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On the second day of the VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 playoffs, Leviatan and Team Heretics secured their spots in the Upper Bracket Semifinals. Thus, taking one step closer to the coveted trophy. Meanwhile, G2 Esports and Fnatic found themselves relegated to the Lower Bracket, where they now face elimination in a high-stakes battle. Leviatan 2-0 G2 Esports The first match of the day was a thrilling rematch of the VCT Americas finals, pitting Leviatan against G2 Esports. Leviatan pulled offmore

Riot Games has announced significant updates to its internal structure, aimed at enhancing the connection between its gaming titles, esports, music, and publishing content. This move includes the establishment of dedicated animation and live-action studios for future TV and film projects, underscoring Riot's commitment to delivering immersive, integrated experiences for players and fans. After Naz Aletaha's recent exit as Global Head of LoL Esports, Riot's recent moves point towards continued restructuring. Leadership Overhaul: A Seasoned Head Takes the Helm Johnmore

The second match of the day at VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 saw a fierce Chinese Derby between EDward Gaming and Trace Esports. Expectations were high for both teams, but it was EDward Gaming who delivered a masterclass in dominance, securing a 2-0 victory and advancing to the Upper Bracket Semifinals. EDward Gaming 2-0 Trace Esports Trace Esports picked Bind as the first map, hoping to gain an early advantage. However, EDG had other plans. They stormed through the first half,more

The playoffs of VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 kicked off with an electrifying showdown between Sentinels and DRX. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the North American powerhouse faced off against the last hope of the Pacific region. In a thrilling match which was highly unpredictable, Sentinels emerged victorious with a 2-0 sweep, advancing to the Upper Bracket Semifinals. Sentinels 2-0 DRX The first map, Sunset, was Sentinels' pick, and they quickly demonstrated why with an early 5-2more

The VALORANT Champions 2024 Playoffs are upon us. Starting later today, the remaining eight teams will take on each other to crown the best team of 2024. And with the new stage, there is a change at redemption. The community collectively fumbled the group stage pick’ems, but the Playoffs will be the chance of redemption and two additional in-game drops. We at Strafe fumbled poorly too, but who would have expected Trace Esports to qualify over Leviatan. Now that wemore

BLEED Esports has officially announced a significant shift in their roster strategy as they prepare for the 2025 VCT season. The organization took to X to reveal that they are placing the majority of their roster on restricted free agency, signaling a comprehensive overhaul of their lineup. The post read, "As the VCT season concludes, BLEED Esports is preparing for a roster overhaul in 2025. The following players are now Restricted Free Agents: Derrick "Deryeon" Yee Jorell "Retla" Teo Kimmore

With the group stages behind us, the VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 playoffs are about to kick off, and the excitement is through the roof. From an initial pool of 16 teams, only 8 remain, ready to clash in a double-elimination bracket for the coveted title of 2024 Champions. The stakes have never been higher as these teams vie for ultimate glory. Read More: VALORANT Champions 2024 Playoffs: Format, Teams, Fixtures and more DRX vs. Sentinels The last hope of the Pacificmore

The VCT OFF//SEASON is almost here, and with it comes a flurry of excitement, competition, and innovation. After the intensity of Champions, the OFF//SEASON provides a crucial period for teams to test and develop their rosters, while tournaments experiment with new formats and competitions. From the return of the Ascension tournaments to the highly anticipated Game Changers World Championship, this year’s OFF//SEASON is packed with events that will keep the VALORANT community engaged until the VCT kicks off again inmore

Riot Games is reportedly planning to revamp its financial support model for teams competing in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) globally. Their primary target currently is the Content Creation Program. According to a report by esports journalist Alejandro "Anonimotum" Gomis, sources indicate that a major change under consideration for 2025 is the elimination of the incentive program tied to content creation, co-streaming, and other media activities by VCT teams. This program has previously rewarded teams with financial bonuses for achievingmore

Cloud9 VALORANT just announced the departure of In-Game Leader Anthony “vanity” Malaspina following a fairly dismal season for the historic organization. Despite rebuilding around electrifying talent and former G2 Esports Francis “OXY” Hoang, the roster failed to qualify for a single international event all season long. -vanity +vanity -vanity Cloud9 cited the reason for the splitting of ways comes from a desire to ‘move in a different direction’ and has confirmed that vanity will be free to explore without anymore

On Day 9 of VALORANT Champions 2024, the final elimination games of the group stages took center stage, with only four teams fighting to keep their tournament hopes alive. In a highly anticipated showdown, Fnatic faced off against KRU Esports in a tense match that would determine the last playoff qualifier from Group A. The match was a thrilling contest that went the distance, with all three maps being fiercely contested. KRU Esports started strong on their pick of Sunset,more

VALORANT Champions 2024 Group stage enters its final stretch, as starting today, the remaining eight teams will play in qualification-elimination games. Only four teams survive the intense competition of the last two days. From Group B, dubbed the Group of Death, Team Heretics managed to secure the top seed. For the final spot of the group, Gen.G took on Sentinels for the second time this tournament.  With the stakes sky high, the two former champions clashed, with only one survivingmore

LOUD head coach Pedro "peu" Lopes has announced his departure from the organization after a season of mixed results. Peu, who joined the Brazilian powerhouse in November 2023, revealed the news on X. His departure comes after just one season with the team, following a year filled with both promise and disappointment. A Promising Start, but an Unsteady Season Peu was brought on board by LOUD following an impressive stint with The Union, where he led the team to amore

Day 8 of VALORANT Champions 2024 was a tense one, as four teams fought to avoid elimination. In the end, only Vitality and Paper Rex survived, while Talon Esports and FUT Esports were sent packing. Team Vitality 2-0 Talon Esports The day's first match saw Vitality take on Talon Esports in a do-or-die battle. Vitality, known for their meticulous and strategic playstyle, outmaneuvered Talon, taking the series 2-0. Talon struggled to find answers to Vitality's calculated approach, leading to theirmore

The VALORANT Night Market returns once again in Episode 9 to bless us with discounted skin prices. Set to return on the 15th of August, get excited for a chance once again to grab your favorite wishlisted skin at a fraction of its cost. What is a VALORANT Night Market? The VALORANT Night Market is a unique recurrent theme in the game where players can purchase selected skins at discounted prices. However, the caveat is that each account will receivemore

The second stage of VALORANT Champions 2024, kicks off on the 14th of August, featuring the eight remaining teams. These eight teams will battle it out in a double-elimination bracket to crown the 2024 VALORANT Champion on the 25th August. VALORANT Champions 2024 Playoffs: Format & Schedule A total of eight teams qualify for the VALORANT Champions 2024 Playoffs. The opening fixtures of the double-elimination bracket Playoffs are drawn on the final day of group stage. In the Playoffs draw,more

On Day 7 of VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024, the stakes were at an all-time high as two critical elimination matches determined the fate of four teams. The tension in the air was palpable, with every round carrying the weight of a season's worth of effort and dreams. The first clash of the day featured Sentinels against FunPlus Phoenix, followed by KRU Esports versus Bilibili Gaming. The losers would face an early exit from the tournament, while the winners would livemore

After the thriller that was Leviathan vs. Trace Esports, VALORANT Champions 2024 Day 6 followed another Americas vs. China fixture in the G2 Esports - EDward Gaming series. The Americas #2, G2 Esports, was tasked with stopping the ZmjjKk starrer EDward Gaming, the China #1. While G2 Esports were clear favorites when the day started. The upset earlier definitely had people swaying to EDG’s side. The swaying only amplified as EDward Gaming took Icebox, a map G2 Esports has dominated.more

The Day 6 of VALORANT Champions 2024 was expected to be one of the boring days, with both games having a clear favorite to win. But the day has started quite unexpectedly. In a surprising turn of events, Leviatán has fallen to China #3 Trace Esports. The game that lasted three maps, concluded on a one-sided Ascent win for the Chinese side. The win is the second upset delivered by Trace Esports at the event. In their opening game theymore

As we enter the Esports World Cup Week 6 (EWC), the competition heats up with three iconic titles: Teamfight Tactics, Fortnite, and Street Fighter 6. Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this week's events promise to showcase a mix of strategy, creativity, and intense battles. Here's a detailed look at what to expect, including schedules, team profiles, and key matchups. Teamfight Tactics (TFT) The Teamfight Tactics tournament will feature 16 top squads competing in a format designed to test their strategicmore