Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Timestamps below! Are you wondering what all the fuss is about Valorant? Well, we've got you covered. In this video, PVPX, Freedo and I discuss what are the similarities and differences between Valorant and Overwatch, why some people are hyped and why others don't care and what each game can learn from the success/mistakes of the other.


00:01:04 - Overall Thoughts on Valorant
00:05:24 - Why Are People Leaving Overwatch for Valorant?
00:10:30 - What Is Valorant Doing That Overwatch Didn't?
00:15:48 - Why Did APEX Legends Die?

00:17:33 - Are Content Creators Creating All The Hype?
00:24:30 - Do Casual Overwatch Players Hate Valorant?
00:29:05 - "Overwatch Shouldn't Have Added a Ranked Mode"
00:38:30 - Is Riot Better Than Blizzard?
00:44:10 - "You Think You Want It But You Don't" - The Arrogance of Blizzard
00:48:00 - Why Overwatch Needs Ability Overlap

00:51:25 - Valorant Gameplay - Same or Different to OW?
00:58:12 - "Valorant is Like a Real Sport"

1:01:00 - Where is Overwatch's Settled State?

1:04:10 - The Big Difference - Valorant is Much Slower Paced

1:08:21 - Watching Valorant Is Better Than Watching Overwatch?
1:14:30 - We Need To Simplify Overwatch

1:18:05 - PVP's Prediction For Valorant
1:23:04 - How Will Valorant Develop?

1:35:27 - Summary of Thoughts on Valorant Gameplay
1:36:39 - Concluding Thoughts



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