- While the Rocket League Championship Series is still awaiting resumption, Team Vitality, Magnum and Ben & Jerry's (Unilever) are creating the event of the winter by bringing together, in person, international legends of the game, including ViolentPanda, Scrub Killa and jstn. as well as its reigning world champion team zen, Alpha54 and Radosin .
- Inspired by the NBA All-Star Game format, this showmatch will warm fans' hearts during this winter period deprived of Rocket League. Invited to escape the cold, fans will be able to find the comfort of a cozy mountain chalet thanks to a V.Hive transformed for the occasion.
- Throughout the evening, Magnum and Ben & Jerry's will carry out different activities with players and fans. Cookie dough, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Peanut Butter cup…. Which frozen reflex will comfort fans the most during this winter evening at the stream corner?
- To find out, join us on December 15, 2023 from 8 p.m. on the Twitch channel and TikTok account of Team Vitality, cast by Boyan and LifeIsCool of Rocket Baguette. Or on the Twitch channel of the famous caster JohnnyBoi_i. internationally!
Paris, Monday, December 11, 2023 – Team Vitality, the leading esports team in France and Europe, is teaming up with the Ben & Jerry's and Magnum brands to break the interminable wait before the competition resumes. With The Frozen All Stars, the club and the Unilever brands are offering an exceptional show match, bringing together an incredible line-up for an evening full of twists and turns. To be consumed 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 emerging from their hibernation with a Rocket League line-up that is sure to make fans shiver. 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 French RLCS 2023 reigning world champions and Spring Split Major are making their big comeback!
“The Frozen All Stars” will be pleased to welcome other monsters from the international Rocket League scene, including:
- Jos “ViolentPanda” van Meurs is a 25-year-old Dutch player. He has two world championship 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 a lot of strategic experience and knows how to create space for his teammates in key moments of the game.
- Kyle "Scrub Killa" Robertson is of Scottish origin and aged 20. He is known for his level of play in 1V1 format during showmatches organised by JohnnyBoi_i. The young nugget of his time was then very quickly spotted to join Team Vitality. With the club, he became world champion alongside Kaydop and Fairy Peak!. That same year, he finished as a finalist in the Worlds against NRG.
- Justin "jstn." Morales is a 21-year-old American player. He achieved legendary status thanks to an incredible goal at 0 seconds to equalize in the season 5 final (which unfortunately was not enough to win it!). The latter is particularly known for his mechanics in the game. In 2019, he obtained the final consecration against Team Vitality at the world championships, where he scored the winning goal.
- Bruno Alexandre "Acronik" dos Santos Lopes , is an 18-year-old Portuguese player. He became known for his mechanics in the game, 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 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 clashes with a breathtaking display of skill and strategy. The evening will take place in three parts with different modes, each interspersed with gourmet interludes for fans:
- Game 1: Player Mix! Following a public vote on Twitter, players will be divided into two teams. This is the first time that spectators will have the chance to attend a match that brings together players like zen or Scrub Killa on the same team.
- Game 2: 1v1 tournament, for Team Vitality players! After a competitive first game, the second part of the showmatch goes back to basics.
- Game 3: 3v3, Team Vitality vs their guests! The match returns to 3v3 format with the Team Vitality roster coached by FairyPeak!, against the international players. Each international player will have the opportunity to assume the heavy responsibility of the role of coach!
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 TURNS INTO A SKI RESORT FOR THE NIGHT
The Frozen All Stars showmatch will also welcome a few lucky fans to V.Hive. To participate, fans must register online for free via a form . On site, they will have the chance to attend 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:
- The V.Café will be repainted in Magnum colours, where it will be possible to eat personalised ice creams.
- The V.Play will welcome players for the showmatch in an enchanting setting.
- The V.Shop will be transformed in the colors of Ben & Jerry's 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 can watch the games, while experiencing a blind tasting of ice creams. Many prizes will be up for grabs throughout the evening. So, what better time to have a brain freeze?
“ This event demonstrates Team Vitality’s ability to create innovative, entertaining and tailor-made events to connect brands and esports fans. And we are delighted that Unilever has trusted us to deliver this unforgettable experience. With The Frozen All Stars, we have managed to create a competitive and friendly event, while bringing together a superb international cast! ” explains Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality.
“As leaders in the ice cream market, Magnum and Ben & Jerry's are determined to position themselves as pioneers in new media and esports. By partnering with Team Vitality, the number 1 in France, we are reaching out to our fans in a territory that speaks to them. With the “The Frozen All Stars” event, we are committed to giving them a new and unique experience with our brands.”, Nathalie Tempra, head of marketing Unilever Icecream