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Team Heretics are the 2025 Esports World Cup VALORANT winners.
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Mythical Reverse Sweep: Team Heretics vs Fnatic EWC 2025 VALORANT Grand Finals Recap

Gabby DeSena
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Team Heretics are the 2025 Esports World Cup VALORANT winners.
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Mythical Reverse Sweep: Team Heretics vs Fnatic EWC 2025 VALORANT Grand Finals Recap

Team Heretics is famous for flexing on their opponents, but did their bark match their bite? Let's recap their Esports World Cup Grand Finals match against Fnatic.

Gabby DeSena
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The Esports World Cup has released a dedicated Fantasy league platform.
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How to Play Esports World Cup Fantasy Pick-Em

A new interactive fantasy league will allow Esports World Cup viewers to predict standings and compete for prizes. Here's everything to know.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT's unique maps require special team comps to succeed.

The Best Team Comps on Every VALORANT Map, Act 4 2025

Your days of Jett Roulette and full-duelist five-stack flops are over: these are the best team comps on every VALORANT map currently in rotation. Let's explore.

Gabby DeSena
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Riot Games is the 2024 Esports Publisher of the Year.
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Sports Betting Sponsors Now Allowed for LoL and Valorant Esports Teams

Days after crowning a new champion at the VCT Masters Toronto tournament, Riot Games has issued a statement explaining a new policy that will open up betting as

Trent Murray
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Content creator Ludwig and rapper bbn0$ are among TwitchCon 2025's streamer lineup.
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bbno$, Ludwig to Feature at TwitchCon San Diego 2025: How to Get Tickets

The year's largest streamer convention, TwitchCon, has revealed its upcoming creator lineup. Musician bbno$ and content creator Ludwig will attend. Here's everything to know.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT's newest map Corrode is here, and it will shift the game back to 'precise gunplay.'
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VALORANT 11.00 Patch Notes: Act 4 Release Time, New Map, Huge Duelist Changes

VALORANT Patch 11.00 pivots back to 'precise gunplay' with new map Corrode and revamps Duelist kits. Let's recap its full changes and explore how it will affect the in-game meta.

Gabby DeSena
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Paper Rex has finally become an S-tier VALORANT Champion at VCT Masters Toronto.
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A Polished Paper Rex Performance: VALORANT Masters Toronto Grand Finals Recap

After years of consistent placements, PRX has finally accomplished the pinnacle of VCT Masters success. Let's recap the match (and the crazy d4v41 wall) and analyze what it means for VALORANT esports.

Gabby DeSena
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Fnatic will progress to the VALORANT Masters Toronto Grand Finals.
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The Fnatic Flex: VCT Masters Toronto Fnatic vs. Wolves Esports Recap

Fnatic have ended Wolves Esports' underdog run and will progress to the Masters Toronto Grand Finals. Let's recap.

Gabby DeSena
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Paper Rex are headed to the Masters Toronto Grand Finals.
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Paper Rex Climbs to Masters Toronto Grand Finals: PRX vs WOL Recap

Plucky, protocol-disrespecting team PRX has defeated Wolves Esports to enter the VCT Masters Toronto Grand Finals.

Gabby DeSena
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VCT Commissioner Shuts Down International Format Change Criticism at Valorant Masters Toronto

Leo Faria, Global Head of Valorant esports and VCT Commissioner, says there are no plans to change the international format despite the first seed blunders at Masters Toronto.

Danny Appleford
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G2 Esports has qualified for VALORANT Champions 2025.
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G2 is the First VALORANT Team to Qualify for Champions 2025

G2 Esports is the first VALORANT Champions 2025 contender. What does this mean for the VALORANT scene?

Gabby DeSena
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Formidable opponent G2 put Paper Rex's playful style to the test.
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The Paper Rex Factor: Masters Toronto PRX vs G2 Recap

Two teams, two entirely different playstyles: in a surprising twist, Paper Rex has sent G2 Esports one step closer to Masters Toronto extinction with an Upper Bracket Quarterfinals win. Here's a recap.

Gabby DeSena
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The VCT Masters Toronto are upon us. Which teams will secure victory?
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VCT Masters Toronto Playoff Brackets and Schedule: WOL and PRX Wins, Fnatic Flashbacks

Underdog org WOL and innovative team PRX live another day, and the VCT Masters Toronto Playoffs brackets are finalized. Here's a recap.

Gabby DeSena
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Team Heretics is headed out of Toronto after a defeat.
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Team Heretics Trash Talk Curse Strikes Again: TH vs WOL VCT Masters Toronto Recap

Be careful who you trash talk: Team Heretics is headed home from Toronto with a 0:2 loss streak from Wolves Esports and Paper Rex, an org TH benjyfishy infamously flamed in 2024. Let's recap.

Gabby DeSena
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Tejo and Waylay's abilities will be clearer for teammates to capitalize on.
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VALORANT Patch 10.11: Finisher Cam and Premier Mode Updates

VALORANT Patch 10.11 introduces some visual updates alongside new Premier Mode PC rewards. Let's explore a summary.

Gabby DeSena
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Sentinels is headed to the Masters Toronto Playoffs after defeating Bilibili Gaming.
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SEN City Survives and Makes it to Masters Toronto Playoffs: Sentinels vs Bilibili Recap

Can NA's most famous org uphold its legacy (and clean up its defender-side strategies), or will 'SEN City' topple under pressure? Let's recap SEN's progress to the Masters Toronto Playoffs after a reverse sweep on BLG.

Gabby DeSena
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Wolves Esports and Sentinels faced off in VALORANT's Masters Toronto Swiss Stage.
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Sentinels Sells Bundles While Wolves Esports Sells Rounds: Masters Toronto Match Recap

Sentinels have secured a strong start to Masters Toronto after emerging victorious against Wolves Esports. Let's analyze the matchup's best performers and most important plays.

Gabby DeSena
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VCT Masters Toronto Power Rankings: Who's the Best Team in VALORANT?

Here is how all 12 teams rank going into VCT Masters Toronto 2025.

Sage Datuin
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One of VALORANT's most popular Controller Agents has teleported out of the roster until further notice.
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Omen is STILL Disabled in VALORANT — What Happened?

VALORANT's most mysterious Controller Omen is temporarily disabled due to a bug. Here's everything we know about the issue and when he will return.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT players have now dashed onto sites and defused Spikes for 5 years. A new event pass is coming to celebrate.
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VALORANT 5 Year Event Pass All Rewards, Deadlines, New Music Video

VALORANT is launching an event pass with free rewards to celebrate its 5-year anniversary. Let's explore everything to know and how players can claim the items.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT's pride banners celebrate its community.
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2025 VALORANT Pride Rewards -All Redeem Codes

Pride 2025 is here, and VALORANT players can celebrate in style with free items. Here's a quick walkthrough of which cosmetics are available and how to obtain them.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT's latest dev update is pushing the game in a fresh direction.
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New VALORANT Roadmap 2025: Replay System, Anti-Smurfing, New Map

VALORANT is finally getting a Replay System, and additional surprises are on the horizon. Here's a recap of the new Dev Update and what it revealed.

Gabby DeSena
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VALORANT Mobile may graduate to its Public Testing phase soon.
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VALORANT Mobile is On the App Store with a Possible Release Date

VALORANT Mobile's Public Testing phase will reportedly begin shortly, and new leaks allege a possible release date. Here's everything we know.

Gabby DeSena
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Raze is one Agent receiving changes in Patch 10.10.
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VALORANT Patch 10.10: Ranked Rollback Updates, Console and PC Changes

VALORANT Patch 10.10 will connect the console and PC ecosystems and bring minor Agent adjustments in several modes. Let's explore a summary.

Gabby DeSena
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Riot Games has released another statement regarding ongoing investigations.
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Riot Games Head of VALORANT Esports Releases Second Match-Fixing Statement

Riot Games has spoken out again after further VALORANT Challengers match-fixing allegations.

Gabby DeSena
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