Riot Games Advertises Valorant on Billboards Across India; Global Esports Adds New Coaching Staff and More
Valorant and India have a newfound relationship since the introduction of the Indian Agent Harbor. In their latest move to bolster the relationship with Indian fans, Riot Games has put billboards across India advertising Valorant as well as Indian creators and players.
Fans found the first and most prominent billboard in Bandra, Mumbai featuring Harbor with its blue colour theme along with the words, “Here to Level Up Global Esports”. The founder of Global Esports, Dr Rushindra Sinha reacted to the hoarding and said, “God damn, this looks epic!”. Check out the video below:
This is the Billboard put up by @riotgames @PlayVALORANT @ValorantEsports @playVALORANTsa for @GlobalEsportsIn 🥰😍🙌
Damn #GEFighting for sure 🤣 pic.twitter.com/lLlXs2b3YU
— Dr Rushindra Sinha (@RushindraSinha) December 15, 2022
That wasn’t the only hoarding found in Mumbai though, as a redditor on r/IndianGaming subreddit was quick to point out. This hoarding featured a similar aesthetic as the previous one but with words, “Making Waves Like 8Bit Thug”.
Fans also spotted a third hoarding featuring another content creator from India with similar blue theme featuring Harbor. This time, the billboard read, “Rake in Victories like Rakazone”. Check out both the hoardings below:
Global Esports adds new coaching staff for Valorant
In other news, Global Esports have signed two new assistant coaches. The team announced the complete coaching roster on Twitter, including head coach Hong “Eraser” Chang-Pyo.
Announcing our #VCT Pacific League Coaching Staff ’23
🇰🇷 Eraser @EraserKr : Head Coach
🇬🇧 Spin @coach_spin : Asst Coach
🇬🇧 Big Time @BigTimeVAL1 : Asst Coach@ValorantEsports #VCTPacific #GEFighting #GlobalEsports #GEWin pic.twitter.com/aVjnD5ZFp4— Global Esports (@GlobalEsportsIn) December 13, 2022
The two new assistant coaches are Peter “Spin” Bradford and Morgan “BigTime” Jay. They formerly worked at Spanish esports team, MAD Lions. Now the two will be assisting Eraser in getting the team ready to go for Valorant Champions Tour 2023.
Riot Games wants to end its deal with FTX
Lastly, on the topic of Riot Games, they wish to end the deal between FTX and LCS. According to a report by Dexterto, recent controversies related to former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX not being TSM title sponsor, and the bankruptcy of the platform has prompted Riot Games to end its working relationship with FTX.
At the moment, Riot Games has filed a motion (not a lawsuit) to reject the deal as FTX has caused reputational harm to the organisation. They are also ready to take action if FTX does not agree to the terms and conditions. FTX also owes a significant sum of money to Riot Games. Valorant fans can read more details about the motion in the Twitter thread below:
Riot Games just filed a motion in the FTX bankruptcy case to end their deal, pertaining to the League of Legends Championship series.
FTX still owes $6.25M (about half the payment) for 2022, and will owe $12.875M for 2023. Per the agreement, the payments escalate through 2028.
— Molly White (@molly0xFFF) December 17, 2022
