GeoGuessr has withdrawn from the Esports World Cup after players and map creators slammed the team for participating in the event that, controversially, will be hosted by Saudi Arabia later this ...

In response to a massive blowback from its player base, geographical puzzle game GeoGuessr has announced its withdrawal from the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. GeoGuessr announced its ...

Since Erland, Anton, and I founded GeoGuessr in 2013 ... being displeased at the company’s decision to attend the Saudi Arabia event. Claims have been levied that the country is using the ...

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 ...

While GeoGuessr fans within Saudi Arabia have expressed disappointment at the loss of a tournament in their region, the reaction to the news has been largely positive. Veteran esports commentator ...

"By participating in the EWC, GeoGuessr is contributing to that sportswashing agenda, which is designed to take attention away from Saudi Arabia's human rights violations," the statement added.