When Echo Fox burst into the world of eSports, it was a glowing beacon – a shining example of what the burgeoning world of competitive gaming could look like. It was the first celebrity-driven team, managed by pro-athletes that understood the parallels between sports and gaming. But that promise soon vanished into thin air, consumed by lawsuits, restraining orders, death threats and drug-fueled parties. Get the play-by-play on Episode 19 of The Great Fail.

Episode Sources:

Wikipedia: Echo Fox

Rick Fox to TMZ: Either ‘racist’ investor leaves Echo Fox, or I will

Echo Fox loses its pro ‘League of Legends’ franchise spot

Echo Fox to exit from the League of Legends Championship Series in ‘big blow’ to esports

Esports Team Echo Fox Lays Off All ‘League of Legends’ Players Amid Financial Dispute

What exactly happened during the Clutch Gaming vs Echo Fox match?

Racism accusations rock esports team Echo Fox

After claims of racism and a failed $30 million deal, an esports team will forfeit its place in one of the world’s most popular leagues

Rick Fox sues partners over alleged misappropriation of Echo Fox funding

Rick Fox sues business partners alleging fraud, conspiracy and breach of contract

Evil Geniuses confirm acquisition of Echo Fox’s LCS spot

Gamepedia: Echo Fox

Echo Fox esports Organisation Officially ‘Gone’

BEHIND THE SCENES IN BEVERLY HILLS, WHERE ECHO FOX IS CHANGING ESPORTS

Rick Fox Out as Partner at Echo Fox as Esports Dispute Settles

Echo Fox confirms investor used racial epithets toward Rick Fox

Special Guest:

Daniel Rosen
Writer, Journalist, Content Creator at theScore esports

Daniel Rosen

Writer, Journalist, Content Creator at theScore esports