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Pacific champion Global Esports saw its Valorant Champions Shanghai campaign cut short in the group stage, leaving Paper Rex’s Adrian “invy” Reyes as the lone Filipino player moving on to the playoffs.

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As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, Pokemon has launched the Pokemon Truck, which began its tour Friday. 

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                    [Title] => Asiad bronze fires up Sibol's Pokemon Unite squad to strive for more
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They got a taste of glory. Now they want the whole thing. 

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