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Did Jeffrey Epstein Spend $4253 on CSGO AWP Dragon Lore?

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Did Jeffrey Epstein Spend $4253 on CSGO AWP Dragon Lore?

A tweet from popular Counter-Strike media outlet RazedEsports has gone viral across X (formerly Twitter), featuring a Dragon Lore purchase worth $4253 by Jeffrey Epstein, but before you go about sharing the news, let’s take a deep dive and closely examine the extraordinary claims before taking it as fact.

What is AWP Dragon Lore?

AWP Dragon Lore is an extremely rare and arguably the most popular skin from CS:GO, which has now been carried over to CS2. Since its introduction in the game as a part of the Cobblestone Collection, the skin has maintained an extremely high price and still finds its place as one of the dream items for collectors. The AWP skin is unmistakable, with a detailed dragon artwork that goes on the market for as high as $500,000 for the Souvenir editions and rare floats.

What does the Tweet claim?

According to the viral tweet, Jeffrey Epstein is suggested to be paying $4235 for an AWP Dragon lore. The tweet cites an email where Epstein is seen explaining the money spent to an anonymous person.

Fact Check

It goes without saying that some people believed it to be true in light of the revelations of Epstein’s highly diversified criminal empire. The viral tweet follows news of his interest in the Esports industry as a whole and taking notice of how competitive esports, built around the likes of Counter Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Call of Duty, has upscaled from a niche interest to a global industry.

Email to Jeffrey Epstein Shows Focus on Counter Strike and the Esports Economy
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As for the claims of the tweet:
  • There’s no official communication from Valve backing the claims.
  • The claim was not found.
  • Fact-checkers have found the real message, which has supposedly been doctored, where the original document actually refers to $25.95 for Fortnite VBucks.
Original Document via Justice Department of USA.

Myth Busted: Jeffrey Epstein buying Dragon Lore Post is Fake

From the information at hand, the post is anything but factual, and given that several fact checkers have pointed out the real message, this looks like nothing more than a publicity stunt. This specific claim circulating online has no credible substantiation and goes to show how viral internet posts can be more hype than truth.

Fortnite Love and Legends Update Roadmap Revealed

Sonu Banerjee
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Fortnite Love and Legends Update Roadmap Revealed

With the highly anticipated Fortnite 39.40 update just around the corner, Epic Games has revealed the full roadmap for the game’s ‘Love and Legends’ event. 

The 39.40 update will kick off the Valentine event in Fortnite while also introducing a bunch of exciting cosmetics including the Chappell Roan crossover skin. Alongside these new additions, players will also be able to see various bug fixes and other changes following the upcoming patch.

In this article, we’ll go through everything we know so far about the Fortnite ‘Love and Legends’ update and what you can expect in the battle royale over the course of the month.

Fortnite Love and Legends Event Release Date & Downtime

Epic Games has confirmed that the Fortnite Love and Legends event will kick off on February 5 with the 39.40 update.

The devs have also shed light on the detailed roadmap of the event in an X post on the official Fortnite handle.

Note that players will have to sit through a period of downtime before they can tune into the Fortnite for v39.40 update. The downtime is scheduled to begin starting 4 am ET, with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.

The downtime for the Fortnite 39.40 update is expected to take around 90 minutes, which means the servers are likely to be back up and running by 5:30 am ET.

Fortnite Love and Legends Event Roadmap

Taking a look at the Fortnite ‘Love and Legends’ event roadmap, we can see that there’s a ton of new content in store for the game’s player base over the next month.

Players will be able to enjoy Power Hours, lots of free and paid cosmetics, and other gameplay changes. Nitemare Island will be returning to Fortnite on February 13th, while the OG Ice Storm event will kick off starting February 15th.

Fans can check out the detailed event roadmap for Fortnite Love and Legends below:

New CS2 Update Improves Performance & Spectator Mode Alongside Various Map Fixes

Sonu Banerjee
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New CS2 Update Improves Performance & Spectator Mode Alongside Various Map Fixes

Valve has rolled out a new update for Counter-Strike 2 on February 5, and it brings with it various fixes and improvements to the shooter.

While the new CS2 patch isn’t the biggest we’ve seen recently, it does include some much-needed fixes to the game’s spectator mode, alongside performance improvements. There are also some adjustments to Anubis, while the community map Poseidon is also seeing an update.

Moving forward, switching first-person spectator targets will no longer reset viewmodel animations. An issue where physics calculations far from the origin would cause performance issues has also been fixed.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the latest CS2 update.

CS2 February 5 Update: Patch Notes Revealed

Here are the detailed patch notes for the February 5 CS2 update, as revealed by Valve:

[ MISC ]

  • Fixed a case where switching firstperson spectator targets would cause viewmodel animations to reset.
  • Fixed a case where physics calculations far from the origin were causing performance issues.

[ MAPS ]

Anubis

  • Adjusted player clipping around new drop.
  • Adjusted grenade clipping around connector (e-box :P) hole and old drop.

Poseidon

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)

How to Play Valorant in Stretched Resolution

Aritra Patra
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How to Play Valorant in Stretched Resolution

Valorant was designed with a 16:9 aspect ratio in mind, but the community has never received that memo. From CS pros to ranked players, stretched resolutions are still one of the hottest contested edges of Riot’s tac-shooter – and you can still play this way in 2026 without worrying about a ban in casual play.

Stretched resolutions (usually 4:3, such as 1280×960 or 1024×768) give the impression of wider character models on your screen. This is often preferred by players who feel it is easier to track and micro-manage, especially if they have experience playing CS with years of muscle memory on a stretched resolution. You’ll give up horizontal FOV and image quality for the illusion of “bigger targets” and a slight FPS increase.

How to Play Valorant in Stretched Resolution?

  • Create a custom resolution in your GPU panel.
    • On NVIDIA, use Control Panel → Change Resolution → Customize → Create Custom Resolution (common picks: 1280×960, 1440×1080).​
    • On AMD, use Adrenalin → Display → Custom Resolutions and add your stretched res, matching refresh rate, and timings.
  • Force the image to fill the screen.
    • In both NVIDIA and AMD software, set Scaling Mode to Full-screen/Full Panel so the image stretches instead of adding black bars.
  • Match it in Valorant.
    In-game, go to Settings → Video → General, select the same resolution and set Aspect Ratio to Fill, then apply. If your desktop and GPU scaling are configured correctly, Valorant will now appear stretched.

Optimal Stretched Resolutions for Valorant

If you’re unsure about which resolution to choose, here are a few commonly used ones:

  • 1600×900
  • 1440×1080
  • 1280×960

The 1440×1080 resolution is particularly popular as it doesn’t overly pixelate the game on high-res monitors.

The decision to use stretched resolution ultimately depends on your personal preferences and needs. While it can offer higher FPS, lower input lag, and a larger crosshair, it doesn’t provide a competitive advantage. The models’ proportions, crosshair, and environment remain the same as with the native resolution.

BGMI Redeem Codes Today (5 February 2026): Unlock Blissful Backpack and More Rewards

Aditya Parsutkar
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BGMI Redeem Codes Today (5 February 2026): Unlock Blissful Backpack and More Rewards

KRAFTON India has released a fresh BGMI redeem code, enabling players to unlock the Blissful Back. The cosmetic backpack adds a new visual option for players looking to personalise their loadout in BGMI as part of the ongoing redeem code campaign. Check out the BGMI redeem codes.

BGMI Redeem Codes Today (5 February 2026): KRAFTON India Offers Exciting Rewards for Players

Redeem codes are valid until 28th February 2026 and can be redeemed only on BGMI’s official website.

Redeem Codes:

  • IGZCZSBKUBDBGBTB
  • IGZDZRKRBGHCM3WC
  • IGZEZ9HCG6NHGKM5
  • IGZFZVE8J4EUWGCV
  • IGZGZ5N3S9KEQPC7
  • IGZHZUXQSWUUEQW5
  • IGZIZ34CU96J5CGX
  • IGZJZ7GSPAX9U5JU
  • IGZKZPSNQ993EXF3
  • IGZLZWNBU7MNR9CP
  • IGZMZ998CDQSJHXP
  • IGZNZ8S654BNHHWN
  • IGZOZPPDNMCNWWF9
  • IGZPZJQSDU5KQPCD
  • IGZQZN3WE4MTHTV7
  • IGZRZNP577BJ97EP
  • IGZVZ48KC5JKFK34
  • IGZTZGMGC5V8B3S7
  • IGZUZ5UVEEVWMUB6
  • IGZBAZ3TC6D7X8CK
  • IGZBBZR75XD6JU8H
  • IGZBCZPAEECRD368
  • IGZBDZAGJRA4FR4H
  • IGZBEZA45DW54SX6
  • IGZBFZN45XUFPBDJ
  • IGZBGZ8KHN8KRA4J
  • IGZBHZ8TU8XQUX5V
  • IGZBIZRR6G43E5NW
  • IGZBJZQRQQNTFRB3
  • IGZBKZD9C8S45HX7
  • IGZBLZDETR4SP7RB
  • IGZBMZKT9R959HCH
  • IGZBNZUPEVBMDGVJ
  • IGZBOZRQJSDDHCUB
  • IGZBPZPTUQ4X33QD
  • IGZBQZPSRFWU9VCX
  • IGZBRZ55UJFQQAU9
  • IGZBVZBSVP9JCDNS
  • IGZBTZ54BMT6GSEW
  • IGZBUZN8E9UHPWV7
  • IGZCAZPPDFB7PVGX
  • IGZCBZCPC5UAQ7BP
  • IGZCCZP3QUAESG5E
  • IGZCDZ9ARGW5VB4R
  • IGZCEZQQ4K7NPNAQ
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  • IGZCGZWKGDV7WV5M
  • IGZCHZD5985UB5XG
  • IGZCIZU9WA4RMCXE
  • IGZCJZSJUDCBT4E3
  • IGZCKZE3DE8G5F83
  • IGZCLZJ8UPCMG6T5
  • IGZCMZH7JFTDE3ET
  • IGZCNZA4MSBBMP56
  • IGZCOZW34U4F36DE
  • IGZCPZUXXN7CRDED
  • IGZCQZ8GUHP9QFVM
  • IGZCRZD4WCSDXKJS
  • IGZCVZM4ED56CMNJ

Read More: BGMI 4.3 Update Release Date in March 2026? Check BGMI New Update Date

Steps to redeem

Players can follow these simple steps to claim their rewards:

  • Step 1: Go to the Redeem section on BGMI’s official website www.battlegroundsmobileindia.com/redeem
  • Step 2: Enter your Character ID
  • Step 3: Enter the Redemption Code
  • Step 4: Enter the verification/ Captcha code → A message will confirm “Code redeemed successfully”
  • Step 5: The reward will be delivered via in-game mail

Rules to Remember:

  • A maximum of 10 users can redeem each code on a first-come first served basis
  • A user cannot redeem a code twice
  • Users must claim their rewards via in-game mail within 7 days or the mail will expire
  • If a player is among the first 10 users to redeem the code, a message will confirm “Code redeemed successfully”. Otherwise, users will see “Code expired” or a similar message
  • Each user account can redeem only one code per day
  • Redeem codes cannot be used via guest accounts
  • Rewards must be claimed within 30 days from receiving the in-game mail
    For the latest updates, follow BGMI’s official YouTube, Instagram and Facebook pages.

What Are BGMI Redeem Codes?

BGMI redeem codes are special codes that give you free rewards in the game. KRAFTON shares these codes, and you can use them to get free skins, outfits, gun upgrades and other items. You don’t need to spend any money. You just enter the code on the BGMI redeem website, and the reward comes to your in-game mail. It is an easy and free way to get new items in BGMI.

BGIS 2026 Round 2 Day 1: Match Timings, Teams, Where to Watch, and More

Aditya Parsutkar
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BGIS 2026 Round 2 Day 1: Match Timings, Teams, Where to Watch, and More

BGIS 2026 Round 2 Day 1 will be played today, February 5, 2026. A total of six matches will be played on Erangel, Miramar, and Rondo. The 512 qualified teams from Round 1 and The Grind will compete in this stage to secure qualification for Round 3. Fans can check the BGIS 2026 Round 2 Day 1 schedule, teams, where to watch details, format, and more.

BGIS 2026 Round 2 Day 1: Schedule and Teams

MatchMapGroupTime
Match 1RondoTBA3:00 PM
Match 2ErangelTBA3:40 PM
Match 3ErangelTBA4:20 PM
Match 4ErangelTBA5:00 PM
Match 5MiramarTBA5:40 PM
Match 6MiramarTBA6:20 PM

Groups

Krafton has not yet revealed the groups that will be playing today. We will update this article as soon as Krafton officially announces the group details.

Read More: BGMI 4.3 Update Release Date in March 2026? Check BGMI New Update Date

BGIS 2026 Round 2 will be played from February 5 to February 8, 2026. This round will run for four matchdays and will feature a total of 512 teams competing to move one step closer to the next stage of the tournament. It is one of the most important rounds, as a large number of teams fight for limited qualification spots.

Most of the teams in Round 2 come from Round 1, with 496 teams successfully making it through the earlier stage. Along with them, eight teams from The Grind Group D also enter Round 2 after finishing at the top of their group. Additionally, the bottom eight teams from The Grind Group C are included in this round, giving them another chance to stay alive in the tournament.

All 512 teams are divided into 32 groups, and each group consists of 16 teams. The matches are spread across multiple days to ensure fair competition. During Round 2, every team will play a total of six matches, and their overall performance across these games will decide their future in the tournament.

At the end of Round 2, only 240 teams will qualify for BGIS 2026 Round 3. From each group, the top seven teams will qualify directly. Along with them, the top 16 teams from the remaining non-qualified teams across all groups will also advance based on their points. All other teams will be eliminated from the tournament.

Where to watch Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2026?

Fans can enjoy all matches of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2026 on the official YouTube channel of Krafton India Esports in Hindi and English.

Free Fire Redeem Codes for Indian Server Today (5 February 2026): New FF Max Codes Released

Aditya Parsutkar
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Free Fire Redeem Codes for Indian Server Today (5 February 2026): New FF Max Codes Released

Free Fire Max players in India have received a fresh set of Free Fire redeem codes today (5 February 2026). These new codes give players a chance to collect free in-game rewards such as diamonds, premium outfits, weapon skins, gloo wall skins, characters, loot crates, and many more exclusive items. Garena releases new redeem codes regularly, and today, a total of 30 new codes have been made available for the Indian server. Players can redeem these rewards directly through the official Free Fire Max redemption website before the codes expire. Check out all Free Fire Redeem Codes Indian Server.

What Are Free Fire Max Redeem Codes?

Free Fire Max redeem codes are short 12–16 character alphanumeric combinations released by Garena. These codes unlock different in-game rewards like diamonds, bundles, skins, characters, vouchers, and more. Each code can be used only once per account, and the validity period is usually short. Because they expire quickly, players should redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the rewards.

Free Fire Redeem Codes Indian Server Today

Here are the latest codes available for today. These codes are active for the Indian server and can be claimed through the official redemption site:

  • K7Q4-M9L2-VR8J
  • P1QP-8L6M-RV5K
  • Z9QH-3K7L-VJ4P
  • A5QP-2M8K-RL6V
  • M4QK-9L1M-VR7P
  • R8QP-6K5M-NL2V
  • F2QJ-7M4L-RP9V
  • V6MJ-8Q1L-VK5R
  • D3QP-9L7M-RP2J
  • N5QK-4M8L-VR6P
  • J9QP-1M6K-NL7V
  • E7QH-5K2L-VP8R
  • S8PL-6M9L-RK1V
  • Y2QP-4K7M-VR5J
  • O6QK-8L1M-RP9R
  • L1QP-9M5K-NV6L
  • X7QJ-4K8M-VP2V
  • R9MJ-6Q2L-RV1K
  • H4QP-8L5M-NP7R
  • B6QK-7M9L-VR2J
  • T1QH-4K6L-RP8J
  • C9PL-5M2L-VK7V
  • M8QP-1K7M-RV6R
  • G3QK-6M4L-VL9V
  • Y5QP-2L9M-NP8J
  • D7QH-8M1L-RV4K
  • N2PL-9K6M-VP5R
  • J4QP-5M3K-RV8L
  • E6QK-7L2M-VJ1R
  • S9QH-4M8L-RP6J

Redeem these codes quickly, as they may expire at any time.

Read More: Free Fire OB53 Update Advance Server: Date, Time, Registration, and More

How to Redeem Free Fire Max Codes

To redeem, players need to visit the official Garena Free Fire Max rewards redemption website. After opening the site, they must log in using their preferred platform, such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, VK, or Apple ID. Once logged in, players can enter any redeem code in the text box and click the confirm button. The reward is then processed and delivered to the player’s in-game mailbox within the next 24 hours. Only bound accounts are eligible to receive rewards, so guest accounts must be linked before redemption.

Important Information for Players

All cosmetic items received through redeem codes will appear in the vault section inside the lobby. Diamonds and gold will be added automatically to the player’s account balance. Expired codes or region-mismatched codes will not work, and the system will show an error message if a code is invalid. If players face any issues while redeeming rewards, they can reach out to Garena customer service for assistance.

About Free Fire Max

Free Fire Max is an enhanced version of Garena Free Fire, designed to offer players a more immersive and polished battle royale experience. Launched on September 18, 2021, the game features improved graphics, better visual effects, smoother gameplay, and detailed character models. This upgraded version quickly became popular in India due to its fast-paced matches, unique characters with special abilities, and well-optimized performance on mobile devices. It remains one of the most played battle royale games in the country.

IEM Krakow Playoffs Bracket Announced

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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IEM Krakow Playoffs Bracket Announced

The playoff bracket for IEM Kraków 2026 is now confirmed after the conclusion of the groups, therefore setting the stage for an exciting weekend of Counter-Strike in Kraków, Poland. Following a week of intense, weeklong Counter-Strike 2 matches, six teams have made it out to the Tauron arena, with all of them being equally potent to make a deep run in the event.

Spirit and Vitality, being the first two teams to make it out of Stage 2, go to show that they have carried their form from the year before and look to build on their success here in Krakow. The next two are being G2 and Aurora, while they lost their opening games, grinding it out of tough brackets makes them quite the threat. Qualifying on the last day of the event was MOUZ, who cruised past FaZe and Falcons on the same day, and FURIA, who outlasted NAVI and dominated Astralis to make it here.

With tons of storylines to look out for, we have a tough but competitive bracket where a few upsets would not be surprising for the community.

Playoff Matches

DateTime (IST)Match TypeTeam 1Team 2
06/02/202620:15QuarterfinalFURIAAurora
06/02/202623:30QuarterfinalG2MOUZ
07/02/202620:15SemifinalSpiritFURIA / Aurora winner
07/02/202623:30SemifinalVitalityG2 / MOUZ winner
08/02/202618:003rd Place DeciderSemifinal LoserSemifinal Loser
08/02/202621:30Grand FinalSemifinal WinnerSemifinal Winner

Prize Pool

Not the highest of ESL events, but a total of $1.25 million will be distributed to the teams based on their finishing in the event.

  • 🏆 1st: $460,000 + ESL Grand Slam notch
  • 🥈 2nd: $216,000
  • 🥉 3rd: $131,000
  • 4th: $85,000
  • 5th–6th: $61,000
  • 7th–8th: $38,000

Talent

Hosts & Presenters
  • Freya “Freya” Spiers
  • Oliver “OJ Borg” D’Anastasi
  • Eefje “sjokz” Depoortere
Pundits
  • Janko “YNk” Paunović
  • Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen
    • One mystery analyst
Casters
  • SPUNJ, Machine, JustHarry, Hugo, moses, Dinko, Ne0kai, Skriv, Xner, Phy

While Spodek will be missed, we are expected to see a bigger and more vibrant arena in Krakow. Only time can tell if the playoffs live upto the hype of the IEM Katowice, but for now, it looks like Krakow has all the ingredients to make it a smashing success.

Generative AI Has “Zero Part” in GTA 6, Take Two CEO Confirms

Sonu Banerjee
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Generative AI Has “Zero Part” in GTA 6, Take Two CEO Confirms

Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the parent company behind Rockstar Games and some of the biggest franchises in gaming, has confirmed that generative AI will have no role to play in the development of Grand Theft Auto 6.

In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Zelnick clarified that while the company has long made extensive use of AI across its operations, the technology has had “zero part” in what Rockstar Games has been building with the upcoming Grand Theft Auto title.

“On the topic of AI, I’ve been enthusiastic since the very beginning,” he said. “This company’s products have always been built with machine learning and artificial intelligence. We’ve actually always been a leader in the space, and right now we have hundreds of pilots and implementations across our company, including within our studios.”

Despite Take-Two actively embracing AI to “drive efficiencies” and “reduce costs” throughout the company, Zelnick reassured fans that nothing in GTA 6 has been procedurally generated, claiming that this creative approach is what sets it apart from its competitors.

“Specifically with regards to GTA 6, Generative AI has zero part in what Rockstar Games is building,” he continued. “Their worlds are handcrafted. That’s what differentiates them. They’re built from the ground up, building by building, street by street, neighborhood by neighborhood. They’re not procedurally generated, they shouldn’t be. That’s what makes great entertainment.”

Needless to say, Zelnick’s comments come as a welcome reassurance to gamers throughout the world. At a time when generative AI is increasingly viewed with skepticism, especially when it comes to creativity and artistic integrity, the confirmation that Rockstar is sticking to its traditional development philosophy has allowed fans to breathe a collective sigh of relief.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, barring any unforeseen delays.

Chappel Roan Coming to Fortnite: Regional Dates & Times Revealed

Aritra Patra
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Chappel Roan Coming to Fortnite: Regional Dates & Times Revealed

Epic Games has announced Chappell Roan as the headliner for Fortnite Festival Season 13, which will be released tomorrow in a colorful crossover event that combines pop stardom with battle royale pizzazz.

The new collaboration will be available on February 5, 2026, as part of the v39.40 update. This will also correspond with Fortnite‘s Chapter 6 Season 1, which is currently in progress and features a demon hunter theme that Roan’s electric personality will further amplify.

When is Chappel Roan Coming to Fortnite

RegionLocal TimeDate
North America (PT)6:00 AMFeb 5
North America (ET)9:00 AMFeb 5
Canada (ET)9:00 AMFeb 5
Brazil (BRT)11:00 AMFeb 5
United Kingdom (GMT)2:00 PMFeb 5
Europe (CET)3:00 PMFeb 5
India (IST)7:30 PMFeb 5
Japan (JST)11:00 PMFeb 5
Australia (AEDT)1:00 AMFeb 6

Two legendary skins top the list. The “Roan of Arc” knight armor skin from her 2024 VMAs show, available as an Item Shop bundle (estimated 3,200-3,500 V-Bucks), and the Pink Pony Club tour skin, unlocked by the Heartcore Music Pass (1,400 V-Bucks or Fortnite Crew subscription). Each bundle comes with additional items such as the Flaming Sword pickaxe, Femininomenon emote, Pink Pony sidekick, and Midwest Princess instruments (keytar, drumset, and microphone).

Leaked by insiders, the skins have been building hype for weeks, now confirmed by Epic’s announcement. Roan’s Grammy-winning success and songs such as “Good Luck, Babe!” make her an ideal Festival guest, as she has already announced her love for the game.

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