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Marvel Rivals Executives Arrested for Alleged $139 Million Money Laundering

Pranav Nalawade
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Marvel Rivals Executives Arrested for Alleged $139 Million Money Laundering

Surprisingly enough, several employees from NetEase, in charge of developing and publishing the highly anticipated Marvel Rivals, have come forward and been arrested on charges of conspiring in a very complicated money-laundering operation. It seems that about 139 million USD has been funneled through illegal contracts with as many as 28 different business entities.

The arrests happened during a planned meeting in Hangzhou, China. The local authorities conducted a major sting operation. Among those arrested were a senior executive, Xiang Lang, and eight former employees. Chinese news from Leifeng reported that the money laundering involved a portion of existing business dealings, estimated at 2 billion Chinese Yuan or approximately 274 million USD.

As the investigations continue to roll out, the case has, meanwhile, left in its shadow a gaming giant like NetEase-an industry player known for titles like Naraka: Bladepoint and Diablo Immortal, not to mention even an experimental gacha game in Tom and Jerry: Chase housing an esports scene that is burgeoning in itself.

Marvel Rivals’ Impact

Despite the controversy, NetEase has reassured fans that the release schedule remains unchanged for Marvel Rivals on December 6, 2024. The game has built up considerable hype with its slick beta and the announcement of Moon Knight as a playable character. Within the ever-changing hero-shooter market, Marvel Rivals can go toe-to-toe against genre staples like Overwatch despite this internal upheaval.

Broader Implications for NetEase

This high-profile scandal has raised questions about NetEase’s corporate governance and the broader implications it will have on its reputation. Although the company’s games are mainly popular in Asia, they have gained considerable success in Western markets. However, this incident may dampen international partnerships and unnerve investors as authorities investigate the case.

With much still coming to light and the amount laundered not yet known, it’s a compassionate time for NetEase. The company’s capability to insulate its flagship projects from this development is what will make it stand the test of time in the competitive world of game development. For now, the big hope is that Marvel Rivals hits its expected launch. At the same time, fans and investors alike continue to track developments.

What to Expect From Perfect World Shanghai Major Americas RMR

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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What to Expect From Perfect World Shanghai Major Americas RMR

RMR has been the gateway to the Major ever since its inception and this year is no different. The Perfect World Shanghai major has implemented several changes across the board but the core idea for qualifying to a Major remains the same as teams fight it out in a Swiss format to find a place in the RMR.

Day 1

  • FURIA v. Legacy – 09:30AM
  • Liquid v. Wildcard – 09:30AM
  • Complexity v. BESTIA – 10:30AM
  • paiN v. Nouns – 10:30AM
  • 9z v. RED Canids – 11:30AM
  • M80 v. BOSS – 11:30AM
  • MIBR v. KRÜ – 12:30PM
  • Imperial v. Case – 12:30PM

The conclusion of the opening day will lead to initial standings which will decide the fate of the teams moving forward.

Liquid comes into the RMR as clear favorites to make it to the major without having much trouble as they have managed to hold a respectable form despite not making deep runs in most tournaments but they are clearly the best team to come out of North America.

Shanghai 2024 Counter-Strike 2 Major

Complexity has done well but inconsistencies in their form might come back to haunt them at the Major given the forgiving nature and the level of competition at the North American RMR. They have the talent and the experience but lack that little push for the big games to push through.

Furia, despite significant performances in recent tournaments, has remained under the radar for the better part of the year. IEM Rio was a flash of their true abilities where they bested NAVI who eventually went on to win the tournament, speaks volumes about their preset level.

Liquid, Furia, and CoL are the biggest names competing at the North American RMR, while there are the likes of M80 and MIBR, having 7 slots could be the key for much lesser known to make it to the major from North America.

Genshin Impact 5.2 Update: Release Date, Banners & More

Sonu Banerjee
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Genshin Impact 5.2 Update: Release Date, Banners & More

HoYoverse has recently revealed the details for the highly anticipated Genshin Impact 5.2 update, and fans of the action RPG are excited to know more about what the new patch will bring to the game.

The upcoming ‘Tapestry of Spirit and Flame’ update is set to bring a plethora of new content to Genshin Impact including two new characters, new quests, map updates, and much more.

Without further ado, let’s check out everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact 5.2 update, including its release date, banners, and more.

Genshin Impact 5.2 Update: Release Date

Genshin Impact 5.2

As already confirmed by the developers, the Genshin Impact 5.2 update will hit the live servers on November 20, 2024, introducing all the aforementioned content to the game. The servers will go down for a few hours once the ongoing version 5.1 phase 2 comes to an end.

Here are the expected release dates for the Genshin Impact 5.2 update across all regions:

  • US: Tuesday 19th November, 7pm PT
  • Japan: Wednesday 20th November, 12pm JST
  • Australia: Wednesday 20th November, 2pm AET
  • UK: Wednesday 20th November, 3am GMT
  • Europe: Wednesday 20th November, 4am CET

Genshin Impact 5.2 Update: Banners

The Genshin Impact 5.2 update Phase 1 banners will feature the new characters Chasca and Ororon. Chasca is a 5-star Anemo archer who will see her debut banner span from November 20, 2024 to December 10, 2024, while the 5-Star Pyro archer Lyney will have his own rerun banner.

The Electro archer Ororon is another new character who will be a boosted 4-star on each banner, but the other 4-star characters are still unknown at the time of writing.

NaVi, TJB, and Nigma Galaxy Secure Spots in PMGC 2024 Grand Finals; IHC Esports Eliminated

Hoax
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NaVi, TJB, and Nigma Galaxy Secure Spots in PMGC 2024 Grand Finals; IHC Esports Eliminated

The road to the PUBG Mobile Global Championship of 2024 has been fierce so far. Natus Vincere, TJB, and Nigma Galaxy have now secured the top three positions in Group Red to directly qualify for the PMGC 2024 Grand Finals. This is a huge achievement for them, putting them within the best ranks of teams in the world for this coming championship match in December.

On the other hand, the teams finishing from fourth to eleventh place move on to the Survival Stage on November 20-22 and will compete for the remaining slots into the PMGC 2024 Grand Finals. The twelfth to sixteenth place teams in Group Red were eliminated from the competition. Matches for Group Yellow and Group Red are over, and attention will be on Group Green, whose games take place from November 14-17.

Natus Vincere, TJB, and Nigma Galaxy Shows Dominating Performance

The tough fight in Group Red witnessed Natus Vincere emerge right at the top once again with their consistent, strong performance. With 186 points, NAVI maintained their victory on the backbone of four pivotal Chicken Dinners and a staggering total of 114 kills throughout the 24 games, proof that they were ready to take on everybody on their way to the highest prize of the Finals.

TJB from China, though having a rather slow start, pulled off an extraordinary comeback. Sitting as far back as tenth place after Day 1, TJB picked up in the latter stages and accumulated a total of 177 points with five Chicken Dinners, the highest number taken home by any team in Group Red. Putting up a total of 112 kills.

Nigma Galaxy again put on a consistent and strong display. Focus and execution enabled the team to lock in third place with 172 points, including two Chicken Dinners and 101 kills in 24 matches. The team was stable and moved at a steady pace in a very competitive group. This position was enough to secure them a place in the finals in December.

Other teams in the running include IW NRX, Falcons Force, and ASI8, all of which have come out with relatively small point differences between them, falling short of the cutoff into the Grand Finals. They will get another chance in the Survival Stage, where the competition will be more intense as the participating teams will fight for the last few slots in the Grand Finals.

Defending Champions IHC Esports Eliminated from PMGC 2024

However, for some teams, it was an early goodbye. Among them, one of the notable ones was the bad performance of defending champions, HC Esports, throughout this season. As defending champions, the Mongolian squad IHC Esports had high hopes. However, they finished twelfth in the standings, ultimately getting eliminated out of PMGC 2024.

With matches of Group Green drawing closer, as well as the Survival Stage thereafter, anticipation is further building up. Seven teams have so far confirmed a spot at the Grand Finals, and they will be facing off in December for the championship title.

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How To Get Arcane Season 2 Drops in Valorant

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Get Arcane Season 2 Drops in Valorant

The second season of Arcane has just dropped, bringing with it an exciting opportunity for Valorant fans to get some exclusive rewards for themselves including two limited-time Player Cards.

The Arcane season 2 Player Cards will be given out in the form of Twitch Drops, and fans don’t have much longer to get these rewards before they disappear.

If you’re eager to add one of the limited Arcane Player Cards to your Valorant collection, we have you covered.

In this article, we take a look at everything you need to know about how to get the Arcane season 2 drops in Valorant.

Valorant Arcane Season 2 Drops: All Rewards & How To Get

First, let’s check out all the available drops for Arcane Season 2 in Valorant:

  • Vi Player Card – ‘Horrors I’ve Seen’
  • Jinx Player Card – ‘From My Perspective’

The Vi Player Card was offered to Valorant players who tuned into the official stream for the Arcane Season 2 premiere on the Riot Games Twitch channel and watched for at least 30 minutes.

Arcane 2.0 Player Cards

If you missed out on the Vi Player Card, don’t worry, because you can still get the Jinx Player Card by watching the Arcane streams between November 16-23 for at least an hour on the same Twitch channel.

In order to be eligible for these exclusive drops, you have to make sure that your Riot account is linked to your Twitch channel.

You can link your Twitch account with your Riot account by following a few simple steps:

  • Click on your profile picture located on the top-right of your screen.
  • Go to ‘Settings’.
  • Head over to the Connections tab.
  • Find ‘Riot Games’ and hit ‘Connect’.

How to Get the Ice Spice Skin in Fortnite?

Aritra Patra
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How to Get the Ice Spice Skin in Fortnite?

Get ready to spice up your Fortnite wardrobe with a dash of icy spice. Popular American rapper Ice Spice is featured in Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix for the first time ever. Her style and highly energetic music characterize her, and she is going to take the game by storm.

When is the Ice Spice Skin Releasing?

Mark that date in your calendar: November 14, 2024. It is the day the Ice Spice skin drops in the Fortnite Item Shop during Week 3 of Chapter 2 Remix.

You can choose between these two outfits:

  • Standard Ice Spice Outfit: The classic look of Ice Spice.
  • Rap Princess Ice Spice Outfit: A more flashy version, featuring a “Benny The Jeweler’s” princess necklace.

How to Get the Ice Spice Skin?

Ice Spice Skin Fortnite

To acquire the Ice Spice skin, follow these steps:

  • Boot up your favorite gaming portal and sign in to Fortnite.
  • Go to Fortnite’s in-game Item Shop.
  • Find the Ice Spice skin and other skins relating to it.
  • Choose an outfit and proceed to buy using V-Bucks

This one is unofficial, but expect the price to be around 1,500 V-Bucks for the outfit and 2,400 V-Bucks in the bundle.

Football Legends Codes for November 2024

Aritra Patra
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Football Legends Codes for November 2024

Get into the electrifying world of Football Legends, an elite Roblox experience perfectly recreating the essence of the NFL. In this 7v7 showdown, you’ll witness the class of traditional football mechanics, ranging from diving tackles to soaring interceptions.

Use your collected in-game coins to create the avatar you want, or boost your collection with our latest Football Legends codes.

Football Legends Codes for November 2024

  • 10mvisits: 1000 Coins
  • 6000LIKES: 1000 Coins
  • 10kfavs: 1000 Coins
  • SPOOKY: 1 Halloween Trail Case
Football Legends

How to Redeem Your Football Legends Codes

You can redeem codes easily, with the following straightforward steps:

  • Open Roblox and navigate to the game Football Legends.
  • Scroll to the left of the page to see a menu called Settings.
  • Click “Claim Code Here” and choose “Codes”.
  • Type an active code into the text field.
  • Click on the “Claim!” button to get your in-game rewards instantly!

Asmongold Reveals FBI Contact Over $30K Streamer Bounty

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Asmongold Reveals FBI Contact Over $30K Streamer Bounty

Asmongold revealed that he was contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a $30,000 bounty proposed by another Twitch streamer, but he decided not to take any action.  

During his stream on November 8, a viewer mentioned they had seen a clip of a ‘streamer offering a $30k bounty’ on him and pointed out that they ‘didn’t get banned.’ In response, Asmon initially said that the person was ‘just joking around.’  

After a brief pause, he provided more details, stating, ‘The FBI actually got in touch with me about that.’ Explaining why he chose ‘not to file any charges,’ he added, ‘I rewatched the clip and she clearly wasn’t referring to me, so I thought it was a waste of time.’

While Asmon didn’t name any individuals at first, a viewer later mentioned former Blizzard employee Mark Kern, known as Grummz, as the real target of the bounty, with Twitch streamer Denims humorously offering $30,000 to anyone who could make Grummz ‘vanish.’

Toneman, who initially offered a $20,000 bounty on Grummz, was banned from X/Twitter as a result. ‘She wasn’t talking to me, which is why I didn’t escalate it, even though it might have seemed that way,’ Asmon explained.  

Prior to this conversation, Asmon had been discussing the suspension of the Twitch streamer Central Committee after they made comments about YouTube and the content creator Destiny on Kick.  

Referring to Destiny, Central Committee, also known as Mike from PA, stated, ‘Holy s**t guys, if you’re in Florida, I have an opportunity for you. If you want to make $100k, let me know.’  While the length of the ban is still uncertain, the Central Committee later admitted that they ‘earned the ban,’ claiming the remark was just a ‘joke.’  

Asmongold is no stranger to bans for controversial remarks, having faced a two-week suspension from Twitch last October for his comments about Palestine.

For more such updates stay tuned to Talkesport!

Deadlock November 10 Update Changes Soul Sharing Rules, Nerfs Yamato: Patch Notes Revealed

Sonu Banerjee
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Deadlock November 10 Update Changes Soul Sharing Rules, Nerfs Yamato: Patch Notes Revealed

Valve is switching up the soul sharing rules for Deadlock with the latest update, and it’s expected to solve some issues that players have been facing since the last major update of the MOBA.

For the uninitiated, the November 7 Deadlock update brought with it a plethora of new changes to the game. Not only did it introduce the new hero Trapper to Deadlock, but it also altered the ongoing meta of the hero shooter by changing the soul sharing rules after the end of the laning phase.

While the update to the soul sharing rules was generally appreciated by the community, it also raised concerns for many players as the new rules hindered the comeback potential for teams that were falling behind.

Luckily, the devs seem to have taken note of the community’s feedback as Valve has swiftly addressed this issue with today’s Deadlock update. The new Deadlock patch changes the soul sharing rules once again to prevent teams from snowballing games with little to no room for counterplay, while also introducing a bunch of minor nerfs to Yamato.

Deadlock November 10 Update Patch Notes Revealed

Deadlock Soul Sharing

Without further ado, let’s check out the detailed patch notes for the November 10 Deadlock update, as confirmed by Valve:

  • Soul Sharing ratios post-lane reduced from 100/100/66/50/40/33% to 100/75/50/35/28/22% (for 1/2/3/4/5/6 players)
  • Yamato: Shadow Transformation Bullet and Spirit Resist reduced from 60% to 50%
  • Yamato: Shadow Transformation Heal reduced from 30% to 25%
  • Yamato: Shadow Transformation duration reduced from 6s to 5.5s
  • Paradox: Paradoxical Swap time increased by 0.1s (to help with camera)

New Dota 2 Hero Kez Buffed Within a Day of Its Release

Sonu Banerjee
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New Dota 2 Hero Kez Buffed Within a Day of Its Release

Only a day has passed since the addition of Kez to Dota 2, and the hero has already received some significant buffs that are certain to help boost his win rate in the current meta.

For the uninitiated, Kez is the newest addition to the ever-expanding roster of Dota 2 heroes and was introduced to the MOBA with the highly anticipated Crownfall Act 4 update. 

Despite the hero possessing a strong kit filled with interesting abilities alongside two deadly ultimates, he seemed rather underwhelming and suffered from awful win rates across all skill brackets.

As a result, Valve has deployed a patch that aims to buff certain aspects of the new Dota 2 hero to make him a viable pick in the ongoing meta.

Dota 2 Kez Buffs Explained

Dota 2 Kez

The latest Dota 2 patch has not only given Kez 2 base armor from the start of the game, but it has also increased the hero’s overall move speed by 5 units. The Falcon Rush attack rate for his Sai has also been decreased considerably.

Here are the detailed patch notes for the November 8th Dota 2 update, as confirmed by Valve:

Gameplay Update

Kez:
  • Base Armor increased from 0 to 2
  • Base move speed increased from 315 to 320
  • Falcon Rush attack rate for Sai decreased from 1.3/1.2/1.1/1.0 to 1.2/1.1/1.0/0.9
  • Fixed bug where Falcon Rush could target units out of range
  • Fixed bug where Falcon Rush ignored the attack speed cap
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