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Battlefield 2042: All Known Specialists

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Battlefield 2042 introduces a new specialist system based on four playable classes – Recon, Assault, Support, and Engineer, and each new specialist possesses a specialty and a unique trait. Unlike previous Battlefield games, you will have complete freedom when it comes to customizing your loadout as you can now modify your attachments on the go.

Battlefield 2042 will launch with 10 specialists while one new specialist will be added every season with every year having 4 seasons, bringing the total to 14 specialists in the game’s first year.

Only 5 specialists have been revealed so far:

Kimble “IRISH” Graves

Kimble “IRISH” Graves

A natural-born leader, Kimble “Irish” Graves, is the commander of the Specialists aboard the Exodus. A native of Brooklyn, New York, his natural leadership qualities and combat skills help keep the Non-Patriated safe from harm. Having seen the cost of war first hand as a former Marine, this skilled engineer is dedicated to protecting both his squad as well as those who cannot fight for themselves. Irish excels at fortifying positions on the battlefield, and creating small outposts with which others can use as a rallying point to make an attack.

  • Class: Engineer
  • Specialty: Fortification System which includes a deployable bulletproof shield and the APS-36 Shootdown Sentry bot which neutralizes thrown enemy projectiles.
  • Trait: Veteran: Provides extra armor and bonuses from downed enemies.

Webster Mackay

Webster Mackay

Outdoorsman. Nomad. Soldier. Mackay is an ass-kicker with a conscience. Following his father’s footsteps, Mackay joined the Canadian military in his teens. At the height of his military career, he was a member of Joint Task Force 2 as a part of a counter-terrorism unit. 

After retiring from the military, he followed his dreams of exploring and living off the grid. Now, this Assault soldier fights for the Non-Patriated to make right a regret from his military days.”

  • Class: Assault
  • Specialty: Grappling Hook: Players can climb on almost any surface using this gadget.
  • Trait: Nimble: Players move quickly while aiming down sights.

Maria Falck

Maria Falck

“A veteran Support, Maria Falck, has a strong will that cannot be shaken by danger, fear, or rank. A skilled medic, she served in the German army for six years, touring North Africa and the Middle East – in an effort to bring a positive impact upon the world.

Now, she searches for her missing son, David, after hearing that he may have become involved with a No-Pat group.

  • Class: Support
  • Specialty: S21 Syrette Pistol: Players can heal allies from a distance or damage enemies using the Syrette.
  • Trait: Combat Surgeon: Can revive players to full health.

Pyotr “Boris” Guskovsky

Pyotr "Boris" Guskovsky

Self-motivated and self-fulfilling, Boris seeks to acquire power and control in a chaotic world. While his leadership skills may be a bit aggressive to some, there is no denying his skills in the field. 

This Russian-born Engineer is a very experienced weapons expert on the Task Force, particularly when it comes to defensive tactics, although his true attachment to the team is suspect. Nevertheless, Boris is trusted to get the job done, albeit with maximum collateral damage.”

  • Class: Engineer
  • Specialty: SG36 Sentry System – Deployable turret that automatically engages enemies.
  • Trait: Sentry Operator – Players can easily spot enemies who are engaged with the sentry turret.

Wikus “Casper” Van Daele

Wikus "Casper" Van Daele

Recon soldier Wikus is a loner – and the unflappable, calm presence on the Task Force. A former intelligence-gathering operative in South Africa, Wikus is a master of camouflage and long-range engagement.

After stumbling onto a conspiracy involving a senior officer that put the lives of those of his unit and local civilians in danger, Wikus was falsely accused of murder and fled the country. He aligned himself with the No-Pats in hopes of being able to return home one day if there is still a home to return to.”

  • Class: Recon
  • Specialty: OV-P Recon Drone – Stuns enemies using EMP blasts and spots moving targets.
  • Trait: Movement Sensor – Specialists can spot moving enemies even while piloting the drone.

Battlefield 2042 releases on October 22, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One & Series S|X.

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Bren Esports to stay out of VCT Masters Berlin

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Philippines’ top esports team Bren Esports doesn’t seem to be blessed this time. Riot Games failed to secure visas for the Bren Esports players.

Riot officially announced through their Twitter handle, that Bren Esports is going to miss the VCT Stage 3 Masters in Berlin which will start from 10th September. Even though Riot contacted both the Philippines and German governments, they were failed to come up with a solution.

Alex Francois, Valorant Esports head of competitive operations said,

Ahead of Masters Berlin, Riot Games worked to secure the required travel permissions for every qualified team. Unfortunately, with tightening travel restrictions around the world due to changing COVID-19 developments, we were unable to secure the necessary travel visas for Bren Esports, the No. 1 seeded team from Southeast Asia.

Therefore the VCT Masters will begin with 15 teams only. Riot will modify the tournament format while two top teams of Group D will proceed to the elimination stage. In addition, Bren Esports will receive 175 VCT points and the prize money for qualifying.

Note: The VCT Masters Berlin will start on 10th September and end on 19th September.

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Far Cry 6 PC System Requirements

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After being revealed over a year ago, Far Cry 6 is almost here and is set to be released on 7 October 2021. Players assume the role of Dani Rojas who plans to liberate the nation of Yara, which is controlled by the ruthless dictator Antón Castillo.

PC Players can look forward to a wide variety of PC exclusive features such as: 

  • Uncapped framerate
  • In-depth customization options 
  • Hybrid input and extended control customization 
  • Multi-monitor and widescreen support 
  • In-game benchmark for performance analysis 
  • DirectX Raytracing (DXR) 
  • AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution Support

Ubisoft recently revealed both minimum and recommended PC system requirements for 1080p and 1440p at 30 and 60fps each.

MINIMUM PC SETTINGS

  • 1080p, 30 FPS, DirectX Raytracing Off
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 – 3.1 GHZ or Intel i5-4460 – 3.2 GHZ
  • GPU: AMD RX 460 – 4 GB or NVIDIA GTX 960 – 4 GB
  • RAM: 8 GB (Dual-channel mode)
  • Storage: 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended)

RECOMMENDED PC SETTINGS

1080p, 60 FPS, DirectX Raytracing Off

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X – 3.8 GHZ or Intel i7-7700 – 3.6 GHZ
  • GPU: AMD RX VEGA64 – 8 GB or NVIDIA GTX 1080 – 8 GB
  • RAM: 16 GB (Dual-channel mode)
  • Storage: 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended)

1440p, 60 FPS, DirectX Raytracing Off

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X – 3.8 GHZ or Intel i7-9700 – 3.6 GHZ
  • GPU: AMD RX 5700XT – 8 GB or NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER – 8 GB
  • RAM: 16 GB (Dual-channel mode)
  • Storage: 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional)

1440p, 60 FPS, DirectX Raytracing On

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X – 3.7 GHZ or Intel i5-10600 – 4.1 GHZ
  • GPU: AMD RX 6900XT – 16 BG or NVIDIA RTX 3070 – 8 GB
  • RAM: 16 GB (Dual-channel mode)
  • Storage: 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional)

4K, 30 FPS, DirectX Raytracing On

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X – 3.7 GHZ or Intel i7-10700k – 3.8 GHZ
  • GPU: AMD RX 6800 – 16 GB or NVIDIA RTX 3080 – 10 GB
  • RAM: 16 GB (Dual-channel mode)
  • Storage: 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional)

Far Cry 6 releases on October 7 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, PC, Stadia, and Amazon Luna.

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VCC: Best Grand Final Aces

The Grand Finals between Global Esports and Velocity Gaming in the Valorant Conquerors Championship went down to the wire. Both the teams were fighting to qualify for the APAC Last Chance Qualifier. However, Global Esports came out on top and emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-2 in a best of 5 series. 

We have covered some of the best aces taken by players throughout the series.

Mohit “mw1” Wakle

After taking an incredible ace on Haven where he displayed some quick Jett movements. He is seen getting all of the five kills in a post-plant situation from the A site. His crosshair placement is just perfect and his headshot percentage throughout the series was 30%.

Agenya “Marzil” Koushik

The second ace coming from the first map of the series Split, where we saw Marzil just going insane while entering the B site with his Showstopper. He then picked up a few kills on the rafter, finally finishing the last player with his grenade and winning the map for his team.

Ganesh “SkRossi” Gangadhar

This guy was an absolute beast in the entire series and with the operator in his hand, he took one of the most memorable aces in the entire tournament. While holding the A site on his own, he got all the five kills with the operator and completely shut down the entire A execute coming in from Velocity Gaming. 

These were some of the top aces which were covered in Esports 360 by Nodwin’s youtube channel.

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Top 5 Players in Valorant Conquerors Championship

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The Valorant Conquerors Championship has finally been concluded, and we have our South Asia Champions – Global Esports. The Grand Finals was a nail-bitter where both the teams fought till the end and gave everything. 

We have compiled a list of the top players who have dominated throughout the tournament.

Ganesh “SkRossi” Gangadhar

He was crowned as the MVP in the tournament and was one of the main reasons for Global Esports lifting up the trophy. He had played Jett and managed to get nearly 200 kills throughout the tournament.

Mohit “MW1” Wakle

He was signed just before the qualifiers of the tournament and delivered the results everyone expected. His main agents were Jett, Reyna and always got the first pick for his team, leading to easier entries on the bombsite.

Areeb “Storax” Rehman

Storax was one of the best players for his team and took his team to the playoffs of the tournament. He played a vital role in the match against Velocity Gaming as a duelist and got the initial picks his team wanted.

Bhavin “HellrangeR” Kotwani

The IGL stepped up for his team in the Grand Finals and led his team to victory. Along with his incredible calling in the game, HellrangeR also pitched in terms of fragging power, especially in the playoffs.

Agneya “Marzil” Koushik

One of the surprise packages which Velocity Gaming saved until the end. He showcased an extraordinary performance in the playoffs. His plays with Raze in Split against Global Esports led his team to a dream start in the Finals.

These were our top picks in the Valorant Conquerors Championship. All the matches were streamed on Nodwin’s youtube channel.  

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Dr Disrespect might return to Twitch: Says Attorney

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Dr Disrespect’s Twitch ban shook the community given how Doc was one of the biggest streamers on the platform. To this day, very few people are aware of the reason behind his permanent suspension but an attorney feels like Doc has a compelling case against Twitch that might see him return to the Amazon-owned streaming platform.

Gaming and Esports attorney, Roger Quiles claims to be aware of why Twitch banned Doc which made him believe that the two times champion might be allowed to stream on Twitch in case they win.

Doc decided to take legal action against Twitch once he found out why he was banned but that was not until a year from when he was banned. Quiles believes that Doc stands a good chance to win the lawsuit but it will hurt the pockets of all the involved parties.

“So if this does go through arbitration, there is a chance that we never know and we’ll continue to not know what has transpired,” said Quiles. “Fingers-crossed that it is something that can go to court, cause if it does, all the records are public information.”

In case Doc wins, Twitch will have to pay a significant sum for the damages while Doc may end up paying Twitch’s legal fees if he loses or both parties might come to a settlement.

PUBG PC Update 13.2 Patch Notes – New Truck System, P90 SMG, New weather, and much more

Playerunknown Battlegrounds has recently released the patch notes of the upcoming 13.2 update. The new patch notes have unveiled various new items and features such as P90 SMG as the new weapon, new trunk system, blue zone grenade, and much more. The game will get new weather with this new update along with some blue zone rebalancing and mini maps improvements.

The upcoming update will be released on September 12th, 2021 for the PC versions and on September 16th, 2021 for Consoles. A new Hyundai-based pickup truck has also been introduced as the Porter. Take a look at the complete patch note.

NEW WEAPON: P90

It also features dual optics that allow for fast switching between close-range and medium-range combat. Use the Holographic Sight for nearby foes and Flip on the Flipsight for added magnification when they make a run for it.
It comes paired with 250 rounds of 5.7mm ammo in the Care Package.

A single magazine holds up to 50 rounds which you (and your foes) can see deplete live as you’re firing due to the magazine’s translucent design. With the translucent magazine keeping you aware of the high Rate of Fire and the Laser helping you keep track of your targets, the P90 is a solid addition to your loadout.

  • Spawns on all maps
  • Equipped with all attachments right out of the crate
    • Silencer
    • Laser
    • 50 round magazine
    • Non-detachable small low profile sight with some magnification
  • Ammo type
    • 5.7mm
  • Damage: 35
  • Maximum Effective Range: Up to 300m
  • Rate of Fire: 1,000 RPM

TAEGO UPDATES

Introducing the new pickup truck, Porter, exclusive on Taego! The Porter is Hyundai Motor Company’s representative commercial truck, which was first introduced in 1977. Since then it has been carrying a lot of loads based on its solid basics and excellent durability. It is the only vehicle on PUBG available with the Trunk System, a new feature to be introduced below. Porter is a truck capable of carrying large loads and up to four passengers at the same time. Get your chicken dinner with the use of Porter which can easily run on any types of terrain with the support of the permanent four-wheel system!

  • Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
  • Maximum number of passengers: Four
  • Trunk System is available and the capacity is 400
  • Maximum Speed: 130 km/h
  • HP: 1,200 
  • Porter replaces the UAZ

NEW FEATURE: TRUNK SYSTEM

With the Trunk System, you can maximize the acquisition of items for victory on Taego. Use the compartment of the Porter to load various items and take them out when needed. If the vehicle gets blown up, all the items in the compartment will also be destroyed. If you desire to keep your items safe, make sure your vehicle is safe!

  • Any item that can be placed in your inventory and weapons, helmets, vests, backpacks can be loaded into the Trunk.
    • However, due to the weight of weapons, helmets, vests, and bags, it may not be possible to load large quantities.
  • Only available on Taego with Porter vehicles.
  • The Trunk system can be accessed with the interaction key when not onboard. When onboard, it can be accessed by opening the inventory. 
  • All items in the compartment will be lost if the vehicle is destroyed. 
  • The compartment of the vehicle does not belong to one person. Anyone can load and take out items. 
  • Item weight depending on their types are as follows.
    • When a weapon with attachments is placed in the trunk, attachment weight is added and loaded into the trunk with attachments attached.
ITEM TYPEWEIGHT
Vest: Level 390
Vest: Level 275
Vest: Level 160
Helmet: Level 360
Helmet: Level 250
Helmet: Level 140
Backpack: Level 362.5
Backpack: Level 250
Backpack: Level 125
Jammer Pack100
Main Weapons100
Secondary Weapons16 – 20
Flare Gun100

NEW WEAPON: BLUE ZONE GRENADE

Introducing the Blue Zone Grenade! This throwable item can be used effectively if you want to deal damage in a broader area for a certain period of time. Especially in situations where you want to lure enemies out of a building. The Blue Zone Grenade creates a round blue zone with a maximum radius of ten meters, lasting for five seconds. It maintains its full size for five seconds, then decreases and disappears over another 5 seconds.

  • The blue zone gets as big as ten meters in radius and lasts for five seconds.
  • It remains in its full size for five seconds and then shrinks and disappears for another five seconds.
  • It does not explode underwater.
    • But, when activated near water, it gives damage to players inside the water.
  • Damage: 10/second
  • If you are already in the Blue Zone and are in range of an additional Blue Zone Grenade, additional damage will be applied.
    • Blue Zone + Blue Zone Grenade = Both damages apply
    • Blue Zone Grenade + Blue Zone Grenade = Both damages apply

NEW WEATHER

To maximize the experience on Taego, we are adding the following weather options to Taego. They will be randomly applied. 

  • Sunset
  • Overcast

BLUE ZONE REBALANCING

Based on community feedback, we decided that the first phase of the Taego Blue Zone was a bit long. Therefore, we have reduced the duration of the first phase to provide a smoother Taego play experience. Enjoy more dramatic Taego through quicker farming!

COMEBACK BR IMPROVEMENTS

Since the introduction of Comeback BR, we have received a lot of feedback about how it could get boring. Therefore, we have made the following changes to encourage fast-paced Comeback BRs. 

  • Blue Zone Changes
    • Now the Bluezone will shrink even more
  • Timeline changes
    • The total time of the Comeback BR has been reduced
    • Players can return to the battlegrounds when the phase two Bluezone starts to shrink

MINI MAP IMPROVEMENTS

The Taego minimap has been updated to make it easier to identify by making the outline of the unplayable area a bit darker.

CUSTOM MATCH UPDATES

  • RULE TAB 
    • Added new weather
    • Added Comeback BR on/off option
    • Changed the blue zone value
    • Removed the Red Zone setting
  • SPAWN TAB ITEMS
    • Blue Zone Grenade
    • Porter
  • SANDBOX MODE ITEMS
    • Blue Zone Grenade
    • Porter

NEW MODE: CASUAL MODE

Casual Mode is a way for players to practice and have fun in a less intense environment than standard Battle Royale Matches.

You can play up to 3 matches per day in Solo, Duo, or Squads and will drop into Erangel with a maximum of 12 players per match, with bots filling the remaining space.

Whether you’re looking to warm up or just let of some steam in a more relaxed environment, Casual Mode is there to help! 

  • Only available on Erangel.
  • Maximum of three matches a day (Solo, Squad, and 1 Man Squad).
  • Only available in TPP mode. 
  • Maximum number of players in a match: 12, the rest will be filled with bots.
  • The following are supported:
    • Career: Stats/Match History/Medals/Survival/Weapons/Replays
    • Pass Mission
    • Event Mission
    • BattleStats
    • BP Rewards
    • XP Rewards
    • Spectating
  • Matchmaking Modes
    • PC Test Server
    • AS, NA
      • Solo / Squad / 1-Man Squad
    • All other regions matching on AS, NA
      • Solo / Squad / 1-Man Squad

ARCADE: TEAM DEATHMATCH

Taego is added to the Team Deathmatch arena.

  • Arena List
    • Miramar – Campomilitar        
    • Vikendi – Peshkova / Podvosto
    • Erangel – Stalber / Sosnovka 
    • Sanhok – Paradise resort / Getaway / Bootcamp / Painan / Ruins 
    • Taego – Palace / Field / Mountain / Shipyard / Market

SURVIVOR PASS: CRAZY NIGHT

Introducing the newest Survivor Pass CRAZY NIGHT!

We’ve made more changes to the Survivor Pass system in this update by extending the service period from the previous six weeks to eight. Read more for details. 

  • Service Period Changes
    • Extended the pass service period to eight weeks.
      • XP rebalancing to match the extended period.
      • Configuration and UI changes are applied to match the extended period.
  • New Pass Rewards
    • Contraband Coupon
    • Name Plate
    • Spray
  • SURVIVOR PASS: CRAZY NIGHT WEAPON & LEVEL PACK (3,270 G-Coin)
    • Survivor Pass: Crazy Night, SKS, 30 Levels
  • SURVIVOR PASS: CRAZY NIGHT WEAPON PACK (990 G-Coin)
    • Survivor Pass: Crazy Night, SKS

Pass Schedule

  • PDT: September 7, 7 PM – November 2, 7 PM
  • CEST: September 8, 4 AM – November 3, 3 AM
  • KST: September 8, 11 AM – November 3, 11 AM 

Make sure to claim all rewards before Survivor Pass: CRAZY NIGHT wraps up, as there is no additional grace period to claim rewards.

Krafton reveals in-game purchase prices for PUBG New State

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Krafton Inc. has officially announced the launch of a new PUBG title for the mobile devices under the name of “PUBG: New State”. The game is available to pre-register and is expected to be officially released in October 2021. In PUBG: NEW STATE, 100 players will fight with various weapons and strategies until only one party remains. The players could Utilize gear, vehicles, and consumables to survive the shrinking battleground to become the last survivor standing.

PUBG New State announces next Phase of Alpha Testing

After the game was available to Pre-register for limited players. Krafton announced the launch of the next phase of Alpha Testing. The Alpha testing of the game was available on both Android and IOS devices for the specified regions. PUBG New State Alpha Registrations started on 9th August 2021. It was the first time when the developers were testing the game to a much wider audience and experience the new game.

Countries such as India, China, and Vietnam could not get access due to its region-specified game versions.

PUBG New State available to Pre-Register for Indian players

Recently announced the commencement of the Pre-register for the Indian players for iOS and Android devices. The players can pre-register for the game on Android devices through the Google Play Store and on iOS devices through App Store. It was one of the most anticipated games by the Indian players.

Krafton reveals in-game purchase prices for PUBG New State

PUBG New State also has in-game purchases like any other game in the market. The players could spend real currency to buy in-game items such as skins, guns, costume sets, and much more. The new in-game purchase prices got revealed on the Apple App Store. They are as follows:

  • 60 NC – INR 89
  • 180 NC – INR 269
  • 600 NC – INR 899
  • 1500 NC – INR 1799
  • 2950 NC – INR 4499
  • 5900 NC – INR 8900

PUBG New State is expected to have some fancy new features including new rides, flying toys, and customizable guns. Being a futuristic-based mobile game, all players to excited for the new game. We will get back to you with some more information.

CSGO: Complexity release RUSH

William “⁠RUSH⁠” Wierzba on Twitter has announced free agency as the Boston Major champion now looks forward to pursue a career either in CSGO or Valorant.

RUSH was replaced by Patrick “es3tag” Hansen on the active CSGO squad at Complexity as a part of the roster overhaul which saw the Dallas-based organization mutually part ways with their head coach Jamie “keita” Hall and sign Luis “peacemaker” Tadeu.

Under RUSH, Complexity barely found their place at the top of the scene despite winning the BLAST Premier: Spring 2020 European Finals where they beat Vitality in the Grand Finals. It was the only time when Complexity were deemed to be in their prime form following a downward spiral, going forward. A plethora of mid-table finishes across the year 2020 and their exit from the IEM Cologne Group Stage at the hands of Virtus.pro forced the team to reconsider their options for the future.

RUSH further revealed that he would now take up offers in Valorant as well, an alternate choice most CSGO professionals are looking forward to.

Complexity recently qualified for the ESL Pro League Season 14 playoffs despite playing with Niels Christian ‘NaToSaphiX’ Sillassen, an interim till Kristian “⁠k0nfig⁠” Wienecke fully recovers from his wrist injury

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Valorant: bang benched at TSM FTX

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TSM FTX have moved Sean “bang” Bezerra to an inactive role within the organization after the team’s elimination from the Challengers playoffs of the VCT Stage 3 North America. This was reported by the player on his Twitter handle, where he desires to play/learn anything for his future endeavors.

The said roster move comes after TSM FTX missed out on yet another chance to represent North America at the Masters Berlin event, to be held from August 11 onwards. Prior to the start of the VCT: Stage 3 in North America, TSM FTX took the gamble of adding two new young players to their active squad, bang and Aleko “LeviathanAG” Gabuniya replacing the then benched duo of Taylor “drone” Johnson and Stephen “reltuC” Cutler.

In an attempt to qualify for the Masters in Berlin, TSM FTX were quite successful across the Open Qualifier and the Main Event of the Stage 3 Challengers 2, where they breezed past FaZe Clan in the Grand Finals of the latter. An unfortunate run at the Challengers playoffs halted their momentum to further advance onto the main event as they now look towards the Last Chance Qualifier, their only shot at redemption. 

In VALORANT’s recent blog update, TSM FTX can only qualify for the LCQ if a North American team wins the Masters event at Berlin given the fact that Sentinels have already qualified for the VCT Champions event. With the academy team set up, TSM FTX might try out players from the former to find the final piece to their puzzle.

TSM FTX Valorant are now:

  • James “hazed” Cobb
  • Matthew “WARDELL” Yu
  • Yassine “Subroza” Taoufik
  • Aleko “LeviathanAG” Gabuniya (Trial)
  • Sean “bang” Bezerra (Inactive)
  • Chet “Chet” Singh (Head coach)

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