Latest

Valorant

how-to-earn-extra-xp-in-valorant’s-squad-boost-event VG247

How to earn extra XP in Valorant’s Squad Boost event

December 13, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. It’s time to get the gang back together. Rally the Valorant-playing troops, because the tactical shooter has an upcoming Squad Boost event that it’s time for you and your friends to make the most out of. Catch Valorant’s latest agent, Harbor, in his reveal trailer here. Patch 5.12 for Valorant is due to be dished out tomorrow, Wednesday 14 December, and with it, the Squad Boost event will arrive. The event will run from for one month, starting on December…

Read More
riot-games-is-suing-netease-over-valorant-clone,-hyper-front VG247

Riot Games is suing NetEase over Valorant clone, Hyper Front

December 12, 2022VG247

Hyper Front is a “copy of substantial parts of Valorant.” A report from Polygon has stated that Riot Games is currently suing publisher NetEase over its recent mobile game, Hyper Front. This is because Riot Games believe that NetEase’s Hyper Front is a mobile clone of its hit 5v5 shooter, Valorant. Catch the reveal of Valorant’s latest agent, Harbor, right here. The allegations will be taken to court in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Germany, and Singapore, according to Riot Games lawyer, Dan Nabel. Hyper Front is said to be a “copy of substantial parts of Valorant”, and each lawsuit is…

Read More
valorant-is-finally-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-next-week-with-bonuses,-alongside-riot’s-biggest-games VG247

Valorant is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass next week with bonuses, alongside Riot’s biggest games

December 8, 2022VG247

Players that link their accounts will receive extra in-game rewards. Riot Games has announced that, finally, its biggest titles will become available on Xbox Game Pass beginning December 12. Does this news sound familiar to you? Well, that’s probably because it is. Riot Games actually unveiled its partnership with Xbox Game Pass back in June, but only now are we finally seeing the games become available on the ever-popular subscription service. Pentiment is a masterpiece that shows the true value of Game Pass. So, what games from Riot Games’ catalogue will be arriving on Xbox Game Pass, and what freebies…

Read More
can-the-secretlab-titan-evo-2022-series-valorant-edition-chair-fix-a-person-who-refuses-to-sit-normally? VG247

Can the Secretlab Titan EVO 2022 Series VALORANT Edition chair fix a person who refuses to sit normally?

October 27, 2022VG247

The short answer is no, but I’m getting there. Let me preface this review by saying that, first and foremost, I am not the most clued-up when it comes to what makes a gaming chair great. Sure, I know enough about chairs to discern good from bad, but I’d likely look like a deer in headlights if you’d of asked me a week ago about the differences between some of the most popular chairs out there. After all, I am one of those people who sits in the worst ways imaginable, and I don’t think any chair out there can…

Read More
are-valorant-skins-pay-to-win?-esports-coaches,-players-and-ceos-weigh-in VG247

Are Valorant skins pay-to-win? Esports coaches, players and CEOs weigh in

October 18, 2022VG247

“Every single time I pick up the ‘Elderflame’ skin set, it distracts me. Every single time. I’m a bit of a fanboy for dragons, so, easy serotonin on that front” said one of our interviewees when asked if theh thought skins helped you win a game. “And then I hyperfixate on the skin, and miss every shot, costing a round or sometimes even the game.” “ALL DRAGON SKINS ARE BAD. DELETE THEM FROM GAME” said another. A pretty bold start to us trying to answer the “are skins pay-to-win” question for Valorant, then. Valorant is a tactical shooter that pits…

Read More
valorant-pro-accused-of-letting-boyfriend-take-over-during-women-only-match Twitch

Valorant Pro Accused Of Letting Boyfriend Take Over During Women-Only Match

July 27, 2022Kotaku

On July 24, the mysterious Twitter account @nicekeybinds posted a comprehensive Google Doc accusing MarsArxa, a member of the all-women Valorant esports team Fallacy, and her boyfriend Nate ‘Payen’ Lopez of cheating. The incident occurred during a tournament organized by Galorants, a community space for female and non-binary players of the League of Legends developer Riot Games’ team-based battle royale. Both players have been quiet since the allegations surfaced (Lopez did not respond to Kotaku’s request for comment in time for publication, Mars put her Twitter on private), and Galorants has yet to address the issue, having instead spent the…

Read More
twitter-shares-the-most-tweeted-about-games-during-2022-so-far VG247

Twitter shares the most tweeted about games during 2022 so far

July 13, 2022VG247

There were approximately 1.5 billion tweets about gaming on Twitter during the first half of the year. While the latter half of 2022 may seem a little barren, the first half of the year was pretty good for games. We saw Elden Ring perform even better than we all anticipated, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga arrived, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus introduced us to a new style of Pokemon game. So, there’s been lots to talk, and tweet, about. That being said, Twitter has collected data on some of the most talked about games on the platform during the first…

Read More
riot-games-will-soon-start-monitoring-valorant-voice-chat-in-an-attempt-to-curb-toxicity VG247

Riot Games will soon start monitoring Valorant voice chat in an attempt to curb toxicity

June 27, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. It’ll be rolled out across other Riot Games in the future. Riot Games will soon start monitoring voice chat in Valorant, as part of an attempt to curb toxicity in the popular competitive FPS. This will be achieved through recording voice comms in online matches of Valorant, which will then be evaluated if a report indicating some form of toxic behaviour comes through. This was first hinted at in an official blog post on the subject of toxicity back in…

Read More
valorant-is-removing-split-from-the-map-pool VG247

Valorant is removing Split from the map pool

June 17, 2022VG247

The map should hopefully return sometime in future, but there’s no telling when. Valorant revealed a lot of fresh information about what to expect from the upcoming Act 1 of Episode 5, which kicks off on June 22. Not only did they reveal a new underwater map, PEARL, but they also announced some changes to the map pool were being made, and this includes the removal of Split. Take a look at the trailer for PEARL here. Via the PlayValorant blog, design lead for the maps team, Joe “Pearl Hogbash” Lansford, explained the decision. After the introduction of Fracture last…

Read More
valorant-reveal-new-map,-pearl,-an-ascendant-rank,-and-sci-fi-inspired-skin-line VG247

Valorant reveal new map, PEARL, an Ascendant rank, and sci-fi inspired skin line

June 16, 2022VG247

Riot Games gave us a look at what to expect from Episode 5, Act 1. Ahead of Episode 5, Act 1 in Valorant, Riot Games has revealed a brand new map inspired by Portugal. The trailer for PEARL was unveiled at 6pm BST, with a developer livestream and plenty of community gameplay amongst content creators following shortly after. Take a peek at the trailer for PEARL here. Riot also kindly gave me access to the map for some time, and needless to say, Valorant players are going to have a blast getting to know the ins and outs of PEARL…

Read More
riot-will-buff-valorant’s-phoenix-and-cypher,-per-reddit-ama VG247

Riot will buff Valorant’s Phoenix and Cypher, per Reddit AMA

May 5, 2022VG247

The Valorant team recently talked about all things Fade, game balancing, and Agents in general. Recently, Riot Games had a few members of their team conduct an AMA on Reddit to discuss all things to do with Valorant agents and game balancing. Valorant’s Character Team came together to answer many players questions, and we got some interesting insights into the future of the game and its agents. Some of the most enlightening news from the Reddit AMA is that regarding Phoenix and Cypher. Two of the oldest Agents in the game, the pair are both admittedly much weaker than their…

Read More
interview-with-rising-uk-valorant-casters-gottmoxi-and-twiggy-on-prep-power,-the-state-of-the-uk-scene-and-their-duo-name-‘moggy’ ESports News UK

Interview with rising UK Valorant casters Gottmoxi and Twiggy on prep power, the state of the UK scene and their duo name ‘Moggy’

April 27, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

You are reading Interview with rising UK Valorant casters Gottmoxi and Twiggy on prep power, the state of the UK scene and their duo name ‘Moggy’ by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK You are reading Interview with rising UK Valorant casters Gottmoxi and Twiggy on prep power, the state of the UK scene and their duo name ‘Moggy’ by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK Continue reading Interview with rising UK Valorant casters Gottmoxi and Twiggy on prep power, the state of the…

Read More
university-of-essex-and-university-of-east-anglia-esports-teams-prepare-to-do-battle-at-derby-day-2022-for-the-first-time ESports News UK

University of Essex and University of East Anglia esports teams prepare to do battle at Derby Day 2022 for the first time

April 26, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

You are reading University of Essex and University of East Anglia esports teams prepare to do battle at Derby Day 2022 for the first time by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK You are reading University of Essex and University of East Anglia esports teams prepare to do battle at Derby Day 2022 for the first time by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK Continue reading University of Essex and University of East Anglia esports teams prepare to do battle at Derby Day 2022…

Read More
new-role-for-boaster-as-fnatic-make-changes-to-valorant-roster ESports News UK

New role for Boaster as Fnatic make changes to Valorant roster

April 24, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

You are reading New role for Boaster as Fnatic make changes to Valorant roster by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK You are reading New role for Boaster as Fnatic make changes to Valorant roster by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK Continue reading New role for Boaster as Fnatic make changes to Valorant roster

Read More