Valorant patch 1.09: Jett mains are in tears over huge nerf

Wardell is not going to be happy. Riot’s latest meta changing patch is finally upon us. Valorant’s 1.09 patch is the same patch that will change the Operator forever. But it also includes five agent updates that could have an impact in Valorant’s meta moving forward. Here are the biggest winners and losers of Valorant patch 1.09: Loser — Jett Jett’s Blade Storm Burst Fire now has a damage falloff that begins at 12 meters and drops steadily to 35 damage, which is the least amount of damage at max range....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Travis Moore

Valorant Pearl map callouts and locations you should know

Valorant Pearl map callouts and locations you should know Learn the ins and outs of Pearl. Pearl is Valorant’s eighth map, a vast underwater city that’s encased in a massive dome. Get a leg up by familiarizing yourself with all the callouts and locations you’ll need to know to properly communicate and strategize with your teammates. Here are all the callouts and locations on Pearl The first thing you need to keep in mind is that the map is split into three lanes: attacker side, mid, and B side....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · John Cunningham

Valorant progression system: How to unlock agents and items with Kingdom credits

Valorant progression system: How to unlock agents and items with Kingdom credits Get ready for better rewards. Valorant’s in-game store and reward system are finally getting a glow-up. When Episode 7 Act 1 is released on June 27, players will have to relearn how to unlock agents and items with the introduction of the revamped Valorant progression system. All that time playing Valorant will now earn players more in-game items....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Jose Collier

Valorant’s most abusable mechanic has finally been removed

Valorant’s most abusable mechanic has finally been removed Now you actually need to stop before you shoot. Riot has finally and properly addressed one of the biggest problems in Valorant with its latest patch making major adjustments to “moving while shooting” with rifles. This has been a hot topic in the Valorant community, particularly on the professional level. This is because many pros believe the run-and-gun strategy has no place in a competitive tactical shooter like Valorant....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Frank Robertson

Weeaboo on a budget? Everything in this Attack on Titan collection is under US$15

Weeaboo on a budget? Everything in this Attack on Titan collection is under US$15 Sasageyo in the streets. Gear up in style with the coolest Attack on Titan merchandise in town! Online retailer and clothing brand Romwe has joined forces with the anime series to release a collection that will make you the envy of fellow fans. This collaboration features effortlessly chic apparel that lets you flaunt your love for Attack on Titan....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Brenda Alvarez

What to look for in an FPS gaming monitor

What to look for in an FPS gaming monitor Having the right monitor can make all the difference. Competitive FPS games like Valorant, CS:GO, and Call of Duty can be won or lost in milliseconds. When facing an equally skilled opponent, pull your trigger 0.1 seconds faster and you win — simple as that. So what can you do to increase your chances of being on the winning side, and how can you get that competitive edge when playing FPS games?...

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1212 words · Allison Johnson

What’s next for the Sony PlayStation 5?

What’s next for the Sony PlayStation 5? Pricing and release details are likely to be announced at these online events. Sony officially unveiled the Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) at its recent “The Future of Gaming” livestream, but it did not share any new details on the console’s pricing and availability. This has, once again, caused gamers all around the world to raise two very critical questions: However, even with most global video gameeventsbeingcanceleddue to the COVID-19pandemic, the launch program for the PS5 is apparently on track and will likely follow a similar pattern to the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) marketing playbook from 2013....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Alexander Newman DDS

Wild Rift beginner’s guide: Everything you need to know about the client

Wild Rift beginner’s guide: Everything you need to know about the client Be in full command with this knowledge. You’ve downloadedLeague of Legends: Wild Rift, you’ve signed up for a Riot Account and you’ve gone through the tutorials. It’s still a daunting world because the client’s home page has more than ten buttons, and you’ll encounter even more submenus when you tap on them. Here’s a complete run down of the Wild Rift client, from home screen, to the function of each button:...

June 7, 2025 · 11 min · 2156 words · Alison Hall

Worlds 2019: SKT move on to the semifinals after beating Splyce 3-1

Worlds 2019: SKT move on to the semifinals after beating Splyce 3-1 Everyone’s favorite Korean team has advanced! Korean teamSK Telecom T1(SKT) emerged victorious with a 3-1 standing against European squadSplyce(SPY) at the second day of theLeague of LegendsWorld Championship 2019 (Worlds) Quarterfinals. Game one The best-of-five (BO5) series started with SKT Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok getting a double kill in the mid-lane. SKT Lee “Effort” Sang-ho’s Thresh has successfully hooked SPY Tore “Norskeren” Hoel Eilertsen’s Blitzcrank, which initiated a bloody clash....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Kimberly Jones

Worlds, MSI format will see some changes in 2023 — but it’s not what LoL fans want

Worlds, MSI format will see some changes in 2023 — but it’s not what LoL fans want Is the glass half empty or half full? At theWorlds 2022Media Day held at Chorus Hall in San Francisco, the same state where the finals between DRX and T1 will take place, Riot Games’ League of Legends esports leadership team answered questions from on-site press. The game developers confirmed that MSI and Worlds will undergo format changes next year in 2023, but qualified that these changes will only be applied to the Rumble, Play-In, and Group Stage....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Anthony Hess

You now buy Faker’s signature with the new Razer DeathAdder mouse

You now buy Faker’s signature with the new Razer DeathAdder mouse Designed by the GOAT himself. The DeathAdder V3 Pro Faker Edition, named and designed by the GOAT,T1mid laner,Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeokhimself, has been released. It boasts a sleek black and red color scheme and has Faker’s signature on the right button. Razer has also made significant improvements to the DeathAdder V3 Pro Faker Edition, compared to the previous two versions, the DeathAdder V2 Pro and DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Alex Bass

Zeta Division’s SugarZ3ro is a god with the Shorty

Zeta Division’s SugarZ3ro is a god with the Shorty Why doesn’t my Shorty do that? Zeta Divisioncontinues to carry the weight of Japan on its shoulders, keeping the region’s aspirations alive with a stunning 2-1 victory overTeam LiquidatMasters Reykjavik 2022. Both teams were fighting for their tournament lives in the lower bracket, but Zeta looked like they had every right to be there. TheJapanese teamhad already suffered aplayoffsloss to one EMEA squad inG2 Esports, and they weren’t about to let that happen again....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Caitlin Everett

Zeys’ tweet may have revealed who the next Filipino import is at MPL ID Season 10

Zeys’ tweet may have revealed who the next Filipino import is at MPL ID Season 10 Spicy. EVOS Legends’ head coachBjorn “Zeys” Onghas been very active onTwitterthis offseason. Aside from releasing his comprehensive MLBB hero tier list, he also tweets about the latest news in MPL Indonesia. Two days ago, hetweetedhis top three players in each role for the upcomingMobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional LeagueIndonesia Season 10 (MPL ID Season 10)....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jennifer Diaz