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Stax Benched From DRX's Valorant Roster Ahead Of VCT Pacific Stage 2

Priyanshu Tiwari
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May 28th, 2024, 8:14

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  • DRX recently announced that they have benched their IGL stax from the main Valorant roster ahead of VCT Pacific Stage 2.

  • The decision might have come after the team had continuously failed to qualify for the Masters event.

  • The news came as a shock for the Valorant community as stax is considered one of the best Valorant IGLs and has led DRX to many victories. 

DRX recently announced that they have benched their IGL stax from the main Valorant roster ahead of VCT Pacific Stage 2. The news came as a shock for the Valorant community as stax is considered one of the best Valorant IGLs and has led DRX to many victories. stax even won the IGL of the Year award for VCT Pacific in 2023.

 

The decision might have come after the team had continuously failed to qualify for the Masters event. In the VCT 2024: Pacific Kickoff event, DRX grabbed the 3rd-4th position, followed by finishing 4th in the VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 1.

 

Also Read: VCT 2024 Masters Shanghai Playoffs: Qualified Teams, Format And More

 

DRX To Look For IGL For Their Valorant Roster After Benching stax

 

DRX announced via social media that they have benched Stex from their main lineup. The announcement read:

 

After a careful and lengthy consideration, DRX has made the difficult decision to place Gutaek stax Kim from the starting roster to the bench status effective immediately. stax will remain a part of DRX as we head into Stage 2 but is granted permission to seek new opportunities as a restricted free agent.

 

The news came as a shock to all the Valorant fans, and the community considered stax's departure from DRX as the "end of an era". After the announcement, stax expressed his gratitude for his fans and team's support over the past four years. 

 

 

Stax was one of the core members of the initial Valorant lineup, which was called Vision Strikers. Vision Strikers was one of the most successful teams in the initial days of Valorant esports. After conquering Korea, they showcased their dominance in APAC and international tournaments. DRX soon acquired Vision Strikers, and the boys in blue and white continued their domination under DRX as well.

 

DRX became a VCT Partnered Team in 2022, and stax played a crucial role in DRX's success. Under stax, DRX qualified for Masters Reykjavík, Masters Copenhagen, and Champions in 2022. In Valorant Champions 2022, DRX came third after receiving a loss from Optic Gaming in the lower bracket finals. After an era of regional dominance, Paper Rex overtook DRX. In VCT 2023: Pacific League, DRX lost to Paper Rex in the grand finals, but they still qualified for the Masters Tokyo. In Tokyo, DRX saw an early elimination in the playoffs.  

 

In 2024, DRX hasn't qualified for any Masters event, which might have caused the managed to bench stax and look for a new IGL. While DRX hasn't announced stax's replacement, they will have to find a new IGL soon as the VCT Pacific Stage 2 is less than two months away. 

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BMPS 2024 Finalists Arrive in Kochi, Action Begins on September 27

Aaryanshi Mohan
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Sep 26th, 2024, 14:43

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  • After grinding for more than a month, 16 out of the original 128 teams have reached Kochi, Kerala.

  • But as things stand right now, the show must go on and the action will begin on September 27, at Kochi’s Adlux International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

  • GodLike Esports, after almost three years, made it to the last stage of an official event.

Krafton’s second official event of the year, BMPS 2024 is in its last leg. After grinding for more than a month, 16 out of the original 128 teams have reached Kochi, Kerala to take part in the final battle for the major chunk of Rs 2 crore prize pool. Is your favourite team a part of the final 16.


Teams like iQOO Soul failed to make it to the final, but GodLike Esports, after almost three years, made it to the last stage of an official event. Fans would also miss the champion of champion from last year, the lineup led by Destro. This lineup also saw a lot of ups and downs, and saw Shogun’s farewell, Spower’s addition and farewell.

But as things stand right now, the show must go on and the action will begin on September 27, at Kochi’s Adlux International Convention and Exhibition Centre.


BMPS 2024 Top 16 Teams


From the 24 teams that played in the semi finals, eight teams were eliminated and 16 have moved ahead. Here are all the top 16 teams you will see in Kochi:
 


Numen Gaming
TWOB
Team Phoenix
Team Versatile
Medal Esports
Team Limra
Reckoning Esports
Team XSpark
Inferno Squad
Ignite Gaming
Team GodLike
Orangutan
Team Bliss
Hyderabad Hydras
Team 8Bit
Team Silly


The matches will be streamed ok Krafton India Esports’ YouTube channel.

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BMPS 2024 Semifinals Day 1 Points Table and Highlights

Aaryanshi Mohan
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Sep 16th, 2024, 18:50

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  • On day 1, TWOB, led by Prince clinched first place with 49 points.

  • Extremely seasoned teams like team iQOO Soul and Global Esports failed to make it to the semi finals

  • TWOB won the fifth match of the day, with this, they also became the first team to get a double chicken dinner in the semi finals.

The semi-finals of BMPS 2024 have begun with 24 teams competing for a place in the finals, which will take place in Kochi, Kerala. The teams played six matches in a day and the ones who remain a part of the top 16 will make it to finals. On day 1, TWOB, led by Prince clinched first place with 49 points. In second place was Team XSpark with 38 points and the highest finishes in the game: 27. 

 

Extremely seasoned teams like team iQOO Soul and Global Esports failed to make it to the semi finals of the Rs 2 crore prize pool competition.  

 

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TWOB Tops Points Table on BMPS 2024 Semifinals Day 1

 

The first match of the day was won by Reckoning Esports. The squad comprising of young lads was able to get a 22 points chicken dinner. The second match of the day was played in Miramar. It was Medal Esports' lineup that consisted of experienced players that won by game with a 17 points chicken dinner. The third match od the day was won by Team XSpark. The team managed to get a huge 17 finishes chicken dinner, taking their total of a whopping 38 points at the end of the day. Here is what the points table for the first day looks like: 

 

  1. TWOB - 49 points

  2. Team XSpark - 38 points

  3. Reckoning Esports - 34 points

  4. Ignite Gaming - 34 points

  5. Phoenix - 33 points

  6. Orangutan - 32 points

  7. Numen Gaming - 30 points

  8. Medal Esports - 29 points

  9. WindGod - 28 points

  10. Silly Esports - 25 points

  11. Team Versatile - 25 points

  12. Team Limra - 24 points

  13. Gods Reign - 22 points

  14. Team 8Bit - 20 points

  15. Hyderabad Hydras - 19 points

  16. Blind Esports - 15 points

  17. GodLike - 14 points

  18. RTGxIND - 13 points

  19. CarpeDiem - 11 points

  20. MOGO - 11 points

  21. Team Bliss - 10 points

  22. Sarkar Gaming - 5 points

  23. Inferno Squad - 5 points

  24. Team Dragons - 1 point 

 

The fourth match of the day was won by Orangutan, who owned the snowy caps of Vikendi with a 19 points chicken dinner. TWOB won the fifth match of the day, with this, they also became the first team to get a double chicken dinner in the semi finals. Wingod Esports won the last match of the day and they got a total of 25 points from the match. 

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Saransh Jain Leaves GodLike Esports, Cites 6 Months of Unpaid Dues As Reason

Aaryanshi Mohan
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Sep 16th, 2024, 13:57

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  • Saransh Jain took to X (formerly Twitter) and informed his audience that he has decided to part ways with the organisation.

  • In a post on X, Saransh said that he is a free agent for EA FC 25.

  • For now, it is unclear where Saransh will go next.

A shocking piece of news is coming from GodLike Esports' camp as their EA FC athlete, Saransh Jain took to X (formerly Twitter) and informed his audience that he has decided to part ways with the organisation. Saransh had joined the organisation in October 2022. Since then, he has represented the organisation in various global competitions. However, because of not receiving his fees for the last six months, the pro player decided to leave the organisation. 

 

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Saransh Jain Leaves GodLike Esports Almost 2 Years After Joining The Organisation

 

 

In a post on X, Saransh said that he is a free agent for EA FC 25. In addition to that, he also added that if there is an organisation who will be willing to get him onboard as an athlete, they can message or email him. 

 

Curious about his sudden departure, one of the fans confirmed whether he had left GodLike Esports, to which, he replied "yes." He also added that he hadn't received his dues for over six months, which is why he had to take the decision to leave. 

 

He also posted the same message on Instagram, and wrote: 

 

FREE AGENT for FC 25!!
Interested teams / orgs please DM or email me at : [email protected]

 

For now, it is unclear where Saransh will go next. It has been a while since he posted on X. For now, it is safe to assume that he is still a free agent and is still looking for a time. In addition to this, GodLike Esports has not reacted to the whole situation, neither have they given out a public statement with regards to Saransh's exit. Normally, GodLike Esports posts a farewell post for their athletes, but this hasn't been the case for Saransh. 

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BMPS 2024 Round 3 Groups, Teams and Day 1 Schedule

Aaryanshi Mohan
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Sep 12th, 2024, 16:38

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  • These 48 teams were the top performers from the second round, which had 64 teams.

  • Karan Pathak, the Esports Head of Krafton India Esports took out the teams' names from the pot and decided their fate.

  • From Round three, only 24 teams will move to the semi-finals and eventually, 16 teams will play in the finals.

Round 3 of BMPS 2024 will see 48 teams compete to make it to the final round, which will take place in Kochi as a LAN event. These 48 teams were the top performers from the second round, which had 64 teams. From Round three, only 24 teams will move to the semi-finals and eventually, 16 teams will play in the finals. Here are all the teams playing in BMPS 2024 Round 3, match schedule and more. 

 

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BMPS 2024 Round 3 Groups and Teams

 

Krafton hosted a draw to pick the groups that the 48 teams will be a part of. Karan Pathak, the Esports Head of Krafton India Esports took out the teams' names from the pot and decided their fate. Here are all the teams and the groups they are divided in: 

 

Group 1

  1. Team Insane

  2. Blind Esports

  3. IMPRNT

  4. MOGO Esports

  5. RTGxIND

  6. Team Crow

  7. FS Esports

  8. Hyderabad Hydras

  9. Team Lolzzz

  10. Team Versatile

  11. Reckoning Esports

  12. Honoured Rivalz

  13. Gods Reign

  14. CarpeDiem

  15. Global Esports

  16. Team Soul

Group 2

  1. TCW

  2. WSB Gaming

  3. Karunaadu

  4. Legacy Esports

  5. TMG

  6. Team Dragons

  7. Inferno Squad

  8. R4W Official

  9. Team Bliss

  10. Team Limra

  11. Silly Esports

  12. Genxfm

  13. Orangutan

  14. Team 8Bit

  15. TWOB

  16. Phoenix

Group 3

  1. Rivals Ape X

  2. GlitchxReborn

  3. Sarkar Gaming

  4. Autobotz

  5. Team Cosmic

  6. 4Merical Vibes

  7. Medal Esports

  8. Ignite Gaming

  9. Numen Gaming

  10. WindGod

  11. Gujarat Tigers

  12. DO OR DIE

  13. THW

  14. Carnival Gaming

  15. Team XSpark

  16. Team GodLike

 

 

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BMPS 2024 Round 2 Groups and Teams Announced

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Sep 7th, 2024, 1:47

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  • To announce the groups of the second round, Krafton India Esports hosted a live stream to pick the draws.

  • All the 64 teams have been divided into four groups of 16 and all of them will compete against each.

  • The stream will be live on Krafton India Esports' YouTube channel.

Round 2 of BMPS 204 will begin today with 64 teams competing to make it to the top of the leaderboard and make it to the next round. To announce the groups of the second round, Krafton India Esports hosted a live stream to pick the draws. The thrill of seeing their favourite team was so great that a lot of fans joined the stream. Here is what the groups and all the 64 teams that have qualified look like. 

 

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BMPS 2024 Round 2 Groups

 

 

The tournament started with 128 invited teams and half of them have been eliminated from the competition. All the 64 teams have been divided into four groups of 16 and all of them will compete against each other in a pre-decided schedule and map order. Here are the groups: 

 

Group 1

  1. Team Cosmic
  2. Hyper Rush
  3. LOC Esports
  4. DO OR DIE
  5. Eye4Eye
  6. Dragon Esports
  7. Karunaadu
  8. Legacy Esports
  9. Phoenix
  10. Revenant Esports
  11. Genxfm
  12. CarpeDiem
  13. Silly Esports
  14. Carnival Esports
  15. THW Esports
  16. Honoured Rivalz

Group 2

  1. IMPRNT
  2. Blind Rippers
  3. Team Lolzzz
  4. Team Dragons
  5. GlitchxReborn
  6. RTGxIND
  7. Team INS
  8. Numen Gaming
  9. Team Captain
  10. Angry Swain
  11. Inferno Squad
  12. Rivals Ape X
  13. Team Soul
  14. WSB Gaming
  15. Team GodLike
  16. Team Insane

Group 3

  1. Sarkar Gaming
  2. Global Esports
  3. TMG
  4. K9 Squad
  5. Error Esports
  6. Autobotz
  7. 4Merical Esports
  8. FS Esports
  9. Ignite Gaming
  10. Reckoning Esports
  11. Blind Esports
  12. Team Versatile
  13. Gujarat Tigers
  14. MOGO Esports
  15. Team 8Bit
  16. TWOB

Group 4

  1. 4Aggressive Men
  2. Aerobotz
  3. Team Crow
  4. TCW
  5. Team Elevate
  6. Bliss Esports
  7. Medal Esports
  8. Team Limra
  9. WindGod
  10. Team XSpark
  11. Astrokids
  12. R4W Official
  13. Orangutan
  14. Hyderabad Hydras
  15. Vasista Esports
  16. Gods Reign

 

The teams will be playing six matches in a day and they will begin from 3:00 PM onwards. The stream will be live on Krafton India Esports' YouTube channel. You can join the live stream and chat to root and cheer for your favourite players and teams.

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