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Valorant gets big esports plans with the Ignition Series

Riot Games announced the Ignition Series today, the “publisher’s first step to build a thriving esport” for Valorant.

The team-based shooter had its official launch for PC on June 2. This was after a successful beta that drew an average of 3 million players each day.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.