"A True Landmark in Esports Propaganda" / Debunking the EWC Documentary - The Four Horsemen S4E12

In this episode of The Four Horsemen, Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo take a critical look at the Esports World Cup documentary, "Level Up." The discussion unpacks the propaganda elements, questionable narratives, and the broader implications for esports history and integrity. From the manipulative portrayal of Falcon's rise to the mischaracterization of the esports industry's past, no aspect is left unexamined. Join the hosts as they expose the underlying issues and the real impact of Saudi Arabian investments in esports.

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Richard's article on lies in the EWC documentary series (also the source of the first title of this episode): https://richardlewis.substack.com/p/a...

The Four Horsemen is the premier esports industry show that reacts to important news and critical conversations across all major titles. Esports veterans Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Richard Lewis, and Christopher "MonteCristo" Mykles use their decades of experience to shed light and debate on key esports topics as they emerge. Each episode they are joined by an expert guest to help further provide insider information on the topic at hand.

This episode was filmed on August 10th, 2025.

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:17 - LS response to the Caedrel EWC controversy
0:57:44 - EWC documentary

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