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Marvel Rivals PvE Zombie Mode Release Date

Sonu Banerjee
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Marvel Rivals PvE Zombie Mode Release Date

On October 17, 2025, NetEase caught the Marvel Rivals community by surprise with the announcement of a brand-new PvE mode for its hero shooter. The upcoming Marvel Zombies mode marks the game’s first-ever PvE experience, but when exactly is it releasing?

Marvel Rivals PvE Game Mode

Details of the new Marvel Rivals PvE Zombie mode have already been disclosed by NetEase, along with a first look at it in a recent trailer. In this upcoming mode, players can take control of Thor, Blade, Magik, Jeff, and The Punisher as they battle through endless waves of zombies and take on deadly bosses alongside their friends.

Note that each hero available to play in the Marvel Rivals PvE mode has been given new and unique abilities to help them survive the zombie outbreak. You can catch a glimpse of these powers in the official trailer.

“You’ll have to survive the horde, go toe-to-toe with Zombie Namor and The Queen of the Dead as bosses, and fight to save the world from getting totally zombified,” Marvel Rivals Executive Producer Danny Koo said when describing this mode.

Marvel Rivals Zombies Release Date

As already confirmed by the devs, Marvel Rivals Zombies will be officially added to the game with its next update on October 23, 2025. While the exact timing hasn’t been confirmed yet, players can expect the new PvE mode to go live around 2 am PT.

Valve Introduces Conflict of Interest Declaration for Players and Teams

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Valve Introduces Conflict of Interest Declaration for Players and Teams

To set a new standard for transparency in esports, Valve has introduced a system for players to declare a “Conflict of Interest ” ahead of tournaments. They believe that having such information ahead of events will improve the fairness of the events, given the rise of players becoming investors in tournament organisers and organisations participating in events.

Valve foresees a significant impact on the CS2 esports community with the introduction of the system. Several teams share common investors, sponsors, and owners in the backend, and declaring this ahead of any Valve-affiliated event is mandatory.

Valve has released a ‘Declaration of Conflict of Interest’ form that requires players to reveal all their ties to the parties involved in the event. The declaration will have players declare every single tie, including but not limited to ” friends or former business partners”.

Via Valve’s GitHub

This sets a new standard for transparency, and failure to comply will result in serious consequences, including disqualification from the tournament or forfeiture of prize money. While the community has mixed opinions about the new system, the consensus is that this will eliminate insider manipulation in tournaments.

The intention from Valve is clear, but the execution is something to debate about. The CS2 community is closely knit, and it won’t be surprising for underlying ties to be surfaced with this change, with TOs and players having to go through an additional step in order to take part in events. Only time can tell how events unfold, but for now, we are a step closer to fairness and transparency in CS2 events.

Spirit Academy Players Face Diciplinary Action for Sexist Remarks

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Spirit Academy Players Face Diciplinary Action for Sexist Remarks

CS2 is a game of toxic banter, but there is a limit to it, which is more often than not crossed. In one such incident, the CS2 team Imperial Valkyries has been subjected to sexist remarks by Team Spirit’s academy roster, leading to widespread backlash from the CS2 community.

During one of the scrimmage matches between Imperial Valkyries and Team Spirit White roster, the former were subjected to inappropriate sexual remarks. Imperial coach Reinis “hyskeee” Grīnbergs revealed three comments from a Spirit Academy player via X.

The message from Artur “fernando_mag” Kaliuzhnyi roughly translates to  “[Kirill “k0gaSs” Emelyanov] said he would give it to each of you in the mouth.”

The post on X provoked heavy criticism from the CS2 community towards Team Spirit, who confirmed that the players involved in the incident will be put under “strictest disciplinary actions.” Dmitriy Bukhteyev, the Head of Academy at Spirit, went ahead to apologise to Valkyries skipper Viktoria “tory” Kazieva and her team.

Being part of the Spirit’s academy roster is the dream for many, but wasting it in this fashion is something that will break the hearts of young, aspiring players.

Will 2XKO Be Available on Consoles? PlayStation 5 & Xbox Release Dates Explained

Sonu Banerjee
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Will 2XKO Be Available on Consoles? PlayStation 5 & Xbox Release Dates Explained

Over the past few days, Riot Games’ upcoming competitive fighting game 2XKO has taken the internet by storm.

Since entering early access on October 7, 2025, the title has drawn massive attention from casual gamers and content creators alike, leading many to wonder when 2XKO will arrive on consoles.

At the time of writing, 2XKO is only available on PC and cannot be played on consoles such as the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. However, that doesn’t mean console players will be left out forever.

Riot Games has confirmed that a console version of 2XKO is already in development, and players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can expect to get their hands on it in the near future.

“We haven’t taken our foot off the gas in getting the game to console,” Executive Producer Tom Cannon said in a statement while discussing the console release. “Right now, the team is focusing on the work that it takes to go from the console betas we shipped in Alpha Labs to a fully featured game.”

2XKO Console Release Date

The exact release date of 2XKO on consoles hasn’t been disclosed by Riot Games as of yet. Based on the game’s update calendar, console gamers can expect to be able to try out 2XKO at some point in late 2025 or early 2026.

Will 2XKO Have Crossplay?

Riot has confirmed that 2XKO will support crossplay and cross-platform progression, which means even if you play the game on PC right now, your progress will carry over to console at the time of the game’s launch.

Gen.G Announces Massive Valorant Roster Changes

Aritra Patra
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Gen.G Announces Massive Valorant Roster Changes

In a dramatic turn of events, Korean behemoth Gen.G dropped four of its five integral players with their contracts expiring, bringing an end to one of the most successful rosters in the history of VCT Pacific.​

Gen.G released Kim “t3xture” Na-ra, Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom, Kim “Karon” Won-tae, and Kim “Lakia” Jong-min, as well as coaching staff such as head coach Kang “solo” Keun-chul, Kim “HSK” Hae-seong, and Jung “peri” Bum-ki. Jung “Foxy9” Jae-sung and Ha “Ash” Hyun-cheol are the only two under contract with the organization.​

The organization has said that although such players and staff are no longer signed to Gen.G, talks are still in progress regarding future possibilities. Munchkin, though, officially confirmed his departure, tweeting an emotional goodbye message stating “The end of my journey with Gen.G” and declaring his status as looking for a team.​

This lineup breakup is the end of an exceptional chapter in the history of VALORANT. The mainstay lineup had amazing success in 2024, such as Gen.G’s historic win at VALORANT Masters Shanghai – becoming the first Pacific team to claim an international championship. They also won at VCT Pacific Kickoff and Stage 2 tournaments.

T3xture, who joined Gen.G in September 2023, served as the team’s star duelist and was instrumental in their rise to international prominence. His departure, along with that of Solo, signals what sources describe as a “substantive reset” for Gen.G’s 2026 project.​

One of the major drivers of these roster adjustments seems to be the mandatory military service in South Korea. Munchkin, who is 27 years of age, is now facing almost-necessary military service duty as he nears the age limit for deferment. In a recent interview, when Munchkin was asked when he might perform his military service, he said he could push it “a little further” but accepted the factuality.​​

The roster transactions follow a disappointing 2025 season that saw Gen.G miss qualification for VALORANT Champions Paris. Although they reached the Masters Toronto, where they placed 5th-6th, and won 3rd position at the Esports World Cup, the team’s early exit from the VCT Pacific Stage 2 playoffs in 7th-8th place by Rex Regum Qeon was a crushing blow.

Gen.G’s first-round playoff loss made their Champions qualification solely contingent on other teams, a nervous situation for a team that had entered the season with championship aspirations.

The outgoing players are a combined total of experience and skill that saw Gen.G rise as a global VALORANT giant. Their future destinations will be eagerly anticipated as the VCT Pacific region looks to what will be a drastically different competitive scene in 2026.

How to Fix VAN 68 Error in Valorant?

Aritra Patra
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How to Fix VAN 68 Error in Valorant?

The VAN 68 error in Valorant is perhaps the most infuriating connectivity problem that players face. The error keeps you from playing matches or even getting into the game, and it shows the following message: “VALORANT has encountered a connection error. Please relaunch the client to reconnect.” Knowing the cause of this error and how to solve it will put you back into the game in no time.​

VAN 68 is a network connectivity issue that results when your computer fails to communicate with Riot’s Valorant servers effectively. It is one of the errors in Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat system and usually represents an interruption in the connection between your device and the game servers. The problem can be caused either by client issues or server issues.

Luckily, in most cases, the VAN 68 error in Valorant can be easily fixed by following a few simple steps. If you’re facing the infamous VAN 68 Valorant error yourself, keep reading to find out how you can solve it.

How to Fix Valorant VAN 68 Error?

Here are some solutions that you can try to fix your VAN68 Valorant error:

  • Check Riot Games Server Status
    • Before you start troubleshooting your system, check if Riot’s servers are up. Go to the official Riot Games Service Status page at status.riotgames.com or check out Riot’s Twitter feed for announcements regarding scheduled maintenance or current outages. If servers are offline, you will have to wait until Riot gets the situation under control.​
  • Restart Your PC and Network Equipment
    • First, do a full system reboot. Close down Valorant and the Riot Client fully, then reboot your computer. This resets your computer’s network connections and removes temporary issues.​​
    • Next, power cycle your router and modem. Unplug both devices from the power outlet, wait 30 seconds to one minute, then plug the modem back in first. Wait 1-2 minutes for the modem to fully boot up, then plug in the router. This process clears the router’s memory and reestablishes a fresh connection to your ISP.​
  • Disable VPN and Proxy Settings
    • Disable VPN: If you have a VPN service running, turn it off entirely before starting Valorant.
    • Turn Off Proxy Settings: Go to Windows Settings, then Network & Internet > Proxy, and switch both “Automatically detect settings” and “Use a proxy server” off. Click Save.​​​​
  • Flush DNS Cache
    • Press the Windows key and enter “cmd” into the search field. Right-click on Command Prompt and click “Run as administrator”. Click on “Yes”.​
    • At the Command Prompt, enter ipconfig /flushdns and hit Enter. You should obtain a message indicating “Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache”.​
    • Restart your computer and attempt to launch Valorant again.
  • Winsock Reset (Reset Network Socket)
    • Open Command Prompt as an administrator (same steps as above).
    • Execute netsh winsock reset and then press Enter. The command resets network socket settings to the default.​​
    • Wait for the success message and then restart your computer. This is the most important step for changes to occur.​​
  • DNS Server Settings Change
    • Open Command Prompt and test what DNS server delivers the most stable connection by typing ping 1.1.1.1 and observing the response time. Then type ping 8.8.8.8 and compare.​
    • Go to Settings > Network and Internet > Ethernet (or Wi-Fi). Click “Edit DNS server assignment” and choose “Manual”.
    • Enable IPv4, and then input the lowest-ping DNS server in the “Preferred DNS” section. Popular choices are Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1 or 1.0.0.1) and Google DNS (8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4). Alternatively, you can use 100.1.1.1 in place of 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.4.4 in place of 8.8.8.8.​
    • Save and start Valorant to check the connection.
  • Permit Valorant through Windows Firewall
    • Press the Windows key and type “Windows Defender Firewall” in the search bar, then click on it.​
    • Select “Allow an app through firewall” and then click “Change settings”.​
    • Remove any existing Valorant and Riot Client entries to start fresh. Then click “Allow another app” and browse to your Valorant installation directory.​​
    • Navigate to: C:\Riot Games\VALORANT\live\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64\​
    • Choose “VALORANT-Win64-Shipping.exe” and select “Add”.
    • Make sure all the boxes (both Private and Public networks) are ticked for Valorant.​
    • Do the same for Riot Vanguard. Select “Allow another app” again and go to: C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard\vgc.exe​
    • Add it and make sure all the boxes are ticked. Select “OK” to save.​
    • Also, add the Riot Client by going to its location and doing the same.​
    • Restart your computer so that changes in the firewall take place.
  • Turn off IPv6
    • Press the Windows key + X and choose “Network Connections” or navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings > Change adapter options.​
    • Right-click your current network connection (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and choose “Properties”.​
    • Deselect the check box next to “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)”.​​
    • Hit “OK” to apply the changes and reboot your computer.
  • Reinstall Riot Vanguard
    • Hit the Windows key and enter “Add or remove programs” and press Enter.
    • Scroll down and locate “Riot Vanguard” in the list. Click on it and choose “Uninstall”.
    • Proceed with instructions to agree to the uninstall. You may need to hit “Uninstall” again and give the application permission to make changes to your device.
    • Restart your computer.
    • Open the Riot Client, which will automatically prompt you to reinstall Riot Vanguard. Follow installation instructions.​
    • After installation is finished, restart your computer one more time for Vanguard to run correctly.​​
  • Check Game Files
    • Open the Riot Client and click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
    • Choose “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
    • Locate Valorant on the list of games and hit the “Repair” button beside it.​
    • The client will scan your game files and download missing or corrupted files automatically. The process might take a few minutes.​
    • After doing this, restart the Riot Client and attempt to launch Valorant.

If you follow all the aforementioned steps correctly, then the Valorant VAN 68 error should likely be solved.

B1st Replaces ICY on Virtus.pro

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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B1st Replaces ICY on Virtus.pro

Virtus.pro academy star Vladimir ‘b1st‘ Krasikov has been promoted to the first team of Virtus.pro. He is replacing ICY, who had a promising start with the organization after joining in December 2024, but failed to live up to the hype as the season progressed.

B1st has been a talking point in the CS community, especially after his performances with the VP Academy roster, making him the second player, after t00R0, to receive a promotion to the first team. VP slowly overhauled their roster, parting ways with electroNic and bringing in young talent to complement the trio of FL1T, Perfecto, and fame.

“After impressing in VP.Prodigy, b1st becomes the next young talent to join the main lineup,” said Virtus.pro on social media. “The team is already training to ensure his smooth transition ahead of IEM Chengdu 2025.”

Virtus.pro lineup is now:

  • Evgenii “⁠FL1T⁠” Lebedev
  • Petr “⁠fame⁠” Bolyshev
  • Ilya “⁠Perfecto⁠” Zalutskiy
  • Vadim “⁠tO0RO⁠” Arkov
  • Vladimir “⁠b1st⁠” Krasikov

The VP roster has not won anything significant since 2023, despite being one of the most feared teams at the beginning of CS2. Even with a plethora of roster changes, the team has failed to live up to the expectations, but the organization has not backed down and instead invested in an academy roster. Only time will tell if the fruits of their labour yield anything.

2XKO Patch 1.0.1.2 Brings Fixes for Ekko, Warwick, Yasuo, & More

Sonu Banerjee
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2XKO Patch 1.0.1.2 Brings Fixes for Ekko, Warwick, Yasuo, & More

Riot Games has announced a new update for its upcoming competitive fighting game, 2XKO, and it’s set to feature a range of bug fixes for multiple Champions alongside several other adjustments.

The 2XKO 1.0.1.2 Patch, which is scheduled to go live on October 21, 2025, brings with it several bug fixes involving Ekko, Yasuo, and Warwick, while also improving the game’s Champion Mastery system and the rotating shop.

As confirmed by Riot in a recent blog post, the 2XKO servers will be temporarily taken down for maintenance between 9 am and 1 pm PT on the same day as the devs roll out the new patch. Online play will be completely unavailable during the maintenance period, but players will be able to enjoy the game offline.

Without further ado, let’s check out the detailed patch notes of the 2XKO 1.0.1.2 update.

2XKO Patch Notes 1.0.1.2

Below, we’ve listed the full patch notes for the 2XKO 1.0.1.2 patch, as disclosed by Riot:

Collision

  • Champions no longer pass through each other unexpectedly, particularly when in the corner and using Assists.
    • This change was especially noticeable with corner-stealing moves, such as Ekko’s Phase Dive or Warwick’s Wrath of the Beast with multiple champions on-screen.
  • Champions no longer become “trapped” when at the center of the screen and pinned between two champions, and can now be pushed as normal.
  • Champions starting on the left (Player 1 side) and right (Player 2 side) now have the same corner priority properties when performing a corner steal with Assists.

Champions

Ekko

  • Fixed a bug where Arcane Ekko would sometimes leave behind a smoke effect after Attempt #37 (Ultimate).

Warwick

  • Warwick no longer flies away after Handshake Tagging out of Spinning Slicer in Freestyle Fuse. Goodbye, updog.
  • Warwick’s Ankle Swipe > Primal Leap combos no longer drop on Yasuo.

Yasuo

  • Yasuo’s Turbulent Wind now applies damage scaling correctly, lowering his damage output for his common combos and routes.
    • Damage scaling applies on the second and third hit, totalling 20%.

Miscellaneous

  • Added a widget to the main menu that shows current server status and upcoming downtime.
    Fixed a bug that was causing crashes when entering the Champion Select screen.
  • Fixed a bug that was causing users to frequently disconnect from matches.
  • Fixed a bug where users were getting stuck on the rank promotion screen that appears at the end of rank-up matches. Pressing the confirmation button will now skip the animation properly.
  • Fixed a bug that was causing memory leaks when playing consecutive matches.
  • Fixed a bug where Ranked points were displayed incorrectly on the Grandmaster leaderboard.

ESL Reveals 2028 CS2 Event Dates

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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ESL Reveals 2028 CS2 Event Dates

ESL has been one of the greatest, if not the greatest, tournament organizers for Counter-Strike throughout multiple iterations of the game. They are known for hosting popular events, especially the Intel Extreme Masters and Pro League.

As they have continued to bring memorable events, ESL has laid out its plans for Counter-Strike for 2028, well in advance of the 2025 season’s conclusion. According to the Tweet, ESL plans to run 6 events in 2028 that will be part of the ESL Pro Tour for Tier 1 of competitive CS2.

Many critics continue to double down on the fact that CS2 is a dead game despite a thriving player base and competitive scene. Major TOs like ESL expanding their plans years in advance goes to show how much the industry has faith in what others consider to be running on its last legs.

ESL’s 2028 event schedule is as follows:

  • Event #1 – January 26-Feb 6
  • Event #2 – March 3-19
  • Event #3 – April 10-16
  • Event #4 – August 2-13
  • Event #5 – September 16-October 1
  • Event #6 – October 23-29

These events are announced for Tier 1 alone, but ESL has been known to be active in the lower tiers of competition, where we find lesser-known teams and academy rosters. While the announcement doesn’t cover said areas of competition, we can only assume that ESL plans to continue organizing events for up-and-comers.

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