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Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for Today, 31 July 2024: Grab Exclusive Freebies!

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Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for Today, July 31, 2024:Free Fire MAX is a popular battle royale game offering players a chance to win exciting rewards through Redeem codes. These codes can unlock exclusive character skins, weapon skins, and other in-game goodies without spending real money.

Free Fire was banned in India in February 2022, but its enhanced version, Free Fire MAX, remains available. Developed by Garena, the MAX version boasts improved graphics, gameplay, and larger maps.

How to Redeem the Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes

Step 1: Visit the Garena’s official reward redemption website. Click here to go to the website.

Step 2: Sign into the website using any linked social media account which includes Facebook, X(Twitter), Apple ID, Google, or VK ID.

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Step 3: Simply, copy and paste any one of the redemption codes listed below into the text field and click the confirm button to continue.

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Step 4: After confirmation, a dialogue box will appear for cross-checking. Click ‘OK‘.
Once the codes have been properly redeemed, gamers may retrieve their gift from the in-game mail section.

Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for Today – July 31, 2024

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Note: Do remember that these redeem codes have a limit set on them. Try to Grab them quickly!

Also Read: Skyesports Championship 2024 Faces Backlash Over Controversial Betting Partnership Amidst 3DMAX Victory

Skyesports Championship 2024 Faces Backlash Over Controversial Betting Partnership Amidst 3DMAX Victory

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Indian Esports has witnessed significant growth over the past years despite many challenges. Be it mobile, or PC, it is brewing nicely with fierce competition from the finest talents across the nation. However, a shadow looms over this burgeoning industry. Skyesports, a prominent tournament organizer, is facing intense backlash from the Indian community due to its ongoing partnership with a banned betting app in Skyesports Championship 2024.

Skyesports, a leading South Asian esports tournament organizer backed by JetSynthesys, faced significant backlash after its recent CS: GO tournament, Skyesports Championship 2024, was marred by organizational issues. Started on July 23rd in Mumbai, the event, sponsored by the controversial betting platform 1XBet, was plagued by technical difficulties that forced a postponement and led to the withdrawal of the Russian esports team BetBoom. Reports from players indicate inconsistent PC setups and suboptimal practice conditions contributed to the discomfort, but these were later fixed.

 

 

 

The Indian gaming community is deeply concerned about the association, citing the fading borders between esports, real money gaming, and gambling. This collaboration weakens the industry’s attempts to establish a clear distinction between these sectors, which is a critical step toward government recognition and support.

Despite the industry’s persistent attempts to distinguish itself from betting and gambling, including a recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Skyesports’ continuous association with a betting company is considered a significant setback. The company’s failure to comment has fuelled the controversy.skyesports championship 2024

Speaking of the tournament, the French team, 3DMAX, emerged victorious, defeating The Mongolz 2-0 to claim the lion’s share of the $300,000 prize pool. The underdog victory captivated audiences worldwide, with over 5 million views and a peak concurrent viewership of more than 47,600.

3DMAX’s star player, Bryan “Maka” Canda, was named MVP and expressed gratitude for the team’s resilience in overcoming challenges. Despite facing early setbacks, 3DMAX showcased exceptional skill and determination to clinch the championship title.

Skyesports Championship 2024 Standings and Prize Pool

Rank Team Prize Money 
1 3DMAX $120,000
2 Mongolz $70,000
3 Aurora Gaming $35,000
4 Eternal Gaming $35,000
5 ENCE $15,000
6 Amkal Esports $15,000
7 Bleed Esports –
8 DMS –
9 Parivision –
10 Revenant Esports –
11 True Rippers Esports –

Bryan “Maka” Canda from 3DMAX was crowned MVP and took home $10,000 from the prize pool for his achievements.

Also Read: PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC 2024) Main Event: Alpha7 Esports Crowned Champions

PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC 2024) Main Event: Alpha7 Esports Crowned Champions

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The Brazilian powerhouse, Alpha7 Esports became the ultimate champions of the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC 2024). The team maintained its form throughout the Main event and won the tournament with a 29-point lead over the second-place team, Reject.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Alpha7 Esports, which has faced disappointments in several major events over the past four years. Previously, they had secured second place in PMGO 2024, third place in PMGC 2023, fourth place in PMWI 2023, and fifth place in the PMWI 2023: All Stars Stage.

With five chicken Dinners in eighteen matches, it took Alpha7 157 points to win the tournament. Ultimately, the team received a total of $467K as Prize money.

Team Reject secured the runner-up position with 124 points, while Tianba also finished with 124 points to claim third place. Reiji from Team Reject, was instrumental in this success, earning the MVP award for his outstanding performance. With an impressive 33 kills and 7182 damage dealt across 18 matches, Reiji dominated the battlefield. His exceptional gameplay was rewarded with a $50,000 prize, while Reject as a team claimed $259,000 in prize money.

PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMGC 2024) Main Event Day 3: Overall Standings

Here are the overall standings of PMGC 2024:

  1. Alpha 7 Esports – 153 points
  2. Reject – 124 points
  3. Tianba – 124 points
  4. DRX – 111 points
  5. BOOM Esports – 108 points
  6. Talon Esports – 106 points
  7. Vampire Esports – 104 points
  8. Team Liquid – 101 points
  9. D’Xavier – 97 points
  10. TJB Esports – 94 points
  11. AL ULA x IHC – 93 points
  12. 4Merical Vibes – 90 points
  13. Twisted Minds – 88 points
  14. IW NRX – 85 points
  15. Yoodo Alliance – 82 points
  16. POWR Esports – 65 points

DRX Esports and BOOM Esports claimed the fourth and fifth spots while Talon, Vampire and Team Liquid came in sixth, seventh, and eighth spots.

Yoodoo Alliance, the table toppers of the Group Stage stood in the fifteenth position with an average display. IHC Esports, winners of PMGC 2023 did not have a nice run in this tournament as they ended up in the 11th spot.

PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024: Prize Pool Distribution

Along with the $467,312.50 prize money, Alpha7 Esports earned 1,000 EWC club points, boosting their club position to 5th as of July 28. Two of their players, Mafioso and Revo, were rewarded as Gunslinger and Grenade Master, respectively

Rank
Team
Club Points
Prize Won (USD)*
1 Alpha7 Esports 1,000 467,312.50
2 REJECT 600 259,312.50
3 Tianba 350 212,312.50
4 DRX 200 162,312.50
5 BOOM Esports 110 151,312.50
6 Talon Esports 70 143,312.50
7 Vampire Esports 40 135,312.50
8 Team Liquid 20 133,812.50
9 D’Xavier – 124,312.50
10 TJB Esports – 110,312.50
11 Al Ula x IHC – 115,812.50
12 4Merical Vibes – 115,312.50
13 Twisted Minds – 71,312.50
14 IW NRX – 88,812.50
15 Yoodo Alliance – 105,312.50
16 POWR eSports – 87,312.50
17 Falcons Force – 49,500
18 Dplus – 50,000
19 Brute Force – 47,000
20 Money Makers – 46,000
21 Team Pandum – 23,500
22 CAG OSAKA – 43,500
23 MadBulls – 47,000
24 Team Harame Bro – 43,500
25 Beşiktaş Black – 44,500
26 RUKH eSports – 21,000
27 Team Spirit – 20,500
28 iNCO Gaming – 45,500

The Esports World Cup offers a unique cross-game format, pitting top clubs and players against each other across 22 global competitions spanning 21 leading games. This massive event, featuring a record-breaking $60 million prize pool, has attracted over 1,500 players from more than 60 countries. As the world’s largest gaming festival, the tournament culminates on August 25th. Week five, commencing on Wednesday, will feature intense battles in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Apex Legends, and Honor of Kings.

Also Read: Krafton Announces PUBG Nations Cup (PNC 2024): Schedule, Teams, and More

Krafton Announces PUBG Nations Cup (PNC 2024): Schedule, Teams, and More

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Krafton has officially announced the PUBG Nations Cup 2024 (PNC 2024), set to ignite the competitive spirit in September. This global tournament will have 16 elite teams, each representing their nation. Here is all you need to know about PNC 2024.

PUBG Nations Cup (PNC 2024): Teams, Schedule and More

Participating Teams

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This year’s tournament features 16 teams from around the world, including the defending champions from South Korea. The full lineup is as follows:

  • Defending Champion: South Korea
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • Chinese Taipei
  • Germany
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Norway
  • Thailand
  • Türkiye
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Vietnam

Tournament Structure

The main event will span three days from September 6 to September 8, 2024. Each day will host six matches, totalling 18 matches. The map pool includes Erangel, Miramar, Taego, and Rondo.

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Image via Official Website

The map order is as follows:

Day 1Day 2Day 3
Miramar ErangelMiramar 
Miramar ErangelMiramar 
TaegoRondoTaego
RondoTaegoRondo
ErangelMiramar Erangel
ErangelMiramar Erangel

The introduction of Rondo to the global PUBG Esports map pool is set to bring new dynamics to the game. New items such as the JS9, Stun Gun, and Emergency Cover Flare will be featured. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these new elements will influence the gameplay.

Prize Pool

The base prize pool for PNC 2024 is set at $300,000. Additionally, the prize pool will be augmented through the PNC 2024 Pick’em Challenge, where fans can contribute via crowdfunding. The final prize distribution among the teams based on their rankings are as follows:

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Venue

PNC 2024 will take place at the KyungHee Grand Peace Hall in Seoul, South Korea. Each day’s matches are set to begin at 9:00 UTC / 11:00 CEST / 16:00 ICT / 18:00 KST / 2:00 PDT. Fans eager to witness the global showdown can purchase tickets through the following links:

Also Read: BGMS 2024 Survival Week Day 6 Overall Standings: Reckoning Esports Dominates the Points Table

BGMS Season 3 Survival Week Day 7 Teams, Maps, and Schedule

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Reckoning Esports claimed the top spot after a dominant Day 6 of the BGMS Season 3 Survival Week, finishing with a 23-point lead. The team amassed 54 points across two matches to secure their position. With only three matches remaining in the Survival Week, the competition intensifies. Special rules including Impact Players, Bounty, and Powerplay will add another layer of excitement to the final day. Vasista Esports and Carpedium follow closely behind in second and third place respectively.

Day 7 of the Survival Week is important for all the 20 competing participants. The format of this season is very unique and picks criticism from industry veterans. Despite this, teams are playing aggressively because of the new rules and several experienced teams have not had a nice run this week. Now that only three matches left, the fierce competition unfolds for all the teams.

BGMS Season 3 Survival Week Day 7 Groups and Match Schedule

Group A
  • Team 8bit
  • Carnival Gaming
  • Raven Esports
  • Team Z
Group B
  • OneBlade
  • Reckoning Esports
  • WSB GAMING
  • Hero Xtreme Godlike
Group C
  • iQOOSOUL
  • Team Forever
  • VASISTA ESPORTS
  • CarpeDiem
Group D
  • Team X Spark
  • Gods Reign
  • TEAM ORANGUTAN
  • Team Tamilas
Group E
  • REVENANT Esports
  • Entity
  • Global Esports
  • MOGO eSports

Match Schedule

  • Match 1 – Erangel – Group ABDE – 6:30 pm IST
  • Match 2 – Miramar – Group ACDE – 7:15 pm IST
  • Match 3 – Erangel – Group BCDE- 8:00 pm IST

Nodwin is adding to the excitement by hosting a giveaway for viewers tuning in to the live stream. Every Saturday and Sunday throughout the tournament, starting today, fans have a chance to win signed merchandise and other exciting prizes.

To participate in today’s giveaway, viewers must help the BGMS livestream reach 7.5K likes before Match 1 kicks off at 7 PM IST. Additionally, the livestream needs to hit 160K concurrent viewers before Match 3 concludes. To enter, fans can fill out a form that will appear in the live chat during the stream. If the targets are met, lucky participants will be selected to win amazing rewards.

BGMS Season 3 Survival Week Overall Standings After Day 6

  1. Reckoning Esports – 129 points
  2. Vasista Esports – 106 points
  3. CarpeDiem – 98 points
  4. Team Tamilas – 91 points
  5. Gods Reign – 89 points
  6. Raven Esports – 88 points
  7. Global Esports – 88 points
  8. Team Orangutan – 84 points
  9. Team Forever – 79 points
  10. Entity Gaming – 79 points
  11. Carnival Gaming – 69 points
  12. Team Z – 67 points
  13. Team GodLike – 66 points
  14. MOGO Esports – 61 points
  15. Team Soul – 56 points
  16. Team 8Bit – 54 points
  17. Revenant – 52 points
  18. WSB Gaming – 52 points
  19. Team XSpark – 48 points
  20. OneBlade – 45 points

Also Read: PMWC 2024 Main Event Day 2 Overall Standings: Alpha7 Esports Leads the Table, Followed by Team Reject

BGMS 2024 Survival Week Day 6 Overall Standings: Reckoning Esports Dominates the Points Table

Reckoning Esports dominated BGMS 2024 Survival Week Day 6, securing a commanding lead with 129 points. A massive 23-point gap separates them from the second-place team. Their dominance was on full display in the first match where they clinched the WWCD with an impressive 20 finishes, earning a total of 49 points.

Reckoning Esports was on the sixth spot with 75 points after Day 5. They put up a total of 54 points across two matches on Saturday. Hunter, Reckoning’s impact player, was instrumental in their success, making the most of the impact player rule.

Vasista Esports, who has been in great form, is holding the second spot with 106 points. Carpedium, Team Tamilas and Gods Reign rounded out the top five with 98, 91, and 89 points respectively.

Here are the overall standings of BGMS 2024 Survival Week Day 6.

BGMS 2024 Survival Week Day 6: Overall Standings and Match Highlights

  1. Reckoning Esports – 129 points
  2. Vasista Esports – 106 points
  3. CarpeDiem – 98 points
  4. Team Tamilas – 91 points
  5. Gods Reign – 89 points
  6. Raven Esports – 88 points
  7. Global Esports – 88 points
  8. Team Orangutan – 84 points
  9. Team Forever – 79 points
  10. Entity Gaming – 79 points
  11. Carnival Gaming – 69 points
  12. Team Z – 67 points
  13. Team GodLike – 66 points
  14. MOGO Esports – 61 points
  15. Team Soul – 56 points
  16. Team 8Bit – 54 points
  17. Revenant – 52 points
  18. WSB Gaming – 52 points
  19. Team XSpark – 48 points
  20. OneBlade – 45 points

Match 1: Miramar – As stated above, Reckoning Esports garnered all the attention with their impressive 20-kill WWCD in the first match. Ultimately, they climbed up to the top spot on the overall leaderboards. Team Tamilas came in second with 7 finishes to their side.

Match 2: Erangel – Revenant Esports, led by Sensei, showcased exceptional skill in the final zone to clinch victory in the match. Their performance earned them a total of 15 points. Carpediem and Team Forever also delivered strong showings, securing 19 and 18 points respectively.

The final showdown of the BGMS 2024 Survival Week is upon us. With only three matches left, the competition is fiercer than ever. All eyes are on the teams as they battle for supremacy. The stage is set for an epic conclusion before Domination Week kicks off tomorrow and runs until August 4th.

Also Read: PMWC 2024 Main Event Day 2 Overall Standings: Alpha7 Esports Leads the Table, Followed by Team Reject

PMWC 2024 Main Event Day 2 Overall Standings: Alpha7 Esports Leads the Table, Followed by Team Reject

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As PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024 Main Event Day 2 Concludes, Alpha7 Esports retains their top spot with 117 points with 63 elimination points adding to their tally. They scored two chicken dinners on Day 2 as well which significantly contributed to their overall lead.

Alpha7 Esports’ consistent gameplay and strategic prowess have set them apart from the competition, making them the team to watch as the tournament progresses. Team Reject currently holds the second position with a total of 107 points. A dominant 24-point victory in the third match propelled the Japanese team up the leaderboard, significantly improving their overall standing.

Talon Esports, TJB, and DRX completed the top five teams with 84, 77, and 76 points respectively. Boom Esports and Tianba secured the sixth and seventh positions, followed by DXavier and Vampire Esports in the eighth and ninth spots.

Reijioco from Team Reject became the MVP of PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024 Main Event Day 2 with 18 kills to his name.

PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC 2024) Main Event Day 2: Overall Standings

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  1. Alpha 7 Esports – 117 points
  2. Reject – 107 points
  3. Talon Esports – 84 points
  4. TJB Esports – 77 points
  5. DRX – 76 points
  6. BOOM Esports – 74 points
  7. Tianba – 68 points
  8. D’Xavier – 63 points
  9. Vampire Esports – 59 points
  10. Team Liquid – 59 points
  11. IW NRX – 59 points
  12. Twisted Minds – 57 points
  13. 4Merical Vibes – 53 points
  14. AL ULA x IHC – 52 points
  15. POWR Esports – 39 points
  16. Yoodoo Alliance – 36 points

Match 1: Sanhok – BOOM Esports secured a dominant 16-kill victory in the first match of Day 2. Vampire Esports took second place with 4 kills, while IW NRX earned 10 points, bolstered by 9 finishes.

Match 2: Erangel – Vampire Esports emerged victorious in the second match on Erangel, securing the Chicken Dinner with five eliminations. Talon Esports showcased their dominance with an impressive 11 kills, while Tianba Esports rounded out the top three with seven finishes.

Match 3: Erangel –Team Reject secured the Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD) with 14 finishes. D’Xavier and TJB followed in second and third place, each with 5 finishes. Tianba added 9 kills to their tally, boosting their position on the overall leaderboard.

Match 4: Erangel – Alpha7 Esports showcased impressive defensive tactics to secure the Chicken Dinner with five eliminations. Talon Esports claimed second place with six kills, while IW NRX edged them out for overall points with ten eliminations. Team Reject also contributed ten points to their tally in the match.

After Match 4, Team Reject led the table with a three-point advantage.

Match 5: Miramar – D’Xavier emerged victorious in the fifth match, securing the Chicken Dinner with an impressive 11 kills. Team Liquid and IHC Esports followed closely behind, earning 15 and 12 points respectively. Team Reject added seven more kills to their overall tally.

Match 6: Miramar – Alpha7 Esports secured their second Chicken Dinner on Day 2, dominating the sixth match with an astounding 19 kills. This dominant performance earned them a total of 29 points for the match. Twisted Minds and Team Reject followed with seven and six kills respectively.

Following are the overall points scored by the champion teams of respective PUBG Mobile Global tournaments.

  • 2024 PMGO – Team Reject – 157 points
  • 2023 PMGC – IHC Esports – 142 points
  • 2023 PMWI – Vampire Esports – 227 points
  • 2022 PMGC  – S2G Esports – 190 points
  • 2022 PMWI – Vampire Esports 220 points
  • 2021 PMGC – Nova Esports – 222 points

With only six matches remaining, how many points will it take for the teams in the PMWC 2024 Main Event to become the champions?

Also Read: Fortnite Exits Galaxy Store as Epic Games Partners with New App Stores

Fortnite Exits Galaxy Store as Epic Games Partners with New App Stores

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Epic Games has announced a significant shift in its mobile store strategy. The company plans to launch its own Epic Games Store app for Android globally and iOS in the EU. It also collaborates with independent storefronts to provide “fair deals” to developers. This announcement also comes with the surprising announcement that Epic Games will remove Fortnite and other titles from the Samsung Galaxy Store.

Epic Games Store Offers Competitive Rates for Developers

According to Epic’s official blog post, the Epic Games Store will provide developers with a significantly lower revenue cut than traditional platforms such as the App Store and Google Play. These platforms typically charge a 30% share for in-app purchases, which Epic has long opposed. The Epic Games Store provides a 12% cut and eliminates any fees for payments made through third-party channels.epic games samsung galaxy store

The company has already announced a partnership with AltStore for iOS devices in the EU and hinted at collaborations with at least two other stores shortly.

Why is Epic Games Removing Fortnite from the Samsung Galaxy Store?

Epic Games will end partnerships with mobile stores that act as “rent collectors” and lack fair competition. As a result, Fortnite and other Epic titles will be removed from Samsung stores due to Samsung’s new default block on sideloading apps—installing apps from outside official stores. Epic considers this policy anti-competitive, contrasting with their previous collaboration, which included an exclusive Fortnite skin for Samsung Galaxy users in 2019.

Despite removing its games from the Galaxy Store, Epic Games remains committed to supporting Samsung devices. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney affirmed that the company will “continue to support Samsung devices fully and wholeheartedly now and in the future.” For those affected, players need to uninstall Fortnite from their Samsung devices and download the Epic Games Launcher from Fortnite.com to preserve their game progress, which will not be lost during the transition.

Also Read: Valorant Open Beta is Now Live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

BGMS Season 3 Survival Week Day 6 Teams, Schedule and More: Vasista Esports is Leading

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BGMS Season 3 Survival Week Day 5 concluded with Vasista Esports leading the overall points table with 93 points, followed by Raven Esports with 80 points. Team Orangutan and Entity Gaming rounded up the top four in third and fourth places with the same number of points.

Carpedium secured the fifth position while Team Reckoning is following them closely in the sixth position. The sixth day of the BGMI Master Series Season 3 is set to take place today; as usual, two matches will occur. Teams will continue their battle in the tournament to stay on top and advance to the Grand Finals.

Check out the Survival Week Day 6 Groups, Teams, Schedule, and more below.

BGMS Season 3 Survival Week Day 6 Groups and Match Schedule

Group A
  • Team 8bit
  • Carnival Gaming
  • Raven Esports
  • Team Z
Group B
  • OneBlade
  • Reckoning Esports
  • WSB GAMING
  • Hero Xtreme Godlike
Group C
  • iQOOSOUL
  • Team Forever
  • VASISTA ESPORTS
  • CarpeDiem
Group D
  • Team X Spark
  • Gods Reign
  • TEAM ORANGUTAN
  • Team Tamilas
Group E
  • REVENANT Esports
  • Entity
  • Global Esports
  • MOGO eSports

Match Schedule

  • Match 1 – Miramar – ABCD
  • Match 2 – Erangel – ABCE

Nodwin is adding to the excitement by hosting a giveaway for viewers tuning in to the live stream. Every Saturday and Sunday throughout the tournament, starting today, fans have a chance to win signed merchandise and other exciting prizes.

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To participate in today’s giveaway, viewers must help the BGMS livestream reach 7.5K likes before Match 1 kicks off at 7 PM IST. Additionally, the livestream needs to hit 160K concurrent viewers before Match 2 concludes. To enter, fans can fill out a form that will appear in the live chat during the stream. If the targets are met, lucky participants will be selected to win amazing rewards.

On Sunday (28 July), Three matches will take place and that marks the end of Survival Week. Then we will have another phase of the League Stage i.e., Domination Week starting July 29 and running til August 4. The detailed format is yet to be unveiled.

However, it is known that the top four teams from the League Stage will be granted a direct slot at the Grand Finals while the rest will get another chance in the Playoffs Stage.

BGMS Season 3 Survival Week Overall Standings After Day 5

  1. Vasista Esports – 93 Points
  2. Raven Esports – 80 Points
  3. Orangutan Gaming – 79 Points
  4. Entity Gaming – 79 Points
  5. Carpediem – 78 Points
  6. Reckoning Esports – 75 Points
  7. Global Esports – 74 Points
  8. Team Tamilas – 70 points
  9. Gods Reign – 68 Points
  10. Team Forever – 60 Points
  11. Godlike Esports – 58 Points
  12. Carnival Gaming – 57 Points
  13. MOGO Esports – 50 Points
  14. Team X Spark – 50 Points
  15. Team Z – 45 Points
  16. Team 8Bit – 45 Points
  17. Team Soul – 45 Points
  18. WSB Gaming – 40 Points
  19. Revenant Esports – 38 Points
  20. Team OneBlade – 31 Points

Also Read: Valorant Open Beta is Now Live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

Valorant Open Beta is Now Live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

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Valorant is now launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in the form of Open beta, as announced by Riot Games. Following a successful limited beta period that began on June 11, 2024, the game is now freely accessible to all console players.

‘No More Codes, Download now,’ says Riot. Valorant is one of the most popular FPS out there with a thriving and growing esports community. The game has been available on PC since 2020 and Riot has made it available on consoles before GTA 6.

Valorant Open Beta Now Available On PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Players can now directly download the game and enjoy the game on their favourite consoles. The game has been well received during its limited beta test period.

However, there are some key differences when you are playing this console. On consoles, Valorant introduces Focus, a new shooting mode that improves gameplay with a more refined control scheme. Unlike the PC version, where hip-fire is the primary shooting mode and aim-down-sights (ADS) is secondary, Focus provides a similar function but with less sensitivity for more precision.

According to a post on Xbox Wire, this mode enables players to shoot from the hip for fast actions such as peeking and dodging, whilst Focus mode assures accurate shots.

The game has been modified to fit console control systems. Microsoft states that several Agent abilities have been revised to align with the new input mechanisms, to preserve the original PC version’s fast-paced and mechanically rich gameplay.

Due to these changes, Valorant does not support crossplay between PC and console players, although crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is supported. According to Microsoft, this move is intended to maintain competitive integrity in light of the different control systems.

Players can still enjoy shared progression between the PC and console versions. This implies that items like skins and battle pass progress will be transferred between platforms.

An additional benefit for Game Pass users is that all Valorant agents (including the future agents) will be unlocked. A mobile port of Valorant is in the works with no planned release date.

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