VALORANT’s viewership at Esports World Cup has fans worried that the game is “dying” once and for all
If you tuned into the Esports World Cup expecting the usual high-octane crowd and absolute...
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Leak culture, vagueposting, and oversharing: What we can learn from the FrosT and Global Esports drama
Ever since the conclusion of Masters London at the end of June, seemingly no topic...
“We’ve gained so much resilience”: One kiNgg and his four rookies. The winning formula in VCT 2026 and beyond
VALORANT Masters London concluded on June 21st with a five-map thriller between Pacific’s Paper Rex...
Counter-Strike 2 is clearly winning the viewership war against VALORANT after the IEM Cologne Major 2026… For now
Viewership is frequently used to determine whether a notable esports tournament is a success or...
I was not going to watch the Esports Nations Cup, but it has now become an exciting and much-needed showcase of co-ed esports competition
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is meant to be a fun, slightly unhinged celebration of...
Parasocial behavior and death threats: VALORANT esports fans are going too far
VALORANT Masters London’s second Playoffs day kicked off last week with a three-map thriller between...
More transphobia in Game Changers, AI graphics, and Masters London criticism: VALORANT’s turbulent week
Masters London officially kicked off last Saturday, but there’s been plenty of VALORANT esports shake-ups...
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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“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...
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,...
Newcomers vs veterans: VALORANT Masters Santiago Swiss Stage predictions
The first global VCT event of the year, VALORANT Masters Santiago, is right around the corner, promising three...
When is the next VALORANT Act and Battle Pass?
VALORANT Season 26 Act 2 and Battle Pass will be released on March 18th. Agent 30 will be...
Sportradar integrity report flags 34 suspicious esports matches in 2025
Sports technology company Sportradar has released its annual integrity report, showcasing its efforts to protect the integrity of...
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