Riot’s free-to-play Valorant is the fastest-growing FPS (First Person Shooter) game. Taking inspiration from Counter-Strike and borrowing a few elements from Apex Legends, Valo’s popularity continues ...

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Is there a new Kirby game in 2025? It’s a fair question. The Pink Puffball is a beloved mascot who’s appeared in many games since his debut in Kirby’s Dream Land on the Game Boy in 1992. He has ...

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What are the best Valorant agents? This Valorant tier list categorizes all of the game’s agents based on their potential effectiveness in the average match. The best agents in our book are those ...

VALORANT is a tactical hero shooter with a twist, featuring a cast of characters—called agents—who bring unique sets of abilities and playstyles. Riot Games categorizes them into four classes ...

Apart from kicking off Season 2025 Act 1, patch 10.00 for Valorant brought a few changes to the competitive map pool. And the next set of changes has also been announced. Unlike other shooters, not ...

Valorant is cracking down on hackers by implementing ranked rollbacks to reverse progress or rank if a match is affected by cheaters. The new measures are designed to penalize cheaters and promote ...

"I wanted my character arc to come in, be a huge target, be a villain, and then slowly morph into a hero." ...

Staying informed about the current Valorant map pool is crucial to gaining a competitive advantage in Riot Games’ tactical competitive shooter. If you’re aspiring to climb the ranks and improve your ...

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