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Netflix Games to Bring GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Next Month At No Extra Cost

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American video-streaming giant, Netflix announced that GTA Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is coming to Netflix Games to its continually expanding game portfolio and its arrival is perfectly timed for the holiday season, especially before the announcement of the GTA 6 trailer.

Three games of the most famous Grand Theft Auto series are coming to Netflix Games as part of the GTA Trilogy. GTA Trilogy includes GTA 3, GTA San Andreas, and GTA Vice City and the best part of this arrival is that they are playable at no extra cost(however you need a Netflix subscription to play its games).

GTA Trilogy is coming to Netflix Games on December 14, 2023.

Also Read: The Esports Awards 2023 Set to Take Place on Nov 30: Full List of Nominees

GTA Trilogy Coming to Netflix Games in December

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Starting today, players can pre-register for these three games on iOS and Google Play. The games will be accessible within the Netflix mobile app and can also be obtained separately by Netflix subscribers through the App Store and Google Play.

The three games were released two decades ago and all of these games have mobile ports released years ago. In 2021, Rockstar Games published GTA Trilogy which includes the compilation of these three action-adventure GTA games for various platforms including mobile. However, Netflix license will make it even easier to find and play for free with a Netflix Subscription.

The addition of this latest GTA instalment from Rockstar enhances the value of Netflix memberships, incorporating one of the most iconic series in history, everything without any ads, in-app purchases, or additional fees as stated by the streaming giant.

Reports claimed that Netflix would offer the biggest games on its streaming service including titles based on its original TV shows. A report from WSJ also suggested that Netflix was in talks with Rockstar Games to bring GTA games to its platform which turns out to be true after all with the official announcement.

A report from CNBC has stated that only 1 percent of Netflix subscribers are playing its games. This new strategy of releasing titles based on TV shows and GTA games might boost the numbers and figures they hoped for.

GTA Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Andriod, iOS, Windows and Nintendo Switch. The game will be available for iOS and Android Netflix subscribers on Dec 14.

Also Read: Ubisoft’s Assassins Creed Syndicate is Available for Free on PC

Ubisoft’s Assassins Creed Syndicate is Available for Free on PC

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have become eminent in the gaming industry with exclusive offers and giveaways. Well, Ubisoft has also joined the race by offering Assassins Creed Syndicate for free to PC users. AC Syndicate, a massive Ubisoft title, introduces numerous firsts to our favourite franchise. So, if you haven’t already purchased it, now is the time for free of cost.

Ubisoft has taken it to X(formerly known as Twitter) to announce the game for free. Players should note that this is a limited-time deal and are recommended to grab it as fast as they can. AC Syndicate will be available for free starting from November 27 til December 6 on the Ubisoft website. However, players require a Ubisoft account to claim the free offer.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Now Free on PC

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Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is an action-adventure video game. It was released in 2015 for a number of platforms, including the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. The game takes place in Victorian-era London and follows the story of twin assassins, Jacob and Evie Frye, as they battle the Templars in order to cleanse the city from corruption.

The Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Standard Edition normally includes the base game without any additional downloadable content (DLC) or special editions. In this edition, players can expect to see the primary storyline and gameplay aspects.

Here is how you can you can claim the Assasin’s Creed Syndicate for Free on Ubisoft Store.

Steps to Acquire Assassin’s Creed Syndicate at No Cost

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  • Go to the Ubisoft store by clicking here.
  • Log in to your Ubisoft account. If you don’t have one, create an account by signing up to the store.
  • Scroll down until you find the AC Syndicate Giveaway banner on the homepage.
  • Then, Click on the ‘Get it Now’ Button to claim the game.
After Logging-in; Image via Ubisoft

Note: It’s not possible to claim the game if you don’t have a Ubisoft account.


The game was formerly accessible at no cost and had been offered for free on the Ubisoft Store a couple of years ago. Ubisoft has reintroduced the same promotion as part of this year’s Black Friday event, a logical choice given that the game was one of the most overlooked debuts in the series.

Assassins Creed Syndicate PC Requirements

Minimum System Requirements:

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz / AMD FX 6350 @ 3.9 GHz
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0)
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with the latest drivers
  • OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (4GB) or the newer GTX 970 (4GB) / AMD Radeon R9 280X (3GB) or better
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with the latest drivers

Also Read: The Esports Awards 2023 Set to Take Place on Nov 30: Full List of Nominees

The Esports Awards 2023 Set to Take Place on Nov 30: Full List of Nominees

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We are approaching The Esports Awards 2023 and the event is just a day away. Esports Awards is a one-of-a-kind esports show dedicated to recognizing and honouring the achievements across the esports industry, including categories devoted to the community, creative, industry, on-air and professional competitive scene. The Esports Awards is the only game industry awards show that completely celebrates success in the esports field.

Founded in 2015, the event is held annually and this is the ninth edition of the esteemed awards show in the esports industry. The Esports Awards 2023 returns to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the second year in a row. Last year’s Esports Awards campaign had 17 million total views and over 10 million votes cast. This year’s edition is set to take place at Resorts World, Las Vegas, United States on November 30.

Here is the list of announced nominees for every award featured in The Esports Awards 2023.

Esports Awards 2023: List of Nominees for Each Category

Esports Cosplay of the Year

  • Larissa Rochefort
  • LittleJem
  • Kinpatsu Cosplay
  • Annjelife
  • Inaste
  • Akemi Hogan
  • Bec of Hearts

Esports Creative of the Year

  • Ovilee ‘Ovilee May’ May
  • Seso
  • kvindsgn (fix)
  • Thorsten Denk
  • Team Liquid Enigma
  • Sydney Malham

Esports Creative Team of the Year

  • LOUD
  • Team Vitality
  • G2 Esports
  • Sentinels
  • Team Liquid
  • North Studio
  • FlyQuest
  • Paper Crowns
  • NMBRS

Also Read: Ubisoft’s Assassins Creed Syndicate is Available for Free on PC

Esports Content of the Year

  • Gucci
  • Valorant
  • G2 Esports
  • ESL
  • LoL Esports
  • Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
  • Red Bull Gaming
  • Rocket League Esports
  • FURIA
  • Team Liquid Valorant

Esports Content Creator of the Year

  • Juan ‘Hungrybox’ Debiedma
  • LOUD
  • Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
  • The Score Esports
  • Gaules
  • S8ul Esports
  • Judo Sloth
  • OTK
  • Last Free Nation
  • Christian ‘IWDominate’ Rivera

Esports Personality of the Year

  • Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
  • Ludwig Ahgren
  • Gaules
  • MoistCr1TiKaL
  • Disguised Toast
  • NOBRU
  • Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez
  • Mortal
  • Coringa

Streamer of the Year

  • Ibai
  • xQc
  • Kai Cenat
  • tarik
  • Gaules
  • QTCinderella
  • Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
  • Paulinho O Loko
  • RiversGG
  • FPS_Shaka

Esports Broadcast/Production Team of the Year

  • ESL
  • Esports Engine
  • Riot Games
  • BLAST
  • Psyonix

Esports Commercial Partner of the Year

  • Red Bull
  • Logitech
  • Monster
  • Prime Gaming
  • Gillette
  • Intel
  • Gucci
  • Chipotle
  • State Farm

Esports Coverage Platform of the Year

  • Liquipedia
  • Dexerto
  • Esports Insider
  • HLTV
  • Esports Charts
  • Dot Esports
  • Sports Business Journal

Esports Hardware Piece of the Year

  • AMD RYZEN 9 7950X
  • Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
  • ASUS ROG ALLY
  • Stream Deck MK.2
  • Higround Keyboard
  • Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition
  • Samsung Odyssey OLED G8
  • Corsair Xeneon Flex

Esports Publisher of the Year

  • Riot Games
  • Mobile Legends
  • Supercell
  • Pokemon
  • Valve
  • Psyonix
  • EA

Esports Supporting Service of the Year

  • Character Select Agency
  • ESG Law
  • GRID
  • Evolved Talent
  • Esports Engine
  • OP.GG
  • Paper Crowns
  • Bad Moon Talent
  • New LVL Recruiting
  • Prodigy Agency

Esports Game of the Year

  • Valorant
  • League of Legends
  • CS:GO
  • Rocket League
  • Call of Duty
  • Mobile Legends
  • PUBG Mobile
  • Dota 2
  • Fortnite

Esports Mobile Game of the Year

  • PUBG Mobile
  • Mobile Legends
  • Brawl Stars
  • Arena of Valor
  • Call of Duty Mobile
  • Free Fire
  • Honor of Kings
  • Clash Royale
  • Pokemon UNITE

Esports Team of the Year

  • Team Vitality – CS:GO
  • Team Vitality – Rocket League
  • Fnatic – VALORANT
  • Evil Geniuses – VALORANT
  • New York Subliners – Call of Duty
  • JD Gaming – League of Legends
  • w7m Esports – Rainbow Six Siege
  • Echo – ML:BB
  • Gaimin Gladiators – DOTA
  • TSM – Apex Legends

Esports Organisation of the Year

  • Team Vitality
  • LOUD
  • Team Liquid
  • G2 Esports
  • Gen.G Esports
  • Karmine Corp
  • Moist Esports
  • 100 Thieves
  • OpTic Gaming
  • NAVI
  • NRG

Esports Coach of the Year

  • Danny “Zonic” Sørensen
  • Victor “Ferra” Francal
  • Christine “Potter” Chi
  • Ehsan “DREAL” Javed
  • Igor “igoorctg” Santos
  • Renzo “Renzo” Oemrawsingh
  • Jan “Swani” Müller
  • Aske “Cy-” Larsen
  • Yoon “Homme” Sung-young

Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year

  • Alexis “Zen” Bernier
  • Max “Demon1” Mazanov
  • Thomas “Scrappy” Ernst
  • Kim “D0NGHAK” Min-sung
  • Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan
  • Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang
  • Martin “Yike” Sundelin

Esports PC Player of the Year

  • Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
  • Cho “Maru” Seong-ju
  • Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
  • Quinn “Quinn” Callahan
  • Nemanja “Hunter” Kovač
  • Zhuo “Knight” Ding
  • Emir “Alfajer” Beder
  • Max “Demon1” Mazanov
  • Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen
  • Jung “Chovy” Ji-hun

Esports Controller Player of the Year

  • Alexis “Zen” Bernier
  • Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
  • Zain “Zain” Naghmi
  • Matthew “KiSMET” Tinsley
  • Mashita “acola” Hayato
  • Amjad “AngryBird” Al-Shalabi
  • Finlay “Rise” Ferguson
  • Jack “ApparentlyJack” Benton
  • Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique
  • Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen

Esports Mobile Player of the Year

  • Mohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek
  • Frederic “Bennyqt” Gonzales
  • Gaku “Gaku” Mukai
  • Erik “Joker” Granström
  • Burenbayar “TOP” Altangerel
  • Tensai “Tensai”
  • Peng “Fly” Yunfei

Esports Colour Caster of the Year

  • Marc “Caedrel” Robert Lamont
  • Dan “Gaskin” Gaskin
  • Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson
  • John “JohnnyBoi_i” MacDonald
  • Mohan “Launders” Govindasamy
  • Thomas “Chance” Ashworth
  • Ioannis “Fogged” Loucas
  • Dominik “Lacoste” Stipić
  • Chad “Spunj” Burchill
  • Michael “Hypoc” Robins

Esports Desk Analyst of the Year

  • Mimi “aEvilCat” Wermcrantz
  • Tyler “Tbates” Bates
  • Barento “Raz” Mohammed
  • Alyssa “Allycxt” Parker
  • Anthony “NAMELESS” Wheeler
  • Mira “Ephey” Riad
  • Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg
  • Kale “Genome” Morton
  • Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez

Esports Host of the Year

  • Alex “GoldenBoy” Mendez
  • Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere
  • Freya “Freya” Spiers
  • Sean “Stax” Stackhouse
  • Caleb “WavePunk” Simmons
  • Yinsu “Yinsu” Collins
  • Chris Puckett
  • Jorien “Sheever” van der Heijden
  • Lottie Van-Praag
  • Ana Xisdê
  • James “Dash” Patterson

Esports Play by Play Caster of the Year

  • Steven “Tasty Steve” Scott
  • Alex “Machine” Richardson
  • Brennon “Bren” Hook
  • Mark “Onset” Hatcher
  • Conner “Scrawny” Girvan
  • Brandon Smith
  • Callum “Shogun” Keir
  • Clayton “Captain Flowers” Raines
  • Mitch “Uber” Leslie
  • Bruno “BrunoClash” Veiga Lopes
  • Miles Ross
  • Lauren “Pansy” Scott

Esports Journalist of the Year

  • Jacob Hale
  • Richard Lewis
  • Dominic Sacco
  • Kevin Hitt
  • Alexander Lee
  • James Fudge
  • Mikhail Klimentov
  • Antonio Yuste
  • Cecilia D’Anastasio
  • Alejandro Gomis

Where to Watch The Esports Awards 2023?

The voting process has been closed as we are just one day away from the ceremony. The event will be taking place at Resorts World, Las Vegas from 12 pm PST/3 pm EST/9 pm CET/8 pm GST. Fans can catch the LIVE streaming of the event on Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Rumble, Ginx TV, ESTV, SK Esports (SBB), and NMS.GG.

India at the Esports Awards 2023

S8UL Esports and its co-founder Naman Mathur, popularly known as Mortal, the titans of Indian gaming, will once again be carrying India’s flag on the world stage after being nominated as the country’s only nominee for the Global Esports Awards 2023.

S8UL Esports won the ‘Content Group of the Year’ Award which became the sole Indian org to win such a coveted title at the Global Esports Awards ceremony in 2022. The panel of this year’s awards have announced that Mortal will be attending the event on Nov 30 who is one of the nominees in the ‘Esports Personality of the Year’ category.

Also Read: The Game Awards 2023 Nominees Announced: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, BG3, RE4, Alan Wake 2 and More

Pakistan May Not Host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Event to Take Place in Hybrid Model at Dubai

In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan will not be hosting the coming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The host Pakistan will be replaced by UAE or the tournament will be reportedly played as a hybrid model like the Asia Cup if the Indian Government does not change its decision.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has pushed the International Cricket Council (ICC) to sign the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements, emphasising that the PCB should not be reimbursed if India refuses to travel to Pakistan.

According to a highly credible source (PTI), while the ICC has picked Pakistan as the host, the international body has yet to decide whether or not to sign the crucial hosting agreement with it.

According to the source, PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and COO Salman Naseer met with the ICC executive board in Ahmedabad to explore hosting the prestigious tournament in February-March 2025.

“Pakistani officials discussed the probability of the Indian board (BCCI) again refusing to send its team to Pakistan and made it clear that in any given situation the ICC must avoid taking unilateral decisions on the tournament,” a source said.

It can be said that the Indian team would be not travelling to Pakistan due to security and political reasons. Given the hazards, the Indian government is hesitant to send the Men in Blue to the neighbouring country.

“The PCB officials said many top teams had toured Pakistan in the last two years without any security concerns.

“They also made it clear that in case of India not sending its team and its matches being moved to another country, then the ICC must compensate Pakistan for this,” the source of PTI added.

Pakistan Hosted the Asia Cup 2023 before the ICC World Cup 2023. The matches involved India were played in a hybrid version and they were held in Sri Lanka.

Inaugurated in 1998, the ICC Champions Trophy is a One-Day International Tournament for the eight top-ranked One Day International (ODI) men’s national teams held by ICC.

The 2025-year trophy is the ninth edition of this esteemed championship in Cricket. It will take place from Feb-Mar in 2025. There are chances that the schedule for the Champions Trophy will also change because it may conflict with other major cricketing events, such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The last edition of this tournament was won by Pakistan against Team India which took place in England & Wales.

Also Read: PMGC 2023 Grand Finals: Sixteen Finalists to Fight for Glory and Ultimate Championship

PMGC 2023 Grand Finals: Sixteen Finalists to Fight for Glory and Ultimate Championship

PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2023 (PMGC 2023) is the final tournament of the title this year. The tournament kicked off on November 2 with the league stage featuring 48 competing teams in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The league stage consists of three phases: Group Stage (Nov 2 – Nov 19), Survival Stage (Nov 22-Nov 24), and Last Chance (Nov 25-Nov 26). The league stage has now been completed and we have the final stage of the tournament i.e., the Grand Finals.

Here is the complete information on the upcoming PMGC 2023 Grand Finals.

PMGC 2023 Grand Finals: All You Need to Know

A total of 16 finalists have made it to the Grand Finals stage from the league phase. The sixteen finalists are mentioned below:

  1. Loops Esprts (Brazil) – Group Stage
  2. Alpha-7 Esports (Brazil) – Group Stage
  3. Starwalt Esports (Mongolia) – Group Stage
  4. NS Red Force (South Korea) – Group Stage
  5. Six Two Eight (China) – Group Stage
  6. Morph GPX (Indonesia) – Group Stage
  7. Major Pride (CIS) – Group Stage
  8. 4Merical Vibes (Mongolia) – Group Stage
  9. Weibo Gaming (China) – Group Stage
  10. S2G Esports (Turkey) – Special Invite
  11. Titan Esports Club (China) – Special Invite
  12. DXavier Esports (Vietnam) – Last Chance Qualifier
  13. Persija Evos (Indonesia) – Last Chance Qualifier
  14. Faze Clan (Thailand) – Last Chance Qualifier
  15. IHC Esports (Mongolia)- Last Chance Qualifier
  16. Yoodo Alliance(Malaysia) – Last Chance Qualifier

The Grand Finals will be played by the above-mentioned teams and will take place from December 8 to December 10, 2023. The three-day-long finals will feature a total of 18 matches and the team with the highest cumulative points on the overall standings on the third day will be declared as the champion.

The Grand Finals of PMGC 2023 will take place in Istanbul, Turkey(home ground of S2G Esports) and they will be streamed live on PUBG Mobile Official Esports YouTube Channel.

Prize Pool Distribution

The Grand Finals of PMGC 2023 will have a prize pool of $1.4 million USD and each team will get $15,000 USD as a participation reward.

  • 1st place: $400,000
  • 2nd place: $200,000
  • 3rd place: $ 120,000
  • 4th place: $80,000
  • 5th place: $62,000
  • 6th place: $51,000
  • 7th place: $42,000
  • 8th place: $35,000
  • 9th place: $32,500
  • 10th place: $30,000
  • 11th place: $27,500
  • 12th place: $25,500
  • 13th place: $22,500
  • 14th place: $20,000
  • 15th place: $17,500
  • 16th place: $15,000

Let’s run an overall recap of the League Stage of PMGC 2023.

PMGC 2023: League Stage Recap

The Group stage which took place from Nov 2 to Nov 19 had split 48 teams into three groups with sixteen teams each as Group Green, Red and Yellow. The Group stage was conducted in a round-robin format across these three groups with each team would get to play a total of 24 matches with 6 matches being held each day. The top three teams from each group had advanced to the Grand Finals.

The teams that ranked 4th to 11th (eight teams from each group) in the Group Stage leaderboards were moved to the Survival Stage while the rest were eliminated from the tournament. 24 teams were split into three groups of eight teams each. For three days, each group had to play in a round-robin format which amounts to a total of 18 matches overall. The top 16 teams after day 3 had advanced to Last Chance Qualifiers.

The last chance qualifiers took place for 2 days and 12 matches were played by sixteen teams. The top five teams in this round made it into the Grand Finals while the rest took the way to their homes.

Teams like Bigetron Esports, and Dplus Kia have failed to qualify for the Grand Finals. Bigetron Esports fell short of 9 points in the Last Chance Qualifiers and was ultimately eliminated from the race of Grand Finals.

IPL 2024: Full List of Retained, Released and Traded Players of Each Team

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As we draw close to the end of this year, we will have a new edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) the next year. All the teams are gearing up for the 17th edition of IPL in the country with transfers and trades. The mini-auction for the upcoming IPL 2024 is set for December 19. IPL franchises have officially announced their list of retained players ahead of the auction.

The IPL 2024 trading window is also open and the biggest highlight of this trade is Hardik Pandya. The player is now back in Mumbai Indians Squad from Gujarat Titans. The player was bought for Rs 15 crore all-in-hand cash as stated by BCCI officials. Mumbai Indians have traded Australian all-rounder, Cameron Green to RCB.

Cameron Green, an MI all-rounder, has been traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore in a separate transaction. Green, who was purchased at auction for a record $17.5 million last December, appeared in 16 matches. The Australian batsman had an outstanding start to the IPL, scoring an undefeated century and two half-centuries while also collecting six wickets. Both deals were completed in accordance with the current player fees.

The following is a complete list of players retained and released by franchises for the IPL 2024 Season.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK Retained Players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (Captain), Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande

CSK Removed Players: Ben Stokes, Bhagath Varma, Subhranshu Senapati, Dwaine Pretorius, Ambati Rayudu, Kyle Jamieson, Akash Singh and Sisanda Magala.

Delhi Capitals

DC Retained Players: Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, David Warner, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi, Mitchell Marsh, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull

DC Removed Players: Rilee Rossouw, Ripal Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Aman Khan, Chetan Sakariya, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Phil Salt, Mustafizur Rahman, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Priyam Garg.

Gujarat Titans

Retained Players: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha

Removed Players: Yash Dayal, KS Bharat, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Pradeep Sangwan and Dasun Shanaka.

Traded players: Hardik Pandya (traded out to MI)

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR Retained Players: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz , Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer

KKR Removed Players: Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Aarya Desai, David Wiese, Narayan Jagadeesan, Mandeep Singh, Kulwant Khejroliya, Tim Southee and Johnson Charles.

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG Retained Players: Amit Mishra, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, K. Gowtham, KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Naveen Ul Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Charak

LSG Released players: Jaydev Unadkat, Arpit Guleria, Suryansh Shedge, Karun Nair, Daniel Sams, Manan Vohra, Swapnil Singh and Karan Sharma.

Traded players: Devdutt Padikkal (Traded in from Rajasthan)

Mumbai Indians

MI Retained Players: Akash Madhwal, Arjun  Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma(Captain), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod.

MI Released players: Arshad Khan, Ramandeep Singh, Duan Jansen, Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, Hrithik Shokeen, Raghav Goyal, Jofra Archer, Tristan Stubbs, Chris Jordan and Sandeep Warrier

Traded Players: Hardik Pandya (Traded in from GT), Romario Shepherd (Traded in from LSG)

Punjab Kings

PBKS Retained Players: Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Harpreet  Brar, Harpreet Bhatia, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan, Shivam  Singh, Sikandar Raza, Vidwath Kaverappa

PBKS Released players: Mohit Rathee, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Baltej Singh, Raj Bawa and Shahrukh Khan.

Rajasthan Royals

RR Retained Players: Adam Zampa, Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep  Sen, Kunal Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, R. Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal

RR Removed Players: Joe Root, Abdul Basith, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, Murugan Ashwin, KC Cariappa, KM Asif, Akash Vashisht and Kuldip Yadav.

Traded Players: Avesh Khan (Traded in from LSG)

Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB Retained Players: Akash  Deep, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh  Karthik, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Manoj Bhandage, Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Will Jacks.

RCB Released Players: Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Wayne Parnell, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddarth Kaul, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, David Willey and Kedar Jadhav.

Traded Players: Cameron Green (Traded in from MI), Mayank Dagar (Traded in from SRH)

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar.

SRH Released Players: Harry Brook, Adil Rashid, Vivrant Sharma, Akeal Hosein, Samarth Vyas and Kartik Tyagi.

Traded Players:  Shahbaz Ahamad (Traded in from RCB)

Steam Deck OLED India Price and Availability: Where to Buy?

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Valve has recently revealed a new model of Steam Deck with an OLED display and several other features. The most notable feature is the boost in battery life with Valve has estimated a 25% improvement in the battery capacity. Gamers must note that this is not Steam Deck 2 and we may not see Steam Deck 2 until 2025 as stated by the company.

This OLED Steam Deck model introduces new features and replaces some in the previous iteration of the console. Valve has released two new models of Steam Deck OLED with varying storage capacities, 512 GB and 1 TB. However, the company has not revealed any information regarding its availability in India.  So, in this article, we will discuss when and where Indians can buy the new Steam Deck OLED gaming console.

Steam Deck OLED Price and Availability in India

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According to Rishi Alwani, The Steam Deck OLED is expected to arrive in India unofficially next week via grey market and parallel import outlets. In the worst-case scenario, it is expected to hit the Indian market by the end of the month or early December.

The official price of the handheld gaming console is $549 for the 512 GB variant and $649 for the 1 TB variant. Converting it into INR, we may expect the 512 GB variant would cost between Rs 55-60000 while the later variant would charge between Rs 65-70000. This is a probabilistic price range and not the exact price while you may get discounts in offline stores.

For those who want to buy it online, do check out the following online retailers:

Steam Deck OLED Specifications and Features, Limited Edition

The brand-new variant will come with a 7.4-inch HDR OLED screen which replaces the 7-inch LCD touchscreen display on the original version. A noteworthy improvement is the use of a new 50Wh battery, which outperforms the previous model’s 40Wh battery.

Unfortunately, the current edition does not provide any performance improvements over its predecessor. The new OLED screen, on the other hand, has a refresh rate of 90Hz while preserving a native resolution of 1280×800 pixels. It also has the Wi-Fi 6E module, which enables up to three times quicker download speeds or increased performance when online gaming.

The general form factor is essentially the same, however, the new Steam Deck OLED is around 30 grams lighter than its predecessor. It also claims to be cooler than the original Steam Deck, which was known for running hot, owing to updated thermal systems.

Furthermore, the company has released a limited edition Steam Deck OLED with a transparent design. This model is only available to consumers in the United States and Canada, and it comes in a 1TB format and it costs $679.

The original 64 GB and 512 GB devices have been retired, with the 256 GB LCD model becoming the new base model. As a result, the 256GB LCD variant will be priced at $399 (about Rs 33,000), down from $529 (roughly Rs 45,000). Unfortunately, there is no information on its availability in the Indian market at this time.

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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Coming to PS5 on January 19, 2024

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Naughty Dog has announced the release of Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PlayStation 5. The announcement came officially after a few reliable leaks surfaced on the Internet and as stated in the leaks, Naughty Dog has confirmed that the game is set to be launched on January 19, 2024.

Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a sequel and revamped version of the original game which was launched on PS4 in 2020. Naughty Dog also announced more details on the new upcoming release on PlayStation 5 along with an announcement trailer.

Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Set to Launch on PlayStation 5 (PS5) in Early 2024

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Notably, owners of The Last of Us Part II on PS4 can upgrade to a digital edition of The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5 for $10 USD. Part II Remastered will also support the import of saved files.

However, Naughty Dog has made clear that upgrades for PS4 disc copies are only available if you own a PS5 with a disc drive. “Owners of PS4 disc copies must insert them into the PS5 every time they want to download or play the PS5 digital version,” states Naughty Dog on their blog.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered was created to allow you to delve further into the game’s creation and mechanics. The title highlights are headlined by a new roguelike “No Return” mode, which sounds very involved. You will get to select a character from a group, then you strive to survive in “randomized encounters”—it’s unclear whether real maps are randomized—with the goal of winning meta-progression to improve your character’s skills, unlock cosmetics, and compete on global daily challenge leaderboards.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered will have improved graphics, such as native 4K output1 in Fidelity Mode, 1440p upscaled to 4K1 in Performance Mode, an Unlocked Framerate option for VRR-capable TVs, increased texture resolution, increased Level-of-Detail distances, improved shadow quality, animation sampling rate, and more.

The company is also introducing behind-the-scenes elements, including a slew of comments from various creatives, including voice actors, and many additional “lost levels” that allow you to go through regions eliminated from the original Part II release.

A speedrun challenge level, elevated photo-taking capability, extra skins for various characters, and extended guitar playing will broaden the sound options and allow you to host opportunistic mini-concerts in various places are also on the way.

Pre-orders for the game will be available from December 5 at the PlayStation Store directly in select markets like the US, UK and more. The game is available in a couple of editions including the standard version (base game) and the W.L.F. Edition. The W.L.F edition is priced higher than the standard edition and will come in a SteelBook case and include four enamel pins, a clothing patch, and physical versions of 47 trading cards from inside the game.

The developers have not revealed the remastered version for the PC.

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Pokemon Unite India Open 2023 Grand Finals Set to Take Place as a LAN Event: Know Details Here

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The Pokemon Unite India Open 2023, which commenced on November 6 with 43 teams participating in the Open Qualifier, is approaching its conclusion. Pokemon Unite has cultivated a robust community in India and stands as one of the prominent MOBA games in the country. The game has significantly impacted the Indian esports landscape, surpassing some titles in terms of popularity.

Initiating on November 8, the Pokemon Unite India Open 2023 Playoffs will showcase eight teams that qualified from the Open Qualifiers and two invited teams. The playoffs adopt a double-elimination bracket format, with all matches following a Best-of-three structure, except for the Grand Finals, which will be a Best-of-five match.

The finals are scheduled to take place as a LAN event whose details are mentioned below.

Pokemon Unite India Open 2023 Playoffs Progress: Finals LAN Event Details

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The playoffs included the following ten teams:

  1. Team Griffin
  2. Learn from Past
  3. Team SZ
  4. Forge your Legacy
  5. Team Clown 5
  6. Team NDY
  7. Team True Gractiy
  8. Revenant Esports
  9. Team Soul (Invited)
  10. FS Esports (Invited)

The image above depicts the progress of playoffs that have taken place so far and we have the final four teams which will be playing in the LAN event.

S8UL and Revenant Esports are teams which have a prominent presence in the Indian esports of Pokemon Unite. However, both of them have not qualified for the LAN playoffs whereas FS Esports has made it to the LAN event.

The LAN Event will be played by the following four teams:

  • Team True Gravity
  • Forge Your Legacy
  • FS Esports
  • Team Griffin

The LAN event is scheduled to take place at KD Jadhav Wrestling Arena, IG Indoor Stadium, Delhi from 1 PM IST. The top six teams from the tournament will be qualified for the 2024 Asia Champions League – India. Revenant Esports and Clown 5 have already confirmed their spot while the rest four are mentioned above.

Prize Pool Distribution

The total prize pool of the tournament is Rs 10 lakhs which is distributed among the teams as follows:

  • 1st place: Rs 4 lakhs
  • 2nd place: Rs 2.75 lakhs
  • 3rd place: Rs 1.75 lakhs
  • 4th place: Rs 1 lakh

The hosters, Skyesports and the Pokemon Company have arranged a meet and greet with popular content creators from the Indian Gaming Community where the audience can enjoy the LAN in the presence of renowned creators in the community. So far, Sooneeta Thapa Mgr and Undergraduate Gamer(Ayush Dubey) have been confirmed for the program.

Every spectator who attends the event will get a piece of goods at the registration desk. You will also receive a lottery ticket, which will entitle you to extra amazing prizes as the event progresses through a fortunate draw!

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The Game Awards 2023 Nominees Announced: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, BG3, RE4, Alan Wake 2 and More

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The Game Awards, the most important night in the gaming calendar is approaching soon. Considering it’s very near, the host has revealed the nominees for The Game Awards 2023. Often referred to as the “Oscars of Gaming,” The Gaming Awards is an annual awards ceremony honouring achievements in the video game industry and this is the tenth year edition of TGA.

The Gaming Awards is created and hosted by game journalist, Geoff Keighley, and the voting has already started for this year’s award ceremony. 2023 has been a tremendous year for gaming lovers, with the release of blockbuster titles such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Starfield, Baldur’s Gate 3, and others. The newly released Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has been nominated in numerous categories, including Game of the Year, alongside BG3, Resident Evil 4, Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

This year has also seen the greatest indie games, with notable nominees including Tour de Pizza’s Pizza Tower for best debut indie game and Lies of P for best visual direction.

Several gamers are unhappy with why Starfield did not make it into the list of GOTY category, while others believe its inclusion in the praised category is unnecessary. The title was only nominated for Best RPG, although Tango Gameworks’ Hi-Fi Rush was nominated for a slew of awards, including Best Action Game.

Although TGA is criticized for selecting the 2D video game Super Mario Bros. Wonder over Xbox Starfield, some are against it. Starfield received few unfavorable reviews in terms of huge loading screens but some do feel that it could have been nominated in the place of Super Mario game. Moreover, all the games listed in the GOTY category are iterations (or sequels) of established video games and if Starfield had made it, it would be the solo game without any predecessors.

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The Game Awards 2023: All the Nominees

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The Game Awards features a total of 31 categories in which to vote, including 112 different games, people, teams, and events from various genres and platforms. Prior to revealing this year’s candidates, the host, Keighley, indicated on X (formerly Twitter) that he had no involvement in the voting process. The applicants are chosen by a global panel of 120 media and influencer sources.

In terms of most nominated publisher in 2023, Nintendo had the most nominations (15) throughout its combined portfolio, followed by Sony Interactive Entertainment/PlayStation with 13, Xbox (including Bethesda and Blizzard) with 10, and Epic Games with nine.

Game of the Year

  • Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)
  • Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best Game Direction

  • Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best Adaptation

  • Castlevania: Nocturne (Powerhouse Animation/Netflix)
  • Gran Turismo (PlayStation Productions/Sony Pictures)
  • The Last of Us (PlayStation Productions/HBO)
  • The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Illumination/Nintendo/Universal Pictures)
  • Twisted Metal (PlayStation Productions/Peacock)

Best Narrative

  • Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (CD Projekt Red)
  • Final Fantasy XVI (Square Enix)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)

Best Art Direction

  • Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
  • Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks)
  • Lies of P (Round8 Studio/Neowiz Games)
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best Score and Music

  • Alan Wake 2, Composer Petri Alanko (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
  • Baldur’s Gate 3, Composer Borislav Slavov (Larian Studios)
  • Final Fantasy XVI, Composer Masayoshi Soken (Square Enix)
  • Hi-Fi Rush, Audio Director Shuichi Kobori (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Composed by Nintendo Sound Team (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best Audio Design

  • Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
  • Dead Space (Motive Studio/EA)
  • Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)
  • Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)

Best Performance

  • Ben Starr, Final Fantasy XVI
  • Cameron Monaghan, STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor
  • Idris Elba, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
  • Melanie Liburd, Alan Wake 2
  • Neil Newbon, Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Yuri Lowenthal, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Innovation in Accessibility

  • Diablo IV (Blizzard Entertainment)
  • Forza Motorsport (Turn 10 Studios/Xbox Game Studios)
  • Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)
  • Mortal Kombat 1 (NetherRealm Studios/WB Games)
  • Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)

Games for Impact

  • A Space for the Unbound (Mojiken Studio/Toge Productions/Chorus)
  • Chants of Sennaar (Rundisc/Focus Entertainment)
  • Goodbye Volcano High (KO_OP)
  • Tchia (Awaceb/Kepler Interactive)
  • Terra Nil (Free Lives/Devolver Digital/Netflix)
  • Venba (Visai Games)

Best Ongoing Game

  • Apex Legends (Respawn Entertainment/EA)
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red)
  • Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
  • Fortnite (Epic Games)
  • Genshin Impact (HoYoverse)

Best Community Support

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red)
  • Destiny 2 (Bungie)
  • Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
  • No Man’s Sky (Hello Games)

Best Independent Game

  • Cocoon (Geometric Interactive/Annapurna Interactive)
  • Dave the Diver (MINTROCKET)
  • Dredge (Black Salt Games/Team 17)
  • Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio)
  • Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing)

Best Debut Indie Game

  • Cocoon (Geometric Interactive/Annapurna Interactive)
  • Dredge (Black Salt Games/Team 17)
  • Pizza Tower (Tour de Pizza)
  • Venba (Visai Games)
  • Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing)

Best Mobile Game

  • Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis (Applibot/Square Enix)
  • Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoverse)
  • Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Sunblink Entertainment)
  • Monster Hunter Now (Niantic/Capcom)
  • Terra Nil (Free Lives/Devolver/Netflix)

Best VR/AR Game

  • Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital/SIE)
  • Humanity (tha LTD/Enhance Games)
  • Horizon Call of the Mountain (Guerrilla Games/Firesprite/SIE)
  • Resident Evil Village VR Mode (Capcom)
  • Synapse (nDreams)

Best Action Game

  • Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco)
  • Dead Island 2 (Dambuster Studios/Deep Silver)
  • Ghostrunner 2 (One More Level/505 Games)
  • Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks)
  • Remnant 2 (Gunfire Games/Gearbox Publishing)

Best Action/Adventure Game

  • Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)
  • Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Respawn Entertainment/EA)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best RPG

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
  • Final Fantasy XVI (Square Enix)
  • Lies of P (Round8 Studio/Neowiz Games)
  • Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio)
  • Starfield (Bethesda Game Studios/Bethesda Softworks)

Best Fighting Game

  • God of Rock (Modus Studios Brazil/Modus Games)
  • Mortal Kombat 1 (NetherRealm Studios/WB Games)
  • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (Ludosity/Fair Play Labs/GameMill Entertainment)
  • Pocket Bravery (Statera Studio/PQube)
  • Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)

Best Family Game

  • Disney Illusion Island (Dlala Studios/Disney)
  • Party Animals (Recreate Games)
  • Pikmin 4 (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
  • Sonic Superstars (Arzest/Sonic Team/Sega)
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best Sim/Strategy Game

  • Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp (WayForward/Nintendo)
  • Cities: Skylines II (Colossal Order/Paradox Interactive)
  • Company of Heroes 3 (Relic Entertainment/Sega)
  • Fire Emblem Engage (Intelligent Systems/Nintendo)
  • Pikmin 4 (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best Sports/Racing

  • EA Sports FC 24 (EA Vancouver/EA Romania/EA Sports)
  • F1 23 (Codemasters/EA Sports)
  • Forza Motorsport (Turn 10 Studios/Xbox Game Studios)
  • Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged (Milestone)
  • The Crew Motorfest (Ubisoft Ivory Tower/Ubisoft)

Best Multiplayer

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
  • Diablo IV (Blizzard Entertainment)
  • Party Animals (Recreate Games)
  • Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Most Anticipated Game

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
  • Hades II (Supergiant Games)
  • Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio/Sega)
  • Star Wars Outlaws (Massive Entertainment/Ubisoft)
  • Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco/Arika)

Content Creator of the Year

  • IronMouse
  • PeopleMakeGames
  • Quackity
  • Spreen
  • SypherPK

Best Esports Game

  • Counter-Strike 2 (Valve)
  • Dota 2 (Valve)
  • League of Legends (Riot Games)
  • PUBG Mobile (LightSpeed Studios/Tencent Games)
  • Valorant (Riot Games)

Best Esports Athlete

  • Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (League of Legends)
  • Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (CS:GO)
  • Max “Demon1” Mazanov (Valorant)
  • Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez (Call of Duty)
  • Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk (League of Legends)
  • Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen (Apex Legends)

Best Esports Team

  • Evil Geniuses (Valorant)
  • Fnatic (Valorant)
  • Gaimin Gladiators (Dota 2)
  • JD Gaming (League of Legends)
  • Team Vitality (Counter-Strike)

Best Esports Coach

  • Christine “potter” Chi (Evil Geniuses – Valorant)
  • Danny “zonic” Sorensen (Team Falcons – Counter-Strike)
  • Jordan “Gunba” Graham (Florida Mayhem – Overwatch)
  • Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam (Team Vitality – Counter-Strike)
  • Yoon “Homme” Sung-young (JD Gaming – League of Legends)

Best Esports Event

  • 2023 League of Legends World Championship
  • Blast.tv Paris Major 2023
  • EVO 2023
  • The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
  • VALORANT Champions 2023

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When will The Game Awards 2023 Take Place and Where?

The Game Awards 2023 is set to take place on December 7 2023, at the Peacock Theater (previously Microsoft Theater) in Los Angeles, California. The venue’s tickets are currently on sale and can be found at AXS.com. TGA 2023 will be streamed live on more than 30 platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok Live, and X, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can cast their vote in each category on the official website linked here.

While the Game Awards are essentially an evening dedicated to commemorating exceptional achievements in the realm of video games, they are mostly watched for big new game announcements, trailers, and “world premieres.”

With the official trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 set to be released in early December, many have hypothesized that Rockstar’s open-world sequel could be making a surprise appearance during the event. Moreover, Rockstar Games has registered to promote at the awards ceremony.

At the 2022 Game Awards, Elden Ring was voted Game of the Year, beating out God of War Ragnarok, Horizon: Forbidden West, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Stray, and A Plague Tale: Requiem. With six award wins, God of War led all other games, while Elden Ring took home four.

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