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“It’s on life support”: Women’s Counter-Strike 2 scene is struggling to stay afloat, and there is little hope left if things don’t change
On August 8th, one of the most prominent players in the women’s Counter-Strike 2 scene, Mayline “ASTRA” Champliaud, made waves by announcing her transition from CS to VALORANT esports. According to HLTV’s Women’s Player of the Year 2025, “the recent news of female CS falling apart and the lack of...
Esports Insider
Riot gave Tier 2 VALORANT a chance and it exposed VCT Tier 1 teams’ vulnerability
Ever since Riot Games introduced the partnership system in VALORANT esports, Tier 2 has existed in an uncomfortable position. It was important enough to be called the foundation of Tier 1, but it rarely received enough spotlight, investment, or care to sustain itself. As a result, multiple...
Esports Insider
VALORANT Champions 2026 preview: schedule, format, teams, and more
VALORANT Champions 2026 marks the culmination of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), drawing the world’s best teams to the bright lights of Shanghai, China. From Sep. 24 to Oct. 18, teams from across the Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China will battle for the title of world champion and the lion’s...
Esports Insider
What The 2XKO Shut Down Means For Players
Initially announced alongside the smashing success of Riot Games' FPS shooter Valorant, the studio's take on 2D fighters with 2XKO was initially met with wide praise from League of Legends fans and fighting game enthusiasts alike. Despite the positive perception and character updates, however, Riot...
Steam News
VALORANT Competitive map rotation: All maps in current pool
Here are all maps in the VALORANT competition map pool.
Dot Esports
Next Valorant Night Market 2026 dates
All the latest news on the next Valorant Night Market, including how it works, eligible skins, and how to access your exclusive offers.
PCGamesN
All VALORANT season start and end dates: When is the new VALORANT Act?
Here's the start and end dates for every Act in VALORANT.
Dot Esports
Valorant 13.04 update patch notes bring Act 5 with Agent bug fixes
Valorant’s Act 5 is here as part of the 13.04 update with Riot cleaning up some Agent issues.
Dexerto
FURIA’s female CS2 roster makes historic move to VALORANT for VCT Game Changers
Gunning for more opportunities in a new competitive scene.
Dot Esports
VALORANT Aeris bundle: Skins, price, and release date
New magical-fantasy themed bundle.
Dot Esports
The new Valorant collection lets you show off with LoL Riftbound cards
The latest collection coming to Valorant includes a deck of cards that might, if you’re lucky, include one of six Riftbound variants.
PCGamesN
How well did Paper Rex f0rsakeN perform on each VALORANT agent?
With his Gekko pick during Paper Rex’s VCT Pacific Stage 2 series against Team Secret on July 31st, Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto has become the first player to have played every single VALORANT agent on a VCT stage at least once. He has undoubtedly proven himself as one of the game’s greatest flex...
Esports Insider
Tarik steps away from VALORANT watch parties after years of hosting
End of an era.
Dot Esports
Valorant pulls in BMTH and Spiritbox singers for VCT anthem, and it's exactly what we need
Valorant's VCT Shanghai anthem features metal titans Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante, alongside Grabbitz, and I can't wait to hear it.
PCGamesN
VALORANT Challengers Americas LCQ disaster puts Riot’s 2027 open ecosystem to the test
A best-of-five Grand Final stretched across two days amid server failures and round rollbacks, and the fallout is putting Riot's third-party tournament organizer plans under scrutiny.
Dot Esports
Valorant Season 2026 Act 5 start date
Here's when Valorant will kick off the third Act of 2026.
Shacknews
“Unacceptable conditions”: The VALORANT Challengers Americas LCQ disaster highlights potential pitfalls of the 2027 VCT ecosystem
The question of how much freedom versus top-down control game publishers should implement in their respective esports ecosystems is often raised in discussions of esports sustainability and profitability. However, as showcased by the recent disasterclass of a Grand Final during the VALORANT...
Esports Insider
Why is Waylay disabled in VALORANT
Wait for her return.
Dot Esports
Waylay removed from Valorant over Refract ability issue
Riot Games has removed Waylay from Valorant due to a new issue with her Refract ability.
Dexerto
Fighting games are getting too slow, and (breaking news) the FGC is conflicted and salty about it
Fighting games have been around since the late 90s, with tournaments following shortly. Like other esports scenes, this one is undergoing constant evolution. Fighting game tournaments are also unique in that, unlike other esports such as VALORANT or League of Legends, every tournament features a...
Esports Insider
Stealth and armour placement rule supreme in Tyr, the new tank shooter from former Destiny and Valorant devs, with a public playtest now live
Kaboom! A trailer has just landed in your inbox, blasting your laptop apart in a sputter of copper and fossilised breadcrumbs. You scan the horizon desperately with your binoculars, but there is no sign of the aggressor. Then: kablam! An incendiary press release whistles into the wreckage of your...
Rock Paper Shotgun
How to apply for VALORANT Partner Program
Find all details here.
Dot Esports
Valorant 13.02 patch notes bring Phoenix ultimate change as new LTM delayed
Valorant’s 13.02 patch notes are here, complete with a slight adjustment to Phoenix’s ultimate.
Dexerto
VALORANT Patch 13.02 cools down Phoenix’s Ultimate, delays All Random One Site: Replication
Bringing it in line with other Agents.
Dot Esports
VALORANT Neo Frontier 2.0 bundle: Skins, price, and release date
Everything to help you decide.
Dot Esports