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Fortnite’s latest patch has arrived in the form of the v29.30 update. Although Epic Games did not add anything too crazy to Battle Royale mode, there’s still quite a bit to cover. Billie Eilish is now a part of Fortnite, and a new LEGO Fortnite update has made animal taming possible. 



This article walks you through the notable updates in the Fortnite v29.30 update. 



Billie Eilish invades the Fortnite Festival







Billie Eilish has debuted Fortnite, confirming rumors in the leaked 2024 roadmap. She headlines the Fortnite Festival Season 3 Pass with various rewards available in a Free and Premium track. The Premium costs 1,800 V-Bucks and gets you the Green Roots Billie Outfit instantly. 






Animal taming is now possible in LEGO Fortnite



Image Credit: Epic Games



Fortnite v29.30 included a long-awaited update to the LEGO game mode, adding animal taming. Players can now lure animals back to their Village and assign them to an Animal House. The animals available to tame include cows, chickens, sheep, and newly added pigs. 






Tactical AR returns to Battle Royale in Fortnite v29.30



Credit: HYPEX



Although Battle Royale did not receive a significant update, a legacy weapon has re-entered the loot pool. The Tactical AR, which debuted in Chapter 1, is back in the mix. It spawns in Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities in locations such as Chests and on the ground. 



New Confrontational Emote setting in Fortnite v29.30




We want emotes to be a source of good vibes, but a few (*cough* Take the L *cough*) can sometimes feel a bit overly confrontational.Tomorrow&#39;s update will introduce a new Confrontational Emotes setting to toggle visibility on these Emotes.Learn more: https://t.co/QxxnmbFghD— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 22, 2024




Epic Games announced a somewhat controversial change before the Fortnite v29.30. Players can now choose whether or not they can see “Confrontational” Emotes. This means you can remove

Fortnite v29.30 patch notes: Everything included in the update

It's been over six months since Valve officially released CS2, forcing casuals and professionals to adapt to the new game. Even though the developers pushed many updates since September 2023, one of the best CS2 players in the world — FaZe Clan's Robin "ropz" Kool — feels there is still a lot to be done to improve the game.



Since CS2 came out, many professional players have expressed their distaste toward the new game but not all of them cared to relay proper feedback to Valve. Ropz, on the other hand, was pretty vocal when CS2 launched and reported bugs and malfunctions on more than one occasion, helping Valve to fix the game.



Ropz's biggest issues with CS2 at the moment



Although ropz recognized that Valve did improve CS2 since the game came out in September, the FaZe star claimed there are still "many things missing" — especially optimization.




"I think the game is not in a good place at the moment," ropz said in an interview with esports.gg on April 22. "I think optimization is the biggest problem I face right now with tournaments. You go from tournament to tournament, and some might have a good PC, some might have an average PC, but playing CS2 on an average PC is not good enough, FPS-wise."
Ropz about CS2's poor optimization




Jame timing out at 11-11 2 rounds away from qualifying for the #PGLMajor Playoffs.Heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/bzT8XQ3YCg— Mac (Your mate) 🔫 (@MacMate_) March 24, 2024




Not only does CS2 run poorly depending on the specifications, but we've also seen random crashes in some of the biggest tournaments. It happened to Dzhami "Jame" Ali in a crucial round of Virtus.pro versus G2 during the PGL Copenhagen Major in March and to Astralis' star Nicolai "device" Reedtz during the IEM Chengdu semifinals in April.




A very bad moment for a game crash and device didn&#39;t like it 😬 pic.twitter.com/aKJwKalXJv— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) April 13, 2024




On top of that, ropz also feels that CS2 is lacking features that

FaZe Clan ropz on CS2: "I think the game is not in a good place at the moment"

The Pokémon GO Rediscover Kanto event is the next step in the Rediscover GO refresh of Pokémon GO. From Monday April 22 (10am PDT) until Thursday May 9 (8pm PDT) Pokémon from the Kanto region will be spawning in an all new biome system.



A biome system has long been requested for the game. Now, trainers can head out to specific locations in order to hunt the Pokémon that they want. The Rediscover Kanto event is the launch for this system. However, biomes will be remaining in Pokémon GO after this event concludes.



Pokémon GO Rediscover Kanto event bonuses



There are a range of event bonuses available to trainers who want to get stuck in and rediscover Kanto. 




Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak.



Increased XP for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak.



Friendship levels will increase faster than normal (2x) through opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles.



Increased chance to encounter Shiny Bulbasaur, Shiny Charmander, and Shiny Squirtle in their respective biomes.




Additionally, evolving the Kanto starter Pokémon during this event will grant them their legacy attacks from past Community Days.



Image: Niantic



Featured Attacks




Evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) to get a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.



Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) to get a Blastoise that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.



Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.




There will also be Field Research tasks that will reward you Venusaur, Charizard or Blastoise Mega Energy. Additionally, all Trainers will get the Rediscover Kanto Special Research. This five page research will award items, XP, encounters and more. 



Pokémon GO biomes



Niantic have kept a lot of details underwraps about the introduction of biomes in Pokémon GO. They want trainers to head out and discover the biomes for

Pokémon GO Rediscover Kanto event: biomes, spawns and more

The patch is coming soon, and the latest Brawl Talk revealed a ton of content coming for the Brawl Stars May update! Including two brand-new brawlers, six hypercharges, and new game modes. Supercell also shared more information on City Smash, the game mode in collaboration with Godzilla. However, there's also a new skin theme coming to different brawlers: The hacker skins.



If this is not enough, keep reading to find out more about the new modifiers that will be introduced for trophy modes and ranked.









Lily and Draco: May's new brawlers



Lily and Draco are coming with the Brawl Stars May Update, and we've got some details on how their mechanics work and some of their damage information. The first one is a Mythic rarity brawler, while the second is Legendary.




New Brawler: Lily



Lily's normal attack 



Lily's super damage and distance
Swipe to see how she works!



Lily has only one ammo for her normal attack and deals a fixed amount of 2400, according to the Brawl Talk footage. Her range is about the same as El Primo's but can deal with long distances thanks to her super. When it lands, Lily will jump to the target location and deal a fixed amount of 2000 damage.








Draco's normal attack three instances of damage



Draco's super allows him to mount a dragon
Swipe to see how he works!



Draco attacks with his guitar, and the most damage he can make depends on landing it on full range. The guitar will do three instances of damage (1200/1620/2400), and his super depends on how many fireballs you connect.



Lily and Draco are getting skins on launch, for 29 gems each.



Godzilla x Brawl Stars event - A Comeback!



It's been a while since the last Brawl Stars collaboration, and Godzilla will be the comeback! With this new season, three new features will be introduced: Monster Egg, City Smash (new game mode), and mutations; plus, a free skin for Buzz.





















Join a club!



Mutations will only be available during the Godzilla

Brawl Stars May Update: Free rewards, new brawlers, and more!

Epic Games has activated the first round of Quest Rewards in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. These add to the current Battle Pass rewards, giving players access to more in-game cosmetic items. There are three pages of Quest Rewards players can complete. However, only one is active, with the others expected to arrive over the next few weeks.



This article explains completing and unlocking the Season 2 Battle Pass Quest Rewards.



How to unlock Quest Rewards in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2













As shown above, you can find Quest Rewards on the Battle Pass tab under the Quest Rewards icon. Currently, you can unlock four in-game items from this section of the Battle Pass. Unlike the Bonus Rewards, the Quest Rewards are available regardless of how much of the Battle Pass you have completed. That means you can start completing them at any time.



To unlock the Quest Rewards in Fortnite, complete the Weekly Quests under the "Quests" tab. In particular, the first page of Quest Rewards requires you to finish a certain number of Quests on Weeks 5 and 6.






Week 5 and 6 Quests













Above, you will find a list of all Week 5 and 6 Quests. These vary from entering Weapon Bunkers to modding weapons at Mod Benches. Once you start completing these challenges, they will count toward claiming the Quest Rewards in Fortnite.






Page 1 Rewards






















Reward #1 – Moonbow Breezer Glider (Complete 4 Quests in Weeks 5/6)



Reward #2 – Banner Icon (Complete 6 Quests in Weeks 5/6)



Reward #3 – Flash of Lightning Wrap (Complete 8 Quests in Weeks 5/6)



Reward #4 – Blazing Fire Cerberus Alt Style (Complete 10 Quests in Weeks 5/6)




Page 2 Rewards






















Reward #1 – Lethean Keyring Back Bling (Complete 4 Quests in Weeks 7/8)



Reward #2 – Masked Hades Spray (Complete 6 Quests in Weeks 7/8)



Reward #3 – Sea Chariot Glider (Complete 8 Quests in Weeks 7/8)



Reward #4 – Stone Sorceress Medusa (Complete 10 Quests in Weeks

Quest Rewards in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 explained

A new season of World of Warcraft (WoW) is arriving soon. Read on for the official WoW Dragonflight Season 4 release date plus details what you can expect in terms of content. 



WoW Dragonflight Season 4 on the 2024 roadmap (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



WoW Dragonflight Season 4 release date



The release date for WoW Dragonflight Season 4 is April 23. This follows the end of Season 3, which ends on April 22 at 10 p.m. PDT. After some maintenance, Season 4 starts right away on April 23.






WoW Dragonflight Season 4 patch notes



Season 4 of WoW Dragonflight features revisited raids, a new PvP season, Mythic+ season, plus rewards galore, according to the game's 2024 roadmap. The season also has eight dungeons with improved pacing, as noted by the Season 4 PTR update.




Season 4 of Dragonflight arrives April 23🐉 Awakened Dragonflight Raids⏳ New Mythic+ Rotation and Progression⚔️ New PvP Season🎉 And more! pic.twitter.com/WyMovbn6P3— World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) April 2, 2024




WoW Dragonflight Season 4 dungeons




Algeth’ar Academy



Brackenhide Hollow



Halls of Infusion



Neltharus



Ruby Life Pools



The Azure Vault



The Nokhud Offensive



Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr




Dragonflight Season 4 screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



WoW Antique Bronze Bullion, raids, and mounts



Meanwhile, players can get through some PvE and PvP content and earn fresh rewards. These rewards are purchasable through either the new Antique Bronze Bullion currency or the Awakened gear upgrade track. 



Those who complete all three Awakened raids on Normal can get the Voyaging Wildering dynamic flying mount. The Awakened achievement title is also up for grabs upon completion of the Dragonriding Awakened raids on Heroic. Don't forget about the Infinite Armoredon mount, which is available after getting the Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season 4 achievement.






More WoW Dragonflight Season 4 rewards



Additionally, players who complete

WoW Dragonflight Season 4 release date

A few days ago, a 4chan leak indicated Epic Games and Fortnite's plans for the remainder of 2024. One of those leaks referenced Billie Eilish and her appearance in the Fortnite Festival game mode, following The Weeknd and Lady Gaga. Today, the artist herself confirmed those leaks, and Billie Eilish is officially the headliner of Fortnite Festival Season 3.



Here is everything we know about Billie Eilish's upcoming Fortnite appearance.



Billie Eilish confirmed for Fortnite Festival Season 3




Fortnite Festival Main Stage: 4.23.24 pic.twitter.com/dxaQBsqD4A— billie eilish (@billieeilish) April 22, 2024




The Grammy Award-winning artist posted an Instagram story at noon on April 22, one day before Fortnite's next significant game update. In the story, you can catch a glimpse of Billie Eilish's Fortnite skin, which stays true to her real-life appearance. The character is covered head-to-toe in green, mirroring her exact look in this Instagram post from July 6, 2019.



Credit: Billie Eilish on Instagram



She soon followed the Instagram post with a post on X confirming that she would take the Fortnite Festival Main Stage on April 23. Now that we have confirmation, here is what you can expect from the collaboration.



What can I expect from this Fortnite collaboration?







With the next Fortnite update on April 23, we expect a Fortnite Festival Season 3 Pass to debut. Like the previous collaborations with The Weeknd and Lady Gaga, this Festival Pass should include various cosmetics, including the Billie Eilish Fortnite skin, instruments, Emotes, Back Blings, Jam Tracks, and more. We should see a healthy dose of Billie Eilish music that players can perform in the Festival game mode.



Here are the songs expected to appear in Fortnite Festival:




Bad Guy



Therefore I Am



All The Good Girls Go To Hell



Happier Than Ever



Oxytocin




It's also worth noting that The Weeknd and Lady Gaga each had a Festival-exclusive skin and an Item Shop collection.

Billie Eilish confirmed to headline Fortnite Festival Season 3

Fortnite’s latest update, v29.30, is now live and servers have returned from downtime. Following yesterday’s exciting announcement, Grammy Award-winning artist Billie Eilish has made her Fortnite debut. She is the headlining act for Fortnite Festival Season 3, and the complete Festival Pass is available. 



This article explains the Festival Pass, including the cost to upgrade from Free to Premium and all rewards featured in the lineup. 



What is the Fortnite Festival Season 3 Pass?



Credit: Epic Games



The Festival Pass is a mini Battle Pass for Fortnite’s music-based Festival game mode. It features a Free track which costs you nothing and a Premium track that costs 1,800 V-Bucks. Each track offers a separate set of in-game cosmetics and Jam Tracks. 



There are 23 rewards overall included in both tracks. You can unlock them in the Fortnite Festival Pass in Season 3 by playing the game mode and earning Festival Points. The Billie Eilish Festival Season will last from now until June 13. 



All rewards in the Free and Premium tracks



Below, you will find a complete list of the rewards in both tracks:



Free








Billie Eilish Loading Screen – 1,000 Festival Points



Epic Games “Change” Jam Track – 2,000 Festival Points



Heart Groove Aura – 3,000 Festival Points



Spinback Aura – 4,000 Festival Points



Emoticon – 5,000 Festival Points



Epic Games “Silly Bros” Jam Track – 6,000 Festival Points



Snowbeat Aura – 7,000 Festival Points



Epic Games “Sweet Victory” Jam Track – 8,000 Festival Points



Spray – 9,000 Festival Points



WitchGang “Runaway” Jam Track – 10,000 Festival Points



Lavatronik Bass – 11,000 Festival Points




Premium








Green Roots Billie Outfit (automatically unlocked)



Burial Mic – 1,000 Festival Points



Maroon 5 “Maps” Jam Track – 2,000 Festival Points



Loading Screen – 3,000 Festival Points



The Cure “Friday I’m In Love” – 4,000 Festival

Fortnite Festival Season 3 Pass explained

Stuck with your Crownfall progression? Can't get the tokens you want for the life of you? You are not alone! Which is why we have prepared some tips for you on how to collect tokens efficiently to complete Act I of Crownfall as fast as possible.



Tips for fast and easy Crownfall token collection



1) Play Turbo Mode







Unfortunately, a lot of the ways that make Crownfall token collection easy comes later in the Overworld Map. So you still need to tough it out for the first few steps of the map. At least until you get to the Token Trader, which is the fifth stop of The Road to Midgate. This leads to our first tip: Play Turbo Mode.



While Turbo Mode is not the most glamorous and exciting way to play Dota, it always helps with completing challenges such as this one. Turbo Mode average around 20-30 minutes of gameplay, allowing for a faster grind. With Turbo Mode, however, you can only get two out of the three tokens that each hero provides at random if you win and nothing if you lose. In normal games, you get all three tokens for winning and one at random if you lose. The pros and cons are pretty distinct. Nonetheless, Turbo Mode still serves its purpose well in helping you collect Crownfall tokens as quickly as possible.



2) Diversify your Crownfall token inventory



Shift-click multiple tokens to find out which heroes provide them (Image by esports.gg)



As you play through Crownfall, you'll notice that the required tokens to progress forward become more specific. In the example above, you need Durable and Healer tokens to unlock the next stop. Clicking it shows that the heroes that offer both tokens are Necrophos and Omniknight. In this case, since you do not have either token, the best course of action is to in fact play the recommended hero. However, if you have one of the them, then it is better to play another hero that provides other tokens. The key is to check your inventory and collect missing tokens that you might need in the

How to efficiently collect tokens and complete Crownfall Act I as fast as possible

ESL One Birmingham kicks off the group stage today, featuring six two-game series in each group. In the second round of Group A, BetBoom Team was caught using an in-game bug. The team's Shadow Demon, played by Save-, upgraded his level three ultimate skill at only level 12, and successfully won a team fight against G2.iG.







Following reports of the bug, ESL Dota 2 announced an official response and update. After game one ended, BetBoom Team was penalized with a Level two Draft Penalty in the next game. "Due to abuse of a bug BetBoom Team will be receiving a Level 2 Draft Penalty for their next game against G2 x IG.," ESL posted.




Due to abuse of a bug BetBoom Team will be receiving a Level 2 Draft Penalty for their next game against G2 x IG. #ESLOne— ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) April 22, 2024




How did they abuse the bug?



Lets first take a look at Shadow Demon's abilities. The Demonic Cleanse is an ability that can only be claimed by getting the Aghanim's Shard. After getting this ability, both Demonic Cleanse and its ultimate skill, Demonic Purge, can be leveled up at the same time. That means, the hero can get a level three Demonic Cleanse and Demonic Purge at level 18.



But after Valve released some bug fixes around two days ago, you can now level up the Demonic Cleanse as a normal skill. Since both skills are linked abilities, Shadow Demon can acquire the level three ultimate skill right after it gets the Aghanim's Shard. In this game, Save- obtained his Shard at level 10, and used the next two skill points to upgrade both skills. Despite using the Shadow Demon bug, BetBoom Team eventually lost the game to G2.iG.



Previous BetBoom Team drama



This is not, in fact, the first time BetBoom recevied a penalty in a major tournament. Back in 2023, BetBoom Team got a default loss because their former player Pure~ was found watching Twitch during matches. After that, Pure~ was disqualified from the event and they failed the first round in the lower

BetBoom Team punished after caught abusing an in-game bug during ESL One Birmingham

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Luminosity players became the regional winners of the Call of Duty: Mobile Snapdragon Pro Series Season 3: North America (CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA) event. Read on for the CoD Mobile World Championship Stage 4 victory details and information on what's next for the team!


Luminosity players became the regional winners of the Call of Duty: Mobile Snapdragon Pro Series Season 3: North America (CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA) event. Read on for the CoD Mobile World Championship Stage 4 victory details and information on what's next for the team!


Luminosity players took home the crown at PAX West. During this event, they duked it out against opponents such as Devious and Mayhem. When it came down to the final match, Luminosity bested Mayhem and advanced to the 2023 CoD Mobile World Championship!


Luminosity players took home the crown at PAX West. During this event, they duked it out against opponents such as Devious and Mayhem. When it came down to the final match, Luminosity bested Mayhem and advanced to the 2023 CoD Mobile World Championship!


"We are super strong, but each one of us has our super benefits," Luminosity player Christian "Washy" Manalo said in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeHOefMcnl4&amp;ab_channel=CallofDuty%3AMobileEsports" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">the post-match interview</a>. He also noted his team's strengths such as Angel "Marshy" Gonzalez and Maiwand "Vague" Zai's SMG alongside Brian "Tectonic" Michel and Kent "Banned" Nerves' familiarity with every weapon.


"We are super strong, but each one of us has our super benefits," Luminosity player Christian "Washy" Manalo said in the post-match interview. He also noted his team's strengths such as Angel "Marshy" Gonzalez and Maiwand "Vague" Zai's SMG alongside Brian "Tectonic" Michel and Kent "Banned" Nerves' familiarity with every weapon. 


Here's Luminosity's winning roster:

<li>Thomas "Hippo" Ik-Hyun Kim (Coach)</li><li>Joel "Clout" Torres (Coach)</li><li>Kent "Banned" Nerves</li><li>Alex "Envy" Primitivo</li><li>Christian "Washy" Manalo</li><li>Angel "Marshy" Gonzalez</li><li>Brian "Tectonic" Michel</li><li>Maiwand "Vague" Zai</li>

Luminosity heads to 2023 CoD Mobile World Championship

By taking first place, Luminosity received a well-earned place in the CoD Mobile World Championship. This event will happen at DreamHack Atlanta between Dec. 15 and Dec. 17. It will also feature 16 teams across different regions and a $1 million USD prize pool.


By taking first place, Luminosity received a well-earned place in the CoD Mobile World Championship. This event will happen at DreamHack Atlanta between Dec. 15 and Dec. 17. It will also feature 16 teams across different regions and a $1 million USD prize pool.


Since Mayhem and Tribe Gaming took second and third place at the CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA event, they also advanced to <a href="https://esports.gg/news/codm/call-of-duty-mobile-world-championship-enters-dreamhack-atlanta/">the championship stage</a>.


Since Mayhem and Tribe Gaming took second and third place at the CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA event, they also advanced to the championship stage.


ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced that the Call of Duty: Mobile (CoD Mobile) World Championship will happen at DreamHack Atlanta. Ahead of this tournament, we sat down with Sam Braithwaite, the vice president of mobile game ecosystems at EFG, for an exclusive interview about CoD Mobile esports, the impact of the Snapdragon Pro Series, and more!


ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced that the Call of Duty: Mobile (CoD Mobile) World Championship will happen at DreamHack Atlanta. Ahead of this tournament, we sat down with Sam Braithwaite, the vice president of mobile game ecosystems at EFG, for an exclusive interview about CoD Mobile esports, the impact of the Snapdragon Pro Series, and more!


How Call of Duty: Mobile esports champions accessibility 

When it comes to mobile gaming, it is accessible in a way that a lot of people can easily play games even if they don’t have a gaming PC or are just traveling.&nbsp;For Braithwaite, in particular, games such as CoD Mobile, Marvel Snap, and Honkai: Star Rail can be enjoyed at his convenience while having a family life.


When it comes to mobile gaming, it is accessible in a way that a lot of people can easily play games even if they don’t have a gaming PC or are just traveling.&nbsp;For Braithwaite, in particular, games such as CoD Mobile, Marvel Snap, and Honkai: Star Rail can be enjoyed at his convenience while having a family life.


"Mobile gaming has very quickly become something that is easily accessible," Braithwaite added. "I am able to compete and get short bursts of competitive energy out and entertainment in three to five minutes. It's a perfect thing to kind of break up the day."


"Mobile gaming has very quickly become something that is easily accessible," Braithwaite added. "I am able to compete and get short bursts of competitive energy out and entertainment in three to five minutes. It's a perfect thing to kind of break up the day." 


He then noted that mobile gaming's appeal is in its broad demographic reach. Unlike PC gaming, which requires specific hardware, mobile games can run on a wide range of devices. This makes them highly accessible and offers opportunities for players of all ages and backgrounds.


He then noted that mobile gaming's appeal is in its broad demographic reach. Unlike PC gaming, which requires specific hardware, mobile games can run on a wide range of devices. This makes them highly accessible and offers opportunities for players of all ages and backgrounds.


"There's people who compete [in] Candy Crush Saga, there's people who do it [daily and enter] matchmaking games and team-based games," he said. "And that is something that is popular throughout the entire world — that everybody has a phone in their pocket. We've never had a more accessible opportunity for people to compete in video games, and that's because of mobile devices and mobile technology."


"There's people who compete [in] Candy Crush Saga, there's people who do it [daily and enter] matchmaking games and team-based games," he said. "And that is something that is popular throughout the entire world — that everybody has a phone in their pocket. We've never had a more accessible opportunity for people to compete in video games, and that's because of mobile devices and mobile technology."


Snapdragon Pro Series levels the playing field

Braithwaite also highlighted how the trio of the Snapdragon Pro Series, Qualcomm, and Samsung unites esports operations, matchmaking, and the player experience. For example, the 2023 CoD Mobile World Championship is operated by EFG's Snapdragon Pro Series and powered by Samsung Galaxy. EFG also works with developers and publishers to test and optimize games on mobile devices.


Braithwaite also highlighted how the trio of the Snapdragon Pro Series, Qualcomm, and Samsung unites esports operations, matchmaking, and the player experience. For example, the 2023 CoD Mobile World Championship is operated by EFG's Snapdragon Pro Series and powered by Samsung Galaxy. EFG also works with developers and publishers to test and optimize games on mobile devices. 


"We're actively working with Qualcomm and Samsung to get those devices over to the developer and the publisher who is running tests and ensuring that everything works well on those devices," he said. "And then we get those devices, bring them to the event, and have all the players use the same device to make sure that everybody's playing on an equal playing field and that they get pretty much the most high-tech, up-to-date devices that you can imagine."


"We're actively working with Qualcomm and Samsung to get those devices over to the developer and the publisher who is running tests and ensuring that everything works well on those devices," he said. "And then we get those devices, bring them to the event, and have all the players use the same device to make sure that everybody's playing on an equal playing field and that they get pretty much the most high-tech, up-to-date devices that you can imagine."


At the moment, one of the biggest challenges for EFG is championing mobile gaming and the consumption of mobile esports in Western markets where PC and console titles dominate the scene.


At the moment, one of the biggest challenges for EFG is championing mobile gaming and the consumption of mobile esports in Western markets where PC and console titles dominate the scene. 


Braithwaite acknowledged the global popularity of games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and PlayerUnknown's BattleGrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile). These have significant participation, prize money, and viewership numbers. The Snapdragon Pro Series Season 3 SEA Challenge Finals for MLBB, for example, <a href="https://escharts.com/tournaments/mobile-legends/snapdragon-pro-series-season-3-sea-challenge-finals-mobile-legends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">reached over 820,000 peak viewers</a>.


Braithwaite acknowledged the global popularity of games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and PlayerUnknown's BattleGrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile). These have significant participation, prize money, and viewership numbers. The Snapdragon Pro Series Season 3 SEA Challenge Finals for MLBB, for example, reached over 820,000 peak viewers. 


"It is a phenomenon that is occurring right now in Southeast Asia [and] in China," he said. "It's starting to really gain momentum in India and Brazil and Latin America. And the biggest challenge that we have is converting the active player base into fans of the esport and fans of the competitive side.


"It is a phenomenon that is occurring right now in Southeast Asia [and] in China," he said. "It's starting to really gain momentum in India and Brazil and Latin America. And the biggest challenge that we have is converting the active player base into fans of the esport and fans of the competitive side.


"We know the player base is there. They're actively playing these games, but getting them to support and follow the competitive scene has proven to be quite difficult. We think we still have a few years ahead of us in order to show that this is just as awesome and just as cool and just as competitive as PC counterpart titles.


"We know the player base is there. They're actively playing these games, but getting them to support and follow the competitive scene has proven to be quite difficult. We think we still have a few years ahead of us in order to show that this is just as awesome and just as cool and just as competitive as PC counterpart titles. 


"We know that it works. We have proof in the pudding with what we're seeing around the world, but it's really trying to bring that energy and that momentum into those Western markets. And that's truly, I think, the biggest hurdle that we have."


"We know that it works. We have proof in the pudding with what we're seeing around the world, but it's really trying to bring that energy and that momentum into those Western markets. And that's truly, I think, the biggest hurdle that we have."


Activision, choosing the right game, and growing an audience

Braithwaite went into the importance of selecting the right games for the growth of mobile esports as well. He noted how the partnership with Activision brought CoD Mobile into the Snapdragon Pro Series. This collaboration leveraged the game's brand to attract players, create engaging broadcasts, and encourage viewership.


Braithwaite went into the importance of selecting the right games for the growth of mobile esports as well. He noted how the partnership with Activision brought CoD Mobile into the Snapdragon Pro Series. This collaboration leveraged the game's brand to attract players, create engaging broadcasts, and encourage viewership. 


A notable aspect of these broadcasts is mobile-centric viewership. This means the challenges and opportunities involve tailoring content for mobile consumption. There is a focus on short-form clips, clean user interfaces (UIs), and re-evaluating video structures to make content easily accessible and consumable.


A notable aspect of these broadcasts is mobile-centric viewership. This means the challenges and opportunities involve tailoring content for mobile consumption. There is a focus on short-form clips, clean user interfaces (UIs), and re-evaluating video structures to make content easily accessible and consumable. 


"One of the cool things that I actually really like about EFG [is] we run surveys at the end of each of the events," Braithwaite added. "And we do two different surveys. One is an audience and on-site experience. The other is [a] viewership experience, and we really collect and analyze that data and use it to improve what we're trying to do moving forward. We've gotten a lot of very valuable advice, I would say, from these surveys that have actually prompted several product decisions."


"One of the cool things that I actually really like about EFG [is] we run surveys at the end of each of the events," Braithwaite added. "And we do two different surveys. One is an audience and on-site experience. The other is [a] viewership experience, and we really collect and analyze that data and use it to improve what we're trying to do moving forward. We've gotten a lot of very valuable advice, I would say, from these surveys that have actually prompted several product decisions."


According to Braithwaite, not a lot of organizers or third parties have championed opportunities for the mobile gaming community. This is because of the barrier to entry. For example, hosting mobile esports tournaments is more complex than their PC counterparts due to the technical aspects of connecting players, creating private lobbies, plus managing map selections and bans.


According to Braithwaite, not a lot of organizers or third parties have championed opportunities for the mobile gaming community. This is because of the barrier to entry. For example, hosting mobile esports tournaments is more complex than their PC counterparts due to the technical aspects of connecting players, creating private lobbies, plus managing map selections and bans. 


However, tools like ESL Play and application programming interface (API) integrations with game developers have automated the competitive experience for players. Braithwaite described how these tools can streamline the process and reduce a 10 to 15-minute ordeal of manual setup and coordination to a single press of a button. This makes mobile tournaments scalable.


However, tools like ESL Play and application programming interface (API) integrations with game developers have automated the competitive experience for players. Braithwaite described how these tools can streamline the process and reduce a 10 to 15-minute ordeal of manual setup and coordination to a single press of a button. This makes mobile tournaments scalable.


He then encouraged interested players to visit the Snapdragon Pro Series website. There, one can explore available competitions for their favorite games.


He then encouraged interested players to visit the Snapdragon Pro Series website. There, one can explore available competitions for their favorite games. 


"There is likely something for you out there if you are a mobile gamer and if you're a fan of mobile games," Braithwaite said. "Join the movement, get excited, participate in tournaments. There's nothing more fun than being able to compete."


"There is likely something for you out there if you are a mobile gamer and if you're a fan of mobile games," Braithwaite said. "Join the movement, get excited, participate in tournaments. There's nothing more fun than being able to compete."


That's all for now. Stay tuned on esports.gg for more <a href="http://esports.gg/">interviews, news, and updates</a>!


That's all for now. Stay tuned on esports.gg for more interviews, news, and updates!


ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced that the Call of Duty: Mobile (CoD Mobile) World Championship will happen at DreamHack Atlanta. Ahead of this tournament, we sat down with Sam Braithwaite, the vice president of mobile game ecosystems at EFG, for an exclusive interview about CoD Mobile esports, the impact of the Snapdragon Pro Series, and more!



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<h2 id="h-how-call-of-duty-mobile-esports-champions-accessibility">How Call of Duty: Mobile esports champions accessibility </h2>



When it comes to mobile gaming, it is accessible in a way that a lot of people can easily play games even if they don’t have a gaming PC or are just traveling.&nbsp;For Braithwaite, in particular, games such as CoD Mobile, Marvel Snap, and Honkai: Star Rail can be enjoyed at his convenience while having a family life.



"Mobile gaming has very quickly become something that is easily accessible," Braithwaite added. "I am able to compete and get short bursts of competitive energy out and entertainment in three to five minutes. It's a perfect thing to kind of break up the day." 



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He then noted that mobile gaming's appeal is in its broad demographic reach. Unlike PC gaming, which requires specific hardware, mobile games can run on a wide range of devices. This makes them highly accessible and offers opportunities for players of all ages and backgrounds.



"There's people who compete [in] Candy Crush Saga, there's people who do it [daily and enter] matchmaking games and team-based games," he said. "And that is something that is popular throughout the entire world — that everybody has a phone in their pocket. We've never had a more accessible opportunity for people to compete in video games, and that's because of mobile devices and mobile technology."



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<h2 id="h-snapdragon-pro-series-levels-the-playing-field">Snapdragon Pro Series levels the playing field</h2>



Braithwaite also highlighted how the trio of the Snapdragon Pro Series, Qualcomm, and Samsung unites esports operations, matchmaking, and the player experience. For example, the 2023 CoD Mobile World Championship is operated by EFG's Snapdragon Pro Series and powered by Samsung Galaxy. EFG also works with developers and publishers to test and optimize games on mobile devices. 



"We're actively working with Qualcomm and Samsung to get those devices over to the developer and the publisher who is running tests and ensuring that everything works well on those devices," he said. "And then we get those devices, bring them to the event, and have all the players use the same device to make sure that everybody's playing on an equal playing field and that they get pretty much the most high-tech, up-to-date devices that you can imagine."



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<h2 id="h-the-global-mobile-esports-market">The global mobile esports market </h2>



At the moment, one of the biggest challenges for EFG is championing mobile gaming and the consumption of mobile esports in Western markets where PC and console titles dominate the scene. 



Braithwaite acknowledged the global popularity of games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and PlayerUnknown's BattleGrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile). These have significant participation, prize money, and viewership numbers. The Snapdragon Pro Series Season 3 SEA Challenge Finals for MLBB, for example, <a href="https://escharts.com/tournaments/mobile-legends/snapdragon-pro-series-season-3-sea-challenge-finals-mobile-legends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">reached over 820,000 peak viewers</a>. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-1-1024x576.png" alt="Snapdragon Pro Series Season 3 SEA Challenge Finals viewership " class="wp-image-289939"/><figcaption>Snapdragon Pro Series Season 3 SEA Challenge Finals viewership (Image via Esports Charts)</figcaption></figure>



"It is a phenomenon that is occurring right now in Southeast Asia [and] in China," he said. "It's starting to really gain momentum in India and Brazil and Latin America. And the biggest challenge that we have is converting the active player base into fans of the esport and fans of the competitive side.



"We know the player base is there. They're actively playing these games, but getting them to support and follow the competitive scene has proven to be quite difficult. We think we still have a few years ahead of us in order to show that this is just as awesome and just as cool and just as competitive as PC counterpart titles. 



"We know that it works. We have proof in the pudding with what we're seeing around the world, but it's really trying to bring that energy and that momentum into those Western markets. And that's truly, I think, the biggest hurdle that we have."



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<h2 id="h-activision-choosing-the-right-game-and-growing-an-audience">Activision, choosing the right game, and growing an audience</h2>



Braithwaite went into the importance of selecting the right games for the growth of mobile esports as well. He noted how the partnership with Activision brought CoD Mobile into the Snapdragon Pro Series. This collaboration leveraged the game's brand to attract players, create engaging broadcasts, and encourage viewership. 



A notable aspect of these broadcasts is mobile-centric viewership. This means the challenges and opportunities involve tailoring content for mobile consumption. There is a focus on short-form clips, clean user interfaces (UIs), and re-evaluating video structures to make content easily accessible and consumable. 



"One of the cool things that I actually really like about EFG [is] we run surveys at the end of each of the events," Braithwaite added. "And we do two different surveys. One is an audience and on-site experience. The other is [a] viewership experience, and we really collect and analyze that data and use it to improve what we're trying to do moving forward. We've gotten a lot of very valuable advice, I would say, from these surveys that have actually prompted several product decisions."



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-2-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="Call of Duty: Mobile esports screenshot " class="wp-image-289942"/><figcaption>Call of Duty: Mobile esports screenshot (Image via ESL Gaming)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h-the-future-of-mobile-esports">The future of mobile esports </h2>



According to Braithwaite, not a lot of organizers or third parties have championed opportunities for the mobile gaming community. This is because of the barrier to entry. For example, hosting mobile esports tournaments is more complex than their PC counterparts due to the technical aspects of connecting players, creating private lobbies, plus managing map selections and bans. 



However, tools like ESL Play and application programming interface (API) integrations with game developers have automated the competitive experience for players. Braithwaite described how these tools can streamline the process and reduce a 10 to 15-minute ordeal of manual setup and coordination to a single press of a button. This makes mobile tournaments scalable.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-1-1-1024x576-1.jpg" alt="Call of Duty: Mobile esports is featured in the Snapdragon Pro Series " class="wp-image-289952"/><figcaption>Call of Duty: Mobile esports is featured in the Snapdragon Pro Series (Image via ESL Gaming)</figcaption></figure>



He then encouraged interested players to visit the Snapdragon Pro Series website. There, one can explore available competitions for their favorite games. 



"There is likely something for you out there if you are a mobile gamer and if you're a fan of mobile games," Braithwaite said. "Join the movement, get excited, participate in tournaments. There's nothing more fun than being able to compete."



That's all for now. Stay tuned on esports.gg for more <a href="http://esports.gg/">interviews, news, and updates</a>!

Accessibility, viewership, and impact: Talking Call of Duty: Mobile esports with Sam Braithwaite

Luminosity players became the regional winners of the Call of Duty: Mobile Snapdragon Pro Series Season 3: North America (CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA) event. Read on for the CoD Mobile World Championship Stage 4 victory details and information on what's next for the team!



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<h2 id="h-luminosity-at-cod-mobile-sps-season-3-na">Luminosity at CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA</h2>



Luminosity players took home the crown at PAX West. During this event, they duked it out against opponents such as Devious and Mayhem. When it came down to the final match, Luminosity bested Mayhem and advanced to the 2023 CoD Mobile World Championship!



"We are super strong, but each one of us has our super benefits," Luminosity player Christian "Washy" Manalo said in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeHOefMcnl4&amp;ab_channel=CallofDuty%3AMobileEsports" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">the post-match interview</a>. He also noted his team's strengths such as Angel "Marshy" Gonzalez and Maiwand "Vague" Zai's SMG alongside Brian "Tectonic" Michel and Kent "Banned" Nerves' familiarity with every weapon. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-4-46-1024x569.jpg" alt="Luminosity versus Mayhem during CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA " class="wp-image-291424" width="840" height="466"/><figcaption>Luminosity versus Mayhem during CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA (Image via ESL Gaming)</figcaption></figure>



Here's Luminosity's winning roster:



<ul><li>Thomas "Hippo" Ik-Hyun Kim (Coach)</li><li>Joel "Clout" Torres (Coach)</li><li>Kent "Banned" Nerves</li><li>Alex "Envy" Primitivo</li><li>Christian "Washy" Manalo</li><li>Angel "Marshy" Gonzalez</li><li>Brian "Tectonic" Michel</li><li>Maiwand "Vague" Zai</li></ul>



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<h2 id="h-luminosity-heads-to-2023-cod-mobile-world-championship">Luminosity heads to 2023 CoD Mobile World Championship</h2>



By taking first place, Luminosity received a well-earned place in the CoD Mobile World Championship. This event will happen at DreamHack Atlanta between Dec. 15 and Dec. 17. It will also feature 16 teams across different regions and a $1 million USD prize pool.



Since Mayhem and Tribe Gaming took second and third place at the CoD Mobile SPS Season 3 NA event, they also advanced to <a href="https://esports.gg/news/codm/call-of-duty-mobile-world-championship-enters-dreamhack-atlanta/">the championship stage</a>.



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Here are all of the confirmed CoD Mobile World Championship teams:



<ol><li>Luminosity</li><li>Mayhem</li><li>Tribe Gaming</li><li>Kingsclan</li><li>Exclusive</li><li>TLE Esports</li><li>Loops</li><li>Inco Gaming</li><li>GodLike</li><li>Team Vitality</li><li>VOLT</li><li>Wolves</li></ol>



Two more teams from China alongside two from the Garena Regional tournaments will complete the 16-team event.



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