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Interview with Team Vitality India’s COD Mobile Roster: Insights and Ambitions for 2024

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Interview with Team Vitality India’s COD Mobile Roster: Insights and Ambitions for 2024

Team Vitality India recently announced a star-studded lineup for the Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) World Championship 2024, featuring a blend of international and homegrown talent. This team, ready to make a significant impact on the global stage, includes renowned players such as two-time world champion Brian “Tectonic” Michel, French star Gustav “Marvel”, former Tribe Gaming player Solomon “Solo” Smith, and emerging Indian talents Samruddha “SAMs” Ghadge, Samartha Ganesh “JOKOs” Ghadge, and newcomer Viper. The team will be coached by the experienced Darian “ZIM” Abreu.

TalkEsport had the opportunity to interview Team Vitality India’s CODM World Championship 2024 roster, gaining insights into their journeys, motivations, and expectations. The players shared their experiences and thoughts on joining Team Vitality, the challenges they anticipate, and their excitement about competing in India.

The Inspirational Journeys of Team Vitality India Players

Each player has a unique and inspiring journey in esports. Team Vitality India players shared their unique stories in this industry. Solo, reflecting on his path, shared, “My journey has been long and arduous, full of twists and turns, and I’m excited to be playing for Team Vitality now in India.” Mxrvel echoed similar sentiment, expressing his enthusiasm, he stated, “My journey has been great so far. I’ve been really enjoying the environment and I’m excited to achieve new goals with Team Vitality.” JOKOs, a long-standing member of Team Vitality, expressed his excitement about the new beginnings, stating, “This year I’m extremely excited to achieve new heights with my new teammates, who are among the best in the world.”

SAMS highlighted the ups and downs of his career, expressing gratitude for the new opportunities, he stated, “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to play with new players and excited to represent Team Vitality again this year.” Viper, the youngest member, shared his transition from casual play to competitive esports, stating, “I’ve built a strong view for myself and am ready to take on new challenges with Team Vitality.” Lastly, Tectonic, a seasoned champion, expressed his eagerness for the international experience, saying, “India has been great, I’m enjoying the team. The experiences have been amazing, and I’m really excited for the opportunity to play internationally.”

Team Vitality India’s Players Share Their Motivation and Experiences

The motivation behind joining Team Vitality India varies among the players, yet they are united by a common goal of securing the top spot on the global stage. Solo revealed that he was particularly convinced by Coach ZIM to join the team. He further expressed his trust in his teammates and his desire to play alongside them. Mxrvel revealed that he was motivated by the opportunity to play internationally for the first time. Tectonic shared that the chance to explore the unknown was what drove him to join the team.

JOKOs and SAMS both admired Team Vitality’s involvement in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), and eagerly jumped at the opportunity to join their CODM team. Coach ZIM viewed the opportunity to join “one of the most prestigious organizations” as a unique challenge, aiming to turn around the franchise.

Solo, Mxrvel, and Tectonic shared their experiences with the Indian esports scene. Solo appreciated the unwavering support from Indian fans, which was a new experience for him. Mxrvel found the competitive environment and the enthusiastic fanbase quite exciting. Tectonic also enjoyed the competition and stated that the impressions of the region and country have been amazing.

Synergy and Team Dynamics in Team Vitality India

Despite coming from diverse backgrounds, the team has successfully gelled together. Solo noted that they are alike in many ways and have developed a great vibe together. Mxrvel mentioned that any minor issues are quickly resolved with the help of the Coach and Management. Tectonic was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly the integration has been. JOKOs admitted initial concerns about cultural and language differences but found that it isn’t that tough, and their bond has strengthened both in and out of the game. SAMS highlighted that each player brings something valuable to the table and he is learning from his teammates everyday.

Tectonic is a renowned player in the COD Mobile community and has won the COD Mobile World Championship 2022 with his former team Tribe Gaming. Leveraging his past world championship experience, Tectonic aims to guide the team to victory. 

Prior to joining Team Vitality India, Mxrvel has primarily played in the European circuit for almost his entire career. Drawing from his previous experience and moving to the Indian circuit, he stated that the different play styles and approaches across regions are the main challenges. He plans to prepare by maintaining a good baseline of practice and preparation.

The addition of new players has significantly impacted the team dynamic. SAMS observed that the new teammates are more experienced and more “bigger picture oriented”, which is crucial for their development. JOKOs echoed similar sentiment, appreciating the dedication and goal-oriented nature of the new players. SAMS and JOKOS revealed that the synergy with the new team has been built through spending time together outside of practice, such as dining, gym sessions, and other activities, which have strengthened their bond and improved communication.

Viper, the newest and youngest addition, is eager to prove himself. He expressed his admiration for his teammates, particularly Solo, Mxrvel, and Tectonic, whom he looks up to. “Honestly, everyone on the team is someone I look up to in my role. I’m an SMG and Sniper, Solo is one of the best and most respected aggressive SMGs in the world and I looked up to him when he was in LG and Tribe, Mxrvel is one of the top 3 snipers in the world and I learned so much from every tournament of his in Europe and at Worlds, and I consider Tectonic to be the greatest player of all time (GOAT)!” he added.

Team Vitality India’s Expectations from CODM World Championship 2024

The team unanimously aims for the top spot in the CODM World Championship 2024, embodying the motto “#1 or nothing.” 

Coach ZIM’s main goal is to establish an international powerhouse team and secure strong placements and championships. He has worked with each team member in their native regions, making it easier to piece them together. The recruitment process focused on finding players who exhibit leadership skills, accountability, and a drive to be the best, ensuring a cohesive and determined team.

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How to Complete the Secret Metallica Quest in Fortnite?

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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How to Complete the Secret Metallica Quest in Fortnite?

It has since been revealed that there is a hidden quest in Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 3 which grants XP when you manage to find it. Fear not, cause we have got you covered!

Keep reading to find out more about the easter egg and where you can find a secret Metallica memorial in Fortnite!

The Fortnite x Metallica collaboration

After the sleuth of leaks and teasers, the Fortnite X Metallica collaboration finally arrived in Chapter 5, season 3. The Metallica collab has brought in an exciting new collection of cosmetics, rewards, and tonnes of XP for the ones willing to go the extra mile. 

That said, there is more. Lots of people have reported that there is a hidden Metallica easter egg within the map, that pays tribute to one of the past members of the band. 

Metallica’s Cliff Burton memorial in Fortnite

The Cliff Burton memorial easter egg is close to the hearts of many of the band’s fans, which can be found in the underground tunnel areas beneath loot islands in Fortnite. Albeit, you will need to survive and engage a few circles before getting to this spot as the loot here spawns in the later stages of the game, meaning dropping in straight from the bus and camping here – is not a viable strategy, you noobs.

The loot island, or the floating island, is hard to miss once it spawns and you will be notified of its location as soon as it spawns. There’s always a rift nearby which can help you land at the top.

From there you just have to follow the marker on your map like a kid behind a PS5 and find the island. Once you are on there, look for a cave-like area underneath the stage where you can find a bright “Gutbombs Tasteland” sign.

Simply continue following the path till you reach a wall with graffiti spelling out “Cliff ‘Em All” surrounded by furniture and speakers. 

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How much XP does the Metallica easter egg in Fortnite grant?

If it is your first time out there finding the easter egg, you will automatically unlock an achievement for discovering the secret quest and will earn 10,000 XP. 

This easter egg in particular is a tribute to the legendary ex-bassist, Cliff Burton, who died in a tour bus incident in 1986. 

On a lighter note, do remember that we have a secret quest for you. Click this link, find the follow button, and hit it with your pickaxe to get exciting updates in real time. To read more articles on everything Fortnite, click here.

Pokemon Go Spelunker’s Cove: Catch Shiny Crabrawler, double the candies & more from June 15!

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Pokemon Go Spelunker’s Cove: Catch Shiny Crabrawler, double the candies & more from June 15!

Niantic’s Pokémon Go just announced their water and rock type Pokémon event called “Spelunker’s Cove” which much to the happiness of the community,  seems to coincide with the ongoing Pokémon Go Fest: Madrid. 

The event will be up from June 15th till June 18th and will have inflated spawn rates for water and Rock type Pokèmons. 

What are some exciting rewards to win during the Spelunker’s Cove event?

As we saw earlier, spawn rates of certain types of Pokémon and any candies obtained by catching them will be doubled. It was even mentioned that Crabrawler is also making its “shiny” debut, so if the gods of luck are by your side, you may even see a shiny one!

Well, here is the list of items & other perks you can win during the Pokémon “Spelunker’s Cove” event, including the paid event ‘Time Research’ and the Field Research Tasks and spawns. 

But before we move on, what is “Timed Research”?

Timed Research is a paid “premium” iteration of the event that costs $1.99 (~₹167) and the battle pass makes it worth the value due to the guaranteed Crabrawler encounters that help you progress in the game. 

‘BEACH BASH’ STEP 1 OF 1

Power up Pokémon 5 times (2 Premium Battle Passes)

Explore 5 km (Crabrawler encounter)

Spin 10 PokéStops (Crabrawler encounter)

Catch 20 Pokémon (Crabrawler encounter)

Power up Pokémon 10 times (Crabrawler encounter)

Rewards: 3 Premium Battle Passes, Crabrawler encounter, 20 Crabrawler Candy

Pokemon Go Spelunker's Cove

Pokémon Go Spelunker’s Cove event: Field Research rewards

Spinning a PokéStop should give you a chance at getting assigned one of these tasks:

  • Catch 5 rock-type Pokémon (Geodude, Nosepass, or Binacle encounter)
  • Win a raid (Carbink, Crabrawler, or Jangmo-o encounter)
  • Power up Pokémon 10 times (Crabrawler encounter)
  • Spin 5 PokéStops (5 Poké Balls, 2 potions, or 2 revives)

Pokémon Go Spelunker’s Cove event: Boosted Spawn rates

As we saw earlier, the spawn rates have been buffed for water and rock type Pokémons, namely:

All of which will be spawning more frequently during the entirety of the event. 

Pokémon Go Spelunker’s Cove event: Raid Targets

The following Pokémon will be available as a part of raids during the time of the event: 

Crabrawler (1-star)

Wimpod (1-star)

Jangmo-o (1-star)

Onix (3-star)

Kabutops (3-star)

Crawdaunt (3-star)
To read from the Pokémon archives, click here. For updated information on the Pokémon event, stay tuned!

Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumors: Leaks Spark Hope for Zidane’s Return

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumors: Leaks Spark Hope for Zidane’s Return

Ever since the Final Fantasy 7: Remake and Rebirth came out, the community has gone haywire over the series, and there has been discussion about how the Final Fantasy 9 title, is the best title in the series for a remake despite Square Enix not having confirmed if there is even a makeover hitting the market. 

But, recently a new leak that broke out a few days back changed it all. EpicDB, a scraping and storage website that tracks every single listing there is on the Epic Games store, invoked the dousing fire i.e. the hope of the community for the game’s remake.

How was the game launch found?

Well, there were some tries to hide them behind codenames such as “Momo” a file that was found as a part of the leaks, but on dividing deeper into the directories, certain files were detected that had files with the title name “Final Fantasy” on them. 

The other reason why the suspicion is confirmed is because of the listing being against Square Enix and their infamous DLC names like “Thief’s Knives” that are planned for pre-orders, most likely tied to Zidane. There were even references to the card game in Final Fantasy 9’s “Tetra Master”.

So when is Final Fantasy 9: Remake launching? 

It is a wild guessing game at this point. Considering behind the scenes listing configurations were made and found, it could be as early as the coming month or as late as the end of 2024, we will never know. But an interesting fact is the existence of these listings dating back to 2023, making it unclear as to whether they hold any weightage. 

Despite a lot of excited community members tweeting at Square Enix, they have been mum about the entire situation.

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How To Download Valorant Console Limited Beta on PS5?

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Download Valorant Console Limited Beta on PS5?

The highly anticipated Valorant Console limited beta is now live, and fans of the competitive shooter genre are currently able to tune into the game via their favorite consoles.

To download the game and participate in the closed beta, players will first have to register for the Valorant limited beta through the game’s official website. Once done, they’ll be able to download and install the Valorant on their desired consoles.

If you’re looking for further instructions on how to download and play the Valorant console limited beta, we have you covered.

Valorant Console Beta: How To Download & Install

To participate in the Valorant console beta, simply follow these steps:

  • Head over to the official website of Valorant Console.
  • Hit ‘Register Now’.
  • Create a Riot account. If you already have one, you can proceed to log in to your existing account.
  • Once you finish the sign up process, you’ll have automatically opted into the Valorant console closed beta.

Now that you’re a part of the limited beta for Valorant consoles, all that’s left for you to do is download and play the game.

Valorant Console

To download and install Valorant console limited beta on PS5, simply follow these steps:

  • Sign in to your device
  • Head over to the PlayStation Store
  • Hit the search bar and look for ‘Valorant’
  • Download the Valorant limited beta and finish the installation process
  • Launch the game from your library.

And that’s it! That’s all you need to do to download and play the Valorant console limited beta on your PlayStation 5.

BGIS 2024 Points Table: Semifinals Week 2 Day 3

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BGIS 2024 Points Table: Semifinals Week 2 Day 3

Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2024 (BGIS 2024) Semifinals have entered Week 2, and the competition is heating up as the 24 participating teams battle it out for the final spots in the Grand Finals. Eight teams have already qualified for the Grand Finals from Semifinals Week 1, and the remaining eight will qualify from this Semifinals Week 2. As Day 3 of BGIS 2024 Semifinals Week 2 wraps up, let’s have a look at the BGIS 2024 Points Table to see the current leaders.

BGIS 2024 Points Table After Semifinals Week 2 Day 3

The third day of the BGIS 2024 Semifinals Week 2 has now concluded, providing a clearer picture of the standings and which teams are emerging as frontrunners in the race to Grand Finals. Here are the BGIS 2024 points table after the third day of Semifinals Week 2:

RankTeamWWCDFin. Pts.Plc. Pts.Total Pts.
1Carnival Gaming28133114
2MOGO Esports16246108
3Venom26240102
4Team Limra2524294
5Rivalry Esports1533992
6Galaxy1573491
7Reckoning Esports1593190
88bit1503686
9RTGxIND2462874
10Hydrabad Hydras1413374
11Entity0422870
12iNSANE Esports1402969
13Insidious Esports0462268
14Voltx1342761
15Godlike Esports1431861
16Magnet Esports1332255
17Livecraft0401454
18THW Esports0421254
197Shore Esports0341347
20LOC Esports0281442
21Inspiration Esports0181028
22NiY Esports015318
23Prime Espots0628
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BGIS 2024 Points Table After Semifinals Week 2 Day 3

BGIS 2024 Semifinals Week 2 features the 24 teams that did not advance directly to the Grand Finals from the first week. These teams are divided into three groups of eight. Over the course of four days, these groups will compete, where every team will face off against each other within their group. The top 8 teams from this stage, based on their cumulative performance and points on the BGIS 2024 Points Table, will secure the final spots in the Grand Finals.

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When Does Valorant Episode 8 Act 3 Competitive Queue End?

Sonu Banerjee
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When Does Valorant Episode 8 Act 3 Competitive Queue End?

With the end date of Valorant Episode 8 Act 3 rapidly approaching, fans of the competitive shooter from throughout the globe are eager to know more about when the current Valorant Episode will come to an end.

The conclusion of Valorant Episode 8 Act 3 means that the highly anticipated Episode 9 update hits the live servers, and it will also introduce the new map Abyss to the competitive queues. Riot may also have other changes for the upcoming Valorant 9.0 update, but the detailed patch notes haven’t been revealed at the time of writing.

So, if you’re wondering, “When does the Valorant Episode 8 Act 3 competitive queue end?” then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about the end date of Valorant Episode 8 Act 3, including specific end times for all regions.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 3 Competitive Queue End Date

Taking a look at the current ‘Act Rank’ tab of Valorant reveals that Valorant Episode 8 Act 3 will come to an end on June 24, 2024, at 11 pm PDT. 

Below, we’ve listed the specific end times for the competitive queues across all regions:

  • North America: June 24, 2024, at 11:00 pm PDT
  • South America: June 24, 2024, at 11:00 pm PDT
  • Europe: June 25, 2024, at 10:00 pm CEST
  • Korea: June 25, 2024, at 11:00 pm KST
  • India: June 25, 2024, at 07:30 pm IST

Players will only be able to queue for ranked games till the aforementioned times in each region. If you’re looking to reach a specific rank goal before the Episode 8 end date, now would be a good time to start grinding.

How to Complete Euro Throwbacks Objectives in EA FC 24?

Aritra Patra
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How to Complete Euro Throwbacks Objectives in EA FC 24?

The EURO Throwback Objective is part of the “Make Your Mark” promo in EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team. This promo celebrates players making their first appearance in major tournaments like the EURO or Copa America by giving them boosted cards. The objective is available until July 11th, giving players ample time to complete it.

The EURO Throwbacks Objective consists of five segments, each with specific requirements that need to be met. Three of these segments involve solving puzzles provided by Electronic Arts. Completing all five segments will earn you 2,000 XP, the UEFA Euro 2024 Pitch Trophy, and an 87 x2 Rare Gold Players Pack.

How to Complete Euro Throwbacks Objectives in EA FC 24?

Euro Throwbacks Objectives in EA FC 24

Here is how to complete all the five tasks in Euro Throwbacks:

  • Le Roi Challenge – France (Michel Platini) To complete this challenge, you need to score nine goals using players from France in any game mode.
  • Greek Triumph Challenge – Greece or Portugal For this challenge, you must win a match in any game mode while having at least four players from either Greece or Portugal in your starting 11.
  • One of a Kind Challenge – Cristiano Ronaldo To conquer this challenge, you’ll need to score at least two goals per match in five separate matches using any version of Cristiano Ronaldo in any game mode.
  • Three in 15 Minutes Challenge – Turkey This challenge involves recreating Turkey’s dramatic comeback in 2008 from being 2-0 down to winning 3-2 in the final 15 minutes. You must win a match by scoring at least three goals using players from Turkey in any game mode.
  • Trophy Cabinet Challenge – Germany and Spain To achieve this challenge, you need to win four matches while using at least five players from each of Germany and Spain in your starting 11 in any game mode. These two nations are the only ones to have won the European Championship three times.

Upon completing all five segments of the EURO Throwback Objective, you will receive:

  • 2,000 XP: This will help you progress through the seasonal XP rewards.
  • UEFA Euro 2024 Pitch Trophy: A unique in-game item to showcase your achievement.
  • 87 x2 Rare Gold Players Pack: A valuable pack that can significantly boost your Ultimate Team.

League of Legends Faker Ahri Bundle is ‘Breaking Consumer Protection Law’, Brazilian Players Claim

Sonu Banerjee
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League of Legends Faker Ahri Bundle is ‘Breaking Consumer Protection Law’, Brazilian Players Claim

Within the short span of time since its release, the League of Legends Faker Ahri bundle has repeatedly found itself amid the center of controversy as the game’s player base has called out Riot Games for setting ridiculously high price tags on LoL cosmetics.

Recently, Brazilian LoL players have further alleged that the Immortalized Legend Collection might be violating the country’s consumer protection laws, as Riot is selling the Ahri skin exclusively as part of a large bundle.

In a Reddit thread made on June 13th, user ‘Macaulyn’ explains that “[The Ahri skin bundle parts] are not available [separately], despite Riot having always kept the law of Venda Casada in mind when selling bundles in Brazil.”

It seems that the Ahri skin bundle parts are not sold separately in Brazil, despite that literally being against the law
byu/Macaulyn inleagueoflegends

Other Redditors in the thread were swift to point out that a similar situation happened in Overwatch 2 back in October 2022, when Blizzard sold certain items as part of a Halloween bundle. Later, the company enabled players to buy the contents of all the bundles in the game individually through the in-game store.

Many Brazilian LoL players have reported this issue to PROCON, the country’s consumer protection agency, hoping that Riot will allow them to purchase individual items from the Immortalized Legend Collection without having to spend such a large sum on the entire bundle.

Whether the reports to PROCON lead to any changes in the sale of the bundle’s contents remains to be seen.

How to Fix ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ in Fortnite?

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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How to Fix ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ in Fortnite?

If you have been playing Fortnite a lot lately, chances are you have come across the ‘failed to download supervised settings’ issue. It is one of the annoyingly persistent issues that has been keeping us away from the game with little to no explanation from the developers.

The game doesn’t explain what the error “failed to download supervised settings” really means, so it’s understandably puzzling. While there is no guidebook to fixing it, a few simple methods can do the trick.

How to Fix ‘Failed to Download Supervised Settings’ in Fortnite?

Regardless of what console or PC you are playing on, restarting it might fix any underlying network issues that might be keeping the game from connecting to the necessary servers. Shut down your console, wait for a while, check the cables, and try again.

Reset your internet connection by shutting off your modem and leaving it that way for a short while. Check the game once more after plugging it back in and allowing it to restart. Make sure no firewall is interrupting your network connection behind the scenes beforehand.

Wait for a while to see if the issue has been from the side of EPIC which tends to get resolved sooner rather than later.

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