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T1 Valorant Disqualified After Coach Violates Rulebook

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T1 Valorant was disqualified from their VCT Open qualifier game versus TSM after Riot’s ruling. T1’s coach David Denis was communicating with his players throughout the game, something that is not allowed during games.

Riot ruled against T1 after finding evidence that the coach was indeed communicating mid-game. 

According to Riot’s decision T1 will forfeit their game after the competitive operations team received clear “evidence of a T1 coach providing instruction to T1 players while their match against TSM was in place,”.

As per the rulebook, only players can communicate with each other during the game and the staff members can only communicate during pauses, outside of pauses the coach or any other staff cannot have any say. 

As a result, T1 were eliminated from the VCT NA Open Qualifier #1, as TSM would win the fixture 2-0 after T1 was forced to forfeit.

T1 won the first map 13-7 over TSM and were leading in the second 8-4. It was then that TSM player Yassine “Subroza” Taoufik took to twitter to claim that they were playing at a disadvantage.

Subroza said they were playing 6v5 with the opposition’s coach talking to them mid game.

T1 will have another chance to qualify with the next VCT NA Open Qualifier, but it remains to be seen whether any additional punishment will be dished out for them or not.

The extent to which David Denis was communicating with T1 is not known, and if more evidence is found, T1 may face further consequences for this violation.

RIOT’S INCONSISTENT RULING FOR NA AND EU?

This isnt the first instance of a coach communicating with players during a game of Valorant. A week ago G2’s coach ‘Pipson’ was found communicating with his players as they played Team Vitality.

Pipson was allegedly acting as the in-game leader but Riot took no action against them for violating rule 7.2.11 of Valorant’s Competitive Rulebook. But when a North American team violated the same rule, they were made to forfeit the game. 

Players were not happy with this inconsistent implementation of the rulebook by Riot Games for different regions. 

WHAT DID T1 COACH SAY DURING THE GAME?

According to TSM Player Matt ‘Wardell’ Yu, David Denis only said ‘help sewer’ during the game in all chat. But claims by subroza and then the ruling by Riot Games too proves that T1’s coach was in fact communicating with the players during the length of the game, so the actual extent of David’s involvement is still not known.

People likened this violation to CSGO’s coach bug abuse where in a coach could get stuck in a position on the map and could spectate the players going through there and pass on the information to the players.

This was indeed a bug in Valve’s premier FPS and was abused most notably by Nicolai ‘HUNDEN’ Petersen, who was later banned, along with a huge number of other coaches such as ‘Rejin’ and ‘Twista’. Current Envy coach, Chet Singh took a dig at that as well.

Genshin Impact Web Event: Players Can Make Greeting Cards in New Web Event

Genshin Impact is undoubtedly one of the biggest open-world RPGs out there that players can enjoy on their mobile devices alongside other platforms.

Originally released in September 2020, the title still enjoys constant growth to this date thanks to regular updates by miHoYo. One of the prime ways that the developers use to keep the player base engaged is through new events. These events often reward the players with in-game currency and other exclusive items. 

The newly introduced “Festive Celebration of Flowing Hues” web event in Genshin Impact lets players create and send various virtual greeting cards to their friends. Players of the title can choose to send Liyue-themed greeting cards to their friends or share them in social media and get rewarded in the process. 

The rewards for the new event include Primogems, Hero’s Wit, Mora and Mystic Enhancement Ore. These can be obtained easily by completing the Festive Popularity Quests and obtaining Popularity Points.

Players have to collect ‘inspiration’ to create their custom greeting cards in the web event. There are three types of inspirations that players can get including backgrounds, companions and decorations. It’s important to point out that the companions that players can get from the event are exclusively from Liyue. 

Players can also browse through other players’ creations on the website and make wishes to get up to three desired inspirations per day. 

CSGO Pro Claims That Flashbang Sounds Are Causing Ear Damage to Players 

It goes without saying that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the most popular competitive shooters out there that is much more realistic than other titles of the genre. However, this added focus on realism might also be hurting players to an extent.

According to professional CSGO player Patrik “Zero” Žúdel, the Flashbang sounds in CSGO are triggering hearing damage in the player base of the title. The GamerLegion rifler explained that the sound frequency of 2600 hz emitted by flashbangs in CSGO is causing tinnitus in players. 

“The Flashbang sound frequency (2600hz) and loudness is a real issue in CSGO,” he said in a Tweet. “Valve really needs to do something because it is 100% triggering tinnitus (Ear damage).”

While other competitive shooters like Valorant are less realistic than CSGO, they mask the sound of flashbangs with other less harmful noises that can still serve the flashbang’s intended purpose. 

As a solution, the 23-year-old proposed that players should be allowed to lower the 2600 hz volume of the flashbang in CSGO. This would allow players with, or at the risk of getting hearing problems to tune down the volume and still be able to enjoy the game. 

Whether or not Valve decides to take action and adjust the flashbang noises in the future still remains to be seen. 

Sony Pictures India will broadcast PUBG Mobile, and other titles from Asian Games 2022

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Sony Pictures Networks India has bagged exclusive rights to broadcast Asian Games 2022 which is scheduled to take place later this year in Hangzhou, China. They will have the right to broadcast the games across its sports channels in India and the subcontinent including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and the Maldives, and live stream SonyLIV through Sept. 2023.

It is a 23-month long deal from November 2021 to September 2023 that will give Sony Network India the exclusive rights to produce clips and highlights. The 2022 Asian Games will take place from September 10 to September 25, 2022, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. The event will feature 40 sports with a total of 61 disciplines, including Olympic sports like swimming, archery, athletics, badminton, equestrian, fencing, football, hockey, judo, kabaddi, and much more.

The 2022 Asian Games will also feature video games as the medal event. A total of 8 esports events will be played featuring games

  • Arena of Valor Asian Games Version
  • Dota 2
  • Dream Three Kingdoms 2
  • EA SPORTS FIFA branded soccer games
  • HearthStone
  • League of Legends
  • PUBG Mobile Asian Games Version
  • Street Fighter V

With the inclusion of various esports titles, fans all around the Asian region will be able to watch their favorite pro players compete live in the 2022 Asian Games.

Valorant Flashback: How to check your Valorant Stats of 2021?

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Riot Games is well-known for keeping up with the latest trends. Just like the YouTube Recap and Spotify Wrapped, Riot has launched Valorant Flashback.

Valorant Flashback is basically an email sent by Riot Games to all players containing the statistical summary of their Valorant performance of 2021.

However, if you still haven’t received your Valorant Flashback yet, keep reading this article to know how to get it quickly in your email.

How to get your Valorant Flashback?

Even though Riot has started sending out the Valorant Flashback today, there are a few ways to receive it more quickly if you haven’t still got it.

The Valorant Flashback contains multiple stats such as KDA, Damage, Headshots, MINC stats, and a lot more.

Follow the steps mentioned below to check out if you have received your Valorant Flashback yet:

  • Open the email that is registered with with your Valorant account.
  • Click on the Promotions tab.
  • There should be an email titled as “See how you stacked up last year“.
  • Then click on the email and check out your stats of the year 2021.

However, if you still haven’t received Valorant Flashback, check out if you are eligible or not:

  • Click here and log in with your Valorant account.
  • Then click on the last tab named “Communication Preferences”.
  • Check out if the “Communication from Riot Games” tab is checked or not.
  • If it’s not checked, check out the box and wait for a few days to receive your Valorant Flashback.

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BGMI: How to find and use Spider-man balls and web-shooters?

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Krafton has introduced an interesting mode in their flagship battle royale title BGMI in India. This mode is a result of the recent collaboration between PUBG Mobile and the famous movie franchise Spider-man. This mode is available in Erangel and Livik in BGMI and has some amazing features like Spider-man balls and web-shooters.

Marvel recently released a new movie in the Spider-man franchise and it is known as “Spider-man: No Way Home”. It is one of the most famous Marvel movies to date and has earned a hefty sum after the global release. As part of their marketing strategy, they collaborated with Tencent Games and Krafton to promote this new movie amongst the PUBG player base.

This collaboration was launched in the global version as well as in several local ones simultaneously. As a result, players can play a new mode in BGMI where they can collect spiderman costumes, web, and balls to make the game more interesting.

The best feature in this mode is the new Spider-man web-shooter which allows players to shoot webs like Spider-man to move across large infrastructure very quickly. They can use it to climb buildings as well as jump from one floor to other very easily.

The next feature is Spider balls and this can be used as a throwable to slow down enemy players. These items are not available to everybody and hence, players need to go to certain locations to gain them.

Once you enter the featured event mode, players need to go to some locations and open the Spider-man crate to get these items. There are different locations in Livik as well as Erangel. Some of them are the tower near water city, in the office area of Military Base, and in several garages of Novorepnoye.

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As you go near the crates, they are hanging with webs. Simply shoot them and the box will fall down. Unlock it and get the items in your bag.

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How to win final zone fights in BGMI during rank push?

Battlegrounds Mobile India is the most famous battle royale title in India and it has substituted PUBG Mobile. As the game is back in the country, players are back to striving for excellence. One of the biggest parts of this game is the ranking system and similar to PUBG Mobile, the best players in India try to go the topmost rank, Conqueror, in each season.

While it is very hard to push to the Conqueror level, it is still achievable if you win multiple games in the row and survive till the very end. Kills are also an essential part of gaining points but the very essence of this game is survival. Players that want to rank push must learn how to survive in harsh situations to reach the next level.

If you are looking for some ideas to help you last longer on the battlefield, here are the top three tips that BGMI players can use while pushing rank.

Play strategically and communicate

This is a very important part of any battle royale game as players can not sustain in this environment without having a good strategy. This does not mean that they should have an intricate plan but just setting short terms goals is useful as well. Make sure to plan out how you are going to enter the final circles and communicate via voice mode while doing so.

Giving out calls on the microphone is very much more convenient than using the chat wheel or chatbox itself. Try to incorporate using voice chat as much as you can.

Set your goals and roles

As mentioned before, setting some goals is very necessary while playing BGMI. This game is about the survival of the fittest and hence, players which have a better approach at this game will excel. You need to have an idea of how you are going to play the game. If you choose to go for more kills, using an aggressive playstyle is very useful.

This does not mean that you should be aggressive in every situation. Gauge the conditions before taking any actions.

Role setting is quite important along with the goals. This means that each player should have a particular role which they are good at. This means that someone can pick a sniper rifle and become the sniper while others have a defined role like an entry fragger with a supporter. This will help you take instant decisions on the go and have a structured unit while playing the game.

Use utilities and vehicles correctly

Equipment is an underrated part of BGMI. Players tend to use it very less and rely on their guns but perfectly using a certain set of utilities can make or break the game. This means that you should have an adequate amount of nades, smokes as well as some flashes and molotovs.

Using vehicles is quite common in competitive but try to use the same approach in your ranked games as well. As the ranks rise, players tend to use such strategies on the go, and hence, you should be able to counter it with your own vehicles. You can use it to travel as well as to cover yourself in final moments where the final circle is in odd and open areas.

These tips can certainly help you to rise in the ranks quickly and gain some experience. Some setbacks are bound to come but be consistent and you will reach your aim in the process.

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Team Vitality announces its entry into Free Fire and BGMI

Team Vitality headquartered in Paris has announced its arrival into Free Fire Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). This will be their second esports division expansion after successfully entering Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) with its roster qualifying and competing in the CODM World Championship Finals in 2021. With this announcement, Team Vitality will have three active esports rosters in India along with top content creators.

To lead the Free Fire roster as Coach and IGL, Team Vitality cherry-picked 2021’s Esports Premiere League and Free Fire Tri-Series champion, Indranil “FABINDRO” Saha. BGMI veteran and fan favorite, Pratik “AURUM” Mehra will coach the BGMI line-up.

In order to excel as one team, the org, Coach, and every esports athlete needs to believe in the same ideals and values. I’m completely aligned with Team Vitality’s vision for India and am proud that they are placing their trust in me. I will do whatever is necessary to ensure our BGMI roster reaches the top position.

Pratik “AURUM” Mehra

2022 is off to a fantastic start for us. Following our industry-defining CSGO and League of Legends roster reveals and announcing our multi-year partnership with Tezos, we are excited to share our further expansion into the mobile esports arena with Free Fire and BGMI. Both titles are immensely popular and have an unprecedented fan following in India and I am looking forward to seeing teams under the Team Vitality umbrella dominate the region and beyond.

Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality

In our endeavor to become the best, we always onboard people who share a similar mindset and thought process as ours. Legends like FABINDRO and AURUM joining us is a big step in our plans to fortify our position in the country. We’ll be working closely during the next couple of days to finalize our overall approach on both new titles. Additionally, with our exemplary existing line-up of athletes, a fully equipped Training and Streaming Facility, and Team Vitality’s esports pedigree, we are confident to soon become the highest-ranked teams in India and internationally, in Free Fire, BGMI, and CODM.

Randall Fernandez, Managing Director, Team Vitality India

We will be soon looking out to the team for announcing the active rosters for each game that will be competing in the upcoming tournaments.

Apex Legends 1.87 Update Patch Notes: What’s New?

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Apex Legends has recently launched the new 1.87 update on all the platforms. EA always provides updates to patch any bug that comes with the previous update. The Apex Legends 1.87 update introduces a lot of bug fixes and stability improvements.

Keep reading this article to know everything about the Apex Legends 1.87 update.

Apex Legends 1.87 Update Patch Notes

The Apex Legends 1.87 update is now live and available to download on all platforms. However, if you are wondering what are the exact changes that come with this update, here they are:

  • The bug where Wraith ultimate disappearing when deployed close to Harvester wall is now fixed.
  • EA fixed the issue where some players are reporting that the final day Treasure Pack is not granting any of the items.
  • Fixed all the bugs related to Rampage charging VFX, UI inconsistencies.
  • Improved stability and performance.

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Valorant Community Battlepass: All You Need To Know

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The Valorant community Battle pass is set to release as a part of the forthcoming Episode 4 Act 2 and here is everything you need to know about the content which Riot holds in store for us.

Valorant has been a resounding success ever since its launch in June 2020 and that would be due to its wild first person tactical mechanics but the game’s cosmetic items are just a cherry on top of the cake with a new skin bundle been revealed every two weeks or so powered by a brand new battle pass every act and the night market which would give you your favorite weapon skins at a discounted rate.

Riot has been really passionate towards their first person shooter with the developers shipping updates more often than any other title, sometimes which may even shake up the meta or an agent is introduced to the ranks on the current roster of the same, making the players getting access to a wide palette of roles they wish to partake.

The upcoming Valorant community battlepass is of the same kind but with a different mix which allows the community to turn in their artwork where they may stand a chance to get featured in the Valorant Community battlepass, a track of items for the players across each and every region of Valorant’s.

Once the community would have turned in their fan designs, players would be able to vote for the best ones to be added to the Community Battle pass.

In addition to this, you should know that the community battle pass in Valorant is region-specific and would depend upon what region you belong to.

The price of the same has yet to be determined by the developers but so far we know the community battle pass would be shipped as a part of the Episode 4 Act 2 which drops on March 1.

We may consider a basic price of 1000 Valorant points to be set for the Community Battle pass but its advisable to stay tuned with us at TalkEsport for further updates on the same.