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New VAC Ban Wave Hits CS2; Over 300,000 Accounts Banned

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New VAC Ban Wave Hits CS2; Over 300,000 Accounts Banned

Since the official release of Counter-Strike 2 in September 2023, hackers and cheaters have consistently plagued the game’s player base.

Fortunately, over the past few months, Valve has taken significant steps to address the issue. With the introduction of several anti-cheating measures, including VAC Live, thousands of cheaters have reportedly been banned from the official CS2 servers.

According to a recent X (formerly Twitter) post by prominent dataminer and leaker Gabe Follower, May 30th recorded the highest number of bans in a single day, with over 300,000 accounts getting banned. As mentioned in the post, the banned accounts were mostly related to bot farms.

Bot farming isn’t a new thing in the world of CS2. For the uninitiated, bot farming involves players using automated bot accounts to collect in-game drops, such as cases and weapon skins. This practice has been an ongoing issue, impacting the game’s economy and the gameplay experience for legitimate players.

With a huge number of players getting banned from CS2, the game is expected to take a hit in its overall player count. Nonetheless, most players believe that Valve’s actions are essential to combat the rising tide of bot farmers that have infested the game.

Best Valorant Crosshair Codes from Pro Players (May 2024)

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Best Valorant Crosshair Codes from Pro Players (May 2024)

Are you on a quest to refine your aim in Valorant? The crosshair you choose can be a game-changer, providing precision without distraction. Valorant’s customization options allow you to adopt the crosshairs of top-tier players from renowned teams like Fnatic, Sentinels, EG, Loud, and PRX. Let’s dive into the world of Valorant crosshair codes, featuring settings from pro players and streamers, ensuring your crosshairs are on point.

Valorant Crosshair Codes: Your Gateway to Pro-Level Precision

Valorant’s crosshair settings are more than just a visual aid; they’re a critical component that can significantly impact your gameplay. By using the crosshair codes of professional players, you can instantly adjust your crosshair’s outline, inner lines, outer lines, and center dot to match the preferences of esports elites.

How to Use Valorant Crosshair Codes

Implementing a pro player’s crosshair is straightforward. Navigate to the settings menu in Valorant, find the Crosshair section, and enter the code into the “Code” field. You can then save your changes and enjoy your new crosshair setup. While these codes are designed for immediate use, feel free to tweak them to suit your personal preferences.

Latest Crosshair Codes from Valorant Pros (Updated May 12, 2024)

  • TenZ Crosshair Code: 0;s;1;P;c;5;h;0;m;1;0l;4;0o;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0;S;c;4;o;1
  • N4RRATE Crosshair Code: 0;P;o;1;0t;1;0l;3;0o;1;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0
  • benjyfishy Crosshair Code: 0;P;c;7;h;0;0l;4;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1t;0;1l;0;1o;0;1a;0;1m;0;1f;0
  • Asuna Crosshair Code: 0;P;o;1;0t;1;0l;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0
  • Yay Crosshair Code: 0;P;h;0;f;0;0l;4;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0
  • Jamppi Crosshair Code: 0;s;1;P;h;0;0t;1;0o;2;0a;1;0f;0;1t;0;1l;0;1o;0;1a;0;1m;0;1f;0;S;o;0.502
  • Zellsis Crosshair Code: 0;P;c;4;h;0;f;0;0l;4;0o;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0
  • aspas Crosshair Code: 0;P;c;5;o;1;d;1;z;3;f;0;0b;0;1b;0
  • f0rsakeN Crosshair Code: 0;P;o;1;f;0;0t;1;0l;1;0o;4;0a;1;0f;0;1t;1;1l;1;1o;3;1a;0;1m;0;1f;0
  • cNed Crosshair Code: 0;P;h;0;f;0;0l;5;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0

Finding the Perfect Crosshair for You

While copying a pro’s settings can be a great starting point, the best crosshair is one that feels right for you. Experiment with different configurations and remember that a good crosshair helps you focus on your target without being intrusive.

Valorant’s crosshair customization is a powerful tool in your arsenal. By leveraging the crosshair codes of professional players, you can enhance your aiming experience and potentially improve your gameplay. Remember, the perfect crosshair balances visibility and precision, helping you land those critical shots. So, try out these pro crosshair codes, adjust as needed, and may your aim be ever true.

Stay updated with the latest crosshair trends and settings by checking back for new codes and adjustments. If you have a favorite pro player whose crosshair code isn’t listed, drop their name in the comments, and we’ll add it to our ever-growing compilation. Happy aiming, agents!

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 Wastelander Magneto Release Date Revealed

Yash More
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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 Wastelander Magneto Release Date Revealed

Ever since the release of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3, players have been keen on the secret skin on the Battle Pass. The skin in question here is the Wastelander Magneto. Fortnite gives you the ability to hustle your way to the skins like T-60 Power Armor or Megalo Don. If hustle is not your thing then you can just buy out the levels on the Battle Pass. On the other hand, secret skins require a bit of patience.

Image Credits: dakorn via YouTube

Earlier instances of Fortnite’s collaboration with Marvel have been pretty successful, amounting to upwards of 60 skins in the game. The newest Marvel addition to Fortnite is Wastelander Magneto. The hype for Magneto’s skin has been real and most players can’t wait for the release. However, the only way to gain access to Wastelander Magneto is to wait. The in-game timer suggests that the Wastelander Magneto skins and cosmetics will be available on July 2nd, 2024.

After the Wastelander Magneto skin is released, it is most likely to be caged behind some task. We have already seen something similar happen in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 with the Solid Snake Skin. Wastelander Magneto skin is poised to bring 10 cosmetic items with its release. Which will most likely have 10 challenges to unlock all the items.

Considering the release date, we still have almost 6 weeks before the Wastelander Magneto skin release. Fortunately, once the skin gets released, the challenges won’t go away quickly allowing you enough time to unlock all you can get.

Also Read: Fortnite New Update Nerfs Car and Nitro Mechanic.

Preload Guide for Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Know the Dates, Size Required & Much More

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Preload Guide for Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Know the Dates, Size Required & Much More

The latest update in the Destiny 2 series will be launched on the 4th of June. Here is an extensive guide on preloading the expansion so that you can play it on the launch day without hindrances. 

Going back to where it all began

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is the perfect ending to the Light vs Darkness saga that began way back in 2015 according to Bungie. The past decade has put the players through numerous adventures, and boss battles and has had an amazing run at success. 

Despite the misfortune faced by bungie just recently, the team has confidence in its final chapter’s release coming up in the next week where the players have to stop the Witness (anti-hero in the game) from destroying the Universe from inside the Traveler.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape expansion preload size

Considering the upcoming launch, thankfully players can preload the game and do not have to wait till the launch day to download the game, stuck putting their finger on the progress bar to see if it is moving. 

Rejoice, as we’ve found the preload sizes for The Final Shape and chances are your unlimited Wi-Fi plan ISP is not going to be happy about it. Here are some of the storage requirements for the preload on various platforms:

  • PS4: 129.31 GB
  • PS5: 143.81 GB
  • Xbox One: 139.52 GB
  • Xbox Series S/X: 165.82 GB
  • Steam: 299.70 GB
  • EGS: 279.66 GB
  • Microsoft Store: 156.22 GB

The PC storage size scared you didn’t it? Well, on further delving into the details we found out that once the game preload is downloaded from either the Steam or the Epic Games store, Destiny 2 will duplicate the files automatically, deleting the old copy and reducing the net storage requirement to just 155GB. Don’t worry, go ahead and delete that “Do not touch” folder in your D drive. Your computer will thank you for it. 

Preload Guide for Destiny 2

Without any further ado, when does the Destiny 2: The Final Shape preload begin?

The game preload is available a day before the official launch, i.e. on June 3, 2024. The game servers will go offline for a 24hr maintenance, giving players to preload the game during the downtime.
So make sure to be geared up when the game launches and till then feel free to try this neat trick to get free V bucks: Press Ctrl + D after visiting this link, and to get the latest updates for everything esports stay tuned to Talkesport.

Valorant Hardware Ban Explained: How It Works and Why It’s Controversial

Yash More
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Valorant Hardware Ban Explained: How It Works and Why It’s Controversial

We have all heard about incidents where players have complained of not being able to play Valorant due to some kind of ban, on a second-hand PC or a laptop they purchased. That happens due to the hardware being banned by Vanguard, Valorant’s anti-cheat software.

Ever wondered how the hardware ban works in Valorant and why it is implemented? Let’s take a deep dive to get a better understanding of how Hardware bans work in Valorant.

How does the Valorant Hardware Ban work

When you install Valorant for the first time on your PC, an add-on software is also installed called Vanguard. This software collects some information from the hardware like the processor, graphics card, motherboard, ram, HDD, SSD, etc.

This information collected can consist of hardware’s make and model, unique serial number, etc. or any information that can help Vanguard identify the device. This is where a HWID (Hardware ID) is generated and assigned to every piece of hardware in your system.

When you start playing Valorant, Vanguard watches all the game files like a hawk for any 3rd party software intrusion and monitors hardware activity as most cheats like aim bots, esp hack or wall hack tap into the graphical data.

In case, Vanguard finds any hacks being run on the system, Valorant shuts down your active match and bans your account as well as the HWID assigned to your PC. This causes all of your hardware to be banned from Valorant.

Pros and Cons of Hardware Ban

Valorant goes for the hardware ban hammer when they catch cheaters. It’s their way of making sure banned players can’t just hop back in with a new account on the same PC.

Also Read: Riot Games Takes Aim at Valorant Toxicity With Enhanced Voice Chat Moderation

With that being said, Hardware Ban causes issues when cheaters sell their system as a whole or sell it piece by piece. Any which way, the buyer will get an account ban if they use a hardware previously used to cheat with.

Vanguard is a pretty robust software and is successful most of the times in catching a cheater. But no software is perfect as there are cheats out there that can bypass Vanguard’s security. However, we know Riot Games is committed to ensuring the integrity of the game while preserving player experience.

BGIS 2024 Wildcard Day 2: Overall Standings

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BGIS 2024 Wildcard Day 2: Overall Standings

The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2024 (BGIS 2024) has been a thrilling ride for spectators and players alike. BGIS 2024 features a staggering prize pool of ₹2,00,00,000 INR, which makes it one of the biggest esports tournaments in India. With the tournament now in its Wildcard stage, the competition has reached new heights of excitement. The first two days of the Wildcard stage has concluded; let’s have a look at the overall standings.

Overall Standings After BGIS 2024 Wildcard Day 2

The Wildcard stage is designed to give a second chance to teams that narrowly missed advancing to Semi Finals from Round 3 and Round 4. This stage is important as it determines the final set of teams advancing to the Semi Finals Week 1. Following are the overall standing of after BGIS 2024 Wildcard Day 2:

RankTeamWWCDFin. Pts.Plc. Pts.Total Pts.
1iQOO SouL2292150
2Team Aaru1291544
3Carnival Gaming1271441
4Rivalry Esports1211940
5NiY Esports1211738
6Gujarat Tigers1201434
7Medal Esports0191433
87 Shore1151631
9THW Esports1171431
10Voltx Esports1161329
11WSB Gaming0151429
12Jubilant Divine Esports0151328
13Remorseless1151025
14Imprnt Esports0131124
15Tribe Hirdman015823
16Raven Esports019423
17Entity017522
18LOC Esports0101121
19Windgod Esports012820
20K9 Squad014620
21Big Brother Esports011718
22RNDxOUTWT012618
23GLITCHxREBORN013518
24UP50 Esports09817
25Team VST011617
26Team Forever011617
27PL Dominators010616
28Alpha 6 Esports051015
29Galaxy Esports010515
304KING011415
31Team Zero013215
32JUX Esports06814
33Version 907714
34TCW Esports013114
35RIP Mizo07613
36Infected Mushroom012113
37ESCN Esports06612
38Akrobotz Esports07512
39TMG Esports010212
40Team7 Esports011112
41GodLike Esports09211
42Cratic Esports09211
43Mogo Esports09110
44Vomex OMG010010
45Revenant Esports010010
46Livecraft Esports0729
47Genesis Esports0819
48Rising Falcon0909
49New Version0358
50Inertia0358
51Hail India0628
52RTGxIND0718
53Bolt Rushers Esports0347
54Ghuso Esports0347
55R4W Official0617
56Honoured Rivalz0426
57Supernova0415
58TWOB0415
59Blind Esports0505
60Seven Hours0505
61Dragon Claw0404
62DCENT Official0213
63RVNC Esports0303
64Heros Gaming0101

BGIS 2024 Wildcard Stage Format

The Wildcard stage of BGIS 2024 features 64 teams, comprised of 16 teams from Round 3 and 48 teams from Round 4. These teams are divided into 4 groups of 16. Each group competes in 3 matches over the first 2 days. Following this, teams are reshuffled based on their overall standings and engage in another set of 3 matches over the next 2 days. The performance across these matches determines the overall standings. Ultimately, the top 16 teams based on the cumulative standings will advance to Semi Finals Week 1.

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How to Add Friends in Genshin Impact?

Yash More
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How to Add Friends in Genshin Impact?

Genshin Impact is widely considered to be successful in the open-world RPG category of games. With a unique storyline spread across seven nations on the land of Teyvat, there is a lot to explore. Without the teleporters, the game would be overwhelmingly difficult to traverse. Despite this, the game can feel lonely sometimes. But worry not, you can invite a friend to play with you as Genshin Impact can be played in co-op mode. Let’s take a look at how to add friends in Genshin Impact.

Some important points to understand before we move ahead:

  • You can only add players on the same server to your friends list.
  • Once you have sent the friend request, there is no way to take it back or cancel it.
  • You can add a maximum of 45 players to your friends list
  • If needed you can mute, block, or unfriend a player for the My Friends list.

To add any friends to your in-game friends list, you first need to reach Adventure Rank 2. Once you reach Adventure Rank 2, ask your friend for their UID which is visible under their profile picture in the Menu. Once you have the UID follow the steps below:

  • Go to Menu
  • Click on ‘Friends’
  • Click on the ‘Add Friends’ tab (2nd tab on the top)
  • Enter your friend’s UID in the Search bar, your friend’s profile should be visible below.
  • Click ‘Add Friend’

That’s it! Now all you have to do is wait for your friend to accept the request. Once your friend has accepted your request, you are free to team up, explore, and conquer the lands of Teyvat.

Also read: Zenless Zone Zero Release date announced by miHoYo.

NAVI Donates $125,000 CS2 Major Winnings to Ukrainian Defense

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NAVI Donates $125,000 CS2 Major Winnings to Ukrainian Defense

In an act of solidarity, Ukrainian esports titan Natus Vincere, commonly known as NAVI, has made a significant contribution to their homeland’s defense efforts. The esports organization, in partnership with the MK Foundation, has allocated its entire $125,000 prize from the CS2 Major victory to fund unmanned robotic complexes in Ukraine.

This move is a part of NAVI’s continued commitment to supporting Ukraine, especially in light of the ongoing conflict that has been ravaging the country since February 2022.

NAVI’s recent donation is not an isolated event. The esports organization has been actively involved in various initiatives to aid Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion. Their efforts include organizing fundraisers and charity events, such as the “Born to be Brave” tournament in 2022, which brought together 20 professional players from top esports teams to raise funds for medical needs in Ukraine.

These activities have not only provided financial support but have also rallied the global gaming community to stand with Ukraine during these trying times.

The CS2 Major in Copenhagen marked a milestone for NAVI, as they clinched their second-ever Counter-Strike Major title. This victory was not just a testament to their prowess in the gaming arena but also became a beacon of hope for their supporters back home. By donating their winnings, NAVI has transformed their esports victory into a powerful statement of unity and resistance against the adversities faced by their nation.

The funds donated by NAVI are reserved for unmanned robotic complexes, which are crucial in modern warfare. These complexes play a significant role in surveillance, reconnaissance, and potentially life-saving operations, thus contributing to the defense and safety of Ukrainian forces on the frontline.

Concord Game: Release Date, Gameplay, Trailers, and More

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Concord Game: Release Date, Gameplay, Trailers, and More

The PlayStation State of Play 2024 has introduced us to a bunch of brand-new games including a 5v5 first-person shooter, Concord developed by Firewalk Studios. With the announcement at the State of Play, we also saw a cinematic trailer and some action-packed gameplay footage. Let’s take a look at the details we noticed from the trailer and gameplay footage.

Let’s talk about the Cinematic Trailer. Sometimes games can disappoint you after showing stunning visuals in the cinematic trailer but failing to display the same graphical prowess in the game. This is not the case with Concord as the visuals in the gameplay footage equally match the pedigree of the visuals in the cinematic trailer.

Concord being a 5v5 first-person shooter, you might think that the game does not have any storyline, however, the name of the game comes the name of the Galaxy in this game. The playable characters are also known as Freegunners who are part of the group called Northstar. Each Freegunner will come with their own set of weapons and abilities. It has been confirmed that the game will have 16 Freegunners divided into 5 classes:

  • Warden
  • Anchor
  • Ranger
  • Breacher
  • Tactician

It is unclear what game modes will be available on the release date but we hope for more details soon as PlayStation has confirmed that they will be “unwrapping more in the coming weeks and months” in their blog post for the game. PlayStation has also confirmed the launch date – August 23, 2024.

Nowhere did we come to know if the game was going to be free-to-play or not. However, the launch trailer does notify that pre-orders will be commencing on June 6, 2024.

What is Bribery in Esports?

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What is Bribery in Esports?

In every sport, including esports, maintaining integrity and fair play is essential to preserving the essence of competition. As tournaments like the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2024 (BGIS 2024) draw significant attention from the gaming community, many issues come to light that might hinder the competitive spirit of the tournament. One such issue is bribery, which we recently witnessed during the BGIS 2024.

Understanding Bribery in Esports through BGIS 2024 Guidelines

Almost every esports tournament operates under a defined set of rules and regulations aimed at upholding fairness among participants. So does BGIS 2024. Section 6.3.8 of the BGIS 2024 Rulebook explicitly addresses the issue of bribery within the tournament setting.

Section 6.3.8 states: “Bribery: No Team Member may offer any gift or cash or other reward to a player, coach, manager, other Team Member, Tournament Official, the Tournament Organizer, KRAFTON, or any other person connected with or employed by another Team in order to influence the outcome of a Tournament Game.”

This clause unequivocally prohibits any form of inducement or incentive aimed at influencing the outcome of a tournament game. It encompasses a wide range of actions, including offering gifts, cash, or other rewards to players, coaches, managers, officials, or any individual associated with another team.

Thankfully, Krafton India Esports was swift to notice the bribery during BGIS 2024. The tournament organizers decided to ban and disqualify 47 Esports, the team violating Section 6.3.8 of the BGIS 2024 rulebook, with all their results from the tournament nullified.

Bribery in esports represents a serious breach of sportsmanship and fair play, as it undermines the integrity of competitions and casts doubt on the legitimacy of results. Attempts to manipulate outcomes through illicit means not only compromise the competitive integrity of the tournament but also undermine the credibility of the entire esports ecosystem.

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