The year 2023 was a remarkable one for the gaming industry, as many new titles, updates, and events captivated millions of players around the world. Some of the biggest gaming giants also released their retrospectives for the year, highlighting their achievements, challenges, and future plans. Here are some of the key takeaways from the retrospectives of four major gaming companies: Giants Gaming, DetonatioN FocusMe, Evil Geniuses, and G2 Esports.
Giants Gaming: The Spanish esports organization had a successful year in Valorant, as they secured a spot in the EMEA league and announced their new roster with former NAVI and G2 players. They also expanded their presence in other titles, such as CS: GO, League of Legends, Rainbow Six, and Rocket League. Their Valorant team will debut at the VCT Kickoff event in Brazil, where they hope to make a strong impression.
DetonatioN FocusMe: The Japanese powerhouse dominated the Pacific league in Valorant, winning both the spring and summer splits and qualifying for the Valorant Champions 2023. They also performed well in other games, such as League of Legends, where they won the LJL 2023 Spring Split and represented Japan at the Mid-Season Invitational. Their Valorant team is looking forward to competing against the best teams in the world at the VCT Kickoff event in Brazil.
Evil Geniuses: The North American juggernauts made history by winning the Valorant Champions 2023, the first global tournament in the game’s history. They also achieved impressive results in other esports, such as Dota 2, where they placed second at The International 10, and CS: GO, where they reached the semifinals of the BLAST Premier World Finals. Their Valorant team is aiming to defend their title in 2024 and continue their dominance in the Americas league.
G2 Esports: The European giants had a turbulent year in Valorant, as they failed to qualify for the EMEA league and parted ways with some of their star players. However, they bounced back by signing leaf, a former Cloud9 player, as their fifth man and securing a spot in the VCT 2024 rostermania tracker. They also excelled in other games, such as League of Legends, where they won the LEC 2023 Summer Split and reached the quarterfinals of the World Championship. Their Valorant team is looking to reclaim their glory in 2024 and challenge the top teams in the EMEA league.