Category: Valorant

VALORANT Champions 2021 Viewership – 1 Million Peak After 1 Year!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Ever since the inception of competitive VALORANT last year, expectations were high. Accordingly, with VALORANT Champions 2021 this past weekend, there’s a lot to discuss. Read on as we highlight the VALORANT Champions 2021 Viewership!

VALORANT Champions 2021 Viewership – Impressive Growth

Credits: Esports Charts Twitter

Viewership is huge in esports. Indeed, it’s a great marker of how interested the industry is in the esport and can be used to determine growth and popularity. As you can imagine, viewership for the inaugural VALORANT Champions 2021 was incredibly important – and it didn’t disappoint.

Below, find the details for the event as made public by Esports Charts:

  • Peak Viewers – 1,089,068
  • Average Viewers – 469,083
  • Prize: $1,000,000
  • Offline

As it stands, that makes it the most popular competitive VALORANT event ever, narrowly beating Stage 2 Masters Reykjavik.

Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

Indeed, what’s more impressive is that Riot Games managed to achieve this all within a year. Accordingly, even back in February of this year, the NA Stage 1 Masters event only managed to yield 300,000 peak viewers.

This was all made possible thanks to Riot’s strategy. For the event they focused on co-streaming through popular creators, while making the content available on YouTube and Twitch .

It’s safe to say we can’t wait for the upcoming year of VALORANT!

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VALORANT Champions 2021 Recap – Acend Are Your Inaugural Winners!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Finally, the VALORANT Champions Tour 2021 is over and what a way to end it! Indeed, the inaugural VALORANT Champions event was insane and incredibly successful. Accordingly, with regards to the competition a surprising winner came forth – read on for your VALORANT Champions 2021 Recap as we highlight Acend’s journey!

VALORANT Champions 2021 Recap – The EMEA Region Dominated

Credits: VCT Twitter

Indeed, everyone was quite shocked when the favourites of the event, Sentinels, fell to none other than a LATAM team called KRU Esports. Accordingly, this paved the way for a different winner.

Everything starts with the Group Stage. Here, Acend started comfortably with a 2-0 start, and a deserved first seed. Further into the Quarterfinals, they would then take down Team Secret in easy fashion with a sweep.

Heading into the Semifinals two other teams from EMEA remained apart from KRU Esports. To win, Acend would have to prove they’re the best from the EMEA.

Credits; VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

And this they did. By demonstrated icnredibly unique strategy, they took down Team Liquid in grand fashion, booking a spot in the Grand Final.

There, the winners of Stage 3 in Gambit Esports would contest them for the Champion title. In an epic 3-2 series that went the distance, Acend proved themselves and claimed the inaugural VALORANT Champions title.

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VCT 2022 Format Revealed – We Simply Can’t Wait

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

With VALORANT Champions concluding this weekend, Riot Games are taking this opportunity to let the world know about the upcoming season. Indeed, there’s a tonne to look forward too, with the competitive calendar receiving some awesome changes. Accordingly, read on as we discuss the VCT 2022 Format below!

VCT 2022 Format Revealed – Quick Facts Sheet

Indeed, a lot was mentioned in the press release, as viewable below:

Credits; VALORANT Champions Tour YouTube

Indeed, everything is changing. Apart from the game integrating esports more, we’re concerned with the format for the upcoming season.

Accordingly, below we’ve listed out the rough calendar for next year:

  • February to March – VALORANT Challengers, qualifying for the first VALORANT Masters
  • April – VALORANT Masters Stage 1
  • May to June – VALORANT Challengers, qualifying for the second VALORANT Masters
  • July – VALORANT Masters Stage 2
  • August – Last Chance Qualifiers for VALORANT Champiosn
  • September – VALORANT Champions
  • October – NEW TOURNAMENT CIRCUIT
  • December – VALORANT Game Changers
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: VCT

What more could we ask for? Riot Games is moving the competitive year earlier into the year, making space for new tournaments. Indeed, their ‘New Circuit’ aims to take place in the off-season, to test new rosters.

Anyways, after the success of VALORANT Champions, this year is set to be crazy.

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100T VALORANT Roster 2022 – nitr0 and steel Dropped

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, one of the biggest disappointments of this past competitive year was 100 Thieves in VALORANT. Although being one of the most popular teams, they failed to qualify for VALORANT Champions. Accordingly, changes to the roster were expected. Now with some changes official, let’s read on to learn more about the 100T VALORANT Roster!

100T VALORANT Roster 2022 – Needed Changes

Credits: 100 Thieves Esports Twitter

We can dive straight into the topic. Accordingly, the likes of both of the following players have in fact left the team:

  • Nicholas “nitr0″ Cannella
  • Joshua “steel” Nissan

Accordingly, both players did in fact come from CS:GO, and the community has speculated their return to the former esport.

Regardless, the active roster now looks like the following as listed:

  • Spencer “Hiko” Martin
  • Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk
  • Ethan “Ethan” Arnold
  • Johann “seven” Hernandez (substitute)
Credits: 100 Thieves Esports Twitter

This is tough to see for 100 Thieves. Anyways, we’re excited to see them sign some new talent to get them back to the top of the international scene like they once were a long time ago:

  • 3rd @ VCT 2021 NA LCQ
  • 3rd-4th @ VCT 2021 Stage 3 Masters Berlin
  • 2nd @ VCT 2021: NA Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs
  • 1st @ VCT NA Stage 2 Challengers 1

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VALORANT Champions Day 6 Recap – Upsets as Sentinels Disappoint

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, Day 6 of VALORANT Champions is a day of competitive VALORANT that will never be forgotten. Accordingly, the favourites have fallen in surprising fashion together with more surprises too. Read on as we dive into all the details in our VALORANT Champions Day 6 recap!

VALORANT Champions Day 6 Recap – Everyone is Shocked

Below, we’ll be listing all of the match-ups which took place on December 6th with a short discussion:

  • ACEND vs Team Envy (0-2)
Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

Kicking things off with a bang, we were treated with an EMEA and NA face-off. As the two teams fought for the qualification into the Quaterfinal, Team Envy were pushed aside by Acend.

  • X10C Esport vs VIVO KEYD (2-0)

Although wildly favoured, Vivo Keyd would fall short. Yep, it was a thrashing by X10C. Bearing this in mind, Vivo Keyd are out of the competition and X10C are staying alive.

  • KRU Esports vs Sentinels (2-1)
Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

This is the most viewed game at the event so far! Over 800,000 watched as the favourites of the event faltered. Accordingly, Sentinels fell in the biggest upset of the entire year, as a LATAM team took down the giants.

Indeed, we can’t wait to see what the next few days bring! Accordingly, we’ll be sure to keep bringing the news.

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T1 VALORANT Roster 2022 – Signing Steel From 100T

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

While VALORANT Champions is taking place, teams that didn’t make it are making changes. Accordingly, T1 VALORANT Roster 2022 has made some official changes. Indeed, read on as we cover this recent change which has made shockwaves in the community!

T1 VALORANT Roster 2022 – A Great Signing

Specifically, they’ve signed the likes of Joshua “steel” Nissan all the way from 100 Thieves. Recognized as an in-game leader and a strong competitor based in CS:GO, this is a great signing for T1.

Credits: T1 Twitter

Accordingly, this is the roster for the upcoming season:

  • Tyler “Skadoodle” Latham
  • Timothy “autimatic” Ta
  • Rahul “curry” Nemani
  • Anthony “dawn” Hagopian
  • Zander “thwifo” Kim
  • Joshua “steel” Nissan

What’s the aim here? Well, it’s clear that T1 want to climb up the ranks in North America in order to better their chances on the international stage.

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Credits: Riot Games
  • 5-6th @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 2
  • 1-4th @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 2 Open Qualifier
  • 9-16th @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 1: Open Qualiifer

This is definitely a strong roster, though we’ll have to see how the rest of North America looks after the off-season.

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FunPlus Phoenix VALORANT Roster – Signing ardiis

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Earlier thie year and also last year, FunPlus Phoenix were one of the top European VALORANT rosters in the world. However, they’ve fallen since and have been struggling. Accordingly, it’s no surprise that we have news regarding the FunPlus Phoenix VALORANT roster below!

FunPlus Phoenix VALORANT Roster – Gunning for EMEA

The team has been going through a small whirlwind of changes since August. Accordingly, the likes of menegh, peca and ShadoW have all departed. Now, we have the following roster to look forward to competing:

Credits: FPX Twitter
  • Kirill “ANGE1″ Karasiow
  • Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky
  • Pontus “Zyppan” Eek
  • Dmitry “SUYGETSU” Ilyushin
  • Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks

A lot of work needs to be put in, and that’s quite clear when looking at their most recent performances:

  • 9-12th @ Red Bull Home Ground #2
  • 9-12th @ VCT 2021 EMEA Stage 3 Challengers
  • 4th @ VCT 2021: Europe Stage 3 Challengers 1
Credits: FPX Twitter

As you can imagine, such a change comes after the immense disappointment of not making it to VALORANT Champions. That’s why they’ve brought in “ardiis” from the likes of Team Heretics.

We’re excited to see if this team can make a return to the top of the European region this coming season.

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VALORANT Champions Day 1 Recap – No Surprises

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Just yesterday, if you’re unaware, the largest VALORANT esports events ever kicked off! Indeed, the Group Stage kicked off and we got to enjoy some of the early reaction. Bearing this in mind, read on as we cover your very own VALORANT Champions Day 1 Recap!

VALORANT Champions Day 1 Recap – Kicking off Groups C and D

Credits: VCT Twitter

So, now we’ll be taking a look at all three matches which took place yesterday.

  • Full Sense vs Vision Striker – (0-2)

Starting things off in Group D, Vision Strikers would have to take down Full Sense. Accordingly, Vision Strikers are the favourites for this match and the entire group too. That’s why nobody’s surprised that they made quick work of Full Sense in two maps.

  • Team Vikings vs Crazy Raccoon – (2-0)

Moving over to the first match of Group D, this match was a lot more disputed. Indeed, although we weren’t aware who would come out on top, Team Vikings let us know who’s boss. They’ll likely be challenging Gambit for dominance in this group.

Credits: VCT Twitter
  • Cloud9 Blue vs Fnatic (1-2)

Definitely the most competitive series of the evening, the excited Cloud9 team from the LCQ dived into this knowing that Fnatic were the favourites. Accordingly, Fnatic handled business, not very easily, but still managed to come out on top.

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G2 Esports VALORANT Roster – Dropping koldamenta

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, only the best teams in the world were invited to the ongoing VALORANT Champions event. Accordingly, some teams unfortunately did not make the cut by the closest of margins. One such team hailing from EMEA is none other than G2 Esports. Read on as we provide an update regarding the G2 Esports VALORANT roster!

G2 Esports VALORANT Roster – Leaving a Big Gap

Honestly, the team has been solid all season-long, however, they missed out on VCT. That means that despite consistency, they can enjoy some improvement heading into the future.

VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

Indeed, that’s the mentality behind the organization’s most recent move. Specifically, they’ve offiically dropped the likes of Jose “koldamenta” Herrero from the roster, leaving a player gap to fill in the future.

Bearing this in mind, the following is the active roster currently for G2 Esports:

  • Oscar “mixwell” Colocho
  • Zygimantas “nukkye” Chmieliauskas
  • Auni “AvovA” Chahade
  • Wassim “keloqz” Cista

As we’ll re-iterate, whoever is chosen to replace the likes of the Spaniard will need to try and help the organization improve on their record from last seaosn, including:

VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games
  • 3rd @ VCT EMEA Last Chance Qualifier
  • 3-4th @ VCT Stage 3 Masters Berlin
  • 4th @ VCT 2021 Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs

We’ll be keeping an eye out for this exciting swap.

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How to Watch VALORANT Champions 2021 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Over the past year, the Valorant Champions Tour has been building up to one event – VALORANT Champions 2021! Accordingly, following several regional events completed, we have our final collection of teams to celebrate the climax of the first official year of VALORANT esports. Indeed, read on for all of your viewership details in the following article!

Event Background

Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

As I’ll reiterate, all the teams in the world have fought to earn a seed at this prestigious Major event. Taking place in Berlin in an offline environment, we have the top 16 teams in the world competing for over $1,000,000 of prize pool.

Organized by Riot and running from the 1st December to 12th December, this is the largest event of the season. Accordingly, below find your competitors listed for you, and considering how they qualified:

  • Gambit Esports – Masters Berlin
  • Sentinels – NA Circuit Points
  • Team Envy – NA Circuit Points
  • KRU Esports – LATAM Circuit Points
  • Team Vikings – BR Circuit Points
  • Keyd Stars – BR Circuit Points
  • Acend – EMEA Circuit Points
  • Fnatic – EMEA Circuit Points
  • Vision Strikers – KR Circuit Points
  • Crazy Raccoon – JP Circuit Points
  • X10 CRIT – SEA Circuit Points
  • Team Secret – SEA Circuit Points
  • Cloud9 Blue – NA LCQ
  • Team Liquid – EMEA LCQ
  • FURIA Esports – SA LCQ
  • FULL SENSE – APAC LCQ

Bearing that in mind, let’s talk format.

Format

Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

In terms of format, Riot Games are doing what they do best. Accordingly, a two-stage competition looks to take place.

First, we’ll have a Group Stage. Here, 4 groups of four teams will commpete in a double-elimination format. They’ll be fighting to be the 2 of 4 teams to progress following the BO3 matches to make it to eh Playoffs. Indeed, the following are your groups:

  • A Group – Acend, Team Envy, X10 CRIT, Keyd Stars
  • B Group – Sentinels, KRU Esports, Team Liquid, FURIA Esports
  • C Group – Gambit Esports, Team Vikings, Team Secret, Crazy Raccoon
  • D Group – Vision Strikers, Fnatic, FULL SENSE, Cloud9 Blue

Finally, after the Group Stage, we have our final 8 teams. Indeed, they’ll be seeded into a single-elimination bracket. All matches will be BO3 except for the Grand Final being BO5.

Schedule for the VALORANT Champions 2021 (CET)

Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

Here are the first few days of competition:

1st December

  • FULL SENSE vs VISION Strikers (15:00)
  • CR vs VKS (18:00)
  • Cloud9 Blue vs Fnatic (21:00)

2nd December

  • Team Secret vs Gambit Esports (15:00)
  • Team Liquid vs KRU Esports (18:00)
  • FURIA vs Sentinels (21:00)

For the remaining schedule, we recommend checking out the entire schedule here.

Watch VALORANT Champions 2021 on esportsguide

Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

You can also watch VALORANT Champions 2021 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

VALORANT Champions 2021

Predictions

So, how do we measure who the top team is? Here are your top 10 teams following Stage 3 Masters:

  1. Gambit Esports
  2. Team Envy
  3. 100 Thieves
  4. G2 Esports
  5. Acend
  6. Sentinels
  7. Vision Strikers
  8. KRU Esports
  9. SuperMassive Blaze
  10. F4Q
Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

Although they placed lower at Stage 3 Masters, we’d like to favour Sentinels in this upcoming event as they’ve dominated this past year and will look to continue doing so.

However, Gambit Esports are standing in their way and could win it too. We can’t wait to see how it boils down.

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