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Riot wants to keep taking "risks" with Valorant. That's why its still alive in 2026

I've never been there on 'day one.' Overwatch; League of Legends; World of Warcraft - all games that I've joined in on further down the line; communities I've assimilated into, not always been a part of. I wasn't there when Wrath of the Lich King dropped, or when Twisted Fate had a global ultimate as [...]

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What The 2XKO Shut Down Means For Players

Initially announced alongside the smashing success of Riot Games' FPS shooter Valorant, the studio's take on 2D fighters with 2XKO was initially met with wide praise from League of Legends fans and fighting game enthusiasts alike. Despite the positive perception and character updates, however, Riot Games is officially...

1 week ago 👁 25
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The latest Windows 11 update is borking some multiplayer games, but Arc Raiders' developer has a quick workaround

If your games started unexpectedly crashing after getting a Windows update on or after August 11, you aren't alone. And Microsoft says it's looking into the problem. Microsoft reports the following "symptoms" popped up for "a limited number of games":The game application becomes unresponsiveThe game application closes...

1 week ago 👁 28
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Next Valorant Night Market 2026 dates

When is the next Valorant Night Market? Hopefully, some of your long-sought-after weapon skins have been added to your collection. If you're unsure whether to part with your valuable Valorant points, we can tell you how long you have to decide - and if you're disappointed by your market, how long we expect you to wait...

1 week ago 👁 30
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The new Valorant collection lets you show off with LoL Riftbound cards

It isn't anything new to be presented with a fresh Valorant collection: they are fancy new skins for those who like to look good when they're dominating in the FPS game. What is new with the Aeris collection is that you can produce some Riftbound League of Legends Trading Cards in-game, which is quite the [...]

2 weeks ago 👁 32
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Valorant pulls in BMTH and Spiritbox singers for VCT anthem, and it's exactly what we need

Just the other day my partner and I were sitting in the car listening to Ticking Away, the 2023 VCT Champions anthem. To this day, it's still one of my favorite Valorant tracks, and perhaps one of my favorite Riot tracks hands down. Since then, I haven't found a Valorant song that I've truly loved. [...]

2 weeks ago 👁 32
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Mchose K7 V2 Ultra+ review

I've been a very happy chappy ever since discovering the wonders of the Chinese 'clone' mouse market. Brands in this market attempt to deliver quality gaming mice that take after popular shapes by mainstream brands, but for a lot less money. I was sceptical at first, but my experience with Mchose mice has squashed my s...

1 month ago 👁 46
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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 computer. You unscrunc...

1 month ago 👁 47
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Games industry analyst says Meccha Chameleon's June revenue on PC was second only to Fortnite

They say money can't buy happiness, so I guess Meccha Chameleon creators lemorion_1224 and Haganeiro will have to get a yacht instead. Much has been said about the ludicrous success of the hide-and-seek game, but a recent figure from Newzoo (shared by GamesIndustry.biz) further puts things into perspective: for June re...

1 month ago 👁 46
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Faker becomes an honorary Korean police officer to help discourage online gambling

Lee Sang-hyeok, better known to his fans as Faker, is perhaps the most enduring and successful esports pro of all time, with—among a great many other honors—a record six League of Legends world championships to his name stretching back to 2013. When he re-signed with T1 in 2022, the team called him the "Unkillable Demo...

1 month ago 👁 53
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All Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices

Looking for a list of all the Valorant skins? It can be hard to keep track of Valorant's ever-growing skin catalog, but we've got you covered with our extensive library of every single one. Back when Valorant was Project: A and little was known about the game, Riot made one thing clear - it would [...]

1 month ago 👁 41
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Best Valorant crosshair codes used by pros in 2026

What are the best Valorant crosshairs? Whether you're new to the game or are looking to switch up your scope, dialing in the best Valorant crosshair for you is the easiest quality-of-life adjustment you can make in-game. After all, you're not going to be able to click heads with the game's cluttered default 'hair, or o...

1 month ago 👁 45