To clarify
Riot changed the way Valorant works so that any team can make/win an international tournament
But they chose 4 teams in NA to become partners
They give those teams millions of $$ AND a skin in the game (they get a percentage of sales)
If an unpartnered org builds a moneyball team that absolutely crushes at an international event- those players will be poached by a partnered org
It happened to us with Brawk and Mada going to NRG it is happening to C9 who just lost partnership and already letting their players shop around
I just don't know if it is worth competing in the esport long term as compared to investing into an esport with a truly open system
@Cubbyxx Appreciate and respect all the work youโve done for this scene. Iโll always believe jojo and inspired were capable of becoming that top 5 mid/jg duo in the world ๐ซก
Extremely excited to be joining @FlyQuest heading into 2027. Watching so much VAL this year and the upcoming circuit changes has me very eager to work with a team again. We've begun our scouting process and DMs are open to interested players, coaches, and agents.
Screw it, we're going to ASU anyway might as well livestream it.
Tune in for some chaos and a good cause tomorrow as we raise money for the @TrevorProject!