Krafton has launched the beta version of 'KRAFTON Players', a new platform allowing fans to participate in early playtests for upcoming games. Users can earn badges by completing missions and shaping game development, wi…
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This week in Valorant · updated Fri Oct 23 2026
Shanghai's VALORANT Champions event has reached its knockout stage with a competitive eight-team field that reflects regional disparities in performance. The Americas and Pacific regions dominated qualification, claiming seven of eight spots, while China's entire contingent was eliminated and Team Vitality represented EMEA's sole advance. South Korean organization T1 completed the bracket by defeating FUT Esports in straight maps, setting up intriguing playoff matchups including T1 versus NRG and LOUD against Paper Rex. Beyond competition, the esports community is grappling with concerns over Riot Games' anti-cheat enforcement after a German player received a permanent ban linked to a secondhand processor flagged by a previous owner's violations, raising questions about hardware-based penalties affecting legitimate players.
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Secondhand PC Component Triggers VALORANT Account Ban, Raising Concerns for Upgrade Buyers
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Riot Mandates Wired Mice at Valorant Champions Shanghai After Desk Issues
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Americas Sides Open VALORANT Champions Shanghai With Four Sweeps
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Chinese Teams Drop Every Opening Match at VALORANT Champions Shanghai
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Global Esports falls to Vitality, sets up do-or-die EDG match at Champions Shanghai
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G2 Esports Sweeps TYLOO to Top Group C at VALORANT Champions
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