Valorant Esports News

The matches of Valorant Champions Tour EMEA showcased intense battles and unexpected outcomes. Recently, Strafe Esports had the opportunity to talk exclusively with Igor "Redgar" Vlasov, GiantX's IGL. Following a tough loss against Fnatic, Redgar shared insights into their approach heading into the series. He emphasized their primary focus, opponent strategies adptation, moments where they outplayed Fnatic and areas for improvement in their synergy and decision-making. [Interviewer] Redgar, can you take me through what was your game plan heading into this series against Fnatic? "Overall, our game plan was to try to play our game, and if we see thatmore

Valorant, Riot Games' tactical shooter, has taken the esports world by storm, offering a blend of strategic gameplay and character-based prowess. Among its diverse roster of agents, Valorant Cypher stands out as the quintessential surveillance expert, a role that demands both strategic foresight and tactical precision. This guide delves into the Moroccan information broker's toolkit, offering strategies, tips, and insights to help you elevate your game. Cypher's unique abilities make him a critical asset for gathering intelligence and controlling themore

The matches of VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 1 concluded on the 9th of April. On the final day of matches, Gen.G faced off against Talon Esports, and came out on top at 2-0. After the game, Strafe Esports was given the chance to conduct an exclusive interview with Kim "t3xture" Na-ra of Gen.G. When asked about the game against Talon, t3xture said that Gen.G was quite pleased with the outcome. “I think we were quite satisfied with our result today. It was a pretty clean 2-0. So I think we’re happy with our start.” [Interviewer] Were you guys expecting Talon’smore

Rejoice, as it is that time of the act, The much-awaited VALORANT Night Market returns for Ep. 8 Act II. Starting today, 10 April, 05:00 PM PT, players can check(get disappointed or surprised) their respective draws in VALORANT’s lucky skin galore. What is a VALORANT Night Market? VALORANT Night Market is a unique recurrent theme in the game where players can buy skins at discounted prices. But it is not as simple, these discounts are randomly assigned and players cannot choose the skins they can buy. In sort of a lucky draw, players receive six draws of skins and attachedmore

On the final day of Week 1 of VCT Pacific, the world was stunned as Detonation FocusMe managed to beat T1 2-1. This triumph marks a significant milestone for the team, as it represents their first win in the VCT Pacific since joining the franchise in 2023. This win also put an end to a losing streak that DFM were facing, having lost 20 consecutive games since April, 2021. Detonation FocusMe 2-0 T1 The match kicked off on DFM’s pickmore

Sentinels' vibe merchant Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro has opened up about his frustrations in their opening match of the VCT Americas Split 1. According to Zellsis, prior to their opening match against 100 Thieves, during the initial tests on stage, the Sentinels players had reported multiple issues with the audio in-game as well as with the communication system. However, when this concern was brought up with the on-site staff, the issue was ultimately left unresolved until mid-match. When the concerns weremore

Valorant, the strategic FPS from Riot Games, has redefined the tactical shooter genre with its unique blend of gunplay and abilities. Among the roles crucial to a team's success, Valorant Initiators stand out for their ability to control the battlefield, create openings, and set the pace for engagements. This guide delves into the strategies and insights necessary for mastering the Initiator role, offering players an edge in their quest for victory. Valorant's dynamic gameplay places a premium on adaptability andmore

Valorant, Riot Games' first-person tactical hero shooter, has captivated the esports community with its strategic depth and precision-based gameplay. For players looking to elevate their performance, adopting pro settings is a crucial step. This comprehensive guide delves into the optimal Valorant pro settings, including DPI, sensitivity, gear, and keybinds, favored by the esports elite. Understanding these settings and how they influence gameplay can empower players to make informed choices, enhancing their competitive edge. Valorant's emergence as a cornerstone in themore

As the first international VALORANT Event has come to a close, and players have been given their due rest, it is now time for the regional VCT Pacific league to kick off. VCT Pacific 2024 Stage 1 is set to begin on 6th April. And in this article, we will tell you all you need to know for the tournament. Format: The Group Stage of the VCT Pacific 2024 runs from April 6th to April 29th, 2024. It consists ofmore

The first stage of the 2024 VALORANT Champions Tour Americas League will kick off April 6th. The first leg of the two stage league will feature the 11 partnered teams playing for VCT Masters Shanghai qualification, championship points and a prize pool. Let’s go over the format, groups, and schedule of the upcoming tournament. 2024 VCT Americas League Stage 1: Format As previously mentioned the Americas league will be divided into two stages. The eleven competing teams will be divided into two groups. The groups for 2024 VCT Americas League are as follows: Group Alpha:  Sentinels Cloud9 G2 Esports KRUmore

The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) is Riot’s most competitive global circuit for professional VALORANT. Including a year-round calendar of competitive tournament, the best teams in the world compete both domestically within one of the four main regions, as well as internationally with three available international tournaments a year. VCT EMEA is one such region/league, catering to the top 11 EMEA teams who will compete across 2 splits and across a minimum of 30 series in 2024 for a chance at earning championship points and qualification to said international events. VCT EMEA will run across 2 splits, the first of whichmore

Žygimantas “nukkye” Chmieliauskas has parted ways with GIANTX after a sub-optimal start to their 2024 season. The Lithuanian flex player will likely be sporting different colors soon, with one of the most diverse agent pool of any EMEA player in his arsenal. At this time, GIANTX has not given clarification on why nukkye was being removed or on who will step into his place on the roster. GIANTs to GIANTX The roster’s core have been together since late 2022, whenmore

Paper Rex has announced the return of ace duelist Wang “Jinggg” Jing Jie to the active roster. The announcement brings joy to the fans of Paper Rex. The Pacific star was supposed to miss the next two years of competition due to mandatory military service. Jinggg’s temporary retirement was announced by Paper Rex during their VALORANT Champions 2023 run. The news also made the team’s 2nd place finish even more emotional as Jinggg might never get the chance again tomore

Clove, the Scottish troublemaker, is the twenty-fourth agent to join the VALORANT protocol. The latest controller to join the protocol has an unique immortality quip, setting her apart from her peers. Releasing today, 26th March with Patch 8.05, Clove’s kit enables aggressive plays and will be another agent alongside Omen that allows for fragging. Let’s look at the agent's ability and how to use them. VALORANT Agent Clove Abilities Signature Ability (E) - RUSE: RUSE is Clove’s smoke. The deploying interface for the ability is similar to Brimstone. The smoke cloud lasts 15 seconds and recharges every 30 seconds. Themore

VALORANT Episode 8 Act II will re-introduce an old, long-awaited classic bundle, Sovereign 2.0. Regal and illustrious, Sovereign has always been the classic bundle to exude style and elegance no matter the variant. VALORANT Sovereign 2.0 Bundle Information The Sovereign 2.0 bundle will feature the following items: Weapons Phantom Frenzy Judge Odin Melee Accessories 1 card 1 spray 2 gun buddies The Sovereign 2.0 melee shares similarities with other Tactical Knives such as the Overdrive Blade and the RGX 11zmore

Last night, Sentinels ended a three-year trophy drought and became the VALORANT Masters Madrid Champions. The game broke all the previous peak viewership records clocking at 1.665M, surpassing VALORANT Champions 2023. The first International event of VCT 2024 became the most successful of its kind with a total of 34.9M hours watched despite only having a 52 hour airtime. The 10-day tournament featured a new format, which led to some amazing inter-region and intra-region match-ups. The first stage of themore