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Vitality to Face FURIA in IEM Krakow Grand Finals

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Vitality to Face FURIA in IEM Krakow Grand Finals

Team Vitality is going to the Grand Finals of Intel Extreme Masters Krakow over MOUZ. Winners of Katowice 2025, Vitality are in the prime position to defend their title against an in-form FURIA looking to stop them.

VETO

  • MOUZ removed Anubis
  • Vitality removed Ancient
  • MOUZ picked Nuke
  • Vitality picked Dust2
  • MOUZ removed Overpass
  • Vitality removed Inferno
  • Mirage was left over

Map 1: Nuke; Pick: MOUZ; Winner: Vitality

A solid 6-0 start on the defence put MOUZ on the backfoot right from the get-go. As MOUZ tried to recover, Vitality’s early lead gave them the perfect cushion with an 8-4 scoreline. Starting the second half by winning the pistol, Vitality lost their second round to an unlikely force from MOUZ. Mustering a few rounds, MOUZ managed to get a few rounds as Vitality took back momentum, preventing a MOUZ comeback, making it a few more rounds before a streak of 3 closed the game with a dominant scoreline. ZyWoo and Ropz coming in with multiple high-impact rounds gave Vitality the necessary firepower to put down MOUZ.

Map 2: Dust2; Pick: Vitality; Winner: Vitality

Vitality hit the board after losing the pistol with a clean force buy conversion and therefore went on the path to dominate on offense. The MOUZ defence managed to win some rounds, which were few and far between, leading to a dominant offence laid out by Vitality. From a tight scoreline of 7-5, Vitality continued their domination on their defence. A 5-0 start to the second half saw that Vitality hit a series point without dropping a single round. MOUZ did pull in a round before Vitality closed the series in the following round to win the series with a 2-0 scoreline. 18 kills from ZyWoo cemented a solid win for Vitality to put his team into the Grand Finals.

MOUZ, having dominated the likes of Falcons, FaZe, and G2, have taken down big scalps in this event, and for them to go out without putting up an actual fight against Vitality speaks to the levels the reigning Major champions are at.

FURIA Stuns Spirit to Reach IEM Krakow Grand Finals

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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FURIA Stuns Spirit to Reach IEM Krakow Grand Finals

FURIA is in the Grand Finals of Intel Extreme Masters Krakow, beating Team Spirit 2-1. Having outlasted them in Mirage, followed by a tough beating in Dust2 and returning the favour on Nuke, FURIA showed up with another top-tier performance, continuing the momentum.

VETO

  • FURIA removed Ancient
  • Spirit removed Inferno
  • FURIA picked Mirage
  • Spirit picked Dust2
  • FURIA removed Anubis
  • Spirit removed Overpass
  • Nuke was left over

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: FURIA; Winner: FURIA

With a successful retake kicking off the defence for Spirit, FURIA managed to level the scoreline by converting the following round. Winning 6 rounds on the back of that, the Brazilian side found themselves in a 6-2 lead, only to give up the final round to Spirit’s defence and level the scoreline before switching sides. Despite Spirit taking the early lead with a sh1ro clutch, FURIA fought hard to take back control, countering Spirit’s mid-heavy plays round after round. Little by little, the South Americans built a solid scoreline on the defence to hit map point before Spirit won the final two rounds of the series to level the scoreline. Getting back on the scoreboard in the first round of OT, FURIA managed to pull in two consecutive wins in the second half to close the first map and take an early lead. A 30 kill AWP masterclass laid out by FURIA’s young gun molodoy proved to be too much for the CIS side to handle and became instrumental in giving his side the 14-13 win.

Map 2: Dust2; Pick: Spirit ; Winner: Spirit

A quick 1v2 clutch from YEKINDAR sent FURIA to winning ways to kick off the game. While Spirit managed to go toe to toe with them, FURIA remained largely dominant, with Spirit chiming in for a few rounds, making the half very competitive. Switching sides with a 7-5 lead, FURIA gave away the lead to Spirit as they ran a 7-0 streak to close out the game and level the scoreline in dominant fashion. From a close loss on map 1, Spirit levelled the scoreline with a 13-8 win. After a slow start to the series, donk showed up big time for his side to take the series to a 3rd map, dropping 23 kills while zontix showed up with impact across both halves.

Map 3: Nuke; Pick: Decider; Winner: FURIA

Following a disappointing defeat, FURIA got off to a better start with a 6-0 start on the offense of Nuke before Spirit could see a round. Total domination on the offence saw the Brazilians dismantle the Spirit defence piece by piece with a proactive approach. Spirit managed 2 rounds to make a total of 3 by the end of the first half, as FURIA got one foot in the finals before switching sides. 4-0 start for Spirit cut the scoreline, and as they were on the verge of mounting a comeback, FURIA picked up the momentum once again. Winning their first round on the defence, FURIA picked up the 4 rounds they needed and closed the map with little effort. With all the experience on the FURIA side, the young gun of Molodoy came up with the second huge map of the day, with 24 kills to send this team through.

Spirit under a new IGL hasn’t exactly been the team everyone expected them to be, but for them to go out in this fashion is anything but unexpected, given how put-together this FURIA side is. Only time can tell if Magixx as an IGL will work out for this side, but this exit in this fashion should call for introspection within the team.

TEZ FFMIC 2026 Spring Kolkata City Qualifiers Paused, Matches to Resume Online

Aditya Parsutkar
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TEZ FFMIC 2026 Spring Kolkata City Qualifiers Paused, Matches to Resume Online

Garena has shared an important update regarding the TEZ FFMIC 2026 Spring Kolkata City Qualifiers, bringing clarity to teams who were waiting to compete in the city rounds. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Kolkata City Qualifiers have been temporarily paused. However, the organisers have assured players that Kolkata will not lose its slot in the tournament, and the qualifiers will continue in an online format instead.

This update was officially confirmed by the TEZ FFMIC Organising Team through social media, helping ease concerns among registered teams.

TEZ FFMIC 2026 Spring Kolkata City Qualifiers Paused, Matches to Resume Online

According to the official announcement, the Kolkata City Qualifiers were paused due to unavoidable reasons. While the organisers did not specify the exact cause, they confirmed that the situation has been handled and matches will resume shortly.

The most important part of the update is that the Kolkata City Qualifiers will now be played online, starting at 6 PM. This change ensures that all teams still get a fair chance to compete without any loss of opportunity.

Garena and TEZ also clarified that all registered teams will remain valid. Teams do not need to re-register or change any details. The competition will continue using the same group allocations, match format, and structure that were originally planned for the city qualifiers.

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For teams that successfully registered for the Kolkata City Qualifiers, this update brings relief. Since the qualifiers are moving online, players can now compete from their own setups without traveling to a physical venue.

The organisers also mentioned that further details about the updated schedule will be shared soon. Teams are advised to stay active on official Free Fire and TEZ FFMIC social media handles to avoid missing any announcements.

Overall, this decision helps maintain competitive integrity while ensuring that Kolkata remains an important part of FFMIC 2026 Spring.

The temporary pause of the TEZ FFMIC 2026 Spring Kolkata City Qualifiers is only a short delay and not a cancellation. With the event shifting to an online format, all registered teams will still compete under the same rules and groups. Garena and the organising team have thanked players for their patience and cooperation, promising more updates soon.

French President Reassures Gamers: “I Love Video Games,” But Urges Study on Youth Impact

Sonu Banerjee
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French President Reassures Gamers: “I Love Video Games,” But Urges Study on Youth Impact

Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron found himself in the headlines across the gaming world following remarks about a potential ban on violent video games during an interview with Brut.

“When [gamers] spend 5-6 hours a day killing people and constantly acting within a logic of violence, it is obvious that at some point it affects them,” a rough translation of Macron’s statement reads. “Therefore, when they go outside or are in class and get angry about something, they completely lose control and sometimes commit the most terrible acts.”

It didn’t take long for Macron’s remarks to raise backlash within the online gaming community, with many players expressing concerns over the possibility of tighter restrictions on video games.

In response to the backlash, Macron took to his official X handle on Saturday to clarify his earlier remarks.

“I’ve (once again) made gamers lose it,” Macron said in his X post, before claiming that he has always “supported” video games and pop culture.

“I have put French esports in the spotlight at the Élysée and made commitments to structure the sector and attract major events to France, which we have done.”

However, he also raised concerns about the impact that “certain content” within the gaming landscape may be having on younger audiences.

“Parents’ observation is that some young people spend their days and sometimes their nights playing,” a translated version of his post reads. “It has also often been pointed out that games rated PEGI 18 are played by children.”

“This is a major issue of public health, education, and responsibility. For physical health, especially the eyes, and mental health, when a young person no longer goes out at all because they play excessively, of course, it is worrying, and we must take it seriously.”

Lastly, he reassured gamers that what he had announced in his prior interview with Brut was “not a ban on video games,” but the “launch of a scientific, collective work to look reality in the face.”

France’s National Council on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology will lead a study on violent video games in collaboration with independent experts in the near future, aiming to “scientifically assess the impact on children and adolescents.” The findings are expected to be released around May or June, after which French authorities will determine what, if any, regulatory actions should be taken regarding such games.

MOUZ Advances to IEM Krakow Semi-Finals Defeating G2

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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MOUZ Advances to IEM Krakow Semi-Finals Defeating G2

MOUZ is in the Semi-Finals of IEM Krakow 2026, knocking G2 out in the Quarter-Finals with a 2-0 scoreline. Having been called out multiple times for being an online squad, MOUZ are changing the narrative after a poor end to the last CS2 season.

VETO

  • MOUZ removed Anubis
  • G2 removed Nuke
  • MOUZ picked Overpass
  • G2 picked Dust2
  • MOUZ removed Ancient
  • G2 removed Inferno
  • Mirage was left over

Map 1: Overpass; Pick: MOUZ; Winner: MOUZ

A clean B execute put MOUZ on the scoreboard to kick off the game. G2’s first round came off the back of a full buy on Round 4 as they managed to shut down a B execute. Winning the first round, G2 racked up 4 wins in a row before MOUZ hit the board back with an eco round, breaking G2’s economy. As MOUZ looked to cement their lead by the end of the first half, malbsMd came up huge with a deagle 3K to give his team the edge they needed to level the scoreline. The second half remained a tight affair with neither team willing to give up as MOUZ won back-to-back rounds to force the game to OT. After a stunning performance in regulation, G2 dropped the ball, managing 1 round as MOUZ pulled in 4 to take their own map in style. 28 kills from Spinx proved to be instrumental in MOUZ taking down G2 to open up the series.

Map 2: Dust2; Pick: G2; Winner: MOUZ

A 3-0 start for G2 sent huNter’s side to winning ways before MOUZ got on the board to level the scoreline. With both teams trading rounds, MOUZ and G2 closed the first half with a level scoreline before switching sides. From a 6-6 scoreline, MOUZ raced to go ahead as G2 failed to get anything more than a single round. Winning 4 rounds to close the half, MOUZ dominated G2 after a competitive first half to send them packing. Dust2, being an AWPers map, saw Torzsi topping the charts with a stunning sniper performance, dropping 18 kills and 1.33 IR.

An unfortunate exit for G2, who is still working things out as a freshly minted roster. huNter as an IGL has excelled at times, but the roster is still missing that X factor and the starpower to grind out matches on the big stage.

FURIA Wins Against Aurora to Reach IEM Krakow Semi-Finals

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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FURIA Wins Against Aurora to Reach IEM Krakow Semi-Finals

FURIA reaches the semi-finals of IEM Krakow 2026, beating Aurora 2-0. The Brazilians have kept up their momentum from 2025, and as we approach the first big event, there is no sign of them slowing down. This win sets up their semi-finals against Team Spirit, making it a highlight game of the event.

VETO

  • Aurora removed Overpass
  • FURIA removed Anubis
  • Aurora picked Dust2
  • FURIA picked Mirage
  • Aurora removed Nuke
  • FURIA removed Ancient
  • Inferno was left over

Map 1: Dust2; Pick: Aurora; Winner: FURIA

A fast-paced hit to the B site got FURIA off to a brilliant start, raking in 3 rounds to kick off the game. Aurora hit back in the first gun round, levelling the scoreline before FURIA regained the momentum. As FURIA edged into a lead, Aurora managed to pull a few rounds back and switch sides with a competitive scoreline of 7-5. Aurora cut their deficit in half with the pistol round win before FURIA converted their force, and took back momentum. Winning 3 rounds in a row, FURIA hit double digits and closed the game with another streak after dropping a round to win the map with a 13-7 scoreline. With 1.64 IR and 24 kills, KSCERATO dropped a masterclass to put his team ahead in the series.

Map 2: Mirage; Pick: FURIA; Winner: FURIA

Starting the map with a pistol win, FURIA hit the board by converting the force buy, only for FURIA to win the 3rd Round with a force of their own. FURIA dominated for the entirety of the match, with Aurora managing to retake 2 rounds in between to trail with a massive deficit by the end of the first half. Switching sides with a 9-3 lead, FURIA started their defence with two rounds before Aurora converted the first gun round, before FURIA won two more to close the game with a 13-4 scoreline. Back-to-back masterclass riflery from KSCERATO, dropping 22 kills and 1.99 IR, saw FURIA close the Quarter-Finals with a dominant performance

Aurora’s run in Krakow ends here. While they came with lots of expectations on their shoulders, their valiant efforts only got them as far as the quarter-finals. Only time will tell if the line-up works with the new name, but as they take an exit at this stage, it wouldn’t be long before we see them hitting hard in the coming events.

Valorant Lunar 2026 Event Pass Goes Live: All Rewards & End Date

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Lunar 2026 Event Pass Goes Live: All Rewards & End Date

The highly anticipated Valorant Lunar 2026 Event Pass is now live, and players only have a limited time to grab all the exclusive rewards in the pass before they’re gone for good.

The Valorant Lunar 2026 Event Pass brings with it a series of limited-time rewards that fans of the shooter are able to redeem for free by simply playing the game during the event period. These rewards include a couple of themed Player Cards, Titles, a Gun Buddy, a Spray, and some Radianite Points (RP).

In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know about the Lunar 2026 Event Pass in Valorant, including all the rewards and how long you have to redeem them.

Valorant Lunar 2026 Event Pass: All Rewards

The Valorant Lunar 2026 Event Pass includes the following free rewards for players to enjoy:

  • “Red Fortunes” Spray
  • “Horsepower” Title
  • “Tactidance” Player Card
  • “Flaming Steel” Title
  • “FA” Gun Buddy
  • “Horse Brings The Luck” Player Card
  • 20 Radianite Points

Players need to collect an escalating amount of XP per level to collect all the rewards in the Lunar New Year pass, with the final Tier requiring you to collect 22,400 XP to get the “Horse Brings The Luck” Player Card.

Valorant Lunar 2026 Event Pass End Date

The Valorant Lunar 2026 Event Pass is set to conclude on March 2, 2026, giving players just over 24 days to unlock all available rewards. Keep in mind that the end date may vary slightly depending on your game’s region.

The provided time should be more than enough for players to collect all the rewards in the pass, even if you’re not playing the game regularly. However, be sure to do your weekly challenges to get an XP boost and finish your pass as quickly as possible.

Call of Duty Mobile DMZ Recon Invitational: Schedule, Prize Pool, and Players

Satyam Kumar
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Call of Duty Mobile DMZ Recon Invitational: Schedule, Prize Pool, and Players

Call of Duty Mobile has revealed plans for a major new tournament centered around its extraction shooter mode. The inaugural DMZ Recon Invitational is scheduled to take place on February 6, 2026, bringing together prominent content creators to compete for a $50,000 prize pool.

This event marks a significant push for the game’s DMZ Recon mode, which was introduced in December 2025 as part of the Season 11 update. The tournament aims to showcase the tactical depth and high-stakes gameplay of the mode through a competitive format featuring well-known personalities from the gaming community.

Star-Studded Lineup and Format

The competition will feature 30 content creators divided into ten squads of three players each. These teams will battle against one another to secure the largest share of the $50,000 prize purse.

The roster of participants includes several notable figures from the esports and streaming worlds. Confirmed competitors include 100 Thieves founder Matt “Nadeshot” Haag, former professional player Anthony “Methodz” Zinni, and popular streamer Kalei Renay. Their involvement highlights the event’s focus on bridging the gap between casual entertainment and competitive play.

Understanding DMZ Recon

DMZ Recon serves as the mobile title’s answer to the extraction shooter genre. In this mode, players deploy into open maps with the primary objective of scavenging for loot and gear. Participants must navigate hostile environments filled with both AI-controlled enemies and rival human squads.

Success in DMZ Recon is defined by survival. Teams must successfully extract from the map to retain their collected items and progress. Failure to extract results in the loss of acquired loot, adding a layer of risk and tension to every match.

Viewer Rewards and Incentives

Fans tuning in to watch the DMZ Recon Invitational can earn exclusive in-game items. The developers have outlined a series of drops designed to reward viewership. Available prizes include in-game currency, DMZ vouchers, and a specialized DMZ Recon skin for the Song Operator. These rewards provide an immediate benefit for players looking to enhance their own experience in the mode.

The State of Call of Duty Mobile Esports in 2026

While the DMZ Recon Invitational provides an exciting start to the year, details regarding the broader 2026 esports circuit remain scarce. Following the conclusion of the 2025 World Championship, Activision has yet to release a comprehensive roadmap for the upcoming competitive season.

However, the publisher has implemented specific changes to the competitive ruleset based on player feedback from the previous year. These updates include adjustments to weapon roles, a revised map pool, and an increased round win limit for Search and Destroy matches. These technical refinements suggest that preparations for future competitive play are underway, even in the absence of a formal schedule announcement.

The invitational follows a precedent set by previous events, such as the August 2024 tournament hosted by Tencent and Garena in Asia, which featured a substantial prize pool. As the community awaits further news on the World Championship, the DMZ Recon Invitational serves as a key engagement point for fans and players alike.

Did Fortnite Remove Zero Build? How to Find the Mode After Update

Divyesh Moghe
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Did Fortnite Remove Zero Build? How to Find the Mode After Update

Players logging into Fortnite after the recent update have noticed changes to the lobby interface, leading to questions about the status of the Zero Build mode. Epic Games has not removed the mode, but its location within the menu has shifted.

The launch of the “Love and Legends” Valentine’s Day update on February 5 brought several adjustments to the user interface. These modifications have altered how players navigate to specific game modes, including the popular non-building option.

Where is Zero Build in Fortnite?

The Zero Build mode remains available in the game, though it is now situated in a more compact section of the “Discover” menu. The developers have consolidated the selection process for Battle Royale options.

Players can locate the mode by following these specific steps:

  1. Navigate to the lobby and scroll down to the “Battle Royale” category.
  2. Select “Battle Royale” and return to the main selection screen.
  3. Locate the button situated directly above the “PLAY” option.
  4. This button opens a menu where players can toggle between “Build” and “Zero Build.”
  5. After selecting “Zero Build,” players can choose their preferred team size and whether to play Ranked or Unranked.
  6. Confirm the selection by clicking “PLAY” to return to the lobby and queue for a match.

Reasons for the Interface Update

Epic Games has not provided a specific explanation for this interface adjustment. The change appears to be an effort to reduce clutter within the Discover menu, though the previous layout offered a more direct distinction between the two primary Battle Royale modes.

The update coincides with the start of the in-game Valentine’s Day event. Players can earn free rewards associated with this event by participating in matches across both standard Battle Royale and Zero Build modes.

The developers have not indicated if this menu structure is permanent. Future updates could potentially alter the navigation process again.

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