- While the return of the Rocket League Championship Series is still a while away, Team Vitality, Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s (Unilever) are creating the winter event of the season by bringing together international game legends in person, including ViolentPanda, Scrub Killa and jstn., as well as their current world champion zen, Alpha54 and Radosin.
- Inspired by the NBA All-Star Game format, this showmatch will warm the hearts of fans during this Rocket League-free winter period. Invited to escape the cold, fans will be able to find comfort in a cozy mountain chalet thanks to a V.Hive transformed for the occasion.
- Throughout the evening, Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s will host various activities with the players and fans. Cookie dough, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Peanut Butter cup…. Which frozen treat will best comfort fans during this winter evening by the stream?
- To find out, join us on December 15, 2023, from 8 p.m. on Team Vitality’s Twitch channel and TikTok account, hosted by Rocket Baguette’s Boyan and LifeIsCool. Or on the Twitch channel of the famous international caster JohnnyBoi_i!
Paris, Monday, December 11, 2023 – Team Vitality, a leading esports team in France and Europe, is partnering with the Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum brands to break the endless wait before the return of competition. With The Frozen All Stars, the club and Unilever brands are offering an exceptional showmatch, bringing together an incredible lineup for an evening full of twists and turns. To be enjoyed without moderation at V.Hive or… nice and warm under a blanket!
A FIVE-SNOWFLAKE CASTING FOR A MEMORABLE ESPORTS EVENING
Team Vitality, Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum are waking up a Rocket League lineup that will give fans chills. Starting with the return of Team Vitality players Yanis » Alpha54 » Champenois, Andrea » Radosin » Radovanovic, Alexis » zen » Bernier and the brand-new Head Coach Victor » Fairy Peak! « Locquet. The reigning 2023 RLCS World Champions and Spring Split Major champions are making their big return!
“The Frozen All Stars” will have the pleasure of welcoming other monsters from the international Rocket League scene, including:
- Jos « ViolentPanda » van Meurs is a 25-year-old Dutch player. He has two world champion titles (2017 and 2018) won with legends Kaydop and Turbopolsa. ViolentPanda was also crowned European champion in 2020. Now a coach at Dignitas, he has extensive strategic experience and knows how to create space for his teammates in key moments of the game.
- Kyle « Scrub Killa » Robertson is Scottish and 20 years old. He is known for his 1V1 game level during showmatches organized by JohnnyBoi_i. The young talent of his time was very quickly spotted to join Team Vitality. With the club, he became a world champion alongside Kaydop and Fairy Peak!. That same year, he finished as a finalist at the Worlds against NRG.
- Justin « jstn. » Morales is a 21-year-old American player. He earned legendary status thanks to an incredible 0-second goal to equalize in the Season 5 final (which unfortunately was not enough to win!). He is notably known for his in-game mechanics. In 2019, he achieved final glory against Team Vitality at the World Championships, where he scored the winning goal.
- Bruno Alexandre « Acronik » dos Santos Lopes is Portuguese and 18 years old. He made a name for himself thanks to his in-game mechanics, becoming the first player to perform a double reset in a match against Solary during the RLCS X season. Formerly a player for Team Liquid, Acronik finished in the top 4 at the 2022-2023 Worlds alongside players Oski and Atow.
FREESTYLE ON THE SERVER!
Throughout the evening, “The Frozen All Stars” promises highly competitive matches with a breathtaking display of skill and strategy. The evening will take place in three parts with different modes, each separated by delicious interludes for the fans:
- Game 1: player mix! Following a fan vote on Twitter, the players will be divided into two teams. This is the first time spectators will have the chance to watch a match bringing together players like zen or Scrub Killa on the same team.
- Game 2: 1v1 tournament, for the Team Vitality players! After a first competitive game, the second part of the showmatch returns to basics.
- Game 3: 3v3, Team Vitality vs. their guests! The match will switch back to 3v3 format with the Team Vitality roster coached by FairyPeak!, against the international players. Each international player will have the opportunity to take on the heavy responsibility of the coaching role!
Coming back on the field for the #FrozenAllStars@ViolentPandaRL is our first guest 🫡 pic.twitter.com/z5SoIqGwcA
— Team Vitality 🐝 (@TeamVitality) December 9, 2023
V.HIVE TRANSFORMS INTO A SKI RESORT FOR THE NIGHT
The Frozen All Stars showmatch will also welcome a few lucky fans at V.Hive. To participate, fans must register online for free via a form. On site, they will have the chance to watch the showmatch, and also the pleasure of participating in multiple activities.
For this occasion, Team Vitality, Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s have magically transformed V.Hive into a winter cocoon:
- V.Café will be repainted in Magnum colors, where it will be possible to eat custom ice creams.
- V.Play will host the players for the showmatch in an enchanted setting.
- V.Shop will be transformed in Ben & Jerry’s colors with an IRL Rocket League-style game, with remote-controlled cars.
- As for the Bootcamp, it becomes “The Ben & Jerry’s Apartment”. A real living room where fans will be able to watch the matches, while experiencing a blind ice cream tasting. Many prizes will be up for grabs throughout the evening. So, what better time to get a brain freeze?
“This event demonstrates Team Vitality’s ability to create innovative, entertaining, and tailor-made events to bring brands and esports fans together. And we are delighted by the trust Unilever has placed in us to create this unforgettable experience. With The Frozen All Stars, we have succeeded in creating a competitive and convivial event, while bringing together a superb international cast!” explains Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality.
“Leaders in the ice cream market, Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s are committed to positioning themselves as pioneers in new media and esports. By partnering with Team Vitality, the No. 1 in France, we are reaching our fans in a territory that speaks to them. With “The Frozen All Stars” event, we are committed to giving them an unprecedented and unique experience with our brands.”, Nathalie Tempra, head of marketing Unilever Icecream