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PUBG Mobile: Former Loop Esports Player Federal, Gxlden, Caiwoski banned

Loops Esports trio Kauan ‘Federal’ Milagres, Bryan ‘Gxlden’ Lima and Caio ‘Caiowski’ Caldatto have been issued bans from competitive play by PUBG Mobile for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Pubg Mobile Global Championship 2020.

The three players have each been issued six-month bans and will not be able to play any competitive PUBG Mobile events till July 10, 2021.

The news has not been well received by the community, with many questioning PUBG Mobile’s timing of the decision. The ban comes just days after the trio had signed up for Brazilian organisation Influence Rage Esports and has now left the organisation in limbo.

As far as the trio are concerned, there will always be the question as to why PUBG Mobile waited so long to issue the ban.

To shed more light on the events that caused this, the trio were representing Loops Esports at the PMGC alongside Lucas ‘Carrilho’ Miguel and had come under the scanner after they were observed trying to hand Team Queso an unfair advantage by choosing not to take fights with them.

They were docked points but in the ensuing days of the mega event, the trio came under fire after they appeared to surrender and die at the hands of RRQ, with the team getting disqualified from the event as a result.

The players later elaborated that they chose to do this after the organisation’s decision to remove their captain and IGL Michael ‘Dadin’ Barbosa just days before the start of PMGC.

The fourth player in question, Carrilho, though, did not join his teammates in the protest and as a result, was not on the receiving end of the ban hammer. Carrilho has also recently joined a new organisation named Alpha 7 Esports and will be relieved he was not included in the bans issued by PMGC to Loops Esports.

Valorant Ranking System Revamped For Episode 2

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With Valorant’s Episode 2 on the horizon, the Game developers pitched in their ideas which have culminated in the up and coming 2.0 patch.

Through a live event, “VALORANT Episode 2 Developer Livestream” on Twitch, Riot’s Senior Competitive Designer Jonathon “EvrMoar” Walker and Ian “Brighteyz” Fielding, Senior Manager and Producer also at Riot discussed about the up and coming changes in Valorant’s Ranked play.

The changes revealed in the live event are as follows:

  • Maximum threshold of the ELO gained from a ranked victory will be 50 points.
  • In the same way, a loss can cost you upto 30 ELO points.
  • Also, you might gain or concede a minimum of 10 ELO points after every win and a loss respectively.
  • When you settle on a tie, depending upon your performance, you could get rewarded upto 20 ELO points.
  • Similarly, if you lose while on 0 RR, you’ll demote.

Valorant Ranked Mode Changes and Restrictions:

  • Players above the “Immortal’ Rank are now restricted to either search for a Solo match or in a Duo lobby. This had previously been added to the “Dev Diaries” in order to make the games more Fairer and easy to match up.
  • You can now calibrate uptil Platinum 3 in your placements.
  • If you have an “Immortal” rank and fall in the Top 500 in your region, you will be awarded the Radiant Act Rank. 

How does Rank Rating work in Valorant?

  • Maximum 50 RR gain for a win
  • Minimum 10 RR loss for a win
  • Maximum 30 RR loss for a loss
  • Minimum 10 RR loss for a loss
  • Maximum 20 RR gain on a draw

Valorant Will Have Regional Ranked Leaderboards In Episode 2

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The highly anticipated Episode 2 of Riot Games’ tactical shooter Valorant is nearly here, and fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the plethora of new content that the upcoming update is about to bring.

Other than the new stealth agent Yoru, Episode 2 will include new cosmetics, competitive revamps, agent fixes, quality of life changes, and the regional leaderboards for competition.

Also Read | Brimstone Buffed In Valorant Episode 2

For the players in the highest levels of competitive play, the regionally-ranked leaderboards are certain to provide motivation for them to grind higher even after reaching the prestigious rank of Radiant. 

The top 500 Radiant players across each region will get featured in the regional leaderboards, with a minimum requirement of 50 ranked games played in total and one competitive game played within a seven-day period. Players who are banned from Valorant will automatically be excluded from the leaderboards. 

Also Read | Omen Nerfed In Valorant Episode 2

The ranking system in Valorant will also receive more transparency in Episode 2. Players will be able to see their Matchmaking Rating (MMR) in-game and will also be able to check their MMR increment or decline after each game played.

Valorant Leaderboards (Photo: Valorant Leaks)

Upon reaching 100 points players will be promoted to the next rank while falling to 0 points will demote the player. 

Cadillac accelerates into esports with TSM

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TSM, the premier championship esports organization, announced today a broad partnership with Cadillac. The exciting new relationship marks the first time the automotive giant has partnered with an esports organization, and names Cadillac as the exclusive automotive partner of TSM.

The campaign kicks off with the unveiling of the all-new TSM jersey prominently featuring the iconic Cadillac logo.

The partnership will offer avid TSM and esports fans alike access to exclusive streaming events, custom video and social media content, and experiential events and activations at the brand new, state-of-the-art TSM Performance Center.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with such an iconic global brand like Cadillac,” says Ned Watkins, Senior Vice President of Sales for TSM. “Cadillac has a century-long history, a commitment to innovation, and worldwide recognition that aligns perfectly with TSM’s performance and excellence pillars.  We are humbled and excited to team up with Cadillac through their first esports partnership and add them to TSM’s existing family of stellar brand partners.”

“Cadillac is excited to enter the esports space as part of the TSM family,” says Bryan Steele, Manager of Emerging Media and Partnerships for GM. “Whether on the road, or on the Rift, our organizations place an incredibly high value on innovation and craftsmanship. Given our shared values, and the pedigree of Cadillac and TSM, it was a natural fit to team up with one of the most decorated esports teams in the world.”

For more than a decade, TSM has fielded some of the most talented and successful professional esports teams in North America, competing across multiple titles such as League of Legends™, Fortnite™, Smash Brothers™ and Rocket League®.

TSM has one of the largest, most engaged fan bases in esports with nearly 100 million followers across multiple social platforms, a network of gaming sites that boasts nearly 800 million page views a month, and Blitz, TSM’s data-driven statistics and coaching platform that allows users all over the world to get insights into how to improve.

South Korean Fortnite Pro ‘FaxFox’ Announces Retirement

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South Korean professional Fortnite player Park “FaxFox” Sung-Bin has announced his retirement from the battle royale today. The former OP Gaming member shared the news in a Twitter post. 

He proceeded to thank his fans and explain the reason behind his decision through a Twitlonger attached with his Tweet. 

The 19-year-old claimed that he was losing motivation for competing and said that he had “no will and passion” left for Fortnite. “All I have for 3 years is a really fun and happy memory,” FaxFox said. 

FaxFox was a part of team OP Gaming for a span of 14 months from July 2018 to September 2019. He was quite successful throughout his professional Fortnite career and the news of his sudden retirement is certain to catch his fan base by surprise. 

The competitive Fortnite scene has been in a steady state of decline over the past few months due to the receding prize pool and professionals retiring to pursue other titles. The retirement of FaxFox caused further damage to the Epic Games title that it may take a while to recover from. 

https://twitter.com/FaxF0x/status/1348597797088600064?s=20

Valorant Episode 2 Update Time

The highly anticipated Valorant Episode 2 is nearing its arrival, and fans are getting more and more eager to know more about the release date and time of the Valorant Episode 2 update. 

Episode 2 in Valorant will bring with it a plethora of new changes to the competitive shooter. These changes include the new stealth agent ‘Yoru’, a new competitive season, an all-new Battle Pass, and a bunch of other changes to the game itself. There’s also a high possibility of agent fixes like buffs or nerfs to specific Valorant agents according to the meta.

Also Read | Brimstone Buffed In Valorant Episode 2

In case you’re unaware, the abilities, animation, lore, and backstory of this upcoming Agent 14 have already been leaked from several sources more than a week prior to its final release. His skill set consists of a mixture of abilities to deceive his opponents while simultaneously being able to freely roam the battlefield at will.

Also Read | Omen Nerfed In Valorant Episode 2

While it’s tough to accurately predict the timing of the arrival of Episode 2, we do have the general idea of when will the update hit the live servers.

Depending on which region you’re currently in, here are the approximate times of the arrival of Valorant Episode 2 converted into different time zones:

Valorant Update Time

  • PST 08:00 AM 12/01/2021
  • EST 11:00 AM 12/01/2021
  • GMT 04:00 PM 12/01/2021
  • IST 09:30 PM 12/01/2021

Valorant Update Time India

  • IST 09:30 PM 12/01/2021 (Possible)

Valorant Update Time US

  • EST 02:00 PM 11/01/2021 (Possible)

Valorant Update Time UK

  • GMT 07:00 PM 11/01/2021 (Possible)

Polish Government is now monitoring CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 progress

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After the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 over a month ago, CD Projekt Red has continuously come under fire from not only fans but also investors. But now, after working their way through multiple lawsuits and patches for the game, the company has come under the ire of the Polish Governemnt.  

CD Projekt Red is in hot waters again after the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) formerly announced their plans to monitor CDPR’s progress on patches for the game, and if they fail to deliver, the company could be fined for up to 10% of their income from 2020.

UOKiK answers directly to the Prime Minister of Poland and is authorized to monitor, hold investigations, give fines, and even withdraw products from the market if they find them unfit for the market. The main goal of UOKiK is to protect the interests of the consumer and safeguard investors. 

Speaking to the press, Malgorzata Cieloch, UOKiK’s spokesperson, stated:

“We ask the entrepreneur to explain the problems with the game and the actions taken by him. We will check how the manufacturer is working on introducing corrections or solving difficulties that prevent the game from being played on different consoles, but also how it intends to act in relation to people who have complained and are dissatisfied with the purchase due to the inability to play the game on their equipment despite the manufacturer’s previous assurances.”

After a month worth of patches, the game is finally in a playable state on Stadia, PC, and latest-gen consoles, although it is still riddled with bugs. However, the game still remains unplayable on older-gen consoles, and as such the game is still suspended for sale on Xbox and PlayStation store. 

Source: Benchmark

How to Signal Coral Buddies in Fortnite Week 6 Challenge

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Week 6 of Fortnite Season 5 is now live, which means that players have a bunch of new challenges to complete. These challenges, when completed, reward players with lots of free XP, which in turn help players in levelling up their Battle Pass. 

While most of this week’s challenges are pretty straightforward, a lot of players are experiencing difficulties completing the ‘Signal the Coral Buddies’ challenge. Today, we’re gonna take a look at how you can complete this mission, and get the sweet XP for your Battle Pass. 

To complete this mission, players have to find the Coral Buddies first. The Coral Buddies are located towards the Northwest of the map at Coral Castle. 

How to signal the Coral Buddies in Fortnite

Once you’ve made your way to the Coral Buddies, you’ll need to find three giant shells around Coral Castle and interact with them to open them.

In case you’re unable to find these shells, their locations are marked in the mal below:

Once you’ve interacted with all the shells, your mission is complete and you’ll receive your XP. 

How to get the unique Pokimane garage door in Rust

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The new custom Pokimane themed door winning the hearts of the her fans all around, like other exclusive item in the collection, it will be available via Twitch drops; here’s how to get it? Rust’s developer Facepunch has put together an excellent marketing strategy for the game by introducing collectables that will attract more players.

How To Get the Pokimane Garage Door in Rust?

As previously mentioned, the Garage door will be limited to Twitch drops like every other exclusive collectable, not to mentioned steam should be linked with your Twitch account.

Make sure to tune in to watch Pokimane play rust going forward, as it remains the only way to to increase the odds of getting it. There is no such rule stating that the odds increases with your watch time, rather the winners of the drops are purely random.

Once the Twitch notification rings stating that you have received this specific item via Twitch drops, head over to your steam inventory to be sure. Inside the inventory, you will find your desired Pokimane theme rust door waiting for you.

The Door has the potential to be a rare collectable in the future, that in itself is a strong reason to put in the effort to get it. One thing can be said for certain that, given the hype building around this one item, the developer will collab with other celebrates hoping the same outcome.

Genshin Impact Lost Riches Event: Yaoguang Shoal Special Treasure Guide

The second special treasure is now available to find as a part of the Lost Riches event, and today we’re gonna take a look at how players can find the newly-introduced special treasure. 

The second special treasure can be found at the Yaoguang Shoal, which is located in Liyue to the southeast of the Guili Plains. Once there, players have to look for a large tree with a hut nearby where you can find the NPC Granny Chu. 

The exact location where players need to visit is marked in the map below by a triangular blue icon. 

yaoguang shoal genshin impact

Players have to activate their Treasure Seeking-Seelie and dig at the glowing spot on the ground. If done correctly, a challenge plinth will appear which can be interacted with to spawn three enemies, one after another.

Players will have only one minute to defeat two Rock Shieldwall Mitachurls and one Stonehide Lawlachurl, where killing each enemy will grant the player an extra minute. 

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