Valorant Champions Tour

iBUYPOWER Signs on as Official Partner and PC of VALORANT Champions Tour Americas

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iBUYPOWER, a leading manufacturer of high-performance custom gaming PCs, today announced it has become the official PC of VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Americas, VCT Game Changers North America, and VCT Game Changers Brazil. As iBUYPOWER celebrates its 25th anniversary, the partnership amplifies and highlights iBUYPOWER's dedication and integral role in supporting esports players with quality and reliable tools to succeed in their craft.

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  • The partnership highlights iBUYPOWER's top-tier PC hardware commitment for VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Americas International League, VCT Game Changers North America, and VCT Game Changers Brazil esports leagues.
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iBUYPOWER, a leading manufacturer of high-performance custom gaming PCs, today announced it has become the official PC of VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Americas, VCT Game Changers North America, and VCT Game Changers Brazil.
  • For VALORANT Americas pros and fans looking for the gold standard PC experience and wanting to frag like their favorite team, iBUYPOWER will make available a series of Official VCT Americas 'Spec-Approved' PCs.
  • To learn more about the Official VCT Americas 'Spec-Approved' PCs from iBUYPOWER, please visit: https://www.ibuypower.com/community/partners/riotgames/valorant-champion...
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Raidiant Named Tournament Partner for Verizon VALORANT Game Changers North America and Raidiant Academy

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raidiant, the leading women's esports broadcast operator, is thrilled to announce its partnership with VALORANT Game Changers NA, a competitive program from Riot Esports, to present the highly anticipated return of the Verizon VALORANT Game Changers North America, a prestigious tournament series for women. Further, Raidiant has unveiled the latest academy program for up-and-coming VALORANT Game Changers NA players, titled the Raidiant Academy.

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  • Further, Raidiant has unveiled the latest academy program for up-and-coming VALORANT Game Changers NA players, titled the Raidiant Academy.
  • Raidiant has been named the official tournament organizer for the 2024 VALORANT Game Changers North America season.
  • For 2024, the VALORANT Game Changers NA Academy program will continue as Raidiant Academy.
  • Raidiant and VALORANT Game Changers NA invite esports enthusiasts and VALORANT fans alike to witness the exciting battles and breakthrough moments that will unfold during the upcoming Game Changers series.

Sports App Market is driven by the advent of visual technologies for sports - Technavio

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Technavio uncovers the significant impact of sports app visual technologies.

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  • Technavio uncovers the significant impact of sports app visual technologies.
  • The sports app market growth is driven by several key factors, including the adoption of visual technologies for sports, increased research and development (R&D) activities in sports app development, and the growing penetration of smartphones.
  • This trend, along with the adoption of advanced content management apps, is fueling the growth of the sports app market in the region.
  • Technavio highlights the emerging trends of Sports App Market:
    Emerging Trend: The rise in e-sports events is a significant trend influencing market growth.

HyperX Announces VALORANT Champions Tour-Inspired Keycap in Collaboration with Riot Games

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX x VALORANT Champions Tour Spark Limited Edition Keycap.

Key Points: 
  • HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX x VALORANT Champions Tour Spark Limited Edition Keycap.
  • The keycap is uniquely crafted to showcase support for your favorite VALORANT Champions and competing teams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822430792/en/
    HyperX Announces VALORANT Champions Tour-Inspired Keycap in Collaboration with Riot Games (Graphic: Business Wire)
    HyperX and Riot Games collaborated to create a champion-tier keycap that boasts a gold color and showcases the VCT Spark logo and tournament year.
  • This collaboration with Riot Games has resulted in a fun, spirited, and memorable design that perfectly captures the essence of competitive gaming during this year's Champions tournament.

FAZE CLAN WELCOMES STRANGER THINGS ACTRESS AND TWITCH STREAMER GRACE VAN DIEN

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FaZe Clan Inc. ("FaZe Clan"), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, announced the newest addition to their roster, Grace Van Dien aka FaZe Bluefille [pronounced /bloo · fee/]. Well known for her role as Chrissy Cunningham in season four of Stranger Things, Grace is taking the industry by storm and giving her community a whole new look into her life by channeling her gaming skills and becoming a dedicated Twitch streamer (streaming today on twitch.com/bluefille).

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FaZe Clan Inc. ("FaZe Clan"), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, announced the newest addition to their roster, Grace Van Dien aka FaZe Bluefille [pronounced /bloo · fee/].
  • "Ever since my first meeting with FaZe, we shared the same vision in working together to create lasting change for female gamers in this industry,' said Grace Van Dien aka FaZe Bluefille.
  • Grace adds another element to the team and she's a great fit for the future of FaZe Clan."
  • "Grace exemplifies the unwavering personal identity and resilience required to help pave the way in the necessary evolution of female gamers," said FaZe Clan President, Erik Anderson.

HyperX and Riot Games Extend Global Partnership for VALORANT Champions Tour

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, and Riot Games today announced a multi-year partnership extension for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT).

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  • HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, and Riot Games today announced a multi-year partnership extension for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT).
  • First established as a VCT founding partner in 2021, HyperX remains the official partner for gaming keyboard, mice, and mouse pads for one of the world’s fastest-growing esports.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230309005028/en/
    HyperX and Riot Games Extend Global Partnership for VALORANT Champions Tour (Photo: Business Wire)
    “HyperX is excited to continue our Founding Partner role with the VALORANT gaming franchise in bringing better gaming experiences, together,” said Jessany van ’t Hoff, Head of Global Gaming Partnerships for HyperX.
  • “As a founding partner of the VCT, HyperX has been a valuable asset to the growth of our sport from the beginning, and we’re thrilled to extend our relationship as VCT embarks on its third season under a new global league structure,” said Leo Faria, Global Head of VALORANT Esports at Riot Games.

FAZE CLAN SIGNS ORGANIZATION'S FIRST ALL FEMALE PROFESSIONAL ESPORTS TEAM

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FaZe Clan Inc. ("FaZe Clan"), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, announced a ground-breaking moment for FaZe and the gaming industry: the signing of FaZe's first all-female professional esports team. The new team, which will compete under FaZe's VALORANT banner is comprised of pro players Jennifer "refinnej" Le, Emma "emy" Choe,  Vannesa Emely "panini" Emory, Madison "maddiesuun" Mann, and Diane "di^" Tran.

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  • INTRODUCING FAZE'S NEW FEMALE VALORANT ROSTER: FAZE REFINNEJ, FAZE EMY, FAZE PANINI,  FAZE MADDIESUUN AND FAZE DI^
    LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FaZe Clan Inc. ("FaZe Clan"), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, announced a ground-breaking moment for FaZe and the gaming industry: the signing of FaZe's first all-female professional esports team.
  • "It's been a long time coming but we're stoked to officially announce bringing on our first all female esports pro team for VALORANT," said Erik Anderson, Head of Esports at FaZe Clan.
  • Before joining FaZe Clan, the women played together on various pro teams throughout the years, making the new FaZe Clan female VALORANT team an exciting reunion.
  • Madison " FaZe maddiesuun" Mann is joining the FaZe Clan female VALORANT roster as the team's skilled Duelist Agent.

Pole To Win Launches North American Valorant Esports Team, OR Esports

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PTW announced today that they have added a second Esports team to their growing roster of winning teams. Their new team, formerly known as Stealing Lunch Money, will now be known as OR Esports and consists of Jonard Penaflor, Dayton Akau, Vincent Nguyen, Chase Linder, and Elijah Hawkins. The team is currently ranked 10th  in North America for Valorant on PC.

Key Points: 
  • Games industry leader PTW launches a Valorant-focused PC Esports team, adding to their global roster of winning teams.
  • The team is currently ranked 10th in North America for Valorant on PC.
  • PTW saw early success in Esports with their PubG Mobile team, OR Esports, based in India.
  • You may have caught OR Esports's Valorant team playing in the Challengers League: North America portion of the Valorant Champions Tour, Riot's official 2023 tournament circuit.