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How to optimize your Valorant settings for maximum FPS Valorant How to optimize your Valorant settings for maximum FPS By William Davis Riot has updated Omen’s character model in Valorant, fans react Valorant Riot has updated Omen’s character model in Valorant, fans react By Fariha Bhatti Here’s every Spectre skin in Valorant and how much they cost Valorant Here’s every Spectre skin in Valorant and how much they cost By Fariha Bhatti
Riot announces VCT Masters will be Valorant’s first live audience event Valorant
Riot announces VCT Masters will be Valorant’s first live audience event Fariha Bhatti Riot Games has dropped huge news for fans of Valorant’s growing esports scene. The VCT Masters stage 2 event in Copenhagen will allow a live audience for the first time. Valorant was released in the first half of 2020, which was the worst time for live esports events. With significant tournaments being shelved worldwide, players could only daydream of watching Valorant in a crowd, cheering for their favorite teams in …
Bugged Icebox A site spot gives wallhacks to the enemy team Valorant
Bugged Icebox A site spot gives wallhacks to the enemy team Fariha Bhatti This magical wall on Icebox may be providing attackers with a wallhack. Is this particular spot on Icebox bugged? Valorant has multiple agents that bring wallhack-like powers into the game. Sova and Fade can expose enemies behind solid objects, and Cypher casts an all-seeing gaze. Despite these powers, players still want to know more. Valorant’s strict anti-cheat has successfully kept serial cheaters at bay, but its own bugs may be …
Ranking all the best pistols in Valorant and when to use them Valorant
Ranking all the best pistols in Valorant and when to use them Fariha Bhatti Competitive players sometimes don’t care as much about eco rounds and play them carelessly. But you should remember that it’s always possible to win these rounds by picking the best pistols in Valorant. Economy management is crucial to winning a game in Valorant. Making the call to save or buy can help your team to stay competitive even after losing a round. But knowing when to make these decisions isn’t …
This Valorant strategy app gives you in-game tips in real-time Valorant
This Valorant strategy app gives you in-game tips in real-time Fariha Bhatti Have you learned tons of Valorant lineups only to blank out during a competitive game? It’s a common problem, but a new Valorant strategy app called Tip Genius can help. Valorant has 19 agents, and each brings a different set of abilities into the fray. Learning how to use each character is no picnic. So it’s entirely normal to be confused in a ranked game, especially for players who constantly …
Night. Market returns for Valorant Episode 4 Act 3 Valorant Night. Market returns for Valorant Episode 4 Act 3 By Fariha Bhatti New eco-punk Titanmail skin collection leaked for Valorant Valorant New eco-punk Titanmail skin collection leaked for Valorant By William Davis These tricky Cypher camera lineups can win your games on Split Valorant These tricky Cypher camera lineups can win your games on Split By Fariha Bhatti
Chamber hit with big nerfs in Valorant 4.09, here’s what changed Valorant
Chamber hit with big nerfs in Valorant 4.09, here’s what changed Fariha Bhatti Valorant’s card shark and ace trickster Chamber has been owning enemies across all ranks but Riot Games has taken notice, and is nerfing one of his best skills.  New agents in Valorant often struggle to find their footing in the first few months. Chamber was not among them, becoming an instant hit thanks to his golden guns. The sleek and stylish sentinel quickly became a player favorite and an effective …
Here’s every Classic skin in Valorant and how much they cost Valorant
Here’s every Classic skin in Valorant and how much they cost Fariha Bhatti The cheap and tiny Classic can be deadly in the hands of the right agent. With the perfect skin, the first-round pistol warrants a kill in style.  Riot Games has rolled out dozens of skins for the Valorant arsenal since the game’s release in 2020. The assortment of cosmetics and their rarity keep players hooked to the top shooter of 2022. While some enjoy Valorant for its cut-throat competitive vibe, …
KovaaK 3.0 update makes the best aim training game even better Counter-Strike
KovaaK 3.0 update makes the best aim training game even better William Davis The KovaaK 3.0 update is bringing map-making tools, upgraded graphics, and more to what is looking like the best aim training game on the market. Aim training game KovaaK has released its highly-anticipated 3.0 update. The patch includes a new map editing system that allows any player to make complex training scenarios. It also comes with a complete graphical overhaul and a ton of performance improvements. The shiniest new toy …
Shroud’s new Fade lineup on Icebox is too OP Valorant
Shroud’s new Fade lineup on Icebox is too OP Fariha Bhatti Fade is not just your regular blackmailer. The Valorant agent is also an ace trickster who exposes enemies from their hiding points, as shown expertly by FPS pro Michael “shroud” Grzesiek. The latest Initiator Fade has turned out to be a meta-shaker. She has quickly found her footing in the intel-gatherer roster despite the master of Intel, Sova. Her fierce cats have allowed her to become a centerpiece in almost …
Fade can hang enemies from the ceiling with this Split lineup Fariha Bhatti Valorant Fade is turning out to be a menace a few weeks after her release and this new lineup on the Split B site proves that she’s a force to be reckoned with. Valorant’s latest recruit she excels at pausing pushes. While she can be played without learning any lineups, players are finding some very effective ones for highly trafficked locations. The terrifying initiator has an edge over top intelligence gatherers …
Riot confirms Phoenix buffs are coming to Valorant Fariha Bhatti Valorant After months of player complaints, Riot Games has finally confirmed massive Phoenix buffs are coming in the future. It’s no secret that Riot Games plays a crucial role in shaping up Valorant’s cut-throat meta. The ever-evolving game takes a new form each time a new agent enters the roster. Players must be able to adapt to the changes and switch their playstyle to stay successful in new acts. But, these …
Try these 3 tricks to raise your FPS in Valorant William Davis Valorant More FPS tricks lead to more spraydowns, more headshots, and more ranked match victories in Valorant. Whether they have a GTX 3090 or no graphics card at all, Valorant players are always looking to squeeze a little more performance out of their machines. In-game settings go a long way to help, but there are a few more tips and tricks to raising Valorant FPS. Here are three things to try …
Fade has insane win rate after launch, are nerfs coming? William Davis Valorant New Valorant characters usually have a low win rate, but Fade is already showing signs of being overpowered. According to Valorant stat tracking website Valorbuff, Fade currently sports a win rate of 50.6%. That makes her the fourth-most winning character in the game. Such a high win rate so close to her release indicated that Fade could become a major problem once players get comfortable with her. Will Riot Games …
Riot is testing a huge nerf to Chamber in Valorant right now William Davis Valorant Chamber is about to plummet down the win rate tables if a new nerf becomes official on live servers. The Valorant Public Beta Environment has revealed that Riot Games is currently testing a major nerf to Chamber. His Trademark ability, which is Chamber’s main defensive tool, could go from two charges to just one. This would have a major impact on his play style, especially for more defensive players. Here’s …
Streamer explains why CSGO is more entertaining to watch than Valorant Fariha Bhatti Valorant The gameplay comparisons between Counter: Strike: Global Offensive and Valorant are never-ending, but now the streaming community is also discussing how the two FPS are different when it comes to viewership as well. Before Valorant entered the fray, CSGO ruled the shooter genre as the flagship title. In 2022, both Valorant and CSGO are in the race to be the number one. Players have their preferences when it comes to …
Here’s how to play as Fade without learning any lineups Fariha Bhatti Valorant Fade is another Valorant agent that has loads of lineups for her abilities, but players can still be very impactful without spending hours in practice modes.  Valorant has 19 agents in the current roster, and a new one arrives in almost every season. All 19 agents in Valorant have unique powers that set them apart from one another. Many of these powers have very specific interactions on certain maps that …
New Fade lineup shows that she will be OP on Bind Fariha Bhatti Valorant The latest recruit to Valorant protocol is already owning enemies on Bind. With this lineup, Fade’s Haunt ability can reveal the entire A site on Bind.  Fade had ruffled the entire Valorant roster weeks before she has even officially arrived. After kidnapping six agents, Fade finally joined the protocol. Players had already expected her to be deadly and dark, but she has exceeded expectations. Her new Haunt lineup shows that …
Riot introduces Valorant Path to Pro competitive mode Fariha Bhatti Valorant Valorant esports will look vastly different in 2023 thanks to an announcement from Riot Games that includes an overhaul from the grassroots level. Going pro will become easier for competitive players through the new Valorant Path to Pro. Within a year of its release, Valorant has shaped an esports system that is lucrative, cut-throat, and addicting to watch. Hundreds of players have benefited from the circuit that filters the best …
Players bash Radianite point prices in Valorant, call it a scam Fariha Bhatti Valorant Valorant players aren’t happy with how many Radiant points are needed to purchase skins and other in-game cosmetics. Are they even worth buying at this point? Riot Games has delivered dozens of creative in-game cosmetics that can put a strain on your wallet. Players still manage to buy these skins despite high prices, but it goes beyond that initial purchase for many players. To enjoy animations and sound elements, Radianite …
How to play Fade, the newest agent in Valorant Fariha Bhatti Valorant After months of anticipation and mystery, Fade is finally here, and she didn’t disappoint. Her kit is definitely viable to climb the ranks in Valorant. But how best do you play her? We can help. Fade’s teasers made it clear that she is entering as a direct competitor to all the intel gatherers in Valorant. She was impossible to track down and had caged both Cypher and Sova, the game’s …
Game-breaking bug lets Kay/O move after being downed Fariha Bhatti Valorant Valorant’s war machine Kay/O has become the perfect intel-gatherer as a major new bug drags him across the ground while he’s in a downed state.  Kay/O is equipped with an initiator knife that is one of the best tools in Valorant for revealing the enemy’s plans. The agent can toss a blade that indicates the enemy count. Teams can strategize around this intel, making him a viable pick on almost …

Riot Games has long looked to expand its footprint beyond the success of popular MOBA League of Legends, and one of its biggest successes to date in this regard is the tactical shooter, Valorant. Blending traditional first-person shooter elements with unique and flashy hero abilities, Valorant seeks to combine the best attributes of tactical shooters and hero shooters into one cohesive experience.

Based on player feedback, the game has largely succeeded in accomplishing those aims. It’s not an easy balance, and it’s one that is arguably still tenuous, but Riot Games seems to be doing as good a job of it as most fans have hoped for.

What type of game is Valorant?

Valorant is a first-person shooter that represents a unique blend of the tactical shooter and hero shooter subgenres. There are some games that represent similar gameplay elements, but not many that offer the exact experience that Valorant puts forward to players.

The tactical shooter genre is often considered to have been defined by the release of the original Counter-Strike, a multiplayer mod for famed single-player PC title Half-Life that later became a standalone game of its own. While most multiplayer FPS games to that point emphasized prolonged battles between opposing players zipping around the game at high speeds, Counter-Strike slowed things down significantly and made players much more susceptible to each other’s firepower, requiring players to take a more tactical approach to play.

That slower and more tactical approach, combined with the lightning-quick nature of action when it does occur, proved reliably popular. That popularity can still be seen today with the ongoing success enjoyed by the Counter-Strike franchise, and it’s this gameplay type that represents the core of Valorant. It’s no accident that former Counter-Strike developers were drafted by Riot Games to help create Valorant during the game’s formative stages.

What differentiates Valorant from CS and other tactical shooters it that each of the game’s characters, called agents, wield a number of unique abilities. Some are typical for tactical shooters, like flashbangs and smokes, while others are wildly different, such as an ability that transports two players to an isolated dueling arena for its duration.

These agent abilities are more reminiscent of hero shooters, a subgenre that arguably got its start with the Team Fortress games but has best been popularized by Blizzard title Overwatch. The abilities, combind with the tactical considerations that are at the core of Valorant, separate it from most any other FPS experience available for play.

How does Valorant esports work?

Like many other popular competitive shooters, Valorant does have a thriving esports scene. That scene is differentiated by the way it’s run and controlled by developer and publisher Riot Games. Riot uses a model based on the success of its League of Legends esports scene, which sees the globe’s competitive players and team’s separated by region. These regions play out their own competitions in their sections of the world before coming together at regular intervals for international tournaments featuring the best teams from each individual region.

While League of Legends once boasted a variety of regions and regional types, Riot sought to simplify that model when setting up esports for Valorant. The game has only a handful of major regions, and these regions are held as largely equitable, each sending their best teams to international events leading up to the year-end VALORANT Champions event.