#valorant new update

[bitchytimemachinewitch]

What are your reactions to the new update?

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LET'S GO WINGY BOI

[ryonello]

✦ january store update ✦

❥ new stuff available for preorder !! :D really excited about these HEHE ╰ NEW monster hunter world charms !! ↳ blobs lineups got some updates !! ╰ 6 new overwatch: illari / junker queen / lifeweaver / moira / reaper / reinhardt ╰ minthara for bg3 !! ╰ conduit for apex legends !! ╰ iso for valorant

❥ code NEWYEAR for 15% off orders over $30 til feb!

❥ thank yall so much for the support on the new store so far !! i hope you find something you like 💘

👉ryonello.com👈

[daily-utsu-p]

Utsu-P produced the music for the VALORANT Challengers Japan 2024 -Split 2- teaser video. Check it out!

[uveshsharif]

Playtest for Valorant on console expected in early 2024!

In early 2022, Riot Games sought a senior console game designer, aiming to adapt Valorant for consoles. Leaks hinted at controller configurations for PlayStation, Xbox, and VR. Playtests for Valorant on consoles might occur in Q1 2024, two years post job posting. Excitement brews for the January 2024 mobile release, promising diverse gameplay and cross-platform features. However, concerns arise about adapting Valorant's fast-paced PC gameplay to controllers. The upcoming console release sparks debates on elements like aim assist, questioning the game's competitiveness. As Valorant expands its reach, the game evolves to offer a fresh experience.

[creathrod]

Hyper Front (Valorant Mobile Clone) will be "sunsetting" soon #info #news #updates #gaming #HyperFront #ValorantMobile #VALORANT #sunsetting #creathrod #thecreativeman https://www.instagram.com/p/CqlRNZSKQ7Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sleepwalk-living]

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[sainamoonshine]

Have been playing the same game for 12 years, still a fucking n00b, have no interest in actually getting good at said game or understanding the mechanics

[andronicmusicblog]

🎮 Exciting News for Console Gamers! 🎮

I'm beyond thrilled to share that VALORANT, the tactical shooter from Riot Games, has finally landed on consoles! 🚀 After eagerly waiting, we console players can now experience the intense, strategic gameplay that has hooked millions on PC.

The launch brings VALORANT's unique blend of precise gunplay and character abilities right to our fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned agent or new to the world of VALORANT, there's no better time to dive in.

🔥 Key Features I'm Excited About:

Seamless Controls: Optimized for console play, offering smooth and responsive controls.

Cross-Platform Play: Connect and compete with friends across different platforms.

Exclusive Content: New skins and in-game events to celebrate the console launch.

Immersive Experience: Enhanced graphics and performance tailored for next-gen consoles.

I can't wait to strategize, aim, and dominate in the world of VALORANT. It's time to prove my skills and climb the ranks, now from the comfort of my console!

Join the battle today and see why VALORANT has become a global phenomenon. See you in the game! 🕹️💥【​ (The Loadout)​ #VALORANT #ConsoleGaming #RiotGames #GamingNews #TacticalShooter #GameLaunch #PlayStation #Xbox #GamingCommunity

[addyk2]

I’ll make the beginning fast so I can catch you up quickly. It all happened because we ended up queuing a match of valorant at the same time. I was with my friend and she her duo. I was just messing around and pretending I was a female in chat. She wanted to hear me talk so after the match I invited her. I had planned on using a voice changer but I didn’t realize I hadn’t turned it on.. I sounded so stupid but she ended up playing some matches with us anyways. We got along so well and had a lot of fun! Surprisingly at the end of the night we ended up trading discords so we could play again sometime. We talked all day the next and the next and the next. Than we talked all day and called all night. I’ve never felt alive like the way she made me feel. I couldn’t remember what happiness was until I got to hear her voice again. I’ve been in and out of houses I’ve never felt so at home until I met her. She made me feel everything at once but the main thing is she gave me life again. I felt like I had a reason or a purpose for the first time. Everything I’ve ever wanted was her I knew it had to be fate we ended up meeting. After a while i made the decision to ask her out. Neither of us have had a long distance relationship as we lived in two different countries one the states and the other in Canada. With the way we always talked our communication was good so I knew we had a good chance of making it work. Her answer…. Yes. I remember how happy I was that day. It was definitely the best day of my life. Again and again everyday we talked. We knew each other more than anyone and it was perfect until….

[videogamepolls]

Video Games Polls 9-Month Report

It's been 3 months since my last report and I've polled over 500 more games since then so I wanted to post an update on the top 10 games across each of the four options included in my polls, plus a couple other new categories.

🏆 Most Played

Games with the highest percentage of "Yes" votes:

The Dinosaur Game (2014, AKA Chrome Dino Game) - 93.9%

Pac-Man (1980) - 93.4%

Wii Sports (2006) - 87.7%

Tetris (1985) - 86.9%

Pokemon Go (2016) - 82.9%

Minecraft (2011) - 81.1%

Angry Birds (2009) - 80.1%

Stardew Valley (2016) - 79.3%

Space Invaders (1978) - 78.5%

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020) - 74.1%

🏆 Most Known but Not Played

Games with the highest percentage of "No" votes:

Raid: Shadow Legends (2018) - 85.8%

Final Fantasy XI (2002) - 82.1%

Halo Infinite (2021) - 77.6%

Baldur's Gate (1998) - 76.1%

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (2000) - 75.8%

Call of Duty (2003) - 75.2%

Counter Strike 2 (2023) - 74.9%

Valorant (2020) - 74.7%

Donkey Kong 3 (1983) - 74.5%

The Last of Us: Part II (2020) - 74.4%

🏆 Most Watched

Games with the highest percentage of "I watched someone play it" votes:

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy (2017) - 54.2%

I Am Bread (2015) - 51.3%

Octodad: Dadliest Catch (2014) - 47.0%

Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach (2021) - 45.6%

Phasmophobia (2020, Early Access) - 41.3%

P.T. (2014) - 41.0%

PowerWash Simulator (2022) - 40.4%

Slender: The Eight Pages (2012) - 38.4%

Raft (2022) - 38.3%

The Convenience Store (2020) - 38.1%

🏆 Most Obscure

Games with the highest percentage of "I've never heard of it" votes:

Just, Bearly (2018) - 96.9%

Anito: Defend a Land Enraged (2003) - 96.6%

That Damn Goat (2023) - 96.5%

Star Seeker in: The Secret of the Sorcerous Standoff (2020) - 96.4%

Mr. Robot and His Robot Factory (1983) - 96.1%

Quando Fuori Piove (2018) - 95.9%

Turovero: The Celestial Tower (2017) - 95.8%

I am Magicami (2020) - 95.8%

Weird and Unfortunate Things are Happening (2020) - 95.5%

The Unholy War (1998) - 95.2%

🏆 Most Balanced

Games with the most even spread of votes:

Human Fall Flat (2016) - 19.3% Yes | 28.5% No | 26.1% Watched | 26.1% Never Heard

Kerbal Space Program (2015) - 21.9% | 31.1% | 24.5% | 22.5%

The Henry Stickmin Collection (2020) - 19.3% | 29.2% | 22% | 29.5%

Ib (2012) - 24.1% | 26.8% | 19.2% | 29.9%

Superhot (2016) - 24.9% | 25.1% | 30.5% | 19.5%

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc (2010) - 25.8% | 31.1% | 20% | 23.2%

Limbo (2010) - 30.2% | 28.7% | 23.9% | 17.1%

Wobble Dogs (2022) - 18% | 25.4% | 25.2% | 31.3%

Slay the Princess (2023) - 30.2% | 27.4% | 26.1% | 16.4%

Baba Is You (2019) - 26% | 32.9% | 19% | 22.1%

🏆 Most Votes

Games with the most number of votes:

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) - 4,329

Flight Rising (2013) - 4,132

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (2004) - 4,053

Final Fantasy XV (2016) - 3,056

Zero Escape: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (2009) - 2,844

Dark Souls (2011) - 2,823

The Dinosaur Game (2014, AKA Chrome Dino Game) - 2,758

QWOP (2008) - 2,636

Dragon Age II (2011) - 2,576

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) - 2,398

*I did not take most Pokémon games into consideration since I handle those polls a little differently.

Check out my results spreadsheet for an alphabetized list of all poll results plus some other stats.

[simplhee]

synopsis: when streamer heeplays needs to find a plus one to go with him to the Streamer Awards, what does he do? he makes a google form of course! and what happens when up-and-coming streamer y/n jokingly fills out the form, catching heeseung's attention? stream starting soon: be my +1 !!!

pairing: streamer!heeseung x fem!reader

content/genre: strangers to lovers, college au, streamer au, fluff, crack, (potential) angst, smau

warning(s): swearing, will be more specific each chapter, league of legends. valorant. video games in general 😭 gamer terms

status: in progress (updates are whenever i can)

featuring: the rest of enhypen, txt, lesserafim, stray kids, zb1 and more (ngl i still haven’t decided 🧍🏻‍♀️)

note: this is my first smau so please bear with me !!! i wanted to get a gamer!enha fic in the timeline bc half the time there is either a lack of fics or like it’s not actually a proper gamer thing (tho i have been seeing more as of recently ^-^) so as i release this i plan to include a little footnotes/dictionary section for gamer terms which some people may be unfamiliar with :] also ! thanks you to @soobnny for all your help <3 (y’all should check out her work :D)

tags: bm+1, bm+1 updates, bm+1 thoughts, bm+1 asks

taglist: send an ask to be added :D

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profiles. choose your player !!!

> y/n and the roomies

> otvhee and friends

> otv (1) (2)

> and friends

> valo squad

> enhas

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lvl 1. - new roomie !

lvl 2. - god's gift to valorant

lvl 3. - we need a name

lvl 4. - i love get up by newjeans

lvl 5. - maidenless

lvl 6. - women in stem ✨

lvl 7. - do it for the plot

lvl 8. - inch resting

lvl 9.

lvl 10.

more to be added :)

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extras.

> dictionary/references

> streamer awards voting form (STILL LIVE)

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©️ simplhee 2023

[ryonello]

together , we'll crush them 🌊

[brittle-doughie]

Draw Your Blade! | Looking into the Valorous Sun Tournament Update for CROB!

It’s pretty cool that we get to have a story this time around when it comes to the GCL, I recall when it was just the new cookie and the league itself that was the main score, so it’s good to get something read for this GCL

Cream Soda is happy to see an old friend of hers, but it doesn’t seem like Cherry Cola Cookie shares the same sentiment, wonder what occurred between these two to get them like that?

And Cream Soda has a pretty nice looking epic skin to go along with her, Cherry Cola’s is no slouch either. Leek Cookie is also getting the Epic costume of this update too btw.

The urge to do Champion League is STRONG, she got the whole set of a costume, candy, AND a trial. Girl literally won this update!

This along with the Rock, Paper, Scissors event, and Tough Cookie matches among other improvements are also a great addition.

HANGING ON THE EDGE OF TOMORROW!

LIVE AND LEARN!

FROM THE WORKS OF YESTERDAY!

LIVE AND LEARN!

“Oh, are you training your sword fighting right now, Y/N Cookie?”

“Yeah, I want to make sure I’m all readied up before the grand tournament! I don’t want to be rusty and end up squandering it on the first match!”

“Well, if you need any help in the form of working on your stance or a sparring match, I’m happy to help!”

“Ah, w-well, Cream Soda Cookie. You see-“

Cherry Cola Cookie appears behind Y/N Cookie, surprising Cream Soda!

“That’s nice of you to offer, but they already have someone helping them train…”

“Cherry Cola Cookie! Well, it never hurts to have a third opinion, it helps with improvement better!”

“What part of “they already have a training partner” did you not understand?”

“I’m sorry, Cream Soda. Cherry Cola did ask first and I didn’t want to turn down a long time friend…”

“I’m your long time friend too! Let me help you with your training! I won’t lose to Cherry Cola Cookie!”

“Must you always make a sword fight out of everything? Very well, the winner gets to be Y/N Cookie’s training partner, but don’t expect me to lose.”

“I won’t either! Let’s do this!”

You sat out as you watched the two cookies sword fight, neither side refusing to let the other win. While you prefer that the two had got along and both could help you, you knew better then to interfere with the fierce passion of the two.

[uveshsharif]

Valorant leaks reveal stormy new finisher in the upcoming Kuronami skin bundle

The Kuronami skin features a unique floating animation, loading bullets without direct contact. It draws comparisons to the Reaver collection due to similar reload animations and cloud-like bullets.

A standout feature is the finishing animation where a bullet creates a cloud around enemies, followed by a thunderstorm. This cloud can be shot and burst, a first in Valorant.

The skin collection offers four color variants: White, Black, Purple, and Blue.

The melee skin, inspired by the "kusarigama," has a contactless equip animation and a spinning propeller inspect animation.

The Kuronami skin collection includes the Melee (Kuronami no Yaiba), Vandal, Sheriff, Spectre, and Marshal. An exclusive livestream event will showcase these skins on Valorant's Twitch channel hosted by Shannon Williams, the voice actor for Jett, on January 8, 2024, at 10 am PT / 7 pm CET / 11:30 pm IST. Patch 8.0, part of Episode 8 Act 1, will introduce this collection on January 9 or January 10, 2024, adjusted for regional release times.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

Weinersmith and Boulet’s “Bea Wolf”

On July 14, I'm giving the closing keynote for the fifteenth HACKERS ON PLANET EARTH, in QUEENS, NY. Happy Bastille Day! On July 20, I'm appearing in CHICAGO at Exile in Bookville.

Bea Wolf is Zach Weinersmith and Boulet's ferociously amazingly great illustrated kids' graphic novel adaptation of the Old English epic poem, which inspired Tolkien, who helped bring it to popularity after it had languished in obscurity for centuries:

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250776297/beawolf

Boy is this a wildly improbable artifact. Weinersmith and Boulet set themselves the task of bringing Germanic heroic saga from more than a thousand years ago to modern children, while preserving the meter and the linguistic and literary tropes of the original. And they did it!

There are some changes, of course. Grendel – the boss monster that both Beowulf and Bea Wulf must defeat – is no longer obsessed with decapitating his foes and stealing their heads. In Bea Wulf, Grendel is a monstrously grown up and boring adult who watches cable news and flosses twice per day, and when he defeats the kids whose destruction he is bent upon, he does so by turning them into boring adults, too.

And Bea Wulf ��� and the kings that do battle with Grendel – are not interested in the gold and jewels that the kings of Beowulf hoard. In Bea Wulf, the treasure is toys, chocolate, soda, candy, food without fiber, television shows without redeeming educational content, water balloons, nerf swords and spears, and other stuff beloved of kids and hated by parents.

That substitution is key to transposing the thousand-year-old adult epic Beowulf for enjoyment by small children in the 21st century. After all, what makes Beowulf so epic is the sense that it is set in a time in which a primal valor still reigned, but it is narrated for an audience that has been tamed and domesticated. Beowulf makes you long for a never-was time of fierce and unwavering bravery. Bea Wulf beautifully conjures the years of early childhood when you and the kids in your group had your own little sealed-off world, which grownups could barely perceive and never understand.

Growing up, after all, is a process of repeating things that are brave the first time you do them, over and over again, until they become banal. That's what "coming of age" really boils down to: the slow and relentless transformation of the mythic, the epic, and the unknowable and unknown into the tame, the explained, the mastered. When you're just mastering balance and coordination, the playground climber is a challenge out of legend. A couple years later, it's just something you climb.

The correspondences between the leeching away of magic lamented in Beowulf and experienced by all of us as we grow out of childhood are obvious in hindsight and surprising and beautiful and bittersweet when you encounter them in Bea Wolf.

This effect owes a large debt to Boulet's stupendous artwork. Boulet brings a vibe rarely seen in American kids' illustration, owing quite a lot to France's bande dessinée tradition. Of course, this is a Firstsecond book, and they established themselves as an exciting and fresh kids' publisher in the USA nearly 20 years ago by bringing some of Europe's finest comics to an American audience for the first time. You can get a sense of Boulet's darker-than-average, unabashedly anarchic illustrations here:

https://www.comixtrip.fr/bibliotheque/bea-wolf-weinersmith-boulet-albin-michel/

The utter brilliance of Bea Wulf is as much due to the things it preserves from the original epic as it is to the updates and changes. Weinersmith has kept the Old English tradition of alliteration, right from the earliest passages, with celebrations of heroes like "Tanya, treat-taker, terror of Halloween, her costume-cache vast, sieging kin and neighbor, draining full candy-bins, fearing not the fate of her teeth. Ten thousand treats she took. That was a fine Tuesday."

Weinersmith also preserves the kennings – the elaborate figurative compound phrases that replace nouns – that turn ordinary names and places into epithets at you have to riddle out, like calling a river "the sliding sea."

These literary devices, rarely seen today, are extremely powerful, and they conjure up the force and mystique that has kept Beowulf in our current literary discourse for more than a millennium. They also make this a super fun book to read aloud.

When Jim Henson was first conceiving of Sesame Street, he made a point of designing it to have jokes and riffs that would appeal to adults, even if some of the nuance would be lost on kids. He did this because he wanted to make art that adults and kids could enjoy together, both because that would give adults a chance to help kids actively explore the ideas on-screen, but also because it would bring some magic into those adults' lives.

This is a very winning combination (not for nothing, it's also the original design brief for Disneyland). Weinersmith and Boulet have produced a first-rate work of adult and kid literature, both a perfect entree to Beowulf for anyone contemplating a dive into old English epic poetry, and a kids' book full of booger jokes and transgressive scenes of perfect mischief.

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