ABOUT FACT REVOLUTION
Fact Revolution is a top-performing esports club in Norway, known for its consistent success and outstanding athletes and teams across various esports titles. The organization boasts a significant international fan base and is widely recognized as one of the largest esports teams in the Nordic region. A club without borders with athletes traveling around the world representing the FACT brand and partners at multiple tournaments across the globe.
Since its inception, the team has won six National Championships, including Europe’s largest Fortnite LAN in 2018. Further highlights include their qualification across a series of major tournaments such as The Call of Duty World League, and the $40 million Fortnite World Cup in New York. Fact’s record speaks for itself as the team showcases an impressive 8 esports championship titles to date.
Since its inception, the team has won six National Championships, including Europe’s largest Fortnite LAN in 2018. Further highlights include their qualification across a series of major tournaments such as The Call of Duty World League, and the $40 million Fortnite World Cup in New York. Fact’s record speaks for itself as the team showcases an impressive 8 esports championship titles to date.
|
A reputation for stability and professionalism has been built, with teams and athletes being among the best in the country. New standards in the space have consistently been set, and the bar for others to follow has been raised.
Fact Revolution is seen as a family. A strong sense of unity and support among players is fostered, and a competitive yet friendly environment is created. Strict rules and guidelines that all members must adhere to, has been implemented, this only serves to further strengthen the bond between the members and enhance the shared understanding of the importance of discipline and teamwork. |
|
Explore more
2012 - 2015:
In 2012, Fact Revolution was founded as a Call of Duty sniping clan on YouTube. The YouTube channel quickly gained popularity and reached over 200,000 views and thousands of subscribers on their YouTube channel in a short period of time. The organization's early success was a testament to the passion and dedication from its members and their ability to build a strong community around their shared interest in sniping and Call of Duty. This early success laid the foundation for Fact Revolution's growth and eventual expansion into the esports scene.
In 2012, Fact Revolution was founded as a Call of Duty sniping clan on YouTube. The YouTube channel quickly gained popularity and reached over 200,000 views and thousands of subscribers on their YouTube channel in a short period of time. The organization's early success was a testament to the passion and dedication from its members and their ability to build a strong community around their shared interest in sniping and Call of Duty. This early success laid the foundation for Fact Revolution's growth and eventual expansion into the esports scene.
2015 - 2016:
As the popularity of Call of Duty as a gaming entertainment declined, particularly in the sniping sub-genre, Fact Revolution recognized the need to explore new opportunities in the esports scene. Fact's founder, Simen Kjellevold Nygård decided to dip its toes into esports by picking up a CS and a Call of Duty team. Despite initial minor successes, such as winning the Norwegian Championship in Call of Duty and Europe's largest Call of Duty ladder (MLG, Major League Gaming), the organization chose to fully invest in esports by the end of the year. The decision to enter the esports scene was a strategic move that allowed Fact Revolution to capitalize on the growth of esports and position itself as a leading organization in the space.
As the popularity of Call of Duty as a gaming entertainment declined, particularly in the sniping sub-genre, Fact Revolution recognized the need to explore new opportunities in the esports scene. Fact's founder, Simen Kjellevold Nygård decided to dip its toes into esports by picking up a CS and a Call of Duty team. Despite initial minor successes, such as winning the Norwegian Championship in Call of Duty and Europe's largest Call of Duty ladder (MLG, Major League Gaming), the organization chose to fully invest in esports by the end of the year. The decision to enter the esports scene was a strategic move that allowed Fact Revolution to capitalize on the growth of esports and position itself as a leading organization in the space.
2017:
In just 1.5 years, Fact Revolution grew from a newly established organization into one of the most recognized brands in Norwegian esports. During this time, they doubled their following, became Norwegian Champions in League of Legends, and achieved top placements in the Counter-Strike scene. The organization also won multiple domestic LAN events, earning thousands of dollars in prize money.
In just 1.5 years, Fact Revolution grew from a newly established organization into one of the most recognized brands in Norwegian esports. During this time, they doubled their following, became Norwegian Champions in League of Legends, and achieved top placements in the Counter-Strike scene. The organization also won multiple domestic LAN events, earning thousands of dollars in prize money.
2018:
Fact Revolution continued its success by winning Norway's biggest LAN event, The Gathering, and became the first Norwegian League of Legends team to place 3rd in the Nordic Championship. Shortly after, they expanded into Fortnite, forming a team that went on to win the biggest European Fortnite LAN at the time and qualify for the Winter Royale EU Finals, where they performed in front of 100,000+ live viewers. The organization also acquired top European players in Call of Duty, sweeping all teams at the Call of Duty World League Las Vegas to qualify for one of the most important events of the year.
Fact Revolution continued its success by winning Norway's biggest LAN event, The Gathering, and became the first Norwegian League of Legends team to place 3rd in the Nordic Championship. Shortly after, they expanded into Fortnite, forming a team that went on to win the biggest European Fortnite LAN at the time and qualify for the Winter Royale EU Finals, where they performed in front of 100,000+ live viewers. The organization also acquired top European players in Call of Duty, sweeping all teams at the Call of Duty World League Las Vegas to qualify for one of the most important events of the year.
2019:
Fact Revolution's Call of Duty team earned a strong 3rd place ranking in Europe and achieved a top 5 viewership record at the Call of Duty World League Columbus, surpassing FaZe in viewership on Twitch during the event. However, the team disbanded after placing 17th at the Columbus event just behind notable teams such as G2 Esports and FaZe Clan. Despite this setback, Fact Revolution reached a new milestone when Fortnite player Joshua Juliano qualified for the $40 million Fortnite World Cup, making the organization the first Norwegian team to qualify for the biggest esports event in history.
Fact Revolution's Call of Duty team earned a strong 3rd place ranking in Europe and achieved a top 5 viewership record at the Call of Duty World League Columbus, surpassing FaZe in viewership on Twitch during the event. However, the team disbanded after placing 17th at the Columbus event just behind notable teams such as G2 Esports and FaZe Clan. Despite this setback, Fact Revolution reached a new milestone when Fortnite player Joshua Juliano qualified for the $40 million Fortnite World Cup, making the organization the first Norwegian team to qualify for the biggest esports event in history.
2020:
In 2020, the global Covid-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for Fact Revolution, leading to a withdrawal from several esports titles. Despite this, the organization re-entered the Norwegian Counter-Strike scene, quickly assembling a new roster of Norwegian and Swedish players just one week before the season. The team included two IeSF World Championship finalists and top talents from Norway, making an immediate impact in the league. Their matches were even broadcast live on TV2, Norway's largest TV channel, during prime time.
In 2020, the global Covid-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for Fact Revolution, leading to a withdrawal from several esports titles. Despite this, the organization re-entered the Norwegian Counter-Strike scene, quickly assembling a new roster of Norwegian and Swedish players just one week before the season. The team included two IeSF World Championship finalists and top talents from Norway, making an immediate impact in the league. Their matches were even broadcast live on TV2, Norway's largest TV channel, during prime time.
2021:
Fact Revolution made international headlines by securing a groundbreaking partnership with Yieldly, the world's first and only DeFi suite on Algorand. The partnership was reported by major outlets like Business Insider, one of New York's leading financial publications.
That year, Fact Revolution also placed a strong focus on developing young talents, actively supporting the growth of the next generation of esports players.
Fact Revolution made international headlines by securing a groundbreaking partnership with Yieldly, the world's first and only DeFi suite on Algorand. The partnership was reported by major outlets like Business Insider, one of New York's leading financial publications.
That year, Fact Revolution also placed a strong focus on developing young talents, actively supporting the growth of the next generation of esports players.
2022:
In 2022, Fact Revolution became the first Norwegian esports organization to launch its own NFTs and introduced the popular FACT MEMBERSHIPS fan program. This initiative allowed fans to own a unique digital collectible while enjoying exclusive perks. Their work in Web3 was further recognized by Polygon Technology, one of the leading platforms in the blockchain space, highlighting Fact Revolution's efforts to bring esports into the blockchain space through strategic partnerships with Yieldly and Yesports.
In 2022, Fact Revolution became the first Norwegian esports organization to launch its own NFTs and introduced the popular FACT MEMBERSHIPS fan program. This initiative allowed fans to own a unique digital collectible while enjoying exclusive perks. Their work in Web3 was further recognized by Polygon Technology, one of the leading platforms in the blockchain space, highlighting Fact Revolution's efforts to bring esports into the blockchain space through strategic partnerships with Yieldly and Yesports.
2023:
Fact Revolution started the year strong by signing Nordic Champion Ejby and 5-time Norwegian Champion FiremanJonas. The organization was later recognized as the #1 Best Esports Organization in Norway at the Innovation in Business Gaming & Development Awards.
Fact Revolution started the year strong by signing Nordic Champion Ejby and 5-time Norwegian Champion FiremanJonas. The organization was later recognized as the #1 Best Esports Organization in Norway at the Innovation in Business Gaming & Development Awards.
2024:
As 2024 progresses, Fact Revolution introduced their new Rocket League roster, featuring some of the biggest talents in esports. The lineup included Seeb, one of Norway's most accomplished athletes and a former FC Barcelona player with six Norwegian Championship titles; Zeddo, a German powerhouse and CRL World Champion; and Jup, a rising star recently recognized by Dagbladet.no as Norway's foremost esports talent. The announcement video garnered significant attention, surpassing 50,000 views within 24 hours and crossing the 100,000 mark within 48 hours.
In August 2024, Fact Revolution signed their women’s Valorant team, which has quickly grown to become one of the largest women’s teams in Scandinavia. The announcement gained significant traction, reaching over 60,000 views within days and has since surpassed 100,000 views on X. In December, the team cemented their status as one of Norway's finest by winning the Holiday Games 2024, claiming the title of Norwegian Champions.
As 2024 progresses, Fact Revolution introduced their new Rocket League roster, featuring some of the biggest talents in esports. The lineup included Seeb, one of Norway's most accomplished athletes and a former FC Barcelona player with six Norwegian Championship titles; Zeddo, a German powerhouse and CRL World Champion; and Jup, a rising star recently recognized by Dagbladet.no as Norway's foremost esports talent. The announcement video garnered significant attention, surpassing 50,000 views within 24 hours and crossing the 100,000 mark within 48 hours.
In August 2024, Fact Revolution signed their women’s Valorant team, which has quickly grown to become one of the largest women’s teams in Scandinavia. The announcement gained significant traction, reaching over 60,000 views within days and has since surpassed 100,000 views on X. In December, the team cemented their status as one of Norway's finest by winning the Holiday Games 2024, claiming the title of Norwegian Champions.
