Valorant
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Riot Games Appoints Joe Lee and Mitchel Inkrott in October 2026
Riot Games named Joe Lee as VALORANT Game Director and Mitchel Inkrott as Global Head of Influencer Strategy in October 2026, part of a broader...
Americas dominate VALORANT Champions Shanghai playoffs
Eight teams advanced to the VALORANT Champions Shanghai playoffs, with four from the Americas and three from the Pacific.
Valorant hardware ban hits used Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU
A German Valorant player claims a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D they purchased triggered an immediate Vanguard ban.
VALORANT hardware ban hits used Ryzen 7 5800X3D buyer
A German VALORANT player claims a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU triggered a Vanguard hardware ban linked to the previous owner's cheating.
VALORANT Champions 2026 disrupted by desk material issues
Technical issues from stage desk materials caused repeated wireless mouse disconnections at VALORANT Champions 2026.
VALORANT Champions Shanghai group stage delivers Americas sweeps
All four Americas region teams advanced with 2-0 sweeps in their VALORANT Champions Shanghai group-stage openers.
VALORANT Night Market Returns September 22
The VALORANT Night Market for Season V26, Act Five runs from September 22 to October 6.
Leviatán's Champions miss sparks VCT format debate
Masters London champion Leviatán failed to qualify for VALORANT Champions Shanghai, triggering a debate over whether VCT's points system needs reform.
Riot bans Valorant cheater using Evil Tung Tung Tung Sahur
Riot Games has banned a Valorant player who used cheats to wipe entire enemy teams while using a sinister 'Evil Tung Tung Tung Sahur' character model.
VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers Start in November
Riot Games has outlined plans for the 2027 Valorant Champions Tour Open Qualifiers, which begin this November.
Valorant Leak Reveals New 'Soup' Event Store
Dataminers have uncovered files for a new limited-time event store in Valorant, internally codenamed 'Soup'. The store features a unique ingredient...
VALORANT patch 13.05 adds Champions Pick'Ems
VALORANT's 13.05 update brings back Champions Pick'Ems, warns of future Agent Gear changes, and adds penalties for stream sniping.
Fnatic ends Worlds, Champions streaks
Fnatic's League of Legends and VALORANT teams both missed qualifying for their 2026 world championships, ending long streaks of appearances.
Karmine Corp Win VCT EMEA Stage 2 2026
Karmine Corp beat Team Liquid 3-1 to win VCT EMEA Stage 2, securing the top seed for VALORANT Champions 2026 after a winless Stage 1.
VALORANT Secure Boot error fix guide
A guide on fixing the VALORANT Secure Boot error that stops the game from launching when Riot Vanguard's security requirements are not met.
M80 Boston Takes Over Call of Duty Franchise
M80 has purchased the Boston Breach franchise, entering the Call of Duty League as M80 Boston. The deal, its biggest yet, adds Call of Duty to a...
VALORANT Champions 2026 Set for Shanghai From Sep. 24 to Oct. 18
VALORANT Champions 2026 will take place in Shanghai, China, from Sep. 24 to Oct. 18, with 16 teams competing for a reported $2.25 million prize pool.
VALORANT Seasonal Model Explained: Start and End Dates for Acts and Seasons
VALORANT's seasonal model features yearly Seasons with six Acts, each lasting two months. The new format offers significant updates, including new...
VALORANT Competitive Map Rotation Explained
Riot regularly rotates maps in and out of an active pool to keep things balanced and foster tactical freshness in VALORANT.
VALORANT Knife Skins: A Comprehensive List and How to Get Them
VALORANT's knife skins are a great way to personalize your gameplay and show off your style. With over 100 skins available, we've compiled a list of...
FURIA's Female CS2 Roster Makes Historic Move to VALORANT for VCT Game Changers
FURIA's female CS2 roster, FURIA fe, has made a historic transition to VALORANT, marking the first full team to switch games while maintaining its...
VALORANT Aeris Bundle: Release Date, Skins, and Price Revealed
The upcoming VALORANT Aeris bundle introduces a magical fantasy theme with animated weapon skins, a transforming melee, and unique effects. Scheduled...
F0rsakeN's VALORANT Agent Performances Analyzed
Esports expert Jason 'f0rsakeN' Susanto has played every VALORANT agent on a VCT stage at least once, showcasing his versatility as a flex player. We...