Cheating Scandal at VALORANT Game Changers: noot noot Disqualified
Controversy Erupts as Community Reacts to Cheating Allegations in NA Series Three Main Event
In a stunning turn of events at the VALORANT Game Changers NA Series Three main event, drama and controversy once again took center stage, overshadowing the intense competition.
The community is in uproar after noot noot, an unsigned team that made it to the main event, faced accusations of using third-party software to boost their in-game performance, leading to a forfeit loss and a full-scale investigation by Riot Competitive Operations. Riot Anti-Cheat flagged noot noot during their lower bracket match against Complexity GX3 on October 5th after an extended technical pause. |
This prompted Riot to take swift action, marking the beginning of a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.
The revelation of cheating by noot noot has ignited a firestorm of anger among members of the VALORANT Game Changers community. Some players from the Shopify Rebellion team, who finished second in the global Game Changers Championship last year, openly ridiculed noot noot for their supposed cheating. |
Notable personalities within the VALORANT esports scene, some of whom have been in the ranks of Game Changers since its debut, also voiced their disdain. SR's coach, robwiz, infamous for receiving a match ban after an altercation with C9 White last year, denounced noot noot's actions as "beyond pathetic." C9 White, who had faced noot noot earlier, also criticized the team, further fueling the controversy.
Even the renowned content creator Disguised Toast expressed his disappointment, especially after his team suffered defeat at the hands of noot noot, resulting in their eventual elimination from the tournament. In a statement, Disguised Toast lamented spending "over $300k on developing a roster" and investing considerable time and money, only to be defeated by a team subsequently disqualified for cheating.
As of now, noot noot has been disqualified from the tournament, and Complexity GX3 has been awarded the VALORANT victory, allowing them to progress in the lower bracket.
The outcome of the comprehensive investigation initiated by Riot Competitive Operations remains pending, with the VALORANT community anxiously awaiting further details surrounding this shocking incident.
The VCT Game-Changers tournament is focused on giving women in eSports, as well as other marginalized genders in the gaming community, a fair opportunity. By opening the doors to professional gaming to these players, Valorant is not only boosting visibility for their social issues but also showing that everyone is relevant in the world of gaming and no one should be left behind.
The VALORANT competitive world has been thriving so far, and a big part of it stems from the safe and supportive community the game fosters. This is the main reason why it’s so shocking to see a professional competitive team from this tournament cheat.
The VCT Game Changers squads have upheld a standard of responsibility and social awareness that has now become tarnished by the actions of a single team. It’s good to know that the remaining members of Game Changers do not endorse or support noot noot’s actions. Without a doubt, we won’t be seeing another announcement like this in the near future.
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