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ESL Pro League playoff matchups decided

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ESL Pro League playoff matchups decided

The group stage for the 14th Season of ESL Pro League concluded, with Ninjas in Pyjamas grabbing the last possible spot from Group D after their win versus Gambit. ESL also announced the matchups for the first round of playoffs, which would include the 2nd and 3rd placed teams from each group.

In the new format that ESL introduced for this season, the group winners automatically secure a quarterfinals spot. Therefore, Heroic, OG esports, Natus Vincere, and Gambit have already booked themselves in the round of 8 and wait as their adversaries battle it out in the round of 16.

Ninjas In Pyjamas were almost down and out after the loss versus FURIA but came back fighting as they defeated Gambit in the final game, a feat that no one thought they could pull off. Nicolai ‘dev1ce’ Reedtz brought his A-game to send his team through to the playoffs ahead of FURIA to set up a date with Mouseports, the winner goes on to play OG in the next round.

Playing with a stand-in after ‘k0nfig’s injury, Complexity Gaming too shocked viewers as they made playoffs ahead of G2, and will face Team Vitality in the round of 16. Substitutes forZe, who were brought in for Renegades will play ENCE and the winners go on to face NAVI in the quarters.

Team Liquid are the only team keeping the NA hopes alive and will look to make this run a deep one as they face a reinvigorated Fnatic, to meet Heroic. Heroic have had a flawless run in Pro League till now but their problems are mostly out of the server than in it, with TeSeS being accused of helping HUNDEN cheat. The woes for OG are similar as niko claimed to know about the bug too, but didn’t come forward to clarify anything.

This season of Pro League has been filled with upsets and redemption arcs and promises to be even spicier as we reach the business end of the event. Playoffs start from Tuesday, 7th September at 19:30 IST when NiP faces Mouseports.

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TeSeS and niko in hot water as HUNDEN releases new evidence in Coach bug scandal

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TeSeS and niko in hot water as HUNDEN releases new evidence in Coach bug scandal

The website at the helm of all the investigation and new evidence regarding HUNDEN and his coach bug abuse, TV2.dk, have released another report, this time implicating the involvement of the two Danish players, who were a part of the Heroic roster in 2020.

Nicolai “HUNDEN” Petersen, who has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, has added another twist to the whole coaching bug scandal which shook the CSGO scene in 2020. This time, the Danish coach released excerpts from server logs that show a conversation between HUNDEN and Nikolaj “niko” Kristensen, where niko claims to be aware of the bug and that HUNDEN was indeed using it.

Niko said “Everyone on our team knew it. Maybe not the first time.But after. Everyone knew that.” This completely contradicts the statement made by the coach when he was first held liable for his actions in 2020, where he claimed that only he knew about the bug and the players were unaware of his wrongdoing.

The next part of the evidence is where it gets more interesting. Evidence shows that Rene “TeSeS” Madsen INTENTIONALLY disconnected and connected multiple times to help HUNDEN get into a bugged position so that he could cheat.

This new evidence was investigated by a Professional CSGO referee, who also stated that HUNDEN was right about his claims. Furthermore, Michal “michau” Slowinski, who reviewed most of the demos when the community was first made aware of the bug, tweeted asking Tournament Organisers to save server logs along with the demos, which only cements these claims by HUNDEN.

As of now, everyone is waiting on the official stand of the ESIC regarding these new claims. While niko and TeSeS both look to be in hot water, TeSeS more than niko, because he deliberately helped HUNDEN cheat. The Heroic organization too is under a lot of scrutinies because of their unsportsmanlike behavior regarding this whole ordeal. Time will tell what punishment will be agreed upon, if any, for the players and the org.

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REZ Extends contract with NIP for another 4 years

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REZ Extends contract with NIP for another 4 years

Fredrik “REZ” Sterner, who has been with the Ninjas for more than 4 years now, has extended his contract with the Swedish org again. The extension would see him as a part of the organization until 2025, and at just 23 years old, the world is the canvas for the aim star.

Joining NiP when he was just 17 years old, REZ has shown immense improvement over the years and has only gone from strength to strength. He debuted when CSGO and CS 1.6 Legends Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg and Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund were still part of the team, and REZ credits them too for the turn his career has taken.

With this new deal, REZ will be part of NiP till 2025. Currently, he’s the oldest standing member of the roster, spending 4 years with them and counting while the second oldest member of the squad is Nicolas ‘Plopski’ Gonzalez Zamora, who has spent 2 years on the roster.

With the signing of the Tom Cruise of CSGO, Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz, NiP have found their own dynamic duo to take over the reins from “f0rest” and “GeT_RiGhT”, and that has reflected in their performances on the server. Both of them have been beacons of hope for them as the roster undergoes transition with the addition of a new fifth.

In the announcement of the contract extension, REZ said “Now I’m the one bringing wisdom, while I click heads better than ever before. Damn it feels good to be a Ninja.” when asked about how things are different now, compared to when he joined. The COO of NiP too shed light on this, “Fredrik is about to enter the prime time of his career, and I’m thrilled that he’s trusted us with another four years,” he said in a statement.

NiP will continue with the following roster for the time being, lest they miss out on any RMR points:

  • Fredrik “⁠REZ⁠” Sterner
  • Nicolas “⁠Plopski⁠” Gonzalez Zamora
  • Hampus “⁠hampus⁠” Poser
  • Linus “⁠LNZ⁠” Holtäng
  • Nicolai “⁠device⁠” Reedtz
  • Björn “⁠THREAT⁠” Pers (Coach)

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Juventus star helps O PLANO find new home

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Juventus star helps O PLANO find new home

The Brazilians that have been without an org since the start of the year have finally found someone to support them.

O PLANO, a Brazilian mix team of sorts was tried by legendary org MIBR for a month before they decided to not continue with them and signed the roster of BOOM esports, with Ricardo “boltz” Prass being the most famed individual after his stint with Luminosity and SK Gaming.

O PLANO was the name the players had given themselves after announcing in May 2021 that they were looking for an org. Currently, at #43 in the world, they have been competing in tier 2 tournaments since then with decent results.

They have been signed by 00Nation, an org that is brand new to CSGO and has merged with Nordavind, a household name in tier 2 CS. It also includes Arthur Melo, Juventus, and Brazil footballer as an investor and Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens as investors. This isn’t the first instance of footballers taking an interest in CSGO, with Real Madrid player Casemiro already owning his own CSGO team, Case esports and PSG record-breaker Neymar Jr. playing with his friends from FURIA and even knifing world #1 ZywOo in the process.

The Head of Esports for ZeroZero nation, Bruno Santos stated “We look forward to continue building on the foundation established by the players and to be a part their journey towards the top, and in doing so develop a winning sports culture that allows them to reach their full potential while simultaneously allowing them to express themselves as entertainers and to keep telling their story.”

This also opens more avenues for Vinicius “vsm” Moreira, who couldn’t participate in majors, before Valve’s new ruling in April 2021, which stated that players with VAC Bans that were older than 5 years would be eligible to play in Valve sponsored Majors.

O PLANO will be looking to make their mark as 00Nation as soon as possible. And with Nordic Masters Fall coming up, this could be their shot at playing in BLAST Premier Fall Showdown and compete with the big leagues for the first time in a while.

00Nation currently sports a 6 man roster of:

  • Vito “⁠kNgV-⁠” Giuseppe
  • Lucas “⁠LUCAS1⁠” Teles
  • Henrique “⁠HEN1⁠” Teles
  • Vinicius “⁠vsm⁠” Moreira
  • Leonardo “⁠leo_drk⁠” Oliveira
  • Alencar “⁠trk⁠” Rossato
  • Raphael “⁠cogu⁠” Camargo (coach)

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Alan Wake Remastered might be coming this October

Mohammed Sadiq
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Alan Wake Remastered might be coming this October

It seems Remedy’s 2010 horror-thriller, Alan Wake might be getting a remaster real soon as pre-order listings for PS4, PS5, and Xbox (Series & One) versions of the game were spotted on Rakuten Taiwan, an online retailer. 

The remaster was previously leaked when listings for Alan Wake Remastered and Final Fantasy VII Remake were found in the Epic Games Store backend, heavily hinting towards a PC version for both these titles.

Remedy acquired Alan Wake’s publishing rights from Microsoft in 2019, and it’s clear that the studio is preparing for the titular protagonist’s return as Control’s second expansion, AWE featured Alan Wake himself, clearly setting up a sequel that recently entered full production not too long ago.  

It would be interesting to see what changes Remedy brings to the table as the remaster could greatly benefit from modern technology, i.e – raytraced lighting, reflections, and shadows as Alan Wake’s atmosphere and lore depended on light and dark quite literally.

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SkRossi’s Stellar Performance In Valorant Conquerors Championship

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SkRossi’s Stellar Performance In Valorant Conquerors Championship

Unsurprisingly enough, Global Esports star Ganesh “SkRossi” Gangadhar has righteously earned the title of MVP in the recently concluded Valorant Conquerors Championship 2021.

Following a series of stellar performances in both the group stages and the playoffs from SkRossi, many had expected the 22-year-old to be named as the MVP of the tournament, and they weren’t disappointed. 

The former CSGO pro repeatedly led his team to victories in VCC 2021 while showcasing some incredible performances coming from his Jett. Across the tournament, SkRossi managed to score nearly 200 kills on his Jett and rarely left any room for mistakes.

Having faced a defeat at the hands of Velocity Gaming in the earlier stages of the playoffs, Global Esports had dropped to the lower bracket. However, they retaliated, and they retaliated hard as they went undefeated across three series and attained victory over Velocity Gaming at the Grand Finals in a BO5 with a scoreline of 3-2 in favor of Global Esports. 

Global Esports’ incredible victory at the VCC will enable them to battle it out against other teams across Asia in the APAC Last Chance Qualifiers for a slot at the prestigious Valorant Champions 2021.

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Battlefield 2042: All Known Specialists

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Battlefield 2042: All Known Specialists

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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Bren Esports to stay out of VCT Masters Berlin

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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Far Cry 6 PC System Requirements

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)

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VCC: Best Grand Final Aces

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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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