All Valorant Clove abilities explained

Completely broken. Updated on March 25, 3:25 p.m. (GMT+8):Added Clove release date. Meet Clove, Valorant’s game-changing 25th agent, pushing the boundaries of what a controller can do. The Clove abilities are poised to redefine Valorant’s meta and shift most agent compositions in competitive and professional play. Clove brings a Scottish flair to the game. Once you learn what this smoke specialist is capable of, you won’t be surprised if they become the most picked agent in Valorant....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Brian Cuevas

Azir’s skill order is totally different in patch 13.7 revamp — please max this ability instead of Q

Azir’s skill order is totally different in patch 13.7 revamp — please max this ability instead of Q A feathery public service announcement. MSI 2023will be played on patch 13.8, so League of Legends patch 13.7 is foretelling what’s to come. Because we’re so near MSI, this patch is more targeted towards champions in pro play. Azir is one of the champions that’s been a staple in pro play since his release in Season 4....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Sheri Duarte

Could Sean Gares be Sentinels’ next Valorant coach?

Could Sean Gares be Sentinels’ next Valorant coach? One can only hope. Valorant caster Sean Gares is stepping away from broadcast talent positions, he revealed in atweet on Tuesday. Instead, the former CS:GO pro will be looking to get more involved in the competitive scene, raising the exciting prospect that we might end up seeing him in a coaching position. The move appeared to have been prompted by Riot’s decision to leave him out of the talent roster forStage 1 Masters in Iceland....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Hector Anderson

Daddy issues? ZLaner gets stream sniped by his own father in Warzone

Daddy issues? ZLaner gets stream sniped by his own father in Warzone Z, I am your father! Getting stream sniped is a common nuisance for all the top dogs inCall of DutyWarzone, but OpTic Gaming streamerZack “ZLaner” Lanereally got the short end of the stick when his own father managed to get into the same lobby as him. Most stream snipers keep a low profile until they secure the big-name kill they want, but ZLaner’s father, aptly named PAPALaner in-game, immediately called the streamer to give him the bad news....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Nicole Meyer

Dota 2 7.31 patch welcomes Primal Beast, Techies rework, and new neutral creeps

Dota 2 7.31 patch welcomes Primal Beast, Techies rework, and new neutral creeps Here are the three biggest changes. Valve just dropped its biggest update of 2022 with the Dota 2 7.31 patch, that introduced a brand-new hero,Primal Beast, as its centerpiece. The patch also includes numerous changes to the game, including aTechies reworkand new neutral creeps. On top of that, almost all the heroes were given buffs and nerfs to further add variety to the meta....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Cody Miller

Dota 2 PGL Arlington Major: Schedule, results, teams, where to watch

Dota 2 PGL Arlington Major: Schedule, results, teams, where to watch Get ready for some thrilling Dota 2 action. World-class Dota 2 action will soon be on full display with the final Major of the Dota Pro Circuit 2021/2022 set to begin on August 4. The PGL Arlington Major promises to deliver exciting matches and drama with 17 of the world’s best teams battling one another for DPC points and their share of the US$500,000 prize pool....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Marcus Thompson

Dota 2 The International: Top 5 best plays in TI history

Dota 2 The International: Top 5 best plays in TI history The International brings out the best in pro players. In 2011, Valve launched The International, which became the be-all and end-all tournament for Dota 2 teams, players, and fans. The International is always bound to produce iconic moments because it features the best players in the entire world who desire to be remembered as legends. Every single TI tournament has pushed teams to the very edge, which produced the best plays and most unforgettable moments in esports history....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Sharon Hernandez

DPC CN: RNG Somnus’ Lina heats up in rampage against Invictus Gaming

DPC CN: RNG Somnus’ Lina heats up in rampage against Invictus Gaming Too hot to handle. Three HP. Three HP made all the difference between Invictus Gaming and Royal Never Give Up, who kicked off their 2021/2022 Dota Pro Circuit China (DPC CN) campaign in style. RNG picked up a tense 2-1 victory against Invictus Gaming, where new superstar midlaner Lu “Somnus” Yao led the team to a game three win off the back of a farmed Lina....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Sarah Caldwell

DRX and Paper Rex identify the one player on their team who’ll determine their fate at Masters Tokyo

DRX and Paper Rex identify the one player on their team who’ll determine their fate at Masters Tokyo Both teams are ready to win. The highly anticipatedVCT Masters Tokyois just around the corner, and two teams from the Pacific region,DRXandPaper Rex(PRX), arefavoritesof the tournament. These teams have demonstrated their potential to make deep runs at international Valorant LAN events, with DRX securing a commendable 3rd-4th place finish atVCT LOCK//IN. Meanwhile, PRX claimed the runner-up title atMasters Copenhagenlast year....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Melinda Anderson

DRX head coach termi explains why they made stax IGL again

Making changes. Korean powerhouseDRXwent intoValorant Champions 2022with a slightly different look. Kim “stax” Gu-taekis back in the role of in-game leader, taking over from Kim “Zest” Gi-seok. At the same time,Yu “BuZz” Byung-chulhas returned to his signature Jett, while Goo “Rb” Sang-min takes over the sentinel role. Those changes are a callback to an earlier iteration of DRX, but they seem to have paid off. The Korean squad went 6-0 in maps in Istanbul, before finally falling to a red-hot LOUD....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Rhonda Miller

DRX were prepared to give up map one, then they evoked the 9-3 curse

DRX were prepared to give up map one, then they evoked the 9-3 curse Emotional rollercoaster dipped, then climaxed. It’s day three ofValorant Champions 2022and fans finally got to see South Korean powerhouse DRX grace the stage in Group D’s opening match against Brazilian representatives FURIA Esports. Winning both VCT 2022: Korea Stage 1 and Stage 2 Challengers, the reigning champions of their region have much more to prove after stagnant 5th-6th place finishes at VCT 2022: Stage 1 Masters Reykjavík and Stage 2 Masters Copenhagen earlier this year....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Nicole Williams

DWG KIA Canyon: ‘We learned from kkOma to hold on, even in rough times’

DWG KIA Canyon: ‘We learned from kkOma to hold on, even in rough times’ The polar bear is hungry for more titles. DWG KIAhad an all-star showing during Day 5 of the 2021League of LegendsMid-Season Invitational (MSI). The LCK Spring champions grabbed back-to-back wins over MAD Lions and PSG Talon to secure a top two spot in the upcoming MSI Knockout Stage. How to dismantle PSG Talon according to DWG KIA Canyon While DWG KIA and Royal Never Give Up are the crowd favorites to win MSI 2021,PSG Talonshowcased a better form in the second round robin, taking convincing games over MAD Lions and RNG....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Aaron Wells

Eight amazing Tekken plays from Collision 2019

Eight amazing Tekken plays from Collision 2019 Nothing can beat the Peruvian heat. Peruvian pro, Abel “Abel Del Maestro” Segovia, came out on top at Collision 2019, but the rising Tekken stars of Peru and South America made a lasting impression on their visitors. Here are our favorite plays from the latest Tekken Master event in Peru. Qudans vs. Nene The Dragon (Losers Top 8) In a devilish match featuring Kazuya and Devil Jin, Son “Qudans” Byeong-mun proved to everyone that his DJ is no joking matter....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · David Juarez