VALORANT continues to be afraid of exploring Nanobomb even during Pride Month
Pride Month is a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, and many games find ways...
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The latest news for VALORANT esports. Including event updates, ecosystem changes and major team news.
Fnatic troubles, EMEA dual stage, and Masters London tierlists: VALORANT’s packed week
Despite a lack of VCT action, the VALORANT esports scene saw massive shake-ups and heated...
Co-streaming shouldn’t count towards actual esports tournament viewership: Esports Insider debates
Co-streaming has become a huge part of the esports ecosystem, for better or worse. The...
VALORANT broadcast interupted by hilarious Discord sound, and you probably just learned CVAL was happening
Over the weekend, I couldn't stop laughing at one specific moment of the 2026 College...
A “girls-only” tournament without trans women? Why trans representation matters for all genders
Last week, a new “girls only” VALORANT tournament made waves in the esports community, but perhaps not...
Fnatic roster changes, meL’s competitive break, and still no Neon nerf: VALORANT’s hectic week
It has been a packed week for the VALORANT esports community, including unexpected roster changes,...
“I hate the meta”: VALORANT’s meta is becoming predictable, and agent bans could be the answer
VALORANT has drastically evolved since its launch in 2020, not just in terms of agents,...
“There will always be consequences”: canezerra’s VALORANT ban is a reminder that you need more than skills to be a pro player
Last week, the VALORANT esports community was hit by the unexpected news of duelist prodigy...
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Gentle Mates and NRG win VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches
VALORANT Masters Santiago officially kicked off today, with EMEA’s Gentle Mates and reigning Champions winner NRG clean sweeping...
“I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago
Yusuf ‘Lar0k’ Kanber is one of countless rookies set to compete at VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first global...
“New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago
VALORANT Masters Santiago will be the first VCT tournament that will feature the recent Harbor buffs introduced in...
Esports events calendar 2026: Every major esports tournament
Whilst esports is often referred to as a singular entity, it is a vast industry comprised of several...
VCT Pacific Head responds to ongoing competitive integrity allegations
Jake Sin, Head of VALORANT Esports Pacific, has addressed recent allegations surrounding the competitive integrity of VCT Pacific,...
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