It looks like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s map roster is set to be extensively buffered with up to 38 new additions to its present selection, including a number of fan favourite levels from the original Modern Warfare ands its two sequels, according to a new leak from online data miners.

According to online news portal PC gamer, Senescallo leaked the alleged map list on Reddit over the weekend, though there’s no indication when and in what order they’ll arrive.

38 new additions mean actually it’s actually twice the number of maps, a huge leap and thus probably not likely to be dumped on players all at once.

Who posted a list of the uncovered files alongside some accompanying images of certain maps to verify their discovery. The datamined maps are: Cage, Cargo, Hook, Aniyah Tac, Crash, Dam, Krovnik, Farmland, Gulag, Hospital, Layover, Lowline, Lumber, Malyshev, Milbase, Oasis, Port, Prison, Rivne, Shipment (Day and Night), Slums, Stadium, Sub Base, Super, Urzikstan, Torez, Transit, TV Station, Faridah, Rust, Takedown, Borderline, Smetna Farms, Gun Course, and Marksman Range.

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Youtube Fortnite streamer FaZe Jarvis Kaye has been permanently banned from Fortnite after he uses aimbots in one of his videos.

Apparently he earned his popularity on Youtube with 2 million subscribers over two years time after playing Fortnite for his viewers and when he has been banned from Fortnite it appeared as a shock for him. In the emotional six-minute video, Jarvis apologised for his actions, claiming he only used the aimbot in Fortnite’s casual solos mode and playground mode while making video content for his followers on YouTube and on Twitch. He also stated that he had never used the hack while playing in a competitive mode.

During an online stream, Jarvis was using the aimbot to demonstrate viewers how it works and while showing he did nothing to hide the use of cheat software, treating it as the subject of a video. In the video he openly states his intent to use an aimbot on an alternate account and proceeds to cheat in a public game, eliminating players with perfect accuracy in a long montage. The video has since been deleted on Jarvis’s channel.

He makes appeal to the impact Fortnite has had on his life and career, before taking full responsibility for his actions, claiming some ignorance regarding the full terms of the Community Rules and End User License Agreement (EULA).

The Fortnite Community Rules and EULA both say cheating is not allowed, the former more plainly stating that any violation “can result in action against your account all the way up to a permanent ban.”

‘It didn’t even cross my mind to think that I could be banned for life on Fortnite for those videos,” said Jarvis. “I should have paid more attention to the community rules and the TOS of Fortnite.”

On this account, Epic spokesperson underlined the company’s stance on cheating: “We have a zero-tolerance policy for the usage of cheat software. When people use aimbots or other cheat technologies to gain an unfair advantage, they ruin games for people who are playing fairly.”

Many must be wondering what are aimbots? It is actually a cheat where a player can use it while playing as it perfectly auto-focuses their weapon’s and by aiming at the enemies. These types of hacks are usually grimaced upon in the gaming community and when caught, frequently result in bans in games. Cheats in gaming are absolutely unpardonable in the ecosystem not just Epic games but all other brands. Taking example earlier Valve has decided to ban Dota 2 players who appear to be abusing bots to boost their MMR scores and get out of the low priority matchmaking queue, sometimes for up to eight years.

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IndiaJoy Festival 2019, the largest congregation of gaming, animation, VFX, esports and entertainment events in India is back with its second edition, from 20 to 23 November, 2019 at HICC Hyderabad.

The  festival is an aggregator platform aiming to bring together prestigious international events under one place to unfold opportunities for investors, corporations, studios, content developers, delegates, consumers, hardware manufacturers and students, through series of networking, trade exhibitions, product launches, B2B and B2C events.

This year IndiaJoy Festival brings together well-known digital entertainment-focused events which includes IGDC (India Game Developer Conference), ESL esports event, Desitoons, OTT Pulse, VFXSummit and InfluencerCon. The event is organised by the Telangana Visual Effects Animation and Gaming Association (TVAGA) with the support of the Government of Telangana and Software Technology Parks of India.

Here is a deeper insight into the events in detail which will commence under IndiaJoy umbrella:

Indywood Film Market:

Indywood Film Market is a cinema professional’s paradise, connecting delegates with service providers, filmmakers, producers, exhibitors, distributors and other stakeholders of the global film industry.

“This year will be an extremely special one for us as we will be collaborating with India Joy once again to organise Indywood Film Market (IFM) at Hyderabad International Convention Centre from 20 to 21 November 2019,” said Indywood Film Market director of film market Kavitha Shyam Sreedhar.

In addition to that she expressed this year IFM is focussing on the technological aspects of the cinema industry, IFM shall host diverse exhibition arenas and technical interactive sessions.

“This year IFM shall highlight camera, lighting and lens brands, post-production technologies, VFX, VR, film shooting equipment, 3D Stereoscopy, OTT and content platforms and many more. Apart from the regular exhibition, this year, IFM will also conduct a Short Film making competition and DOP awards which shall focus onto the budding talents in the film industry. Some of our eminent delegates who shall attend this year’s market include the most wanted DOP’s of the industry. We wholeheartedly invite you all to be a part of this exciting event,” she added.

 IGDC : The India Game Developers Conference (IGDC), formerly known as the NASSCOM Game Developers Conference (NGDC), is India’s premier game developers’ conference which is a part of IndiaJoy umbrella that will take place on 22 to 23 November 2019 at HICC Hyderabad.

Like last year, this year too, “the conference is organised by industry volunteers, with support from corporates and the Telangana government. Now in its 11th year, IGDC is the biggest and the most significant developer conference is not only in India but also in South Asia. The conference plays a key role in developing the Indian Gaming ecosystem: from helping developers gain valuable insight and pick up new skills to helping developers connect with publishers and investors that they otherwise may not have had access to,” said IGDC chairperson Rajesh Rao.

InfluencerCon:

 IndiaJoy 2019 will host InfluencerCon an event bringing together digital content creators, brands, agencies and platforms to network and learn from each other. Over 500 attendees are expected at InfluencerCon to partake in 30+ speaker sessions, workshops, informal interactive sessions and so on. 

“InfluencerCon is an event bringing together the top digital content creators from India (and some from abroad) Brands, Platforms, to network and collaborate with aspiring content creators. Some of the top content creators are Kusha Kapila, Animish Aggarwal, Shrsiti Dixit, Elvish Yadav, Brandon Rogers, Karan Talwar, and others. There will be over 1000 aspiring digital content creators during the 2 days event. This is the first time in India that a digital content event is being organized at this magnitude. A part of Indiajoy festival, we expect the footfall to be over 20 thousand,” said InfluencerCon organiser Among Imsong.

There will be B2B and B2C Expo Stalls as well in addition to top brands and influencer platforms.

DesiToons:

Indiajoy 2019, India’s largest Media and Digital Entertainment Event (20 to 23 November, 2019), in partnership with Green Gold Animation, will play host to the inaugural Desi Toons Animation Conclave on November 21, 2019. A first of its kind event in India, Desi Toons will bring together all the stakeholders of the animation, production, broadcasting and licensing industry.

Speaking on the event, Rajiv Chilaka said “The Indian animation industry is at a very interesting and crucial juncture. In the last couple of decades, India has proven its calibre in creating shows and IPs which are forces to reckon with globally. Of course, the journey has just begun for all of us. With endless possibilities, the future will be demanding but very fruitful. With Desi Toons we hope to provide the stage to better understand where we stand and where we are headed.”

The one day conclave will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities across the animation ecosystem i.e. production, broadcasting as well as the licensing industry.

Gracing the event will be stalwarts of animation production and media industry from Turner International, Viacom18, Sony Pictures Networks, Discovery Communications, Shemaroo, VOOT, DQ Entertainment, Green Gold Animation, Reliance Big Animation and Hi Tech Animation among others as Executive panelists and speakers who will share their perspectives on the growth, scope and future of the Indian Animation industry.

OTT Pulse:

The first edition of OTT Pulse will see content creators, industry experts, senior media executives and leading digital platforms showcase and discuss their opportunities, challenges and strategies. Organised as a part of Indiajoy 2019, India’s largest Media and Digital Entertainment Event (20 to 23 November 2019), in partnership with Green Gold Animation, OTT Pulse will delve into the world of creating and distributing truly personalised content.

Speaking on the event Green Gold Animation senior vice president Bharath Laxmipati said, “The format of the event will focus on showcasing the leading digital platforms and their approach and tactics so far in a space that is arguably the most volatile and accessible to the audience today. With panellists that include senior media executives, artists and directors, the event will aim to capture a holistic view of the industry from the perspectives of all stakeholders of the digital industry.”

The one-day event on 20 November 2019 will have multiple panels and keynotes spread over the day which will include representation from the leading digital platforms. Taking the stage will be panellists from leading OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Viu, VOOT and ZEE5 among others.

VFX Summit:

IndiaJoy 2019 is set to host country’s largest VFX event at HICC from 20 to 21 November to promote the arts and science of the visual effects industry, VFX summit is set to highlight the latest projects, technological nuances and processes that went behind some of the best imagery created on the silver screen across the world.

“Attend IndiaJoy 2019  to understand what is happening in the industry it will help you learn more about where the industry is and also about where the industry is heading. This is also a good place to meet and interact with people who are working behind the scenes. This will help you to connect with people and get inspired by them,” Fire Fly Studio co-founder  Sanath PC.

“Among panel discussions, VFX showreels, breakdowns and illuminating discussions, the event is poised to bring under one marquee, top industry veterans, artists and VFX technicians of the most notable VFX projects.

The #VFXSummit2019 in Hyderabad is a congregation of the international and local industry that sees India as a key player in the global production ecosystem. I am delighted to be invited to the executive committee to help my Hyderabad studio head colleagues from the industry makes this memorable and valuable!” said  Technicolor India country head and exec Com member- # VFX Summit Hyderabad 2019  Biren Ghosh.

NODWIN Gaming Esports Arena:

IndiaJoy is also introducing NODWIN Gaming Esports Arena this year from 21 to 23 November 2019 at HICC Hyderabad.

“Esports Arena is making its debut this year. The idea behind the arena is to bind the different independent titles into one narrative. This year the arena will hold the longest-running esports league of India, the ESL India Premiership Fall Season Finale, the Red Bull River Runes India Finale, and the Rainbow 6: Siege – India Cup, which will also be Ubisoft’s first official Rainbow 6 tournament in the country. The premiership features an overall prize pool of 1.1 Crore INR. The winner of Red Bull River Runes will have a golden opportunity to meet the world champions of Dota 2, team OG. One can get to see the top Indian esports organizations and players in action under one roof fighting for massive prize pools,” said NODWIN Gaming operations head and IndiaJoy NODWIN Gaming Esports Arena in charge Shefali Johnson.

Apart from that, like every year this year also there will be  IndiaJOy Music fest from 20 to 22 November at  HICC Hyderabad to keep the spirit of the event high.IndiaJoy festival bringing together standalone media and entertainment events under one roof with delegates from more than 50 countries to explore investments, co-production, Indian market potential. This time it’s going even bigger and grander with the new addition of events, including Association of Designers summit scheduled for 20 November.

Stay tuned for the superb gathering of speakers, investors, artists, enthusiasts and more at Hyderabad IndiaJoy Festival 2019.

Register if you haven’t https://www.indiajoy.in/

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Garena Free Fire unveiled Brazilian superstar DJ Alok as its first resident DJ after jointly announcing a global partnership today. The partnership unites the world’s most popular mobile game with one of the world’s most famous DJs and continues Garena’s rollout of exciting new content for players. Garena and Alok will also create educational opportunities for underserved young people in Brazil and the rest of the world using part of the proceeds from the sale of Alok content.

“Like music, gaming has ingrained itself into our social culture,” said Free Fire producer at Garena Harold Teo, . “Our partnership with Alok allows us to unite our fan bases and their interests by creating new ways for them to enjoy Free Fire.”

With the latest update, fans of both gaming and music can look forward to:

1. Playing as Alok himself: Alok’s in-game character, outfit, and iconic accessories will all be available for purchase. Alok will have an Area of Effect ability that will heal nearby teammates and allow them to run faster.
2. Enjoying Alok’s performance in-game: Before the start of each game, Alok will be performing Vale Vale in the pre-match holding area.
3. Emoting with Alok’s signature dance move: Alok’s iconic dance move in Vale Vale will be available as an in-game emote.

“As a huge fan of Free Fire myself, I am truly delighted to be a part of its universe. I cannot be more excited to bring my music to the millions of players in the game and to further excite our fans,” said Alok. He has also launched a new music video for his song Vale Vale.

 Free Fire World Series 2019

Garena’s partnership with Alok tees up the Free Fire World Series 2019 finals, which is the largest official Free Fire esports tournament in the world. This year’s edition will be held in Brazil for the first time, and will feature 12 of the world’s top Free Fire teams duking it out for the tournament title at Barra Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro on 16 November. As part of the partnership, Alok will also be performing an exclusive set at the Free Fire World Series 2019.

 Empowering young people across the world

“As we continue to build up the gaming community, we want to concurrently give back – to ensure that our next generation of players receive the right educational opportunities,” said Teo.

As part of the partnership, Garena Free Fire and Alok will support underserved youths in Brazil and across the world through educational opportunities using part of the proceeds from the sale of Alok content.

In Brazil, proceeds will go towards initiatives to support young people in the country, particularly through educational opportunities. At the global level, the partnership’s pilot charity partner will be YCAB Foundation, a social enterprise from Indonesia that Garena will work alongside to prepare youth in the nation with the necessary skills and knowledge to capture the opportunities in the fast-growing digital economy.

Free Fire has become a massive hit on a global scale with more than 450 million registered users and over 50 million peak daily users as of May 2019. According to App Annie, it was the most downloaded battle royale game globally across the Google Play and iOS App stores combined in Q2 2019. Free Fire can be downloaded on Apple iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

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Wonder Wonder has long been the proponent of peace in the DC Comics universe. Though she battles when she must, she is always been to save lives.Now the history of working with ARGUS has come back to haunt her. In Wonder Woman Annual #3, DC Comics brings in Wonder Woman’s mirror image, a villainess dedicated to war. The sad part of her story is that Wonder Woman was involved in creating this new villain.

Wonder Woman Annual #3 introduces Helen Paul, an agent of ARGUS. As a girl, Wonder Woman rescued Helen from terrorists during an ARGUS raid. Helen lost her parents in that raid, but Wonder Woman placed her with two retired ARGUS agents as her new family. Wonder Woman remained in Helen’s life as Helen grew up and joined ARGUS. Now, Helen fights alongside Wonder Woman when the hero takes part in ARGUS missions.

That’s the story Helen grew up hearing. The villain Leviathan, in the midst of DC’s ongoing Event Leviathan story, informed Helen. Her parents weren’t killed by terrorists. They were terrorists themselves, leaders of a Sons of Liberty cell. But Helen only the child of white nationalists. She’s also descended from Gudra, one of the Valkyries embroiled in a long feud with the Amazons.

It can only be a matter of time before Warmaster clashes with Wonder Woman.

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