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All rights reserved.VCT Pacific Stage 1 Week 2 preview: Nongshim RedForce face DRX as Gen.G meet Paper Rexhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/207442026-04-09T15:42:41+00:002026-04-09T15:42:37+00:00Riot Games announced that the 2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1 would enter its second week from April 10th-12th at SOOP Sangam Colosseum in Mapo-gu, Seoul, with playoff positioning and Championship Points alr...John PopkoRiot Games unveils VCT 2027 tournament format for VALORANT esportshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/206852026-04-08T15:42:50+00:002026-04-08T15:42:45+00:00Riot Games has unveiled a new structure for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) from 2027, replacing its current league system with a tournament-driven model featuring open qualification to Masters and...John PopkoPaper Rex end Nongshim RedForce’s 14-match streak in VCT Pacific Stage 1 openerhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/205872026-04-06T19:54:27+00:002026-04-06T19:54:24+00:00Nongshim RedForce's 14-match official winning streak came to an end during the opening week of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Stage 1, after the team was reverse-swept by Paper Rex. Th...John PopkoVCT Pacific Stage 1 week one to feature Nongshim RedForce vs Paper Rex rematchhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/204882026-04-02T15:03:49+00:002026-04-02T15:02:18+00:00The 2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1 opened on April 3rd, with week one headlined by a rematch between Nongshim RedForce and Paper Rex following their VALORANT Masters Santiago Grand Final meeting. According...John PopkoRiot Games brings back VALORANT’s PC Bang VAL Pieces eventhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/203482026-03-25T18:33:23+00:002026-03-25T18:33:19+00:00Riot Games has brought back its PC Bang VAL Pieces event for VALORANT, giving players in South Korea the chance to earn in-game rewards through playtime at PC bangs. According to a release, the event...John PopkoVCT Pacific Stage 1 launches ticket sales for April 3rd openerhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/203352026-03-20T18:04:17+00:002026-03-20T18:04:07+00:00Tickets for VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Stage 1 went on sale on March 20th ahead of the competition's April 3rd start at Seoul's SOOP Sangam Colosseum. According to the announcement, the fir...John PopkoRiot Games unveils VALORANT agent Miks and new Elimination mode for Act 2https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/203252026-03-19T17:02:16+00:002026-03-19T17:02:13+00:00Riot Games has rolled out the second major update of VALORANT's 2026 Season Act 2, introducing a new Controller agent called Miks alongside a limited-time mode named Elimination. According to the anno...John PopkoNongshim RedForce Wins VALORANT Masters Santiagohttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/203052026-03-16T19:10:55+00:002026-03-16T19:10:50+00:00Nongshim RedForce captured its first international VALORANT title Sunday, defeating Paper Rex 3–0 in the grand final of VALORANT Masters Santiago at Espacio Riesco. The victory marks the organiz...John PopkoVALORANT Masters Santiago: Nongshim RedForce Remain Undefeated, Set for Upper Bracket Final Showdown With NRGhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/203042026-03-16T19:06:33+00:002026-03-16T19:06:28+00:00The playoff stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago has produced one of the tournament's biggest surprises so far: Nongshim RedForce's undefeated run through the bracket. The Korean squad entered the inter...John PopkoVALORANT Masters Santiago Swiss Stage concludes as playoffs bracket takes shapehttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/202982026-03-06T20:16:11+00:002026-03-06T20:16:01+00:00The Swiss stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago concluded on March 5th, determining the four teams that advanced to the tournament's playoff stage.Among those progressing was Paper Rex, which finished th...John PopkoNODWIN Gaming to broadcast VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2026https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/202692026-03-02T20:55:27+00:002026-03-02T20:55:23+00:00NODWIN Gaming has announced the broadcast kickoff for VALORANT Challengers South Asia (VCSA) 2026, with registrations for Split one set to close on March 4th. According to a release, the tournament or...John PopkoVCT Masters Santiago 2026 set to begin as T1, Paper Rex chase first titlehttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/202552026-02-26T21:43:23+00:002026-02-26T21:41:48+00:00The 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) season's first international event, VCT Masters Santiago, is set to kick off on March 1st in Chile, with Pacific teams once again in the spotlight. According to...John PopkoVALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 reveals teams, format and schedulehttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/202352026-02-23T20:53:41+00:002026-02-23T20:53:39+00:00Riot Games has unveiled the participating teams, tournament structure and match schedule for Masters Santiago, the first international event of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). The competition...John PopkoNongshim RedForce and T1 Lock In Masters Santiago Berthshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/202192026-02-19T17:50:39+00:002026-02-19T17:47:38+00:00Nongshim RedForce and T1 have secured the first two Pacific slots for Masters Santiago after topping the Upper and Mid Brackets at the 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff, with Paper Rex claiming the final berth...John PopkoNongshim RedForce Eyes Top Seed as VCT Pacific Kickoff 2026 Reaches Final Weekhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/202032026-02-11T20:25:18+00:002026-02-11T20:25:14+00:00Nongshim RedForce will enter the final week of the 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff with an undefeated record and a chance to secure the tournament's top seed to Masters Santiago. Riot Games said Week 4 match...John PopkoVCT Pacific Kickoff 2026 Week 3 Recap: T1, DRX Advance as Gen.G Is Eliminatedhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/202022026-02-09T21:44:53+00:002026-02-09T21:44:51+00:00T1 and DRX kept their hopes alive while Gen.G exited early as Week 3 of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific Kickoff wrapped up, setting the stage for the tournament's final phase. The third week...John PopkoVCT Pacific Kickoff 2026 Week 3 Preview: T1 Faces Nemesis Paper Rex as Elimination Matches Beginhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/201792026-02-04T16:50:22+00:002026-02-04T16:50:17+00:00The 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff enters a decisive phase this week as the tournament shifts fully into lower-bracket play, raising the stakes for teams still chasing qualification to the season's first in...John PopkoTeam Liquid Celebrates 25 Years With Coffee Table Book and Alienware-Backed Documentaryhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/201672026-02-02T17:21:03+00:002026-02-02T17:21:00+00:00Global esports organization Team Liquid is closing out its 25th anniversary celebration with a three-part campaign that includes a new athletic jersey, a commemorative coffee table book and a sponsor-...John PopkoVCT Pacific Kickoff 2026 Week 2 Recap: Nongshim RedForce Surges as T1 Stays Alivehttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/201662026-02-02T17:12:44+00:002026-02-02T17:12:41+00:00As Week 2 of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Kickoff concluded in Seoul, Korean teams experienced sharply different outcomes as the race for seed positions intensified. Nongshim RedForc...John Popko2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff Week 2 Preview: Gen.G vs. T1 Showdown, Undefeated Teams Chase Masters Santiagohttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/201442026-01-28T17:35:54+00:002026-01-28T17:35:50+00:00The 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff heads into its second week with qualification stakes rising as teams navigate Riot Games' newly introduced triple-elimination format. With three seeds to Masters Santiago...John PopkoVCT Pacific Kickoff 2026 Sees Massive Week 1 Upsets, T1, Gen.G, and DRX Pushed to Middle Brackethttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/201322026-01-26T16:41:20+00:002026-01-26T16:41:17+00:00From the opening matches of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific Kickoff, the script was flipped. Teams long viewed as contenders for early elimination delivered statement wins, crowding the brack...John PopkoVCT Pacific Kickoff 2026 Begins: New Rosters, Triple Elimination, and the Road to Masters Santiagohttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/201202026-01-22T17:30:34+00:002026-01-22T17:30:29+00:00The 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific Kickoff begins Thursday, opening a new season of competition as teams chase early momentum and a limited number of international berths. The Kickoff marks the...John PopkoMovember Partners With Riot Games as Official Mental Health Partner for LEC and VCT EMEAhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/201132026-01-21T00:05:59+00:002026-01-21T00:05:56+00:00Movember has been named the official mental health partner of several major Riot Games esports leagues in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, marking a multi-year effort to formalize mental health sup...John PopkoVCT Pacific 2026 Kickoff Reveals New Formats, Global Roadshows, and Early Favoriteshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/201112026-01-20T17:51:22+00:002026-01-20T17:51:19+00:00Riot Games outlined major changes and expansion plans for the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific during a media day event held Monday in Seoul, setting the tone for the league's upcoming season. The...John Popko2026 VCT Pacific Season Kicks Off With 12 Teams, Triple Elimination Format, and Road to Championshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/200932026-01-15T21:03:34+00:002026-01-15T21:03:31+00:00The 2026 VCT Pacific season is set to begin this week, marking the start of a nine-month competitive journey for Riot Games' tactical shooter VALORANT. Riot has outlined a revamped structure for the l...John PopkoRiot Games Launches VALORANT V26 Season Start Popup in Seoul With Interactive Events and Creator Dayshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/200742026-01-12T18:05:56+00:002026-01-12T18:04:29+00:00Players are getting a hands-on introduction to VALORANT's 2026 season through a new offline event in Seoul, as Riot Games launches a limited-time popup experience tied to the start of V26. Riot Games...John Popko2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff Announced: Tickets, Schedule, Format, and Masters Santiago Qualification Detailshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/200592026-01-08T17:12:23+00:002026-01-08T17:12:20+00:00The 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff is set to open later this month, offering fans an early look at how teams in the Pacific region may stack up ahead of the new VALORANT competitive season. Riot Games, deve...John PopkoValorant 2026 Update Adds Bandit Sidearm, Breeze Rework, MMR Overhaul, and New All-Random Showdown Modehttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/200512026-01-07T17:31:30+00:002026-01-07T17:31:27+00:00Riot Games has outlined a sweeping 2026 season update for Valorant, detailing changes to competitive systems, new gameplay content, and additions to the game's esport structure. The roadmap centers on...John PopkoVALORANT Esports Surpasses $100 Million in Team Revenue Sharing for 2025 Seasonhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/199892025-12-18T19:30:23+00:002025-12-18T19:30:20+00:00Riot Games said it distributed more than $100 million to teams competing in the VALORANT Champions Tour in 2025, marking a significant year for the publisher's global esports strategy and underscoring...John PopkoPaper Rex Sweep 2025 VCT Pacific Awards as f0rsakeN Wins Player of the Yearhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/199612025-12-09T18:56:01+00:002025-12-09T18:55:58+00:00Paper Rex capped a championship season by sweeping the 2025 VCT Pacific Season Awards, collecting six major honors following its titles at Masters Toronto and VCT Pacific Stage 2, organizers announced...John PopkoRiot Games Announces Nationwide VALORANT NVC Tournament With Online and Redforce PC Bang Matches Across Koreahttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/199582025-12-08T19:21:44+00:002025-12-08T19:21:41+00:00Riot Games will host a nationwide VALORANT tournament in South Korea this winter, offering a hybrid competition format that blends online play with offline matches at local PC cafés. The Nation...John PopkoRiot Games Announces Major Changes to the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tourhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/199522025-12-04T15:49:44+00:002025-12-04T15:49:41+00:00Riot Games has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), detailing new competitive formats, expanded international events, and the introduction of a qualification path th...John PopkoTeam Liquid VISA Claims First VALORANT Game Changers Championship Title in Seoulhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/199352025-12-01T17:08:39+00:002025-12-01T17:07:21+00:00Team Liquid VISA secured its first VALORANT Game Changers Championship on Sunday, defeating Shopify Rebellion Gold in a five-map series at LoL PARK in Seoul. The Brazilian squad denied Shopify's attem...John PopkoVALORANT Game Changers Championship Opens in Seoulhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/199122025-11-19T18:25:09+00:002025-11-19T18:25:07+00:00The 2025 VALORANT Game Changers Championship is set to begin Nov. 20 at LoL Park in Seoul, marking the first time the global women's event has been hosted in Asia. Riot Games confirmed the full list o...John PopkoRed Bull Home Ground Returns to New York City for Fifth Edition of Elite VALORANT Tournamenthttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/198822025-11-12T18:53:47+00:002025-11-12T18:53:44+00:00The Red Bull Home Ground VALORANT tournament is set to return for its fifth edition from Nov. 13–16, 2025, bringing some of the world's best teams to the Hammerstein Ballroom for four days of hi...John PopkoSLT Seongnam and Nongshim RedForce Secure Spots in 2026 VCT Pacific Leaguehttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/198142025-10-27T16:38:17+00:002025-10-27T16:38:15+00:00Two South Korean teams, SLT Seongnam and Nongshim RedForce, have officially qualified for the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific League following standout performances at the 2025 VCT Ascensio...John PopkoG2 Esports Marks 10 Years of Competition and Culturehttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/197672025-10-15T16:47:08+00:002025-10-15T16:46:28+00:00G2 Esports, one of the most recognizable names in competitive gaming, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week, marking a decade that has seen the organization grow from a European League of Lege...John PopkoThe Battle for VCT Pacific 2026 Begins in Bangkok as Ten Teams Clash at VCT Ascension Pacific 2025https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/197652025-10-14T15:11:48+00:002025-10-14T15:11:44+00:00The final leg of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Ascension Pacific 2025 has officially begun in Bangkok, setting the stage for one of the most competitive regional showdowns in Asia-Pacific esports....John PopkoVALORANT Adds New Sentinel Agent Veto and Brawl Modehttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/197622025-10-14T14:51:34+00:002025-10-14T14:51:25+00:00Riot Games has officially introduced Veto, a new Sentinel agent for VALORANT, alongside the 11.07b update that also brings the debut of a new mode called “Brawl.” The launch marks one of t...John PopkoRiot Games Unveils 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour Schedule and Format Changeshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/197572025-10-10T18:25:17+00:002025-10-10T18:25:13+00:00Riot Games has revealed the full roadmap for the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), outlining host cities for major tournaments, structural updates to event formats, and a new competitive pathway for...John PopkoRiot Games Teams With Fragment for Limited Edition VALORANT Collectionhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/197192025-09-30T18:57:14+00:002025-09-30T18:57:04+00:00Riot Games has introduced a new limited edition collaboration for VALORANT, partnering with Japanese design label Fragment to commemorate Champions Paris, the game's top international esports tourname...John PopkoRiot Games Officially Introduces VALORANT Replay Systemhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/196932025-09-17T19:56:39+00:002025-09-17T19:56:36+00:00Riot Games is rolling out a long-requested feature for its popular tactical shooter VALORANT. With the release of patch 11.06, players will now be able to download and review match replays, opening ne...John PopkoG2 and Logitech G to Spotlight Women in Esports at G PLAY 2025https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/196862025-09-16T18:25:26+00:002025-09-16T18:25:23+00:00G2 Esports and Logitech G are set to host Logitech G PLAY 2025 on Wednesday, Sept. 17, marking the return of Logitech G's annual flagship gaming event. Scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. CEST, the progra...John PopkoRiot Games Unveils 2025 VALORANT Champions Collection Ahead of Paris Tournamenthttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/196352025-09-02T15:52:02+00:002025-09-02T15:51:59+00:00Riot Games has announced the 2025 VALORANT Champions Collection, a limited-time in-game bundle launching September 4 to commemorate this year's VALORANT Champions tournament in Paris. The collection f...John PopkoVCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs: Nongshim RedForce and T1 Face Talon Esports, Rex Regum Qeon in High-Stakes Openershttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/195662025-08-13T18:25:25+00:002025-08-13T18:02:03+00:00The VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs open today, Aug. 13, at the Sangam SOOP Colosseum in Seoul, with Nongshim RedForce drawing Talon Esports and T1 meeting Stage 1 champion Rex Regum Qeon in the upper-br...John PopkoNongshim RedForce Clinch Playoffs, All Korean Teams Advance in VCT Pacific Stage 2https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/195572025-08-11T16:18:46+00:002025-08-11T16:18:42+00:00Nongshim RedForce locked in the final playoff berth in VCT Pacific Stage 2 with a 2–0 sweep over Gen.G, completing a clean sweep for all four Korean teams in the postseason. The Week 4 matches,...John PopkoNongshim RedForce Can Clinch Playoff Berth; T1 Seeks Third Seed in VCT Pacific Stage 2https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/195462025-08-07T17:24:48+00:002025-08-07T17:24:45+00:00With only one week remaining in the VCT Pacific Stage 2 regular season, Korean side Nongshim RedForce stands as the lone team yet to clinch a playoff berth in Alpha Group. A victory over Gen.G on Aug....John PopkoGen.G, DRX and T1 Clinch VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoff Berthshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/195322025-08-04T17:26:33+00:002025-08-04T17:26:30+00:00Riot Games said Wednesday that three South Korean squads—Gen.G, DRX and T1—have punched their tickets to the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Stage 2 playoffs following Week 3 action...John PopkoT1 Sweeps ZETA DIVISION in Historic Home‑Ground Win; Gen.G and DRX Triumph, Nongshim Upsethttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/195102025-07-28T18:54:18+00:002025-07-28T18:54:14+00:00T1 extended its winning streak to two games Friday, sweeping Japan's ZETA DIVISION 2–0 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea, during Valorant Champions Tour Pacific Stage 2 Week 2 (July 25&nd...John PopkoGen.G, DRX and Nongshim RedForce Face Crucial Showdowns in VCT Pacific Stage 2https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/194992025-07-24T17:48:58+00:002025-07-24T17:48:55+00:00Group Alpha of Death looms over Seoul this weekend as three Korean squads—Gen.G, DRX and Nongshim RedForce—face successive foreign opponents in Week 2 of VCT Pacific Stage 2. All six teams...John Popko