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Declan McLaughlin
Declan is an avid League of Legends and Valorant fan with a passion for journalism. He has been following esports since 2014 and has written for multiple outlets. Declan recently graduated from Indiana University.

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Valorant: VCT European, CIS, And Turkey Masters Format Revealed

Valorant: VCT European, CIS, And Turkey Masters Format Revealed

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A format has been chosen for the first Masters tournament in the European, CIS and Turkish regions. After months of questionable tournament formats and a lack of broadcasted matches, Riot Games has announced the official format for the European regional Masters tournaments. The major events will be a group stage into playoffs format with two […]


Equinox Releases Three Players, No Announcement Made by The Organization

Equinox Releases Three Players, No Announcement Made by The Organization

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Equinox drops three players from its Valorant roster with no official announcement from the organization itself. The post-Challengers Three roster shuffles have started as teams are looking to reload before the next major qualifier for the Valorant Champions Tour. Equinox seems to be the first to make big moves, dropping three of its players overnight. […]


First International Valorant Tournament To Be Held In Iceland

First International Valorant Tournament To Be Held In Iceland

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Valorant’s first international tournament will be held in late May in Iceland for the second Masters event. The long wait for an international Valorant tournament will finally be coming to an end. Since the game’s release during the early parts of the pandemic, the competitive community has been waiting for a chance to compete internationally […]


Riot Games Reveals MSI To Take Place In Iceland With New Format

Riot Games Reveals MSI To Take Place In Iceland With New Format

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Riot Games has officially announced the location and format for the Mid Season Invitational that will be held in-person. After days of leaks and speculation, Riot Games has officially announced the location and format of the Mid Season Invitational. After forgoing the tournament last year because of the pandemic, League of Legends esports has revealed […]


Valorant: Three Storylines to Watch At Challengers Three

Valorant: Three Storylines to Watch At Challengers Three

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The final qualifier for a spot at the first Masters tournament of the year is on the line this weekend and many teams are in the hunt for the last four slots. Masters qualification is on the line this weekend and only four of the eight teams at the Challengers Three tournament will make the […]


EG Star Ethan Switches To Valorant, Joins 100 Thieves

EG Star Ethan Switches To Valorant, Joins 100 Thieves

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Ethan has announced his switch to professional Valorant from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and joined 100 Thieves to replace Dicey. Struggling Evil Geniuses star Ethan “Ethan” Arnold announced his switch to Valorant today. He will be joining the long list of ex-Counter Strike pros to make the jump to the Riot Games title. Ethan will join […]


TSM Reginald Responds To Import Rule Tweet Criticism

TSM Reginald Responds To Import Rule Tweet Criticism

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TSM Reginald responds to backlash over his comments on Twitter and petitions Riot Games to change the global import rules. TSM Founder and CEO Andy “Reginald” Dinh has returned to Twitter to add another chapter in the LCS import saga, posting an essay of his opinions on why the rule should change. The over 1,500-word […]


Riot Showcases New Valorant Agent, Astra

Riot Showcases New Valorant Agent, Astra

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Riot Games has announced the newest addition to Valorant, a controller agent from Ghana. The long-awaited new agent has finally been revealed. Astra, hailing from Ghana, will be the newest addition to the Valorant cast. She will be a part of the controller class, and from what was shown in her trailer and leaked online, […]


LoL: Ashley Kang To Join LEC For The Next Two Weeks

LoL: Ashley Kang To Join LEC For The Next Two Weeks

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Korizon founder, LCK interviewer and Korean translator for the masses Ashley Kang will join LEC broadcast for Week Six and Seven. The LEC is employing yet another guest from Korea as Ashley Kang will be joining the broadcast as a post-game interviewer. She will be replacing Laure “Bulii” Valée, the regular host of the post-match […]


LoL: Uzi Has Officially Parted Ways With RNG

LoL: Uzi Has Officially Parted Ways With RNG

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Uzi has left RNG and joined a multi-channel network for streaming talent. Legendary professional bot laner Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao has left the Royal Never Give Up organization. The world finalist has been with RNG off and on since 2012. He recently moved into a streaming role with an eye for returning to professional play. Now […]