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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.
Fighting games are getting too slow, and (breaking news) the FGC is conflicted and salty about it
Fighting games have been around since the late 90s, with tournaments following shortly. Like other esports scenes, this one is undergoing constant evolution. Fighting game tournaments are also unique in that, unlike other esports such as VALORANT or League of Legends, every tournament features a...
Stealth and armour placement rule supreme in Tyr, the new tank shooter from former Destiny and Valorant devs, with a public playtest now live
Kaboom! A trailer has just landed in your inbox, blasting your laptop apart in a sputter of copper and fossilised breadcrumbs. You scan the horizon desperately with your binoculars, but there is no sign of the aggressor. Then: kablam! An incendiary press release whistles into the wreckage of your...
How to apply for VALORANT Partner Program
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Valorant 13.02 patch notes bring Phoenix ultimate change as new LTM delayed
Valorant’s 13.02 patch notes are here, complete with a slight adjustment to Phoenix’s ultimate.
VALORANT Patch 13.02 cools down Phoenix’s Ultimate, delays All Random One Site: Replication
Bringing it in line with other Agents.
VALORANT Neo Frontier 2.0 bundle: Skins, price, and release date
Everything to help you decide.
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"This is us speaking to the world" – Why London is keen to host esports events like the Valorant Masters
Last month, London hosted the Valorant Masters, one of the biggest dates in the calendar for Riot Games' tactical shooter. Read more
All Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices
With hundreds of unique Valorant skins to add to your favorite weapons at varying prices, here's every bundle and skin in one handy place.
Valorant pro ardiis apologizes for comments about transgender players in VCT Game Changers
Streamer and former Valorant pro ardiis has apologized for comments made about trans players that many viewers described as transphobic.
Best Valorant crosshair codes used by pros in 2026
If you want the same Valorant crosshair as Boaster or Demon1, or something cute or fun, we’ve got the best crosshair codes for you.
New League of Legends, Valorant Feature Limits Players' Options
League of Legends and Valorant have implemented brand-new parental features aimed at protecting children, though the features are reportedly producing unintended side effects. Players are reporting unexpected restrictions on everything from League of Legends' chat system to friend requests.
New League of Legends, Valorant Feature Limits Players' Options
A slew of new features added to League of Legends and Valorant are producing some unexpected side effects restricting many players.
Marathon’s director confirms he’s quit Bungie, four months after launch
The director of Bungie and PlayStation’s extraction shooter, Marathon, has confirmed that he’s left the studio, four months after the game’s launch. Former Valorant game director Joe Ziegler joined Bungie towards the end of Marathon’s development, following the departure of the game’s original...
“Maybe it’s not actually voluntary”: Are esports organizations pressuring VALORANT pros to compete in the EWC? Or does the issue go deeper than that?
Last week, insights from a recent episode of The Vodfathers podcast sparked heated discussions about the Esports World Cup (EWC) VALORANT tournament. According to esports broadcast talent and The Vodfathers co-host, Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson, some esports organizations prioritize the EWC over their...
Big Shake-Up on Sony's Struggling Live Service as Marathon's Game Director Departs
Bungie woes go on. Marathon’s Game Director Joseph Ziegler has left his position at Bungie today, and is moving on to pastures new. The departure – which seems sudden, and was not previously communicated – was confirmed by the ex-Valorant man on social media earlier today. Read the full article on...
It's Officially the End of an Era for Bungie's Marathon
Joe Ziegler, the Game Director for Bungie's Marathon, has officially left the studio, marking the end of an era for the developer's ongoing sci-fi extraction shooter. The former Valorant Game Director first joined Bungie in December 2022 and took on the role of Marathon's director in June 2023.
Valorant tier list - the best agents for Season 2026 Act 4
Our Valorant tier list will get you up to speed with the best agents available in Season 2026 Act 3, helping you rack up the Ws with ease.
Riot To Roll Out New Parental Controls In The U.S.
Riot has announced that there will now be parental controls for those playing League of Legends, Valorant, and Teamfight Tactics on PC in the
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 chaos you usually get during a Grand Final match, you might have noticed things felt a little quiet. Like, “empty customs lobby” quiet. According to the latest stats from Esports Charts, VALORANT took a...
VALORANT Rank Manipulation Penalties: Everything you need to know
VALORANT Rank Manipulation Penalties explained here.
VALORANT gives Yoru some power back with Gatecrash and Fakeout changes in Patch 13.01
It's a step.
Valorant patch 13.01 buffs Yoru and Iso as Riot targets rank manipulation
The post Valorant patch 13.01 buffs Yoru and Iso as Riot targets rank manipulation appeared first on The Escapist.
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