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Riot cracks down on Valorant stream snipers with 13.05 update patch notes
Riot Games is cracking down on stream snipers and players who instalock Agents, revealing new penalties amongst the 13.05 update patch notes.
“We’ve admittedly created an unintentional imbalance over the last few years”: VCT Pacific has an inclusivity problem, but can Riot fix it?
VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific has long positioned itself as a stage designed to unite talent from South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and more under one competitive banner. Hosted primarily in South Korea and featuring a mix of partnered and Tier 2 organizations, the league has produced...
Riot wants to keep taking "risks" with Valorant. That's why its still alive in 2026
Valorant is one of the few FPS games to survive the shooter apocalypse we've seen in recent years. Here's how Riot's kept its game alive.
VALORANT Secure Boot error: How to fix Vanguard and enable Secure Boot
Vanguard Boot Error fix.
HyperX OMEN 16 Valorant Edition Laptop Review
The HyperX OMEN 16 Valorant Edition laptop is a beast of a computer, offering users powerful specs targeted towards eSports players and core gamers alike that go beyond competitive titles. I need to come clean: I probably have less than 10 hours of total play time when it comes to Valorant, but...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
VALORANT Competitive map rotation: All maps in current pool
Here are all maps in the VALORANT competition map pool.
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.
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.
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.
FURIA’s female CS2 roster makes historic move to VALORANT for VCT Game Changers
Gunning for more opportunities in a new competitive scene.
VALORANT Aeris bundle: Skins, price, and release date
New magical-fantasy themed bundle.
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.
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...
Tarik steps away from VALORANT watch parties after years of hosting
End of an era.
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.
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.
Valorant Season 2026 Act 5 start date
Here's when Valorant will kick off the third Act of 2026.
“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...
Why is Waylay disabled in VALORANT
Wait for her return.
Waylay removed from Valorant over Refract ability issue
Riot Games has removed Waylay from Valorant due to a new issue with her Refract ability.
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