# Inclusive Esports Invitationals Misfits Gaming Announces the Misfits Gaming VALORANT Invitational By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misfits-gaming-valorant-invitational References: [esportsinsider](https://esportsinsider.com/2022/08/misfits-gaming-valorant-invitational-2022) & [misfitsgaming.gg](https://misfitsgaming.gg/)  [Misfits Gaming Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temptations) will be hosting a new invitational tourney titled the ‘Misfits Gaming VALORANT Invitational’ which aims to showcase female and non-binary talent in esports at a competitive level. The VALORANT Invitational will feature a wide array of female and non-binary players alongside male players. The prize pool is set at $20,000 USD and the tournament will be broadcast live from the Misfits Gaming Group [Twitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complexity-gaming-1) channel. The VALORANT Invitational will take place from August 22-23 and will feature a series of captains from the [VCT Game Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valorant-game-changers) event. With the introduction of the Invitational, Misfits Gaming is prioritizing gender diversity in esports and continuing to acknowledge that VALORANT is a growing title among female/non-binary competitors. Image Credit: Misfits Gaming Group ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gender-inclusive Esports:** Esports organizations can create more gender-inclusive events and tournaments to showcase non-binary and female talent and increase diversity in the industry. - **Diversification of Esports Talent:** Esports teams and tournaments can prioritize diversity by inviting players from a wide array of backgrounds and identities to participate, amplifying the reach of esports globally. - **Empowering Underrepresented Communities:** Esports can be a powerful tool for empowering underrepresented communities in the gaming industry and society, promoting diversity and inclusion at all levels of competition. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Esports:** Esports organizations can lead the way in promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry by hosting gender-inclusive events and tournaments, disrupting the traditional esports culture. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from embracing diversity and offering more opportunities for underrepresented communities to showcase their talents and participate in esports events. - **Broadcasting:** Broadcasting companies can promote gender diversity in esports by partnering with organizations that prioritize inclusion and providing more coverage for gender-inclusive tournaments and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Women's Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecac-esports.md) - [Exclusive Womens Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-stars.md) - [Inclusive MOBA Tournament Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-esports-cup.md) - [Amateur FPS Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valorant-ignite.md) - [Diversified Esports Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-series.md) - [Women-Only Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-racer-1.md) - [Women-Exclusive Gaming Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-cosmetics-1.md) - [Inclusive Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ally.md) - [Women-Led Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complexity-gaming-1.md)