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BLAST to host the Fortnite Championship Series and the Rocket League Championship Series

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BLAST to host the Fortnite Championship Series and the Rocket League Championship Series

Popular esports tournament organizer BLAST has announced their partnership with Epic Games to operate the premier event of their two flagship esports titles Fortnite and Rocket League on X.

BLAST has been one of the best esports event organizers in the world if not the best, known for their standout production quality that makes the esports event more engaging and enjoyable. With the latest agreement between BLAST and Epic Games, the former will take over the operations of competitions, event production, and marketing of the RLCS and FNCS.

Fans have a fond memory of BLAST hosting FNCS events in the past and most recently the FNCS Global Championship in the Royal Arena of Copenhagen. EPIC has now extended its relationship with this multi-year deal that will see BLAST not only host Fortnite events but Rocket League events right alongside it.

“Pioneering positive change in esports has always been part of the BLAST DNA and this announcement is an amazing continuation of that journey. Working together with the world’s biggest game publishers to elevate and grow their competitive properties has been a huge area of focus for BLAST in recent years. This collaboration is testament to that hard work and we are delighted to expand our relationship with Epic Games by operating the Rocket League Championship Series in addition to the Fortnite Championship Series.”

BLAST has always stood out with its top-of-the-line production quality and a very aesthetically pleasing theme for its events as a result none of its events go by without staggering viewership. It can be debated that the previous FNCS events hosted by BLAST were better than the ones that came before and as a result, EPIC handing them the rights for their future events will only benefit the esport scene for both games.

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Honkai Star Rail: All Ongoing and Upcoming Banner Dates, and What We Know So Far

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Honkai Star Rail: All Ongoing and Upcoming Banner Dates, and What We Know So Far

As we near the release of the highly anticipated Honkai Star Rail 2.0 update, fans are gearing up for all the exciting new banners that the next patch will bring to the turn-based action RPG title.

The current Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 also features some great banners for the game’s player base, but they will be coming to an end soon and will be replaced by new banners including some limited characters for the players to collect.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the ongoing and upcoming banners in Honkai Star Rail, including the banners in the version 2.0 update. Without further ado, let’s check them out.

Honkai Star Rail: Current Banners

The first phase of Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 features the Ruan Mei and Blade banners that have been extremely popular within the community. However, these banners will come to a conclusion in only two weeks, which means that players may not have much time left to get their favorite characters before they’re replaced by the second phase banners.

Honkai Star Rail: Upcoming Banners

The second phase of Honkai Star Rail 1.6 will feature the Dr. Ratio and Kafka Limited Character Banners. These banners will be running from January 17, 2024, to February 7, 2024.

In Version 2.0, players can anticipate the arrival of three exciting playable characters: Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha. Both Black Swan and Sparkle will be featured in their exclusive Limited Character Banners, while Misha will join one of these characters in their banner.

The official banners for the Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 update haven’t been confirmed by the devs at the time of writing. However, fans can expect Black Swan to be the first phase banner of the 2.0 update.

The first phase banner of Honkai Star Rail 2.0 is expected to run from February 7, 2024 to February 28, 2024.

The second phase banner of the update is likely to feature Sparkle along with Misha, with the banner running from February 28, 2024 to March 20, 2024.

Do note that these are still mere speculations and haven’t been confirmed as of yet. Players will have to wait until the Honkai Star Rail 2.0 livestream to be able to find out what the actual contents of the banners are.

Revenant Esports Bids Farewell to Its BGMI Player MJ

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Revenant Esports Bids Farewell to Its BGMI Player MJ

Following the footsteps of few other Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) teams, Revenant Esports has also entered the rostermania by announcing the departure of their BGMI player, Harshit “MJ” Mahajan, ending his tenure with the organization. Joining them in April 2023, MJ played an integral role within the team until his departure was officially announced today, on 4th January 2024.

MJ’s Journey with Revenant Esports

During his time with Revenant Esports, MJ played a crucial role in the team, contributing to their journey through various official tournaments since the relaunch of BGMI in May. Despite not achieving exceptional results, the team remained consistent and managed to secure a spot in the Grand Finals of every official tournament taken place since the game’s relaunch.

In the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2023, the team finished in the 7th position, followed by a 5th-place finish in the India – Korea Invitational. The most recent Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2023 saw the team closing at the 8th position. While these results were not quite the best, the team stood strong and showcased consistency.

However, it wasn’t a complete gloom for Revenant Esports. The team displayed notable performances in several third-party tournaments, earning the runner-up position in both Skyesports Championship 5.0 and Nodwin BGMI Champions Cup. The Villager Esports Pro Invitational 2023 witnessed the team securing an impressive 3rd position.

With MJ and Revenant Esports parting ways, the organization is not left empty-handed. The team still has a complete roster of four players, having signed Kaushal “SIMP” Jaiswal in November of the previous year.  Revenant Esports’ current roster includes the following players: 

  • Deepak “SENSEI” Negi
  • Nishant “APOLLO”
  • Ritesh “Fierce” Nawandar
  • SIMP

On MJ’s front, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for him. Having been a significant player for Revenant Esports, MJ’s might soon join a reputed team soon. However, only time will tell.

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Genshin Impact 4.3: All Current and Upcoming Banners, Dates, and More

Sonu Banerjee
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Genshin Impact 4.3: All Current and Upcoming Banners, Dates, and More

With the first phase of Genshin Impact 4.3 coming to an end, the release of new character and weapon banners is just around the corner. Players have already started saving up their Primogems for the upcoming Genshin Impact banners in hopes of obtaining their favorite 5-star characters and weapons from the next update banners.

However, to effectively be able to decide whether you should save up your Genshin Impact Primogems, you need to be aware of all the ongoing and upcoming banners in the open-world RPG to help you determine what you want. This will assist you in determining your preferences and guiding your choices effectively.

In this article, we take a look at all the current and upcoming banners in Genshin Impact, including character banners, weapon banners, their respective dates, and more.

Genshin Impact Version 4.3: Current Character Banner

The first phase banner of Genshin Impact 4.3 features the new character Navia alongside the returning character Ayaka. This banner commenced on December 20th, 2023, and is scheduled to conclude on January 9th, 2024. With less than a week remaining, now is the opportune time for you to acquire these characters through pulls.

Navia Banner Characters:

  • Navia
  • Sucrose
  • Rosaria
  • Candace

Ayaka Banner Characters:

  • Ayaka
  • Sucrose
  • Rosaria
  • Candace

Genshin Impact Version 4.3: Current Weapon Banner

The current weapon banner in Genshin Impact is the ‘Epitome Invocation’ banner, which features the following weapons:

  • Verdict 
  • Mistsplitter Reforged
  • Akuoumaru
  • Dragon’s Bane
  • Favonius Codex
  • Mouun’s Moon

This banner is running alongside the aforementioned character banners and will conclude on the same date.

Genshin Impact Version 4.3: Second Phase Character Banners

The second phase banner for Genshin Impact 4.3 will feature the fan-favorite characters Raiden Shogun and Yoimiya. The banner is also set to include the 4-star limited character Chevreuse.

The second phase banners will kick off on January 9th, 2024, and will conclude on January 30th, 2024.

Genshin Impact Version 4.3: Second Phase Weapon Banner

While the official details of the second phase weapon banner of Genshin Impact 4.3 haven’t been revealed by the developers at the time of writing, we have seen speculations surfacing within the community that indicate to the banner including Raiden and Yoimiya’s signature 5-star weapons, Engulfing Lightning and Thundering Pulse.

How to boost FPS in Fortnite 2024?

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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How to boost FPS in Fortnite 2024?

FPS is always a concern when it comes to games like Fortnite, the competitive nature of the game pushes players to squeeze out as many FPS as their PCs can. The smallest improvement in our gaming experience can make a world of difference and while getting new hardware is not always the solution, here are some tips that might help.

In this article, we will find out how to boost FPS in Fortnite. Without wasting time, let’s dive into it.

Lower In-Game Settings

Resolution: Lower the resolution in the game settings. Lower resolutions require less graphical processing power.
Graphics Quality: Set graphics settings to low or medium. This reduces the strain on your system’s GPU.


Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure your graphics card drivers are up-to-date. Manufacturers frequently release driver updates that can optimize performance.


Close Background Programs: Close any unnecessary programs running in the background. These programs can consume system resources and affect game performance.


Adjust Windows Settings

Game Mode: Activate Game Mode in Windows settings. This optimizes your system for gaming performance.


High-Performance Power Plan: Set your power plan to “High Performance” in Windows power settings.

Overclocking (Advanced Users): Overclocking your GPU or CPU can potentially increase performance, but it should be done cautiously and within safe limits to avoid hardware damage.


Disable Shadow and Effects: Turning off shadows and special effects within the game settings can significantly improve FPS.


Install the Game on an SSD: Install Fortnite on an SSD (Solid State Drive) rather than an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) to reduce loading times and improve performance.


Verify Game Files: Use the game launcher to verify the integrity of game files. Sometimes corrupted files can impact performance.


Optimize Background Software: Use optimization software to manage background processes and services that might be eating up system resources.


Update Windows and Fortnite: Ensure both Windows OS and Fortnite are updated to their latest versions. Updates often include performance improvements and bug fixes.


Limit FPS Cap: Set an FPS cap slightly below your average FPS. This can stabilize performance by preventing fluctuations.


Adjust Nvidia/AMD Control Panel Settings: Tweaking settings in the Nvidia Control Panel (for Nvidia GPUs) or AMD Radeon Settings (for AMD GPUs) can sometimes boost performance.


Cooling and Ventilation: Ensure your system has adequate cooling. Overheating can cause throttling, impacting performance.

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A Guide to Improve Close Range Combat in BGMI

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A Guide to Improve Close Range Combat in BGMI

If you have ever played Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), you might already know how important close range combats are. Doesn’t matter how good you are at the game, if you don’t win close range battles, you will lose. It literally makes the difference between winning and losing a game. Hence, consciously working on improving your close range skills is very important to excel in the game. In this article, we bring you a guide on how you can improve your close range.

The Three Key Aspects to Improve Your BGMI Close Range Combat Skills – Movement, Aim, and Weapon

You need to consider three key factors to improve your BGMI close range combat skills: Movement, Aim, and Weapon. Given below is the detailed breakdown of all three of these:

Movement

Jiggle: Add unpredictability to your movements by swaying left and right. This makes it challenging for opponents to aim accurately.

Crouch: Crouch on and off to disrupt your opponent’s crosshair placement, making it difficult to aim at you.

Utilize Cover: Hide behind a cover to surprise your opponent. Pop out, damage your opponent, and retreat before your opponent can react.

Jump: Jump out of cover to catch your enemy off-guard. Jumping disrupts your opponent’s crosshair placement and can provide you with an advantage.

Peek: Opt for peeking rather than fully exposing yourself. This reveals only your upper portion of your body, minimizing the target area for your opponent.

Prone: When caught off-guard, going prone and shooting can surprise your enemy. It takes time for your opponent to react and adjust aim after you go prone, giving you enough time to take down the opponent. However, prone completely restricts your movements, so it is much of a gamble.

To dominate your opponents, use a combination of these movements based on the situation. Avoid using the same pattern repeatedly to remain unpredictable.

Aim

Crosshair Placement: Crosshair placement is one of the most important aspects of the game, especially in BGMI close range combats. Always place your crosshair at the point where you expect the enemy to be. This will increase your chance to damage your opponent first before getting hit.

Sights: Using sights wherever necessary gives you an upper hand as sights massively improve the shooting accuracy. However, they also restrict your movements, so it is important to be conscious when using them.

Hipfire: To get the most out of your movements, you should use hipfire. Hipfire allows you to freely move while shooting. However, it introduces shooting errors the more you move and the longer you fire, so you must take that into account.

It is equally important to consciously know where and when to use sights and where and when to opt for hipfire.

Weapon

The choice of your weapon is one of the most important aspects in close range combat. Opt for a weapon with higher damage per second (DPS), weapons with higher accuracy, or shotguns to improve your BGMI close range combat skills. 

Examples: Groza – High DPS, UMP-45 – High accuracy, and DBS – Shotgun 

By mastering all  these – movement, aim, and weapon, you’ll significantly improve your BGMI close range combat skills. However, it is equally important to practice. Practice as much as you can to implement these tactics into your game. The more you practice, the better you get.

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Vi and Team Vitality Join Forces to Foster Esports in India

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Vi and Team Vitality Join Forces to Foster Esports in India

In a move to tap into the booming esports industry in India, Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s popular telecom operators, has joined forces with Team Vitality, an international esports organization based in Paris. According to the State of India Gaming Report 2022, the Indian esports industry is projected to reach a substantial $140 million by 2027, marking a significant opportunity for companies to enter the industry. 

A Gateway for Vi and Team Vitality’s Partnership

Over the past decade, esports has emerged as a mainstream sport, gaining recognition on the global stage with official inclusion as a medal sport in various international competitions. Capitalizing on this momentum, Vi and Team Vitality have announced a long-term partnership aimed at enhancing the esports ecosystem in India.

The collaboration encompasses a diverse range of initiatives, including brand sponsorship, content partnerships, gaming events, and unique experiences at a never-seen-before scale. This will enable Vi customers to participate in esports and allow exclusive access to some of the popular Team Vitality tournaments and teams. Additionally, this partnership will create opportunities for budding esports talent from across the country to have access to professional players, master classes, meet & greets with esports talent and many other opportunities.

Vi’s History in Gaming

Vi, renowned for its strong presence in the mobile gaming segment, has been offering a wide range of hyper-casual mobile games through Vi Games on the Vi App. Building on this foundation, the telecom giant is now all set to deepen its focus on esports in India through its association with Team Vitality. Furthermore, Vi Games in the recent past forayed into the esports segment by hosting popular free-to-play tournaments across games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Free Fire Max, Asphalt 9, Clash Royale, etc.

Avneesh Khosla, Chief Marketing Officer at Vi, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “Gaming has always been our strategic focus area, and we have continuously strived to strengthen our gaming portfolio with the right partnerships and relevant offerings. We are excited to partner with one of the leading esports organizations of the world – Team Vitality. Together, we aim to drive and democratize access to the esports ecosystem in India.”

Additionally, speaking on the occasion Randall Fernandez, Managing Director, Team Vitality India said, “We are exhilarated to announce our partnership with Vi. We are at a juncture where technology will catapult gaming to the next level and eagerly look forward to our journey together. Additionally, we will unlock new horizons searching for aspiring gaming talent across the length and breadth of the country, set new precedents and create indelible marks within the esports industry.”

Team Vitality’s Achievements in the Esports Industry

Locally, Team Vitality’s all Indian Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) qualified and competed in the CODM World Championship 2023 in Atlanta, US between 15th and 17th December. The organization previously roped in popular gaming content creators Nischay ‘Live Insaan’ Malhan, Rachit ‘Rachitroo’ Yadav, Nitin ‘Classified YT’ Chougale, Shagufta ‘Xyaa’ Iqbal and Pratik ‘Aurum’ Mehra who have a cumulative YouTube base of 20 million subscribers.

To further capitalize on the growing esports industry and strengthen their connection with consumers, Vi and Team Vitality have outlined plans to launch various gaming contests and events in the coming months. 

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AnkiiiBOT Joins GodLike Esports as a Content Creator 

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AnkiiiBOT Joins GodLike Esports as a Content Creator 

Godlike Esports recently announced the joining of the seasoned esports caster Ankit “AnkiiiBOT” Pandey as a content creator. As one of the most prominent esports organizations in India, Godlike Esports will aim to boost its content game with the addition of AnkiiiBOT.

AnkiiiBOT’s Journey to Joining GodLike Esports 

Godlike Esports is one of the most celebrated esports organizations in India. The organization started off its esports journey with Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in 2018. However, over the past five years, it has expanded its horizon to various gaming titles, including Call of Duty (COD) Mobile, FIFA, and more.

On the other hand, AnkiiiBOT’s journey in the professional casting also began with BGMI, where he swiftly established himself as the best caster in the country. The turning point in his career was in 2021 when he was one of the official casters for the prestigious Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2021.

Over the following years, AnkiiiBOT’s casting has become a household name in BGMI, becoming a go-to commentator for the game’s official tournaments. His ability to captivate audiences and provide insightful commentary has garnered him widespread recognition in the BGMI community. 

Beyond BGMI, AnkiiiBOT has extended his casting expertise to a diverse array of titles. Noteworthy among these are his contributions to New State Mobile, Road to Valor: Empires, and Cricket22. 

Notably, in June 2022, AnkiiiBOT joined Orangutan Gaming as a content creator. However, given BGMI’s suspension during the same period, he parted ways with the organization after a short period. With the game back now, the addition of AnkiiiBOT to the Godlike Esports will surely enhance the quality of their game. 

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Amouranth launches AI that can RolePlay

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Amouranth launches AI that can RolePlay

Hot tub sensation Amouranth has announced the launch of her AI, which she claims to be based on her personality capable of sending pictures and voice clips to users.

Amouranth is widely known for her suggestive content and has been a sensation on OnlyFans and Twitch. While many argue that she shouldn’t be allowed on Twitch, her rise to stardom cannot be simply overlooked. She is known for experimenting with her suggestive content and now something bizarre has arrived from her, namely an AI that is capable of roleplaying, suggestive behaviour, NSFW pictures and voice clips.

“While chatting, I’m able to interpret and experience any pictures, audio, or video you send me, or links you share with me, and I can engage in endless roleplay scenarios,”. “I do all of this in a completely human-like way and constantly improve myself to be the best companion I can be for you.”

Amouranth has always pushed the boundaries with her content but this is something that goes beyond the wildest expectations of her OF subscribers. The AI is not for free and will set you back for at least $9.99 for the cheapest option. While the most expensive “Boyfriend tier” goes for $199.99.

The content blends Amouranth’s content with the AI which can give her fans a similar experience while it can generate new content like pictures, and voice clips. Fans on Twitter have overwhelmed the post with positive responses while a few have labelled it as a cash-grabbing scheme. Only time can tell if her product is any good for the staggering pricing that has baffled many.

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Steam Awards 2023 Winners Revealed

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Steam Awards 2023 Winners Revealed

Steam has recently announced the full list of winners for the Steam Awards 2023. For the uninitiated, The Steam Awards 2023 is a player-voted awards show hosted by Steam, aiming to spotlight some of the most outstanding games that have captivated players globally throughout the past year.

The Steam Awards 2023 includes categories like Game of the Year, Labor of Love, Better With Friends, and others, each recognizing excellence in various aspects of gaming. From the pinnacle of overall game quality to titles that have stood the test of time and those that thrive on social interactions, these categories showcase the diversity and innovation within the gaming industry.

Curious to discover the winners in every category of The Steam Awards 2023? Look no further – we’ve got you covered!

Steam Awards 2023: All Categories & Winners

Here’s a list of all the categories for The Steam Awards 2023 alongside their respective winners:

  • Game of the Year Award: Baldur’s Gate 3
  • VR Game of the Year Award: Labyrinthine
  • Labor of Love Award: Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Best Game on Steam Deck Award: Hogwarts Legacy
  • Better With Friends Award: Lethal Company
  • Outstanding Visual Style Award: Atomic Heart
  • Most Innovative Gameplay Award: Starfield
  • Best Game You Suck At Award: Sifu
  • Best Soundtrack Award: The Last of Us Part 1
  • Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award: Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Sit Back and Relax Award: Dave The Diver

Unsurprisingly, Baldur’s Gate 3 took home the Game of the Year (GOTY) award, along with another accolade for ‘Outstanding Story-Rich Game.’ The VR GOTY award went to the co-op horror title ‘Labyrinthine.’

Earlier, we witnessed Baldur’s Gate 3’s remarkable success at The Game Awards 2023, where it dominated across multiple categories, securing victories in a total of five including the coveted Game of the Year title, Best Community Support. Best RPG, Best Multiplayer Game, and Players’ Voice.

Neil Newbon, who’s the voice actor for Astarion in the game, also claimed victory in the Best Performance category for his stellar portrayal of the Rogue.

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