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Is Valorant down for Indian ISPs?

Sonu Banerjee
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Is Valorant down for Indian ISPs?

Thousands of Indian VALORANT players are raising complaints that they’re unable to play VALORANT currently even though the game servers are up and running. However, what’s strange is that a large number of Indian players are still able to connect to the servers, and it appears like only a specific Indian ISP is preventing its users from playing VALORANT at the moment.

Upon digging through various forums, it’s apparent that only people using Reliance Jio as their ISP are finding themselves unable to play VALORANT. The reason behind this is still unclear though, since seemingly all other Indian ISPs are still allowing VALORANT to be played from them.

Jio blocking Valorant
by u/CosMicKid17 in IndianGaming

The authorities haven’t announced why they’ve prohibited players from playing VALORANT at the moment, but this decision is surely taking a toll on the VALORANT player base in India.

However, Riot Games’ another insanely popular title – League of Legends, seems to be working fine for Jio users.

For now, Jio users will have to opt for shooters other than VALORANT for their FPS gaming needs as no scheduled time can still be found for when will this issue be fixed.

It goes without saying that a good number of VALORANT players are from India. So, this sudden outage of the users of one of the biggest ISPs in India is sure to cause a dip in the player count of the competitive shooter by Riot.

Pakistan temporarily bans PUBG Mobile: PTA

Divyesh Moghe
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Pakistan temporarily bans PUBG Mobile: PTA

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has imposed a ban on mobile game PUBG across the country. According to the latest statement issued by the PTA, the spokesperson said that the service of PUBG Game has been temporarily suspended in Pakistan.

A PTA spokesman said a final decision on a complete ban on the game would be made after consultation, ARY reported. It may be recalled that two children had committed suicide in Lahore when they were not allowed to play the Pub G game, on which the parents of both the children had filed a petition in the Lahore High Court seeking a complete ban on the game. IG police had also sent a letter to PTA regarding the shutdown of the PUBG game.

Earlier, after the suicide of three Lahore youths, Punjab Police has demanded the FIA ​​and Pakistan Telecom Authority block the IPs of online video games in Pakistan so that children cannot play the game.

Lahore CPO Zulfiqar Hameed said that 3 youths have committed suicide due to the game so far, details of all the three cases have been provided to the concerned agencies.

Deaths Due to PUBG game

It is important to remember that many young people from all over the world have lost their lives due to game PubG, in this game two teams are formed and both the players kill each other with the help of weapons. The psychologists also say that due to the game, young people are suffering from mental stress while the element of violence is also increasing among them.

Source: Research Snipers

Twitch streamer gets struck by lightning live during Rocket League game

Sonu Banerjee
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Twitch streamer gets struck by lightning live during Rocket League game

While live streaming a Rocket League game on Twitch, Jaime “Karma” Bickford was struck by lightning on stream, leaving hundreds of her fans in shock afterwards.

A Twitch clip captured the incident as it happened during the live stream. The Rocket League pro was casting a game on stream when, all of a sudden she started screaming. The initial scream was followed by more short screams of pain. 

While the viewers could hear sounds of the thunderstorm happening at that time, they were clueless and incredibly concerned about what had happened to her at first. Karma explained the situation to her stream soon, which was also captured in a subsequent clip.

She updated her fans on her condition after consulting a doctor. “UPDATE: talking to doctor, hands are burned and controller is broken,” she said through a tweet.

This sort of incident is extremely rare, but yet extremely concerning. While Karma only took some burns in her hands, it’s quite obvious that the worst case scenario in a lightning strike can be disastrous, and sometimes may cause instant death.

Karma’s fans across the world are sure to be rooting for her speedy recovery, so that she can get back to professional Rocket League once again.

Redeye takes leave from esports following harassment accusations by James Banks

Sonu Banerjee
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Redeye takes leave from esports following harassment accusations by James Banks

On June 27th, James banks raised several allegations of harassment and blackmailing against renowned esports host and caster, Paul ‘Redeye’ Chaloner. His agency, Code Red was also alleged with similar accusation by Banks, who’s a known face in the Counter-Strike scene.

Banks alleged that Redeye has abused his position of power in the esports scene and “has done some incredibly horrible and disgusting things” to him and others in it. He also termed Redeye as a “disease to the esports scene.”

The accusations extended upto him claiming that Redeye had harassed him out of the esports scene, and specifically contacted Tournament Organizers and asked them to not hire Banks.

Furthermore, Banks also claimed that Redeye and his agency Code Red repeatedly blackmailed Banks and journalists to not disclose any information on this regard.

Soon after the accusations were put forward by Banks, Redeye denied the majority of it and mentioned that he was consulting “legal representation.” A detailed statement addressing the allegations followed soon after.

About three days later, Redeye announced that he was calling it quits to esports, ending his 18-year-long career in the scene. “Following the attacks made on my character over the last few days, I have decided to walk away from esports,” Redeye said through a tweet.

In his statement, he mentioned that these accusations, which are “a mix of truths, half truths and falsehoods” had negatively affected his life, almost pushing him to the brink of committing suicide. He said that stepping away to deal with his issues is the only way of his survival.

“I will no longer be hosting esports events or continuing a public life in esports,” Redeye said. “I have resigned as Managing Director of Code Red with immediate effect.”

Before concluding his statement, he issued an apology to those who he had done wrong.

“I would like to offer those who I have not treated very well an apology,” he said. “I never intended to upset you and hope that you have long and successful careers.”

Photo: ESL / HELENA KRISTIANSSON

BenQ launches EX2780Q 144hz Gaming Monitor with HDRi and treVolo Speakers

Pranav Nalawade
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BenQ launches EX2780Q 144hz Gaming Monitor with HDRi and treVolo Speakers

Monitors are not limited to just a PC set-up. Monitors can also be used to connect to a laptop or console to get the maximum out of other devices. With EX270Q, that has multiple connectivity ports, you can unleash a plethora of options when it comes to gaming or entertainment. Apart from having high refresh rate, low response time and FreeSync support, this gaming monitor comes with one of the greatest features in eye-care as well as audio-visual. Let us find out the features.

Eye-Care technology – B.I.+

Be it a movie marathon or a full-day of gaming, we need to take care of the eyes. What can be better than the display device being sensitive to this issue and taking automatic measures to maintain eye-health?  EX2780Q Gaming Monitorcomes with BenQ’s proprietary Brightness Intelligence Plus(B.I.+)Technology that makes the monitor automatically adjust its brightness based on the lighting conditions around you. Having a constant screen-brightness in varying lights puts strain on eyes. Like a dim screen in well-light room or too bright screen in dim-lit room will strain the eye because the eyes will have to adjust in order to let optimum light enter it.Brightness Intelligence Plus (B.I.+) Technology adjusts the monitor’s screen brightness by detecting the light in the room via sensors. There by take the onus of eye-health care for you while you just focus on your game or long hours of entertainment.

Best Picture Quality with HDRi

Apart from the eye-care technology, EX2780Q delivers extraordinary picture quality with its HDRi feature. It is BenQ’s proprietary technology and makes details in dark or merging colors prominent. HDRi is to offer intelligent on-screen adjustments. Its intelligent clarity adjustment satisfies you with the clear and realistic details in the dark by maintaining on-screen clarity. And intelligent brightness control plus emulated HDR make stunning images out of brightened details in the dark scenes without overexposure of the brighter parts. You will also experience more saturated color on EX2780Q. HDRi makes EX2780Q a class-leading gaming monitor for its excellent visual performance.

Best Sound Quality with treVoloChannel Speaker and Sub-Wooofers

Gaming and entertainment are experienced by visuals and sounds. BenQ EX2780Q delivers both. It is equipped with 2.1 Watt Channel treVolospeaker and 5W sub-woofers. Thus, any audio experience with the monitor will be precise – be it playing a console/PC game or watching a movie. Be ready to be in treat wit this monitor. Simple sounds like gun shots in game or fight scenes in Movies can be felt as if you are there in the scenario.

Advanced features for gaming

The monitor comes with 144 Hz Refresh Rate and 5ms response time that are enough for normal gaming. However, someone wanting to take up gaming (eSports) seriously must opt for higher response time monitor in the Zowie Range by BenQ. Having said that, EX2780Q is still a decent enough option with its Black eQualizer and Color Vibrancefeatures. Black Equalizer makes the shadows of the enemy visible even in the dark regions so that you can identify them for the kill. Color Vibrance also helps in clear demarcation of colors so that a camouflaged enemy is caught timely without losing life or getting attacked.

Add-Ons to the utilities

EX2780Q, like few other monitors, comes with a remote control to take control of the features from a distance. This comes in handy while watching a movie from a distance on your bed and changing settings or adjusting volume of movie. There is a volume wheel that helps you adjust the sound precisely as per your needs. The monitor is elegant and enhances the room décor with its minimalist design and border-less screen. The Cable Management system leads to a clean and clutter-free work space or work desk. Included ports are a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode and 10W PD) and an AC power input (internal power converter).

If you are looking for a monitor for gaming and entertainment, this is the right choice for you. You will get a complete package with fundamental gaming features and enhanced entertainment features like treVolo Speakers, HDRi. The B.I.+technology is like a cherry on the cake because of which you can work/play/entertain on the monitor without hesitation and harming your eyes. For the Gaming professionals, you might want to consider higher end gaming options in Zowie, rather than BenQ because this monitor has 5ms response time. However, console game players and PC gamers can still manage with EX2780Q. Get your hands on the monitor!

Twitch suspends US President Donald Trump’s account

Lauren Rasmussen
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Twitch suspends US President Donald Trump’s account

Twitch has been on a ban spree and the latest to get under the hammer is U.S. President Donald Trump. The Amazon-owned streaming platform has temporarily suspended President Trump’s account for ‘hateful conduct.’

President Trump is resuming his Twitch’s campaign for the upcoming elections, hence the activity on the account went up recently. Twitch apparently is clear on not altering their code of conducts and ethical guidelines even when the insubordinate is world’s most powerful man, i.e. President of the United States of America.

Screengrab from Donald Trump’s Twitch Account.

In a conversation with Gamesindustry.biz, Twitch’s official confirmed the action and added, “Hateful conduct is not allowed on Twitch. In line with our policies, President Trump’s channel has been issued a temporary suspension from Twitch for comments made on stream, and the offending content has been removed.”

The report furthers that the account was banned because of several hateful comments, one even dating back as far as 2016. The recent one however, triggered the action. “Hey, it’s 1:00 o’clock in the morning and a very tough — I’ve used the word on occasion, hombre — a very tough hombre is breaking into the window of a young woman whose husband is away as a traveling salesman or whatever he may do. And you call 911 and they say, ‘I’m sorry, this number’s no longer working.’ By the way, you have many cases like that, many, many, many. Whether it’s a young woman, an old woman, a young man or an old man and you’re sleeping.”

The ban on President Trump’s account is temporary. Though, yesterday Reddit had permanently banned a sub-reddit called “The_Donald” citing ‘policy violation.’

Not many days ago Twitch had put a permanent ban on one of the famous gaming personalities who goes by the in-game nick DrDisrespect. The streaming platform however, didn’t comment on the reason of the ban yet. It, however, appears, Twitch is tweaking it user’s guidelines with excellent stringency.

Valorant to have 6 new agents every year; upcoming agent teased by Riot

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant to have 6 new agents every year; upcoming agent teased by Riot

Within a few weeks since the introduction of Reyna – VALORANT’s latest agent – to the game, Riot devs have already started teasing the next agent for their competitive shooter. 

While a detailed reveal has not yet been made by Riot for this upcoming agent, their latest video mentioning their future plans for VALORANT included a glance at the silhouette of this agent which is scheduled to set foot on the game in early August.

Photo: Valorant

Through the video, VALORANT executive producer Anna “SuperCakes” Donlon also shared insights on the upcoming “Episodes” of VALORANT.

As stated by Anna, each “Episode” in VALORANT will last for upto six months. The episodes will further be subdivided into three “acts”, with each act lasting for two months.

“Agents will release at the beginning of an act, so if your math skills are awesome, you’ve figured out that we’re targeting about six agents a year,” Anna said in the video.

Six new agents every year is certainly good news for the players who’re looking for some variety to try out in the game, but can be overwhelming to the players who’re having difficulties in mastering even a single hero. That’s why Anna clarified that the devs will be listening to the community to fine tune the number of agents being released in an interval of time.

Since the first VALORANT act started on June 2nd, the second act can be expected to initiate in early August. The second act is likely to be accompanied by the agent whose silhouette was teased by Riot today.

Indian Govt bans 59 Chinese apps including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Pranav Nalawade
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Indian Govt bans 59 Chinese apps including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

In a major decision, the government has banned at least 59 Chinese apps including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. 

Many popular apps including TikTok, Helo, Shein, Likee, WeChat, UC Browser figured among the list of banned Chinese apps. In an official notification, the govt said:

“The Ministry of Information Technology, invoking it’s power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 59 apps since in view of the information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.”

FULL LIST OF CHINESE APPS BANNED: 

  1. TikTok
  2. Shareit
  3. Kwai
  4. UC Browser
  5. Baidu map
  6. Shein
  7. Clash of Kings
  8. DU battery saver
  9. Helo
  10. Likee
  11. YouCam makeup
  12. Mi Community
  13. CM Browers
  14. Virus Cleaner
  15. APUS Browser
  16. ROMWE
  17. Club Factory
  18. Newsdog
  19. Beutry Plus
  20. WeChat
  21. UC News
  22. QQ Mail
  23. Weibo
  24. Xender
  25. QQ Music
  26. QQ Newsfeed
  27. Bigo Live
  28. SelfieCity
  29. Mail Master
  30. Parallel Space 31. Mi Video Call – Xiaomi
  31. WeSync
  32. ES File Explorer
  33. Viva Video – QU Video Inc
  34. Meitu
  35. Vigo Video
  36. New Video Status
  37. DU Recorder
  38. Vault- Hide
  39. Cache Cleaner DU App studio
  40. DU Cleaner
  41. DU Browser
  42. Hago Play With New Friends
  43. Cam Scanner
  44. Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
  45. Wonder Camera
  46. Photo Wonder
  47. QQ Player
  48. We Meet
  49. Sweet Selfie
  50. Baidu Translate
  51. Vmate
  52. QQ International
  53. QQ Security Center
  54. QQ Launcher
  55. U Video
  56. V fly Status Video
  57. Mobile Legends
  58. DU Privacy

In the notification, the ministry said it has received many complaints from various sources including several reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users’ data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India.

“The compilation of these data, its mining and profiling by elements hostile to national security and defence of India, which ultimately impinges upon the sovereignty and integrity of India, is a matter of very deep and immediate concern which requires emergency measures,” the ministry further said.

Source: IndiaTVNews

TSM wins $50K Valorant North American T1 x Ignition Series

Prateek Jain
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TSM wins $50K Valorant North American T1 x Ignition Series

The first North American Valorant Ignition Series brought together by T1 and Nerd Street Gamers came to an end yesterday with Team Solomid easily winning the Grand Finals without dropping a map against team T1.

Ignition Series is a worldwide series aimed at developing the competitive Valorant eco-system. The series aims at bringing together top players and teams to fight against each other in a diverse set of formats and lay the foundation for competitive VALORANT. 

Following on from the European G2 Esports event, the first major North American event kicked off on June 26 and ran through to June 28 with 16 teams participating for a prize pool of $50K. The biggest names in NA finally got a chance to showcase their skills and preparation in the region’s most competitive bracket. Teams like FaZe Clan, 100 Thieves, Sentinels, and plenty more battled it out to secure the “best in NA” title.

The NA Ignition Series started off with a single-elimination group stage and then proceeded to the double-elimination playoff bracket. Teams making it through to the playoff bracket were then divided into four groups with four teams in each group.

TSM easily cruised through groups without dropping a single map and moved into the playoffs without any issue. Continuing their impressive run, TSM won three consecutive matches in the upper bracket and took out teams like T1 and Faze Clan along the way to secure their first Grand Final Spot.

Playing against T1 lead by Braxton “Brax” Pierce in the Bo5 Grand Finals, TSM continued their onslaught and easily clinched a 3-0 victory. TSM’s Sniper Matt “Wardell” Yu was the MVP of the game for dropping 30-bomb on the final map and shutting down T1 from gaining any momentum in the 3rd map.

TSM came 1st and was awarded $25,000, while T1 got $15,000 for 2nd place. For securing the 3rd/4th place, both Immortal and Faze Clan got $5000 each.

New CSGO Anticheat Bypassed Already

Sonu Banerjee
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New CSGO Anticheat Bypassed Already

The latest CSGO update implemented a new beta branch to the game in order to curb the rising cheater count in Valve’s first-person shooter. The new beta branch featured a revamp to the previous anti-cheat system and restricted the use of several third-party programmes while launching CSGO. The change was a welcome one in the community and the fans of the game cheered at Valve’s attempts to fight the cheaters in the game.

However, it appears that the new anti-cheat system didn’t age very well. According to ZooL on Twitter, hackers had already found a way to bypass this security within only an hour of its release.

Furthermore, the anti-cheat system may have done more harm than good, as multiple people have complained that it is causing repeated stutters in CSGO. Fl0m, a popular personality in the CSGO scene, has warned people to not opt into the newest beta branch due to it being “beyond scuffed.” He also mentioned that he was having difficulties to opt out of the beta branch.

Seeing these warnings, users are likely to think twice before opting into the beta branch, at least before an official statement from Valve comes out. Chances are, an update will be issued soon addressing these problems in the beta, and may fix the stuttering issue the players have been facing.

Glancing at the bright side, since this new anti-cheat system by Valve is still in beta, problems shouldn’t be unexpected. However, as time passes and this beta branch gets ready for an official release, these issues should be fixed and the players should be able to enjoy an upgraded version of the system which is likely to be much more difficult for the cheaters to bypass.

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