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- VALORANT Prodigy canezerra Receives Twelve Month Hardware Ban Following Multiple Terms of Service Violations
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: eSports
Riot Games has issued a one,year hardware ban to Alex “canezerra” Banyasz, a prominent VALORANT duelist, for unspecified violations of the publisher's Terms of Service. The penalty...
- Riot Games Clears Ava “florescent” Eugene of Conduct Violations Following Year-Long Sexual Assault Investigation
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Riot Games has officially cleared VALORANT star Ava “florescent” Eugene of all Global Code of Conduct violations after a personal matter yielded no sufficient evidence. While the r...
- Cloud9 Head Coach Immi Downplays Pressure as Only Americas VCT Team Without International Qualification
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: eSports
Head Coach Ian “Immi” Harding has addressed Cloud9’s status as the only North American VCT team to never reach an international event. Despite fan frustration over "recycled talent...
- Matagi Snipers Announce Passing of Founding Member Yossy Following Battle With Cancer at Age 69
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: eSports
Japan's world-renowned senior esports team, the Matagi Snipers, confirmed the death of first-generation player Yossy in a memorial tribute released on his birthday. A pioneer in th...
- Team Vitality Reports Record Commercial Expansion and Strategic Partner Growth Following Landmark 2025 Fiscal Year
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: eSports
French esports titan Team Vitality has entered 2026 with a portfolio of 12 strategic brand partners, citing a period of unprecedented commercial success and high-impact marketing a...
- Matagi Snipers Announce Passing of Founding Member Yossy Following Battle With Cancer at 69
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: eSports
The renowned Japanese senior esports organization Matagi Snipers has confirmed the death of its first generation player, Yossy, who passed away in late 2025. Known for his competit...
- Nongshim RedForce Emerges as Unbeaten Dark Horse to Challenge Reigning World Champions NRG in Santiago Playoffs
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: eSports
Pacific No. 1 seed Nongshim RedForce has maintained a flawless playoff run at Masters Santiago following high-stakes victories over Gentle Mates and G2 Esports. The South Korean ro...
- Nongshim RedForce Secures Historic Masters Santiago Sweep to Extend Unbeaten 14-Match International Winning Streak
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: eSports
South Korean powerhouse Nongshim RedForce captured its first global VALORANT title with a dominant 3–0 victory over Paper Rex in the Masters Santiago grand final. The victory marks...
- Riot Games Revamps VALORANT Esports Calendar with VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1 Kicking Off in Los Angeles
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: eSports
The premier competitive circuit for North and South American VALORANT returns this April at the Riot Games Arena in the United States. Twelve partnered organizations will compete i...
- KATSEYE Star Megan Skiendiel to Join Professional Players in VALORANT Masters Santiago Showmatch
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: eSports
Pop idol Megan Skiendiel of the global girl group KATSEYE has been confirmed as a competitor for the upcoming VALORANT Masters Santiago showmatch in Chile. The event, scheduled ahe...
- VALORANT Masters Santiago Enters Final Bracket Stages as NRG and Nongshim RedForce Lead Playoff Charge
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: eSports
The inaugural international LAN of the 2026 VCT season has reached its critical final weekend in Santiago, Chile, with only four teams remaining in the hunt for the $350,000 top pr...
- Pacific Powerhouses Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce Secure Early Victories in VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Section: eSports
The Playoffs stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago commenced with dominant showings from the VCT Pacific region, as Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce secured upper bracket advancement....