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Don’t give up. Updated on March 2, 1:00 p.m. (GMT+8): Edited article links. We’ve all been there. Your team is down 0-2 in a ranked match after losing the opening pistol. Before you can even attempt your first full buy round, someone initiates a surrender vote. While some Valorant players appear to have themental fortitude of a baby, they should really think twice about hitting the surrender button, at least according to one Valorant developer....

Veteran caster ddk joins Sean Gares in stepping away from casting Another icon departs the scene. Veteran caster Daniel “ddk” Kapadia has announced that he is hanging up the mic, after nine years behind the casting desk at some of the biggestCS:GOandValoranttournaments. The ongoingVCT Stage 1 playoffsand Game Changers tournaments will be his final events, the British caster announced on Twitter. The move comes right afterSean Garessaid that he, too, would be leaving the broadcast scene....

VP to skip Dota Summit 11 Minor VP seems to be in need of more time to hone its new roster. It boiled down to pressure and visa issues as the two reasons why the Russian powerhouse will be skipping the first Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) event of the season. “Minor qualifiers have revealed our roster’s potential. However, we need time to fully reach it, and additional pressure can only get in the way,” said Virtus....

Watch EVOS SG, RSG, Jianhao Tan, Sky Wee and more compete in Christmas Charity Showmatch They are ready to fight for love. Moonton is organizing theMobile Legends: Bang Bang2020 Singapore Christmas Charity Showmatch starting at 4 p.m. (GMT+8) on December 19, where the total amount donated will be dependent on viewership numbers. 20 celebrities, influencers, and esports pros — including big names Jianhao Tan and Aiman from Night Owl Cinematics (NOC), players fromRSG, andEVOS SG, and popular Facebook streamer,Sky Wee— will “fight for love” as they team up and battle against each other for Club Rainbow....

WePlay! Bukovel Minor Day 3 Lower Bracket Semifinals: Nigma eliminate Gambit in a 2-1 nail-biter Is Nigma set to pull off another one of its rosters’ trademark Lower Bracket championship runs? A struggling Nigma Esports squad stays alive at the WePlay! Bukovel Minor after overcoming the resilient Gambit Esports in an intense, back-and-forth series, 2-1. Nigma advance to the Lower Bracket Finals against Geek Fam. Game one Gambit opened the series with a high-damage, ranged tri-core of Drow Ranger for Kiyalbek “dream`” Tayirov, Storm Spirit for Danil “gpk” Skutin, and a position-4 Puck for Danial “XSvamp1Re” Alibaev, with Maxim “Shachlo” Abramovskikh on Abaddon to man the frontlines....

What OG is doing that other TI10 teams are not OG never seem to disappoint at TI. Two time TI champions OG have done surprisingly well so far in the TI10 group stage, so well in fact that they landed a spot in the upper bracket of the main event. The team had a lackluster DPC season leading up to TI after failing to qualify for both Majors. Barely making it to TI10 through the European Regional Qualifier, OG impressed fans with their solid performance during the TI10 group stage....

What’s next for Valorant esports? Riot will be hosting its own tournaments The First Strike tournaments will run from October to December. With the conclusion of the Valorant Ignition Series tournaments, Riot Games is finally gearing up to host its own Valorant events, which will be called First Strike. In a recent developer video, Valorant executive producer Anna “SuperCakes” Donlon introduced John Needham, Global Head of Esports, and Whalen Rozelle, Senior Director of Global Esports at Riot Games as the two people will be leading Valorant’s esports efforts....

Why Abigail mains are crying (and rightfully so) over SFV’s latest patch Itabashi Zangief and Problem X probably need new backup characters. Along with thenew online matchmaking changes to Street Fighter V: Champions Edition, Capcom has released a variety of character changes that have seemingly come out of nowhere. The biggest nerfs were to Abigail, whose EX Nitro Charge now causes the opponent to fall to their knees on a grounded hit....

Why Revamped Lesley is every tank’s worst nightmare All it takes is one bullet. Moonton released Mobile Legends: Bang Bangpatch 1.7.20, and as part of theProject NEXTinitiative which updates old heroes, the developers have improved the character model and animations ofGusion and Lesley, two heroes who were released in 2018. The developers decided to do something more forLesley. Instead of just updating her character model and skill effects like what they did withGusion, they have also refined some of her skills....

Wild Rift patch 2.4b: Full notes and updates It’s getting hot in here. In thisLeague of Legends: Wild Riftpatch 2.4b update, we’re getting two new champions in addition the routine champion buffs and nerfs, item adjustments, and new skins. Brand is a mage that can be used in mid lane or as a support in the Dragon lane. Nunu & Willup on the other hand, thrives in the jungle, and ganks by rolling growing snowballs into enemy champions....

Wild Rift Summer Super Cup 2021: Format, schedule, results, standings, qualified teams Eight regions, 16 teams, but only one champion! The first international League of Legends:Wild Rifttournament will take place very soon. A total of 16 teams from eight regions will be competing at the Wild Rift Summer Super Cup 2021. The top two teams from each region will represent their country at the Wild Rift Summer Super Cup 2021....

10 professional LoL players without a team in 2022 Competition for spots is getting more intense. The recent offseason was devastating for several star players, who found themselves without a starting position on a team. This shuffle has been particularly shocking, as many LCS, LEC, LPL, and LCK mainstays over the years are now on a break or are inactive. Fans will be disappointed to hear that many talented players won’t appear on stage for the 2022 season....

100T Hiko on Valorant ranked: ‘It’s in the worst state it’s ever been’ Not having a good time. It doesn’t matter how good you are —Valorant rankedwill make you tear your hair out at one point or another. Even players likeTyson “TenZ” Ngohavecomplained about the state of rankedin the past, testament to how frustrating it can sometimes be. Now, 100 Thieves content creator and former pro Spencer “Hiko” Martin has criticized the current ranked experience as well, especially after the addition of the new Ascendant rank....