The Play On Podcast – The Broken Promise of Esports
In a two-part series, the Play On Podcast discusses the demise of Munster Rugby Gaming/Phelan Gaming, why contracts are so frequently broken in esports, and possible remedies to player exploitation. Featuring special guests, Dom Sacco, Editor and Founder of Esports News UK, Josh Furneaux, Player Agent at ICM Stellar Esports, Alex Wise, Analyst and Academy Head Coach at Nordavind Gaming, and Julia Cwierz, Morgan Sports Law Paralegal and competitive esports player.
Part One covers the recent demise of Munster Rugby Gaming/Phelan Gaming. If you are unfamiliar with the topic, Dom’s coverage of the story can be found here.
In Part Two, the panel discuss why broken contracts are so common in esports, their thoughts on TFUE v FaZe Clan, and two possible remedies to player exploitation.
Episode Speakers
Nick Williams
Barrister, Morgan Sports Law
Dom Sacco
Editor and Founder, Esports News UK
Josh Furneaux
Player Agent, ICM Stellar Esports
Alex Wise
Analyst and Academy Head Coach, Nordavind Gaming
Julia Cwierz
Paralegal, Morgan Sports Law
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PART ONE
PART TWO