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5 Things We Want in Valorant Patch 3.07

ValorantCourtesy of Riot GamesValorant Patch 3.06 has just launched, and with it a slew of changes to both maps and characters. With Riot finally nerfing posterchild Jett, many fans are now left wondering how they can further put the game in to balance. With all eyes now on Patch 3.07 coming in the future, here are five things that fans would like to see when it launches.#VCTGameChangers! Here to stay #HERETOSLAY pic.twitter.com/OtSSJK03rs— VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA (@valesports_eu) September 23, 2021Yoru has been at the bottom of every Agent tier list

Initial reactions to the Worlds 2021 group draw: How does each team stack up against the field?

The field of 22 is set for this year’s League of Legends World Championship. Today’s group draw allowed each of the contenders at the event to get a glimpse at their soon-to-be competitors.  The 10 teams drawn into the play-in stage will battle for the four final berths in the tournament’s main event, while the other 12 teams competing at Worlds have already qualified for the group stage. As a result, they’ll sit the preliminary round of the tournament out but will still have plenty of time to get a

The Immediate and Future Functionalities of Studyum

The crypto markets and the U.S. equity markets sold off today on fears that the collapse of Chinese property giant Evergrande could not only hurt China but also have wider implications in other markets. When the sentiment is bearish, traders dump positions that they perceive as risky in favor of safe-haven trades. This could be one of the reasons for the sharp fall in Bitcoin (BTC) and most major altcoins today. Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360 Data from Bybt shows that Bitcoin held in Binance wallets has surged by

God of War: Ragnarok Narrative Director Responds to Backlash Over Character Design

Top GamesMatt Sophos, the narrative director for the upcoming God of War game, Ragnarok, has responded to backlash over the released design of Angrboda. / SIE Santa Monica StudioMatt Sophos, the narrative director for the upcoming God of War game, Ragnarok, has responded to backlash over the released design of Angrboda.Players expressed ire over the fact that Angrboda, the jotunn wife of Loki and mother of Fenrir, Jormungandr, and Hel will be depicted as "a young black woman" in-game. They cited a variety of reasons—most of which, unsurprisingly, were hackneyed

Respawn Developer Explains Why There Isn’t a Leaver Penalty in Public Matches

Apex LegendsPhoto courtesy of Respawn Entertainment When the Evolution Collection event was first announced, Apex Legends players immediately started asking questions about the new patch. One of them asked about a leaver penalty. "If you see this or feel like responding. Is there a reason as to why there is no penalty for leaving public matches?"Grab ya mash - ̶R̶a̶m̶p̶a̶r̶t̶'̶s̶ Big Maude's in town. ?Learn what a Legend can become when the Evolution Collection Event begins Sept 14. pic.twitter.com/r5rF5oqP9r— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) September 9, 2021Respawn Developer RobotHavGunz did feel like

Respawn Dev Stands by Decision to Remove Tap Strafing

Apex LegendsPhoto courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentRespawn Entertainment developer John ‘JayBiebs’ Larson explained in a TwitLonger Respawn's decision to remove tap strafing from Apex Legends. The highly technical movement mechanic allows players to strafe after jumping, and fire their weapon. It's rather frustrating to play against as your opponent moves unnaturally fast while spraying their weapon. It's become a staple at higher levels, and depending on your stance, it's a good or poor addition to the game. When Respawn decided to remove it, Apex Legends fans took to social media to

Twitch Streamers Continue Battle Against Hate Raids With Platform Boycott

A group of Twitch streamers who are fed up with hate raids against marginalized creators are striking from Twitch for a day. / TwitchA group of Twitch streamers who are fed up with hate raids against marginalized creators is striking from Twitch for a day.Rek It Raven (@RekItRaven), a content creator and Twitch streamer, originally helped lead the charge against hate raids with the #TwitchDoBetter trend on Twitter earlier this month. Now, they're back, and—with help from fellow creators Lucia Everblack (@LuciaEverblack) and ShinyPen (@ShineyPen)—have organized a one-day broadcast boycott

Expert take: fnatic’s international move (ft. YNk, launders, Pimp)

What is the initial verdict on fnatic's decision to go international? We asked three of CS:GO's foremost experts for their opinions. PlatoAi. Web3 Reimagined. Data Intelligence Amplified. Click here to access. Source: https://www.hltv.org/news/32131/expert-take-fnatics-international-move-ft-ynk-launders-pimp