Category: Valorant

Crazy Raccoon VALORANT Roster – Parting with Munchkin

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, heading into the VALORANT Masters Stage 1 event, there are only a few spots up for grabs. Accordingly, many teams who fail to make it are making changes to improve their chances for the future. Read on as we discuss the situation behind the Crazy Raccoon VALORANT Roster below!

Crazy Raccoon VALORANT Roster – Tough Change

Credits: Crazy Raccoon Twitter

For those unaware, Crazy Raccoon are one of the top Japanese VALORANT competitive teams. Representing the region for VALORANT Champions 2021, they failed to make it Major 1.

Specifically, by placing 2nd at the recent Challengers Playoffs, they failed to qualify. Following this, their in-game-leader announced his departure from the organization.

Bearing this in mind, here’s how the roster looks like without Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom:

  • Yusuke “neth” Matsuda
  • Moon “Astell” Ji-won
  • Souta “popogachi” Morita
  • “Meiy”
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

As you can imagine, the organization will now have to look for a replacement as they hope to be able to qualify for the next seasonal major, improving over their recent run:

  • 2nd @ VCT 2022: Japan Stage 1 Challengers Playoffs
  • 3-4th @ VCT 2022: Japan Stage 1 Challengers Week 1
  • 1-8th @ VCT 2022: Japan Stage 1 Challengers Week 1 – Open Qualifier
  • 13-16th @ VALORANT Champions 2021

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Fnatic VALORANT Roster 2022 – BraveAF Out, Derke Sick?

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Despite placing third at VCT EMEA Challengers Stage 1, Fnatic aren’t looking too good. Accordingly, the Fnatic VALORANT Roster 2022 might be down to players heading into the Major next week. Read on as we discuss two changes to the roster below!

Fnatic VALORANT Roster 2022 – Not Looking Great

Credits: FNATIC Twitter

Firstly, there’s the situation behind Andrey “BraveAF” Gorchakov – due to poor behaviour, the player has been benched from the active roster. Bearing this in mind, the likes of Tom “otom” Hart, signed as a substitute earlier this year, will find some action.

However, there’s more. Reports have Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev possibly missing out on the upcoming Reykjavik Major on 10th April due to health issues.

Bearing this mind, a player has been loaned onto the roster. Here’s how the roster looks like right now:

  • Jake “Boaster” Howlett
  • James “Mistic” Orfila
  • Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev – likely will not compete due to health reasons
  • Martin “Magnum” Penkov
  • Enzo “Fearoth” Mestari – Loan from Alliance
  • Tom “otom” Hart – Substitute
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

This is tough to see after such an impressive performance at EMEA Stage 1 Challengers. Can they replicate their past performances?

  • 3rd @ VCT 2022: EMEA Stage 1 Challengers
  • 5-8th @ VALORANT Champions 2021
  • 3rd @ VCT 2021: Europe Stage 3 Challengers 2
  • 5-6th @ VCT 2021: Europe Stage 3 Challengers 1
  • 2nd @ VCT 2021: Stage 2 Masters – Reykjavik

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FaZe Clan VALORANT Roster – Dropping ZachaREEE

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

It’s been very tough for the FaZe Clan VALORANT Roster this season. So far, since December, they’ve failed to qualify for the VCT Challengers One and are thinking of change. Read on as we discuss a recent change which could lead somewhere!

FaZe Clan VALORANT Roster – New Sub Spot

Credits: Akrew ZachaREEE Twitter

Sitting on the bench for the past few months was Zachary “ZachaREEE” Lombardo.

Accordingly, after so much inactivity, the player has been signed by Akrew.

Anyways – what can FaZe do here? Many are hoping the struggling team signs a new substitute player insteadto try and improve their chances should they need change.

Here’s the current active roster:

  • Andrej “babybay” Francisty
  • Quan “dicey” Tran
  • Xavier “flyuh” Carlson
  • Christopher “LarryBanks” Doyi
  • Andrew “ShoT_UP” Orlowski
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games

Note that most of this roster was only formed back in January. Perhaps all they need before the next stage of competition is time to improve.

Let’s see if they can return to their regional form of last year:

  • 7-8th @ VCT 2021 NA Last Chance Qualifier
  • 5-6th @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs
  • 2nd @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 2
  • 1-4th @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 2: Open Qualifiers

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XSET Game Changers VALORANT Roster – Two New Names

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, one of the more interesting aspects of competitive VALORANT is the female esports scene. Indeed, Game Changes continues to grow. Read on as we discuss one of the newest teams – the XSET Game Changers VALORANT Roster below!

XSET Game Changers VALORANT Roster – Making Waves

Credits: XSET Twitter

For those unaware, XSET is a top North American organization competing in both the VCT and now, the Game Changers event.

Specifically, the Game Changers roster has been around ever since last September. However, lacking achievement, they’ve made a few changes to have the following roster:

  • Katherine “starriebun” So
  • Carolyn “ArtsaR” Noquez
  • Elena “EllieTwitches” Garland
  • Nicole “Noia” Tierce
  • Cecilie “Cille” Kallio

Bearing this in mind, two names have been signed. Namely, Nicole “Noia” Tierce and Cecilie “Cille” Kallio have been added to the roster.

VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games

Offering new blood to his team, they’re hoping to prepare for the next season of Game Changers, improving over their past records and making noise in the region:

  • 2nd @ GIRLGAMER Challenge North America
  • 3-4th @ Super Girl Gamer Pro – Fall 2021: Championships
  • 4th @ VCT 2021: Game Changers North America Series 3
  • 2nd @ Birds of Prey – Episode 1

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100 Thieves VALORANT Roster 2022 – Dropping jcStani

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, the struggles continue for the 100 Thieves VALORANT Roster. Accordingly, they continue to make several changes to try and return to their top regional form. Read on as we discuss this new change below!

100 Thieves VALORANT Roster 2022 – Still Changing

Credits: 100 Thieves Esports Twitter

Specifically, we’re referring to the likes of Noah “jcStani” Smith leaving the roster following the end of his loan period. Signed back in February to try help them qualify for VCT Playoffs, the team ended up bombing out.

Anyways, this leaves the following active roster still on the team:

  • Spencer “Hiko” Martin
  • Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk
  • Ethan “Ethan” Arnold
  • Sean “bang” Bezerra – On Loan from TSM
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: VCT NA

Considering all these changes, the community is still confused. Indeed, will the roster continue to build around a core three when they find no results? Will they extend the contract of their other loaned player?

Indeed, we’re expecting further changes for the team to return to their prior form:

  • 5-8th @ Proving Grounds $20K – Spring 2022
  • 9-12th @ VCT 2022 North America Last Chance Qualifier
  • 3-4th @ VCT 2021 Stage 3 Masters Berlin
  • 2nd @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs

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FaZe VALORANT Roster 2022 – Supamen Rumoured to be Signed

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

As you can tell from our few last articles, there’s some VALORANT rostermania going on. Indeed, as certain teams fail to reach Playoffs, many are looking to change. With some moves official, many are rumoured – read on as we discuss the FaZe VALORANT Roster 2022 below!

FaZe VALORANT Roster 2022 – Potentially Huge

Credits; FaZe Clan Twitter

As you can expect, recently the organization has been underperforming. Not evening competing in the first Stage of the VCT 2022 NA Challengers event. the roster is hungry to return to the top of the region.

Accordingly, that’s where reports from Dotesports come through.

Among the many options this team is considering, the name of Phat “supamen” Le has been thrown around. Indeed, the highlight player from Rise would definitely improve this team:

  • Andrej “babybay” Francisty
  • Quan “dicey” Tran
  • Xavier “flyuh” Carison
  • Christopher “LarryBanks” Doyi
  • Andrew “ShoT_UP” Orlowski
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games

There are also other possibilities. With other organizations such as TSM releasing players, it’s the best time for FaZe to rebuild their team and hope for a brighter future:

  • 7-8th @ VCT 2021: North America LCQ
  • 5-6th @ VCT 2021: NA Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs
  • 2nd @ VCT 2021: North America Stage 3 Challengers 2
  • 1-4th @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 2 Open Qualifier

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TSM VALORANT Roster 2022 – Wardell Parting Ways

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

For the past few months, TSM have tried to replicate their very early success in competitive VALORANT. Indeed, once on top of VALORANT, the team continues to struggle. Read on as we highlight a massive change for TSM VALORANT Roster 2022 below!

TSM VALORANT Roster 2022 – Moving Forward

Credits: TSM FTX Twitter

Despite being rather popular in NA, we’ll reiterate that this organization has failed to have a big impact. Yes, every now and then there are still sparks of brilliance, but completely inconsistent.

Bearing this in mind, the team has been through many changes. However, this new change has turned many heads with Matthew “Wardell” Yu parting ways with the organization. Accordingly, the popular streaming personality was part of the original roster.

Here is the official roster as it stands:

  • Yassine “Subroza” Taoufik
  • Aleko “Aleko” Gabuniya
  • Corey “corey” Nigra
  • Daniel “Rossy” Abedrabbo
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games

This is likely one of the best chances the team has to improve. They’ll need to find a new Jett/AWPer who can replace the former player leaving – they do hve an Academy team. Perhaps then, they could have a chance to improve:

  • 9-12th @ VCT 2022 NA Stage 1 Challengers Open Qualifier 2
  • 5-8th @ VCT 2022 NA Stage 1 Challengers Open Qualifier 1
  • 7-8th @ VCT 2021 North America Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs

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Acend VALORANT Roster 2022 – BONECOLD Benched

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Since winning the VALORANT Champions Tour event last year, Acend has failed to keep up appearances. Indeed, falling short in the first stage of the year, they’ve had a few problems. Accordingly, the Acend VALORANT Roster 2022 just announced another change – read on as we discuss it!

Acend VALORANT Roster 2022 – Falling Champions

Credits; Acend Twitter

Specifically, one of their Champions Tour winning players is being benched. Indeed, the likes of Santeri “BONECOLD” Sassi has been moved to the bench of this roster.

This change follows the team’s failure at VCT 2022 EMEA Stage 1 Challengers, as the team failed to reach the Playoffs. Notably, they’ve been playing without Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt who took a break for health reasons.

Anyways, the current official lineup is as follows:

  • Mehmet “cNed” Yagiz Ipek
  • Vladyslav “Kiles” Shvets
  • Patryk “starxo” Kopczynski
  • Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits; Riot Games

Change is always tough for a team that has proven its potential to be the best in the world. However, perhaps this team is struggling to adapt to the constant changing state of the game.

With no substitutes to bring on, the European organization will likely be bringing on new talent as their fifth man for the second Stage of the year.

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100 Thieves VALORANT Roster – Signing New Manager and Coaches

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Within North America, one of the most popular VALORANT organizations is 100 Thieves. However, they’ve struggled to find results recently. After multiple roster changes, they’re now focusing on the managers and coaches – read on to learn more about the 100 Thieves VALORANT Roster!

100 Thieves VALORANT Roster – Changing Structure

Credits: 100 Thieves Esports Twitter

Following multiple changes to the active roster, the organization is focusing on improving its staff and structure.

The former head coach, signed since the very beginning as an analyst Jovanni “Jovi Vera has been dropped from the organization. In his stead, two new coaches and for the first time, a General Manager, have been introduced to the organization:

  • General Manager – Daniel “ddk” Kapadia
  • Head Coach – Sean “sgares” Gares
  • Assistant Coach – Michael “Mikes” Hockom
Credits: Riot Games

Accordingly, let’s see if this is the change they needed. Indeed, they’ll be hoping to improve on their former accomplishments below:

  • 9-12th @ VCT 2022: North America Stage 1 Challengers
  • 3rd @ VCT 2021 NA Last Chance Qualifier
  • 3-4th @ VCT 2021: Stage 3 Masters Berlin
  • 2nd @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs
  • 3rd @ VCT 2021: NA Stage 3 Challengers 1

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VALORANT Patch 4.05 – Nerfing Brimstone’s Speed

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Following the game-changing 4.04 patch, Riot Games has stepped back on some changes to VALORANT. Accordingly, in a new 4.05 patch, there’s some balancing going on. Read on as we highlight the changes in the VALORANT Patch 4.05!

VALORANT Patch 4.05 – An Expected Change

Credits: Riot Games

Indeed, the greatest effect of Patch 4.04 was the overhauling of the Controller meta. By nerfing the likes of Astra, Omen and Brimstone rose to the limelight once again.

However, changes are here, exclusively to nerf one specific ability fo Brimstone causing problems:

  • Brimstone Stim Beacon: Charges reduced to 1 from 2, Price increased to 200 from 100

This should definitely fix the ‘run and gun’ effect of this ability, affecting professional play too.

Credits Riot Games e
Credits: Riot Games

In addition, there are some addition changes to bear in mind to improve the general experience:

  • Crosshair changes – made it easier to export and import settings to perfect everything
  • New Settings for Weapon Selection/Prioritize Strongest Weapon and so on
  • Competitive updates: Deterministic Map System to allow for better Map Variation when playing online
  • Bug fixes

These are great changes to accomodate the highest level of play.

Riot Games also has multiple fixes for the changes implemented on the map Icebox, which looks to come in the next patch.

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