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Twitch Top 10: March 12th-19th. FPS Tournaments Take The Crown
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Twitch Top 10: March 12th-19th. FPS Tournaments Take The Crown

Nate Margolin
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Twitch Top 10: March 12th-19th. FPS Tournaments Take The Crown
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Twitch Top 10: March 12th-19th. FPS Tournaments Take The Crown

Discover the dynamic Twitch scene as Gaules shines with Counter-Strike streams, Tarik rockets to second place with explosive VALORANT growth, and Jynxzi holds strong in Siege content. Witness the surge of VALORANT and Overwatch 2, fueled by major tourname

Nate Margolin
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Recent Articles

VALORANT Leakers Have Discovered a New Map,
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VALORANT Leakers Have Discovered a New Map,

Leaks! Let’s explore what we know about Bastion, the new Valorant map.

Gabby DeSena
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Who Can Beat Sentinels? VCT Masters Madrid Power Rankings
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Who Can Beat Sentinels? VCT Masters Madrid Power Rankings

Here is how Esports Illustrated ranks all eight teams competing at VCT Masters Madrid to kickoff the VCT 2024 season.

Sage Datuin
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Shrouded in Smoke and Mystery: Everything We Know About Clove, VALORANT’s Upcoming Agent 25
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Shrouded in Smoke and Mystery: Everything We Know About Clove, VALORANT’s Upcoming Agent 25

The hazy confusion around VALORANT’s newest Controller Clove is clearing with new information. Here’s everything we know.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT, League of Legends Servers Down — How to Check Server Statuses
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VALORANT, League of Legends Servers Down — How to Check Server Statuses

Popular games are not immune to server issues. If you are experiencing something sus, here's how you can find out if there's something going on with a game's server.

Olivia Richman
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VALORANT Patch 8.04 Reveals New Premier Changes and Esports Updates
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VALORANT Patch 8.04 Reveals New Premier Changes and Esports Updates

VALORANT's Patch 8.04 will streamline your competitive grind with better training, more efficient Premier systems and updated brackets to follow the pros – here's everything players can expect.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT's Episode 8 Act II Battlepass Delivers Sprays, Silliness and Spring Break Fun: What Players Need to Know
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VALORANT's Episode 8 Act II Battlepass Delivers Sprays, Silliness and Spring Break Fun: What Players Need to Know

Let's explore what's special about VALORANT's newest Battlepass, when it will release and all the sensational surprises within!

Gabby DeSena
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Huge Premier Mode Updates: Valorant Episode 8 Act 2
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Huge Premier Mode Updates: Valorant Episode 8 Act 2

It is now easier than ever to enroll and play in VALORANT’s Premier mode – here’s what you need to know about recent updates before you gather a team and sweep the competition.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT’S MK. VII Liberty Bundle Delivers Refreshing Tactical Edge to VALORANT’s Shop
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VALORANT’S MK. VII Liberty Bundle Delivers Refreshing Tactical Edge to VALORANT’s Shop

he MK. VII Liberty Bundle is finally here, and its impressive design may tempt you to liberate some cash from your wallet. Let's walk through the new bundle's contents, cost and more.

Gabby DeSena
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The Way Forward: 1on1 with Evil Geniuses CEO Chris DeAppolonio
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The Way Forward: 1on1 with Evil Geniuses CEO Chris DeAppolonio

2023 was an up-and-down year for Evil Geniuses in every sense of the word. Now looking to the future and with new leadership in place, we had an exclusive sit down with CEO Chris DeAppolonio about the new path for Evil Geniuses

Nick Geracie
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Try Out New Team Capsules and Support Your Favorite VCT Team in VALORANT Patch 8.03
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Try Out New Team Capsules and Support Your Favorite VCT Team in VALORANT Patch 8.03

Long-awaited team capsules finally arrive in Patch 8.03, along with minor Chamber changes and new Breach voice lines.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT PBE 8.03 Includes Chamber Buffs, Teases New Agent and More
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VALORANT PBE 8.03 Includes Chamber Buffs, Teases New Agent and More

VALORANT PBE 8.03 is here to restore Chamber's place in the meta, encourage player esports interaction and tease the upcoming 'Smokedancer' agent.

Gabby DeSena
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Venom and VCT Kickoffs: VALORANT Patch 8.02 Brings Viper Revamps, Esports Hub Updates, and More
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Venom and VCT Kickoffs: VALORANT Patch 8.02 Brings Viper Revamps, Esports Hub Updates, and More

Patch 8.02 gives a fresh look to Viper, encourages player involvement with VALORANT esports during VCT season and delivers plenty of in-game fixes.

Gabby DeSena
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Xerø Regrets: VALORANT's New Xerøfang Bundle Will Light Up Your Skin Collection
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Xerø Regrets: VALORANT's New Xerøfang Bundle Will Light Up Your Skin Collection

The latest addition to the VALORANT shop looks like it came straight out of a futuristic movie, and its sleek design will have teammates begging to trade guns. Here's everything you need to know about the Xerøfang bundle!

Gabby DeSena
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How to Sign Up for Full Squad Gaming League
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How to Sign Up for Full Squad Gaming League

For gamers with a busy lifestyle who just want to focus on having fun, Full Squad Gaming and LeagueSpot have a league that is perfect for you.

Robbie Landis
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Not Playing Around: What the Riot Layoffs Mean
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Not Playing Around: What the Riot Layoffs Mean

As one of the biggest developers in esports, Riot Games is constantly making changes – but no one expected this.

Gabby DeSena
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The Skye’s No Longer The Limit: VALORANT Patch 8.01 Massively Nerfs its Best Initiator
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The Skye’s No Longer The Limit: VALORANT Patch 8.01 Massively Nerfs its Best Initiator

Riot Games has returned to bless VALORANT players with a new update. Patch 8.01 promises to remove bugs, remedy match load-in issues and refine Iso’s kit so he can duel enemies with confidence. However, the patch has also shocked Skye mains worldwide – ma

Gabby DeSena
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From Game Changers to Game Cheaters: Two Pro VALORANT Players Implicated by Riot Games in Cheating Scandal
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From Game Changers to Game Cheaters: Two Pro VALORANT Players Implicated by Riot Games in Cheating Scandal

VALORANT’s Game Changers league has some of the best players in the world – and as it turns out, some of the sneakiest too. Here are the juicy details on the latest cheating scandal that rocked VALORANT esports.

Gabby DeSena
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The 2024 Valorant Champions Tour Circuit: A Guide
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The 2024 Valorant Champions Tour Circuit: A Guide

A new year of VCT awaits us – here are the key dates and structure of the world-famous tournament so VALORANT fans can follow along.

Gabby DeSena
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When and How to Use VALORANT’s New Gun the Outlaw: A Guide
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When and How to Use VALORANT’s New Gun the Outlaw: A Guide

Here’s how to use the Outlaw to make enemies salty and teammates proud – let’s explore all the information you need to know.

Gabby DeSena
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Most Watched Twitch Streamers of 2023
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Most Watched Twitch Streamers of 2023

Find out which streamers topped the Twitch charts in 2023

Charlie Cater
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VALORANT Patch 8.0 Shakes Up the Sentinel Meta: Full Episode 8 Act 1 Patch Notes
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VALORANT Patch 8.0 Shakes Up the Sentinel Meta: Full Episode 8 Act 1 Patch Notes

Everything is changing with VALORANT’s Patch 8.0 – let’s prepare for Episode 8 Act 1 with a comprehensive guide of everything you need to expect.

Gabby DeSena
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Riot Games Reveals VALORANT Episode 8 Act 1 Outlaw, Battle Pass, Kuronami Skin Line
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Riot Games Reveals VALORANT Episode 8 Act 1 Outlaw, Battle Pass, Kuronami Skin Line

Riot Games has officially revealed a new VALORANT weapon, the Outlaw. The weapon will release alongside a new battle pass and skin line coming in Episode 8 Act 1

Olivia Richman
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Every Episode 8 Icebox and Lotus Change: A Guide
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Every Episode 8 Icebox and Lotus Change: A Guide

Let’s explore a list of every Icebox and Lotus alteration to look out for as we approach VALORANT’s upcoming Episode 8.

Gabby DeSena
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