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The Four HorsemenThe EG Files Part 3: Incompetence, Favoritism, and Gross MismanagementIn this explosive episode of 'The Four Horsemen,' hosts Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo dive deep into the drama and shenanigans surrounding Evil Geniuses under the management of PEAK6. They discuss everything from the controversial rebranding, the appalling treatment of players and staff, to the financial gymnastics done with the Wolverhampton partnership. They also scrutinize Nicole LaPointe Jameson's leadership and the internal chaos that tarnished the storied legacy of this iconic esports organization. Join the discussion on how this could have been prevented and what it means for the future of esports.Improve yImprove your game...2025-06-112h 42
Summoning InsightEG CEO DEPARTS the team / LEC finalizes the teams Europe sends to WORLDSEvil Geniuses' embattled CEO Nicole Lapointe Jameson steps down from her position after months of controversy surrounding her handling of Danny's mental health crisis and numerous articles revealing her incompetence in a leadership position. Monte and Thorin discuss the amusing email sent to all EG staff members at her departure, including an outrageous line that she is the "Warren Buffett of esports." LEC finalizes the teams that will be sent to the World Championship with BDS tagging along to face Golden Guardians in the Worlds Qualifying Series. Is there hope for Europe and was their promise shown in the...2023-09-042h 03
Naavik Gaming PodcastCan Esport Leagues Be Profitable?The esports world is starting to teeter, the NYT wrote last month. Today, we get perspective on whether that’s true or not. Evil Geniuses is an esports organization with over 14 million followers across the globe, and it harkens back to the 90s when it was known as Quake Clan in Canada. We sit down with Nicole LaPointe Jameson, a CEO with an insatiable consumer passion for gaming but also a background in distressed assets — or in normal person speak, companies that desperately need optimization and cost tuning to turn them profitable. Is esports a financial endeavor that can be r...2023-06-0455 min
Technology NowThe beautiful rise of esportsIn 2022, between 300 and 500 million people globally watched esports events in one form or another. And with huge audiences come huge revenues and prize pots: DOTA 2, one of the most popular games among fans and competitive players, has an estimated prize pool of over $40 million annually across the various leagues and tournaments. The industry as a whole is worth $1.4 billion, and it's growing fast. Leading the charge is Evil Geniuses. We are joined by CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson to talk about how the industry has sprung up, professionalized, and is now ready to step into the arena with other major...2023-05-0417 minTechnology NowThe beautiful rise of esportsIn 2022, between 300 and 500 million people globally watched esports events in one form or another. And with huge audiences come huge revenues and prize pots: DOTA 2, one of the most popular games among fans and competitive players, has an estimated prize pool of over $40 million annually across the various leagues and tournaments. The industry as a whole is worth $1.4 billion, and it's growing fast. Leading the charge is Evil Geniuses. We are joined by CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson to talk about how the industry has sprung up, professionalized, and is now ready to step into the arena with other major...2023-05-0417 min
Power SpikeRANKING the World's best teams before playoffs / Do 100T need roster moves?Power rankings hit Power Spike as Dom, Monte, and Dgon curate a list of the top 10 teams worldwide prior to the start of the Spring split playoffs. The hosts also dive into the issues surrounding Danny and his struggles at the hands of the Evil Geniuses executives, with further discussion about many people in the industry being unable to hold Nicole Lapointe Jameson responsible as EG's CEO. 100 Thieves' struggles also go under the microscope as Bjergsen and Doublelift lead a disappointing roster and JDG vs OMG is certified as the "Banger of the Week."
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The Four HorsemenHow did EG FAIL their star player Danny? (feat. RichsWrath)Evil Geniuses' star League of Legends player Kyle "Danny" Sakamaki suffered severe stress and an inability to continue playing during EG's playoff run in the LCS in Summer Split and Worlds 2022. New reporting by Richard Lewis and Thorin reveals systemic neglect by CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson and other members of EG's upper management. Guest horseman Richard "RichsWrath" Wells, League of Legends professional player agent, joins the show to discuss in detail the background behind Danny's troubled time with the team and his suspicious announcement about joining EG's "Creator Collective" as a streamer moving forward.
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Technology UntangledLessons from 2022: Turning challenges into opportunities2022 has not been a straightforward year. A war in Ukraine has seen the world divided and global energy and food supplies disrupted. International tensions between China and Taiwan have reared their heads again. Recession is looming in many parts of the world, and whilst it makes less headlines, Covid is still very much a part of our lives.But organisations exist to solve problems and provide solutions. So, to mark the end of a rollercoaster year, we're pulling together leaders from three organisations to talk about the challenges they've faced this year, and how they are moving...2023-02-0334 min
Deep Background with Noah FeldmanThe Billion Dollar Industry of EsportsEsports, the industry of competitive, entertainment-style video game play, is rapidly growing and redefining the gaming industry. Its popularity also raises questions about the future of sports entertainment more broadly. Nicole LaPointe Jameson, CEO of the esports company Evil Geniuses, explains the industry and its potential. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-11-0339 min
Devin Nash ShowTHIS is the Problem with Esports ft. CEO Sebastian ParkI had the pleasure to sit down with Esports Certification Institute CEO Sebastian Park and talk about the recent ECI exam and address some questions the public had, like is the Esports Certification a scam? is esports pay to play? And how to get a job in Esports? Sebastian was able to clear up the miscommunications around becoming Esports Certified and tell me what it will take in the future to get a job in Esports. One thing most people overlooked on the Esports Certification Institute was the amount of Esports veterans on the advisory board. There w...2021-09-1950 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelEvil Geniuses' CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson on how to run an esports companyNilay Patel talks with CEO of Evil Geniuses about how an esports team makes money, where the industry is headed, and where she sees growth.We want to hear what you think of Decoder! Please fill out this short survey: theverge.com/survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-02-231h 09
The Official Esports Show with gootecks, Zorine, and SlasherEsports Biz Summit: Final Keynote - Congress of Team CEO’s with Chris Park, Ari Segal, Nicole LaPointe Jameson, Jason Lake, Alan Bunney, Andy Dinh and Bonnie BernsteinFrom Esports Business Summit 2019 Do not miss this special, extended session featuring the names who are at the heart of it all, the teams! After a game-changing year that saw the rise and fall of historic teams, the impact of franchising, talent wars, the emergence of teams as content studios, new partnerships and new games, our candid discussion will look at the state of running team business today, how they are expanding their visibility and revenue options, hat ways they are working with sponsors, dealing with investors, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.
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Your Attention PleaseNicole LaPointe Jameson Enlivens the Esports IndustryWhen Nicole LaPointe Jameson became the CEO of the esports organization Evil Geniuses in 2019, she took the helm of a brand that had a well-established presence in the gaming world. But it was also floundering. Nicole quickly brought in new talent and made other changes to energize the company at a time when the entire industry was dealing with growing pains.
Kimberly and Nicole sit down to talk about the wellness of players, misconceptions around gamers, and whether Nicole makes time for play outside of her profession. By the end of their conversation, Kimberly is (mostly) sold on getting back i...2020-03-2736 min
Hotline LeagueSpring begins! New format, who's starting strong, whose branding works? | Hotline League 10700:00:00 Intro 00:10:12 TomShoe thinks the Academy Rush format is ok... but could definitely use improvements. 00:25:24 TheOGCush feels like Senna has been overprioritized and underwhelming in NA this week. 00:34:12 Cheesecake GG is convinced that FlyQuest and DIG will fight for third 00:49:10 we love alienware 00:50:08 volume didn't think the 61-minute TSM/IMT game was THAT awful 00:58:02 kon calls to discuss viewership, demographics, advertising (... Bud Light) 01:08:59 Watkins thinks that DIG Academy (imports/ex-pros) is good for the NA talent pool. 01:18:28 Jade calls to talk about FlyQuest's "go green" branding campaign (but also C9 to win summer) 01:31:11 (...just trust me) 01:35:25 Ezmac calls to talk ab...2020-01-301h 57
'Til Good Game Do Us PartEpisode 17 | "Pologies & Prejudice"In this episode, the guys dive straight into the iGumdrop controversy (02:45). They discuss Kaceytron owing the IRS (24:41), Nickmercs leaving 100Thieves and joining FaZe Clan (33:34), Xbox partnering with Axe (43:37), Dreamhack Dallas Recap (53:05), Immortals officially buyout OpTic (57:30), Overwatch alternate jersey roast (63:35). Also they guys big up Nicole LaPointe Jameson (69:25).2019-06-101h 19