TOP NEWS OF THE DAY- Here's what's hot today in gaming and eSports
Check out the top stories of 9th January, 2023, from the world of gaming and esports right here.
Valorant launches Lotus- a new map based in India
Riot Games continues to work on the Indian connect it developed with the launch of character Harbor in Valorant last year. Lotus is the latest map to have been added in Valorant, and is situated in India’s Western Ghats. This three-site map features destructible walls, rotating doors “traditional Indian stepwells, rock-cut architecture and Dravidian style structures”.
Playground returning on Amazon Mini-TV for Season 2
India's first gaming reality show is set to make its return on the free video streaming service, Amazon Mini TV with its second season. Pro and casual gamers in India will be back to compete under the mentorship of India’s top gaming content creators- Ashish Chanchlani, Harsh Beniwal, Carry Minati, Triggered Insaan, and Scout.
PUBG Mobile’s latest update 2.4 is now out
Update 2.4 has now introduced a new map called Misty Port in PUBG Mobile. The update has also brought back the Martial Arts Arena and Back for Honor. Additionally new vehicles and weapons have been added. Other enhancements include changes and improvements to gameplay, and other bug fixes.
The Steam 2022 Awards reveals winners
Elden Ring wins Game of the Year, and the Best Game You Suck At. Stray won the “Most Innovative Gameplay”, while God of War: Ragnarok bagged the award for “Outstanding Story-Rich Game”. Hitman III wins Best VR game, while Death Stranding: Director’s Cut bags Best Game on the Go.
Borderlands movie rolls back in production
Deadpool director Tim Miller takes over direction in the last leg of production from Eli Roth. While Roth is currently working on movie “Thanksgiving”for Quentin Tarantino, Miller will be taking care of some re-shoot for the upcoming movie adaptation of the Borderlands franchise.