As attendance at eSports events rises daily, security becomes a more pressing concern. There have been a number of thefts at eSports events recently, including the VCT lock-in event in Brazil.
It was said that someone has been stealing earbuds from Valorant pros during the most recent VCT Lock-In event. Even though this may seem like a small problem, it is still an invasion of the players’ privacy and can be very frustrating for them.
eSports Security Concerns Highlighted as Valorant Pros Are Robbed
Even so, not just Valorant pros are being attacked. The TSM League of Legends team’s car was broken into, and their backpacks and some important footage of the team and fans at Lunar New Year were stolen.
Still, we don’t know who is doing this or why. At the moment, it’s not clear who stole things from the VCT lock-in event. But some people have said that more security measures, like security cameras in practice rooms, should be put in place to stop these kinds of things from happening.
someone stole my earphone @PlayVALORANT pic.twitter.com/eofw9RQ0Hz
— Gen.G k1Ng (@k1Ngvlrt) February 15, 2023
The VCT lock-in event isn’t just bad because it doesn’t have enough security, though. Fans who went to the event have complained about things like the lack of air conditioning, the high cost of water, and the fact that they can’t meet the players.
There are also a lot of empty seats when teams from other countries play, which is a shame because the event is supposed to show off all the new teams.
On the plus side, Riot has been paying attention to what the community has to say and making changes as a result. For example, they are selling more tickets for games that aren’t in Brazil and getting rid of the card that fans use to buy food and drinks.
It’s important to remember that eSports events are more than just games. They give players and fans a chance to get together and share their love of esports.
But things like thefts can quickly put a damper on people’s enthusiasm. Event organizers should put the safety and comfort of everyone there, including players, fans, and staff, at the top of their list of priorities.
Even though thefts at eSports events might seem like a small issue, they are still a violation of private property and can be frustrating for the people who are robbed. Event organizers need to take these problems seriously and take steps to prevent them from happening again.
Also, they should put the comfort and safety of everyone there, including players, fans, and staff, at the top of their list. By doing this, we can make sure that eSports events will continue to be fun and safe for everyone.
