Sofia Guimarães
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Also known as Shuri, Sofia is an esports journalist from Porto who’s all about exploring new worlds. A graduate of the Universities of Porto and Coimbra, she first discovered her passion for gaming watching her brother play and quickly made it her own. A support main in League of Legends and a sentinel player in VALORANT, she also loves Genshin Impact, Overwatch 2, and story-driven games like Until Dawn. When she’s not gaming, she’s usually reading fantasy books, watching horror movies, playing tennis, or spending time with her two senior cats.
Gen.G and McDonald’s partner for Campus Takeover at Boston University
Gen.G has teamed up with McDonald’s New England Gaming for the next edition of Campus Takeover, now coming to Boston University.
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100 Thieves announces 2026 rebrand, parts ways with five players and three coaches
NA organization 100 Thieves has placed five players and three coaches on inactive status following its 2026 rebrand announcement.
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Answering questions about the VALORANT replay system
The replay system is finally arriving with VALORANT patch 11.06. Here are some frequently asked questions answered by the developers.
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VALORANT patch notes 11.06 – Banwave, replay system, and more
Disruptive behavior and the replay system are the standout features of the VALORANT patch notes for 11.06.
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VALORANT Champions Paris 2025: Groups, schedule, results, and more
The biggest event of the year is almost starting. Here is everything you need to know about the VALORANT Champions Paris 2025.
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“This is just the beginning,” T1 DH on his international debut and victory over DRG at Champions 2025
In their opening match at Champions 2025, T1 defeated DRG and will advance to the Upper Bracket to face Team Heretics.
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“They have a really good aim,” reflects Demon1 on DRG’s first match at Champions 2025
In the post-match press conference, Demon1 reflected on DRG’s close Champions 2025 series against T1 and praised his teammates’ potential.
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FNC outplays RRQ in a one-sided match at Champions 2025
RRQ and FNC clash for an Upper Bracket spot at the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament. Which team will make it to the top?
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VALORANT Act 6 map rotation: Pearl and Split are coming back!
In VALORANT Act 6, Pearl and Split are returning to the competitive map pool, while Ascent and Lotus will be rotated out.
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DRX MaKo at Champions 2025: “I want to have more fun matches with the team in the future”
DRX defeated TL and now faces NRG at Champions 2025. MaKo reflected on how this experience differs from his previous internationals.
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