The Agents have special abilities and the weapons should match this instead of being simple and basic. The weapons have so much potential and for a game that’s been six years in the making, players expected a lot more than just another collection of pistols, Apex Legends rifles, and shotg
Although fans did get to see some of their favorite players showcase their skills, it were the lesser-known teams that made names for themselves. Gen.G will likely be one of the favorites in every tournament they play now. MouseSpaz took down Team Shroud twice, and traded punches in a very close game against Team Brax in the loser’s bracket fi
Despite the tournament being loaded with legendary names and top talent, Gen.G proved that as spectators, we’ve seen nothing yet. The young squad in their first major VALORANT tournament went out and beat some of the most accomplished players in espo
Riot’s inclusion of a Ranked game mode has provided the rising title a brand new loving and dedicated fanbase. Providing all the intensity that a competitive title should have, Valorant’s ranked mode is just the game type needed to bolster the ever-growing game into stardom. Providing an environment for gamers to test their skills within the rising title, Valorant’s ranked mode provides a hyper-intense setting for players to work together to beat skilled and difficult enemy teams. However, climbing the ranks of Valorant is a difficult process. As the increasing skill widens with every rank up, getting to the higher ranks of the game can seem impossible. This guide aims to assist players in climbing the ranks of the popular shooter and establishing themselves as solid Valorant play
The tournament was chock-full of excitement, with no shortage of head clicks and insane clutches that kept viewers on the edge of their seats the whole way through. But it wasn’t just the crazy plays that made T1’s tournament so significant. The community learned a lot about VALORANT as an esport through watching the game’s top talent square off. Here are five of those things that we lear
The event, which featured shout casters Alex « Goldenboy » Mendez and Chris « Puckett » Puckett, had a total prize pool of $25,000. Gen.G, to the surprise of many, took home the first place prize of $20,000 and Team Brax, which featured T1’s own Braxton « brax » Pierce, Keven « AZK » Larivière and Austin « crashies » Roberts, finished second over
Another reason for the necessity of communication is the common occurrence of call-outs within a game of Valorant. A player may see an enemy player attempting to flank their team, and if that player does not communicate that with their team than they are certainly going to be quickly wiped out. However, having the ability to quickly say that the enemy player is attempting to flank can be the difference between winning and los
Both Viper and Pheonix are great offensive agents as they can easily put a lot of pressure on point by using their abilities which makes it easier for the team to plant the bomb. However, Viper’s ultimate ability can single-handedly move an entire team on to the point, whereas Pheonix’s ability is more selfish and gives him a second life. Outside of their ultimate abilities, Viper and Pheonix share similar abilities so their ultimates are the deciding factor when choosing an offensive h
Among Valorant’s long-list of strengths, one of the major factors contributing to its popularity is its cast of interesting and unique characters. The roster is filled to the brim with personality, identity, versatility, varying play-styles, and unique and interesting visual designs. With such a vast and appealing roster, one of the hardest choices a new player will make is which character they wish to « main » and master. Of the cast, one of the most powerful and interesting is the fire-casting Phoenix. With a well-rounded arsenal of self-sustaining abilities and team-supporting abilities, Phoenix is one of the best characters in Valor
Unlike Team Fortress 2 ‘s Spy, Cypher isn’t a spy focused on eliminating enemies from behind their own lines. Rather, he is more focused on helping his own team gather intelligence on the enemy team and his abilities reflect that. They
The Barrier Orb is exactly what it says on the tin. It creates a protective wall that defends allied players, but can still be destroyed if damaged too much. It will eventually disappear after enough time has pas
The T1 Invitational was VALORANT ‘s most competitive tournament yet. For the first time, fans got watch fully formed teams battling against each other in a double-elimination format. Gen.G, the event’s champions, proved themselves as one of the top VALORANT teams in the world on Monday. Originally a CS:GO squad called French Canadians, the team was acquired by Gen.G shortly after switching to VALORANT. In their first tournament playing under the Gen.G brand, the young team showed up big. Led by their captain, Keven « PLAYER1 Champagne, they beat every team they faced off against, dropping a map only to Team Brax in the finals. Anthony « gMd » Guimond showcased his skills on information specialist Sova while Danny « Huynh » Huynh had sniper duties on S
