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BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 2 Recap

The BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals continued to deliver thrilling action on Day 2 as the top teams battled fiercely for a spot at the top of the leaderboard. The day was filled with intense firefights, strategic plays, and unexpected outcomes. Here’s a detailed recap of the exciting matches from Day 2 of the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals.

Recap of BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 2 Matches

Match 1 – Erangel:

At the end of the first match, six teams were left—Orangutan, Carnival Gaming, iQOO SouL, Godlike, Entity, and Gods Reign. Carnival Gaming and Gods Reign were each down to a single player outside the playzone. Gods Reign’s Venom managed to finish off Carnival Gaming, but shortly after, he succumbed to the zone’s damage in this BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals event.

Godlike’s last surviving player, Punkk, found himself sandwiched between Orangutan and iQOO SouL. Despite the precarious position, Punkk managed to knock down Orangutan’s ATTANKI. However, iQOO SouL’s Jokerr quickly spotted and eliminated him, knocking Godlike out of the match.

In the chaotic final moments, iQOO SouL’s Manya eliminated Entity’s AquaNox and, as Entity attempted to enter the zone, iQOO SouL finished them off to secure the victory.

Match 2 – Sanhok:

The second match of the day featured Carpe Diem, Global Esports, OneBlade, and Team Tamilas as the last four teams standing in the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals. Carpe Diem held the advantage by being the sole team inside the playzone, while the others were outside. However, both Team Tamilas and Global Esports rushed in, seeking to claim the zone for themselves.

After a chaotic three-way battle, Team Tamilas managed to secure the compound. Global Esports’ last player decided to opt for a heal battle, but Team Tamilas, aware of his position from the previous fight, finished him off with a well-placed grenade, securing the win.

Match 3 – Miramar:

The final match of Day 2 had iQOO SouL, Team Tamilas, Entity, and MOGO Esports as the last four teams. Entity showcased an impressive gatekeeping strategy, preventing Team Tamilas from entering the zone and systematically finishing them off as the blue zone closed in during the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals.

In a chaotic three-way fight, MOGO Esports and Entity teamed up to eliminate iQOO SouL from the match. Entity then turned their attention to the last surviving player of MOGO Esports, finishing him off and securing the win.

Match 4 – Erangel:

The final match of Day 2 saw Carnival Gaming, iQOO SouL, Entity, and MOGO Esports as the last four teams in intense competition. Carnival Gaming’s Goblin eliminated the last surviving player of MOGO Esports, removing them from the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals. Carnival Gaming then rushed to take on Team Tamilas, defeating them but suffering a casualty in the process.

The match came down to a 3v1 scenario between Carnival Gaming and iQOO SouL. With the numbers advantage, Carnival Gaming easily secured the win, closing out the day with a strong performance.

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BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Live Tracker & Updates

The much-awaited BGMS Season 3 has officially kicked off, featuring the top 24 Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) teams. These top squads, comprising 20 invited and 4 qualified teams, are competing in a month-long tournament for a share of the massive ₹1 Crore (INR) prize pool. Stay updated with the latest BGMS Season 3 Points Table as the action unfolds. Our live tracker ensures you never miss points table of this intense competition.

BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Grand Finals

BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals, taking place from 9th to 11th August, is the finals stage of the tournament, where the top 16 teams are facing off for the ultimate title. After a grueling journey through the League Week and Playoffs, these teams have emerged to compete in 12 matches spread across three intense matchdays. Stay tuned to see which team will emerge as the champion in our BGMS Season 3 Points Table:

RankTeamsWWCDMatchesPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Total Pts.
1Carnival Gaming18237194
2iQOO SouL28335083
3Entity18206080
4Orangutan Gaming18334174
5Team Tamilas28313768
6Gods Reign08164258
7HeroXTRGodLike08173754
8Carpe Diem0864551
9MOGO Esports08163248
10Team X Spark0843741
11Global Esports18172340
12Reckoning Esports08151934
13ONEBLADE0892534
14WSB Gaming0891928
15Raven Esports0871724
168bit0801818

BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Playoffs

The Playoffs, held on 6th and 7th August , served as the last hurdle before the grand stage of BGMS Season 3. Sixteen teams, who had advanced from the League Week, faced off against each other across 8 matches over two intense matchdays. The competition was fierce, as teams fought to secure one of the 12 coveted spots in the Grand Finals. Check the final standings and see which teams made it to the BGMS Season 3 Finals in our BGMS Season 3 Points Table:

RankTeamsWWCDMatchesPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Bonus Pts.Total Pts.
1WSB Gaming2826491287
2Team X Spark1819391371
3Raven Esports0821391171
4MOGO Esports282935165
5Team Tamilas0817331464
68bit0813391163
7HeroXTRGodLike182630662
8Orangutan Gaming0816361062
9ONEBLADE182223550
10iQOO SouL08928845
11Carnival Gaming181426444
12Entity081424644
13Team Zero081n215722
14Vasista Esports081012729
15Team Forever08616527
16Revenant Esports08217524
BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Playoffs

BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Domination Week

Domination Week, which took place from July 29th to August 4th, marked the second and the final phase of BGMS Season 3 League Week. With 20 teams divided into five groups, the stage saw some of the intense matches that determined the 4 teams that directly advanced to the Grand Finals of BGMS Season 3 and the 16 teams that moved on to Playoffs to secure their spots. During this week, 20 Teams competed in a round-robin format across 7 matchdays, where they played a total of 12 matches. Check the final overall rankings of Domination Week, as well as the League Stage, in our BGMS Season 3 Points Table:

RankTeamsWWCDMatchesPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Bounty Pts.Total Pts.
1Reckoning Esports2246417910253
2Global Esports1245517520250
3Carpediem1244018320243
4Gods Reign2246614420232
5Team Tamilas2245815310222
6Entity4245613330219
7Raven Esports2245313230127
8Revenant Esports524821320214
9Vasista Esports1244413620204
10Team Forever1245712320202
11iQOO SouL1242814930202
12Carnival Gaming124461530201
13Orangutan Gaming2246110820191
14HeroXTRGodLike024511320189
15ONEBLADE0244812210188
16Team X Spark0241810840166
17MOGO Esports324608110155
18Team Zero124379910146
19WSB Gaming12424820107
208bit02412930105
BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Domination Week

Note: The points table for Domination Week is continuation of Survival Week

BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Survival Week

BGMS Season 3 has now entered the second stage – League Week. BGMS Season 3 Survival Week, scheduled from 22nd to 28th July, marks the first phase of the League Week. With 20 teams divided into five groups, the stage saw an intense matches that determined the early frontrunners in the competition. Check out the final overall ranking in our BGMS Season 3 Points Table of Survival Week:

RankTeamsWWCDMatchesPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Bounty Pts.Total Pts.
1Reckoning Esports212459910154
2Gods Reign012389320151
3Global Esports012269320139
4Team Tamilas012328610128
5Revenant Esports11236800116
6Vasista Esports112267020116
7Carpediem01216970113
8Orangutan Gaming11238630101
9Raven Esports11225512096
10Entity11221651096
11iQOO SouL0125742099
12Team Forever11230521092
13Carnival Gaming1122554079
14Team Zero1122155076
15ONEBLADE0122745072
16HeroXTRGodLike0121950069
17WSB Gaming1121553068
18MOGO Esports1122239061
198bit012552057
20Team X Spark0128381056

BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Opening Week

The Opening Week was the inaugural stage of BGMS Season 3, which started on 19th July and concluded 21st July. This phase witnessed all 24 teams evenly divided in six groups, consisting of four teams each. These groups fought against each other in round-robin format to determine which teams advance to the next stage of the tournament.

The top 18 teams at the end of the stage directly advanced to the next stage of the tournament – League Week. From the remaining six teams, an Audience Choice poll was conducted. Based on the results of the Audience Choice, two teams got a bye to play in the League Week and the remaining four teams were eliminated.

Following was the final standings of BGMS Season 3 Opening Week in our detailed BGMS Season 3 Points Table.

RankTeamsMatchesWWCDPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Total Pts.
18bit41104353
2ONEBLADE41143246
3iQOO SouL4083543
4Team X Spark4053843
5Revenant Esports40152237
6Entity41171936
7Gods Reign41171633
8Team Forever41151631
9Reckoning Esports40131629
10Carnival Gaming41151328
11Raven Esports40111728
12WSB Gaming4052227
13Vasista Esports40121426
14Orangutan Gaming4022426
15Global Esports4042125
16MOGO Esports4061824
17Team Tamilas4031821
18Carpediem4021618
19Team Limra406915
20Gujarat Tigers4021113
21Vikings4021012
22Team Zero404711
23HeroXTRGodLike40268
24FS Esports40268
BGMS Season 3 Opening Week Standings

Where to Watch

Like the previous seasons of the tournament, BGMS Season 3 will also be broadcasted live on Television on Star Sports channel starting from the first day of the tournament itself, July 19th. You can also watch the tournament live on NODWIN Gaming’s YouTube channel.

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FaZe Clan Edges Out Team Liquid in Close IEM Cologne Match

FaZe Clan has narrowly managed to escape defeat against Team Liquid on the opening day of IEM Cologne. Despite losing, the North Americans managed to put up an impressive showing which brings high for them in the future as they will have a chance to progress in the tournament through the lower bracket of Group B.

Veto

  • Liquid removed Vertigo
  • FaZe removed Anubis
  • Liquid picked Mirage
  • FaZe picked Nuke
  • Liquid removed Ancient
  • FaZe removed Dust2
  • Inferno was left over

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: Liquid; Winner: FaZe

Mirage has been a go-to pick for Liquid but has also been a map where FaZe has pulled off some good victories. Starting on the offense, Liquid failed to start the map on a high, as FaZe got off to a 5-0 start before Liquid could post a round. Liquid managed to win two more rounds before FaZe won two but the North Americans almost caught up with them to close the first half with a 7-5 scoreline.

While Liquid managed to bring the score difference a lot closer in the second half of Mirage, FaZe was on point with the tactical adaptations that saw them pull away with a victory just when Liquid closed the game. After a tough exchange of rounds, FaZe closed the map with a 13-11 victory.

Map 2: Nuke; Pick: FaZe; Winner: FaZe

Nuke being a T-sided map, FaZe did considerably well given they match Liquid round for round. With way less experience than FaZe on this map, Liquid put up a decent showing under the leadership of a former FaZe star. The first half ended with a leveled scoreline where both teams had a fair chance of taking it away in the second half.

Liquid managed to walk into a lead by winning the pistol round but it was all FaZe upon then. Having managed 6 rounds on their offense, FaZe walked away with 7 rounds in the second half that saw them win the match against Team Liquid 2-0.

Valorant Pro Mazino Accused of Abuse by Ex-Girlfriend Syuz

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Valorant Community and a cloud over the esports world was brought by recently an issue. Roberto ‘Mazino’ Bugueño is a pro Valorant player who has been accused of physical and mental abuse by Susana ‘Syuz’ Valenzuela, his former girlfriend.

The Allegations

According to Syuz, Mazino would punch walls, scream and grab her arms so hard that marks were left. There are also allegations of psychological and verbal harassment. These claims emerged on social media and spread throughout the gaming community.

Mazino’s Response

Mazino denied these allegations claiming that he never physically abused her despite the difficulties in their relationship. He also explained that there were no complaints filed against him.

Leviatán’s Stance

Leviatán acknowledges the situation surrounding Mazino and vows to take appropriate action instead. However, up until now, during Valorant Champions 2024, they have not responded formally to any of these accusations yet.

Community Reaction

In the Valorant community, such allegations have sparked off debates. Some are concerned about what may happen to Mazino’s reputation as well as its impact on his career. Furthermore, lack of evidence supporting these allegations has created doubt that forced people to scrutinize all available information deeply in order for them to find out what actually happened.

Ongoing Impacts

The ongoing controversy is certainly impacting the community with discussions around ethics and accountability in esports being held. It also brings up questions on how Leviatán should react amidst an international tournament where it must win at all costs.

IEM Cologne Group Stage Preview: Matchups, Teams, and Predictions

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All is set and good to go for the IEM Cologne group stage. The past three days of intense action in Germany have led us here. This guide will give you a clear, straightforward rundown of the teams, the matchups, and what to anticipate as the tournament unfolds.

Play-In Stage Recap

The play-in stage wrapped up with eight teams securing their spots in the group stage. These teams which are Liquid, Complexity, 9z, SAW, Falcons, FURIA, The MongolZ and paiN will now join top eight teams worldwide setting up a fiercely competitive tournament.

Group Stage Structure

The group stage is structured such that it consists of two groups each comprising of eight squads to be played under double elimination format. This structure ensures that even if they stumble early on there are more than one chances for teams to progress.

Teams in the Group Stage

Natus Vincere

  • Spirit
  • G2
  • Astralis
  • 9z
  • SAW
  • The MongolZ
  • paiN
  • MOUZ
  • Vitality
  • FaZe
  • Virtus.pro,
  • Complexity,
  • Liquid,
  • FURIA,
  • Falcons.

Matchups to Keep an Eye On

FaZe vs Liquid One of the most anticipated matches in Group B is between FaZe and Liquid. Both sides have a rich history and are known for their high skill levels as well as strategic playstyle. It is likely that this match would stand out during this group phase.

Virtus.Pro vs Complexity Another interesting match-up is taking place within Group B – Virtus.Pro versus Complexity – remembering their confrontation at Esports World Cup competition. Their performance against each other at this high pressure environment should be visible by public eye.

Schedule Majority of opening matches will take place on Saturday thereby guaranteeing a weekend full of thrilling counter-strike action.

Furia Eliminates Heroic to Qualify for IEM Cologne Playoffs

Furia has booked their spot at the cathedral after taking down Heroic in a close match. Both teams performed at their best but the Brazilians managed to edge out the European side with a narrow 2-1 victory.

Veto

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

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

Furia started strong on Mirage, racing to a 5-0 lead till Heroic got their first map on the board. Heroic got back on their feet and only to win 4 more rounds in the half, before Heroic came back with 4 more rounds to close the half.

The second half saw another close affair where both teams traded rounds before we concluded. Heroic was on the verge of returning when Furia got stopped right on its track. The Brazilians eventually closed out the map with a 13-11 scoreline.

Map 2: Anubis; Pick –Furia; Winner – Heroic

Heroic having struggled on Anubis in the past, came up with a game plan to stop Furia on their tracks. NertZ and degster were instrumental in opening up bomb sites that saw Furia perform terribly on their defense as Heroic closed the half with an 8-4 scoreline.

Heroic started the second half with a pistol round win upon which they extended their lead to 6 rounds before Furia put together a few rounds which wasn’t an issue as Heroic quickly closed it before Furia could make it challenging. Heroic won the map with a 13-7 scoreline.

Map 3: Nuke; Pick –Decider; Winner – Furia

Furia started strong with a pistol-round victory before Heroic got on the board with the first gun round. Despite Furia winning a few more throughout the half, Heroic closed it with a 2-round lead, winning the half 5-7.

Furia stepped up on their defense after winning the pistol round and only let Heroic win just enough to win the map. KSCERATO led the scoreline with 18 frags and a 1.34 rating as they started preparing for the cathedral.

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BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 1 Recap

Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series Season 3 – BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 1 featured a lot of excitement and great tactics from the 16 best teams. This day was filled with great fights as teams fought to become the frontrunners for the ultimate title and a lion’s share in the prize pool. Fans were treated to high-stakes performances and nail-biting finishes that set the tone for the rest of the Grand Finals. Here’s a recap of the exciting events from Day 1.

Recap of BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 1 Matches

Match 1 – Erangel

In the opening match, the final five teams were Team Tamilas, Carnival Gaming, Orangutan Gaming, WSB Gaming, and Reckoning Esports. The action heated up quickly as Team Tamilas’ MaxxyOP ran over WSB Gaming’s Zeref and ShikariJOD with his vehicle, eliminating the team. Following this, Reckoning Esports’ GravityJOD knocked Carnival Gaming’s Neyo while he was trying to enter the zone. Reckoning Esports’ Hunterz then used a perfectly timed grenade to finish off the remaining Carnival Gaming players.

The match came down to the last three teams: Orangutan Gaming, Team Tamilas, and Reckoning Esports. After an intense exchange, Team Tamilas’ Foxx delivered the final blow to Orangutan Gaming’s ATTANKI, leaving a 1v3 scenario between Reckoning Esports and Team Tamilas. Leveraging their number’s advantage, Team Tamilas overcame Reckoning Esports to claim victory.

Match 2 – Miramar

At the end moments of the second match, final six teams were surviving: Carnival Gaming, Orangutan Gaming, iQOO SouL, GodLike Esports, Global Esports, and Gods Reign. In a heated 4v4 encounter, Carnival Gaming triumphed over iQOO SouL with minimal casualties. Concurrently, Global Esports’ BEAST eliminated Orangutan Gaming’s AKop, resulting in Orangutan’s exit from the match. Gods Reign, who had been gatekeeping GodLike Esports, saw Zgod opting for a heal battle outside the zone.

As Global Esports and Carnival Gaming faced off, Carnival Gaming was eventually defeated and eliminated. The final three teams were GodLike Esports, Global Esports, and Gods Reign. With Zgod succumbing to the blue zone’s damage, the match narrowed down to Gods Reign versus Global Esports in a 2v3 situation favoring Global Esports. Demonstrating exceptional gameplay, Global Esports clinched the win.

Match 3 – Sanhok

The last five teams in Match 3 were Orangutan Gaming, iQOO SouL, WSB Gaming, Team X Spark, and Reckoning Esports. Reckoning Esports quickly dispatched Team X Spark’s SARANG, eliminating the team. Following a drawn-out battle, Orangutan Gaming managed to defeat Reckoning Esports in a 3v4 confrontation, with AKop showcasing his prowess by winning a crucial 1v2 fight.

As the match progressed, iQOO SouL, Orangutan Gaming, and WSB Gaming were the last three teams standing. AKop of Orangutan opted for a heal battle as iQOO SouL and WSB Gaming engaged in a 3v2 fight, with iQOO SouL emerging victorious without any losses. In the final moments, iQOO SouL finished off AKop to secure the match win.

Match 4 – Erangel

In the final match of Day 1, the last four teams were MOGO Esports, Orangutan Gaming, Team Tamilas, and Gods Reign. Team Tamilas found themselves caught between Orangutan and MOGO Esports, leading to their elimination. A chaotic 3v4 fight ensued, with Gods Reign and MOGO Esports each down to a single surviving player. Orangutan Gaming seized the opportunity, swiftly eliminating Gods Reign and then MOGO Esports to win the match.

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9z Dominate MIBR 2-0 at IEM Cologne 2024 Play-In Upper Bracket

9z outclassed MIBR in the upper bracket BO3 at the play-in stage of IEM Cologne 2024, relegating the latter to the lower bracket with a flawless 2-0 victory. Here’s what went down in the series. 

Map Veto

  • MIBR banned Dust2
  • 9z banned Vertigo
  • MIBR picked Ancient
  • 9z picked Nuke
  • MIBR banned Inferno
  • 9z banned Anubis
  • Mirage was left over

Game 1: Ancient (Pick: MIBR, Win: 9z, Final Score: 16-13)

MIBR found themselves a head start on the T-side of Ancient by grabbing a pistol-round win followed by another win on the anti-eco. They could get themselves the first buy-round of the map as well before 9z retaliated hard. 9z snatched the following round despite being on an eco, and capitalized on their now stronger economy to grab seven rounds in a row to head into the second half with a 7-5 lead.

9z secured the second pistol round on their T-side, but MIBR swiftly countered with a force-buy victory. Undeterred, 9z responded with their force-buy success, only to see MIBR reclaim momentum through another force-buy round. Capitalizing on this advantage, MIBR went on a five-round streak to establish an 11-9 lead. 9z could grab three of the remaining four rounds, forcing the game into overtime.

After grabbing two rounds on the T-side, 9z closed out the game with two consecutive wins on the CT-side to close the game with a 16-13 victory.

Game 2: Nuke (Pick: 9z, Win: 9z, Final Score: 13-3)

Nuke was pretty much a one-sided domination from 9z, who looked extremely comfortable on their map pick as they started it with a pistol-round win on the T-side. A failed force-buy attempt from MIBR enabled 9z to grab two additional rounds before conceding their first. In fact, MIBR could only grab two rounds in the first half as 9z headed to the stronger side of Nuke with an advantage of 10-2.

It didn’t take long for 9z to secure the game as they snatched the CT-side pistol round, which enabled them to grab the remaining three rounds that they needed to end the game with a dominant 13-2 score.

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How To Increase Communication Score in Dota 2?

To tackle the constantly rising toxicity in Dota 2, Valve has introduced a range of measures to counter and combat negative behavior within the game. While the concept of ‘Behavior Score’ has been a part of the game for a while, the impact of it on players was extremely limited.

Towards the end of 2023, Valve decided to revamp the behavior system of Dota 2 to reward positive behavior within the game while punishing negative behavior quite harshly. The introduction of the ‘Communication Score’ in Dota 2 marks a significant milestone in the game’s fight against toxicity. Although some players have criticized the system for potential abuse, it has proven to be highly effective in reducing toxic behavior within the game.

In layman’s terms, the Communication Score in Dota 2 is the representation of the quality of your in-game interactions. If you’re constantly being toxic in text chat or voice chat, your Communication Score is almost certain to plummet. On the other hand, Behavior Score is based on your overall actions in-game, and can be negatively impacted if you grief your games, destroy items, etc.

Having a low Communication Score can not only prevent you from chatting in the game, but it can also be detrimental to your ranked win rate as it will also prevent you from pinging ally abilities. If you’re finding yourself having a low Communication Score in Dota 2, and wish to raise it, we have you covered.

How To Increase Communication Score in Dota 2

dota 2 communication score

Increasing Communication Score in Dota 2 can often be difficult, especially if you’re in a low score bracket since you’re much more likely to be matched against equally toxic players.

However, there are a few things you can do in-game that will help you increase your Communication Score in Dota 2 fast.

Without further ado, let’s check out what you can do in Dota 2 to increase your Communication Score:

  • Never Tilt: Never lose your cool while playing Dota 2. Getting tilted can lead to toxic behavior and hurt your win rate, as it often results in poor decision-making. Remember, it’s just a game. If you find yourself getting frustrated, take a break and queue up later.
  • Mute Toxic Players: If a teammate is being toxic, mute them immediately without hesitation. While communication is important, especially in ranked games, it’s unlikely that a toxic player will contribute anything useful. It’s better to mute them and focus on the game.
  • Remain Positive in Chat: Start your games off with a polite ‘GL HF’, and end them with ‘GG WP’. Encourage your teammates, and appreciate them if anyone makes a good play. It’s not hard to be nice to other players, and it will certainly help you get more commends and increase your Communication Score.
  • Don’t Send Negative Messages: Typing out rude messages in chat is a surefire way to lower your Communication Score in Dota 2. We get it, Dota 2 games can get heated at times, but if you have a low Communication Score, it’s best to just suck it up and refrain from sending negative messages in the chat.