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'Valorant' 1.0 launch adds a new character, game mode and map
Riot's new game is about to launch, and unlike 'League of Legends,' 'Valorant is a 5v5 team-based first person shooter. The v1.0 patch notes detail everything players can expect.
Twitch adds a news and events channel just in time for Summer Game Fest
Twitch has a new home for gaming-related news that the company says will air exclusive reveals, tournaments and more.
'Valorant' will be available to everyone on June 2nd
The tactical shooter's closed beta will come to an end a few days beforehand.
A closer look at Valorant's always-on anti-cheat system
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‘Valorant’ is harvesting talent from stagnating esports
From a Fortnite World Cup runner-up to Overwatch League's MVP, Valorant is luring in some of the world's best shooter esports pros.
The reigning Overwatch League MVP is switching to 'Valorant'
Jay 'Sinatraa' Won was the top Overwatch League player last season, but now he's leaving the game and switching to 'Valorant.'
Valorant’s ranked mode will go live once its new patch is stable
Riot will flip the switch on Valorant's much-anticipated competitive mode once it ensures patch 0.49 is stable.
'Valorant' update lets players disable its anti-cheat software
Riot has made it easier to manage its anti-cheat client, Vanguard.
Twitch has a problem with non-stop 'Valorant' streams
Twitch channels have turned to running non-stop 'Valorant' streams to reel in gamers desperate for beta keys.
Riot outlines how Valorant's competitive mode will work
Riot has detailed Valorant's upcoming competitive mode in a blog post.
Valorant's wild success on Twitch wasn't an accident
For Valorant’s Twitch debut, Riot Games partnered with “multiple hundreds” of influencers from around the globe. None of them were paid.
ESPN will stream a 'Valorant' tournament today at 3:30PM ET
ESPN is broadcasting a 'Valorant' invitational tourney between April 20th and April 22nd with top esports players involved.
Riot responds to concerns about 'Valorant's' new anti-cheat driver
Riot Games explains why its anti-cheat system loads at start-up.
Riot buys the makers of a combat-heavy 'Minecraft' clone
League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games just shared its next big bet. On Thursday, the company said it had acquired Hypixel Studios, the creator of an upcoming role-playing game called Hytale. The company says Hypixel will retain its current structure, with plans to open a new office in Northern Ireland that will host additional back-office and quality assurance staff.
'Valorant' esport matches will show sparks instead of blood
When it’s switched off, sparks instead of blood explode from the body of the players that get shot.
Riot outlines its early plans for 'Valorant' esports
Riot is focusing on partnerships with tournament organizers and pro players in the early days of 'Valorant' esports.
Any ‘Valorant’ stream on Twitch can now unlock a beta key
Riot Games is expanding access to the beta version of 'Valorant' so everyone can have a go.
'Valorant' is just the start of a massive year for Riot Games
Riot is launching multiple games this year, including Legends of Runeterra and Wild Rift.
Riot's competitive hero shooter 'Valorant' enters closed beta next week
If you've been patiently waiting for a chance to play Riot's new competitive first-person shooter, you won't have to wait much longer to see what the League of Legends studio has been working on in secret all these years. The Valorant closed beta starts on April 7th in the US, Canada, Europe, Turkey and Russia, with expanded availability to come in the months leading up to the game's official launch sometime this summer.
Riot's five-on-five hero shooter is officially called 'Valorant'
Riot's foray into the highly-competitive first-person shooter genre finally has a name: Valorant. The eight-letter word isn't too surprising given it leaked with a bunch of other details last week. Still, it beats the 'Project A' codename that we've all been forced to use since the title was announced last October. A teaser video and the official Valorant site confirm that the online-focused five-on-five shooter will launch sometime this summer.