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The New Mark Wahlberg Film Stands as a Perfect Tribute to the Valorant Community

Published 12/24/2023, 6:18 AM EST

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If you’re looking for a Christmas movie recommendation, we have one for Esports enthusiasts. From two big Twitch streamer cameos to a fully dedicated section for the Valorant community, this iconic new Mark Wahlberg movie has everything you would want to see. Moreover, with some hilarious comic sequences, it’s a typical family Christmas treat!

Riot Games’ epic tactical shooter Valorant has one of the biggest Esports communities in the industry. Thus, it was only about time Valorant’s popularity leaked over to the silver screen. While gamers are no strangers to video game references featured in movies, this latest Apple production comes as a fascinating package of surprise. With a star-studded cast and gripping screenplay, this adventure brings a perfect tribute not just to Valorant players but to the Twitch community as well. 

The Family Plan is winning the hearts of Valorant fans all over the globe! 

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The Family Plan, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, is out on Apple TV+. Besides being a compelling entertainer, the movie has been inviting attention from the gaming community for a very special reason. The reason for all the attention is attributed to the way The Family Plan talks about Valorant gaming and tournaments and their influence on young enthusiasts. In fact, the screenplay has a dedicated section towards a Valorant Tournament including two big Twitch streamer cameos.

The story is about a former assassin living as the suburban dad trying to take his unsuspecting family on the run. The best way to implement the escape is by advertising the run as a road trip. Mark Wahlberg (father), and Michelle Monaghan (mother) along with their three children travel around to avoid the father’s past. Now, what’s appealing to the gamers is the fact that the elder son, Kyle Morgan, played by Van Crosby, is a Valorant Pro participating in an Esports tournament. 

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According to the audience reviews, the movie does great justice to the Valorant community. The son within the movie is this popular Twitch streamer and it also showcase a mini Valorant tournament. Seeing a game you love to play showcase on the big screen is very exciting since competitive video games does not get feature a lot outside the gaming community,” a Reddit user wrote, hailing praises for the feature film. 

The surprise cameos: Spoiler Alert! 

The Family Plan doesn’t just offer a full-fledged tribute to the tactical shooter club. It’s a much more convincing tribute because it brings you two of the most celebrated gaming streamers to the screen. Can you guess any one of the epic cameos? 

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During the tournament showcase, the movie brings a spotlight to a popular Twitch streamer known as iiTzTimmy

Adding to that, The Family Plan marks the silver screen debut of Twitch phenomenon Valkyrae as she’s seen participating in the Valorant tournament. 

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So, make sure you do not miss out on this classic Valorant tribute from Apple. 

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Vaibhav Singh Tomar

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?A Supernova resistant to pressure.? Greetings, fellow seekers of the extraordinary! I'm Vaibhav Singh Tomar, your guide to the electrifying universe of eSports and storytelling at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and over 7+ years of crafting narratives, I don't just write about esports; I sculpt captivating tales within this digital arena.
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