GeoGuessr Bails On Controversial Saudi Tournament After Map Makers Revolt – Kotaku

GeoGuessr will not be one of the games participating in Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup this year, after criticisms of sportswashing and the country’s poor human rights record. The competitive guessing game that’s popular on Twitch had previously agreed to be part of the event alongside Riot, Blizzard, and other game makers, but reversed course after a full-on revolt from its community of map makers. “You—our community—have made it clear that this decision does not align what GeoGuessr stands for,” the CEO behind the game announced on Thursday. Suggested Reading Nintendo Switch 2 Price Is Set at $450 for Now, But Could Go Higher Suggested Reading “I’ve seen your reactions over the past few days regarding our decision to participate in the Esports World Cup in Riyadh,” Daniel Antell wrote in a statement on X. “When we made that decision, it was with positive intentions. To engage with our community in the Middle East and to spread GeoGuessr’s core mission of let everyone Explore the World.” He continued, “That said, you—our community—have made it clear that this decision does not align what GeoGuessr stands for. So, when you tell us we’ve got it wrong we take it seriously. That’s why
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