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IEM Rio 2024 Playoff Bracket Set: Virtus.pro and MOUZ Secure Final Spots

Satyam Kumar
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IEM Rio 2024 Playoff Bracket Set: Virtus.pro and MOUZ Secure Final Spots

The teams have been seeded for the IEM Rio 2024 playoff bracket as the event moves to the latter stage of the competition. Thus, the Virtus.pro and MOUZ teams earned the last two places in the elimination round on Wednesday concluding the group stage, which took place at the Farmasi Arena.

Quarter-Finals Lineup

The quarterfinals start on Friday with two exciting games. The first quarter-final match will be Virtus.pro against Natus Vincere, a match which will likely be a fierce one. After this, Vitality will face MOUZ, which will be a rematch of the ESL Pro League Season 19 grand finale and is one of only two times the teams have played each other in 2021.

Semi-Finals Await

HEROIC and FURIA Heroic Stun Vitality to to Reach IEM Rio Semi-finals directly as the teams were impressive in the group stage. HEROIC will be pitched against the team that will emerge the winner in the Virtus.pro vs. Natus Vincere match, FURIA will wait for the winner of the Vitality vs. MOUZ match. These matches are scheduled for Saturday, which will give the weekend a much more interesting prospect.

Full Playoff Schedule

  • 11/10/2024: Virtus.pro and Natus Vincere are scheduled to clash at 17:00.
  • 11/10/2024: Vitality vs. MOUZ at 20:15
  • 12/10/2024: HEROIC vs Virtus.pro/NAVI winner at 5 PM
  • 12/10/2024: The winner of FURIA and Vitality/MOUZ match will take place at 20:15.
  • 13/10/2024: Grand Final at 19:00

In the playoff’s preparation, the teams together with fans will be treated to a series of matches which will feature some of the best talents in the esports space. The IEM Rio 2024 will be an unforgettable event since each team will fight for the championship and the corresponding title.

Mark Zuckerberg Plans to Launch Twitch Channel for Civilization Streaming

Satyam Kumar
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Mark Zuckerberg Plans to Launch Twitch Channel for Civilization Streaming

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, is considering a new venture that might surprise many: launching a Twitch channel to stream his favorite game, Civilization. During Meta’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park, California, Zuckerberg shared his enthusiasm for the game and hinted at his potential plans for streaming.

Zuckerberg’s love for Civilization is no secret. He has been an avid player since middle school, and the game even played a role in his decision to become an engineer. “Priscilla looked at my Steam account the other day and she’s like, ‘What?! You’ve played this for more than a thousand hours,’” Zuckerberg recounted, referring to his wife, Priscilla Chan. He added, “In terms of strategy games, the one that I’m more likely to want to be the best in the world at is Civilization.”

The game, designed by Sid Meier and Bruce Shelley in 1991, challenges players to guide a civilization through history, making crucial economic, political, and military decisions. Zuckerberg’s deep engagement with the game is evident. He even recalled playing Civilization when he received his acceptance email from Harvard.

Zuckerberg’s potential Twitch debut comes at a time when the platform is thriving with popular streamers like Kai Cenat, xQc, Pokimane, and TommyInnit. If he joins, he will be in good company, adding a unique twist to the streaming community. His rival, Elon Musk, has already made waves by streaming Diablo 4 on X, garnering millions of views.

The anticipation for Zuckerberg’s Twitch channel is building, especially with the upcoming release of Civilization VII on February 11, 2025. Fans are eager to see if he will indeed take his gaming skills to a live audience. Zuckerberg’s confidence in his abilities is clear. “I think at some point, I should do, like, a Twitch stream of me playing with someone because I’m pretty convinced that I’m close to grandmaster status. I’d be surprised if anyone in the world could beat me at that,” he stated.

As the tech mogul contemplates this new venture, the gaming community is abuzz with excitement. Whether Zuckerberg will dominate the Twitch scene as he has in the tech world remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: his passion for Civilization is unwavering, and his potential entry into streaming could be a game-changer.

DATA.BET attends the European Gaming Congress 2024

David Wojnicki
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DATA.BET attends the European Gaming Congress 2024

DATA.BET, a prominent provider in the competitive betting industry, will participate in the upcoming European Gaming Congress 2024 (EGC), organized by Hipther. The renowned event, held in Warsaw on October 15-16, brings together key players from the gaming, esports, blockchain, AI, and fintech industries across Europe to discuss the sector’s most pressing trends and challenges. DATA.BET’s team will present the latest developments in esports betting and take center stage in a key panel discussion.

At the congress, Otto Bonning, the Head of Sales at DATA.BET, will participate in a panel discussion, “The Future of Esports: Opportunities and Challenges.” As the panel moderator, Otto will lead conversations with other experts, exploring the potential growth of esports and highlighting the strategic importance of esports betting in the evolving iGaming ecosystem.

Also, DATA.BET supports the event, contributing to Badge, Bracelet & Networking Break Sponsor categories. These efforts underscore the company’s commitment to facilitating meaningful industry interactions and enhancing attendees’ experience.

Moreover, DATA.BET has been shortlisted for two notable awards at the European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024, which will be held on the first evening of the congress. The company has been nominated as Best Esports Betting Provider in 2024 and Innovation in iGaming Technology in 2024 (Player Props). These nominations highlight companies leadership in esports betting and its steady contributions to technological advancements within the iGaming industry.

The upcoming conference provides DATA.BET with a valuable platform to connect with industry leaders, share insights and showcase its latest advancements in esports betting. Otto Bonning, Head of Sales, stated, “The EGC 2024 is crucial for exchanging ideas, sharing expertise, and discussing the future of esports betting. It also allows us to highlight our ongoing efforts to improve our solutions and meet the evolving needs of the industry.” 

Fortnite Mobile relaunch? Here are the iOS and Android Release Details

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Fortnite Mobile relaunch? Here are the iOS and Android Release Details

In August, Fortnite Mobile made its comeback on iOS and Android platforms. After a lengthy legal dispute and an even longer hiatus, the game was finally spotted on the App Store and Google Play Store once more. However, this was limited to Europe. Players in other regions were still unable to access the game on their mobile devices without significant workarounds.

For the United States, arguably the second-largest market for Fortnite, significant news has just emerged regarding the mobile game’s status.

Fortnite will mostly return to Android in 2025

Fortnite Mobile

Fortnite Mobile is set to return to devices in the United States only in the near future. Regrettably, this opportunity is only available on Android devices. Reports indicate the Google Play Store is expected to restore the game by 2025. This information comes from leak source ShiinaBR. While no definitive details were provided about iOS, it is anticipated that iOS will eventually follow suit. The expectation is that the game’s revival on the Google Play Store will last for at least two years, possibly longer.

Since August 2020, Fortnite has been absent from iOS mobile devices. It has been over four years since players in the United States—following Europe’s recent victory in this struggle—have been able to enjoy Epic Games’ titles on their iPhones. It was once a significant segment for gamers, but unfortunately, it has been overshadowed by the feud between Apple and Epic Games.

In 2020, Epic took legal action against Apple concerning their in-app purchase practices. Allegedly, Apple’s method absorbed a portion of the revenue that would typically go to Epic, whose game is free-to-play.

The two parties battled in court, with the legal proceedings mostly siding with Epic. They succeeded in prompting Apple to reevaluate their in-app purchasing policies, marking a victory for Epic. However, the outcome resulted in Fortnite being taken off all iOS devices, and it has yet to return. That may change very soon.

To stay updated on this topic, stay tuned to Talkesport.

Ubisoft Under Fire: Allegations of User Data Sharing with Meta

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Ubisoft Under Fire: Allegations of User Data Sharing with Meta

New problems have cropped up at Ubisoft with the firm facing litigation for allegedly releasing user information and frequent fluctuations of their stock.

The lawsuit, filed by Alex Rajjoub and Trevor Lakes via the Peiffer Wolf law firm in California’s Northern District, said that Ubisoft shared their information with Meta.

In a related note, Endymion, a YouTuber also followed up on this, citing the fact that Ubisoft has committed $650M to $800M into a game called Skull and Bones. He said that this information comes from an inside source at Ubisoft. Yet, these allegations stay as gossip at the moment, where nothing has been proven.

As for Ubisoft’s current problem with low sales, its monetization director, Stevy Chassard, said in a post on LinkedIn that has since been deleted: “We are in a difficult time in the gaming industry today.” Regarding the second question, he said he was saddened that some gamers out there have malice intents towards the company. Chassard also focuses on how “employees in the industry” express the same views as this also depletes morale among other employees.

Ubisoft meta

However, the major highlight of this announcement is the fact that Ubisoft has delayed its next big title Assassin’s Creed Shadow to February of the next year, 2025. Setting it up this way makes it a clear rival to PlayStation’s upcoming game, Ghost of Yotei. According to this, Ubisoft’s chief executive said “There is more than enough space for exceptionally high-quality game and both these titles can do very well.”

As for now, one thing’s for sure Ubisoft certainly cannot catch a break. What do you think about their next planned release: Assassins Creed Shadow? A hit or a hit on the coffin’s nail for Ubisoft?

Let us know on our forums, and till then stay tuned to Talkesport

Heroic Stun Vitality to to Reach IEM Rio Semi-finals

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Heroic Stun Vitality to to Reach IEM Rio Semi-finals

Heroic has stunned everyone, beating Vitality in the most dominant fashion that will see them book a place in the Semi-Finals at the cost of one of the best teams in the world. This marks their best performance since the release of CS2 while Vitality will have one more match between them and a Semi-Finals spot.

Veto

  • HEROIC removed Inferno
  • Vitality removed Ancient
  • HEROIC picked Mirage
  • Vitality picked Anubis
  • HEROIC removed Vertigo
  • Vitality removed Dust2
  • Nuke was left over

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: Heroic; Winner: Heroic

Vitality came into the tournament looking to revive their form from earlier this year and it was quite evident given the 10-2 half. It looked like they were running away with the series but the second half had something completely unexpected in store for them.

Heroic in their defense put up a show that would see them post the best half of their CS2 era. Not only did they manage to come back, they did it in a very dominant fashion against one of the very best teams in the world.

sjuush and TeSeS inspired the highly ambitious comeback to win the map with a 13-11 scoreline.

Map 2: Anubis; Pick: Vitality; Winner: Heroic

Heroic converted a force buy after losing the pistol round, which they used to build an insurmountable lead of 8-4. Heroic on the offense ran all over Vitality which no one saw coming as they put themselves in prime position to progress further in the tournament.

Once again a pistol round victory from Vitality met with a force buy conversion in the following round which saw Heroic use to put a streak to win the map with a one-sided 13-5 scoreline.

With 21 kills to his name, TeSeS showed the world his true self once again in CS2 after falling out of favor with the top teams.

With this loss, Vitality will have to play in the quarter-finals of IEM Rio to reach the semi-finals. This match holds the potential to be one of the biggest upsets of 2024 which might change the dynamics of the CS2 landscape walking into the major.

Off The Grid: Which Platforms Can You Play the Latest Battle Royale On?

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Off The Grid: Which Platforms Can You Play the Latest Battle Royale On?

Off The Grid is one of the new battle royale games and it is in early access. If you want to join, you have to know what platforms are on. Off The Grid is a movie by Neill Blomkamp, ​​the creator of District 9 and the upcoming Gran Turismo movie.

Off The Grid garnered quite a bit of buzz after two of the biggest streamers noticed the game. So it being free, to get access to it, the only thing that stops you from playing the game is your platform.

It thus came as no surprise that the developer later on reiterated that this game is exclusive to Xbox Series X users only, meaning players using Xbox Series S are out of luck. 

Here are all the platforms the game is available on: 

  • PC
  • Xbox Series X (Not S)
  • PlayStation 5

If you’re on PC, you have to head to the Epic Games Store for this game, but PlayStation 5 users can buy it from the PS store.

Is the game available on Steam?

Off The Grid

Off The Grid is not currently on Steam since the developers upheld that this game will only be available on the Epic Games Store.

Steam’s policies state, “Content that relates to the issuing or trading of cryptocurrencies or NFTs when used in applications that utilize blockchain technology” are not allowed for publishing. However, the developers are quick to remind you that, “Off The Grid is not an NFT game” but you can make purchases from the in-game store as well.

Epic, for its part, “will allow games that use blockchain technology as long as they are compliant with the law governing such technologies, the terms of which are clearly stated, and the game is rated by a suitable body.”

Here is how to play the game on Xbox

  • Boot your Xbox and open up the store
  • Look for “insider” and click on the Xbox Insider Bundle
  • Download & launch the Insider Hub app for Xbox
  • Look in the previews section for “Off the Grid – Pioneers Playtest”
  • Hit the Join button and play the game when it is up between  9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST and 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET / 1 AM BST.

Do note that the game is first come first serve – for the servers, meaning there is no guarantee that you will get in!

For more such updates on the latest games in the esports industry, stay tuned to Talkesport!

Valorant Halloween Bundle 2024 Revealed: Contents, Price & Release Date

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Halloween Bundle 2024 Revealed: Contents, Price & Release Date

With October nearing its end, Riot Games has just shed light on a Halloween-themed bundle for Valorant.

The Valorant Halloween bundle, which has been named the ‘Troublemaker ‘ bundle, is expected to hit the in-game store within the next few days, giving players enough time to grab it before Halloween.

In this article, we take a look at everything you need to know about the Valorant Halloween 2024 Bundle, including its list of contents, price, release date, and more.

Valorant Halloween Bundle 2024: Contents

Unlike the regular Valorant skin bundles, the Troublemaker bundle won’t include any cosmetics for Valorant weapons. Instead, it will feature two Gun Buddies, a Spray, two Player Cards, and a title.

Here’s a list of the contents included in the Valorant Troublemaker Bundle:

  • Bucket of Trouble Player Cards
  • MEOW Spray
  • In n Out of Trouble Gun Buddies
  • =^._.^= Title

The Gun Buddies included in the Troublemaker bundle have been showcased by Riot in a short video posted on their X (formerly Twitter) handle.

Valorant Halloween Bundle 2024: Price 

The exact price of the Valorant Troublemaker bundle hasn’t been disclosed at the time of writing. However, fans can expect it to be priced at around 1,650 VP, similar to the Valentine’s Day bundle earlier this year.

Valorant Halloween Bundle 2024: Release Date

The Troublemaker bundle is expected to hit the Valorant store on October 10, 2024, two days after the Valorant 9.07 update goes live.

How to Fix Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred ‘Blocked Quests Are Unavailable in Your Current State’ Error?

Aritra Patra
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How to Fix Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred ‘Blocked Quests Are Unavailable in Your Current State’ Error?

After all this time, the Vessel of Hatred DLC for Diablo 4 has finally launched and brought content that players had been so eagerly awaiting to indulge in. Now some of them are experiencing issues with a pesky error preventing their access to new quests with the infamous “Blocked quests are unavailable in your current state” message instead.

This can happen in any session of the DLC, even after many initial stages have passed. Remedial measures exist that you might take to rectify this and enjoy your time through the new content.

The “Blocked quests are unavailable in your current state” error is a pretty annoying common problem. It commonly pops up for players right when they launch the DLC or later after a fresh game loading session. Unfortunately, there is no concrete way to ensure that this error is avoided.

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred ‘Blocked Quests Are Unavailable in Your Current State’ Error Fix

Diablo 4 Blocked Quests Error

Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve the “Blocked quests” error:

  • Restart Diablo 4: Sometimes a game restart solves the problem. Start closing down the game completely, and open it again.
  • Reboot Your Console or PC: If this doesn’t work, try rebooting your console or computer. This might just fix temporary bugs.
  • Restore Diablo 4 License: If the steps above do not seem to resolve your issue, you can restore the license on the device. To do this, you will be using settings from your console or PC.

Have you successfully fixed the error? Let us know in the comment section below.

When Will Fortnitemares 2024 Start: Date & Time Revealed

Aritra Patra
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When Will Fortnitemares 2024 Start: Date & Time Revealed

Fortnitemares has returned and is plunging into a chilling world of horror and excitement. This year, the event is full of thrilling collaborations and spooky updates that are sure to be even scarier than ever before.

Fortnite will be overhauled this Friday, 11th October, in a Halloween-themed nightmare. What you’ll immediately see when you go online will be a creepy setting made up of more decorations, chilling challenges, and spine-tingling encounters.

Fortnitemares 2024 Date & Time

The Fortnitemares 2024 is all set to begin on 11th October around 1am PT/3am CT/4am ET/9am BST.

This season’s Fortnitemares puts together an eerie cast of characters from top horror across the globe. Be prepared to go head-to-head against Marvel’s Mephisto, Saw’s Billy the Puppet, and the infamous Leatherface of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. But it doesn’t end there, as it also features some of Disney’s most legendary villains, including Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook.

To complement the atmosphere, several landmark POIs will be given over to provide a Halloween feel. This will include Grand Glacier, Brawler’s Battleground, and Restored Reels all turned into a location of chilling haunted locations. On the other hand, there will be six new landmark POIs offered for the map with different challenges and rewards as from those areas.

Exciting for the LEGO Fortnite fans is that here comes a new Halloween pass waiting for them. It means, well, get ready to unlock those exclusive spooky skins and weapons and goodies. And if you are a fan of high-speed racing, yet another season of Rocket Racing is in the pipeline.

With the countdown to Fortnitemares, everything seems all set for the most terrorizing season yet to be witnessed. Its quite thrilling collaborations, spooky updates, and chilling atmosphere will ensure Fortnitemares 2024 promises to stay commendable in each player’s memory.

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