![]() With this overarching concept in mind, Riot Games went on to seek out artists who vibed with the idea. This is why everything in Valorant esports is intentionally mirrored, from its clothing to its lighting and even its championship trophy. “It has certain colors, it’s reflective because the lore is about the mirror verse, and you have duality, like alpha and omega.” “As the creative for VCT, I have a specific vision for what VCT looks and feels like: it feels angular, not straight, not linear, not round,” JB explained. Credit: Riot GamesĪfter Riot had set the creative direction for VCT back in 2020, they sought out talent who would fit the brand’s style, but also be able to express themselves. JB himself had a career in music, and many of the professionals working on VCT events have a similar creative background, which is why they “look so different as an esport,” down to the clothing, lights, design, and video content. It’s a thing that you love, and then that love somehow leads you to where you are today.” “Esports is not one of those things that you can go to school for to get into. “We’re looking for people who are not necessarily in esports, but who love esports,” JB told ONE Esports. The hosts, casters, interviewers, and players on the panel were dressed by stylists Christina Greiner and Mina Katharina Muraschkin, whom JB bought in from the entertainment industry. ![]() How Valorant esports developed its own style in a short span of two years Credit: Riot Gamesįor the first time in 12 years on a Riot Games esports broadcast, custom-printed cloth and clothes were created and worn by talent on the Valorant Champions 2022 show in Istanbul, Turkey. The 7 best gameplay moments in League of Legends Worlds history.Exclusive: How Riot prepares Valorant pro players for their epic walkouts.In this exclusive interview with ONE Esports, Riot Games Executive Producer of Valorant Esports Events, Jean-Baptiste (JB) Blot, talks about what the team took away from its LoL esports predecessor, why professionals outside of esports were brought in, and the theme for Valorant’s newly franchised esports scene next year. The real-world roots of Valorant also stood in stark contrast to the more cartoonish and fantastical (and more recently, anime-inspired) League of Legends champions. Everything about the game and its esports scene was distinct, which gave viewers a completely different feel from the far more established LoL esports leagues - one that was edgy, cool, and diverse, headlined by agents from various countries, cultures, and backgrounds. Just half a year later, Valorant esports kicked off in 2021. Then, on June 2, Riot Games released its first-ever FPS title, Valorant, 10 years after debuting League of Legends.
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