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To clarify
Riot changed the way Valorant works so that any team can make/win an international tournament
But they chose 4 teams in NA to become partners
They give those teams millions of $$ AND a skin in the game (they get a percentage of sales)
If an unpartnered org builds a moneyball team that absolutely crushes at an international event- those players will be poached by a partnered org
It happened to us with Brawk and Mada going to NRG it is happening to C9 who just lost partnership and already letting their players shop around
I just don't know if it is worth competing in the esport long term as compared to investing into an esport with a truly open system
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Keshi sang his rendition of “Toxic” by Britney Spears at the Opening Ceremony of Valorant Champions in Shanghai 🇨🇳💚
I. AM. GAGGED!
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Lilas Ikuta, la famosa vocalista de YOASOBI conocida como ikura, dejó en shock a sus fanáticos tras armar un concierto IMPROVISADO en medio de un parque en Sapporo armada únicamente con su guitarra.
Luego de insinuar en redes que el clima estaba bonito para cantar, la artista interpretó hits como Yoru ni Kakeru ante la mirada de los transeúntes que corrieron al lugar para verla en vivo.
Se trató de su primera presentación callejera en OCHO años, reviviendo la etapa de cuando tocaba en la vía pública a los 14 años antes de volverse una estrella global y justo antes de arrancar su nueva gira masiva de domos.
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🎙️ Crashies 🇺🇸 when asked if he'd team with Boaster 🇬🇧 again:
"I'd walk through glass with my bare feet to get to Boaster."
🥺
[FNATIC Subreddit, Crashies AMA]
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can't believe they made a champions just for crashies
Get ready for a new #VCT in 2027!
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An anecdote about Deft 🇰🇷's leadership has been revealed by Kukmin Ilbo:
"At one of the teams Deft had previously played for, the players' meal expenses increased compared to the same period the previous year."
"When the team's management investigated why, they discovered that, the previous year, Deft had been leaving his personal card at his seat, telling younger, less experienced players, "Don't feel self-conscious. Whenever there's something you want to eat, use it."
"He also frequently took the initiative in holding what players call "healthy discussions" when the team's atmosphere deteriorated due to losing streaks or other difficulties, helping turn morale around."
"Because of this older-brother style of leadership, teammates tend to trust and follow him."
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carlos wanted to listen to one of tzuyu's songs and got upset when the staff stopped playing it 😭💙
carlos: can we listen to a song of hers while we do this, please? (...) just put spotify (on) or something, please.
*song starts*
carlos: good voice!
tzuyu: thank you ☺️
*songs stops abruptly*
carlos: hey! i was enjoying!
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Dear Muslims,
Japanese people don’t dislike you for being Muslim. Your faith is your choice, and we respect those who live peacefully.
But calling pork or mirin (cooking alcohol) in Japanese food “discrimination” makes no sense.
Our cuisine has centuries of history. It wasn’t created to offend your faith. Different traditions aren’t discrimination.
You’re free to practice your religion, but if you visit or live in Japan, respect our culture, customs, and laws. Adapt to Japan rather than demand it change for you.
Please remember that.
