In the online shooter Valorant , the Lithuanian professional player Vilius Malinauskas (22), known as krea6oN, received a lifetime ban from Eastern European leagues. This likely ends his career as a professional esports player. He had mocked a disabled opponent in a Twitch clip.
This is the decision from Riot Games: Riot Games announced on May 2 (via valorant east:united):
We will not tolerate toxic behavior, and we will not tolerate the demeaning of individuals with disabilities.
Since this is his 2nd competitive ban, Vilius “Krea60n” Malinauskas is now permanently excluded from competing in Valorant East: United and Valorant Challengers East: Surge.
Behavior against Twitch Streamer Costs Professional Player His Career
What was he banned for exactly? The starting point for the ban is apparently a Twitch clip that a 24-year-old content creator from Natus Vincere showed on Twitter. The Twitch streamer NAVI SOMarcus has facial tics, leading to involuntary contractions of the facial muscles.
In the clip, it is seen that the professional player mocks these facial tics, alters his voice, and mimics the streamer.
He specifically asks him:
Are you mocking my facial tics?
The professional player reacts even more aggressively and childishly.
Clearly, Riot Games reached a point here at which strict measures had to be taken.
In April 2020, the Lithuanian had also received a 3-month ban for making sexist remarks during a ranked game.
How is the ban being commented on? The ban is welcomed under Riot Games’ decision.
Players say:
- “Man, this is like Christmas in May. Big win for the community.”
- “Action = Reaction. Victory for East United.”
- Many simply post “W” on Twitter as a sign that they welcome the ban.
A few months ago, YouTube star IShowSpeed also had his last match in Valorant:
After 86 terrible seconds, Valorant permanently bans a hot YouTube star
