Category: Valorant

Sentinels VALORANT Roster 2022 – Resigning Rawkus as Head Coach

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, the Sentinels roster has only struggled since last year. As one of the most popular teams, the Sentinels VALORANT Roster 2022 has been under much scrutiny. Accordingly, they’ve finally decided to go back and resign their former coach – read on to learn more!

Sentinels VALORANT Roster 2022 – Bringing It In

Credits: Sentinels Twitter

Specifically, we’re referring to the likes of Shane “Rawkus” Flaherty. Acting as a former coach on loan from FaZe Clan, he did help the roster the last time he was around. Yet, they parted ways with the coach back in February.

Well, now he’s back and handling the roster once again:

  • Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan
  • Hunter “SicK” Mims
  • Michael “dapr” Gulino
  • Tyson “TenZ” Ngo
  • Eric “Kanpeki” Xu
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

At this point in time, the NA Stage 2 Challengers Open Qualifier 2 is here. To make it the top end, they’ll need to place in the top 4. The community will be very disappointed should this team fail to make it further:

  • 7-8th @ VCT 2022 NA Stage 2 Challengers – Open Qualifier 1
  • 7-8th @ VCT 2022 NA Stage 1 Challengers
  • 9-12th @ VALORANT Champions 2021
  • 5-8th @ VCT 2021: Stage 3 Masters Berlin

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VALORANT Esports 2023 – Riot Introducing Partnership System

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, Riot Games has announced a new ‘era’ of competitive VALORANT. Accordingly, a new press release offers some exciting details regarding VALORANT Esports 2023 – read on as provide a quick summary!

VALORANT Esports 2023 – Reaching a New Level

Accordingly, take a look first at the following Tweet which summarizes the news and offers a link to the original press release:

Credits: VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

Below, we’ve done our best to list some points as concisely as possible:

  • Path to Pro – creating an engine which integrates the esports ecosystem and the ranked play system
  • Domestic Leagues – integrated with in-game tournament mode, Riot Games plans to organize many smaller regional tournaments to allow new talent to grow
  • Game Changers – they look to continue expanding the female VALORANT esports community
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games
  • Third Party Tournaments – opening a window in the season to allow third-party event organizers to spice up the circuit
  • International Leagues and Global Tournaments – a new push to have the best teams making up Leagues with a long-term partnership model!

Accordingly, it’s this last point which has everyone excited! Considering the franchising of League of Legends, this sounds very familiar.

Indeed, franchising might be the next step for competitive VALORANT!

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Acend VALORANT Roster 2022 – Dropping Two, Signing Two!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

For those tuned it, it’s been a tough time for the Acend VALORANT Roster 2022. Indeed, for those unaware, the former World Champions have struggled these past few months, with multiple changes. Read on as we discuss further moves to the team!

Acend VALORANT Roster 2022 – New Faces Here

Credits: Acend Twitter

Accordingly, these look to be the final set of changes for the time being. Indeed, as they continue to reevaulate their World Champions roster, they’ve decided to let go of the following players:

  • Vladyslav “Kiles” Shvets
  • Santeri “BONECOLD” Sassi

Having benched them earlier this month, it’s no surprise. Accordingly, it seems Acend were waiting to find replacements. After finding them, here is the roster announced:

  • Mehmet “cNed” Ipek
  • Patryk “starxo” Kopzczynski
  • Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt
  • Vakaris “vakk” Bebravicius
  • Ondrej “MONSTEERR” Petru
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

Both European youngsters show massive promise, with Vakaris “vakk” Bebravicius having recently won the French Open Tour and Ondrej “MONSTEERR” Petru on one of the top Spanish teams.

Let’s see if they can make on impact on Europe like they once did:

  • 9-10th @ VCT 2022: EMEA Stage 1 Challengers
  • 1st @ VALORANT Champions 2021
  • 5-8th @ VCT 2021: Stage 3 Masters – Berlin
  • 3rd @ VCT 2021: EMEA Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs
  • 1st @ VCT 2021: Europe Stage 3 Challengers 1

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FaZe VALORANT Roster 2022 – New Team Revealed!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Over the past stage, the FaZe VALORANT Roster 2022 failed to find any success of any form. Accordingly, change was on the menu. Finally, before Stage 2 kicks off, we have a look at the new roster!

FaZe VALORANT Roster 2022 – New Team Revealed!

Accordingly, they’ve made some huge changes. Most players they’ve added have come from the likes of Rise – fellow North American talent. Take a look below:

Credits: FaZe Clan Twitter

Here’s the full roster:

  • Andrej “babybay” Francisty
  • Quan “dicey” Tran
  • Phat “supamen” Le
  • Kevin “poised” Ngo
  • Jake “POACH” Brumleve

Which also puts the following two players on the bench right now:

  • Xavier “flyuh” Carlson
  • Christopher “LarryBanks” Doyi
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

It’s clear that FaZe is investing in its VALORANT roster. Accordingly, they also have a new coaching staff to back up their roster. It’s clear that they are desperate to reach the VCT Playoffs this time around compared to before:

  • 1st @ Proving Grounds Spring 2022
  • 7-8th @ 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 Qualifier
  • 17-32nd @ VCT 2021 NA Stage 3 Challengers 1 – Open Qualifier

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VCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik Recap – OpTic Win for NA!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

What an incredible weekend for competitive VALORANT! Indeed, apart from massive content announcements, the first Major of the year concluded. Read on as we dive deeper into the VCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik recap below!

VCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik Recap – Return of a Region

Credits: VCT Twitter

Accordingly, if you haven’t heard yet – competitive VALORANT has gone back home to North America.

With $675,000 on the line, the top 12 teams in the world went head to head. Notably, OpTic showed up not as the first seed in NA, but a second seed.

Looking initially wobbly, OpTic started the tournament with a 0-2 loss to XERXIA. However, from that game on, they went flawless in the group, winning a rematch Decider match.

Credits: VCT Twitter

Heading into the bracket, here are the matches OpTic went through to reach the Upper Bracket Final:

  • 2-1 over The Guard
  • 2-1 over DRX

Yet, in the Upper Bracket they would fall short in a 2-1 loss to LOUD, from Brazil. Knocked down to the Lower Bracket Final, they would then not lose a single map – sweeping ZETA DIVISION and sweeping LOUD in the Grand Final!

A massive victory for North America, this is also OpTic’s first international win in competitive VALORANT!

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NRG VALORANT Roster 2022 – Signing Ethan from 100 Thieves

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Recently, we saw changes to the 100 Thieves VALORANT Roster. Accordingly, some players were let go of and started looking for a home. Indeed, that seems to be taking place with the NRG VALORANT Roster 2022 – read on for a roster change update!

NRG VALORANT Roster 2022 – Likely Improved

Credits: NRG Twitter

Specifically, NRG has struggled in North American VALORANT, failing to reach the regional Challengers Playoffs. Trying their best but failing, changes were always down the pipeline.

With the likes of Ethan “Ethan” Arnold on the market from 100 Thieves, signing him was a great idea to put into action. By benching the likes of Bradley “ANDROID” Fodor, they’ve signed the player to make up the current roster as announced today:

  • Sam “s0m” Oh
  • Daniel “eeiu” Vucenovic
  • Ian “tex” Botsch
  • James “hazed” Cobb
  • Ethan “Ethan” Arnold
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games

Indeed, many argue that Ethan “Ethan” Arnold was actually one of the best players on the 100 Thieves roster.

Bearing this in mind, many expect this team to improve for the next Stage of competition:

  • 9-10th @ VCT 2022 NA Stage 1 Challengers
  • 5-8th @ NSG Winter Championship
  • 1-8th @ NSG Winter Championship – Last Chance Qualifier
  • 1-4th @ VCT 2022 NA Stage 1 Challengers – Open Qualifier

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NYXL VALORANT Roster Revealed – Representing New York

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, the North American region is full of organizations that want to make it big in VALORANT. Indeed, that’s what The Guard managed to do! Bearing this in mind, the NYXL VALORANT Roster has just been revealed and has high hopes for the future!

NYXL VALORANT Roster 2022 – High Hopes

Credits: NYXL Twitter

Specifically, the parent company is NYXL – the roster was formerly known as Andbox and is officially titled ‘NYFU’. Regardless, the name isn’t essential.

What’s more is this very interesting roster which they’ve assembled using many players from many different rosters.

Take a look at the roster below, together with any former teams:

  • Chad “Oderus” Miller
  • Diondre “YaBoiDre” Bond – Evil Geniuses former
  • Andrew “ShoT_UP” Orlowski – FaZe Clan former
  • Jason “neptune” Tran – Rise Clan Former
  • Jason “JSUNG” Sung – Soniqs Former
VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

Considering this approach, there are high hopes for this roster. Cleaning their roster out after failing to reach VALORANT Champions Tour, they’ll be competing in Stage 2 to try and make it big in the region.

Naturally, the organization hopes to improve over their former results in the region:

  • 9-16th @ Knights Gauntlet Circuit Monthly 2022: April
  • 3-4th @ NSG: Summer Champoinship – Open 2
  • 3rd @ Knights Area Monthly Gauntlet 2022: February
  • 17-20th @ NSG: Winter Championship

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VALORANT Alliance Roster 2022 – Completely Swept

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, sometimes things just don’t go too well for a roster. Indeed, after trying everything, sometimes organizations decided to either step back or start things over. Bearing this in mind, this is the story behind the VALORANT Alliance Roster 2022 below!

VALORANT Alliance Roster 2022 – Starting Over

VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

Since the beginning, the roster has struggled to find notably success in the European region for VALORANT.

Considering it’s one of the most competitive regions in the world, the roster simple couldn’t break through on the VALORANT Champions Tour circuit.

Bearing this in mind, the entire roster has now become inactive, namely the following:

  • Mathias “SEIDER” Seider
  • Tautvydas “hype” Paldavicius
  • Niels “luckeRRR” Jasiek
  • Enzo “Fearoth” Mestari (Loan0
  • Sigurd “Zik” Jensen
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games

Indeed, the organization has vowed to continue its interest in fielding a roster. However, moving forward they’ll need to improve their former outcomes below:

  • 4th @ VRL 2022 Northern Europe: Polaris Stage 1
  • 1-4th @ VRL 2022 Northern Europe: Polaris Stage 1 – Closed Qualifier
  • 5-6th @ VCT 2022: Europe Stage 1 Challengers – Closed Qualifier 2
  • 4th @ VCT 2022 Europe Stage 1 Challengers – Closed Qualifier
  • 2nd @ VALORANT Open Tour: France Finals

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New VALORANT Agent Fade – Bringing Another Initiator

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, over the past week there has been a tonne of buzz over at the competitive VALORANT. Accordingly, the New VALORANT Agent Fade has been revealed by Riot Games. Read on as we dive into what we know below!

New VALORANT Agent Fade – Number 20

Credits: VALORANT Twitter

After lots of leaks, Riot Games finally gave in yesterday in the VCT Masters Reykjavik event before DRX vs ZETA Division. Here we were given a lot of new information, to be backed up with a new cinematic trailer to be released on April 24th.

Indeed, opposite to the original thought, she’s an Initiator and not a Controller. Described by Riot Games as ‘Fade is the last person you want to find in the dark. But you’ll want to see where this trail leads’.

VCT NA Challengers Stage 3 2
Credits: Riot Games

The trailer comes in time for Act Three which will go live on April 26th.

Aimed to hunt down players, the Turkish agent looks to use fear to hunt down the opposition and help her teams fly to success.

Apart from the excitement outside the upcoming competitive VALORANT weekend, this new trailer is simply incredible for the community.

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VCT Stage 1 Reykjavik Update – The Final Six!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, the VALORANT Major has been an incredible ride. Accordingly, deep into the competition, not many teams remain. Read on as we provide our very own VCT Stage 1 Reykjavik Update below!

VCT Stage 1 Reykjavik Update – New Regions Here

Credits; VALORANT Champions Tour Twitter

So, for those unaware, yesterday the Upper Bracket Semifinals took place. Specifically, LOUD shocked everyone with their continued dominance, sweeping G2 Esports, while OpTic Gaming inched out DRX to earn a 2-1 win.

Accordingly, the losing teams fell down to the Lower Bracket, with two teams waiting to fight for elimination.

Heading into match day today, there are six teams left – yet two will be eliminated overnight.

Take a look at the matches remaining so far:

Upper Bracket Final (22nd April)

  • LOUD vs OpTic Gaming

Lower Bracket Round 2 (Today)

  • DRX vs ZETA DIVISION
  • G2 Esports vs Paper Rex
VCT EU Stage 3
Credits: Riot Games

Focusing on the two games in the Lower Bracket, each team is fighting for a spot in the top 4. As you can see, G2 Esports is the final team from EMEA, holding on to dear life while APAC and South Korea seem to be taking over.

That seems to be talking point right now – with only one NA team and one EMEA team, could we see a new region take the international throne?

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