Valorant Community and a cloud over the esports world was brought by recently an issue. Roberto ‘Mazino’ Bugueño is a pro Valorant player who has been accused of physical and mental abuse by Susana ‘Syuz’ Valenzuela, his former girlfriend.
The Allegations
According to Syuz, Mazino would punch walls, scream and grab her arms so hard that marks were left. There are also allegations of psychological and verbal harassment. These claims emerged on social media and spread throughout the gaming community.
Mazino’s Response
Mazino denied these allegations claiming that he never physically abused her despite the difficulties in their relationship. He also explained that there were no complaints filed against him.
Leviatán’s Stance
Leviatán acknowledges the situation surrounding Mazino and vows to take appropriate action instead. However, up until now, during Valorant Champions 2024, they have not responded formally to any of these accusations yet.
Community Reaction
In the Valorant community, such allegations have sparked off debates. Some are concerned about what may happen to Mazino’s reputation as well as its impact on his career. Furthermore, lack of evidence supporting these allegations has created doubt that forced people to scrutinize all available information deeply in order for them to find out what actually happened.
Ongoing Impacts
The ongoing controversy is certainly impacting the community with discussions around ethics and accountability in esports being held. It also brings up questions on how Leviatán should react amidst an international tournament where it must win at all costs.
