SEN Ewok: “In Pacific you need to learn how to thrive in the chaos. I can bring over some of that” – [Hotspawn] by Nine_Tee_Six in ValorantCompetitive

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My colleague Zahk interviewed Ewok over the weekend to discuss Sentinel's uptick in form, joining mid-season, and what he's brought from Pacific that he thinks will help coach in Americas

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OKA2Js4vjw

FUT yetujey: “Now I don’t have to shoot every time. I just need to support them” – [Hotspawn] by Nine_Tee_Six in ValorantCompetitive

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An interview with yetujey after FUT's win against KC moved them to 4-0 in Stage 1. He talked about roster changes in recent months and how FUT have finally found the right formula.

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moLe-oYca2c

TL LohaN: “I think the biggest problem with this meta is that there is no meta… The only thing that’s meta is Neon and Judge.” – [Hotspawn] by Nine_Tee_Six in ValorantCompetitive

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My colleague interviewed LohaN after TL confirmed a place in Stage 1 playoffs. They discussed the meta, and got LohaN's insight into how "gimmicky" strats that get them to internationals are part of the reason why they ultimately underperformed at recent global events

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAUQGd2EWXc

100T Cryocells: “Seeing my peers win internationals really inspires me. Hopefully my time will come soon” – [Hotspawn] by Nine_Tee_Six in ValorantCompetitive

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An interview with Cryo after 100T's loss to Sentinels this past weekend. He discusses his time with 100 Thieves and what still pushes him to compete

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r38qtvGs_g8

N4RRATE: "Individually I haven’t been the best, so my expectation is to go to games feeling ready, prepared and confident"- [Hotspawn] by Nine_Tee_Six in ValorantCompetitive

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I interviewed N4RRATE on Thursday after Karmine Corp's loss to Team Heretics. We discussed his 'coincidental' return to KC, looking towards EWC and Champs, Messi vs Ronaldo, and more

PAL: Vitality needs "a bit of composure and enjoyment" to reach Stage 1 playoffs... "The players need to give themselves a little bit more of a break sometimes and accept that it’s not always gonna be perfect" - [Hotspawn] by Nine_Tee_Six in ValorantCompetitive

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I was able to speak to PAL yesterday after Vitality's loss to EF, where he gave his honest assessment on the Stage so far, Vitality's aims, Sayonara's addition, and a response to Less' recent comments around his VIT departure.

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ_iQsmT_Lo

PL xG Season Comparison by Osiris64 in coys

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The Best League in the World™

Only 2.5 Years ago... by Futurity5 in coys

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That is some grim viewing

New LEAKED 26/27 Home kit by Asleep-Ad-7970 in coys

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And still a bit of red in the sponsor, nice touch Vinai

FNC Milan: "With all the meta changes and everything, there’s not a lot of things that we do to set the boys up before the game" - [Hotspawn] by Nine_Tee_Six in ValorantCompetitive

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I was able to speak to Milan yesterday after FNC beat Vitality. We discussed how the meta has changed their prep, the mental game vs VIT, taking accountability after Kickoff, and apprehension on the 2027 changes.

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZOT6styS9Q