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New Valorant Agent Teased in Masters Bangkok: What We Know So Far

Sonu Banerjee
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New Valorant Agent Teased in Masters Bangkok: What We Know So Far

Only a few weeks have passed since the release of Tejo, the newest Initiator to be added to the Valorant roster, and it seems that Riot Games is already winding up for the release of the next Valorant Agent.

For the uninitiated, the upcoming Valorant Agent 28 has already been teased by the devs, with their full reveal scheduled for the near future.

The initial leaks for the new Valorant Agent surfaced in the ‘Dawn of the Duelist’ cinematic for Masters Bangkok 2025. In the footage, Tejo is seen messaging who is presumably Agent 28, saying, “This crew has potential, but they’re not you. Stand by.”

Valorant Agent 28 To Be Revealed in Masters Bangkok

On February 18, Riot Games’ official X (formerly Twitter) account confirmed that they will unveil Agent 28 during Masters Bangkok.

Fans will be able to see the new Valorant Agent in action during the Masters Bangkok Showmatch, which is set to take place on March 2, 2025, just before the Grand Final of the prestigious event.

Valorant Agent 28 Details

At the time of writing, not much is known about the next Valorant Agent. However, the community speculates that Agent 28 might be a Duelist due to their connection to the ‘Dawn of the Duelist’ cinematic.

Additionally, the last three Agents introduced in Valorant were an Initiator, a Sentinel, and a Controller, making a Duelist the most likely candidate for the next release.

With that being said, nothing has been confirmed by Riot as of yet, so take this with a grain of salt.

Sony Fights Back Against Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Sony Fights Back Against Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Former Bungie developer Christopher Barrett filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Sony last year and now the conglomerate has hit back in the court with claims of their own.

According to Sony’s filed filings, Barrett “attempted to create an unprofessional level of intimacy with his victims” and exchanged texts with female Bungie workers that “reveal his pattern of misconduct.”

Barrett holds firm on his claims that Sony fired him to avoid paying incentives of around $84 million that were “charged up” when Sony paid $3.7 billion to acquire Bungie. According to him, Sony’s claims have been drawn from instances from conversation that infer different meanings than what he originally intended to.

As things stand, Sony and Barrett are at a stalemate in court as we have no idea where is the lawsuit flowing. As we come across future hearings, we can get more insight as to how the lawsuit will shape and this might be a historic win if Barrett comes out ahead.

Update:

We received the following statement from the counsel of Christopher Barrett:

Sony continues to disingenuously cherry pick text messages and alleged conversations and make unsupported and conclusory statements to defame Christopher and justify terminating him to avoid paying him what he was owed under his employment agreements. It is telling that Sony does not include the full text messages as exhibits, or the full content of these conversations, and nothing in Sony’s response provides a legitimate legal or factual basis to terminate Christopher for cause. Christopher is confident that when all the evidence is presented, it will be clear that Sony engaged in a scheme to strip him of his role and the equity awards he earned for his 25 years of loyal service to the company.

Christopher Barrett’s counsel

All Ultimate Voice Lines in Marvel Rivals: Ally & Enemy Callouts List

Sonu Banerjee
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All Ultimate Voice Lines in Marvel Rivals: Ally & Enemy Callouts List

When you’re playing a competitive hero shooter like Marvel Rivals, it’s crucial to know the ultimate voice lines of all the characters in the game.

Getting yourself familiar with hero voice lines will not only help you react faster to enemy ultimates, but it will also enable you to coordinate your utility with that of your teammates, giving yourself the upper hand in large-scale fights.

Whether you’re a newbie looking to learn the Marvel Rivals ultimate voice lines or just having a hard time differentiating between ally or enemy voice lines, we have you covered.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the ultimate voice lines in Marvel Rivals, including separate callouts for allies and enemies.

Marvel Rivals Ultimate Voice Lines List: All Ally & Enemy Callouts

Below, we have listed all the ultimate voice lines in Marvel Rivals, categorized by Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists.

HeroEnemy’s ultimate voice lineEnemy ultimate voice line
Black Panther“Bast, grace us with victory!”“Tremble before Bast!”
Black Widow“Mind the exploding plasma.”“Plasma… Burst!”
Hawkeye“Here’s how you shoot!”“Woo! I never miss!”
Hela“A feast for my crows!”Black Panther
Iron Fist“The Dragon unleashed!”“Qì guàn cháng hóng!”
Iron Man“Pulse charge, fire!”“Maximum Pulse!”
Magik“Limbo stands with you!”“Behold: Darkchild!”
“You let Darkchild out to play.”
Mister Fantastic“haha! Problem solved!”“Fantastic!”
Moon Knight“Leave them to Khonshu.”“The moon haunts you!”
NamorInstead of a voice line, there is a horn noiseInstead of a voice line there is a horn noise
Psylocke“Watch me soar!”“Chō no mai o kurāe!”
Scarlet Witch“The perfect hex!”“Pure chaos!”
Spider-Man“You get a web, and you get a web!”“You get a web, and you get a web.”
Squirrel Girl“My friends are here!”“Squirrel stampede!”
Star-Lord“Alright!”“Legendary!”
Storm“Hurricane Incoming!“Feel the wrath of the Goddess!”
The Punisher“I’m doing this my way!”“Judge! Jury! Executioner!”
Winter Soldier“Stand down!”“Armed and dangerous!”
Wolverine“Berserker Rage!”Grunting noise
Captain America“Together! To victory!”“Assemble!”
Doctor Strange“I unleash the Vishantis’ power.”“By the Eye of Agamotto!”
Groot“We are Groot!”“I am Groot!”
Hulk“My turn now!”“Hulk smash!”
Magneto“For Mutantkind!”“Fear Magneto!”
Peni Parker“Spider mode!”“It’s Spider time!”
Thor“I am Asgard’s might!”“Behold, the God of Thunder!”
Venom“We hunger!”“We are Venom!”
Adam Warlock“Rise, my friends!”“Born again!”
Cloak & Dagger“It’s co-op time!”“Us against the world!”
Invisible Woman“Shields up!”“Disappear!”
Jeff the Land Shark“Yummy, yummy!”“Om, nom, nom!”
Loki“Bring on the chaos!”“Your powers are mine!”
Luna Snow“It’s the grand finale!”“I am ready to put on a show!”
Mantis“Friends, gather around!”“We are undefeatable!”
Rocket Raccoon“Hey team, enjoy the amplifier!”“Hey, team, enjoy the amplifier!”

Co-founder Shares Update of Riot MMO

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Co-founder Shares Update of Riot MMO

It has been five years since Riot revealed their intentions to enter the MMO space but little to no information on the project was revealed at the time. Fast-forward five years, the co-founder of the project has shared an update that might break the hearts of fans eagerly waiting for the same.

Marc Merrill, a co-founder of the project, has now spoken out about the project which did not leave a good impression on the fans. While other projects like Valorant have taken off, their MMO has been lagging.

“We’ve been investing so much for so long,” said Merrill, “Sort of growing this world and adding dimensions. People want to run around the world of Runeterra. And so we want to help them do that, in ways that are worth it and meaningful to them,” he added.

While it is clear that the Riot has not given up on the project it is clear that we are years away from an MMO. Merrill’s claims that the groundwork has been laid, but shaping it into a game will take years of work.

Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Release Date & Time

Sonu Banerjee
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Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Release Date & Time

The first mid-season update for Marvel Rivals is just around the corner, and fans of the hero shooter are excited to know more about the release date and time of season 1.5.

Anticipation is growing within the community as the mid-season update is expected to deliver a bunch of new stuff to the NetEase title. The Marvel Rivals season 1.5 update is set to bring a plethora of new content including a brand-new map, two new playable heroes—Human Torch, and The Thing— and more.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the exact release date and time for the Marvel Rivals season 1.5 update.

Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Release Date & Time

The Marvel Rivals season 1.5 update is scheduled to hit the live servers on February 21, 2025.

Here are the specific release times of the mid-season update based on your time zone:

  • 12 am PST
  • 3 am EST
  • 8 am GMT
  • 9 am CET 
  • 1:30 pm IST
  • 5 pm JST

The update is set to roll out globally on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and the Xbox Series X at the same time.

Valve Revises CS2 Payment Scheme for Skin Creators

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Valve Revises CS2 Payment Scheme for Skin Creators

Popular Counter-Strike 2 insider and commentator Maksim “Gabe Follower” Poletaev released new Counter-Strike 2 code snippets yesterday that indicate Valve is revising their in-game compensation methodology for skin creators.

The leaks suggest that Valve is shifting from paying a percentage of each item sales, as with Counter-Strike cases, to paying artists a set sum each day if their things are included in the CS2 Armoury.

Despite the leak revealing the payment structure, it remains unclear how much will these creators make compared to the older compensation scheme. While a one-time payment would grant creators a lot of money at once, it is hard to tell if it is more than what percentage of each item sales had to offer.

Once this change goes live, Creators will likely speak out showcasing their feelings towards the new payment structure but it remains hard to assume from the outside what Valve looks to achieve with the overhaul.

Marvel Rivals Celestial Codex Location: Where To Find

Sonu Banerjee
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Marvel Rivals Celestial Codex Location: Where To Find

When trying to complete the Chronoverse Saga in Marvel Rivals, you may have come across the ‘Veni Vidi V…?’ achievement. This achievement requires players to find the Celestial Codex in Marvel Rivals, which can certainly seem like a daunting task for a new player.

The task does state that the Celestial Codex appears in the Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface map, which can help narrow down your search. However, it does not reveal the exact location of the strange mass to the players, so you still need to do a bit of searching to finish the achievement.

If you’re struggling to find the Celestial Codex location in Marvel Rivals, don’t worry, we have you covered. In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the steps you need to follow in order to find the Celestial Codex and get the ‘Veni Vidi V…?’ achievement in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals Celestial Codex Location Guide

Marvel Rivals Celestial Codex Location

As mentioned earlier, you’ll need to queue into the Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface map to find the Celestial Codex.

If you’re fortunate enough to find yourself on the attacking side, you can find the massive mass floating at your spawn point.

If you’re on the defending side, you will need to wait till the attackers get control of the point to be able to safely make your way through to the attackers’ spawn and get the Celestial Codex without getting into an uphill battle.

Once you find the Celestial Codex, all you need to do is spray the base of the mass to finish the task.

However, be sure to finish the game without leaving early—otherwise, the achievement will not count as complete.

How to Get Rainy Day Tracer Skin in Overwatch 2?

Aritra Patra
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How to Get Rainy Day Tracer Skin in Overwatch 2?

Overwatch 2’s Season 15 has brought a wave of fresh content, including the return of loot boxes, gameplay tweaks, and a chance to snag free cosmetics. Among these are the cozy Rainy Day skins for Mercy and Mei, obtainable through event challenges and Twitch Drops. But the Rainy Day collection isn’t complete without Tracer’s Legendary skin, and this one has a unique unlock method.

Tracer’s Rainy Day skin is the reward for the Support a Streamer event. To add this Legendary cosmetic to your collection, you’ll need to gift two Tier 1 Twitch subscriptions to any eligible streamer broadcasting in the Overwatch 2 category.

How to Get Rainy Day Tracer Skin in Overwatch 2?

How to Get Rainy Day Tracer Skin in Overwatch 2

Here’s a breakdown of how to get it:

  • Log in to your Twitch account.
  • Browse the Overwatch 2 category on Twitch and choose a participating streamer.
  • Click “Gift a Sub” on their stream page.
  • Select a Tier 1 subscription.
  • Set the quantity to 2 (or more if you’re feeling generous).
  • Enter your payment information.
  • Review and confirm your purchase.

After gifting the two subscriptions, the Rainy Day Tracer skin should be yours. However, before you can claim it, ensure your Twitch and Battle.net accounts are linked. If they aren’t, follow these steps:

  • Log in to your Battle.net account.
  • Go to “Connections” on the left-hand menu.
  • Find Twitch and click “+Connect.”
  • Follow the prompts to link your accounts.

The Support a Streamer event runs from February 18th to March 9th, giving you a limited window to grab this exclusive Tracer skin.

How to Get Loot Boxes Fast in Overwatch 2?

Aritra Patra
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How to Get Loot Boxes Fast in Overwatch 2?

Loot boxes have made a surprising comeback in Overwatch 2, returning in Season 15 after their initial removal when the game shifted to a Battle Pass model. However, these aren’t the loot boxes of old. You can’t buy them with real money this time around. Instead, they’re earned through gameplay, offering players a free way to acquire cosmetic items.  

If you’ve purchased the Premium Battle Pass, you’ll earn two Legendary Loot Boxes. Participating in Weekly Event Challenges can earn you ten Standard Loot Boxes by playing a certain number of matches.

How to Get Loot Boxes Fast in Overwatch 2?

OverWatch 2 loot boxes

A limited-time Discord Quest is also available, rewarding players with five Loot Boxes for just 15 minutes of playtime. This quest, ending February 25th, is a quick and easy way to boost your loot box count.

To claim it, follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Join the official Overwatch Discord server, navigate to the Discover tab (the compass icon)
  • Find the “PERKED UP QUEST“.
  • Accept it.
  • Play Overwatch 2 for 15 minutes with Discord open.
  • Return to the Discover tab to claim the reward.
  • Then redeem the code on Battle.net.

ESL FACEIT Group Cutting Jobs to “Achieve Profitability”

Aritra Patra
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ESL FACEIT Group Cutting Jobs to “Achieve Profitability”

ESL FACEIT Group is reportedly implementing further workforce reductions, with sources indicating that employees at their Burbank, California office are the primary focus. The company has scheduled a town hall meeting to address staff, following separate notifications to those affected by the layoffs.

According to TEA, While the precise number of impacted employees remains undisclosed, estimates suggest that the Burbank office, home to 20 to 30 individuals, will bear the brunt of the cuts. It’s unclear whether any Burbank-based employees will remain with the company, and if so, whether they will relocate to Esports Engine’s main operations in Ohio or stay in California.

The Burbank office has been a significant part of the company’s structure. Its staff became part of Esports Engine after ESL FACEIT Group’s parent company, Vindex, acquired Esports Engine in March 2023. Prior to that, these employees were associated with Next Generation Esports, which merged with Vindex on October 31, 2019.

This round of cuts follows a broader restructuring effort earlier this year. In March 2024, ESL FACEIT Group announced a 15% reduction in its global workforce, affecting an estimated 250 to 300 employees, along with the closure of several business units, including Dreamhack Sports Games and the Vindex analytics platform. Co-CEO Niccolo Maisto stated at the time that approximately 1,200 employees remained after those layoffs.  

Sources indicate that pressure from ESL FACEIT Group’s owners, Savvy Games Group (backed by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund), is driving the push for profitability by the end of the year. These staff reductions and other cost-cutting measures appear to be key strategies in achieving that goal.

EFG has provided us with an official statement regarding the matter and here it is:

As part of EFG’s mission to maintain and grow its position as the world’s leading esports business, it is important that we are constantly evolving and finding ways to enhance the services that we offer our partners. With this in mind, we have decided that by concentrating our focus on establishing one state of the art studio in Columbus, Ohio, rather than spreading the load across two locations, it will enable us to improve the quality and quantity of the work we can deliver. As such, we will be closing down our Burbank studio and moving the team and services to Columbus. Whilst the majority of our employees who are based out of our Burbank studio will transfer to Columbus, either through relocation or remote work, a small number will be leaving EFG. We thank those people greatly for their exceptional work.

ESL FACEIT Group
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