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xQc Claims Ex-Girlfriend Demanded Millions to Drop Sexual Assault Charges

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xQc Claims Ex-Girlfriend Demanded Millions to Drop Sexual Assault Charges

Following xQc and Adept’s very public fallout, several rumors surfaced on what may have happened however everyone was shocked to find out that Adept had reported him for sexual assault which led to an investigation, and according to xQc the charges could have been dropped by paying his ex-partner in “millions”.

Several sources have claimed that the case reached a conclusion in a legal capacity however, either party keeps opening up about it on their streams which gives the audience a different perspective and more drama. Shortly before her ban, Adept accused xQc of paying his Twitch moderators for sex which led to the latter explaining the entire timeline of events that went down.

“There was an application made by the other party for a protective order against me, so they had to be protected from me because I had committed family violence.

“The claims were extremely outrageous, unfounded, untrue, didn’t happen. And, they were so far out that I didn’t even know what I was reading when it was given to me,” xQc stated.

“There is no probable cause to continue further and it just stops right there and there is no warrants, no arrests, nothing, it just stops right there,” he added.

xQc claimed, “The settlements asked for a sizeable amount of millions of dollars for it to go away.”

These claims have given an entirely different perspective to Adept’s underlying motives with xQc and the longer she remains silent the more incriminating it gets for her. At the time of writing, Adept is still banned from Twitch and only time can tell if she has a response ready for xQc’s claims.


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Want to be an Influencer? Now You Can Get a Degree in It

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Want to be an Influencer? Now You Can Get a Degree in It

“Online influencer” was a term that was bestowed upon anyone with a significant online presence who holds a certain degree of impact on the lives of their followers however, at South East Technological University in Carlow, Ireland, you can officially get the degree just like conventional lines of studies like Engineering or Medical Science.

In the past, we have seen colleges offer courses in careers around the social media spaces but for the first time, a college has dedicated itself to offering a course concluding in a degree for aspiring Influencers. Online influencer is a term that is generally associated with content creators on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and many more out there, and while said profession can be extremely rewarding in terms of economic gain and fame, the road to stardom is very difficult.

While previously, there had been no clear path to becoming an influencer, however, the course in question will likely offer a holistic approach towards being a social media star by teaching its students from fundamentals to more curated methods.

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“We knew there was a space and need for this, we just needed to develop the course into a Bachelor’s degree and get it ratified,” said Irene McCormick, a senior lecturer at the University.

The Influencer market is a growing space and will continue to grow for the foreseeable future, a course like this might help companies determine which candidates are better to market their product or service through.

A large part of the course will involve keeping the students in the loop about what are trending items/ideas on social media and how they can use them to influence their personal growth as social media influencers.

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MortaL Apologizes His Fans For Leaving Esports

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MortaL Apologizes His Fans For Leaving Esports

In a recent controversy that unfolded between S8UL Esports and GodLike Esports, MortaL, the co-owner of S8UL Esports, found himself at the center of a storm. The controversy stemmed from an alleged remark made by GodLike Esports’ CEO Kronten, who seemingly referred to MortaL as a “dead player,” insinuating that he had abandoned esports. In response to this controversy, MortaL took to his YouTube channel with a live stream titled “Dead Player is Back,” where he addressed the issue head-on.

MortaL Explains Leaving Esports Enabled Him to Create S8UL

During the live stream, MortaL not only tackled the controversy but also made a heartfelt apology to his fans for his departure from the competitive gaming scene. He stated, “I’m sorry, guys. Sorry I couldn’t continue esports. But that was the reason I was able to, along with Goldy Bhai and Thug, give you S8UL Esports. You have to lose something in order to win something else.”

This admission resonated deeply with MortaL’s fanbase, who had supported him throughout his gaming journey. It showcased his humility and the sacrifices he had made for the greater good, namely the establishment of S8UL Esports.

S8UL Esports, Indian’s one of the most successful esports and gaming organization, was co-founded by MortaL, along with Lokesh “Goldy” Jain and Animesh “Thug” Agarwal. Since its inception, the organization has been making waves in the gaming industry. In 2022, the organization achieved a remarkable feat by winning the prestigious Content Group of the Year award at the Esports Awards 2022. This marked the first time an Indian esports group had garnered global recognition at such a prestigious event.

The award recognized not only the organization’s success but also the immense contributions of its creators over the past year. S8UL Esports has played a pivotal role in redefining the gaming landscape in India, putting the country firmly on the global map of gaming.

The accolades didn’t stop there. In 2023, S8UL Esports secured another significant achievement by winning the Global Impact Award at the Mobies Mobile Gaming Awards. Once again, they were pioneers, being the first esports organization to receive this esteemed recognition.

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CounterStrike 2 Player’s Massive Skin Inventory Worth $1.5 Million Gets Banned

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CounterStrike 2 Player’s Massive Skin Inventory Worth $1.5 Million Gets Banned

In the world of online gaming, particularly within the Counter-Strike community, skin trading has become a lucrative business. Rare skins can fetch prices in the millions, making them highly sought-after commodities. However, with high rewards come high risks, as demonstrated by the recent ban of a prominent skin trader.

St4ck, a well-known figure in the Counter-Strike 2 skin trading community, recently faced a ban that has left the community buzzing. With an inventory estimated between $1,500,000 to $1,600,000, St4ck’s ban has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the trading world. The exact reason for his ban remains unclear, though speculations suggest it might be related to comments made on his Steam profile.

St4ck is no stranger to controversy. He has previously been accused of scamming players out of rare skins and not honoring trade agreements. Furthermore, his quest to achieve the highest possible Steam level saw him allegedly scamming individuals out of Steam cards worth $70,000.

While the ban has certainly raised eyebrows, many within the community believe it to be temporary. Predictions suggest that St4ck might be unbanned within days, especially given the value of his inventory. However, only time will tell if this prediction holds true.

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CS2’s Latest Patch Brings Bug Fixes and Graphics Enhancements

Aritra Patra
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CS2’s Latest Patch Brings Bug Fixes and Graphics Enhancements

The latest patch for CS2 comes with changes ranging from graphics enhancements to map tweaks and miscellaneous fixes. With CS2’s dedicated player base and professional scene, even the smallest adjustments to the game can have a significant impact. The latest patch, packed with changes and fixes, promises to enhance the gaming experience for players and spectators alike.

Let’s take a look at the official patch notes of today.

CS2 Release Notes for 10/4/2023

[ GRAPHICS ]

  • Removed Model / Texture Detail: Very High setting since it was identical to High. They used to differ by Texture Filtering Mode, but that’s a separate setting now

[ ANIMATION ]

  • Repositioned finger on AWP so it doesn’t look as long

[ MAPS ]

  • Various bug fixes and tweaks to Inferno, Anubis, Vertigo, Ancient, and Mirage

[ MISC ]

  • Various bug fixes and tweaks to stickers
  • Adjusted crosshair outline rendering for fractional values
  • Fixed a bug where disconnecting from and reconnecting to a match would result in less XP
  • Fixed the “buy <item>” command to work with the new flexible loadout system. The command will now find the named item in your loadout instead of assuming a default slot. If the named item isn’t in your loadout, the command will fail. To buy by slot, use “buy secondary0”, “buy midtier1”, “buy rifle2”, etc. instead
  • Various tweaks to automatic sniper rifle muzzle flashes
  • Various tweaks to glass impact effects
  • Added sort options to secondary inventory select panel for actions like applying stickers
  • Fixed a bug where users in Germany were incorrectly identified as users in China

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CSGO: Party Astronauts Wins Round After Getting Distracted by US Government

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CSGO: Party Astronauts Wins Round After Getting Distracted by US Government

In a recent CSGO Tournament, Party Astronauts faced an unexpected challenge not from their opponents, Imperial, but from the U.S. government. As they were on the verge of securing a significant lead, a National Emergency Alert test disrupted their gameplay, leading to a moment of chaos and eventual laughter.

While Party Astronauts were dominating Imperial on Overpass during the BLAST Fall Showdown, the National Emergency Alert test, scheduled by FEMA and the FCC, went off. This unexpected interruption came right as Party Astronauts were about to secure a lead of 11-2 against Imperial. The alert caused a brief moment of panic, with Wesley “viz” Harris exclaiming, “I can’t hear him,” as the team scrambled to maintain their advantage

Once the alert ended and the round was over, Party Astronauts couldn’t help but laugh at the bizarre situation. This incident might be one of the most unusual tech disruptions ever witnessed during a professional CSGO Tournament broadcast. BLAST even captured the audio of the event, providing viewers with a firsthand experience of the unexpected turn of events.

Despite the unexpected interruption, Party Astronauts managed to close out the map, securing a 1-0 lead in the series. Imperial, on the other hand, faced the double blow of losing the round during the alert and subsequently losing their chosen map, Overpass. This put them at a significant disadvantage, paving the way for a potential 2-0 upset by Party Astronauts.

The BLAST Fall Showdown marks the end of professional Counter-Strike tournaments on CSGO, with future tournaments set to be played on CS2. Given the recent challenges faced by players due to CS2’s launch issues, it seems fitting that an external tech issue would disrupt a CS match during this transitional phase. However, in the end, the alert didn’t seem to have a significant impact on the outcome

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Valorant Agent 24: All you need to know

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Valorant Agent 24: All you need to know

Agent 24 is the last agent scheduled to be released by the end of this year. Riot revealed this upon the release of Episode 7 and since then they have managed to release an agent and a map just like they promised.

It was largely speculated that Agent 24 would likely be a Duelist and after the release of the likes of Gekko and Deadlock, a duelist would be a welcome change for fans. The new agent is likely on schedule and all set for a release in light of Riot dropping several teasers in the past few months hinting at the release before the year ends.

The speculations of the new agent being a duelist have been confirmed by the Character Producer for Valorant John Goscicki. He said “At its core Valorant is a team-based Tac Shooter where gunplay shines. For some of you, that means aspiring to plow through enemies like Jinggg, and putting in hours in clicking those orbs with aim trainers for that clean 5k.” 

All we know about the agent so far can be put in a few words. It will be a duelist who hails from Singapore as pointed out by one Twitter user. We will have all the information by the end of the year unless Riot chooses to delay the release which as it stands is highly unlikely.

It is safe to assume that her kit will be packed with crazy abilities assuming the new agent is a duelist but teasers aren’t enough to make out what said abilities are. As of now, we can hold our horses till the end of the year to find out what the latest Duelist will look like.

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MrBeast’s New $500,000 Challenge Faces Backlash from Community

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MrBeast’s New $500,000 Challenge Faces Backlash from Community

MrBeast is arguably the most popular independent content creator on YouTube who made a career out of crazy pranks and challenges that have captivated the hearts and minds of viewers.

Over the course of recent years, we saw some of the craziest challenges for him that boast insane prize pools. Suffice it to say that the crazier the challengers were, the more exciting it was to watch them. His fame reached the point where a company offered to buy his YouTube channel for a billion dollars which he refused.

“Would you spend 100 days in this room with a random stranger for $500,000? (Door is unlocked, if one of you leaves before day 100 you both lose.)” is his latest challenge and surprisingly fans have mixed feelings about it.

Fans took no time in expressing their concerns over said challenge. Many pointed out the hazards of staying locked in a room that very much replicates the white torture rooms. Others pointed out how staying away from sunlight for that long could potentially lead to some serious health issues.

While the prize money is appealing enough to give it a shot, the concerns surrounding a challenge like this simply cannot be ignored. The mixed feelings among the fans are justified as such a challenge can have severe consequences.

In light of the criticism, MrBeast has likely continued with the challenge and all we can do is wait for the video to drop to see how it went and whether or not the concerns of his users come true.

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Twitch Employees Fear for Their Jobs as Layoffs Continue

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Twitch Employees Fear for Their Jobs as Layoffs Continue

With TwitchCon right around the corner, Twitch employees have revealed that their jobs are “at risk”. The Amazon-owned company has developed a notorious reputation for firing employees in recent times and said trend seems to have continued as several employees have revealed they could potentially join the list of employees who have been exited.

Employees have taken to X to announce the situation over at Twitch. They claim that even though there is no official word about them getting fired, the higher-ups have left them at a cliffhanger. This news breaks with a week life for TwitchCon and the fact that they are unwilling to retain employees over concerns economic or otherwise and host million-dollar events has shocked the community.

While many employees have expressed their gratitude for surviving the layoff wave, others have revealed that they have been notified about their positions being at risk and it’s unlikely that they will make the cut. The Twitch community has expressed their condolences and thanked the employees for helping build Twitch into what it is today.

We can only hope that the economic situation surrounding Twitch turns around and a wave of mass layoffs comes to an end. Entire Silicon Valley is witnessing arguably the biggest layoff wave in history and Twitch is no exception. While there are deep-rooted reasons behind the situation the community finds it is very difficult to justify million-dollar carnivals when you cannot afford to retain your employees.

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GHATAK Addresses GodLike Esports vs Global Esports Controversy

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GHATAK Addresses GodLike Esports vs Global Esports Controversy

In the aftermath of the recent controversy involving GodLike Esports and S8UL Esports, a fresh dispute has arisen within the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) esports community. This latest controversy pits Global Esports against GodLike Esports and centers around what are commonly referred to as “drop clashes” in BGMI matches.

Global Esports vs GodLike Esports’ Controversy

The controversy revolves around drop clashes in BGMI matches, where teams land in the same area of the map. GodLike Esports and Global Esports have recently found themselves on opposing sides in several such encounters. Due to this, the fans accused Global Esports of targeting GodLike Esports in the matches.

The controversy escalated when Rushindra Sinha, the CEO of Global Esports, acknowledged the situation. Sinha revealed that he was not initially aware of the ongoing drop clashes between the two organizations. He humorously questioned whether Global Esports had emerged victoriously in these confrontations. He then humourosuly suggested that the hate messages he was receiving were a result of their success in these fights.

GHATAK Urges Global Esports’ BGMI Players to Prioritize Hard Work Over Controversies

Amidst the fiery exchanges between Rushindra Sinha and Chetan “Kronten” Chandgude, CEO of GodLike Esports, Abhijeet Harishchandra “GHATAK” Andhare, the coach of GodL, stepped in with a significant statement addressing the ongoing controversy.

In GHATAK’s tweet, he extended valuable advice to Global Esports’ BGMI players. He explained that persistently engaging in drop clashes with other players will not lead to success in the long run. Instead, Ghatak underscores the importance of cultivating a dedicated fanbase through diligent effort and exceptional in-game performances.

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