Every moment of practice is invaluable in esports, particularly when it comes to prestigious tournaments like the League of Legends World Championship. This year, the event has been marred by unexpected hurdles for T1, a formidable team in the League of Legends circuit. The team’s General Manager, Jeong ‘becker’ Hoi-yoon, has voiced his concerns and frustrations over the inadequate practice conditions the team has been subjected to, due to persistent internet outages.
As the quarterfinals of Worlds 2023 loom on the horizon, starting November 2, the top eight teams are in a race against time, trying to sharpen their skills and strategies to outperform their rivals. T1, unfortunately, finds itself at a disadvantage, struggling with internet issues that have severely hampered their practice sessions. Becker has taken to social media to highlight these issues, explicitly calling out Riot Games and urging the organizers to step up and provide a conducive practice environment.
부산에 온 후 이틀간 인터넷 이슈로 선수단이 스크림 및 솔로랭크를 제대로 연습을 진행하지 못하고 있습니다.
수차례 요청에도 불구하고 연습이 불가능할 정도의 환경이라, 주최측에 좀 더 좋은 연습 환경을 제공해주시길 요청드립니다.
The transition of the tournament’s location from Seoul to Busan, following the conclusion of the Swiss Stage, was meant to mark the beginning of the final leg of the competition. However, for T1, this move has brought more challenges than anticipated. The team has found itself unable to engage in scrims and solo queue practice, crucial components of their preparation strategy. While other top-eight teams have not reported similar issues, Gen.G mid-laner Jeong ‘Chovy’ Ji-hoon’s repost of Becker’s message indicates that the problem might be more widespread.
With the clock ticking down to their next matchup against LNG Esports on November 5, T1 is in a race against time to resolve these internet issues and get back to their rigorous practice schedule. Their performance in the Swiss Stage, holding a 3-1 record, showcases their potential and skill, but without adequate practice, their journey in the tournament could be jeopardized. The situation calls for immediate action from the organizers to ensure a level playing field and to uphold the competitive integrity of the tournament.
The unexpected internet outages at Worlds 2023 have put T1 in a precarious position, highlighting the need for robust infrastructure and support for teams participating in such high-profile esports events. As the gaming community eagerly awaits the resolution of this issue, the spotlight is now on Riot Games and the tournament organizers to ensure fair play and to provide all teams with the resources they need to perform at their best.
The recent rollout of Windows 11 update KB5031455, intended to enhance user experience, has ironically left a segment of its user base grappling with unexpected issues. Gamers, in particular, have found themselves at the receiving end of this update, facing installation troubles and noticeable drops in gaming performance. Here’s a closer look at the unfolding situation.
For some users, the update process has been anything but smooth, with repeated installation failures taking up significant time and causing frustration, especially for those dependent on their PCs for work. Gamers have reported crashes and performance issues in games, particularly those from the Epic Game Store like Fortnite and Horizon Zero Dawn. Even essential Windows apps like File Explorer haven’t been spared from the update’s unintended consequences.
Released on October 26, the KB5031455 update was meant to be an optional enhancement for users running Windows 11 version 22H2. It introduced the Copilot AI features in supported regions, preview support for start menu items, and ungrouping options for the taskbar. Additionally, it aimed to address existing bugs in Windows 11, including a memory leak issue. However, the update’s fallout has overshadowed these intended improvements.
This isn’t the first time a Windows update has led to widespread issues, leaving users to navigate through performance problems and seek out solutions. Those affected by the current update’s issues are advised to uninstall the problematic update and wait for an official bug fix from Microsoft.
The 2023 edition of the Esportz Premier Series is a testament to the growing popularity and acceptance of esports in India. With a lineup that includes PC, Mobile, Console, and the newly added Sim Racing, the tournament is set to showcase a wide array of talent across various gaming genres. Popular titles such as Pokemon Unite, FIFA 23, Free Fire MAX, Counter-Strike 2, and Assetto Corsa Competizione are all part of this thrilling esports extravaganza.
The Esportz Premier Series stands out for its open-for-all approach, welcoming gamers of all skill levels to participate and compete. This inclusive environment fosters a sense of community and sportsmanship, allowing players to hone their skills and challenge themselves in a competitive setting. The series is a celebration of esports, where passion for gaming takes center stage, and everyone has an equal opportunity to shine.
The 2023 season has already witnessed remarkable performances, with Pokemon Unite and FIFA 23 completing their online qualifiers. Teams like TrueRippers, S8UL Esports, and players such as Shubham Jadhav and Charanjot Singh have showcased their exceptional skills, securing their spots in the grand finale. Free Fire Max, Counter-Strike 2, and Assetto Corsa Competizione are also amid their exciting qualifiers, keeping the esports community on the edge of their seats.
Santosh Smith, Director – Capital Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the third edition of the Esportz Premier Series, highlighting the expansion of gaming genres and the addition of new esports titles. According to him, the series is not just a tournament; it’s a movement, supporting and nurturing the Indian Gaming Community, providing a platform for gamers to excel, and contributing to the bright future of esports in India.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an amateur, or a gaming enthusiast, this series offers something for everyone, making it a pivotal event in the esports calendar. Get ready to witness unparalleled esports action, as the Esportz Premier Series takes India’s gaming landscape to new heights.
DrDisrespect is one of the most recognised streamers in the world and has remained a very influential personality for his energetic and eccentric personality along with games skills that have helped him stand out from the crowd.
DrDisrepect set up shop on YouTube since leaving Twitch and there have been speculations that suggest that he is on his way to up-and-coming platform Kick for a $50 Million deal. Kick has been actively roping in streamers and suffice it to say this strategy of theirs is paying off.
Elon Musk has been making several changes since taking over Twitter and recently he announced his plans to start a live streaming service within it now that there are several top-notch streaming services around, it will be difficult to acquire popular streamers to help build something significant.
Doc shared his opinion when the topic crossed his chat, “If Elon showed up at the La Casa via his brand-new Tesla truck and says, ‘Doc, you’re the best at what you do’ — which is… Elon, duh. Duh, Elon. I know I’m the best at what I do.”
“If he were to approach me with, ‘Hey, let’s build this platform, let’s get some — I want streaming to be taken to the next level.’ ’cause that’s what we do, we take things to the next level. We always have, and we always will. …as of right now, I’d be yes. Let’s do it. As of right now.”
As long as there is no word of confirmation that Elon Musk will start a streaming service within X, all of this counts as nothing but make-believe but if we see something being materialised then it holds the potential to shake up the streaming industry.
The highly anticipated Valorant 7.09 update is here and we have a plethora of changes across the board. Most notably, Valorant 7.09 introduced ISO, which the duelist fans were dying to get their hands on. Besides ISO, we get updates for Cypher, Skye, Fade and Raze aimed at balancing their abilities to “be more intentional and deliberate if they aim to use their utility”.
Besides Agents, the Judge is getting a nerf to help with its overpowered nature which will make it a little more difficult to abuse. The shotgun will boast a smaller Mag with an increased Spread thus significantly cutting down on its accuracy.
Changes in the agent and guns meet several quality-of-life changes within the game that will make life easier for gamers along with a plethora of bug fixes and optimizations that will enhance the experience of the gamers.
Valorant 7.09 Patch Notes
For a more detailed approach, here are the Valorant 7.09 patch notes:
GENERAL UPDATES
We changed your loadout retrieval to reduce match load times. This primarily affects those on lower-spec hardware.
AGENT UPDATES
ISO
Iso goes live!
Learn about his abilities on our Agents page
Watch our newest Duelist hunt his latest targets below.
CYPHER, SKYE, FADE AND RAZE
This patch, we’re looking to address some issues in the balance of power between Sentinels, especially Cypher, and some other Agents on the roster. Sentinels often craft very deliberate setups only to have Agents like Raze, Skye, and Fade destroy them with typical utility use. In this patch, we’re updating Cypher’s Trapwire (C) to try to sway these interactions more in his favor, and to encourage enemy Agents to have to be more intentional and deliberate if they aim to use their utility to counter Sentinel setups.
CYPHER
These changes force attackers to actively destroy traps to break Cypher’s setups and push interactions with utility like Prowlers (C) and Trailblazer (Q) more in Cypher’s favor. In addition, the potency of the traps when they snag an enemy has been increased slightly to make sure opponents have to respect their threat.
Trapwire (C)Decreased the time until the trap concusses a captured enemy 3 >>> 1.5 seconds. After concussing an enemy or an enemy in the trap being killed, the Trapwire (C) no longer destroys itself but instead re-arms after 0.5 seconds, allowing it to ensnare another enemy. Duration of tag slow when hit by the trap increased 0.75 >>> 2 seconds
These changes to Skye and Fade are meant to add more strategic depth to the placement of Cypher’s Trapwire.
SKYE
Trailblazer (Q)Adjusted Trailblazer’s collision so that it goes under Trapwires placed at mid-height. This won’t affect the hitboxes for weapon damage
FADE
Prowler (C)Adjusted Prowler (C) collision so that they go over Trapwires placed at foot height and under Trapwires placed at head height. This won’t affect the hitboxes for weapon damage
RAZE
Raze will have to be more precise with her Paint Shells (E) in order to deal damage to enemies, including destroying enemy traps. Additionally, Raze will need to be more intentional in picking between using the Blast Pack (Q) for mobility or damage.
Blast Pack (Q)Satchel doesn’t deal damage until fully armed. Satchel arm time increased 0.5 seconds >>> 1.5.
WEAPONS UPDATES
JUDGE
With the changes below, we’re sharpening the Judge’s identity as a hunker-down style shotgun by reducing some of its effectiveness while moving. With the reduced mag size, we’re hoping to create more opportunities for enemies to catch a person reloading their Judge as well as nudge the person with the Judge to be more efficient in order to get multi-kills.
Judge
Reduced max mag size from 7 >>> 5
Increased Jumping spread from 1.25 >>> 2.25
Increased Running spread from .10 >>> .75
PLAYER BEHAVIOR UPDATES
When reporting others in game, there is now an added option to also mute who you’ve just reported.
SOCIAL UPDATES
Updated the icons that appear in the Friends List when friends are playing other Riot Games.
We now detect people in Riot Mobile and TFT, and display unique icons for people playing these games.
People who are online in Riot Mobile have a “gray dot” Player Card Image.
The failsafe “Unknown Product” icon is now a red Riot fist instead of the gray dot.
Updated the icons shown for people in LoL, LoR and WildRift.
PREMIER UPDATES
Premier Stage E7A3 is live with a few updates and new features! As always, good luck in your games!
Premier Practice
There will be windows of time where you can queue for practice on select non-match days, check your calendars for the schedule! These matches will follow Premier match structure, but will not affect your Premier Score.
Enrollment Updates
Teams created before or during the new ‘Team Creation Window’ will now be able to recruit members and participate in Premier at any point during the Stage!
Timeouts
Every match, teams will have one timeout per side and an additional time out in Overtime.
Premier Crests
Crests will now reflect your team’s performance and evolve over the entire stage.
Playoff Qualification Threshold
We’re lowering the qualification threshold in this stage to 600 points. We recognize that during this busy time of the year, it can be harder to schedule your team’s matches so we wanted to make it more forgiving if you have to miss a week.
Matchmaking
We’ve made some slight adjustments to find you fairer matches during the weekly matches.
Zones
Some regions can’t support the same number of divisions, so we’ve made adjustments to certain zones to support generally healthier queue times and improved match fairness.
BUG FIXES
General
Fixed an issue where some people’s hardware configurations resulted in a white screen at login.
Gameplay Systems
Fixed a rare issue where detaching from a rope would cause a footstep noise.
Duking out in the ring has become the trend to settle all feuds and the Musk vs Zuck fight has been one of the highly anticipated matches that never materialised leaving fans disappointed.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two of the richest men in the world caught everyone by surprise when they showed their willingness to settle their differences in the ring. Both parties over recent years have been subjected to a plethora of memes and suffice it to say they have taken to pop culture considerably better than most in their position.
The Musk v Zuck fight came close to happening once before as both parties were very open about their ongoing preparation but nothing serious materialized however in the latest episode of the Joe Rogan podcast, Elon opened up about how he would like for the fight to happen and he is willing to take a swing “anytime, anywhere.”.
Elon further explained how he was willing to fight Mark Zuckerberg under any circumstances but both camps have major differences in opinions which has prevented the fight from happening. Musk’s eagerness to host the fight in Italy’s Colosseum has led Zuckerberg to believe he wasn’t serious given the historical importance of the location. Still, Musk believes that the Meta CEO “pulled out” himself which led to the fight getting canceled.
Musk has been very confident in taking on Mark Zuckerberg throughout the podcast and has opened himself to a fight under any circumstances. This has paved the way for Zuckerberg to come out and accept the challenge yet again and hopefully, they reach an accord to host the fight soon.
Zishan “Mazy” Alam, one of Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2023 and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) India-Korea Invitational casters, recently discussed Team X Spark’s lackluster performance in India-Korea Invitational. Mazy stated that the constant shuffling of the team’s roster was the main culprit behind it.
Mazy Believes Roster Shuffle Disrupted Team X Spark’s Performance in BGMI India-Korea Invitational
Fan-favorite Team X Spark, which had shown commendable performance in Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2023, faced a challenging journey at the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) India-Korea Invitational. The team’s lackluster performance placed them in the 16th position on the overall leaderboard.
During the three days of intense competition, Team X Spark made some significant roster changes. On the first day, they benched Tushar “DreamS” Jain and instead, Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh took his place. The following day, Dreams was back in the lineup, replacing Scout. On the final day, Aditya Mathe found himself on the bench, and Scout once again stepped in.
In a recent livestream, Mazy was asked about Team X Spark’s performance and the potential reasons behind it. Responding to this, Mazy stated that the team was well aware of what went wrong. He highlighted that in the BGIS 2023 Grand Finals, the team secured a total of 88 finishes. Of these 88 finishes, Sarang accounted for 27 finishes, Dreams accounted for 22 finishes, and Aditya and Pukar collectively accounted for the remaining 39 finishes. “You benched the second-highest fragger, and you can’t build synergy that fast. They needed practice. If you are playing at such a high level, you can’t perform without practice,” he added.
Mazy explained that Team X Spark lost their momentum due to the roster changes, and making a comeback proved to be a daunting challenge to them.
NBA 2K24 Season 2 has introduced an exciting new feature for players: Rebirth 2.0. This enhanced version of the original Rebirth offers even better rewards and incentives, especially for those grinding in MyCAREER mode. With Rebirth 2.0, players can ensure their new builds are top-notch with minimal effort and Virtual Currency (VC) expenditure.
Here’s your guide on how to unlock Rebirth 2.0 and the bountiful rewards that come with it.
How to Unlock Rebirth 2.0 in NBA 2K24 Season 2?
To access Rebirth 2.0, players must first align themselves with an Affiliation in The City, followed by achieving the Veteran 2 REP level. NBA 2K24 presents two Affiliations: RISE and ELITE. While both have their unique perks, ELITE stands out with its permanent Scoring boost, making it a preferable choice for many. To expedite your REP level progression, engage in as many games as possible, whether in your career or The City. Additionally, official Affiliation membership grants extra REP. However, reaching the Veteran 2 REP level is a journey, requiring players to climb through various preceding REP levels.
Veteran 2 is the third-highest REP level in NBA 2K24, demanding dedication and time from players. Before attaining this rank, you must navigate through several other REP levels, each serving as a stepping stone toward your goal.
The most notable reward of Rebirth 2.0 is the ability to instantly upgrade your new builds to a 99 Overall Rating (OVR), bypassing the usual time-consuming and VC-intensive process. This feature ensures that your MyPLAYER is in prime condition right from the start. In addition to this major perk, completing the Rebirth 2.0 Quest also unlocks various other rewards, further enhancing your NBA 2K24 experience.
🤯 Rebirth 2.0 🤯
Earn the ability to upgrade your next MyPLAYER build to a 99 OVR immediately when you achieve Veteran 2 REP level! pic.twitter.com/i8B9Vs3PBk
Twitch has recently updated its appeal and enforcement systems, introducing a significant change that allows permanently banned streamers to apply for account reinstatement after six months. This move marks a pivotal shift in Twitch’s approach to moderation and offers a glimmer of hope for creators who have found themselves indefinitely suspended from the platform.
Streamers Can Appeal After Six Months
Previously, a permanent ban on Twitch was just that—permanent, with no room for appeal. However, with the new policy in place, streamers who got banned permanently now have the opportunity to appeal for restoration six months after their ban. It is important to note that this policy does not apply to all offenses, particularly those involving violence, threats, and other severe or illegal activities.
We hear you – how we enforce our rules, and how we manage appeals, shouldn’t be a mystery.
We’re taking steps to make our enforcement process clearer and less convoluted, introducing a new path to reinstatement, and leaning into community education.
The streaming community has witnessed several high-profile permanent bans over the years, including popular figures like Adin Ross, Dr Disrespect, and IShowSpeed. While IShowSpeed’s account was reinstated in October 2023 after nearly two years, this new policy opens the door for others to potentially return to the platform. To initiate the appeal process, affected users can visit the Twitch appeals dashboard and follow the guidance provided on the support page.
This change in policy raises several questions about the future of moderation on Twitch. Is this a move towards a more fair and rehabilitative approach, giving streamers a second chance to learn from their mistakes? Or could it potentially pave the way for problematic content creators to return to the platform, undermining the integrity of Twitch’s community standards?
Valorant’s Episode 7 Act 3 has introduced the Valiant Hero skin collection, a set inspired by the legendary Chinese mythological figure, Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King. This collection features a variety of in-game cosmetic items, including weapon skins for popular firearms like the Vandal and Operator, as well as the highly sought-after Valorant Hero player card.
Set to release between October 31st and November 1st, 2023, depending on the server region, this bundle is a must-have for players looking to enhance their in-game experience.
How to Get Valiant Hero Player Card in Valorant?
Start Valorant: Launch Valorant on your computer and navigate to the main menu.
Visit the Store: Click on the ‘STORE’ option to explore the available items.
Select the Valiant Hero Bundle: Find and choose the Valiant Hero bundle to view its contents, including the player card.
Purchase the Player Card: Ensure you have at least 375 Valorant Points (VP) in your account, then click on the “Purchase Item” button associated with the Valiant Hero player card.
Update Your Profile: Go to the Collections tab, select the Valiant Hero player card from the Player Cards section, and set it as your active player card.
Pricing and Availability
The Valiant Hero player card is available for 375 VP. If you’re interested in acquiring the entire bundle, it will cost you 7,100 VP, granting you access to all the weapon skins, the player card, a gun buddy, and a spray. Keep in mind that the player card, along with the spray and gun buddy, will only be available for purchase as long as the bundle is in the in-game store.
In addition to the Valiant Hero player card, the bundle includes:
Vandal Skin
Ghost Skin
Ares Skin
Operator Skin
Ruyi Staff Melee Skin
Gun Buddy
Spray
Individual weapon skins can be purchased for 1,775 VP each, the Ruyi Staff melee skin is priced at 4,350 VP, the gun buddy is available for 475 VP, and sprays can be acquired for 325 VP.
