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Blast lvls up: Social Sign in, claim feature and new profile page!

Thanks to our latest updates, it has never been this easy to start playing on Blast. Don’t feel like creating or linking a wallet just yet? Not a problem! You can now worry about that once you have a prize to cash in. Anyone can compete, everyone deserves it!The new social sign-in means you can register and get started right away. Just sign-in through Google, Facebook, Twitter, or Discord. What may seem like a minor update makes all the difference.The user experience comes first: we know players just want to get hands on and play. Just a few clicks, link your gaming account and your set, get playing!Interested? Follow our comprehensible and short user guide to set you up in less than 5 minutes.Important: Avoid creating a 2nd account if you already have one linked to a wallet. More info in the user guide.But that’s not all! We have taken this opportunity to revamp the profile page. There, you will find your stats, activity on the platform, tournament history and more. You now have your own customizable banner, avatar, nickname and account details.You may have already spotted the new Profile button on the sidebar as a new and more visible way to access your own space at Blast.At the bottom you will see your social accounts, where you can link them if you'd like.If you have won a prize you will be able to claim it once it’s ready for the taking! Simply find the "claim" button on your earning section at the home page or head to your profile activity.Once it becomes available you'll find it next to the tournament that got you earnings. If you haven’t linked your account wallet already you will be prompted to do so once you attempt to claim a prize.(Little spoiler of what's to come to Blast very soon above)What are you waiting for? If you haven't joined us already, this is the perfect time to try it out. You'll be playing immediately and winning prizes in no time! Once you are ready, join the community in our Discord server and become a blaster.You'll find us active and engaging, ready to help you out and share our love for gaming. See you soon!

Starfield: The Bethesda experience takes on a galactic scale

It is no wonder that some games have trouble living up to the hype they generate before launch. As of right now, the most awaited title is called Starfield and it's just 3 months away. Bethesda's ambitious new single-player RPG promises to fulfill all sci-fi lovers' dreams. Presented as an experience without limits of exploration, Bethesda pride themselves on their latest creation.In the latest Xbox showcase, it was revealed that Starfield will be arriving September 6th. It will not only carry a unique storyline based on player choices across the universe, but include a wide list of gameplay features: customization from ships and remote bases to every character detail, a unique skill system, combat system and resource gathering.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jiDouxPU4sDuring the Starfield Direct at the end of the showcase, Bethesda devs put the emphasis on free exploration. Your next destination is solely up to you. Ranging from resource heavy planets free for the taking, wild and lushing wildlife or established zones with a lot of promising characters ready to take you on your next adventure.As one would expect from a galactic scaled civilization, there are many factions. You can find the classic good guys, space cowboys, pirates, big corporations and even make contact with an unknown organization.To take it back, there is no doubt that the game is as ambitious as it shows much promise. Even if get to explore more than 100 planets, it is as important that these don't feel like hollow experiences. It seems very challenging to produce a game that can generate enough encounters and opportunities. And to do so on an open world universal scaled playground that can be traversed all the way through.Whatever the case, this space-focused RPG game is just a few months away and has been in the making for long enough (hopefully). Will it live up to the hype or will it flop day 1? You will find it available for Xbox Series S/X and PC on launch.

Cómo crear una cuenta en Blast

https://youtu.be/VkgC1y8hmnY1. Para crear una cuenta de Blast, dirígete a app.blast.gg y elige el método de registro.Puedes iniciar sesión en la aplicación vinculando una cuenta social como Google, Facebook, Twitter o Discord. Esta puede ser la forma más popular de hacerlo, pero si es un experto del mundo web3, puedes optar por vincular tu wallet web3 para iniciar sesión y crear una cuenta de usuario.Importante: No inicies sesión con una cuenta social si ya tienes una cuenta de Blast creada con una wallet. Esto generaría una segunda cuenta que no es lo que queremos que ocurra. En su lugar, simplemente inicia sesión con tu wallet.Una vez que vincules tus cuentas desde tu perfil, podrás acceder al social sign in sin crear una cuenta nueva.¿Qué es Metamask?2. La primera vez que ingreses a Blast aparecerá una pantalla modal.Aquí podrás elegir vincular una cuenta de una plataforma social o directamente vincular una billetera web3.Al registrarte vinculando una cuenta social tu apodo será seleccionado automáticamente, pero siempre puedes editarlo en tu perfil. Pero, si optas por vincular una billetera web3, otro modal aparecerá para que decidas tu nickname en Blast:Tu apodo deberá ser único en nuestra aplicación y aceptar nuestros Términos y Condiciones, luego simplemente haz clic en Siguiente. Si tu apodo elegido ya está tomado, deberás elegir uno diferente.3. El siguiente paso para crear tu cuenta de Blast es conectar tus cuentas de juego para los diferentes juegos disponibles.Serás redirigido a la sección de tu perfil. Siempre puedes volver aquí haciendo clic en el botón de la esquina superior derecha donde verás tu nuevo apodo.En esta página de perfil verás tu actividad, estadísticas, ingresos y más.Además, podrás encontrar la dirección de tu billetera, apodo elegido y tus cuentas vinculadas.También podrás subir una imagen o avatar y personalizar tu banner para reflejar tu estilo en la página de tu perfil.Para conectar tus cuentas de juego, deberás proporcionar tu información de usuario dependiendo de los juegos que quieras jugar en Blast.Ten en cuenta que los ID de usuario son diferentes para cada juego. En este ejemplo, para competir en torneos de Warzone, deberás conectar tu ID de Activision. Para PUBG dependerá de la plataforma. Por ejemplo, si juegas el juego en PS4, deberás elegir la plataforma PSN e incluir tu ID de usuario de PS4. Encontrarás guías de usuario específicas para cada juego en este blog. Si encuentra algún problema, siempre puede comunicarse con nuestros canales de soporte en Discord.Cómo competir en torneos de CODCómo competir en torneos de PUBGCómo competir en torneos de Axie Infinity¡Verifica tus cuentas y estamos listos para jugar!Si no encuentras la guía o información que estás buscando, contáctanos vía Discord y te ayudaremos de inmediato! Saludos del equipo de Blast.

LOUD, Team Liquid and Paper Rex are the regional league VCT Champions

Competitive VALORANT's new regional format has seen the end of playoffs and crowned 3 champions. Divided into Americas, EMEA and Pacific, previous sub-regions segmented in competitive play have merged and given way to exciting blockbuster leagues at the highest level.VCT Americas saw Brazilian organization LOUD take the top in a very convincing 3-0 final against NRG. In the heart of the EMEA league, Team Liquid showed a superior 3-1 performance against the VCT LOCK//IN champions, FNATIC. The ever-growing APAC scene saw popular Indonesian squad Paper Rex take it all against the Korean DRX. The defining series went all the way to the decider map where they managed a 13-6 on Bind, taking their place as champions.Read More: League of Legends tournaments have made their way to Blast!So what comes next? With these results we have teams qualified to VALORANT Masters: Tokyo and even VALORANT Champions later on. But not only champions will take on the challenge: NRG and Evil Geniuses from Americas; Fnatic, FUT Esports and Natus Vincere from EMEA; and both DRX and T1 from Pacific.The very first year of Riot Games' fleshed out new format for the FPS has featured a one split regular league, which we'll see a change in the following years. It has proven to bring eye-catching events where the best players shine and show off in front of a wider audience.June 11 will be the time to give way for the long awaited Tokyo Masters, where the top teams of the world will collide again since last years' VALORANT Champions. They will compete for a million dollar prize pool in front of thousands. Are you hyped already? Join the discussion on our Discord server.

Thank you Campus Summit!

The highly anticipated tech-centric event Campus Summit was indeed a Blast! The Uruguayan event organizer Campus Party had its Argentinian edition last week. Innovation and entrepreneurship are key components that gather some of the greatest personalities in the space. As you may have already guessed, we were part of it once again!While the main focus of the convention revolved around artificial intelligence, it hosted a considerably large gaming area with tournaments and showmatches. For the entire Thursday you could find us connecting with curious visitors, partners and friends. But mainly, we were there as the main sponsor of WClick's CSGO Blast Challenge that took place to top off the event.Most famous argentine sport clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate faced each other online in the superclásico but over Counter-Strike. After a tense Bo3 series, the grand final belonged to Boca Jrs. Gaming, achieving a 2-1 and claiming the 1000 USD prize.Previously, popular figures of the CSGO local scene like Pibaldi, Infocsarg, Nikom and many more participated in a thrilling CS showmatch. To celebrate the occasion, they took home Blast merch with them. But it wasn't just about Counter-Strike: PS5 stations were set up all around and a Free Fire tournament took place with some of the biggest player names in the region.We saw a great opportunity in Campus Summit to start moving forward with Counter-Strike tournaments. You will find that we are expanding more than ever and the FPS was a MUST for us. Want to see for yourself, check out all active and upcoming tournaments. As to Campus Party, we were there last year and didn't want to miss out on this one! Expect us in all events that may include gaming and if you spot us come say hi! Keep at it blaster!

League of Legends tournaments have made their way to Blast!

We've been making waves with continuous growth and evolution in the world of competitive gaming. Offering a space for players and teams to showcase their skills, we are proud of our latest significant stride by integrating the iconic MOBA game. We are now hosting League of Legends tournaments.Expanding HorizonsTo begin with, one of our main goals is to house as many gaming communities as we can and help them make it their own. We know it is a never ending endeavor, but even so, we have already taken big steps forward. Popular web 2 games like PUBG and Call of Duty are prime examples, as well as our ventures into the fascinating web 3 game market with titles like Axie, Koins, and Ephere Football.The inclusion of League of Legends marks a symbolic milestone as one of the most influential and beloved MOBA games worldwide. It brings a massive player base and a rich competitive history to the platform. Its tournaments will feature Blast's self-reporting system and provide organizers with a simple and efficient way of registering progress in the app.Growth and EvolutionBy enriching our game library to include such a prominent title, Blast opens doors to new opportunities. We look to attract passionate players and teams from all corners of the globe. With each new addition, Blast solidifies its position as a leading tournament platform that caters to the diverse interests of the gaming community.Starting with a Bang!To celebrate this significant step forward, we already have a League of Legends tournament active in collaboration with our friends at Punto Gamers. Assemble your team and compete over a 50 USDT prize pool!But that's not all, we are hosting a Riot Points giveaway for two lucky winners. Make sure to check it out, you could be one of them!Want to build your own team but don't know where to start? Check out our latest user guides, we'll set you up in a second!The iconic MOBA is here to stay, we hope to see you in the Summoner's Rift. What would you like to see on Blast? Join our Discord and let us know!

The last CS:GO Major has begun!

With the introduction of Valve's new Counter-Strike entry, CS2, the game that changed esports history is about to witness its final Major event. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive shaped the industry of the competitive FPS genre for over 10 years, but Paris is the last stop for a Valve hosted event. The iconic Majors will come back in 2024 as the competition moves to the next title.CS2's launch date has been announced for Summer 2023, just a couple months away. While some got exclusive access to test the beta, the majority is counting the days left to get their hands on it. As soon as it launches, competition will move on to the new version. According to Valve's plans, there won't be a second CS Major in 2023. That means that we are witnessing the very last Global Offensive tournament hosted by them.Ten years ago, Jönköping was home to the very first Major. Hosted by DreamHack, it had a total prize pool of US$250,000 split among 16 teams. Fnatic managed to beat NIP in a 2-1 grand final and had the honor of lifting the trophy before anyone else.The expansion of the esports industry can be seen through the growth of its more iconic events. CS:GO Majors have seen more recent tournaments promoting a US$2,000,000 prize pool and presenting twenty-four teams from around the world. There is a very special shared feeling of participating and becoming the last champions of a CS:GO Major. In less than two weeks, we'll find out who will claim victory for the last time.

VALORANT Premier: From team ranked to pro, the beta is live!

Have you ever wondered if your team has what it takes to face the very best? Riot Games' FPS long awaited feature 'Premier' will give you the answer. This new mode that presents exciting opportunities for upcoming talents to test themselves against rivals of equal footing has launched its beta. That's not all: the very best will ascend beyond the Radiant rankhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d0ZoVqrWuoIt consists of three phases: Enrollment, competing in ranked play weekly, a defining tournament in search of a champion. Players will be seeded into 1 of 20 divisions in their region according to the average MMR of the team's top five players.The highest level of play in VALORANT is experienced through premade teams battling it out with the highest stakes on the line. What exactly is on the line? VALORANT Premier is the new road to pro. Yes, you heard it right! The very best will have a chance to compete against VCT regional teams and climb their way into an actual professional league.This should definitely help towards the rise up of upcoming and promising prospects to the most competitive sphere. As a side effect, it should breed new life to the game with new and returning players looking to test themselves. What do you think about this fresh new in client built feature? Let us know on Blast's Discord.

Squad up!: How to set up your own Team at Blast

In this guide, we'll learn step by step how to set up a team in Blast. If you don’t have a Blast account yet, read this first and the Spanish version of this user guide is also available for your language of choice. Make sure to link your respective gaming account to your profile, you can find how to do so in our user guides section.https://youtu.be/Z5Tsiev4iJwOnce you have created your account, we can start from the top. Players can either create their own team or join an already existing one by requesting or accepting an invite.1. You will find the "teams" button in the sidebar at app.blast.gg, go ahead and click it to visit the section.2. If you don't have any, you will be prompted to create a team. While doing so, you will be met with a pop-up to name your team. Once created, you will see it listed in the "all" and "my teams" sections.3. There, you can click on "go to team details" to check out your team's profile page and edit it to your liking. But most important, the "invite players" button on the right corner of the header will allow you to start recruiting.In this page you can also edit name, language, avatar and banner. To add on that, there is a "Tournaments" section where all competitions the team took part in will be listed.4. To ease the user experience, there are many ways to achieve the same objective. Search for the players you want on your team and a notification will let them know they have been invited while you wait for them to accept the request. In the same manner, players can request to join.5. Now that you assembled your squad, the captain will be able to join a tournament with the "Teams" requirement, given all players registered have their game account linked in their profiles. Another requirement is for the team to have enough players and if there are more than needed, the captain has to choose the fighting force for each tournament.Well? What are you waiting for, Blast keeps growing and it's time for you to squad up and show us what you got. Go out there and make a name for yourselves together. We will be expecting you blasters!