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Leaders
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Esports World Cup: Saudi Arabia's Twisted Minds Crowned Call of Duty Warzone Champions
Saudi Arabia's Twisted Minds have claimed the Call of Duty Warzone championship at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC), delivering a stellar performance that secured them the top spot. Their victory came with a $250,000 prize and 1,000 points toward the club rankings. France's Gentle Mates finished in second place, earning $150,000 and 750 points, while Russia's took third after winning the placement match, claiming $100,000 and 500 points. The U.S. team 100 Thieves rounded out the top four, collecting $75,000 and 300 points. The award ceremony, held at the stc Gaming Hall, was attended by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation. Related Topics: Sakura Garden: A Must Visit Destination in Jeddah Gen.G Esports Secures 'League of Legends' Title at Esports World Cup 2025 Russian Team Spirit Clinches Dota 2 Title at 2025 Esports World Cup Esports World Cup 2025: Prince Faisal Reveals Tournament's Grand Vision Short link : Post Views: 7 Related Stories


Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to open up the Verdansk Stadium in Warzone
For years, even Warzone players have had mixed feelings about the ominous Verdansk Stadium, ranging from anticipation to exasperation. Starting from never really being open, it was at times accessible in earlier iterations, but the return of Verdansk in Season 5 has become much more interesting: no one drops into the Stadium anymore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This time, they have to earn their way in. An Opportunity: Satellite Hijack Contract During Season 5, the opening to the Stadium roof is not default. Instead, players must go through an intriguing and limited-time challenge: Satellite Hijack Contract. Nobody would try to loot this and run away. First, you locate the Orbital Strike Crates, which are marked with red icons on the tac-map. They spawn somewhat randomly all over the map in each match (there are only 10 in each round), and opening one gives you access to the Contract. Once the Contract is underway, then the challenge begins. How To Open Stadium! (Call of Duty Warzone) Race Against Time and the Circle Time is a factor here. You get 15 minutes from entering Verdansk to complete your contract before the event timer expires for that match. Miss it, and so does the window. And three teams must also finish their own Satellite Hijack Contracts in the same match to set off the stadium-explosion event. So, it really introduces an element of unintended cooperation into a generally cutthroat game. And if the circle hears this, it may be flung over the roof from afar, killing your grand egg intentions in no time. Off. Multi-Step Mayhem: How the Contract Unfolds So, after picking up the Contract, you'll be led to a campsite where a Decrypting Tool might be waiting around beyond; if it isn't, someone's been there before you, so hunt them down. With the tool in hand, your last step is to locate and hijack a relay module. When interaction begins, you hack it, causing a red flare to shoot into the sky-a public announcement of your location. Expect a fight! How To EASILY Open VERDANSK STADIUM!! How to Unlock Stadium Three teams successfully pulling this event off mean that the roof would be spectacularly blown open by an orbital strike. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Although one could argue that the roof would be forever open after August 14, this date would be the only chance to see the dramatic in-game event unfold live. So there are rewards for those who take the challenge. What You Get for Your Effort Complete the contract and survive, then you'll unlock: The Enigma Blueprint for the CR-56 AMAX Destination Reached Spray "When the Sky Fell" Calling Card And here's some more, the moment the roof is fitted, the players can sprint to the central structure of the Stadium to find a Weapon Case. If you can hold on to it for 90 seconds in a downed state, you will receive the reward of Red Specter XMG Blueprint, a reward that is openly hiding away. How to BLOW UP STADIUM *EASTER EGG* Warzone Verdansk (Satellite Hijack Orbital Contract) Weapon Case Given how much everyone from the Warzone community has nagged for Verdansk's return, Activision could have easily just pulled out the nostalgia card. Instead, they created a living, breathing, and somewhat chaotic experience meant to make the Stadium worthy of fight. So, instead of handing over the Stadium, they made the players fight for it. They've truly given the Warzone community an event that is so much worth remembering. So, drop in, squad up, and race the circle, Verdansk Stadium isn't going to open itself.


Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to play the Resurgence Casual mode on Rebirth Island in Call of Duty Warzone?
Image via Activision. The highly anticipated Season 4 Reloaded is now here in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Just like any other mid-season refresh, this update has brought a lot of new contents with it, like new maps, game modes, weapons, and many more. Talking about game modes, Resurgence Ranked is back in action yet again with the arrival of Season 4 Reloaded. However, fans are hyped up with Resurgence Casual more. Everything you need to know about the Resurgence Casual mode in Call of Duty Warzone After the huge success of Battle Royale Casual in Season 3 of Call of Duty Warzone, Activision has yet again pulled the trigger for another casual game mode, called Resurgence Casual. Just like the original Resurgence mode, Resurgence Casual mode will have the same ruleset, except some differences. In this new game mode, a total of 44 players can take part in each match, whereas 12 will be real players and 32 are bots. Resurgence Casual takes place in Rebirth Island, where players can respawn if one of their teammates is alive. If all of your teammates get eliminated, then your match ends immediately. Initially the redeployment happens after 15 seconds, but this countdown increases as the match progresses, and ultimately respawning stops after the final Rebirth timer. As players can respawn after they die, there is no 1v1 Gulag round in this mode. Resurgence Casual is actually a great way to warm up before starting the serious business in Warzone. It's also a great way to experience the Resurgence mode in a more relaxed way, or to learn about it. Just like the Battle Royale Casual or Warzone Bootcamp mode, game progression is limited in Resurgence Casual. Also, the results in this mode won't affect your in-game progression either and doesn't count towards the eligibility for Resurgence Ranked mode. This is actually a great opportunity for the newbies as well to get accustomed with the serious vibe of Warzone, but in a less serious environment. And this mode has the potential of becoming more successful than Battle Royal Casual, because of its fast paced gameplay and easy respawn opportunities, which will suit better with the casual players. Read More: Is a new version of Rebirth Island coming to Call of Duty Warzone in Season 4 Reloaded? For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is a new version of Rebirth Island coming to Call of Duty Warzone in Season 4 Reloaded?
Image via Activision. There have been some rumors that a cel-shaded version of Rebirth Island might be coming to Call of Duty Warzone. Needless to say, Rebirth Island is one of the most popular maps in Warzone, and if fans get a new version of this map, there will be no boundaries to their excitement. Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone is going through almost the middle phase of the current season, when fans are eagerly waiting for the mid-season refresh, aka the Season 4 Reloaded update. So, fans can surely hope for a unique version of an iconic map in the coming update. Call of Duty teases cel-shaded version of Rebirth Island in Warzone As of now, there has been no confirmed release date announced for Season 4 Reloaded. But according to the previous mid-season refresh trends and the Season 4 Battle Pass countdown, we might see Season 4 Reloaded being dropped on the game on June 26, 2025. Amidst this anticipation, Activision is gradually revealing the upcoming contents in the game. For example, Beavis and Butt-Head, the iconic cartoon character duo created by Mike Judge, is coming to the game as a part of Season 4 Reloaded. Now, this is where it all began. The announcement post on Twitter by the official Call of Duty account caught the eyes of many fans. According to them, the announcement post featured Beavis and Butt-Head in Warzone setting that too in a cel–shaded version of Rebirth Island. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo A fan even went on to compare the uncanny similarities between the promotional image in the announcement post and the real Rebirth Island map. However, these are all rumors and speculations as Activision is yet to officially confirm any new version of the iconic map. Also, the developers didn't go in detail while announcing the Beavis and Butt-Head collaboration. So, everything before some concrete details should be taken with a grain of salt. However, Call of Duty did feature a handful of cel-shaded maps, like Yard in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone as part of the Season 5 update. So, all these speculations aren't absolutely baseless. Also, a cell-shaded version of Rebirth Island would be a perfect setting for the upcoming cel-shaded Operators, Beavis and Butt-Head. Read More: All the Rivals event rewards and how to get them in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 & Warzone For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here


Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Call of Duty tips & tricks: How to win in Warzone Verdansk Map in COD
Call of Duty tips & tricks: If you're diving into Call of Duty: Warzone and playing on the iconic Verdansk map, get ready for fast-paced, thrilling action. Whether you're a seasoned player or stepping into the battlefield for the first time, this map can be quite a challenge. With its updated graphics, improved mechanics, and new game features, the Verdansk map now feels more alive than ever. To help you survive longer and lead your squad to victory, we've put together 10 essential Call of Duty tips & tricks that will boost your gameplay in the Warzone Verdansk map. 1. Team Up with Friends for Better Coordination Playing in a team of 2 to 4 players who can talk and plan together is one of the best tips for Warzone. Communication is the key to victory in Call of Duty. When you're playing with friends, you can strategise, share loot, and revive each other when needed. Random teammates may not cooperate, and this can lead to early defeat. 2. Always Keep an Eye on the Minimap and Compass The minimap and compass in Warzone are vital tools. They help you know the direction of gunfire, the location of enemies, and safe areas. A useful trick: go to your settings and change the minimap shape to 'square'. This shows a larger area, giving you more information at a glance and improving your awareness on the Verdansk map. 3. Use Tactical Grenades Wisely Tactical equipment like stun grenades, flashbangs, and smoke bombs can completely change the outcome of a battle. Throwing a stun grenade at the right moment can stop an entire squad in their tracks. Use these to your advantage, especially when storming buildings or escaping ambushes. They're more powerful than they seem. 4. Adapt Your Strategy Each Match One of the best Call of Duty Warzone tips is to stay flexible. Every match in the Verdansk map is different. What worked in one game may fail in another. Keep learning, try new tactics, and don't be afraid to change your playstyle. Turning off background music also helps – you'll hear footsteps and gunshots more clearly. 5. Choose Weapons and Attachments Carefully In Call of Duty, every gun feels different depending on its attachments. Use the Gunsmith feature to study your weapons and customise them for your gameplay style. Pick weapons that suit close, mid, or long-range combat based on the situation in Verdansk. Smart choices here can win you more fights. 6. Manage Inventory Fast During Looting The updated looting system in Warzone makes it easier to pick up gear quickly. The faster you collect weapons, armour, and cash, the better your chances of surviving early battles. Drop anything unnecessary, keep what's useful, and always be ready to move. Quick decisions here can give you the upper hand. 7. Build the Perfect Loadout in Gunsmith Your loadout is your lifeline in Warzone. Go to Gunsmith and create loadouts that suit your playstyle. Have one for aggressive play and another for long-range defence. Switch between them depending on the match type and map conditions. A balanced loadout increases your survival chances in Verdansk. 8. Use the Ping System to Stay in Sync Warzone's ping system is perfect when you're not using voice chat. Use it to mark enemy locations, loot, or places to move. It's now more accurate and user-friendly, helping your team move and fight as a unit. Mastering the ping system is one of the smartest Call of Duty tips. 9. Complete Contracts for Extra Rewards During every match, you'll find contracts – small missions that give you rewards like cash, loot, and intel. Completing them gives your team more money to buy killstreaks, UAVs, or revive fallen players. They also give you objectives to focus on rather than just wandering around. 10. Use Vehicles to Cover Long Distances The Verdansk map is massive, and walking everywhere can slow you down. Use vehicles like ATVs, helicopters, or trucks to move fast across zones. Learn how each vehicle works, and practice shooting while on the move. A well-timed escape or vehicle push can be the difference between life and death. Mastering the Call of Duty: Warzone Verdansk map takes time, practice, and smart thinking. These 10 tips and tricks are designed to help you improve your game and survive longer, whether you're playing solo or in a squad. Keep adapting, stay alert, and soon you'll be leading your team to the final circle and grabbing that sweet victory. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.