Category: Valorant

Guild Esports EMEA Stage 1 Challengers – Landing Qualification

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Heading into the Closed Qualifier for EMEA Stage 1 Challengers, a lot was on the line in the most competitive region in VALORANT. Accordingly, with only a few seeds available, Guild Esports stepped up with their new roster – read on for a recap on Guild Esports EMEA Stage 1!

Guild Esports EMEA Stage 1 Challengers – Recap for the Closed Qualifier

Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

Running from 13-16th January, 8 of the best lower-tier teams in the region lined up in a Double Elimination to try and reach a top 2 finish.

Indeed, with Guild Esports as your winners – let’s look at their journey!

  • Guild Esports vs TENSTAR (2-0)
  • Guild Esports vs Rebels Gaming (2-1)
  • Team Vitality vs Guild Esports (0-3)
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits; VCT Twitter

Overall, this is validation. After falling short last season, Guild Esports seem to be back on track with their new roster.

Like this, they’ve earned a spot at the EMEA Challengers Stage 1 event which takes place on 11th February. Joined by BIG, they’ve secured an early spot.

Let’s see if Guild Esports can hang at the highest level of competition in EMEA next month!

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Ninjas in Pyjamas VALORANT Roster 2022 – A Brazilian Force

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Last season, Ninjas in Pyjamas left the European region for the South American region. Accordingly, the roster has to rebuild the VALORANT roster. Indeed, with a new announcement, read on as we cover the new Ninjas in Pyjamas VALORANT roster below!

Ninjas in Pyjamas VALORANT Roster 2022 – Regional Threats?

Credits: NiP Twitter

Speaking of which, the Brazilian roster is making its debut in the South American region thanks to this roster.

Although a new roster, the players are certainly not new. Captained by the likes of Alexandre” xand” Zizi, the former FURIA player knows what it means to be the best in the region. Bearing this in mind, the following is the 2022 roster below:

  • Alexandre “xand” Zizi
  • Walney “Jonn” Reis
  • Benjamin “bnj” Rabinovich
  • Gabriel “bezn1″ Luiz da Costa
  • Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira
Credits: Ninjas in Pyjamas Twitter

On the management side of things, this is a brand new team. Indeed, everyone believes that they’ll be doing better than their most recent performances in the European region:

  • 7-8th @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 3 Challengers 2 – Closed Qualifier
  • 13-16th @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 3 Challengers 1 – Closed Qualifier
  • 5-8th @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 2 Challengers 2

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VALORANT Patch 4.0 – New Agent, New Map Changes and More!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

With the community buzzing, VALORANT is enjoying a new wave of content. Accordingly, VALORANT Patch 4.0 is live and there is a tonne to discuss below. Indeed, read on as we fill you in on all of the massive changes below!

VALORANT Patch 4.0 – A Quick Summary

Credits; VALORANT Twitter

In this particular article, we’ll focus on changes which impact competitive games. Accordingly, here’s what you need to know:

  • New Agent Neon – with her shocking abilities and insane pace, Neon has been added to roster as mentioned in previous articles. Feel free to revisit her abilities on the Riot Games page here.
  • Competitive Tuning – to try reduce smurfing, players must have reached at least level 20, maps will be randomized and future changes to stop insta-locking
  • Map Changes – both Bind and Breeze have enjoyed changes near the A bomb sites, with the aim of making entrance and defence more viable
Credits: VALORANT Twitter
  • Weapon Balancing – firstly, melee has been made easier. Meanwhile the Spectre has been knifed somewhat, while the Ares, Guardian and Bulldog have all received buffs to make them more viable compared to the Spectre.

Indeed, those are your changes. Accordingly, we can’t wait to see how this shakes things up at the competitive level.

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Excel Esports VALORANT Roster 2022 – Aiming at Success

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

With VALORANT only entering its second year of competition, organizations are still rolling in. Accordingly, Excel Esports have decided to dive into this upcoming season with an all-new roster – read on as we discuss Excel Esports VALORANT roster 2022 below!

Excel Esports VALORANT Roster 2022 – Reworked Entirely

Credits: Excel Esports Twitter

So, who are Excel Esports? As a European organization, the name fields teams in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Street Fighter V, Gears of War, FIFA, Hearthstone and now, VALORANT.

Indeed, their venture into VALORANT involves a very young team – with a bag of unproven European competitors. Specifically, led by “Moe40″ who spent some time in Fnatic, the roster is outlined below:

  • Muhammad “Moe40″ Hariff
  • Egor “chiwawa” Stepanyuk
  • Oscar “ozzy” Scott
  • Dragan “elllement” Milanovic
  • Patryk “paTiTek” Fabrowski
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

Overall, we’re not sure how to grade this new team. What’s for certain is that they’ll likely be competing in the EMEA region – the most competitive region in the world right now.

Headed by Jimmy “Jumpy” Berndtsson, we’re curious to see what this team manages to accomplish.

Indeed, as more esports organization dive into VALORANT, we’re more confident in its future.

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T1 VALORANT Roster 2022 – Picking Up Seven From 100T

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Only yesterday, we announced a roster change from 100 Thieves VALORANT. Indeed, a day later we have a linked move involving the T1 VALORANT Roster 2022. Accordingly, read on as we discuss everything you need to know behind this change!

T1 VALORANT Roster 2022 – Finalized Roster?

Indeed, just like 100 Thieves, T1 suffered a poor season last year. After not making it to VALORANT Champions Tour, the roster knew that a roster change – the only question to ask was who and when?

Credits: 100 Thieves

Bearing this in mind, some massive changes were announced yesterday. Specifically, the organization announced dropping the likes of “autimatic” and “Skadoodle”. With space available, the organization signed the likes of Johann “seven” Hernandez.

Having been the substitute player for 100 Thieves VALORANT, we can’t wait to see the youngster on an active roster. Accordingly, here’s the roster below for 2022:

  • Rahul “curry” Nemani
  • Anthony “dawn” Hagopian
  • Zander “thwifo” Kim
  • Joshua “steel” Nissan
  • Johann “seven” Hernandez
Credits; T1 Twitter

Overall, the new roster will look to improve both regionally and internationally, with some of the recent achievements below:

  • 5-6th @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 2
  • 1-4th @ VCT NA Stage 3 Challengers 2 Open Qualifier
  • 9-16th @ VCT NA Stage 3 Challengers 1 Open Qualifier
  • 7-8th @ NA Stage 2 Challengers 2

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100 Thieves VALORANT 2022 – Dropping seven

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

One team which is under a microscope for the upcoming season of VALORANT is 100 Thieves. Accordingly, the 100 Thieves VALORANT 2022 roster is still uncertain. However, a recent update regarding their substitute player has made headlines – read on as we discuss the effect of this change!

100 Thieves VALORANT 2022 – Still Waiting for the Main Roster

Specifically, the roster update refers to the substitute player. Indeed, the likes of Johann “seven” Hernandez has sat on the bench for a while now. However, in the statement today, the player has been dropped from the roster.

Credits: 100 Thieves Esports Twitter

That definitely has the community’s attention – many thought the youngster would make it on the roster this off-season. Accordingly, this leaves the following active roster on the line right now:

  • Spencer “Hiko” Martin
  • Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk
  • Ethan “Ethan” Arnold
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games

Can they bounce back from the poor end from last season? Over the next few days we expect further announcements regarding the rest of the roster.

Overall, they’ll look to improve over the past achievements:

  • 3rd @ VCT NA Last Chance Qualifier
  • 3-4th @ VCT Stage 3 Masters Berlin
  • 2nd @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs
  • 3rd @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 1

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Team Liquid Female VALORANT – Signing a New Brazilian Roster

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Beyond the main league for VALORANT, the Game Changers or Female side of things is also witnessing a rostermania. Accordingly, there are a tonne of changes going on. Indeed, in this article we’ll be focusing on Team Liquid Female VALORANT!

Team Liquid Female VALORANT – Ready for VCT

For those unaware, this is Team Liquid’s first signing into female VALORANT. So much so, they look to bet on success as they sign a roster to contend in the VCT Game Changers season.

Credits: Team Liquid BR Twitter

Specifically, they signed the entire roster known as Gamelanders Purple. Accordingly, this includes the following players:

  • Ana “naxy” Beatriz
  • Paola “drn” Caroline
  • Paula “bstrdd” Naguil
  • Natalia “daiki” Vilela
  • Natalia “nat1″ Meneses
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

With regards to their achievements, this team looks great on paper. Indeed, hailing from Brazil and will likely continue to compete in Brazil, they have some of the following achievements below:

  • 1st @ Protocolo: Evolucao
  • 1st @ Copa Rakin – Season 2
  • First @ Protocolo: Evolucao – Qualifier 4
  • 3-4th @ Protocolo: Evolucao – Qualifier 3

In a way, they’ve been dominant in the Brazilian Game Changers scene. Let’s see if they can continue this performance while under the name of Team Liquid.

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Guild Esports VALORANT 2022 – Ready to Take On EMEA

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, VALORANT rostermania is reaching an all-time high. Accordingly, as the season gets closer and closer, teams are releasing information about their upcoming roster. One such team is Guild Esports VALORANT 2022 – read on as we cover this EMEA contender!

Guild Esports VALORANT 2022 – Rebuilding with Goals

Credits: GUILD Twitter

Last season ended with disappointement for Guild Esports. Indeed, after a respectable season, Guild Esports fell short at the EMEA Last Chance Qualifier by placing second, failing to qualify for the VCT Champions event.

Ever since then, the organization has undergone multiple changes since November, droping three players. Well now, they’ve signed three new ones – here is the entire roster for the 2022 season below:

  • Leo “Leo” Jannesson
  • Saif “Sayf” Jibraeel
  • Jose “koldamenta” Arunguren Herrero
  • Russel “Russ” Mendes
  • Nikita “trexx” Cherednichenko
Credits: GUILD Twitter

There are definitely high hopes here, by trying to make the most of young and unproven talent, while building on the veterans already part of the team. Let’s see if they can improve on last season’s performances:

  • 2nd @ VCT 2021 EMEA Last Chance Qualifier
  • 7-8th @ VCT 2021 EMEA Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs
  • 3rd @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 3 Challengers 1
  • 1-4th @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 3 Challengers 1 – Closed Qualifier

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OG VALORANT Roster 2022 – Going Entirely French

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Lots of changes are going down over in the competitive VALORANT scene. Indeed, teams are trying to form roster before the start of the upcoming season. Accordingly, we’re here to discuss the OG VALORANT Roster 2022 announcement below!

OG VALORANT Roster 2022 – Will 2022 Be Better?

Credits; OG VALORANT Twitter

Following a very disappointing year in 2021, OG are ready to try and leave their mark. Announcing a brand new roster, building around Benjamin “uNKOE” Chevasson, here’s how the lineup stands for 2022:

  • Benjamin “uNKOE” Chevasson
  • Theo “OniBy” Tarlier
  • Joey “fxy0″ Schlosser
  • Mathieu “LaAw” Plantin
  • Eilian “MateliaN” Romagnoli
Credits: OG VALORANT Twitter

So – it’s quite obvious what this roster is aiming for. Indeed, amongst a very competitive region, OG looks forward to making some noise and trying to climb up the ranks. To do so, they’ll need to improve on their former results for sure:

  • 9-16th @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 3 Challengers 2 – Open Qualifier
  • 17-32nd @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 3 Challengers 1 – Open Qualifier
  • 5-8th @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 1 Challengers 3
  • 5-8th @ VCT 2021 Europe Stage 1 Challengers 2

We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any further VALORANT rostermania!

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Unicorns of Love VALORANT – Entering the Scene

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Esports organizations entering an esport is always a good sign. Indeed, it means that there are opportunities to be found. Accordingly, that’s what seems to be behind the latest news – as headlines announce Unicorns of Love VALORANT. Read on to learn more about the roster below!

Unicorns of Love VALORANT – Great Prospects

To the surprise of everyone, the esports organization made the signing an official announcement on their Twitter account. Indeed, below is the Tweet which spilled the beans:

Credits; Unicorns of Love Twitter

Fielding an entire German field, it’s a healthy mix of players. Accordingly, we have some content creators, German players and even a former Fortnite competitor. Take a look at the roster below:

  • Domenic “Chefstrobel” Strobel
  • Gianluca “xTribune” Oehme
  • Kenny “Luc1d” Kuhlmann
  • Philipp “Treelover” Urban
  • Leandro “Lele” de Nittis

Although newly announced, this team has already played together before, with certain players teaming earlier.

VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits; Riot Games

Unicorns of Love is primarily known for its rosters in League of Legends, CS:GO and PUBG, while also fielding a Wild Rift roster. Their signing into VALORANT was simply a matter of time and it’s a great indicator of how the esport is looking.

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