Matt Goodsell has been writing about games for about two years and has been a gamer for most of his life. A games journalist that plays on hard mode, Matt loves a challenge even if that means ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Riot Games has released the latest set of Valorant patch ...

Valorant's icy tundra Icebox is Viper's home turf because of the lineups on offer. If any controller shines on the FPS game's stark location, it's the poison firebrand equipped with a unique Toxic ...

Astra excels as the solo VALORANT controller on Pearl, offering global presence and precise control over choke points with ...

I haven't checked in on Valorant in a few months now, but it's not surprising that Riot still doesn't quite know what to do with Viper. The toxin-based Controller agent has always been an awkward fit ...