Grand Canyon University, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona are fielding teams that could build a following for the game released in early June, according to esports players and coaches. The free-to-play game is blend of “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” style gameplay and objectives and “Overwatch” style abilities and player characters has drawn players from those games. PHOENIX – Riot Games’ “Valorant” could be the next big collegiate esport in Arizona. A team of five agents in Riot Games’ competitive shooter game “Valorant,” a new release that some Arizona players say could be the next big thing in esports.
