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Valorant Pro Mazino Accused of Abuse by Ex-Girlfriend Syuz

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Valorant Pro Mazino Accused of Abuse by Ex-Girlfriend Syuz

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

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

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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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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How to Appeal Your Valorant Ban?

Aritra Patra
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How to Appeal Your Valorant Ban?

For any player who gives complete dedication while playing Valorant, being hit with the ban hammer will be most unwelcome. If you are certain that at no point in time have you broken the rules set out by Riot Games and that this is a mistake, you should definitely appeal to unban your account.

Whether the appeal is going to come in your favor remains uncertain; however, you must give it a try. In this article, we will discuss how you can appeal your Valorant ban and unban your account successfully.

How to Appeal Your Valorant Ban?

It’s not only about the lightning reactions and the shooting aim one has. That is step-by-step thinking. The support system of Riot Games is aimed at helping you out, but it can just be a little difficult.

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Follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Find Riot Games Support: You have to go to the Riot Games website. You can find this link at the very top of the page, near the main part of it, in the section called ‘Support’.
  • Send a Support Ticket: Among the very first actions is visiting the support page and then finding the button “Submit a Ticket” before proceeding to click on it.
  • Log In: Be reminded that you have to log in to your Riot Games account. Then, if you haven’t already done so, provide your information to proceed.
  • Describe the Issue: Add the details of your issue by choosing “Discuss Personal Suspension and Restriction” as the type of request.
  • Appeal Form: Subject: Write, in a nutshell, what the appeal is about, just like “Appeal: Unjust VALORANT Ban.”
  • Subject: Write your appeal here in the subject line, like “Appeal: Wrongful VALORANT Ban.”
  • Riot ID: This is where you state your real Riot ID; this allows the support team to identify who you are.
  • Description: Clearly describe what happened and why you do not feel that this was a justified ban. Share any details and evidence to support your point of view, all while being calm and as respectful as possible.
  • Appeal Type: Write “Talked about a game ban” and explain the cause of the ban as objectively as possible, such as toxic behavior, cheating, and account sharing.
  • Attachments are accepted: If they are available, attach information or evidence that is relevant or of help in disputing your case.

Once you’ve submitted it, please be patient for an appropriate amount of time for Riot to review your case. The time for the evaluation depends on issues of varying complexity levels.

In case your plea has been successful, you will be notified and all the restrictions will be removed from your account.

BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 1 Recap

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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

Sonu Banerjee
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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?

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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

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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.

Falcons eliminate ALTERNATE aTTaX to reach IEM Cologne playoffs

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Falcons eliminate ALTERNATE aTTaX to reach IEM Cologne playoffs

Falcons have eliminated ALTERNATE aTTaX to book a spot in the IEM Cologne playoffs. This will be the new team’s first appearance at the cathedral and having some big names on their side, they will be a force to be reckoned with on the stage.

VETO

  • ALTERNATE aTTaX removed Nuke
  • Falcons removed Inferno
  • ALTERNATE aTTaX picked Anubis
  • Falcons picked Mirage
  • ALTERNATE aTTaX removed Dust2
  • Falcons removed Vertigo
  • Ancient was left over

Map 1: Anubis; Pick – AA; Winner – Falcons

ALTERNATE aTTaX had a rough start to their map pick, despite Anubis being a map that Falcons have historically struggled on. Both teams traded rounds and had a very close first half but AA’s game planning was on point as they managed to edge out Falcons with a 7-5 scoreline.

Falcons started the second half on a roll, winning 5 rounds straight and putting AA behind with a 3 round lead. Despite their best efforts and cutting it close on multiple occasions, AA managed to get 11 rounds but the Falcons edged out a narrow victory with a 13-11 scoreline.

Map 2: Mirage; Pick – Falcons; Winner – Falcons

Mirage was yet another close affair as there was little to separate the two teams. ALTERNATE aTTaX despite being underdogs in every match they played were able to force their opponents into close matches, as was the case with Falcons. The first half ended with a narrow lead for the Falcons as they entered the second half with a 7-5 advantage.

The second half saw ALTERNATE aTTaX push Falcons to their limits with what ended up being another close map. As Falcons were on a round winning streak, ALTERNATE aTTaX did not let them get comfortable even till the last round of regulations but were unable to push it over the line as Falcons secured their place in IEM Cologne with a more convincing 13-9 scoreline.

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Complexity beats Eternal Fire to qualify for IEM Cologne

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Complexity beats Eternal Fire to qualify for IEM Cologne

Complexity has taken down favorites Eternal Fire to book their spot in the IEM Cologne main event at the Cathedral aka the Laxess Arean. The North American side took convincing a 2-0 victory over the Turks after many had doubted them.

VETO

  • Eternal Fire removed Ancient
  • Complexity removed Mirage
  • Eternal Fire picked Vertigo
  • Complexity picked Dust2
  • Eternal Fire removed Inferno
  • Complexity removed Nuke
  • Anubis was left over

Map 1: Vertigo; Pick – Eternal Fire; Winner – Complexity

Eternal Fire started their map pick with a pistol-round victory and built on it to reach a 3-0 lead which after that was stretched to a 4-round lead by the end of the half as Complexity only managed to get 4 rounds on their defence. Eternal Fire walked away with an 8-4 lead in the first half of the map.

The second half saw Eternal Fire fall off a cliff as Complexity dominated the entire way to make a comeback. Eternal Fire could cut it close on multiple occasions but a well-drilled T side that only lost a single round closed the map with a 13-9 scoreline. EliGE stood out as the best player on the server with an IR of 1.65 and 23 frags.

Map 2: Dust 2; Pick – Complexity; Winner – Complexity

With a rough start on their map pick, Complexity started on the backfoot as Eternal Fire looked to equalize the scoreline. Both teams got their fair share of rounds before moving to the second half. Dust 2 being Dust 2, the match remained open for the taking as both teams were trading blows.

The second half was unable to separate the two teams as CoL barely managed to push the match to overtime after Eternal Fire almost took it out of their hands. It two 2 overtimes for CoL to put Eternal Fire down as they progress after a tiring 19-17 victory to close the match with a 2-0 scoreline.

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Riot Games Shake up Valorant Esports Revenue: Teams Could Lose Upto $400K!

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Riot Games Shake up Valorant Esports Revenue: Teams Could Lose Upto $400K!

Sheep Esports recently revealed a report where it was depicted that Riot Games – the parent organization behind the popular esports title Valorant was planning on “tailoring down” part of their incentive program for the VCT international league teams by focusing more on in-game cosmetic sales than content creation. 

This effectively means VCT teams that have had multiple streams of revenue via Riot Games as their chosen representatives across their four international leagues.

This is executed via a process where a fixed stipend is paid through an incentive program where a share of the proceedings from the in-game sales of specific team’s cosmetic bundles and the Champions bundles are split between the developer and the teams.

One of the revenue streams even included the team’s viewership revenue on VCT content and co-streams. This led to teams signing content creators to co-stream their teams with Valorant.

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According to Sheep Esports, a maximum of $400,000 was receivable by each team for meeting their content goals which was followed by a mention of how this structure has been changing every year at the VCT and that the focus for the year 2025 was on in-game item sales.

“Since those are performing incredibly well thanks to the generosity of our fans. All in all, we expect significant growth in the total amount of money paid to teams by Riot, continuing the growth trajectory from the past three years,” a Riot spokesperson told Sheep Esports.

This has made a lot of teams participating in the VCT unhappy because of such short notice before such impactful revenue-affecting moves. What do you think? Will Riot eventually even shake down the entire $400,000 incentive next year or is the program here to stay, let us know!

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