The secret behind how Valorant agents are balanced, buffed, or nerfed

Digging into the numbers. Updated on March 19, 1:15 a.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. Balancing Valorant agents is often more an art than a science. While data still plays a big role in informing changes to agents, telling Valorant developers when a particular agent may not be in an ideal state, Riot Games also approaches agent balance through more subjective lenses. One of these is player perception of individual agents, which is filtered through data points like win and pick rates....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Colin Atkinson

They told him he could become anything, so he became Star Guardian Soraka

They told him he could become anything, so he became Star Guardian Soraka Let ocelote guide you. Ever wondered what a level 18, full tank build Soraka would look like in real life? The answer lies inG2 Esports ocelote’sStar GuardianSoraka cosplay. The organization’s CEO recently collaborated with Riot Games to promote the new batch of Star Guardian skins fromLeague of Legends. SinceG2 is all about the memes, the retired Spanish pro player advertised their League of Legends partnership in the most entertaining and funniest way possible....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Elizabeth Rodriguez

Under the SEA (League): New Esports, Execration, and Neon Esports

Under the SEA (League): New Esports, Execration, and Neon Esports How far will these qualified teams go in the ONE Esports Dota 2 SEA League? This article is part of “Under the SEA (League)” a preview of the teams that will be competing for the US$100,000 prize pool at the ONE Esports Dota 2 SEA League. In this SEA League preview, we will discuss New Esports, Execration, and Neon Esports, the three teams that emerged victorious from the ONE Esports Dota 2 SEA League Qualifiers that were held from June 4-7....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Ashley Jenkins

Valorant Episode 4 Act 3 Battle Pass: 5 best memes and weapon skins

Valorant Episode 4 Act 3 Battle Pass: 5 best memes and weapon skins Is this the best Battle Pass yet? Have you ever seen Brimstone without his beret? The Valorant Episode 4 Act 3 Battle Pass is nearly upon us, and it’s got collectibles and fun surprises for everyone. The upcoming Battle Pass (BP) is chock-full of memes, callouts, and skins that players will want to snatch up for their collections....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Renee Henderson

Vision Strikers loan k1Ng to new Korean team ESportsConnected

Vision Strikers loan k1Ng to new Korean team ESportsConnected The Korean Valorant scene looks stacked. Korean esports organization Vision Strikers has loaned Lee “k1Ng” Seung-won to the newly formed Valorant roster, ESports Connected, for the upcomingVCT 2022 season. Vision Striker’s decision to move k1Ng could also mean the team is moving away from theirsix-man roster strategywhich began after the acquisition of Kim “Lakia” Jong-min during the VCT 2021 season. k1Ng’s incredible VCT 2021 run with Vision Strikers The 20-year-old Korean pro player was one of the first players Vision Strikers signed to its Valorant roster on August 04, 2025....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Jason Mcdonald

WePlay AniMajor Playoffs: 3 teams set for anime redemption arcs

WePlay AniMajor Playoffs: 3 teams set for anime redemption arcs These teams are so close to qualifying for TI10. The WePlay AniMajor Playoffs have provided amazing matches for Dota 2 fans thus far. Over the next two days, the remaining six teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket as they inch closer to qualifying forThe International 10. The WePlay AniMajor’s Wild Card and Group Stage have provided plenty of surprises so far....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Janice Johnson

Who is the better agent? Will Neon replace Jett in the Valorant meta?

Who is the better agent? Will Neon replace Jett in the Valorant meta? Who is the ultimate speed demon? Fans are excited to finally be able to playNeon, the sixthduelist agentjoining the roster during the release ofValorant Episode 4 Act 1. Valorant will have a total of 18 playable characters, which means that players will have to think about how to rebalance their agent compositions, especially when it comes to picking the right duelist....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Wyatt Bishop

Why Uncharted could potentially be the best video game film ever

Nathan Drake was born for the silver screen. Let’s face the facts. Video game films have gotten a bad rep for being big-budget productions that seldom deliver the same thrills as their original source material. A popular genre in recent times, gamers are still yearning for an adaptation that captures the timeless charm of a video game franchise in two hours. With the new Uncharted trailer teasing the live-action portrayal of Nathan Drake and his adventures, could this be the adaptation that wins it all for both film and video game fans alike?...

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Mikayla Johnson

Wild Rift Season 0: Everything you need to know

Wild Rift Season 0: Everything you need to know Can you hit Gold tier before the season ends? Yes, League of Legends: Wild Rift Season 0 exists! It started last October 7, the day the Closed Beta expanded to two more regions South Korea and Japan after initially launching on Southeast Asian countries. When does Wild Rift Season 0 end? Wild Rift Season 0 ends this January 2021. Players still have about a month left to grind their way to the top to earn cosmetics and other end-of-season rewards....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Meghan Bennett

Will Khufra’s sudden resurgence affect the MSC 2021 meta?

Will Khufra’s sudden resurgence affect the MSC 2021 meta? He came in like a Bouncing Ball. Khufra is one of the most difficult tank heroes to play against in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The crowd control effect from this tank hero can single-handedly lead teams to victory. Even so, in the last two MPL leagues in Season 6 and 7, pure tanks have become less popular due to the changing meta of professional MPL teams....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Cory Bauer

With a dash instead of a flash, Phoenix’s original design could not look more different

With a dash instead of a flash, Phoenix’s original design could not look more different This boy is fire. Phoenix is one of the most recognizable faces in Valorant, even as the cast of agents has since expanded to include 20 different agents across a wide variety of roles. While he has fallen out of favor in recent months,recent buffs to his kitthat allow him to be even more proactive and aggressive have given rise to aminor resurgenceof the hot-headed British duelist....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Emily Blackburn

With another Ignition Series win, is there any doubt that Sentinels are NA’s best team?

With another Ignition Series win, is there any doubt that Sentinels are NA’s best team? Sinatraa could be the best player in the world right now. Sentinels have won their second North American Ignition Series tournament with a dominant sweep over Team Envy in the Grand Final of the Pop Flash Valorant tournament. Back. On. Top.@Sentinelsare your Pop Flash@PlayVALORANTIgnition Series Champions!pic.twitter.com/DcpArGJBtv After a heart-breaking loss toTSM in the FaZe Clan Invitational, Jay “Sinatraa” Won and the rest of his teammates came back stronger than ever and the results were on full display in the Pop Flash tournament....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Kathleen Mckenzie

2020 LEC Summer Playoffs: Everything you need to know

2020 LEC Summer Playoffs: Everything you need to know How far can Schalke 04 go? After eight weeks full of intense single matches, crazy victory skits, and miracle runs, theLeague of Legends European Championship (LEC)is finally moving onto itsSummer Playoffs. Teams Of the ten teams that participated in the Summer season, only the six best European teams have qualified for the Playoffs with matches played in a best-of-five format....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Andrew Tran