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Fortnite Crew June 2023: Styx Skin Pack, Rewards, Battle Pass & Price

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Fortnite Crew, the monthly subscription service from Epic Games, is back in June 2023 with an exciting new pack offering exclusive rewards to its members. Every month, Fortnite Crew subscribers are treated to a plethora of unique items that are not available in the Item Shop, making this subscription a must-have for Fortnite enthusiasts​​.

Fortnite Crew Membership: Start Date, Prices, and What You Get

The June Fortnite Crew membership, launching on May 31, 2023, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET / 12 AM BST, carries a price tag of $11.99 (€11.99/£9.99). With this membership, players can look forward to a bevy of exciting rewards, including a new skin, V-Bucks, and the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Battle Pass​​.

Fortnite Crew June rewards

Members can look forward to the new skin, Styx, as part of the June Fortnite Crew pack. Accompanying Styx are a brand new Pickaxe and Back Bling – the Stitch’d Slicer Pickaxe and the Stygian Maw Back Bling. In addition to these, members will also receive 1,000 V-Bucks and the Chapter 4, Season 2 Battle Pass. For those who already own the Battle Pass, they will receive 950 V-Bucks instead. Members active in June will automatically receive the Chapter 4 Season 3 Battle Pass upon its launch​​.

The June 2023 Fortnite Crew subscription also includes a Legacy Set, which players can begin to unlock starting from June 27. The Winter’s Trickster Legacy Set introduces the character Volpez and will be available for players to redeem until October 31, 2023. The Legacy Set is divided into four stages, including the Winter’s Trickster Banner Icon, the Tricksters Unite! Emoticon, the Trickster’s Charge Spray, Underfox Lobby Track, Outfoxed Wrap, Blizzard’s Bite Pickaxe, Skulk Pack Back Bling, and the Volpez Outfit​​.

Moreover, the June 2023 edition of Fortnite Crew offers a bonus benefit: the Rocket Pass Premium for Rocket League. With this, players get the current Rocket League season’s Rocket Pass Premium, as well as future seasons’ Rocket Pass Premiums while they maintain their subscription​​.

How to Subscribe to Fortnite Crew

Interested in joining the Fortnite Crew? Here’s how you can sign up:

  1. Launch Fortnite.
  2. Navigate to the Battle Pass menu screen.
  3. Click the Fortnite Crew signup icon.
  4. Enter the required details to complete the sign-up.

Once signed up, log into your PC or console each monthly subscription period to collect these rewards. Remember, if you didn’t previously have a Fortnite Crew subscription, these skins won’t be available once the new month arrives, so sign up quickly to get the full benefits​​.

Is Fortnite Crew cross-platform?

It’s important to note that the Fortnite Crew membership is not cross-platform. The subscription is associated with the platform on which you purchased it (your ‘Primary Platform’) and is not transferable. Hence, be sure to choose your platform carefully when purchasing your subscription​​.

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VCT Ascension Pacific 2023: Everything You Need to Know

The VCT Ascension Pacific 2023 tournament serves as a golden opportunity for one triumphant team to secure their position in the Valorant esports premier league. The tournament witnesses the top 10 regional challengers, each representing the Philippines, South Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and Oceania, battling for a coveted spot in the VCT Pacific League for the next year​.

VCT Ascension Pacific 2023

VCT Ascension Pacific 2023 is a major tier 2 event for Valorant in the Pacific region. The participating teams embarked on their journey at the inception of the VCT 2023 season. The victorious team from this tournament will join the league of the 10 partnered teams in the VCT Pacific League​.

VCT Ascension Pacific patch and format

VCT Ascension Pacific 2023 format

The tournament employs Valorant’s 6.11 patch, which introduced changes to Pearl’s B site and nerfed Viper. With 10 teams split evenly into two groups, each team competes in a single round-robin, with the group stage matches being best-of-threes. The top three teams from each group will then proceed to the next round — a single elimination playoff bracket.

Teams demonstrating the best performance in their group will directly advance to the semifinals, whereas the 2nd and 3rd place teams will kick off their playoff run in the quarterfinal. All playoff matches follow a best-of-three format, with the grand final being the only exception, which is a best-of-five​.

VCT Ascension Pacific 2023 Schedule: Dates, Times, and Teams

The event, taking place from June 28 to July 9, started the group stage on June 28, which will run until July 4. Three matches are held daily during the group stage, except on July 4, when only two matches are scheduled. The first match begins at 2 p.m. GMT+8, followed by the second series at 5 p.m. GMT+8, and the third match at 8 p.m. GMT+8​​.

The first day of the tournament saw the face-off between XERXIA Esports and ONE Team, NAOS Esports and Fancy United Esports, and SCARZ and Bonkers. The following days continue with fierce competition among the teams​​.

How to Watch VCT Ascension Pacific 2023:

VCT Philippines

CHANNELPLATFORM
Valorant PHTwitch
Valorant PHYouTube
Valorant Esports PHFacebook

VCT Japan

CHANNELPLATFORM
Valorant JapanTwitch
Valorant JapanYouTube
Valorant JapanAfreecaTV

VCT Korea

CHANNELPLATFORM
Valorant KoreaTwitch
Riot Esports KoreaTwitch
Valorant KoreaYouTube
Valorant KoreaAfreecaTV

VCT Indonesia

CHANNELPLATFORM
Valorant IDTwitch
Valorant IndonesiaYouTube
Valorant Esports IndonesiaFacebook

VCT Thailand

CHANNELPLATFORM
Valorant THTwitch
Valorant Esports ThailandYouTube
Valorant Esports ThailandFacebook

VCT Vietnam

CHANNELPLATFORM
VCT VietnamYouTube
Valorant Esports VietnamFacebook

VCT Taiwan

CHANNELPLATFORM
Valorant TWTwitch
Valorant TWYouTube

Stay tuned for more updates on VCT Ascension Pacific 2023 as the teams fight their way to glory.

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Mobile Legends Patch 1.7.94: Full List of Buffs, Nerfs, Updates, and Revamps

The world of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has recently undergone a significant transformation with the release of patch 1.7.94. With a plethora of adjustments and additions, the game offers both casual and competitive players a renewed experience to explore. From the introduction of the Land of Dawn’s newest marksman hero, Ixia, to a complete revamp of the emblem system, there is much to delve into.

Meet Ixia: The Newest Marksman in Town

Ixia, the latest addition to the Mobile Legends roster, brings a fresh approach to the marksman category. Her unique skillset primarily revolves around Starlium, a distinctive resource used for attacks and health regeneration. Her basic attacks hit marked enemies twice, dealing additional damage while simultaneously restoring her health.

She can unleash a Starlium-charged energy beam with her first skill, “Dual Beam,” damaging and slowing enemies while boosting her own speed. Her second skill, “Star Helix,” sends out a Starlium energy canister that knocks back and pulls in enemies, dealing physical damage. Lastly, her ultimate, “Full Barrage,” allows her to disassemble her weapon into six smaller ones and attack multiple enemies at once.

Emblem System Revamp: A Game-Changer

The game’s emblem system, a crucial element since its inception, has undergone a complete overhaul in this patch. The new emblem interface, along with the introduction of new emblem sets, talents, and upgrades, offers players the opportunity to customize their heroes more effectively, fostering a more personalized gaming experience and the ability to adapt to various playstyles.

Hero Adjustments: From Subtle Tweaks to Major Changes

Patch 1.7.94 doesn’t stop at introducing a new hero and revamping the emblem system; it also brings a host of changes to existing heroes, further shaking up the meta. Let’s take a closer look at these adjustments.

Harley

Harley’s abilities have been significantly tweaked, providing him with increased attack speed through his passive ability, “Magic Master.” His “Space Escape” skill now offers greater movement speed and a cooldown reduction, while “Deadly Magic,” his ultimate, allows for a preview of the HP loss of the enemy hero he is about to hit.

Odette

Odette benefits from an increase in cast range for her “Avian Authority” and “Blue Nova” skills. Additionally, her ultimate “Swan Song” has been modified to be interrupted only by certain advanced crowd control abilities.

Chang’e

Chang’e has seen a slight increase in projectile speed for her “Starmoon Shockwave” and “Crescent Moon” abilities. Also, her enhanced basic attack now deals magic damage, which reduces the cooldown.

Gord

Gord’s “Mystic Projectile” now reveals the position of hit targets. His “Mystic Injunction” offers increased lifesteal ratio, and the damage from “Mystic Gush” has been slightly reduced.

Valir

Adjustments to Valir include changes to his “Burst Fireball” skill, with increased spell vamp ratio and a new effect that grants energy charging time when hitting minions. Some effects have been removed, and a few issues withthe area of effect of slow and explosion damage have been fixed.

Aamon

Aamon’s “Soul Shards” ability has been optimized, and the following basic attacks will no longer be automated, giving players more control. Furthermore, the cast range for his ultimate “Endless Shards” has been decreased.

Patch 1.7.94 promises a refreshing take on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang gaming experience. The introduction of Ixia and the emblem system revamp, combined with the extensive hero adjustments, are sure to keep players engaged and on their toes as they explore new strategies and tactics. Whether you are a casual player or a competitive one, these updates provide plenty of opportunities for you to elevate your game. Stay updated and conquer the battlefield!

Diablo 4 1.0.3 Patch Notes: Class Balance Changes, Aspect Buffs, and More

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Blizzard has recently released the 1.0.3 update for Diablo 4, bringing with it a variety of bug fixes, balance tweaks, and overall improvements for gamers on all platforms​. The latest update comes as a part of Blizzard’s continuous efforts to refine the game based on player feedback and to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

Latest Diablo 4 1.0.3 Update: Noteworthy Changes & Fixes for Better Gameplay Experience

Class-Specific Balance Changes

In response to community feedback, Blizzard has introduced balance changes specifically aimed at making every Class build feel more potent and enjoyable. Key updates include a significant buff to the Iron Warrior Legendary Aspect for Barbarian players, increasing its Damage Reduction from 10-20% to 15-25%​.

Druid players will appreciate the boosted Passives, which now increase the Damage Bonus of Lupine Ferocity from 60% to 70%. The Necromancer’s Fastblood power received an increase in its Ultimate Cooldown Reduction from .5-1 to 1-1.5 seconds. In addition, Rogue players will notice a buff to the Base damage of Barrage from 20% to 22%. Last but not least, Sorcerers can enjoy a decrease in Mana cost for the Fireball power from 40 to 35​​.

Bug Fixes & Gameplay Improvements

The 1.0.3 update also addresses a number of bugs and gameplay issues. Fixes range from resolving issues with certain dungeons and events, to correcting gameplay issues like the problem where Barbarian players would get stuck between Bone Walls after using Charge, or where Rogue players would remain invisible to other players after using the Concealment Skill in Fields of Hatred​.

Local Co-Op Fixes

For players who enjoy Local Co-Op play, the 1.0.3 update includes several fixes that enhance this mode. For example, the issue where the second player that closes the Region Progress menu would be locked in the World Map has been addressed. Similarly, the problem where some quests would not properly progress for all players in Local Co-Op play has also been resolved​.

Diablo 4 1.0.3 Patch Notes: What’s New?

BUG FIXES

Dungeons, Events, and Other Activities

  • Fixed an issue where players couldn’t engage with the Dead Man’s Dredge dungeon boss.
  • Fixed an issue where certain Whispers couldn’t be completed.
  • Fixed an issue where the Those Who Call the Storm event wouldn’t register as completed.
  • Fixed an issue where the Those Who Call the Storm event would place a permanent de-buff on the player that would gradually drain health.
  • Fixed an issue where enemies could spawn behind the Sealed door in the Cultist Refuge dungeon, blocking dungeon progression.
  • Fixed an issue where characters could be damaged and killed during the Stronghold completion cutscene. (Not the valiant triumph we planned)
  • Fixed an issue where the level 100 Pinnacle Boss would appear again with no health bar if killed during a specific phase.
  • Fixed an issue where progression could be blocked in the Cathedral of Light Capstone dungeon in Kyovashad.
  • Fixed an issue that resulted in a crash or freeze if players entered the Untamed Thicket dungeon during the Fangs of Corruption quest.

Gameplay Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Insatiable Fury and Mad Wolf’s Glee items prevented Druids from transforming into the Werebear or Werewolf Forms.
  • Fixed an issue where Spider Host enemies would remain upright after exploding and dying.
  • Fixed an issue where equipment with socketed Gems couldn’t be mass-salvaged.
  • Fixed an issue where players were unable to teleport to Cerrigar while in the Cerrigar and Cerrigar Outskirts subregions.
  • Fixed an issue where Corpse Tendrils would cause the corpse visual to disappear.
  • Fixed an issue where the camera would not zoom out when joining a World Boss encounter.
  • Fixed an issue where Barbarian players would get stuck between Bone Walls after using Charge.
  • Fixed an issue where Rogue players would remain invisible to other players after using the Concealment Skill in Fields of Hatred.
  • Fixed an issue where Airidah’s tornados would cause the player to be stuck in a knockback state if hit by multiple tornados at once.
  • Fixed an issue where pressing any button on controller while Dazed would halt all player input.
  • Fixed an issue where Caches with World Tier conditions could be brought into higher World Yiers and provide rewards for that world tier.
  • Fixed an issue where the Skeleton Warrior upgrade for increasing Thorns damage was not properly applying.
  • Fixed an issue where the Burning Instinct power on the Sorcerer Paragon board did not account for Base Critical Damage in its damage calculation.
  • Fixed an issue where the player could move in-game during the Leave Game countdown.

Local Co-Op

  • Fixed an issue where the second player that closes the Region Progress menu would be locked in the World Map during Local Co-Op play.
  • Fixed an issue where some quests would not properly progress for all players in Local Co-Op play.
  • Fixed an issue where the preview slot for item upgrades would only display for Player 1 during Local Co-Op play.
  • Fixed an issue where buttons in the store would become un-interactable for player 2 during Local Co-Op play.
  • Fixed an issue where targeting the same enemy would show different health bars for each player during Local Co-Op Play.
  • Fixed an issue where the Spirit Boons menu couldn’t be closed by player 2 if player 1 had it open during Local Co-Op play.
  • Fixed an issue where the remaining player would not be able to move on their mount if the other player exited the game during Local Co-Op play.

Quests

  • Fixed an issue where the NPC Lacthan could duplicate during multiple quests.
  • Fixed an issue where progression of the Malign Devotion quest could become blocked if the player left the cellar as Lakren started to stand up.
  • Fixed an issue where players would have their progression in the Apex of Misery quest blocked if they teleported away and back during the Destroy the Risen Remains objective.
  • Fixed an issue where the player character would get blocked if they sat on a chair to talk to a NPC during the Demon Ledger quest.
  • Fixed an issue where Brol and Mother’s chosen would move oddly during the eavesdropping cutscene if the player was near the broken wall.
  • Players may now re-enter the boss area after the Follower has joined them during the Storming the Gates quest.
  • Fixed an issue where the Illusion Woods Statue could become un-interactable during the Wayward quest.
  • Fixed an issue where the True Potential Rogue Class Quest sometimes couldn’t properly be completed.

UI

  • Fixed an issue where Chat could be expanded even when the Chat is not visible.
  • Fixed an issue where a party member’s HP bar would appear to be 0 if they left the vicinity of their party while not at full health.
  • Fixed an issue where the “GPU not Supported” message would display broken text.
  • Fixed an issue where the particles for Druid’s Spirit Boons would persist after closing the associated menu.
  • Fixed an issue on Xbox Consoles where the cross-network play notification would display in-game even if cross-network play was disabled.
  • Fixed an issue that displayed an empty notification to new players when world bosses appeared.
  • Fixed an issue where the Potion Upgrade icon would be missing when playing with a controller.
  • Fixed an issue where the Town Portal progress bar would be visible while in menus.
  • Fixed an issue on PC where the Tab key would not open the Map if the Materials panel was open.
  • Fixed an issue where the Spur ability for mounts would display as “Not yet learned.”
  • Fixed an issue where the Linked Item menu would persist on screen when switching between Keyboard & Mouse input and Controller input.
  • Fixed an issue where players would receive improper messaging when undoing the deletion of a Hardcore character.
  • Fixed an issue where the Interact wheel prompt would appear over vases near the Fate’s Retreat Waypoint.
  • Fixed an issue where the Socket button would persist if the player swapped tabs.
  • Fixed multiple instances where Pins on the map from either a quest or the player would not function properly.
  • Fixed multiple instances across a variety of menus where text wouldn’t display properly.
  • Fixed multiple issues with health bars not displaying accurately during PvP activities.
  • Various other improvements to the UI experience.
  • Various localization fixes.
  • Fixed an issue where the Purveyor of Curiosities’ menu would erroneously display item quality on some items (this didn’t affect what item quality was available to gamble for).

Miscellaneous

  • Fixed an issue where users couldn’t create a Clan when their language was set to Russian or Spanish.
  • Fixed an issue where the Shop would not properly load if the player dies while in Checkout.
  • Fixed an issue where multiple cutscenes would not play if the player engaged with them when in a party of 3 or more players on Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
  • Fixed an issue where the Randomize Look and Swap Body Type actions in the Shop didn’t function when viewing Cosmetic Armor.
  • Fixed an issue where the PlayStation 5 screen reader wouldn’t function properly.
  • Fixed an issue where emotes from the Shop would not always function when used with a controller.
  • Fixed an issue where the Player character’s eye would display improperly during the Lorath’s cabin cutscene in the Prologue.
  • Various stability, performance, and visual improvements across all platforms.
  • Fixed an issue where players using laptops with certain dedicated Graphics Cards would not be able to play the game.

GAMEPLAY ADJUSTMENTS

Experience Rewards

  • Significantly increased the experience awarded for completing Nightmare Dungeons.
  • Significantly increased the experience gained from killing monsters in Nightmare Dungeons.
  • Helltide chests now provide substantially more bonus experience when opened.
  • Significantly increased rewarded experience from completing individual Whispers across the board.
  • Fixed an issue where no experience was awarded for completing the hold out style event that can occur after finishing dungeon objectives.

General

  • The Helltide Roaming bosses will now more consistently drop higher-quality loot.
  • Players can now teleport to their Nightmare Dungeon directly through the map.
  • Weekly bonus caches from world bosses no longer have a level requirement for opening.

In a developer’s note, Blizzard shared the following: “We are currently working on increasing the monster and elite density of end-game content and plan to introduce this change early in Season 1.”

BALANCE CHANGES

Barbarian:

Skills

Lunging Strike

  • Base damage increased from 30% to 33%.
  • Fury generated increased from 9 to 10.

Bash

  • Fury generated increased from 10 to 11.
  • Enhanced Bash’s Fortify increased from 10% to 20%.

Frenzy

  • Base damage increased from 20% to 22%.

Flay

  • Bleeding base damage increased from 36% to 40%.
  • Fury generated increased from 9 to 10.
  • Enhanced Flay’s Vulnerable chance increased from 10% to 15%.

Double Swing

  • Base damage increased from 36% to 40%.

Kick

  • Cooldown reduced from 17 to 13 seconds.
  • Base damage dealt to enemies Knocked Back into terrain increased from 54% to 70%.

Charge

  • Enhanced Charge’s base damage dealt to enemies Knocked Back into terrain increased from 15% to 30%.

Leap

  • Mighty Leap Slow increased from 50% to 70%.

Iron Skin

  • Enhanced Iron Skin’s Barrier increased from 10% to 20% of Maximum Life.

Call of the Ancients

  • Prime Call of the Ancients Bonus Attack Speed increased from 10% to 20%.

Iron Maelstrom

  • Cooldown reduced from 60 to 45 seconds.
  • Prime Iron Maelstrom Bonus Critical Strike Chance increased from 10% to 30%.
  • Prime Iron Maelstrom Bonus Critical Strike Damage increased from 20% to 40%.

Bounding Slam

  • Base damage increased from 75% to 112%.

Legendary Aspects

Bul-Kathos

  • Earthquake flat damage increased from .39-.76 to .6-.83.

Earthquake

  • Earthquake flat damage increased from .39-.76 to .6-.83.

Dust Devil’s

  • Dust Devil flat damage increased from .16-.25 to .22-.32.

Windlasher

  • Dust Devil flat damage increased from .16-.25 to .22-.32.

Devilish

  • Dust Devil flat damage increased from .20-.36 to .24-.38.

Iron Warrior

  • Damage Reduction increased from 10-20% to 15-25%.

Items

Overkill

  • Damage increased from 16%-30% to 24-38%.

Hellhammer

  • Flat damage increased from .3-.5 to .6-.8.

Druid:

Skills

Earthspike

  • Base damage increased from 16% to 17%.
  • Spirit generated increased from 10 to 11.
  • Fierce Earthspike Fortify increased from 4% to 8%.

Wind Shear

  • Base damage increased from 17% to 18%.
  • Spirit generated increased from 12 to 13.

Claw

  • Base damage increased from 20% to 22%.
  • Spirit generated increased from 10 to 11.
  • Wild Claw Double Attack Chance increased from 10% to 15%.
  • Fierce Claw base damage increased from 10% to 15%.

Maul

  • Base damage increased from 20% to 22%.
  • Spirit generated increased from 14 to 15.
  • Enhanced Maul Fortify increased from 2% to 3%.

Lightning Storm

  • Enhanced Lightning Storm duration increased from 4 to 6 seconds.
  • Primal Lightning Storm’s chance to Immobilize increased from 8% to 12%.

Shred

  • Third Attack base damage increased from 60% to 70%.
  • Enhanced Shred Healing increased from 1% to 2% of Maximum Life.
  • Raging Shred’s base damage increased from 51% to 70%.
  • Primal Shred’s Bonus Critical Strike Damage increased from 20% to 30%.

Wolves

  • Cooldown reduced from 14 to 11 seconds.
  • Ferocious Wolfpack Lucky Hit chance increased from 10% to 40%.

Hurricane

  • Base damage increased from 97.5% to 134%.

Rabies

  • Base Poisoning damage increased from 53% to 76%.

Cataclysm

  • Base damage increased from 52% to 64%.

Lacerate

  • Base damage increased from 400% to 460%.

Petrify

  • Critical Strike Damage Bonus increased from 25% to 30%.

Pummel

  • Base damage increased from 140% to 180%.

Passives

Bestial Rampage

  • Attack Speed Bonus increased from 20% to 25%.
  • Damage Bonus increased from 20% to 30%.

Nature’s Fury

  • Chance to cast a free spell increased from 20% to 30%.

Lupine Ferocity

  • Damage Bonus increased from 60% to 70%.

Legendary Aspects

Runeworker’s Conduit

  • Flat damage increased from 1 to 1.4.

Mangled

  • Chance increased from 20-30% to 30-40%.

Seismic-Shift

  • Cooldown decreased from 2.5-1.5 to 2-1 seconds.

Blurred Beast

  • Damage increased from 60-90% to 70-100%.

Necromancer:

Skills

Reap

  • Base damage increased from 12% to 13%.
  • Acolyte Reap’s Cooldown between Corpses reduced from 5 to 4 seconds.

Decompose

  • Base damage increased from 30% to 33%.
  • Base Essence generated per second increased from 7 to 8.
  • Corpses formed frequency increased from 2.5 to 2 seconds.

Hemorrhage

  • Base damage increased from 25% to 27%.
  • Essence generated increased from 8 to 9.

Bone Splinters

  • Base damage increased from 8% to 9%.
  • Essence generated increased from 6 to 7.

Sever

  • Initial base damage increased from 63% to 66%.
  • Enhanced Sever’s return base damage increased from 25% to 40%.

Blood Lance

  • Supernatural Blood Lance Overpower requirement reduced from 8 to 6 casts.

Bone Prison

  • Cooldown reduced from 20 to 18 seconds.
  • Dreadful Bone Prison’s Fortify increased from 5% to 8%.

Iron Maiden

  • Base damage increased from 10% to 20%.
  • Horrid Iron Maiden damage bonus increased from 15% to 20%.

Corpse Tendrils

  • Blight Corpse Tendrils chance to spawn a Blood Orb increased from 30% to 35%.

Bone Spikes

  • Base damage increased from 80% to 120%.

Raise Skeleton and Golem

  • Minions will now always engage targets with a cast Curse.

Passives

Kalan’s Edict

  • Damage taken duration requirement reduced from 3 to 2 seconds.

Rathma’s Vigor

  • Healthy duration requirement reduced from 15 to 12 seconds.

Spiked Armor

  • Thorns increased from .08/.16/.24 to .1/.2/.3.

Legendary Aspects

Bursting Bone

  • Flat damage increased from .022-.03 to .045-.06.

Flesh-Rending

  • Essence gained increased from 10-20 to 20-40.

Fastblood

  • Ultimate Cooldown Reduction increased from .5-1 to 1-1.5 seconds.

Rogue:

Skills

Invigorating Strike

  • Base damage increased from 23% to 25%.

Blade Shift

  • Base damage increased from 15% to 16%.

Heartseeker

  • Base damage increased from 22% to 24%.
  • Primary Heartseeker damage increased from 30% to 75%.

Forceful Arrow

  • Base damage increased from 20% to 22%.

Barrage

  • Base damage increased from 20% to 22%.

Caltrops

  • Methodical Caltrop’s Chill increased from 20% to 25%.

Smoke Grenade

  • Cooldown reduced from 15 to 13 seconds.

Rain of Arrows

  • Cooldown reduced from 60 to 55 seconds.
  • Prime Rain of Arrows imbuement potency increased from 20% to 30%.

Volley

  • Base damage increased from 70% to 105%.

Passives

Close Quarters Combat

  • Damage bonus increased from 20% to 30%.

Legendary Aspects

Escape Artist

  • Cooldown decreased from 100 to 45 seconds.

Umbrous

  • Lucky Hit Chance to gain a Dark Shroud increased from 30-50% to 40-60%.

Items

Eyes in the Dark

  • Increased Death Trap Cooldown reduced from 30-15% to 20-15%.

Sorcerer:

Skills

Spark

  • Base damage increased from 8% to 10%.
  • Enhanced Spark damage increased from 5.6% to 7%.
  • Flickering Spark chance increased from 3% to 4%.

Frostbolt

  • Base damage increased from 35% to 38%.

Firebolt

  • Burning damage increased from 40% to 44%.

Charged Bolt

  • Base damage increased from 28% to 30%.

Incinerate

  • Base damage increased from 49% to 54%.
  • Enhanced Incinerate damage increased from 15% to 25%.
  • Greater Incinerate Immobilize requirement reduced from 4 to 3 seconds.

Fireball

  • Mana cost decreased from 40 to 35.

Frozen Orb

  • Initial base damage increased from 32% to 36%.
  • Explosion base damage increased from 29% to 34%.
  • Greater Frozen Orb chance to apply Vulnerable increased from 25% to 30%.

Blizzard

  • Base damage increased from 120% to 130%.

Ice Blades

  • Chance to apply Vulnerable increased from 30% to 40%.

Lightning Spear

  • Summoned Lightning Spear’s maximum Damage Bonus increased from 100% to 160%.

Crackling Energy

  • Base damage increased from 15% to 20%.

Freezing Wake

  • Base damage increased from 60% to 110%.

Legendary Aspects

Abundant Energy

  • Chance to chain to an additional enemy increased from 20-30% to 30-40%.

Singed Extremities

  • Slow amount increased from 25-35% to 40-60%.

Incendiary

  • Chance to restore Mana increased from 5-10% to 12-17%.

Snowguard’s

  • Damage Reduction increased from 10-15% to 20-25%.

Concentration

  • Mana Regeneration increased from 10-20% to 20-30%.

Items

Flamescar

  • Flat damage increased from .1-.2 to .2-.3.

Staff of Lam Esen

  • Damage Reduction reduced from 40-30% to 35-25%.

With the release of the 1.0.3 update, Blizzard reaffirms its commitment to refining Diablo 4, ensuring players get the most out of their gaming experience. As Diablo 4 continues to evolve, players can expect more improvements and additions in future updates.

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How to Get Tron Skins in Fortnite

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The world of Fortnite never ceases to amaze with its constant flow of exciting collaborations and updates, keeping its player base engaged and always looking forward to the next surprise. One such recent and highly anticipated collaboration is the return of the Tron Legacy skins in the game. If you’re a fan of the vibrant, neon Tron skins, here is a comprehensive guide on how to get your hands on them​.

It’s worth noting that Fortnite’s Chapter 4 Season 3 came with a myriad of top-notch crossovers, ranging from anime collaborations to Hollywood blockbusters. Amidst these, the Tron Legacy skins, which debuted over two years ago, are making a much-awaited comeback according to leakers​.

Tron Legacy Skins, Gliders, and Back Blings in Fortnite: How to Get Them

However, these desirable Tron Legacy items are not currently available in Fortnite. But the good news is, they will be purchasable through the in-game Item Shop soon, as per the leakers. This will be your golden opportunity to ride off into the Fortnite Island equipped with Tron gear. Remember, there will be a limited window to purchase these items, so be ready to act swiftly​.

The Tron collection, titled “End of the Line,” was initially released in 2021 and boasted a wide variety of skins and items. However, Epic Games has not yet confirmed the exact date of the return of Tron cosmetics. Also, be aware that the prices of these items may vary when they return to the Item Shop​.

Here’s a List of Available Tron Skins and Their Price in V-Bucks

As a part of the Tron set, players will have the option to choose from various Skins, a Glider, a Pick Axe, and Back Bling​.

Here’s a list of available Tron Skins and their price in V-Bucks during their previous release:

  • Cypher Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Firewall Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Datapath Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Packet Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Bitstream Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Commandline Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Upload Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Io Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Bandwidth Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks​​.

The Tron Glider, known as the Light Cycle Glider, was previously priced at 800 V-Bucks​.

The Identity Disk Pickaxe and the Identity Disk Back Bling are bundled with the Outfits​.

Stay tuned for more updates on the availability of these items and gear up to add some Tron Legacy flair to your Fortnite gaming experience.

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Fortnite Summer Event 2023: Start Date, Leaked Quests, and More

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As the summer heat blazes on, Fortnite fans have something spectacular to look forward to. Epic Games has officially announced the arrival of their much-anticipated event, Summer Escape 2023. Always a hit among the gaming community, this year’s summer update promises to be a thrilling experience for players around the globe.

Following the launch of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3, players were treated to a massive content drop which introduced a collaboration with Nike Aiphoria and an arsenal of new weapons​. Building on this momentum, Epic Games is ready to deliver another content-rich update, Summer Escape 2023, which is set to introduce even more exciting features into the Fortnite universe​​.

Fortnite Summer Event Update 2023 start date

The Summer Escape event is slated to kick off on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The update will commence rolling out at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM BST. Details about the event were revealed in the v25.11 patch notes, although the specifics of what the update will contain remain a surprise​.

The good news for players is that the initial groundwork for the Summer Escape event was incorporated in the 25.11 patch. This means players can expect a seamless transition into the new event, with no downtime expected​.

Fortnite Summer Escape: What Are the Leaked Quests?

Though the event hasn’t officially begun, there is already buzz about the quests and rewards it may offer. According to information unveiled by renowned Fortnite data miner, iFireMonkey, players might be able to tackle three new Questlines: The Quench Quest, Lagoon Party Time, and Make an Entrance​​.

In addition to these quests, the Summer Escape update is expected to introduce a range of brand-new cosmetic skins. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that these details are based on leaks and speculation. As such, they should be taken with a pinch of salt until official information is released​​.

As the countdown to Fortnite Summer Escape 2023 begins, stay tuned for any official updates that emerge about the event. We’ll keep you posted on all the latest information, ensuring you’re ready to dive into the action as soon as the update goes live​​.

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How to Get the Explosive Repeater Rifle in Fortnite

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With the advent of Fortnite’s Chapter 4 Season 3, the game has undergone several significant transformations, one of which is the introduction of the Explosive Repeater Rifle. This new addition has superseded the Heavy Sniper Rifle, rendering it the sole firearm in the game that uses heavy ammunition​.

The Explosive Repeater Rifle is part of the v25.11 update, which was ushered in alongside two new Augments and the Slap Splash consumable. The rifle, borrowing its design cues from the now-vaulted Heavy Sniper Rifle, brings an explosive twist to the game by firing explosive projectiles using heavy ammo just like any other rifle​.

Players might notice the absence of a scope on the Explosive Repeater Rifle, but its precise crosshair makes it an ideal choice for mid to long-range engagements. It has the unique ability to inflict immediate explosive damage to enemies and nearby objects, making it a game-changer in the Fortnite universe​.

Explosive Repeater Rifle Locations in Fortnite

As to where players can find this new weapon, the Explosive Repeater Rifle is now a part of the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 loot pool. It is readily available in chests or as floor loot across the island. In addition, players can buy the Explosive Repeater Rifle from an NPC named Nia, who is usually spotted near Steamy Springs and the Grind Rails Bridge leading to Kenjutsu Crossing. The weapon can be purchased in Epic rarity for 250 Gold Bars upon interacting with Nia​​.

Explosive Repeater Rifle Rarities and Stats in Fortnite

The Explosive Repeater Rifle boasts a damage count of 76 on the body and 114 on headshots. Despite its rapid fire rate, which surpasses single-shot sniper rifles used in previous Fortnite seasons, some players may still prefer the Thermal DMR due to its scoped advantage. The replacement of the Heavy Sniper with the Explosive Repeater Rifle has indeed sparked lively discussions among the Fortnite community​​.

The Explosive Repeater Rifle brings a whole new dimension to Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3, enhancing the gaming experience with its explosive firepower and unique features. It’s a must-try for all Fortnite enthusiasts!

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How To Play Call of Duty on Roblox with Riotfall

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Roblox, a renowned metaverse platform, offers a myriad of gaming modes providing unique experiences to its users. While some may perceive the aesthetics of Roblox games to be more on the ‘cartoony’ side, Riotfall challenges this notion with its realistic first-person shooter (FPS) action, inspired by the mechanics of popular Call of Duty games​​.

Riotfall, developed by Rodeo Interactive, has emerged as one of the most popular shooters on Roblox. Launched initially as an Alpha test in 2022, the game received immediate global acclaim for its astonishing realism, closely emulating the mechanics and Heads-Up Display (HUD) of Call of Duty multiplayer modes. It was a revelation to many gamers, who praised the creators for their attention to detail. The game’s popularity skyrocketed despite being in beta, with its realism presenting an ideal alternative for Call of Duty fans​.

Riotfall, the realistic FPS game on Roblox inspired by Call of Duty. Learn how to get started and explore the dynamic gameplay within this popular title.
Riotfall is a realistic FPS game on Roblox inspired by Call of Duty. Learn how to get started in this popular title, including how to choose your class, customize your weapons, and master the maps. With its dynamic gameplay and engaging community, Riotfall is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.

How To Play Riotfall: The Roblox Game That’s Like Call of Duty

For those intrigued by the hype surrounding Riotfall and eager to delve into the action, here’s a straightforward guide on how to join the ranks. Both the alpha and beta versions of the game are live on Roblox, with the following steps detailing how to access the latest beta version:

  1. Initiate the Roblox platform.
  2. Input ‘Riotfall’ into the search bar or directly navigate to the official Riotfall page.
  3. Activate the game by clicking the green ‘Play’ button​​.

Upon logging in, players are thrust into the heat of the action. Similar to other FPS games, Riotfall presents an extensive and realistic arsenal to choose from, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. One of the most sought-after weapons is the Assault Rifle, especially when equipped with a red-dot scope, enabling players to hit their targets consistently. Riotfall offers three primary game options at the beginning of each round: Deathmatch, Domination, and Free-for-All, thus catering to a wide range of player preferences​.

Dive into the immersive world of Riotfall and experience the thrill of Call of Duty-inspired gameplay within the distinctive universe of Roblox.

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Aspire Suspended from Overwatch World Cup Amid Grooming Allegations

The world of esports has been shaken as Team USA, currently participating in the Overwatch World Cup, announced the suspension of their starting DPS player, Luka “Aspire” Rolovic, amid grooming allegations. Aspire, also a part of the Vancouver Titans’ DPS line-up, will not be taking part in the rest of the World Cup Qualifiers​.

At the time of the allegations, Team USA was leading its group in the qualifiers with an unblemished 3-0 record. The team’s impressive performance, if continued, could have seen them securing a spot in the main event at BlizzCon later this year. However, the suspension of Aspire casts a shadow on their future prospects​​.

The grooming allegations were publicly disclosed via an anonymous Twitter account on June 27. The account posted a document containing screenshots of conversations and photos serving as evidence. The anonymous accuser claimed to have been in a relationship with Aspire when they were 16 and Aspire was 20. The relationship allegedly turned sexual after a few weeks, with both parties exchanging explicit photos before the accuser turned 17​​.

With Aspire’s removal from the starting roster, Team USA is left with two DPS players – Isaiah “Hydron” Rodriguez from Toronto Defiant and Kamden “Sugarfree” Hijada from Vancouver Titans. The change in team dynamics could potentially impact their performance in the upcoming matches​.

The accuser alleges that the relationship with Aspire started in March 2022, and they were explicit about their age from the beginning. Interestingly, Becca “Aspen” Rukavina, an Overwatch streamer and player, revealed that the Vancouver Titans had known about the allegations for as long as six months, as she had provided the information to the Titans’ management before the allegations became public​.

The Vancouver Titans have not yet made a public statement regarding the allegations. Aspire himself also remains silent on the matter, leaving the Overwatch community in suspense and fostering an environment of uncertainty​.

The implications of this event on the Overwatch World Cup and the esports community as a whole are yet to be seen. As the story unfolds, fans and participants alike eagerly await responses from Vancouver Titans and Aspire, hoping for a resolution that respects the gravity of the allegations and the integrity of esports.

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Valorant 7.0 Patch Notes: Deadlock, TDM, and a New Progression System

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The much-anticipated Valorant 7.0 update is here, and it’s all set to revamp the gameplay dynamics with the introduction of a new Sentinel, a thrilling game mode, and a comprehensive progression system​.

As the curtain raises for Episode 7 Act 1, we see the biggest patch in recent Valorant history, which presents new ways to play the game, including a fresh Team Deathmatch mode, a new Progression System, and the addition of Deadlock, a new Sentinel​​.

Valorant patch 7.0 update

New Valorant Sentinel: Deadlock

The highlight of the Valorant 7.0 update is the arrival of Deadlock, the fifth Sentinel. Originating from Norway, Deadlock’s abilities can be lethal when utilized appropriately, causing quite a stir among Valorant players. Her “instant win” ability has sparked both concern and excitement in the community, reshaping the game as we know it​​.

Team Deathmatch Mode In Valorant

The new Team Deathmatch mode, another exciting feature of the update, offers players a chance to warm up before the more serious Ranked matches. In this mode, 10 players divide into two teams, and the team with the most kills within a set time limit emerges victorious. This mode allows endless respawns and the use of Agent abilities, creating an engaging and fast-paced environment​​.

Progression System Overhaul

The revamped progression system provides a fresh approach to unlocking Agents and their themed items. Valorant players can now use the new in-game currency, Kingdom Credits, to unlock Agents and accessories, adding a new dimension to the game’s progression dynamics. The system includes daily rewards that grant players XP and Kingdom Credits based on their engagement with the game, providing a more rewarding experience. The newly introduced Kingdom Credits can be spent on a variety of items, from accessories to Agents and Agent Gear​​.

General and Miscellaneous Updates

The 7.0 update also includes general updates like added text to the Spray equip screen that indicates bound keybinds. Moreover, the game has undergone a thorough review of ability descriptions for grammar and consistency, ensuring players have a clear understanding of what each ability does​​.

Check out the full Valorant 7.0 patch notes, released by Riot Games:

General Updates

Spray Wheel

  • Added text to the Spray equip screen indicating your bound keybinds.

Agent Updates

Deadlock

  • Deadlock goes live!
    • Learn about her abilities on our Agents page.
    • Watch our latest Sentinel take on a mysterious creature below.

Misc.

  • We’ve conducted a pass on our ability descriptions in-game and on our website for grammar and consistency. These updated descriptions should be easier to understand, with clearer explanations for what each ability does.

Modes Updates

Team Deathmatch

  • Team Deathmatch goes live!

Progression Updates

Progression System Update

  • Daily Rewards
    • This new feature recognizes your engagement in the game with daily rewards. Every day that you play matches, you’ll earn progress on a Checkpoint Track. Each checkpoint on the track yields quantities of XP and our new in-game currency, Kingdom Credits. All game modes provide progress towards Daily Rewards except for Deathmatch.
    • Kingdom Credits can be spent on accessories, Agents, and Agent Gear.
  • Accessory Store
    • Use your Kingdom Credits to purchase accessories from previous Battlepasses, including:
      • Player Cards
      • Sprays
      • Titles
      • Gun Buddies
  • Agent Store
    • The Agent Store streamlines the Agent acquisition process. As always, you can use VP or Recruitment Tokens to unlock an Agent, and now you have a third option: unlocking them with Kingdom Credits.
  • Agent Recruitment Events
    • Each new Agent will have their own Agent Recruitment Event when they are launched. During these events, you’ll earn XP towards the new Agent automatically. As well, you won’t be able to unlock the new Agent with Kingdom Credits or Recruitment Tokens, but you can still use VP if you like.
    • If you don’t earn enough XP during a Recruitment Event to unlock an Agent, that Agent becomes available for purchase normally, after the Recruitment Event, in the Agent Store.
  • Agent Gear
    • All of your favorite Agent-themed gear is available for Kingdom Credits. For every Agent, there are now 10 Levels of Agent Gear instead of 10 Levels of Agent Contract. To get an Agent’s gear, you must first own the Agent, then unlock each Level of Agent Gear.
    • Level 5 used to unlock Agents. However, since we moved Agents into the Agent Store, Level 5 will now grant you a flat amount of Kingdom Credits. If you already have the Agent, however, you won’t get any Kingdom Credits at Level 5.

Bug Fixes

General

  • Fixed an issue where the Spray Wheel was not appearing in-game when there was packet loss during your load in. This should occur much less frequently.
  • Fixed a bug where you were able to purchase outside of your account’s region.
  • Fixed an issue where you were able to see the opposing team’s bullet tracers during the Buy Phase.

Agents

  • Fixed Chamber’s Rendezvous (E) to interrupt the teleport if you are Suppressed mid animation.
  • Fixed Yoru’s Gatecrash (E) to interrupt the teleport if you are Suppressed mid animation.
  • Fixed Omen’s From the Shadows (X) to cancel the teleport if you Suppressed while forming.
  • Fixed Cypher’s Spycam (E) from being placeable on Lotus’ rotating doors.
  • Fixed issue where Sage’s Barrier Orb (C) would sometimes rotate multiple times from a single button press when placing it.
  • Fixed issues where on some map geo Cypher could not pick up his Cyber Cage (C) during the Buy Phase.
  • Fixed issue where Killjoy’s Alarmbot (Q) could be destroyed from a farther distance than intended by Raze’s Boom Bot (C).
  • Fixed issue where frame rate would decrease when Reyna is healing from Devour (Q).

Social

  • Fixed an issue where the Chinese Baidu Pinyin input method could only type English in chat.
  • Fixed a bug where the Push-to-Talk key sometimes allowed for voice to be transmitted even when letting go of the key.

Known Issues

General

  • An Agent’s HP number is visible while in Spike Cam perspective.
  • The red background that displays behind the HP number when an Agent is at critical health may be visible even if the Agent is not in critical health.

Along with the gameplay enhancements, the update also presents the Neo Frontier skinline and a new battle pass for players, making the 7.0 patch a comprehensive package of new content and fixes for the gaming community​.

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