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Heroic Joins Dota 2 Scene With South American Lineup

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Heroic Joins Dota 2 Scene With South American Lineup

Renowned esports organization Heroic has recently announced their entry into the Dota 2 scene by disclosing their South American roster led by veteran pros Héctor “K1” Rodriguez and Elvis “Scofield” Peña.

K1 and Scofield undeniably stand out as two of the top South American Dota 2 professionals. K1 achieved a noteworthy top-eight finish at The International 2023 with the former Nouns Esports roster. Following K1’s departure from Beastcoast in June 2023, it was only after The International 2023 that Scofield left the team.

Alongside the duo, the new Heroic Dota 2 roster is also set to include Brazilian talents João “4nalog” Giannini and Matheus “KJ” Diniz, alongside Belgian pro Cedric “Davai Lama” Deckmyn.

Following the announcement, here’s what the complete Heroic Dota 2 roster looks like:

  • Héctor “K1” Rodriguez (Carry)
  • João “4nalog” Giannini (Mid)
  • Cedric “Davai Lama” Deckmyn (Offlaner)
  • Elvis “Scofield” Peña (Position 4 Support)
  • Matheus “KJ” Diniz (Position 5 Support)
  • Igor “kaffs” Furtado (coach)

Fans of South American Dota will be able to catch the Heroic Dota 2 roster live in the upcoming combined North and South American qualifier for BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024, which is scheduled to take place from 7th to 10th January.

How to Complete David Trezeguet Winter Wildcards Icon SBC in EA FC 24?

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How to Complete David Trezeguet Winter Wildcards Icon SBC in EA FC 24?

As the winter chill fades, FC 24’s Winter Wildcards event concludes with a grand finale, presenting the last Squad Building Challenge (SBC) – a tribute to the legendary French striker, David Trezeguet. This final flourish of the festive promo has sparked excitement among the gaming community.

A Striker’s Legacy: David Trezeguet, renowned for his time at clubs like Monaco and Juventus, has been immortalized in FC 24 with an 88-rated Winter Wildcards Icon card. This special item not only showcases his incredible 88 dribbling, 86 passing, and other impressive stats but also features the Relentless Physical PlayStyle+.

Chemistry is a Breeze: Trezeguet’s iconic status ensures full chemistry in any FC 24 Ultimate Team squad, enhancing team dynamics effortlessly.

Diving into the Challenge: The Trezeguet SBC requires gamers to strategically build squads to meet various criteria:

  • Born Legend: Assemble a squad with exactly 11 rare bronze players to earn a Small Silver Players Pack.
  • Rising Star: Craft a team with exactly 11 rare silver players to unlock Three Common Gold Players Pack.
  • On a Loan: An 11-player squad with a minimum team rating of 79 rewards players with a Winter Wildcards Icon David Trezeguet 5-Match Loan.
  • Bianconeri: Featuring at least one Juventus player in a team with a minimum rating of 83, this step offers a Small Electrum Players Pack.
  • Les Bleus: A minimum team rating of 84, including at least one player from France, leads to a Small Prime Electrum Players Pack.
  • League Legend: Incorporate a Serie A TIM player, a Team of the Week player in an 11-member squad with a minimum rating of 85, and receive a Jumbo Premium Gold Pack.

On successful completion of these tasks, players can add the 88-rated Winter Wildcards Icon David Trezeguet to their Ultimate Team. The estimated cost for this SBC is around 101k coins, a worthy investment for such a celebrated player.

LoL pro Dyrus claims TSM did not pay his salary

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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LoL pro Dyrus claims TSM did not pay his salary

One of the best top laners of his time, Dyrus has claimed that TSM did not give him a paycheck instead all his earnings came from streaming and streaming alone.

During an AMA session on X, Dyrus was answering questions when he came across someone asking what his peak salary was during his time in TSM, to which he claimed “I didn’t take a paycheck, all of it was from streaming.”.

Leaving fans stunned at such a bizarre response as considering his stature as a player during his time with TSM, Dyrus should have been one of the highly paid LoL players. He added that despite Riot being less generous during his time as a player, besides streaming, tournament winnings also account for a part of his income.

“forgot to add from tournament winnings but that’s beside the point. a lot of you guys who aren’t aware Riot didn’t give us jack shit back then and I retired before they started handing out big paychecks (franchising) since I burnt out on the game. (thanks 2v1 meta)” he added.

League of Legends has been one of the games where money has been no object at the upper echelons and LoL players boast some of the highest net-worths. Dyrus being a legend, fans would expect him to get enormous financial benefits from TSM.

He joined TSM in 2012 and stayed with the organization till 2017. In the five years he spent with them, he played as a pro till 2015 and spent the final two years as a content creator.

It has not been mentioned whether Dyrus was paid during his time as a professional player by TSM. It is entirely possible that he earned a salary in the first 3 years as a pro but the paystub stopped when he became a content creator for the team. However, on the off-chance that Dyrus did not get a paycheck during his 5-year stint as a player and content creator for TSM, it has to be morally questionable.

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nitr0 returns to Valorant with M80

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nitr0 returns to Valorant with M80

According to reports, Captain America, aka nitr0 is set to return to Valorant after a brief period of mixed results as the skipper for Team Liquid’s CS team. He will take on the IGL duties for M80 as the 2024 Valorant season approaches.

Unlike his second stint with CS, Canella enjoyed a successful Valorant career during his time in 100 Thieves. He put together a very competitive team that produced impressive results and was always a favourite to win championships. nitr0’s strength is his playstyle to fit in with star players and an in-depth knowledge of the North American scene that can help take M80 to the top.

M80 enjoyed a fair 2023 winning both the Mid-Season Invitational as well as playoffs, but failed to push it over the line on several occasions. nitr0 comes into the team, hoping to shape them as a side that walks into tournaments as favourites after the departure of some of their players who formed the foundation of the team, namely  Mohamed “johnqt” Amine Ouarid and Daniel “eeiu” Vucenovic.

Fans have raised concern over the loss of firepower with nitr0’s addition but individual performance can be overlooked when choosing an IGL. M80 miseries lie with inconsistency and nitr0 is an experienced veteran who is capable of bringing structure to a team with solid fundamentals that will establish their playstyle to take on the big dogs of the scene.

M80 will line up as:

  •  Alexander “zander” Dituri
  •  Marc-Andre “NiSMO” Tayar
  •  Gianfranco “koalanoob” Potestio
  •  Nick “nitr0” Cannella
  •  Brendan “BcJ” Jensen
  •  Vincent “Happy” Schopenhauer (Head coach)
  •  “GUNTER” (Coach)

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New LoL Champion Smolder Release Date

Sonu Banerjee
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New LoL Champion Smolder Release Date

Riot Games has recently teased a new Champion for their popular MOBA title, League of Legends, and fans of the game from throughout the globe are excited to know more about details involving this new champ.

The upcoming LoL champ, Smolder, is set to be an ADC marksman and hails from the eastern region of Runeterra, Camavor.

Curious to find out when you can try out this new LoL Champion in your pub games? We have you covered. In this article, we’re gonna take a look at everything we know so far about the release date of Smolder.

League of Legends Smolder Release Date

Before Smolder is officially deployed to the live server, it will undergo thorough testing on the game’s Public Beta Environment (PBE) servers. This pre-release phase aims to detect and address any potential bugs or exploits that may arise with the introduction of this new champion.

Since Smolder has already been revealed by Riot Games on January 4, 2024, it’s safe to say that it will be implemented on the PBE servers within the next week.

Smolder will likely make its way to the live servers with the upcoming LoL 14.2 update, which is scheduled to be released on January 24.

However, do note that the release dates of Smolder for PBE or the live servers haven’t been confirmed by the developers at the time of writing, so it’s best to take these dates with a grain of salt.

New Valorant Kuronami Bundle Revealed: Skins, Price & Release Date

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New Valorant Kuronami Bundle Revealed: Skins, Price & Release Date

The Kuronami bundle is the newest skin bundle to be revealed by Riot Games for their tactical shooter Valorant. It’s an upcoming bundle that will be introduced to the title alongside the highly anticipated Episode 8 Act 1 update and will include skins for 4 weapons alongside a melee.

In this article, we’re gonna take a look at everything you need to know about the Kuronami skin bundle, including its skins, price tag, release date, and more.

Valorant Kuronami Bundle: All Skins

The Kuronami bundle in Valorant will include skins for the following weapons in the game:

  • Sheriff
  • Marshall
  • Spectre
  • Vandal
  • Melee (Kuronami No Yaiba)

The Kuronami bundle skins come with unique animations, sound effects, and a finisher.

Additionally, all the skins in the bundle will include four variants that players can unlock through Radianite Points.

The Kuronami skin bundle will be showcased by Riot Games in an exclusive livestream hosted by Jett voice actor Shannon Williams on the official Valorant Twitch channel on January 8, 2024, at 10 am PT.

Valorant Kuronami Bundle: Price

The price of the Kuronami bundle hasn’t been revealed at the time of writing. However, fans can expect the bundle to be ‘Exclusive’ or ‘Ultra’ tier, which means that it’s likely to be priced anywhere between 7,000 VP to 11,000 VP.

The individual weapons in the Kuronami bundle can cost between 2,175 and 2,975 VP, while the melee weapon can cost between 4,350 and 5,950 VP

Valorant Kuronami Bundle: Release Date
The Kuronami skin bundle will be released in Valorant alongside the game’s Episode 8 Act 1 update on January 9, 2024. The update will also introduce to the game a fresh Battle Pass, changes to the competitive map pool, a new weapon, and much more.

Sid Joshi Opens Up About His Relationship With Team SouL’s Former BGMI Team

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Sid Joshi Opens Up About His Relationship With Team SouL’s Former BGMI Team

Team SouL recently parted ways with its fan-favorite Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) teams, featuring Sahil “Omega” Jakhar, Akshat “AkshaT” Goel, Naman “Neyo” , Sohail “Hector” Shaikh, Harsh “Goblin” Paudwal, and Amit “Amit” Dubey. The departure left fans wondering about the bonds that were once deemed unbreakable in Team SouL. Siddhant “Sid” Joshi, recently expressed his emotions for Team SouL’s former roster, and wished them for their future endeavors.

Sid Speaks on Team SouL’s Former BGMI Team 

In a recent live stream, a viewer asked Sid a question revolving around the nature of the relationships Sid shared with the former BGMI roster. The viewer asked if Sid had already forgotten the previous roster or will they be a part of him forever. In response to the heartfelt question, Sid began by expressing his sincere well-wishes for the departed players and added that his thoughts were filled with nothing but positive vibes for their future endeavors. Sid acknowledged the highs and lows shared during the two years spent together, highlighting the rollercoaster journey the team experienced.

However, Sid acknowledged the reality that, despite the deep friendship, there comes a point where professional paths diverge. Sid emphasized that as a manager of Team SouL, his primary loyalty lies with the organization. Similarly, if the players were to choose between Sid and their current organizations, they would understandably choose the latter.

While recognizing the inevitable separation due to professional commitments, Sid reassured fans that the friendship remained intact. Additionally, he stressed that even though they might represent different organizations in the future, the relationship created over the years would endure. 

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OR Esports Bids Farewell to Its BGMI Player Mac

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OR Esports Bids Farewell to Its BGMI Player Mac

Following a trend set by other prominent teams, OR Esports has entered the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) rostermania by bidding farewell to Mac, ending his tenure with the organization. Joining the organization in August 2023, MJ played an integral role within the team until his departure on 5th January 2024.

Mac’s Journey With OR Esports’ BGMI Roster

During Mac’s tenure, OR Esports consistently demonstrated commendable performances, but failed to achieve success in official tournaments. The team started off with a promising journey after the game’s return, winning the BGMI Pro Scrims with a dominant gameplay.

Further solidifying their presence, OR Esports showcased commendable performance in third-party tournaments such as the Novum Overpower Series Season 1 and Skyesports Champions Series, where it secured 3rd and 4th positions, respectively. The team’s outstanding performance continued in the IQOO Pro Series, where they emerged as runners-up. Amid high anticipation in the Skyesports Championship 5.0, OR Esports once again impressed, securing the 4th position. In the BGMI Masters Series Season 2, OR Esports started strong but concluded the grand finals at 13th position. 

Despite these noteworthy accomplishments in third-party tournaments, the team faced challenges in official competitions. The team showcased an impressive start in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2023, but ultimately settled for 9th place in the Grand Finals. A similar narrative unfolded in BGMI Pro Series 2023, where the team failed to secure a spot in the Grand Finals.

OR Esports’ in-game leader Gunjan “Jelly” Thakur left OR Esports to join GodLike Esports. Now, as the organization bid farewell to Mac, the team is now left with only two players – Tanishk “ADMINO” Singh and Robin “Robin” Singh Shekhawat. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for both OR Esports and Mac.

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Valorant Episode 8 Details: Release Date, Leaks, Map Changes & More

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Valorant Episode 8 Details: Release Date, Leaks, Map Changes & More

The release of the highly anticipated Valorant Episode 8 is just around the corner, and fans of the competitive shooter from throughout the globe are more excited than ever to welcome all the new content that the next update will bring to the Riot Games title.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 update is set to introduce a bunch of new content to Valorant, including a fresh Battle Pass, a brand new weapon, a change to the competitive map pool, and much more. A new Agent ‘SmokeDancer’ is also expected to join the Valorant roster within the next few months, but according to leaks, they won’t be arriving to the game until Episode 8 Act 2.

Now, with a thorough grasp of all the elements the upcoming Episode 8 Act 1 update is expected to bring, you might be wondering, “When is the Valorant Episode 8 release date?”

Luckily, the release date for Valorant Episode 8 has already been revealed, and it’s only a few days away.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Release Date: When is the Next Valorant Episode?

Taking a look at the ongoing Valorant Battle Pass, we can easily determine the exact release date of the next Valorant Act.

At the time of writing, the in-game timer indicates 9 days remaining before the conclusion of Valorant’s Episode 7 Act 3 Battle Pass. Consequently, it’s reasonable to anticipate the release of the Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 update on or around January 8, 2023.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 Leaks: Map Changes, New Weapon & More

As mentioned earlier, Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 is also set to bring a bunch of new content to the competitive shooter. We’ve also seen plenty of leaks surrounding the upcoming Valorant update surfacing on the internet over the last few weeks to get a decent idea of everything that the new patch will introduce to the game.

For starters, Icebox will officially be re-introduced to the competitive map pool of Valorant, replacing Haven. The map is also one of the two maps to receive certain changes in Episode 8, alongside Lotus.

Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 will also introduce the new weapon ‘Outlaw’ to the title. For the uninitiated, Outlaw is a new sniper rifle that will cost 2400 in-game Credits and will be a cheaper alternative to the Operator. It can kill any enemy with light or no armor with a single body-shot, whereas fully armored opponents will require an extra bullet to secure the kill. 

That’s everything we know so far about the Valorant Episode 8 Act 1 update.

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

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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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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