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Depending on the region you are located in, TFT patch 14.9 will be available on live servers earlier than your global counterparts. At the latest, everyone should be playing Set 11 Inkborn Fables patch 14.9 on May 1, as early as 5 a.m. local time. For regions that span across multiple time zones like North America (NA), that time will range a few hours. 











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By the time this countdown finishes, all other major regions aside from NA will be live with the latest patch. Servers will go down for maintenance for the new patch at the normal timing cycle. 



For NA, this means servers become unavailable at 1:30 a.m. PDT. Starting at 3 a.m. PDT, maintenance for TFT patch 14.9. Then as early as 5 or 6 a.m. PDT, NA can continue their TFT Set 11 ranked journey.



TFT patch 14.9 notes






We posted patch notes for TFT patch 14.9, courtesy of lead designer Stephen "Mortdog" Mortimer's patch rundown notes. Check them out if you would like to know ahead of time what changes are going live.



TFT resource guide






We came up with a resource guide for you to keep up with the latest compositions and guides in the meta. There are some professional TFT players and streamers that regularly post and produce content to help players climb and this is where you can go learn as well. 



TFT Tip Tuesday






Since patch 14.8, we have resumed our TFT tip Tuesday series. In the edition above, we decided to talk about all the UI tools that you should be utilizing to succeed in your games. Make sure to tune in every Tuesday to learn the latest tips and tricks for your own ranked climb. 



That's it for now. Stay tuned on esports.gg for more news, guides, and updates.

When does TFT patch 14.9 release? - Answered

The Teamfight Tactics (TFT) patch 14.8 and 14.8b cycle saw the prominence of four-cost carries and frontlines dominating the meta. Outside of a little bit of Kindred/Gnar reroll sprinkled into the mix, the goal of bringing four-costs to the forefront of TFT was largely successful. 



However, it was too successful in that most reroll compositions were killed off. Additionally, three-star four-costs became a too commonly achieved win condition. 



The next patch aims to reduce the rate at which players hit three-star four-costs and also introduce a plethora of new artifact and support items into the mix. Of course, there are other relevant balance changes aimed towards a healthier game state. 



Here are the TFT patch notes for patch 14.9, releasing May 1, at approximately 5 or 6 a.m. PT. 



Set 11 TFT patch 14.9 notes: systems changes



Player damage, Shop odds, Experience cost



We previewed many of the systems changes coming to TFT in patch 14.9 regarding shop odds, player damage, and experience. Those changes can be seen in that preview below. 


[esports_link url="https://esports.gg/news/teamfight-tactics/upcoming-systems-changes-in-tft-patch-14-9/"



Encounters



Fated Ahri (Image via Riot Games)



There are more changes to encounters that have also been announced in addition to the removal of the four we had previously mentioned. 



Nerf




Ahri

"Ahri's kiss grants increased player health"

Player health increase reduced from 15 to 10







Irelia

"Irelia makes your next 6 shops contain a unit of each cost."

Number of shops reduced from 6 to 3








Increased chance of appearing




Kayn

"At 5-4 the game ends. Your position then is your final placement."





Ornn

"Ornn offers you a choice of Artifacts." 






Decreased chance of appearing




Cho'Gath

"Cho'Gath offers you a boon if you sate his hunger

Lose a shop slot forever; gain 3 component anvils



Deline the offer" 







Diana

"This round, when you sell a unit, Diana cleaves

TFT Patch 14.9 notes: Nerfs to Heavenly, Kayn, and Lissandra

TFT (Teamfight Tactics) Tip Tuesday is back with yet another necessary tidbit of info in Set 11. In this edition, we go over the amount of each unit in the pool and reroll odds. Knowing this can dramatically change how you play certain games and contribute greatly to the success of your gameplans. 



Keep reading to learn how you can apply this tip to your own ranked climb! 



TFT Tip Tuesday: Unit pool size



It is important to know how many copies of each unit there are in the shared pool to recognize if it is possible or probable for you to hit your desired units. 



1-cost



Mythic Kog'Maw (Image via Riot Games)




22 copies of each 1-cost unit




It is possible yet unlikely for two people to three-star the same 1-cost unit. However, if an opponent is taking 1-cost units out of the pool for their composition, that can make it easier to reroll a different set of 1-cost units. 



2-cost



Dryad Gnar (Image via Riot Games)




20 copies of each 2-cost unit




Similar to 1-costs, because the amount of copies for 2-costs is greater than 18, two players can theoretically both three-star the same unit. 



However, this is unlikely, and players are better off not contesting each other. The correct decision could be to not pivot, pivot and push to a higher level, or play a different 2-cost reroll composition, if your items and shops allow it. 



3-cost



Umbral Yone (Image via Riot Games)




17 copies of each 3-cost unit




Because it takes 9 copies to three-star any 3-cost unit, only one player per lobby can achieve that for each unique 3-cost unit. The only ways to bypass this are through Champion Duplicators and the augment "Call to Chaos." 



Generally speaking, only one person will three-star a specific 3-star unit in most games, so use that knowledge to your advantage when planning out decisions if you find yourself contested in those scenarios.



4-cost



Porcelain Ashe (Image via Riot Games)




10 copies of each 4-cost unit




Looking around

TFT Tip Tuesday: Unit pool size and Rerolling

Stellar Blade’s wide selection of outfits has players seeking to unlock them all. While the Bunny outfit has emerged as an early favorite, the Black Pearl Nano Suit is gaining steam. This guide explains how you can unlock this outfit and add it to your collection.



How do I unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit?



Credit: Iforgetwhat8wuzfor on Reddit



Those looking to unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit must acquire all 49 collectible cans in the game. These cans of various beverages become more prominent once you have met with Adam and Lily and reached Xion. 



As you navigate through the somewhat desolate city, you will stumble across various vending machines. Some of these dispense drinks which you can acquire by interacting with the machine. After it doesn't work the usual way, Eve will kick it and a beverage will fall out. These are your key to the Black Pearl Nano Suit.






Where can I find cans in Stellar Blade?

























Vending machines containing cans exist in almost every significant area in the game. For example, we found several in Xion and another shortly after in the Wastelands. 



Although we don't have a complete list of the locations yet, your best and easiest place to begin is in Xion. From there, you will be able to identify each machine and add another can to your collection. The best part is you can fast travel to revisit areas you may have missed.



Here is a list of the canned drinks we have found so far. Remember, you need all 49 to receive the Black Pearl Nano Suit:




The Machinetta Caramel Macchiato



Behemoth Red



The Machinetta Americano



Mountain Sparkle Mont Blanc



GrainT Corn




Players have enjoyed watching Eve pose with each can, and it all works toward unlocking this highly sought-after outfit. We will update this article with precise locations, so be sure to check back for more details.



Stay tuned to esports.gg for more gaming and esports news!

How to unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit in Stellar Blade

Players have been outspoken of wanting more pink skins in VALORANT. Well, Riot Games has obliged with the VALORANT Mystbloom bundle. You are absolutely going to see this one in all of your games when it drops.






It has a flowery appearance and plenty of cool effects. If you're interested, we've got you covered. Let's go over everything you need to know about it.



VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle skins and accessories

























This is a stacked VALORANT bundle. While accessories haven't been confirmed, a bundle of this popularity and size is sure to have some. So, we can tell you that Mystbloom comes with the following:




Phantom



Sheriff



Operator



Judge



Mystbloom Kunai



Spray



Player Card



Gun Buddy w/ effect




Get your Radianite ready, because you're going to need it. Not only do you have the upgrades that add the kill banner, weapon effects, and the end-of-round finisher, there are color variants. From the base pink that symbolizes Spring, you unlock styles for Autumn, Summer, and Winter.



Bundle price



The VALORANT Mystbloom bundle is a pricey. As predicted, the bundle is over 8,000 VALORANT Points. You'll need to spend 8,700 to get your hands on it.



If you want any of the items individually, you can certainly do so. Weapons by themselves cost 2,175 VP while the melee on its own will run you 4,350 VP.



When does the VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle release?



(Image via Riot Games)



The Mystbloom Bundle arrives with Episode 8 Act 3. You'll see it in your store once the shop resets after the new Act's update. It'll be in the featured collection spot.



Pay attention to the countdown at the top left, when Mystbloom is the game's featured collection. That will tell you how long you have to decide on purchasing it.



Stay tuned to esports.gg for more esports news and VALORANT coverage.

VALORANT Mystbloom Bundle: Skins, price, and release date

Everybody is talking about the Dota 2 Crownfall candle token that's missing for the "Lost and found" side quest. After progressing through the Overworld Map, players found out the "Always-closed Candlemaker's Shop" is the key to solving this puzzle. However, this encounter is not available after Act I.



This mission is not behind a paywall either. Buying the Midgate Pathfinder pack unlocks two extra side quests, with bonus rewards. Yet, the candle token is not one of them. Before the Act II releases, the maximum progression you can get is 52/53 missions complete. 



And yes, you're stuck with an incomplete number until the next patch. Unless you do some illegal modifications to the source code, of course. But, what did the community find out about this mystery? And what does Yurnero, the Juggernaut, have to do with all of this?



Lost and Found side quest, which requires the candle token, has a Juggernaut icon on it.






How to get the Dota 2 Crownfall Candle token?



The YouTuber Fay Dota Stuff posted a video on how to get the token through the developer console. As the user pointed out, he is not sure if this is safe to do, since Valve may detect this as a false-positive for cheating. Gladly, you don't have to do it with your own account to know that getting the token this way won't give you any new rewards.









After getting the candle token, entering the cave will show a single dialogue: "My name is Eldor the Wizard. This is my top secret room. Keep it between us, OK?"



Screenshot taken from Fay Dota Stuff YouTube video



The Candlemaker theories



The Dota 2 Crownfall Candle token is now the fuel to a number of theories made by the community. The aforementioned Eldor the Wizard recently appeared in the 7.33 "New frontiers" patch code.  The single line "new_frontiers_eldor_name": "Eldor the wizard" was supposed to be a simple Easter egg for data miners. But now it's an opportunity for the reddit user "sikleQQ" to connect it to the

How to earn the Dota 2 Crownfall candle token?

Another big update, another slew of errors players are dealing with in Call of Duty. This time, Call of Duty: MW3 and Warzone users are facing DEV ERROR 5433. 




❗️ #MW3 #ModernWarfareZombiesWe&#39;re investigating an issue that causes some PlayStation platform players to encounter DEV ERROR 5433 after the latest update.— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) May 1, 2024




The error itself does not seem to be platform-exclusive, but Call of Duty indicates that PlayStation players are most susceptible. If you're running into this problem, we'll help you with some potential fixes.



How to resolve DEV ERROR 5433 in Call of Duty



(Screenshot via esports.gg)



It can be frustrating, not being able to play your favorite game. You boot it up, get an dev error, and keep trying to play to no avail.



Well, DEV ERROR 5433 for Call of Duty: MW3 and Warzone is an awful culprit. Thankfully, there are a few things you can try to bypass this error code:




Uninstall and reinstall your Call of Duty launcher to remove any corrupt or errored files



Adjust your On-Demand Texture Streaming settings to the Small cache size



Simply restart your PC or console to see if that resolves the problem



Change the in-game language, then revert it back to your preferred language



Wait for the developers to patch a fix into Call of Duty for DEV ERROR 5433




All of these have worked for players in the past, so give them a try. They aren't listed in any sort of order of effectiveness, so go at them at your discretion.




📢 #MW3 #ModernWarfareZombiesWhile we work to resolve the cause of this issue, players are encouraged to decrease the Allocated Texture Cache Size option to Medium or Small.You can find this option in Settings > Graphics > On-Demand Texture Streaming (expanded).… https://t.co/VDJIETa62u— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) May 1, 2024




If none of them work, then the last option is probably your best bet. Call of Duty is usually very good at picking up

How to fix DEV ERROR 5433 issue for Call of Duty: MW3 and Warzone

Phillip "ImperialHal" Dosen has joined the Red Bull Gaming team ahead of the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs! He sat down with esports.gg to talk about what being a Red Bull Gaming player means for his content. The player shared his thoughts on the ALGS Split 1 Playoffs as well. 






ImperialHal and Red Bull Gaming



In an interview with esports.gg, ImperialHal revealed his excitement about collaborating with Red Bull Gaming, noting the company's reputation for creative projects. He added that Red Bull Gaming provides the resources to explore content ideas, which he believes are lacking in the Apex Legends community. Additionally, the fact that Timothy "iiTzTimmy" An is already part of the Red Bull Gaming family gives ImperialHal confidence in joining the team.



ImperialHal in a Red Bull hat and shirt (Image via Maria Jose Govea and Red Bull Content Pool)



"I wanted to kind of try to combine the physical aspects of Red Bull and the esports side," ImperialHal said. "So things like skydiving or just stuff like that. Just crazy things like jumping out a cargo ship. We're planning on making tournaments, but making them cool. We don't want to make it just like standard ALGS — you know, just six games or eight games and that's it. We want to get creative and do things that Apex hasn't done." 




Joined @redbullgaming !!! pic.twitter.com/MyOT9rTPbJ— TSM ImperialHal (@ImperialHal) April 27, 2024




ImperialHal then noted how he likes Red Bull Gaming's approach in terms of open and honest communication. To him, it isn't just about following Red Bull Gaming's lead. Instead, ideas are discussed and planned out together.









TSM at the Year 4 ALGS Split 1 Playoffs



The ALGS Split 1 Playoffs will kick off on May 2 and will feature 40 teams duking it out for the Year 4 title. As a player for TSM, ImperialHal will fight alongside Jordan "Reps" Wolfe and Evan "Verhulst" Verhulst against teams such as Fnatic, Legends Gaming, and more.

ImperialHal talks Red Bull Gaming and ALGS Split 1 Playoffs: "Other teams are not really an issue"

Being a FaZe Clan fan has more than likely come with its fair share of rough moments on the road. The popular gaming team has had quite a few successful moments, but also quite a few moments that have made fans question their faith in them. Recently, FaZe announced four new signings, while also cutting half of their roster.



Many are shocked and a little confused by FaZe's decisions. Let's break down their recent signings.



FaZe signs 4 new creators



The popular gaming and lifestyle organization announced four new signings today, all of which don't necessarily have a huge hold on the gaming world.



FaZe new signings:




Lacy



Plaqueboymax



SilkySzn



Jasontheween





Welcome @LacyHimself pic.twitter.com/PbghU8uUdJ— FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) May 1, 2024




So why are some upset with these signings while others are incredibly hyped?



Related: FaZe Clan “reboots” with more layoffs and esports team updates



Many questioning if FaZe is really a 'Gaming' organization



While many are incredibly excited about the four new FaZe members, many are starting to question the authenticity of FaZe calling themselves a gaming org. In fact, the majority of creators cut from the roster recent were all gamers.



What's different about these four new signings? They are not gamers. They are IRL content creators. There is nothing wrong about being an IRL creator, but for an org to still sit on the throne of saying they are a gaming content creation team, many are starting to feel betrayed by the majority of FaZe's decisions.




CTRL+ALT+DEL pic.twitter.com/UXvM560JVf— FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) April 27, 2024




In fact, many of the creators that were cut from the roster recently didn't find out until they saw a post on social media about it. Makes you wonder how much the team actually cares about its members, doesn't it?



But maybe FaZe is taking a step in the right direction.



Is FaZe making the right choices?



The biggest question is, is Faze making the

FaZe Clan signs 4 new members amidst cutting half the team

Xm is one of the rising stars of Xtreme Gaming (XG), the Chinese team that took 1st place at Elite League in March. 



Interestingly, in the space of just a few months in 2024, the mid-laner has surpassed his total prize winnings from 2017 to 2023, leading to him becoming a beloved meme. We sat down with Guo "Xm" Hongcheng at ESL One Birmingham to reflect on the event and also to pick his brains about Viper, the best-mid laners in the world and more importantly - what does he think about his Chinese prize winnings meme?



This interview was conducted in Chinese and translated to English by the interviewer.



XG's Xm on ESL One Birmingham top 8 finish



esports.gg: First, congratulations on winning Elite League! The team seemed a bit slow to start in the ESL One Birmingham. What do you think was the reason for yesterday's loss? What's the mood in the team?



XG Xm: We just won the championship, so perhaps we were a bit loose, leading to a not-good performance on the first day. Also, the current patch has been around for a long time, and we wanted to try out some new things, but it didn't work out. The team vibe has always been good, everyone is generally positive. Later on we will return to China for a rest, then prepare for the next tournament.



Xtreme dominated Elite League to claim the $300,000 grand prize (Image via Xtreme Gaming)



It's been four years since you last teamed up with Ame. Do you notice any of his differences or changes compared to before?



XG Xm: To be honest, my memory of four years ago isn't very clear. But now, he seems to make more decisions in the game and has become more mature than before. It feels like more of a personality change.



2017 - 2023$155,2982024 (Jan to April)$181,000XG's XM career prize winnings so far (Esports Earnings)



There's been a meme in the community about how you've won more money in the last six months than you did in the last seven years. Have these discussions or the increased winnings had any impact

XG's Xm rates the best mid-laners in the world: GPK is #1

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We present the NA TFT Power Rankings Edition #28 in collaboration with the DTIYDK Podcast. In this episode, the podcast will discuss players' form with special guests Rainplosion and Broseph. After a few weeks of really intense TFT events, this episode is one you don't want to miss out on.


We present the NA TFT Power Rankings Edition #28 in collaboration with the DTIYDK Podcast. In this episode, the podcast will discuss players' form with special guests Rainplosion and Broseph. After a few weeks of really intense TFT events, this episode is one you don't want to miss out on.


This edition's live stream will take place on April 25, 2024 at 7.30 PT featuring Rainplosion and Broseph as special guests.


This edition's live stream will take place on April 25, 2024 at 7.30 PT featuring Rainplosion and Broseph as special guests.


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