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Riot adds senior leaders for VALORANT, creators and TFT esports
Joe Lee becomes VALORANT Game Director as Riot appoints Mitchel Inkrott to lead influencer strategy and Bryce Blum to head TFT esports. The post Riot adds senior leaders for VALORANT, creators and TFT esports appeared first on Esports Insider.
Ben Affleck lost 3 years to Starcraft, has strong Valorant opinions, and mourns RTSes as a genre, so there's solid odds he's one of our regular commenters
He's also handsome and wealthy. I'm beginning to think we're the same guy.
Ben Affleck reveals he loves Valorant but gets “rocked” by 11-year-olds
Actor Ben Affleck has revealed his love for Valorant, although he admits he’s starting to struggle against younger players who have grown up with the shooter.
T1 survive Paper Rex comeback as 100 Thieves crush Nongshim
T1 survive Paper Rex’s comeback and 100 Thieves dominate Nongshim as both winners advance in the VALORANT Champions Shanghai lower bracket. The post T1 survive Paper Rex comeback as 100 Thieves crush Nongshim appeared first on Esports Insider.
Eight teams enter VALORANT Champions Shanghai title race
VALORANT Champions Shanghai enters its playoffs with eight teams, led by four Americas qualifiers and three Pacific representatives in the bracket. The post Eight teams enter VALORANT Champions Shanghai title race appeared first on Esports Insider.
Riot responds after Valorant player claims a used CPU got them banned
A Valorant player claims a secondhand CPU carried its old owner’s cheating ban, but Riot disputes parts of the story.
Used CPU Report Raises Questions Over VALORANT Hardware Bans
A player-reported VALORANT hardware ban involving a used Ryzen CPU highlights the risks and uncertainty facing secondhand PC buyers. The post Used CPU Report Raises Questions Over VALORANT Hardware Bans appeared first on Esports Insider.
T1 earns first Champions top-eight finish as playoffs take shape
LOUD and T1 completed the VALORANT Champions Shanghai playoff field with 2-0 wins in decisive matches over Global Esports and FUT Esports. The post T1 earns first Champions top-eight finish as playoffs take shape appeared first on Esports Insider.
Valorant player claims to have inherited hardware ban through secondhand CPU, Riot anticheat boss disputes parts of story
Unlikely, but not impossible?
Valorant Player Banned Due To Previous GPU Owner’s Cheating Ways
In a wild coincidence a German player was penalized over the playing habits of their Ryzen 7's previous owner, claiming that nothing short of replacing the entire PC will overcome Riot's infamous anti-cheat detection
Gamer Buys Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D, Gets Locked Out of Valorant Because Previous Owner Cheated
Buying used PC hardware generally comes with the usual risks: worn components, hidden defects, or questionable overclocking history. Apparently, you can now add inheriting someone else's anti-cheat ban to the list. A German PC gamer recently purchased a second-hand AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D through...
Metal desks nearly destroyed a Valorant tournament
And players have been urged to switch to wired mice.
Valorant's New Performance Score Could Rewrite How Competitive Shooters Measure Skill
The new Valorant Perfomance Score shakes up the tactical shooter scene and marks the beginning of a new era for the game.
Desk Interference Puts Valorant Champions Shanghai Under Scrutiny
Valorant Champions Shanghai players are being asked to use wired mice after desk interference caused pauses and a rollback error during matches. The post Desk Interference Puts Valorant Champions Shanghai Under Scrutiny appeared first on Esports Insider.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will have Counter-Strike inspired mode
While Call of Duty has dominated the console shooter space for decades, over on PC, titles like Counter-Strike and Valorant have often proven to be more popular. With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Infinity Ward looks to be bringing some of that CS flavour to COD, with a new game mode called...
Modern Warfare 4 reveals new mode inspired by Counter-Strike & Valorant
Modern Warfare 4 is introducing a brand-new multiplayer mode that takes plenty of inspiration from competitive shooters like Counter-Strike and Valorant.
CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Features A Brand-New MP Mode Similar To Counter-Strike
In the latest news blog for Modern Warfare 4, Activision confirms the game will have a brand-new multiplayer mode similar to Counter-Strike and Valorant. Collateral is a round-based mode which puts a twist on Call of Duty's iconic Search and Destroy, adding a cash system and high-stakes competitive...
Pokimane explains cat Mimi’s death after balcony accident
The Twitch star stepped away from her September 28 Valorant stream after learning Mimi had been taken to an emergency vet.
VALORANT devs address map rotations and potential ranked map bans
Maps under scrutiny.
Four Americas Teams Move One Win From VALORANT Playoffs
VALORANT Champions Shanghai sees G2, NRG, LOUD and 100 Thieves win 2-0, putting every Americas team one victory from a direct playoffs berth. The post Four Americas Teams Move One Win From VALORANT Playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.
Riot to rebuild VALORANT Champions Shanghai desks after tracing mouse and input issues
No more issues.
All Four Chinese Teams Swept in Champions Shanghai Opener
Chinese teams went winless in the VALORANT Champions Shanghai opener, losing all four series 0-2 as the home crowd faces a tense second round. The post All Four Chinese Teams Swept in Champions Shanghai Opener appeared first on Esports Insider.
100 Thieves ride Americas Stage 2 form to beat T1 2-0 at VALORANT Champions 2026
A dominating win for 100T.
From eSports Arenas to Digital Lounges: The Convergence of Competitive and Casual Gaming
In 2025, you’ve seen eSports grow into a skyscraper of competition, towering over much of the gaming terrain. Titles like Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Dota 2 dominate 2025’s biggest tournaments and prize pools. Local arcades and digital lounges have...
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