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Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: February 6th, 2025
The VCT Americas Kickoff 2025 is the highlight of today as we will find out which place each one of the 4 surviving teams will finish this tournament, and the betting odds already give us a good indication of who has the better chance of winning. After careful analysis, our experts team has handpicked the most promising matches in Valorant, League of Legends and Dota 2 with particularly enticing odds for your predictions today. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds formore

Riot Games Hires Diablo 4 Lead Class Designer for an Announced Project
The Diablo 4 lead class designer and developer Adam Jackson has joined Riot Games as a Senior Manager for an “unannounced title.” The context clues of the move certainly point towards a resurfacing of the Riot MMO project that “went dark” back in March, 2024. Riot Games MMO is back online? In their March 2024 update, Marc Merrill, Riot Games' CPO, talked about the MMO project and the excitement surrounding it. During the address, Marc spoke of “resetting the project”more
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[UPDATED] All Teams Qualified for VCT Masters Bangkok
VCT Masters Bangkok is set to be the ground for the first international clash between VALORANT partnered teams in 2025. After an exciting few weeks of domestic VALORANT, with Kickoff still ongoing in all 4 leagues to determine the final 8 to qualify, the stage for Bangkok is finally in sight and its competitors taking form. The first Masters event of 2025 is set to begin on the 20th of February and run until the 3rd of March, crowning themore

VALORANT Patch 10.02 brings Minor Bug Fixes
Riot Games is rolling out Patch 10.02 for VALORANT, bringing a series of important bug fixes across all platforms. This update addresses gameplay inconsistencies, agent-specific issues, and observer bugs while also implementing improvements to Premier mode on PC. Let’s dive into the details of what’s getting fixed. Bug Fixes for All Platforms General Fixed a critical issue where certain types of damage could leave players with Regen Shields at 1 HP instead of killing them. This also resolves an issuemore

New VCT 2025 Season Capsule: Contents, Release Date, and VCT Karambit Chromas
With the VCT 2025 Season now underway, VALORANT is introducing the all new VCT 2025 Season Capsule to the game. This new capsule will allow you to represent the VCT region you support, as well as show off your love for the highest tier of competitive VALORANT. What's in the VCT 2025 Season Capsule? The new VCT Season Capsule coming to VALORANT will include all of the following: VCT Karambit Four Regional Player Cards Four Gun Buddies Taking center stagemore

Exploring Chamber from Valorant: Background, Traits, and Abilities
Biography of Chamber Vincent Fabron, known as Chamber in Valorant, is a Frenchman driven by a singular goal. His journey is marked by his willingness to sacrifice anything that stands in his way. Fabron’s background is deeply rooted in combat and weaponry. He initially served in the French military before becoming a private military contractor (PMC) marksman. His skills and expertise eventually led him to a role as a weapons designer for Kingdom Defense. However, his employment there was merelymore

Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: January 31st, 2025
Fissure Playground continues and that will be the main focus of today's odds. As teams face elimination for the first major LAN event of Dota 2 in 2025. After careful analysis, our expert team has handpicked the most promising matches in Dota 2, VALORANT and Counter-Strike for your predictions today with particularly enticing odds. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 31st of January, 2025, as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Featured Match of the Day Fissure Playground #1more

Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: January 30th, 2025
The VCT EMEA Kickoff tournament picks up again today with Gentle Mates and Fnatic facing off with elimination on the line, making it today's Strafe Featured Match of the Day. After careful analysis, our expert team has handpicked the most promising matches in VALORANT and Counter-Strike for your predictions today with particularly enticing odds. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 30th of January, 2025, as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Featured Match of the Day VCT 2025: EMEAmore

Into The Breach Shuts Down After CEO Steals Money From Org
On January 25, 2024, Into the Breach (ITB) released a public statement announcing their closure, marking the beginning of a huge scandal in the esports industry. Initial Public Statement The Announcement Into the Breach released an official statement revealing that significant mismanagement had been discovered within the organization. The investigation uncovered that an individual who had been entrusted with all financial and monetary decisions had been embezzling funds for personal use. Impact on Operations The organization stated that this betrayalmore

Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: January 26th, 2025
At the BLAST Bounty Spring 2024, Team Spirit and Eternal Fire take the centre stage for an electrifying grand final matchup, making it Strafe's Featured Match of the Day. After careful analysis, our expert team has handpicked the most promising matches in Dota 2, League of Legends and VALORANT for your predictions today with particularly enticing odds. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 26th of January, 2025 as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Featured Match of the Day 2025more

Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: January 25th, 2025
The BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 enters it's Semi Finals stage, Team Spirit and Natus Vincere taking the centre stage as the Strafe's Featured Match of the Day. The list also features games from League of Legends and VALORANT with particularly enticing odds. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather than spread. *Bestmore

Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: January 24th, 2025
At the LCK Cup 2025, T1 and KT Rolster take the centre stage for the first telecom war of the year, making it the Strafe's Featured Match of the Day. We have also curated a list of matches from VALORANT and Counter-Strike with particularly enticing odds. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Lossmore

VALORANT Helix Bundle: New Flex, Skins, Release Date and More
Riot Games is ringing in the Lunar New Year with the Helix Bundle, a sleek snake-themed collection to honor the Year of the Snake in 2025. Packed with venomous designs and a groundbreaking new cosmetic, here’s everything you need to know about the bundle. What’s in the Helix Skin Bundle? The Helix Skin Bundle is a half bundle, offering fewer skins but making up for it with unique flair. Here’s what’s included: Phantom Skin: A dynamic, snake-inspired design with glowingmore

Shopify Rebellion GC becomes the first Game Changers team to make it to Challengers
Shopify Rebellion GC have made VALORANT history by qualifying for Challengers in North America. After getting past the Closed Qualifiers, SR GC are the first GC team to ever make it into the Tier-2 scene in VALORANT. Shopify Rebellion continue to make history Despite an early loss to Winthrop in the Closed Qualifiers, Shopify Rebellion GC never let the odds defeat them. After powering through the lower bracket, SR GC went on to defeat Funhaver in convincing fashion duringmore

Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: January 23rd, 2025
The VCT EMEA Kickoff continues today with the Lower Bracket featuring a highly anticipated clash between Fnatic and Natus Vincere. The list also features games from League of Legends and Counter-Strike with particularly enticing odds. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather than spread. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 23rd ofmore

Relegation Protection Coming for Valorant EMEA Game Changers Teams
VALORANT Esports announced an important update for the Game Changers EMEA league, introducing relegation protection for Game Changers teams partnered with teams in VCT EMEA. Announced by Esports Product Manager Tomek (@GinTomek), this change shows how much Riot Games' is dedicated to helping develop a sustainable ecosystem for all their esports products. The Key Change: Relegation Protection Starting in the 2025 season, Game Changers organizations that are partnered with VCT EMEA squads will benefit from relegation protection. This initiative alignsmore

Rank Shields Come to VALORANT with Patch 10.01: Here’s How They Work
After teasing the addition of Rank Shields in the Patch 10.0 reveal trailer, Riot Games will officially introduce this exciting new feature in Patch 10.01. Designed to provide players with a buffer during their Competitive grind, Rank Shields aim to soften the frustration of instant demotions. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Rank Shields and how they work in VALORANT. What Are Rank Shields? Rank Shields are a new mechanic added to Competitive Mode for both PCmore

Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: 20/1/2025
Today sees the continuation of the LEC Winter Season including the highly anticipated clash between Team Vitality and Movistar KOI. For the non-VALORANT fans, we have also curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: Valorant and Dota 2. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather thanmore

TDM vs Ranked Valorant Progression: Does TDM count towards weekly missions?
Team Deathmatch (TDM) mode has become a popular way for players to warm up and practice their aim, however, many players wonder how Valorant TDM progression compares to ranked play, especially when it comes to completing weekly missions. Let's dive into the details of TDM vs ranked Valorant progression and answer the burning question: Does TDM count towards weekly missions? Valorant TDM progression Team Deathmatch was introduced as a fast-paced 5v5 game mode where players can practice their gunplay andmore

Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day: 19/1/2025
Today sees the continuation of ESL One Raleigh 2025: Western Europe Closed Qualifier including the highly anticipated clash between AVULUS and OG. For the non-DOTA 2 fans, we have curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: League Of Legends and Valorant. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focusmore





























