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S1mple Joins Team Falcons CS2 Roster For BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown

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Counter-Strike veteran Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev is set to make his return to competitive CS2 after a lengthy hiatus at the upcoming BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown 2024.

According to an announcement from the official Team Falcons Twitter handle, the Ukrainian star will be joining the Falcons CS2 roster on loan from NAVI for the tournament.

S1mple, who’s often regarded as one of the best players in Counter-Strike history, announced his hiatus from competitive CS shortly after the conclusion of IEM Sydney 2023, CS2’s inaugural premier LAN tournament.

At IEM Katowice 2024, s1mple announced his readiness to return to professional Counter-Strike, confirming his comeback with NAVI after the Copenhagen Major. However, fans will have the opportunity to witness his return to action even sooner during the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown alongside the Team Falcons lineup.

With s1mple on the team, Team Falcons aims to secure one of the two spots for the Blast Premier Spring Finals.

Fans looking to catch the grand re-entry of s1mple into the professional CS2 scene can catch the livestream of BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2024 on the official Twitch and YouTube handles of BLAST from March 6th.

How To Breed Shadowbeak in Palworld?

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While you’re on the hunt to catch the Legendary pals of Palworld, you might come across a Pal named Shadowbeak. It isn’t a Legendary Pal like Jetdragon, Frostallion, Necromus, or Paladius, but that doesn’t make it any stronger. When equipped with the right traits and IVs, Shadowbeak is capable of taking down Legendary Pals with ease.

However, catching a Shadowbeak in Palworld can be extremely challenging for players who aren’t fully geared. Not only is it an extremely rare Pal to find, but it’s also quite difficult to catch since it has a low catch rate.

If you wish to add a Shadowbeak to your party in Palworld, but aren’t ready to face the formidable fight against the dark-type Pal yet, we have you covered.

In this article, we’ll take a look at how to breed Shadowbeak in Palworld. By combining the right Pals in the Breeding Farm, you’ll be able to breed an egg that will give you a Shadowbeak once fully hatched.

Palworld: How To Breed Shadowbeak

Once you have your Breeding Farm and cakes ready, you’ll need to put the following Pals in the farm to get your own Shadowbeak egg:

  • Kintsun & Astegon

This is the only breeding combination to get a Shadowbeak egg in Palworld (except for breeding two Shadowbeaks).

Do note that either of the two aforementioned Pals have to be a male while the other has to be a female for the breeding to work.

Kitsun, a Fire Element Palmon, can be encountered in the mountains near the Fast Travel Point of the Free Pal Alliance Tower, while Astegon can be found located in the Destroyed Mineshaft within the Volcanic region to the southwest of the map.

How To Catch Shadowbeak in Palworld: Map Location

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Catching Legendaries in Palworld is no small feat. Whether you’re hunting for a Jetdragon, Forstallion, Paladius, or a Necromus, you’ll find yourself struggling to take down their gigantic HP pool. On top of that, Legendary Pals have an extremely low catch rate and you may find yourself wasting a lot of Spheres to get a single Legendary in Palworld.

If you’re not ready to take on a Legendary Pal yet but still wish to make your squad stronger, then hunting for a Shadowbeak might be your best bet. Despite being a non-Legendary Pal, the Shadowbeak is an extremely strong Pal that’s even capable of taking down Legendaries with ease when equipped with the right traits and good IVs.

However, finding Shadowbeak might be a struggle for players who are not aware of its location.

Shadowbeak is quite a rare Pal to obtain in Palworld, but it’s worth your time to catch one since it serves as an excellent battle companion and a great flying mount.

Where To Get Shadowbeak in Palworld: Location

Shadowbeak is a dark-type Pal that can only be found in the No. 3 Sanctuary, located in the northeast part of the map. The location is only accessible with a flying mount.

We’ve highlighted the Shadowbeak location in Palworld in the attached image below:

Being a dark-type Pal, Shadowbeak is weak to Dragon-type moves, which means that carrying a Dragon-type Pal like Jormuntide Ignis or Azurobe can help you get the upper hand in the fight.

Fortnite Coming Back To iPhones in 2024

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Epic Games’ popular battle royale title ‘Fortnite’ is gearing up for its highly anticipated return to iOS devices shortly. This development is a direct outcome of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is set to become effective on March 7, 2024.

For the uninitiated, Fortnite has been absent from the Apple app store for over three years now. The absence of the game on iOS devices stemmed from Epic Games’ legal battle with Apple. Fortnite was ousted from the iOS App Store in August 2020, while Epic Games faced a ban for introducing unauthorized third-party in-app payments.

However, the European Union’s decision to authorize alternative storefronts on iPhones implies that Fortnite can return to the iOS lineup without the requirement to share a portion of its microtransaction revenue with Apple.

It’s also crucial to note that developers are still required to compensate Apple for hosting their games on iOS.

“Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe this year!,” Epic Games confirmed in a Tweet. “Via our soon to launch EpicGames store for iOS thanks to new rules in Europe via the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), stay tuned for more details.”

For now, this change only impacts iPhone users in the European Union. Unfortunately, players from the U.S., UK, and everywhere else may still not have access to the Fortnite iOS app.

The Streamer Awards 2024 Winners: All Categories

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The highly anticipated Streamer Awards 2024 has just come to its conclusion, and it’s been a night to remember!

Like every other year, The Streamer Awards 2024 has once again set the stage to honor the most exceptional talents in the digital entertainment industry. With an array of categories spanning gaming prowess, creative storytelling, and engaging real-life content, the ceremony celebrated the diverse spectrum of skills and passions within the streaming community.

If you missed the prestigious Streamer Awards 2024 and are eager to catch up on the winners, you’re in luck! In this article, we dive into all the categories of the awards show and announce the winners of each.

The Streamer Awards 2024: Categories and Winners

Below, we’ve listed all the categories from The Streamer Awards 2024 alongside their respective winners:

  • Best Roleplay – Fanum
  • Best Shared Channel – Nmplol
  • Best Creative Arts Streamer – RubberRoss
  • Best Chess Streamer – LolTyler1
  • Best Strategy Game Streamer – disguisedtoast
  • Hidden Gem Award – EverythingNowShow
  • Rising Star Award – NoraExplorer
  • Best MMORPG Streamer – Sodapoppin
  • Best Speedrunner – Wirtual
  • Best IRL Streamer – Jinnytty
  • Best Battle Royale Streamer – iiTzTimmy
  • Best Minecraft Streamer – Quackity
  • Stream Game of the Year – Lethal Company
  • Best Content Organisation – AMP
  • Best Software and Game Dev Streamer – PirateSoftware
  • Best International Streamer – Quackity
  • Best Fighting Game Streamer – Etoiles
  • Best FPS Streamer – Tarik
  • Best Streamed Series – Name Your Price – AustinShow
  • Best Streamed Event – Creator Dodgeball World Championship – Ludwig
  • Best Breakthrough Streamer – Jynxzi
  • Best VTuber – IronMouse
  • Best Just Chatting Streamer – Kai Cenat
  • Best Variety Streamer –  Caseoh_
  • League of Their Own – ExtraEmily
  • Legacy Award – Maximilian_Dood
  • Sapphire Award (Best Female/Marginalized Gender Streamer) – Valkyrae
  • Gamer of the Year – Jynxzi
  • Streamer’s Choice Award – Liam
  • Streamer of the Year – Kai Cenat

How to Complete Diogo Jota POTM SBC in EA FC 24?

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The announcement of Diogo Jota as the Premier League Player of the Month (POTM) has sparked excitement among FC 24 players. This article delves into the intricacies of completing the Diogo Jota POTM SBC, ensuring you can seamlessly integrate this high-caliber player into your squad.

How to Complete Diogo Jota POTM SBC in EA FC 24?

Diogo Jota’s recognition as the POTM is a testament to his exceptional performance on the pitch, offering players an opportunity to acquire an upgraded card that boasts improved stats and versatility in positioning. This special card can operate effectively as a striker (ST), center forward (CF), or left winger (LW), making Jota a valuable addition to any team.

Completing the Diogo Jota POTM SBC in FC 24 involves fulfilling four distinct tasks, each with its specific requirements. Follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Portugal Task: This challenge requires at least one player from Portugal, including a Team of the Week player, with a minimum team rating of 83.
  2. Liverpool Task: For this, you’ll need at least one player from Liverpool, with the team’s overall rating needing to be at least 85.
  3. Premier League Task: This part demands the inclusion of at least one Premier League player in a squad with a minimum rating of 86.
  4. Top Form Task: The final hurdle requires incorporating a Team of the Week player into a squad with a minimum rating of 87.

To complete these tasks efficiently while managing your budget, consider utilizing players like Filip Kostic, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, among others, who provide a balance of quality and value.

The estimated costs for each task vary, with the total expenditure for completing the SBC hovering around 271,000 coins. This investment secures you an 89-rated Jota card, an asset that could significantly enhance your attacking options.

Seoul Set to Host VCT Champions 2024

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The highly anticipated VCT Champions 2024, the pinnacle event of the Valorant Champions Tour, is set to take place in the city of Seoul, South Korea. Scheduled to kick off on August 1st, the event promises to deliver some exciting gameplay, fierce competition among some of the finest Valorant teams across the regions, and unforgettable moments for fans worldwide.

Seoul, renowned for its vibrant gaming culture and technological innovation, serves as the perfect host city for this prestigious tournament. The decision to hold VCT Champions in Seoul underscores the city’s significance as a hub for esports and its unwavering commitment to advancing the gaming industry.

Previously, we’ve seen Seoul hosting the VCT Pacific League for 2023. This league has seen players across the Asia-Pacific region converging in the city to compete during the competitive season.

Seoul is now set to host its first-ever major Valorant championship. Valorant Champions 2024 will feature some of the finest Valorant teams from around the globe who will converge in Seoul to battle it out for the coveted title and a gigantic prize pool.

In addition to the upcoming Champions event, East Asia will also play host to the second VCT Masters tournament, scheduled for Shanghai, China, from late May to early June.

As mentioned earlier, the VCT Champions 2024 Valorant tournament is slated to take place in Seoul from August 1 to 25. The exact venue of the event still remains to be seen.

Palworld Devs Announce New Features To Counter Cheaters

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Over the past few weeks, Pocket Pair’s action-adventure title Palworld has taken the internet by storm. The game that seems to take inspiration from the Pokemon franchise has hit the headlines of the gaming industry for breaking one record after another and hitting a concurrent player peak of a whopping 2.1 million players on Steam.

However, Palworld’s ascent has not been without its challenges. The game has found itself amid several controversies and has faced several hurdles within the short span since its early access release in January 2024.

One of the major issues that has been plaguing Palworld recently is the prevalence of cheaters in its multiplayer servers. Players have repeatedly voiced their concerns on social media forums, reporting instances of cheaters vandalizing bases, stealing pals, and crashing servers.

While Palworld has already taken a few measures to curb the rise of cheaters in the game, they haven’t been very effective.

However, a recent blog post from the Palworld development team offers a glimmer of hope for players, discussing potential measures the devs are considering to combat cheating.

The first important addition to the game is set to come in the form of a “player list function” in late February.

“We plan to release a player list function for servers in an update at the end of February,” Pocket Pair said in a statement. “Through this, we will strengthen the identification of players who engage in cheating and the suspension of their use by the development team.”

On top of that, an external anti-cheat solution also seems to be on the horizon to combat the rising number of cheaters. The use of this function is optional in community servers, single-player, and co-op.

Lastly, the devs have said that they’ll continue to “take thorough measures against further cheating and fraudulent activities” moving forward.

CS2 Cache First Look Revealed By Map Developer

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Prominent Counter-Strike 2 map developer FMPONE has just shared the first look at the revamped version of his iconic CS:GO map ‘Cache’, sparking fervent anticipation within the community.

For the uninitiated, Cache was previously a part of the Active Duty map pool before being removed and replaced by Vertigo on March 28, 2019. However, Cache remained a part of the competitive map pool of CS:GO until CS2 replaced the game on September 27, 2023.

FMPONE’s recent unveiling of the revamped Cache has ignited speculation within the community regarding the map’s possible return to the active map pool of CS2, fueling excitement and discussion among players.

CS2: New Cache First Look

The first look at the new Cache was shared by the map dev in a Tweet. The post includes two images of the CS2 port of Cache and aims to showcase the map’s middle area.

At first glance, the new version of Cache seems to significantly improve the map’s previous iteration in terms of visuals. The map’s terrain appears to be a lot more detailed, while there are also several noticeable additions to the environment like some statues in mid holding AK-47s in their arms. Changes to the mid-window area and the T-side vents are also prominent.

Do note that the aforementioned changes are subject to change if and when the map finally arrives in CS2. At the time of writing, the exact date of Cache’s return to CS2 is still uncertain.

OR Esports to Cease Its Operations in India, Confirms Robin

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OR Esports’ Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) player Robin “Robin” Shekhawat has confirmed the widely circulated rumor that the organization is ceasing its operations in India. This revelation came during a post-match interview at the ESL Snapdragon Pro Series: BGMI, where the caster Amrit “Fyxs” Gourav enquired about the rumor.

OR Esports to Close its Doors in India, Confirms Robin in a Post-matcch Interview

During a post-match interview, Fyxs informed Robin of the circulating rumor regarding OR Esports potentially shuttering its operations in India. Fyxs then queried if the team wished to make a statement, considering the possibility that this tournament could be their final one under the organization.

Responding to Fyxs’ question, Robin affirmed, “Yes, OR Esports is shutting down its operations in India.” He further expressed the team’s readiness to explore new opportunities, adding that their performance in the tournament would amplify their potential for future endeavors. “The better we play, the more our potential will come into the limelight. So, yes, I don’t have any issue with representing a different org or a different name,” Robin stated.

OR Esports’ Legacy

OR Esports’ closure marks the end of an era for one of the most successful and established esports organizations in the Indian BGMI scene. Since its inception in 2019, OR Esports has been a prominent name in the industry, securing numerous accolades and earning a commendable $237,223 through tournament winnings over the past four years.

Among its notable achievements, OR Esports proudly represented India on the global stage by clinching the runner-up title in the PUBG Mobile World League 2020: East. This remarkable feat not only brought glory to the organization but also elevated India’s presence in the competitive PUBG Mobile community.

However, despite its illustrious history and past victories, OR Esports has faced challenges in maintaining its competitive edge in recent times. While the organization has consistently set high standards for itself, its performance in recent tournaments fell short of expectations.

While the closure of OR Esports marks the end of a chapter, it also paves the way for new opportunities and ventures for its players and staff. It will be interesting to see if any organization signs the entire team or it disbands.

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