CS:GO Paris Major 2023: NaVi bounce back as Heroic and Vitality dance on with a three-match win streak

The BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 is turning out to be the perfect spectacle that would essentially mark the end of one of the best eras of Counter-Strike. There are some issues like under-representation of other regions like Asia, the Americas, and the rest, with Europe being a dominant force. However, I will be taking a deep dive into that after the Major ends. For now, I am sure everyone is loving how the action is unfolding during the Legends stage of the Paris Major 2023.

CS:GO Paris Major 2023: Legends stage - Day 2 - Heroic and Vitality remain undefeated

Day 2 of the Legends stage started with Na’Vi taking on Ninjas in Pyjamas on Overpass. Having lost a game on Day 1 of the Legends stage, Na’Vi bounced back, handing the Ninjas their second defeat. The second match had GamerLegion defeat fnatic 11-16 on the familiar battlegrounds of Overpass.

Same vibes.#BLASTTVMajor @b1tcs pic.twitter.com/Onp4HHriWC

— BLAST.tv (@BLASTtv) May 14, 2023

The action then moved on to Vertigo, where Into the Breach showed why they were placed in the Legends bracket from the get-go, as they defeated one of the top-ranked teams from the Challengers stage, ENCE, 7-16. Apeks showed a glimpse of their brilliance as they stole a win from Bad News Eagles on Ancient.

Next, we moved on to the best of three matches, where the first teams facing off against each other were Monte and Vitality. The apEX-led roster (Vitality) trampled over Monte, as they registered an easy 2-0 win. When it was time for Liquid to take on Heroic, things got a little more interesting.

In the first map of the series, Inferno, Heroic won 16-11. On Mirage, Liquid fought back, giving Heroic a taste of their own medicine as they won 16-11. The decider map was Ancient, where we saw Heroic inch past Liquid, 16-12, making the series their own.

The next match of the day, between FaZe and 9INE, landed in FaZe’s bag, as they won 2-0. The story repeated in the last game, where G2 handed Furia a 0-2 loss.

With three straight wins, Heroic and Vitality look to be the teams to beat as we move into another day of some exciting Counter-Strike: Global Offensive action, which will be Day 3 of the Legends stage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023.

Here's what the points table looked like at the end of Day 3 of the Legends stage of the Paris Major 2023 -

On Day 4, all the matches will be best of three series, so it will be interesting to see how things pan out -

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CS:GO Paris Major 2023: cadianNs troops marching on with authority Vitality, Liquid, and Monte also get a strong start

If we were to get a real-life example of how one can start a tournament on a perfect note, then the Legends stage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 would be it. In a day marked by 16 best-of-one matches, we saw it all.    CS:GO Paris Major 2023: Legends stage - Day 1 - Heroic, Monte, Vitality, and Liquid start off on a strong note   Na’Vi started off the day, facing off and winning against GamerLegion 16-19 and setting the tone for the day. But their joy was short-lived, as later in the day, Liquid beat them 16-8 on the fabled grounds of Inferno.   Liquid, in their first match, were pitted against 9INE. Coming from the Challengers stage, Liquid showed why they are big hopefuls to win the tournament. They beat 9INE who were sat in the Legends bracket after the RMRs 16-9. Monte continued their run of form against Furia and fnatic, beating both teams in their best-of-one match. Fnatic had started their day with a win against Ninjas in Pyjamas and looked in hot form until they faced off against Monte.  

10 years of grinding pic.twitter.com/HZ1Y1Yugsc

— HEROIC (@heroicgg) May 13, 2023   Heroic locked horns with FaZe, who had a rocky start to their Major campaign. And, once again, FaZe’s graph went on a downward trend when they lost against cadiaN’s giants 16-7. They continued their victory trail into their second match where they won against Apeks.    Apeks had carried their form from the Legends stage and beat Into the Breach 16-10. Vitality was one of the few teams beating the Challengers stage progressors when they sat G2 down on Nuke. ENCE, who had qualified with G2, beat the Bad News Eagles on Vertigo. But later in the day were given a taste of their own medicine by Vitality.    Monte and fnatic had an exciting matchup on Vertigo. Their game went into overtime, where we saw Monte getting the upper hand, and emerging as the victors, with the scoreline reading 19-17 in their favour.    The final four matches of the day had – NiP beat Furia, GamerLegion beating 9INE, G2 losing their second match-up after winning their first game against Vitality, and FaZe looking meak with their second loss in their match against Into the Breach.    Here's a look at the points table at the end of Day1 of the Legends stage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 -    

Heroic, Liquid, Monte, and Vitality are looking to be the teams to beat at the moment. And, G2, FaZe, 9INE, and Furia having the most amount of rubber to pick up if they want to avoid a trip to de_airport.

Here's the schedule of Day 2 of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 -

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CS:GO Paris Major 2023: Legends stage begins today

The Legends stage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 is set to start today, with Natus Vincere taking on GamerLegion and 9INE taking on Liquid in the first matches of the day. The Challengers stage of the tournament ended on May 11, with eight teams from a pool of 16 making their way into the Legends stage. CS:GO Paris Major 2023 is the last chance for many to cement their legacy This Major is the last one being played on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, with the next Major, which will be held around the same time next year, set to be played on Counter-Strike 2. So, naturally, everyone is excited to see what the tournament holds for the fans and the players alike. The RMR Qualifiers held before the tournament and the Challengers stage have set the tone for an exciting Legends stage and playoffs which are set to start on May 18.  

Waiting for the Legends Stage to start like... #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/Gj6rQVKWTN

— BLAST.tv (@BLASTtv) May 12, 2023   Coming into this stage, some teams like ENCE and G2, who were the first to make the cut from the pool of teams in the Challengers stage, are in red hot form. Teams like Heroic, who are ranked number 1 in the world right now are waiting to pounce upon any change they get to inch closer to the title of being crowned the winners of the last CS:GO Major.   The BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 is the last chance for many professional players that are active right now to cement their legacy. We have in-game leaders like karrigan, who are getting closer to hanging their boots for good by the day. So, it is players like him, and as we saw, kennyS and NbK- in the RMR stages, are working their hardest to make the most of this opportunity that has come their way.     With the stage set, it is time for us to sit back, relax, and enjoy the final stage of the final Major on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, because things are about to get exciting.   To get all of our coverage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023, check out this page.

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CS:GO Paris Major 2023: FaZe, Apeks, and NiP reserve their berths on the bus to the Legends stage

The stage is set. On the penultimate day of the Challengers stage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023, we saw three more teams join G2 and ENCE on the train to the Legends stage of the last-ever Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major. A total of seven best-of-three matches were played during the day, and when the dust (RIP Dust 2) had settled, we had five bands of CS players making their way to the next stage of the tournament.

Paris Major 2023 Challengers Stage - Day 3 - FaZe, NiP, and Apeks make the cut. paiN and Team Liquid left hanging

Things kicked off with Fluxo battling it out with Team Liquid, who are there at the Major with all the hopes and dreams of North American CS fans. Coming into this match, they were 1-2 down in their tally of wins, and things were looking bleak for them. But, they beat Fluxo 2-1 and evened out their score line. As it stands, Team Liquid sits at the cusp of qualification for the Legends stage.

The second match of the day saw Monte, who are yet to make the cut, face off against TheMongolz, who, after getting beaten 0-2 by the Ukrainian team, were given a ride to de_airport. Gamer Legion on the other hand, kept their qualification hopes alive by beating OG in their best-of-three match. Liquid also continued their run of form into their second match of the day when they beat their North American counterparts, Complexity, sending them back home.

FaZe rekindled the title dreams of their fans when they convincingly beat FORZE, who don’t seem to have found their footing as a roster. They have had their share of ups and downs and looked unsettled throughout the Challengers stage.

Might be the game's most crucial spray transfer, @vexite_ #BLASTTVMajor pic.twitter.com/36SheF4IiK

— BLAST.tv (@BLASTtv) May 10, 2023

The happiest surprise for the European CS fans was the qualification of Apeks. The team had had a great start to their Challengers stage journey but hit a couple of bumps on the way to the closing stages of this leg of the tournament. At the start of Day 3 of the Challengers stage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023, they had two wins to their name in the three matches that they played. It all rested on their match against paiN, who were at the third spot in the table, with the same number of wins under their belt, by virtue of their superior round win-to-loss ratio.

Both teams duked it out in a three-map epic battle which saw the teams play on Ancient (won by Apeks, 16-11), Vertigo (won by paiN, 16-13), and Anubis (won by Apeks, 16-9). While it was all smiles for the Apeks players, the hopes of the fans and players of paiN, now is hanging by a string as they are set to face Monte, who have shown potential and could cast a dark shadow on the plans of paiN.

Ninjas in Pyjamas, in thier game of the day against Grayhound, beat the Aussie roster 2-0. And, at the end of it all, they were also handed their tickets to the Legends stage.

At the time of writing, the points table of the Challengers stage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 looks like this –

On the last day of the Challengers stage, with three spots to spare, it will be interesting to see which team gets entry into the Legends stage, and which one gets sent back home. Here’s a look at Day 4 of the Challengers stage –

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A new Call of Duty game reveal could be coming sometime this August

Well, it looks like we’re getting another Call of Duty game this year. With all the hullabaloo around the Activision Blizzard and Microsoft merger, the company is now looking at showing off its new Call of Duty game sometime in August. The new game doesn't have a name yet but it looks like it will be developed by Sledgehammer Games. The same developer who’d worked on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Vanguard and WW2. There are several reports that state the game will be revealed to the public on August 1. It seems that Activision is following the protocol as it has already Vanguard was also revealed on August 1, 2021. 

New Call of Duty game coming soon?

Following that pattern, we can assume that the new Call of Duty game will be revealed at the same time. Earlier rumours had pegged the game to be showcased at Sony’s Playstation event later this month but from what we can discern the PlayStation showcase could just focus on Sony’s exclusives. With a rumoured reveal in August, we could expect the game to hit store shelves sometime in November. The rumoured date for the launch is November 10. The game will also reportedly feature Zombies as well. As it should since the zombie add-on has been a fan-favourite over the years. 

The new Call of Duty game was previously thought to have been a part of the Modern Warfare series but there’s no way of verifying that claim. There are beta weekends in October that should give fans a taste of what’s to come but apart from that, all these rumours should be taken with a grain of salt as Activision has not officially released any statements. 

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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2023: Best deals on PlayStation 5 console and games

It’s a pretty good time for gamers as there’s a decent discount on the PlayStation 5 console, with both the base edition as well as the God of War Ragnarok bundle fetching a sweet ₹4,190 discount. It’s been a good couple of months for fans of Sony’s console as the console shortages have finally come to an end. It’s much easier to buy a PlayStation 5 right now than it ever was. And, as far as discounts go, it doesn;t get better than the Amazon Great Summer Sale. In fact, we’ve also picked out 3 other games that you should definitely play on the PS5. 

PlayStation 5 Base version:

The base PS5 is still going strong two years after its release. With the staggering amount of games on offer, the PS5 will probably beat the Xbox in terms of sheer sales and critical response. The console comes with a DualSense controller, which is an amazon piece of gaming tech by itself. The console also comes with Astro’s Playroom, which is essentially a showcase of the DualSense controller. Even so, the PS5 is available at a great price of ₹49,990. 

You can buy the Sony PlayStation 5 here. 

PS5 console God of War: Ragnarok Bundle:

This version of the PS5 comes bundled with the excellent God of War: Ragnarok and if you’re looking to play one of the best games of this generation, then this should be the console you pick up. The console is discounted by ₹5,700 and it also includes a copy of the critically acclaimed God of War: Ragnarok. You’ll receive a code along with the console which you will then be able to redeem on the PlayStation Store. 

You can buy the console here. 

PS5 Games 

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order: 

If you’re Star Wars fan and are looking for a tight, linear experience, you should really check out Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The PS5 version of the game is available for just ₹1499 and is a good starting point for fans who’re looking forward to its sequel. 

You can buy the game here. 

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves: 

One of the best bundles on the console, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves consists of Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy, so you’re getting two games in one. Even though these two games are the weakest in the series, completely assassinating Ntahn Drake’s character, they’re still great action games . 

You can buy the game here. 

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

One of the first PS5 exclusive games, Rift Apart really takes advantage of the power of the next-gen console to deliver an experience like no other. Traverse through different realms with lightning speed and engage in tasty combat that makes special use of the DualSense’ Adaptive Triggers. 

You can buy the game here

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Nintendo partners with Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat to introduce a Tears of the Kingdom filter

As the launch of the much-anticipated Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch draws nearer, the marketing for the game has finally picked up a bit of steam. Nintendo has partnered with Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram to introduce a new filter that counts down the days until its official launch. Dubbed ‘Adventure Awaits’, the filter layers over the video with a countdown timer, a gold tint and the logo of the game. We tried the filter out on our Instagram page and this is what it looks like. 

Tears of the Kingdom filter is now available on Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is currently on track to being one of the biggest releases of the year and here’s how you can use the filter on your profile. If you are on Snapchat, you have to scan a code using the app or alternatively, you can head to Nintnedo’s Snapchat profile and follow the instructions there. You will also be able to share the filter-themed videos with your fans and family. For users on Facebook and Instagram, you can head to the Nintendo of America’s page and click on the ‘Effects’ tab to use the filter. 

Fans have been eagerly waiting for the game’s release since Breath of the Wild blew our collective minds with its innovative gameplay, incredibly beautiful open world and return to the days of a true adventure game. The game, along with Elden Ring was also the target of Western game developers who hated the design and wanted the game to implement ‘Western values and UI elements’ that have somewhat caused the death of the Western game.

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WhatsApp to introduce Side-by-Side Chats for easy chat switching

According to reports, WhatsApp is examining an experimental feature for users of Android tablets. Users will be able to switch between several chats at once without losing track of the ongoing conversations. It will resemble what WhatsApp for Web already offers in terms of appearance. 

The feature is still being evaluated among a small group of beta testers, but a stable release is anticipated soon. We're sure to learn about an iPad version of a comparable function in the near future because WhatsApp develops new features and improvements practically concurrently for Android and iOS devices.

Also read: WhatsApp introduces 3 new features for security and privacy

According to a recent claim from WhatsApp feature monitor website WABetaInfo, the social media network is introducing a side-by-side mode that would let users read and access numerous chats on one screen. 

Similar to the WhatsApp for Web interface, each live chat will be displayed simultaneously in a split-screen format. Users who frequently need to access numerous chats at once will find this useful, and it also allows them greater control over the app's layout.

According to a screenshot included in the aforementioned claim, customers will be presented with a toggle switch that will allow them to switch between enabling and disabling the feature as needed. 

To access the feature, just follow through WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Side-by-side views.

Only a few beta users who are using WhatsApp for Android 2.23.9.20 are currently able to access this feature. According to the source, future upgrades will progressively push out a more secure version of the feature to all Android device users.

Also read: WhatsApp rolls out new features for groups and companion devices

It's noteworthy that WhatsApp just revealed that customers can connect a maximum of four gadgets to their accounts. Similar to the WhatsApp Web signup process, it must be accessed using the primary enrolled smartphone and a QR code. 

The social media platform mentioned that they are also developing a substitute for OTP-based authentication for this recently released multi-device login capability.

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Google Pixel 6a sees a huge price cut of up to 27,250 and more on Flipkart

Google Pixel 6a was launched in July 2022 at a starting price of ₹43,999. This smartphone is the most affordable one in Pixel 6 series. Google is planning to launch the ‘a’ version of Google Pixel soon and its predecessor Pixel 6a is seeing an amazing deal on Flipkart. 

If you are looking to buy a decent mid-range smartphone, this is the right time because the Pixel 6a can be yours at an entry-level price.

Google Pixel 6a on Flipkart

Google Pixel 6a is available on Flipkart at a starting price of ₹31,999 with a 27% instant discount. Along with that, the e-commerce company has offered a bank offer which promises a ₹1000 discount by making payments with HDFC Bank cards. Note that this offer is only valid on the purchase of ₹5000.

Flipkart has also provided an exchange offer which can turn the table completely. This offer promises a discount of ₹27,250 on Pixel 6a. If you have an old spare smartphone, you can exchange it with the Google Pixel 6a. 

There is one more offer which is promising the Google Pixel Buds A-series at ₹4999. However, the original price of these earbuds is ₹8,999.

Google Pixel 6a specifications

The Google Tensor GS101 processor is integrated inside the Pixel 6a which is coupled with 6GB RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone can be upgraded to Android 13 OS, however, it comes with Android 12 out of the box.

A 6.1-inch OLED display comes with Pixel 6a with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display supports HDR and up to 60Hz refresh rate.

In terms of photography, the dual camera setup in the Pixel 6a consists of a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens for wide-angle shots. You can find an 8-megapixel selfie camera in this smartphone.

A 4410mAh battery is equipped inside the smartphone with 18-watt fast charging support.

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Activision takes charge of investigating Call of Duty: Warzone 2 server issues after fan outcry

It’s been a tough few weeks for the folks over at Activision as the launch of Season 3 of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 was not the hit they were expecting it to be. Fans have reported a number of issues with the game such as stuttering, inability to find an actual game and a ton of other server issues. The game was launched on April 12 and it took Activision a week to spring into action. The company has officially acknowledged the problem and is now actively investigating the issue. 

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Season 3 has been experiencing server-related problems

An official tweet from the company states that Activision is investigating reports of server-based issues. Streamers and fans alike have been calling out these issues for the past week and to be fair, Activision did jump right into the action as soon as they established that there was something seriously wrong with the launch of Call of Duty: Warsone Season 3. Streamers also reported glitches like malfunctioning parachutes and have been vocal about wanting immediate fixes. 

We are investigating reports of server-related gameplay issues and are actively working to resolve them.https://t.co/uZcPLBMAZh

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) April 20, 2023

It’s unclear how the company missed these issues or if it was a matter of meeting the launch date regardless of the problems but we hope that these glitches and the like are fixed soon. Apart from stating that they are working on the problem, Activision has not given fans any sort of timeline regarding these server issues. This could take days to weeks, depending on the severity of the problem but at the very least, we know that they are currently working on solving these issues. 

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4 features to keep an eye out for on the Call of Duty: Warzone 20 season 3 update

Warzone 2.0 Season 3 of Call of Duty will see a few changes and features to the base game. In an official statement on the Call of Duty blog, the company addressed pacing issues such as time-to-kill, weapon damage, armour values, movement mechanics, defensive tools, outplay opportunities and more. With these new changes, we could see a slight shift in gameplay and how players can approach each encounter. So, without any further ado, let’s see what the new Season 3 update brings. 

Changes in pacing:

As mentioned above, there will be significant improvements to the way the game is paced. We’ll see improvements to the core of the Battle Royale experience. There will be a reduced delay time between the closing of circles somewhere in the midgame. There will also be more ammo caches and buy stations in late-game areas. This will serve to support regain in these zones. UAV towers will also be dishing out intel and push you toward more combat. 

Combat and Movement

There will be more weapons for users to try out like the one-hit sniper rifles. These weapons were first tested during the St Patrick’s Day event and will now make it into the game. Redeploy drones also make an appearance on Ashika Island and will give players a faster mode of travel. There are also a few changes to the game HUD including reduced damage feedback. Season 3 will also see the inclusion of the Bomb Drone update so that it will no longer be one-hit-down and can instead support flushing and/or pushing an enemy squad.

QoL improvements

Users will gain access to elevation arrows on the Tac Map. This will help identify targets easier, giving you the opportunity to plan your attack. If you thought the ‘Incoming Killstreak’ message was a bit intrusive, you can rest easy as the message has been moved further away from the reticule to give you a better line of sight. 

There will be more info regarding modes and such coming soon so stay tuned to Digit.in for more Call of Duty news.

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3 fascinating insights from the new State of India Gaming Report

Lumikai has released the latest State of India Gaming Report in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that brings to light several interesting pieces of information like the growth of the e-sports market including paying users, women players, and demand for India-themed games. It has surveyed 2,240 smartphone users from various places and demographics.

Here are 3 fascinating findings from the report:

State of Indian Gaming Report highlights

1. Growing participation and payments in the gaming industry

According to the report, the number of gamers in India grew fourfold year on year from 150,000 in 2021 to 600,000 in 2022. It could jump another 2.5x in the coming 5 years to hit 1.5 million users by 2027.

The whole industry reportedly raked in $40 million last year and is said to touch $140 million by 2027 at a CAGR of 32 percent.

Well, the players are not only participating, but they are also paying up as around 64% of paying gamers spend on in-app purchases, and about 57% of them are on subscription payments. 

Overall, a large percentage of players up to 59% have apparently started spending on games in the last year. More of these players (around 50%) are interested in casual games, closely followed by a demand for mic-core titles at 48% and finally, hyper-casual and RMG games at 39 percent. 

The potential to earn is the key impetus for 45% of paying players. Willingness to pay and better content as well as in-game goodies also excite players to pay up.  

2. Change in gaming preferences

As already discussed, more people are playing casual games like Candy Crush and Ludo King. Not only that, a significant number of players at about 35% have revealed that they have increased their play hours in the last 12 months.

An exciting thing we learned is the growing love for Indian-themed video games. This includes 82% of gamers interested in Indian mythology, 79% looking for games with Indian themes and history, and 78% prefer games based on Indian celebrities.

3. Behavioural trends in the gaming space

Some notable behavioural patterns include 98% of Indian gamers on smartphones, 23% playing on PCs/laptops and 14% on gaming consoles. Most of these players (at about 56%) reside in non-metros. The players are spending 8.5-11 hours per week and interestingly, women tend to spend more hours playing than men. The average time spent per week was highest in games like BGMI and Clash of Clans while more hardcore games like DOTA 2 and Genshin Impact were close second.

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Sony PS5 price cut by 5000: Heres the new price of all PlayStation 5 models

Sony India has slashed the price of both Standard and Digital versions of PlayStation 5. The new PS5 discount amount is ₹5000 and which brings down the PlayStation 5 Standard model’s price to ₹49,990 and the Digital edition’s price to ₹39,990. Here’s when it will be applicable, among other details:

Sony PS5's new pricing

The ₹5000 Sony PS5 price drop will be part of a special summer promotional offer. It will be a limited-period deal that starts on April 1.

That reduces the current price of PS5 Standard from ₹54,990 to ₹49,990 and ₹44,990 to ₹39,990. As you may notice, these are the launch price of the two PS5 models in India. The company had hiked the pricing last year and now it returns to the original pricing.

Update from Sony: ‘PlayStation India has announced a special summer promotional offer wherein customers can avail INR 5000/-* off on purchase of all variants of PS5 console. This offer starts from 1st April 2023 onwards and will be valid for a limited period only.’ #PS5 #PS5India https://t.co/oPKwrm9Vhd

— 0xSkeptic | Cringe Connoisseur (@RishiAlwani) March 25, 2023

Rishi Alwani, who first broke this story also reveals the new price of the PS5 God of War Ragnarok bundle will be ₹54,990, which is again a ₹5000 discount from its current price tag of ₹59,990.

Also, in case you’re wondering, the new PS5 pricing is likely to be applicable on leading stores like Amazon, Flipkart, Sony Center, and e2z Store.

This move hints at Sony’s confidence in the current PS5 stock situation, and seems to be a move at attracting more buyers for the PlayStation 5 in India. Back at CES 2023, Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO, Jim Ryan had said that “Everyone who wants a PS5 should have a much easier time finding one at retailers globally, starting from this point forward”.

Let’s see how the Japanese console maker’s new decision plays out.

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A sneak peek into the alleged Playstation Plus free games for April 2023

April 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting month for gamers as Sony prepares to release its latest batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. While the official announcement is still pending, Forbes has shared some of the titles that are likely to be included in the lineup.

Games in PlayStation Plus

First up is Code Vein, which is a third-person action RPG that is likely to make an appearance on PS4. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where players take on the role of a vampire-like creature called a Revenant. The game features fast-paced combat, a variety of weapons and abilities, and an in-depth character customization system.

Battlefield 2042 might be available for both PS5 and PS4. This first-person shooter game is set in the near future and features massive battles with up to 128 players. The game boasts realistic graphics and allows players to use a range of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets to gain an edge over their opponents.

Minecraft Dungeons is another title that is expected to be offered for free on PS4. This action-adventure game is set in the Minecraft universe and features dungeon-crawling gameplay with procedurally generated levels. Players can choose from different characters, each with their unique abilities, and work together in co-op mode to defeat enemies and progress through the levels.

Games in PlayStation Plus Extra

In addition to the free games, Sony is also set to release some exciting titles on PS Plus Extra. These include Tokyo Ghostwire, an action-adventure game set in a futuristic version of Tokyo, and Tchia, an open-world game set on a tropical island where players can possess different animals and objects to explore the world.

While there haven't been many rumours or leaks about the April lineup, Forbes speculates that Creed: Rise To Glory could be added to the list. Other titles that might make an appearance include:

- The Order 1886 

- Sackboy: A Big Adventure

- Cult Of The Lamb

- Sifu

- Nier: Automata

- Insurgency Sandstorm

- Elden Ring 

- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Overall, it looks like April 2023 will be a great month for PlayStation Plus subscribers with a diverse selection of games to choose from. As always, we'll have to wait for the official announcement to see if these predictions come true, but the anticipation is already building.

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5 Tecno Spark 10 Pro features to look out for on March 23 launch

Tecno Spark 10 Pro is set to launch in India on March 23. The phone had already debuted at MWC 2023 earlier this month. It comes powered by MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. Rest, based on its global variant, here is everything you need to know about the forthcoming Tecno phone.

Best Tecno Spark 10 Pro features

We continue with the specs of Spark 10 Pro’s global variant. We assume the Indian model would share the same features.

1. Tecno Spark 10 Pro comes with 6.8-inch display with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. 

2. Within the phone’s punch-hole display cutout, there’s the phone’s 32MP selfie shooter. On the back, a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and an AI lens.

3. A MediaTek Helio G88 (clocked at 2GHz) chipset drives the phone. It’s an octa-core chip based on 12nm architecture. This is coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB / 256GB of storage. You can further expand it using a microSD card. Tecno could release the phone with HiOS 12.6 software with Android 13 base.

4. Inside the phone, there is a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

5. Among other things, the Tecno Spark 10 Pro also brings a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, USB-C port, dual-band WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and NFC.

Experience the Next Level of Mobile Technology with SPARK10 Universe ! Stay Tuned to witness the launch of each star in coming days !  #Tecno #MakeItBig #Spark10 #NewLaunch #SparkPhones pic.twitter.com/VpPxdpWj8H

— TECNO Mobile India (@TecnoMobileInd) March 20, 2023

Besides the Tecno Spark 10 Pro, you could also expect Tecno Spark 10 5G (running on MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC), Tecno Spark 10C, and vanilla Tecno Spark 10.

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Acer Nitro 5 launched in India with AMD Ryzen 7000 series: Here are its 5 best features

Acer Nitro 5 launches as India’s first gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor. It also comes with Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and a 4-zone RGB keyboard, among other things. Let’s check out the full Nitro 5 features.

Features of Acer Nitro 5, the first Indian laptop with a Ryzen 7000 CPU

1. Acer has outfitted the Nitro 5 2023 with a 15.6-inch display that sports QHD resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and AMD FreeSync support.  The visuals from Acer Nitro 5 are complemented by a 2W dual speaker setup that supports 3D spatial sound from DTS:X Ultra.

2. Beneath the display lies a 4-zone RGB keyboard. There is a dedicated Nitrosense hotkey here that lets you quickly access the NitroSense software for checking out CPU and GPU temps and tweak various performance and system settings like fan speed and power plan.

3. Acer Nitro 5 is engined by a 6-core Ryzen 5 7535HS or 8-core Ryzen 7 7735HS processor. This is paired with 4GB GDDR6 Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 512GB SSD storage, and 2x16 GB of DDR5 RAM. You also get MUX (Multiplexer) switch to easily enable/disable iGPU.

4. There is a 4-cell 57.5 WHr battery that claims up to 8 hours of battery life. 

5. The host of connectivity options on this laptop includes WiFi 6E, Killer Ethernet E2600, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 3.2 Gen2 ports. 

Acer Nitro 5 price and availability

You can buy the Acer Nitro 5 at ₹79990 from Flipkart, Acer website and Acer exclusive stores.

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PlayStation announces 14 titles for PS Plus Extra and Premium in March: Here is what you can expect

PS Plus Extra and Premium members have something to look forward to as Sony has just announced 14 games that will be available on both services for the month of March. If you own a PS4 or PS5 you will be able to access and download these games starting next week. Some of the games that are available are truly one-of-a-kind experiences that every gamer should try out at least once. Games like Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection are a great way to dip your toes into one of Sony’s biggest franchises. Gamers who have already subscribed to the service will also receive Sony’s Essential Tier of games as well. 

PS Plus Extra and Premium titles for March

Thrilling adventures, beautiful archipelagos, supernatural horrors and more await with this month’s Game Catalog lineup on PlayStation Plus. Find out more: https://t.co/cgFSSiQt1t pic.twitter.com/pbIeFi3VAx

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 16, 2023

Here are all the games that will be available on PS Plus Extra and Premium in March

-Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection

-Untitled Goose Game

-Haven

-Immortals Fenyx Rising

-Life is Strange: True Colors

-Life is Strange 2

-Neo: The World Ends with You

-Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

-Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

-Ghostwire: Tokyo

-Rage 2

-Street Fighter V Champion Edition

-Tchia

-Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction

PS Plus Collection to be discontinued in May

In another bit of news, it seems that the PS Plus collection will be taken off the air sometime in May. There are a bunch of cool games that you can still claim from the service before it shuts down for good. Games like Bloodborne, the Last of Us and more are all ready to be claimed. Do note that once you claim the games, they will remain in your library even when the service is discontinued. So, do head on over to the PS Plus Collection and grab all these great games.

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Oppo Find N2 Flip joins the list of foldable phones available in India right now

Oppo Find N2 Flip launched in India at ₹89,999. It goes against another flipping foldable in the market, à la Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. But, if you prefer a different folding format, then, there’s the Z Fold 4. Let’s dive through the specs and features of all 3 foldable phones available in the market. We will also address the price and availability details of them. 

1. Oppo Find N2 Flip

Oppo Find N2 Flip has got a 6.8-inch main display that’s AMOLED in nature and comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and 1600 nits of peak brightness. Its cover display stretches 3.26 inches, is AMOLED in nature, 60Hz in refresh rate, and goes up to 900 nits brightness.

The company’s proprietary Flexion Hinge is able to provide a very narrow and shallow crease. The top and bottom halves also close pretty flat thanks to this mechanism.

The underlying processor is MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC, coupled with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. You get Android 13 with ColorOS 13 skin on top of this setup. Oppo promises 4 years of platform updates and 5 years of security patches.

A 4300mAh battery with 44W SUPERVOOC flash charge keeps the lights on. Its rear camera setup consists of a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide snapper. The selfie shooter carries a 32MP sensor. Oppo has also brought in Pro mode and XPAN mode for more excitement for photographers.

Oppo Find N2 Flip goes on sale in India at ₹89,999 on Flipkart, Oppo India e-store and offline stores from March 17. You can grab it in Astral Black and Moonlit Purple colourways.

The other two Oppo Find N2 Flip alternatives available in India are:

2. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 brings a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display as the main panel and a 1.9-inch AMOLED panel as the cover. Underneath lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, 3700mAh battery with 25W charging support. The software given out of the box is Android 12 (upgradeable to Android 13-based One UI 5.1).

The camera setup includes a 12MP+12MP duo on the back and a 10MP selfie snapper.

You can pick the Z Flip 4 in Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, and Blue colours at a starting price of ₹89,999 from Samsung.com, and Amazon, among other outlets.

3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 comes armed with a 7.6-inch AMOLED primary display, a 6.2-inch AMOLED cover screen, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, Android 13 based One UI 5.1, a 50+12+10MP triple rear camera setup, a 4MP under-display camera, and a 10MP cover screen camera. The phone also packs a 4400mAh battery along with 25W fast wired charging support.

You can buy the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in Phantom Black, Gray Green, Burgundy, and Beige variants at a starting price of ₹1,54,998 from Samsung.com, Amazon, and other stores.

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PlayStation 5 to restock in India on March 10: Here are the details

The Sony PlayStation 5 will be up for pre-booking once again. The pre-bookings are scheduled to be held on February 22, 12 PM onwards. The console was earlier available for pre-booking on February 7.

This year is turning out to be a pretty good year for gamers looking to buy the Sony PlayStation 5 because Sony is restocking PlayStation 5 pretty frequently. Previously, PS5 got restocked on February 22. According to a press release by Sony, the PS5 will be up for pre-booking from March 10 at 12 PM onwards. 

The PlayStation 5 will be available for pre-booking on e-commerce platforms like ShopatSC, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Games The Shop, Vijay Sales and select other authorised retail partners.

Sony PS5 restock in India

While the console will now be up for pre-booking more than three times this year, it doesn't look like the shortage of stock is going to go away anytime soon.

The console is available for pre-booking with a God of War Ragnarök Bundle and a standalone PS5 disc version. 

However, the prices for the PS5 have changed after the November hike. So, the price for the digital version will come down to ₹44,990, whereas the disc version of PS5 will be available at a price of ₹54,990. If you're planning to purchase The God of War Ragnarök bundle, you will have to shell out ₹59,390. This is ₹5,400 more than the Horizon Forbidden West bundle that was priced at ₹53,990 in August 2022. 

PS5 restocks are occurring with a higher frequency in India, indicating that the supply of the console is improving. Last month saw two PS5 restocks in the country for the first time since its debut in 2020. Furthermore, local stores are now stocking PS5 units, leading to the conclusion that purchasing a PS5 is becoming much simpler in India.

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Source 2 finally coming to CS:GO Heres what we know about Counter-Strike 2

If you have been active on any social media platforms of late, then you would have come across the news about ‘Counter-Strike 2’. Touted to be the next title in the Counter-Strike franchise, fans and experts associated with the game, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, can’t seem to get a break from talking about it. News and rumours have been flooding the internet, with the latest one coming from none other than Richard Lewis, the fabled eSports journalist.

In case you did not know, fans of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive have been eagerly awaiting the long-due port of the game to Valve’s Source 2 game engine. There have been theories and rumours in the past that died out as quickly as they caught steam (pun intended) in the gaming communities. However, this time around, things seem to be much more serious.

Heading for the source

Richard Lewis, in his blog post about the release of CS2, said that the release is not only a reality but would meet the eyes of the players sooner than anyone thought. He quoted one of his sources saying – “The big priority is getting this out and then polishing it, fixing any bugs and bringing it up to the level people expect from CS.”

Latest on Substack: I'm as surprised as everyone but it turns out not only is Counter-Strike 2 real but it's coming very soon. Sources with a knowledge of the games development reveal details of the upcoming beta release.https://t.co/ogSk5QnU6L

— Richard Lewis (@RLewisReports) March 5, 2023

That’s not all. If Richard’s report is anything to go by, then the new release could come packing with a load of other features like 128-tick servers as well. However, he also mentioned that the addition of these new features, especially the port to Source 2, could impact the game’s performance on lower-end PCs.

Recently, a Twitter user by the name of Aquarius (@aquaismissing) had spotted files named “csgos2.exe” and “cs2.exe” in NVIDIA’s recently released drivers, sparking the whole ‘Counter-Strike 2’ conversation.

His Tweet was quoted by many in the community and attracted tons of attention from the who's who of the CS:GO scene. Even the professional teams weren’t left untouched by the hype train that is Counter-Strike 2. Some teams engaged in conversation with their fans, while others drafted their wishlists about the game. It was like a celebration!

After all these years, Source 2 finally seems to be within the grasp of CS:GO players. The player base of the game is at an all-time high, and its popularity seems to be rising a decade after its release. So, while we wait for the game to get it one of its biggest overhauls in years, let's hope that after the changes, it continues to be the battleground that we have cherished all these years.  For more technology news, product reviews, sci-tech features and updates, keep reading Digit.in or head to our Google News page.

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