what they say in it I am not watching a 10 min video
Agx192 [#15]Can someone watch the video koi made and tell what they say in it I am not watching a 10 min video
link
MrBlooBloom [#13]Furia is next for SURE
not if urangoat has something to say about it
macncheese [#2]yoo this is actually fucking insane i wonder what happened
riot didn't want to say goodbye to m8 viewership
KINGMANNY42 [#11]this is the first time a partner ORG has been kicked
atleast we know its possible now for shit teams to be removed
Eg, furia quaking in there boots.
Agx192 [#15]Can someone watch the video koi made and tell what they say in it I am not watching a 10 min video
pretty much saying that they were kicked out with no prior notice because of bad performance
heavyteamfortress [#23]riot didn't want to say goodbye to m8 viewership
that guy on twitch watchpartying M8 Games was getting legit 60K viewers per stream
i cant blame them
Something has to have happened or KOI left on their own imo riot didn't kick them because of performance
dimmed [#26]pretty much saying that they were kicked out with no prior notice because of bad performance
Bad performance ? really ?
KINGMANNY42 [#11]this is the first time a partner ORG has been kicked
atleast we know its possible now for shit teams to be removed
I don't think this was for them being shit,
If it is a factor of being shit, no impact and no sales, then what's the reevaluation in 2027 for? I thought that's when they'd look into all that
What the fuck actually happened
KINGMANNY42 [#27]that guy on twitch watchpartying M8 Games was getting legit 60K viewers per stream
i cant blame them
Beyaz's watch parties are legendary.
dimmed [#26]pretty much saying that they were kicked out with no prior notice because of bad performance
if furia doesnt get kicked this year, i'd be so mad bro
dex_dmitri [#32]Beyaz's watch parties are legendary.
i dont think its beyaz, its some other random M8 Member who doesnt even play valorant but watches their games
KClaw [#30]I don't think this was for them being shit,
If you look at the response from KOI, they were the worst in terms of performance, skin sales, engagement etc etc. This is what they think got them the boot.
KClaw [#24]Bro they didn't mention anything why it happened tho?
being bad
dimmed [#26]pretty much saying that they were kicked out with no prior notice because of bad performance
but didnt it say a breach in that picture so doesnt that mean koi did soemthing wrong
Galactc [#28]Something has to have happened or KOI left on their own imo riot didn't kick them because of performance
Most likely shit content like no fans and shit like barely selling there bundle
markass_brownee [#31]If it is a factor of being shit, no impact and no sales, then what's the reevaluation in 2027 for? I thought that's when they'd look into all that
What the fuck actually happened
The general audit cycle goes in 2027, but there's always a chance for something extraordinary like this happen that even Riot needed to step in immediately
FiredSkull [#29]Bad performance ? really ?
well that's how Riot is apparently justifying it but really the KOI ceo thinks its so M8 can get back into EMEA, sucks heavy for them since they already planned out 2026 and just found out yesterday that they're getting kicked
Silo_ [#38]Most likely shit content like no fans and shit like barely selling there bundle
they said they had top5 bundle last year, must have lost alot of influence with 2025 roster, probably because no more starxo and sheydos
Silo_ [#38]Most likely shit content like no fans and shit like barely selling there bundle
I guess but that's sounds like 2027 stuff to me
TMosura [#39]The general audit cycle goes in 2027, but there's always a chance for something extraordinary like this happen that even Riot needed to step in immediately
Yeah so what is that "extraordinary" thing? Can't be just being shit
Kick F0ria then lmao
montecristo [#41]koi kicked before secret bruh
im pretty sure secret almost got to champs 2024 but lost to talon , thats still enough to stay in the league
Daniel41 [#46]what happened
they were just awful and removed,and made almost no money
Raize1 [#6]there was no payment issues though. Looks like close to no content, shit performance, shitty management + lack of skin sales all being contributing factors
damn
pkkkk [#37]but didnt it say a breach in that picture so doesnt that mean koi did soemthing wrong
ok I finally finished watching it:
The reason Riot gave was because KOI were the worse performing team based on content, skin sales and their record in the league. But the ceo suspects its actually because Riot wanted to get Gentle Mates back into the VCT EMEA.
KOI management just found out they were getting kicked yesterday, despite already having a coach signed for VCT 2026 and talking to over 50+ players. Their Ceo seems pissed that they were given 0 prior notice and Riot said there was nothing Koi could do to change the decision.
KINGMANNY42 [#34]i dont think its beyaz, its some other random M8 Member who doesnt even play valorant but watches their games
m pretty sure its the ceo lol
ok I finally finished watching it:
The reason Riot gave was because KOI were the worse performing team based on content, skin sales and their record in the league. But the ceo suspects its actually because Riot wanted to get Gentle Mates back into the VCT EMEA.
KOI management just found out they were getting kicked yesterday, despite already having a coach signed for VCT 2026 and talking to over 50+ players. Their Ceo seems pissed that they were given 0 prior notice and Riot said there was nothing Koi could do to change the decision.
dimmed [#49]ok I finally finished watching it:
The reason Riot gave was because KOI were the worse performing team based on content, skin sales and their record in the league. But the ceo suspects its actually because Riot wanted to get Gentle Mates back into the VCT EMEA.
KOI management just found out they were getting kicked yesterday, despite already having a coach signed for VCT 2026 and talking to over 50+ players. Their Ceo seems pissed that they were given 0 prior notice and Riot said there was nothing Koi could do to change the decision.
damn this is crazy
Time for Furia to exit the league such a waste for Americas dragging their time and money
dimmed [#51]ok I finally finished watching it:
The reason Riot gave was because KOI were the worse performing team based on content, skin sales and their record in the league. But the ceo suspects its actually because Riot wanted to get Gentle Mates back into the VCT EMEA.
KOI management just found out they were getting kicked yesterday, despite already having a coach signed for VCT 2026 and talking to over 50+ players. Their Ceo seems pissed that they were given 0 prior notice and Riot said there was nothing Koi could do to change the decision.
Honestly he maybe right just because of greed they brought back m8 and decided to remove koi
dimmed [#51]ok I finally finished watching it:
The reason Riot gave was because KOI were the worse performing team based on content, skin sales and their record in the league. But the ceo suspects its actually because Riot wanted to get Gentle Mates back into the VCT EMEA.
KOI management just found out they were getting kicked yesterday, despite already having a coach signed for VCT 2026 and talking to over 50+ players. Their Ceo seems pissed that they were given 0 prior notice and Riot said there was nothing Koi could do to change the decision.
That's beyond messed up. Riot never fails to disappoint xd
markass_brownee [#44]Yeah so what is that "extraordinary" thing? Can't be just being shit
Kick F0ria then lmao
fax
dex_dmitri [#25]Eg, furia quaking in there boots.
Prolly won't kick a champ winner (from post partnership era)
dvevdveveve [#57]Prolly won't kick a champ winner (from post partnership era)
I want prime optic back
Raize1 [#6]there was no payment issues though. Looks like close to no content, shit performance, shitty management + lack of skin sales all being contributing factors
I think it’s kinda fucked up of riot to kick a partnered team in 2026. Their reasoning was “they weren’t selling enough or pulling out enough viewers” but they made a decision in 2023 and they should be made to stick with it. Also, koi may have been aware they may be on the chopping block for 2027, so they may have put a lot of money, time and resources into the last year where they could have turned things around
EG_BanhMi [#59]I think it’s kinda fucked up of riot to kick a partnered team in 2026. Their reasoning was “they weren’t selling enough or pulling out enough viewers” but they made a decision in 2023 and they should be made to stick with it. Also, koi may have been aware they may be on the chopping block for 2027, so they may have put a lot of money, time and resources into the last year where they could have turned things around
In the 3 years of the league they have had 3 separate mangement teams all who fucked over each other this is what happens when u show that kind of instability
Raize1 [#60]In the 3 years of the league they have had 3 separate mangement teams all who fucked over each other this is what happens when u show that kind of instability
unlucky
EG_BanhMi [#59]I think it’s kinda fucked up of riot to kick a partnered team in 2026. Their reasoning was “they weren’t selling enough or pulling out enough viewers” but they made a decision in 2023 and they should be made to stick with it. Also, koi may have been aware they may be on the chopping block for 2027, so they may have put a lot of money, time and resources into the last year where they could have turned things around
“They should be made to stick with it”
Why? Lol
EG_BanhMi [#59]I think it’s kinda fucked up of riot to kick a partnered team in 2026. Their reasoning was “they weren’t selling enough or pulling out enough viewers” but they made a decision in 2023 and they should be made to stick with it. Also, koi may have been aware they may be on the chopping block for 2027, so they may have put a lot of money, time and resources into the last year where they could have turned things around
If course they were aware.
They were 101% notified and knew something like this is going to happen.
So the management fucked up and didn't do much about sales and performance.
Not rocket science here and your man on KOI is just talking shit about not knowing.
To me this is straight uo business.
KINGMANNY42 [#34]i dont think its beyaz, its some other random M8 Member who doesnt even play valorant but watches their games
pretty sure its gotaga
MrBlooBloom [#13]Furia is next for SURE
i actually dont think so, they dont do good with finding players for sure but they dont breach streaming contracts
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