Look Sports Media – Karmine Corp’s former CEO, Arthur Perticoz, has issued a statement clarifying the organization’s absence from the recently released Rocket League esports decals. The decision, which sparked significant fan backlash given Karmine Corp’s popularity and recent RLCS Birmingham Major victory, boils down to a disagreement over the financial terms offered by Epic Games. Perticoz revealed that Karmine Corp rejected a fixed-fee offer based on their 2024 in-game sales, a year he describes as unusually challenging for the team.
Perticoz argues that the offer failed to reflect Karmine Corp’s brand value and the team’s significant contribution to the Rocket League scene in France. He points to a "snowball effect" of missed opportunities in 2024, including a missed LAN event, impacting their sales figures and ultimately influencing the offer’s perceived inadequacy. He emphasizes that the offer, for a decal requiring only five days of production, was simply too low.
"Our discussions with Epic were respectful," Perticoz stated, "but fruitless. We decided not to accept an offer lower than our expectations." He highlighted Karmine Corp’s long-term commitment to Rocket League, citing the significant viewership driven by streamers Kameto and Kenny, and the organization’s substantial investment in its roster despite the scene’s challenges. "We felt this additional effort on our part was too much," he added.
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The statement reveals a fundamental disagreement over valuation. Perticoz suggests that a percentage-based model, tied to actual in-game cosmetic sales, would have been a fairer approach. He concludes by apologizing to fans for the disappointment but insists the decision was necessary to protect the organization’s interests. He promises a "shower of trophies" this year to compensate for the missing decal. The saga underscores the complex negotiations and financial considerations behind esports partnerships, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of such deals. While Karmine Corp’s decision may seem bold, it highlights the growing power and leverage of top esports organizations in negotiating their brand value.
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