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When is Neon Coming to Indian Valorant Servers?

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As the release date of the highly anticipated Valorant agent Neon draws near, Riot Games has finally revealed the details of the upcoming agent. From the initial looks at the new agent, it’s clear that she’ll specialize in outpacing her opponents and clearing tight corners with her swift slides. Those, in combination with her lethal ultimate, can easily prove to be a nightmare for her enemies.

However, the release time of Neon will be different across regions, which means that the release of Neon is scheduled for a different time than that of US or Europe. Here’s what you need to know about the Mumbai launch of Neon, the newest addition to the Valorant agent roster.

Neon Valorant India Servers Release Date & Time

As we had mentioned earlier, Neon is scheduled for her global release on January 11th. However, it seems that Indian Valorant players won’t be able to access the new agent till January 12th.

Fans can expect the Valorant servers to go down with the conclusion of Episode 3 Act 3 around 2:30 am IST on January 12th. The servers are likely to be back up and running in an hour alongside the Episode 4 Act 1 update, and Neon will be added to the title by then.

Alongside the new duelist, Valorant Episode 4 Act 1 is also set to bring with it a plethora of new content to the shooter. The new additions include a fresh Battle Pass, map changes, competitive updates and more.

Excali Joins Enigma Gaming’s Valorant Roster

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Enigma Gaming has added yet another phenom to their Valorant roster. Karan “Excali” Mhaswadar joins forces with former Velocity Gaming teammate Sabyasachi “Antidote” Bose at Enigma Gaming, who have signalled their intent for 2022 with this marquee arrival.

Excali was recently part of the stack that had migrated from Samurai Esports to Team XO and had strong showings. But, they failed to capture trophies, finishing the season and year as arguably the fourth-best team in the Indian region, with Velocity Gaming, Global Esports and Enigma Gaming all having a better record to show for their efforts.

Rumours of Excali leaving XO and the stack were afloat during the off-season and it has finally come to fruition, with Enigma announcing his addition to their already impressive roster for 2022 after also welcoming Lukas “yb” Groning to their fold to coach and mentor the players. Enigma will now boast a six-man squad in Valorant as it stands.

Enigma Gaming Valorant Roster:

  • Akram “rawfiul” Virani
  • Shakir “hikka” Razak
  • Sabyasachi “antidote” Bose
  • Tejas “Rexy” Kotian
  • Rishi “RvK” Vijayakumar
  • Karan “Excali” Mhaswadkar
  • Lukas “yb” Groning (coach)

Guild Esports announces New Valorant Lineup for VCT 2022

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British organisation Guild esports, headed by Football legend David Beckham, has ramped up their Valorant roster for the upcoming season. They have added 3 new players to their squad, going from an All-Swedish lineup to an international one for VCT 2022. 

For Valorant Champions Tour 2022, Jose Luis “koldamenta” Aranguren Herrero, Russel “Russ” Mendes, and Nikita “trexx” Cherednichenko will be sporting the Guild esports jersey and join the 2 remaining Swedes Saif “Sayf” Jibraee, Leo ‘Leo’ Jannesson and André “BARBARR” Möller as coach. BARBARR has previously played and coached CSGO teams in the past before moving to Valorant.

Guild have been out of action since October 2021, where they lost to Team Liquid in the EMEA Last Chance Qualifier and could not qualify for Valorant Champions. After their exit from EMEA LCQ, the team decided to bench William ‘draken’ Fant Sundin, Yacine ‘Yacine’ Laghmari and Malkolm ‘bonkar’ Rench. The trio was released from their contracts in November 2021 as Guild decided to rebuild the roster.

They had been making waves in the EMEA region for all of 2021 but failed to make an appearance at any International LAN events. They reached Masters One, the Stage Two Challenger Finals, and the Stage Three Challengers Playoffs but could not win any of them. Their best finish was second place in the Stage 2 Challengers 1 and a runner up finish at EMEA LCQ 2021.

The rebuild comes following in the footsteps of many other organisations such as G2 esports, Team Liquid and of course Valorant Champions 2021 winners Team Acend – all of whom sport International Rosters. 

The new Guild esports roster will likely be seen playing at EMEA Challengers 2021 Open Qualifiers which start on January 10, but it remains to be seen whether they will be invited to the event directly based on their 2021 points or will need to qualify. 

Guild Esports’ Valorant roster is now:

  • Jose Luis “koldamenta” Aranguren Herrero
  • Russel “Russ” Mendes 
  • Nikita “trexx” Cherednichenko
  • Saif “Sayf” Jibraee 
  • Leo ‘Leo’ Jannesson
  • André “BARBARR” Möller (coach)

Pokimane reacts to her Twitch Ban

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Pokimane has been banned for 48 hours following a DMCA takedown that came after she held a watch party with thousands of her viewers where they watched Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Its safe to say Pokimane expected something like this might unfold which is why she took measures. It’s safe to say they failed. “When the world needed him most, he vanished (and deleted all his vods and clips from the past 2 weeks)” said DisguisedToast.

“You absolutely could make the argument that Pokimane was a fool for trying to do this. Just like all the other folks streaming content with obvious DMCA risks. But Twitch sitting there and just watching while all this happens is also pretty frustrating. Do something about this. For those that don’t know, she was streaming Avatar, a very popular animated series (movie? I dunno). Point is, which Twitch is sitting there raking in money off this, and they KNOW their creators are sticking their necks out, it seems very much like something should be done. And apparently, the main takeaway for me from all this is I need to watch Avatar as I have not.” said CohhCarnage.

Being careless, she has managed to land a 48-hour ban on herself, as streaming a show of that stature will land a DMCA takedown, which goes without saying. Pokimane was aware of the possibility of a ban which she tried to evade by mirroring the show but not to anyone’s surprise, it miserably failed.

48 hours may seem long and will cost Pokimane some money, having to miss out on the opportunity to stream for two days, but she will definitely come out wiser when the ban is over.

Pokimane banned on Twitch following Avatar Stream

The most popular female streamer on Twitch, Pokimane has been handed a DMCA strike for watching Avatar: The Last Airbender on her live stream.

Certain content cannot be shared during a live stream for the nature of the copyright laws surrounding them, given other platforms/production houses do not approve of any unauthorized broadcast of their material. Such content is protected under DMCA that prevents any unauthorized use and is punishable if violated.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most popular anime series’ of all time and for it to be covered under such regulations is nothing of a surprise. It is okay to stream snippets from most shows given there are already numerous clips out there but to stream, the entire thing takes another level of authorization which a veteran like Pokimane should have known.

Being careless, she has managed to land a 48-hour ban on herself, as streaming a show of that stature will land a DMCA takedown, which goes without saying. Pokimane was aware of the possibility of a ban which she tried to evade by mirroring the show but not to anyone’s surprise, it miserably failed.

48 hours may seem long and will cost Pokimane some money, having to miss out on the opportunity to stream for two days, but she will definitely come out wiser when the ban is over.

Valorant Map Changes from Patch 4.0

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The official patch notes of Valorant Episode 4 Act 1 have been revealed by Riot Games, and the upcoming patch is set to introduce a plethora of new content to the tactical shooter.

Alongside the highly anticipated new agent Neon, Valorant Episode 4 will also bring alongside it a new Battle Pass, competitive changes, map updates and more. If you’re looking to know more about what the next update will bring to the title, we have you covered. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the Valorant Episode 4 Act 1 update. 

Valorant Patch Notes 4.0: All Map Changes

BIND

  • The double stack of cover at short A has been changed to remove a very powerful
  • one-way smoke location that made the area a little too difficult for Attackers to approach.
  • Sentinels will still be able to clog the space, but the new layout should open a few options for attackers pushing in.
  • There’s also a small, new bench for a mix up when taking that first peek.

Also Read | Valorant Protocol 781 A Skin Bundle

Via: Riot Games

BREEZE

  • Increased the width of the A Main choke and removed 50/50s (where you must choose one of two locations an opponent may be located)
  • Added a stack of two crates in cave
  • Adjusted cover on the back of A Site and extended the pool to the far wall
  • Adjusted curved wall in mid
  • Added cover to the pillar on B Site, blocked off the back site with a new wall, and added a stack of crates to B Wall
  • Door on B can no longer be reactivated until it is finished opening or closing

You Can Read About Other Changes and Full 4.0 Valorant Patch Notes By Clicking Here.

BGIS 2021 Semi-Finals Day 1: Overall Standings, and Results, and more

The first day of Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021 Semifinals round ended with Skylightz Gaming finishing at the top of the overall leaderboard. The team scored a total of 58 points. OR Esports finished at the second spot with 58 points followed by R Esports with 53 points.

Although the top two teams took the same points, Skylightz Gaming took the number one spot for taking the last chicken dinner. Out of the 6 matches played Tactical Esports took two chicken dinners in the first two games whereas Skylightz Gaming, OR Esports, TSM, and Team CHicken Rushers took a single chicken dinner.

BGIS 2021 Semifinals Day 1 overall standings

  1. Skylightz Gaming – 58 points
  2. OR Esports – 58 points
  3. R Esports – 53 points
  4. TSM – 50 points
  5. Godlike Esports – 48 points
  6. Tactical Esports – 47 points
  7. The Supari Gang – 42 points
  8. 7Sea Esports – 40 points
  9. Team XO – 38 points
  10. Revenant Esports – 29 points
  11. Reckoning Esports – 28 points
  12. Team Chicken Rushers – 27 points
  13. Team X Lions – 27 points
  14. Only Glitch – 25 points
  15. Orgless Five – 25 points
  16. Celcius Esports – 24 points
  17. UDog India – 20 points
  18. Enigma Gaming – 18 points
  19. Old Hood ESP – 15 points
  20. Soul – 13 points
  21. 247 Gaming – 9 points
  22. Hyderabad Hydras – 7 points
  23. Team X Spark – 4 points
  24. Coxripmizo – 3 points

24 teams qualified from the Quarter Finals are divided into 3 groups who will compete against each other in a round-robin format. A set of 6 Round Robins will be played by each group. The top 16 squads with the highest cumulative points will move towards the Grand Finals.

With 3 more days left in the semifinal round, all teams will be looking to finish in the top 16 spots and compete in the iQOO BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES 2021 Grand Finals.

Valorant Protocol 781 A Skin Bundle: Price, Release Date and Photos Inside

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Valorant, Riot’s FPS, has been a resounding success since its release in 2020, thanks to its unique blend of tactical shooting mechanics and ability-based gameplay along with a wide selection of incredible-looking cosmetics that indeed have enticed the player-base to grind the game out.


Through an exclusive press release, TalkEsport have determined the next upcoming skin bundle which will be Protocol 781-A and would replace the current “Run it Back” bundle. Themed upon a dystopian alternate timeline, the Protocol 781-A is a new sci-fi bundle that is not as clean and futuristic like Ion, not otherworldly like Singularity, and not fun and colourful like Glitchpop.

Preeti Khanolkar, Senior Producer for Premium Content (Skins/ Cosmetics/ Weapons)  at Riot added,

“Protocol 781-A was in the concept design process before launch, so we originally didn’t have a Phantom or Spectre in the set. Instead, there was actually a Stinger and a Bucky! When the skin got delayed, we decided on the swap because by then we’d decided to add VO and make this a Ultimate Edition (UE) tier. Since our last UE (Elderflame) had a Vandal, we wanted this set to include a Phantom. Another artifact of this being an older skin concept was that the melee was the standard tactical set (though with custom “transformation” animations). We didn’t think this was exciting enough, so we adjusted the design so it felt more close-combat and badass. The mech being added to the Finisher was also a late add and something we felt fit the vibe of the skin very well. We’ve made a lot of cool Finishers lately (Spectrum, Champions, Ruination, etc.), but this is probably the one that got the team most hyped during development. Finally, the skin name was almost an accident,”

The Protocol 781-A Bundle will have the following weapons alongside a Personal Administrative Melee Unit. 

  • Phantom
  • Spectre
  • Bulldog
  • Sheriff
  • Melee Knife

Valorant Protocol 781-A skins: Price

Valorant Protocol 781-A Bundle Cost: 9,900 VP – $119 / £ 88 (includes all gun skins, one card, one gun buddy, and one spray)

Weapons: Phantom, Sheriff, Spectre, Melee, Bulldog.

Valorant Protocol 781 A Variants:

  • White/Pink Variant with female voice-over
  • Red/Blue Variant with male voice-over
  • Green Variant with female voice-over

Valorant Protocol 781 Skin Bundle Release Date: 11/02/2022.

Valorant Episode 4 Act 1 Battlepass: All You Need To Know

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Valorant Episode 4 Act 1 is here with a brand new battle pass including a plethora of weapon cosmetics, player cards and gun buddies. 

Battlepass in Valorant is a set of cosmetic items that players can obtain by progressing through the same. Comprising 50 Tiers across 10 acts, the player can earn a certain number of free rewards (marked with the green gradient) and premium prizes (marked with the red gradient).

VALORANT Episode 4 Act 1 BATTLEPASS 

The paid track can be redeemed by getting the premium version of the Episode 4 Act 1 Battlepass which would cost you 1000 Valorant points in-game, near to around USD 10$ and 700 INR for players across India.  Each player is given access to a free version of the Battlepass and can earn rewards labelled as “free”. Other prizes are available when you purchase a special Premium version of the Battle Pass.

Usually, it might take endless hours to grind out the Battle Pass, but the only way out to get it done is the daily challenges. The latter provides you with experience points that enable you to progress faster while playing the game and unlock the Battlepass content as quickly as possible.

You may also choose to purchase the levels if you wish to claim the paid track and not grind the entire thing out. Each level is made available at 200 Valorant Points to purchase.

CONTENT INCLUDED IN THE ACT 2 EPISODE 3 BATTLEPASS

Three new skin bundles have been introduced in this forthcoming Episode 3 Act 2 Battlepass and are listed according to the developer sheet below:

  • Hydrodrip

    1. Bucky



    2. Frenzy



    3. Guardian



    4. Judge


  • Schema

    1. Odin



    2. Sheriff



    3. Stinger


    4. Vandal


  • Velocity

    1. Bulldog





    2. Spectre




    3. Phantom




    4. Shorty






    5. Karambit

The Hydrodrip and Schema bundles will feature four new weapon skins while the Velocity bundle will have five weapon cosmetics up for grabs including a melee weapon available once you reach level 50.

Valorant Battlepass details:

Valorant Battlepass Price: 1,000 VP

Free Highlights :

⦁ Velocity Shorty w/ Variants

⦁ Operation: Fracture Player Card

⦁ Valentine’s Tactics Player Card

⦁ Chicken Out Gun Buddy

⦁ Lost Connection Spray



Paid Highlights :

⦁ Velocity Karambit w/ Variants

⦁ Schema Vandal 

⦁ Velocity Phantom w/ Variants

⦁ Hydrodip Frenzy

⦁ Unstoppable // Sage Player Card

⦁ Be Mine Valentine’s Day Player Card series

⦁ Big Brain Gun Buddy

⦁ Nice One Spray

Given, weapon skins from the Velocity bundle will have different variants once unlocked and can be secured at the cost of Radiante points by either upgrading your battlepass or getting them from the market.

Valorant Neon: Abilities and More

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Riot Games has finally unveiled their brand new Valorant agent Neon, and fans are more excited than ever to know more about what the new Valorant agent will bring to the table. If you’re looking to learn the agent’s kit, release date, and more, we have you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about Valorant agent 19, Neon. 

From the initial looks at Neon in the official gameplay trailer released by Riot, it’s clear that players holding tight angles will no longer feel safe doing so once she is introduced to the live servers. Equipped with an agile skill set that enables her to isolate enemies or take over sites swiftly, she’s certain to wreak havoc both in the Attacking and Defending sides of the battlefield.

With the word, “Agile” being used, the agent from the Philippines is known to surge forward at shocking speeds, discharging bursts of bioelectric radiance as fast as her body generates it enabling her to race ahead to catch enemies off guard which would further strike them down quicker than lightning.

Let us take a look at her ability pool and how lethal could she prove to be once added in the ranks of other agents in Valorant. 

Valorant Neon Abilities:

  • HIGH GEAR (E): INSTANTLY channel Neon’s power for increased speed. When charged, ALT FIRE to trigger an electric slide. Slide charge resets every two kills.
  • RELAY BOLT (Q): INSTANTLY throw an energy bolt that bounces once. Upon hitting each surface, the bolt electrifies the ground below with a concussive blast.
  • FAST LANE (C): FIRE two energy lines forward on the ground that extend a short distance or until they hit a surface. The lines rise into walls of static electricity that block vision and damage enemies passing through them. 
  • OVERDRIVE (X): Unleash Neon’s full power and speed for a short duration. FIRE to channel the power into a deadly lightning beam with high movement accuracy. The duration resets on each kill.

Neon was first teased during the opening ceremony for the VCT Champions Finals. The small clip showed us a silhouette made of strings of numbers and letters, while a woman’s voice, which is presumed to be that of Neon, echoes in the background.

All we could decrypt is that Neon is from the Philippines as a previous blog post from Valorant encased a note for the community, greeted in the Filipino language, “Mga kaibigan ko” which is “My Friends” in English and concludes saying “Maraming Salamat!” which means “Thanks a lot!”

Valorant Neon Release Date:

Neon is set to arrive into the game as a part of the Episode 4 Act 1 update that’s scheduled to release on January 10, 2022.