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How To Play League of Legends Brawl?

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Play League of Legends Brawl?

Getting tired of the never-ending competitive grind in League of Legends? Don’t worry, Riot Games is once again adding a new casual game mode to LoL that players can tune into to take a break from ranked.

Set to kick off on May 14th, Brawl is set to be a fast-paced game mode for players to master champion mechanics without having to worry about the various other complexities of the game.

In this article, we’ll take a look at everything you need to know about the League of Legends Brawl mode ahead of its official release.

League of Legends Brawl Mode Explained

League of Legends Brawl

Brawl in LoL is set to be a Team Deathmatch-style PvP game mode where players can try out new heroes, take their mechanical skills to the next level, or simply have fun with friends.

Here’s how the game mode works:

Each team in the Brawl Mode starts with 250 health, and the first team to reduce their opponent’s health to zero is declared the winner. You can deal damage to your opposing team with Enemy Takedowns, Minion Takedowns, and sending your Minions through your enemy’s portals.

Each Champion kill deals 5 damage to the enemy team, while Minion kills are worth 1 damage each. Sending your Minions through the enemy portal deals 1 damage per minion.

Teams can also choose to farm jungle camps that are located on either side of the lane. These camps provide powerful buffs to give you the upper edge in combat.

That’s everything we know so far about the LoL Brawl game mode at the time of writing. Further information regarding this game mode will likely be revealed once we near the launch date of Brawl.

How To Customize Skins in Marvel Rivals?

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Customize Skins in Marvel Rivals?

NetEase has added a new feature to Marvel Rivals with the game’s April 17 update, and it enables players to further customize the skins that they already own with various color palettes.

Alongside costume colors, the new Marvel Rivals update has also introduced a couple of new skin bundles to the hero shooter, alongside a few crucial bug fixes.

In this article, we’ll focus on showcasing how you can customize your own character costumes in Marvel Rivals and make them truly stand out from the crowd.

Marvel Rivals: How To Customize Character Costumes

Below, we have listed the detailed steps that you need to follow to customize your character skins in Marvel Rivals:

  • Launch Marvel Rivals
  • Go to the ‘Heroes’ tab located at the top of the main menu
  • Select the skin that you wish to change
  • Hit ‘Customize’
  • Pick the color pattern that you want
  • Hit ‘Acquire’

Note that not every character costume in Marvel Rivals can be customized. In fact, at the time of writing, only four skins in the game have the customization option in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals: All Customizable Skins

Here’s a list of all the Marvel Rivals skins that you are currently allowed to customize:

  • Winter Soldier: Winter’s Wrath
  • Luna Snow: Plasma Pulse
  • Magik: Rosy Resilience
  • Psylocke: Phantom Purple

Marvel Rivals: Skin Customization Price

Unfortunately, skin customizations in Marvel Rivals aren’t free.

Players will have to spend 600 Unstable Molecules to customize a skin in Marvel Rivals. Unstable Molecules can be obtained in a 1:1 ratio by exchanging Lattice, one of the premium currencies in the game.

However, the devs have assured players that they plan on introducing additional ways to obtain this new currency in the future.

All Schedule 1 Ranks Explained

Aritra Patra
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All Schedule 1 Ranks Explained

In Schedule 1, your ascent up the ranks of criminals is more than cosmetic; it opens up important items, locations, and mechanics that build your empire. The game employs a formal Rank system that traces your development from small-time dealer to the city’s most influential drug kingpin.

Beginning life as an anonymous hustler in the streets, your life progresses as you accumulate XP, build meaningful relationships, and develop your product offerings whether it’s weed, meth, or cocaine. With every Rank you achieve, certain tools, consumables, furniture, or even new districts to play in are made available to you. Basically, you will get more and more resources while ascending through the ranks.

To save you the trouble of looking it all up, here’s a summary of all Ranks available in Schedule 1, with their XP requirements, item unlocks, and the territories they provide access to.

Schedule 1 Ranks Unlock Breakdown

All Schedule 1 Ranks Explained
  • Street Rat 1 (200 XP)
    • Unlocks: Skateboard, Clothes
    • Region: Northtown
  • Street Rat 2 (200 XP)
    • Unlocks: Grow Tent, Soil, Watering Can, Plant Trimmers, Packaging Station, OG Kush Seeds
    • Also unlocks: Basic furniture (Bed, Coffee Table, Square Tables, Floor Lamp, TV), Storage items (Small, Medium, Large Racks, Display Cabinet), Trash management tools, Baggies
  • Street Rat 3 (200 XP)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Street Rat 4 (200 XP)
    • Unlocks: Plant Growth Regulator, Speed Grow, Jar, Long-Life Soil
  • Street Rat 5 (200 XP)
    • Unlocks: Pot Sprinkler, Sour Diesel Seeds
  • Hoodlum 1 (400 XP)
    • Unlocks: Electric Plant Trimmers, Low-Quality Pseudo
    • Region: Westville
  • Hoodlum 2 (400 XP)
    • Unlocks: Flu Medicine, Gasoline, Donut
  • Hoodlum 3 (400 XP)
    • Unlocks: Soil Pourer, Green C Seeds, Energy Drink
  • Hoodlum 4 (400 XP)
    • Unlocks: Extra Long-Life Soil, Mouth Wash
  • Hoodlum 5 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: Granddaddy Perp Seeds, Motor Oil
  • Peddler 1 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: Packaging Station V2, Mixing Station, Banana
  • Peddler 2 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: Iodine
  • Peddler 3 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: Paracetamol, Mega Bean, Air Pot
  • Peddler 4 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: The V-Pill, Chili
  • Peddler 5 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: Horsemen
  • Hustler 1 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: Iodine
    • Region: Downtown
  • Hustler 2 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: Addy
  • Hustler 3 (625 XP)
    • Unlocks: High-Quality Pseudo, Horse Semen, Revolver, Revolver Ammo
  • Hustler 4 (825 XP)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Hustler 5 (825 XP)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Bagman 1–5 (1025 XP each)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Enforcer 1 (1250 XP)
    • Unlocks: Cauldron, M1911 Pistol, M1911 Ammo
    • Region: Docks
  • Enforcer 2–5 (1250 XP each)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Shot Caller 1–5 (1450 XP each)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Block Boss 1 (1675 XP)
    • Unlocks: None
    • Region: Suburbia
  • Block Boss 2–5 (1675 XP each)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Underlord 1–5 (1875 XP each)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Baron 1 (2075 XP)
    • Unlocks: None
    • Region: Uptown
  • Baron 2–5 (2075 XP each)
    • Unlocks: None
  • Kingpin 1–24 (2300 XP each)
    • Unlocks: None

As you progress through the Ranks, your available options increase exponentially from just seed growing to sophisticated production lines and chemical synthesis. Though some higher-level Ranks don’t yet reveal new gear, they have a key role in revealing map areas and driving your operation into more lucrative but riskier space.

From which rank do you belong? Let us know in the comments below.

BGIS 2025 Sets ₹3.2 Crore Prize Pool Record, Reveals Top 16 for Kolkata Grand Finals

Divyesh Moghe
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BGIS 2025 Sets ₹3.2 Crore Prize Pool Record, Reveals Top 16 for Kolkata Grand Finals

KRAFTON India has officially raised the bar for Indian Esports with the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2025 by announcing a record-smashing ₹3.2 crore prize pool, marking a 60% increase from last year.

As the tournament heads into its final leg, KRAFTON has also unveiled the Top 16 finalists, featuring the country’s most electrifying teams, all set to battle it out in a high-stakes 3-day Grand Finale in Kolkata at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan from April 25–27. This bold prize pool boost cements BGIS’s position as India’s premier Esports tournament, pushing the boundaries of competition, recognition, and reward for mobile gaming talent. These elite teams have emerged victorious through multiple competitive rounds, showcasing the highest level of skill, strategy, and stamina in BGMI Esports.

In a move that underscores its commitment to building a sustainable Esports ecosystem, KRAFTON has allocated an additional ₹1.2 crore (60% increase) to be shared among the Top 32 teams, not just the final 16. This initiative ensures that emerging and mid-tier teams also benefit from the tournament, further deepening the talent pipeline and recognition across all competitive levels.

Qualified teams for BGIS 2025 Grand Finals:

  1. GodLike Esports – Fan-favorite legends out to reclaim their lost crown
  2. Team SouL –Bringing legacy, pressure, and unmatched fan love
  3. Reckoning Esports – Ready to shake up the order
  4. Orangutan – Get ready for serious beast mode
  5. Cincinnati Kids – Surprise package of the season
  6. 4EverxRedxRoss – Silent killers climbing the ranks with precision
  7. FS Esports – Turning heads with bold strategies
  8. HadesxH4K – Expect chaos, clutches, and relentless pressure
  9. Genesis – Wildcards with a flair for flashy moves and big moments
  10. True Rippers – Calm, clinical, and deadly
  11. Medal Esports – They’re not just back, they’re better
  12. THWxNONx – Dark horse duo bringing explosive synergy
  13. SOA Esports – Steady risers with nothing to lose and everything to prove
  14. Rivalry NRI – Blending sharp strategy with serious swagger
  15. Team Versatile – Masters of adaptation
  16. Bot Army – From underdogs to unstoppable

This significant enhancement comes from overwhelming support and enthusiasm from the gaming community for the BGIS 2025 Crate, introduced for the first time this year. The in-game crate has not only amplified fan engagement but also empowered players to directly contribute to the growth of the Esports ecosystem.

Karan Pathak, Associate Director- Esports, KRAFTON India said, “BGIS 2025 isn’t just a tournament — it’s a celebration of how far Indian Esports has come. The 60% prize pool boost, including ₹1.2 crore allocated to the Top 32 teams, is our way of giving back to the competitive community and encouraging more players to push their limits. From record-breaking participation to incredible viewership, it’s clear that India’s Esports landscape is thriving, and we’re excited to see the energy build as we head into the Grand Finals.”

With over 200 million registered users, BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) continues to lead the charge in India’s mobile gaming revolution. BGIS 2025 now stands as a defining moment — not just in competition, but in community-driven growth and industry evolution.

The International 2025 Dota 2 Tournament: Schedule, Format, & How To Watch

Sonu Banerjee
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The International 2025 Dota 2 Tournament: Schedule, Format, & How To Watch

Whether you’re a Dota 2 player or just a casual viewer who likes to keep in touch with the game’s esports scene, there’s no chance that you aren’t excited for The International 2025 tournament.

For the uninitiated, The International is the largest annual Dota 2 event, bringing together the world’s top teams to compete for a shot at the prestigious Aegis of the Champions. This year’s iteration of the event is scheduled to take place in September 2025, but Valve has already revealed details involving The International 2025, including its format, venue, and ticketing information.

In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the biggest Dota 2 event of the year.

Dota 2 The International 2025 Format

The International 2025 Dota 2
The International 2025 Dota 2

The International will get a new format this year, starting with the Road To The International and adopting a Swiss-style contest, followed by an eliminator before going to a Double-Elimination Bracket for the Main Event.

Below, we have included the detailed breakdown for The International 2025 format:

Swiss Bracket

The Swiss stage will see 16 elite Dota 2 teams competing across five rounds of best-of-threes. The first round games will have random seedings, while teams will be matched against each other based on their win-loss records in the following rounds.

The top three teams qualify directly for the main event, while the bottom three teams get eliminated

Teams placed 4th to 13th will have to battle it out in the elimination bracket.

Elimination Round

In the Elimination Round, Top-rated teams from the Swiss stage will be matched against their respective lowest-rated teams in best-of-threes. Winning teams will qualify for the main event while losing teams get eliminated.

Main Event

As usual, the TI 2025 main event will feature a double-elimination bracket, with the losing teams from the upper bracket dropping into the lower bracket. Teams get eliminated after a loss in the lower bracket.

The games in the main event of TI will be best-of-threes, with the exception of the grand final, which will be a best-of-five.

Dota 2 The International 2025 Schedule

Here’s the detailed schedule for The International 2025 Dota 2 event, as confirmed by Valve:

  • The Road to The International: September 4 – 7, 2025
  • The International: September 11 – 14, 2025

The list of teams attending the event remains to be seen, which is why the detailed schedule remains unavailable at the time of writing.

Dota 2 The International 2025: How To Watch?

If you’re planning to attend TI 2025 in person, tickets are now available online, with sales starting today.

If you wish to watch the event online, then be sure to tune into the official Twitch and YouTube handles of The International to catch the livestreams starting September 4, 2025.

Valorant Minima 2.0 Bundle Revealed: Skins, Release Date, Price & More

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Minima 2.0 Bundle Revealed: Skins, Release Date, Price & More

Minima 2.0 is finally coming to Valorant ahead of Season 2025 Act 3, and fans of the shooter are eager to know what the new edition of the bundle will bring to the shooter.

The fan-favorite skin bundle is making its return to Valorant with the game’s next update, bringing with it some exciting cosmetics to add a minimalist touch to your arsenal.

While the devs are yet to officially showcase the Minima 2.0 collection, prominent Valorant dataminers have managed to dig up game files to leak the contents of the bundle before its actual launch.

In this article, we will take a look at everything you need to know about the Minima 2.0 bundle in Valorant, including its release date, price, and other details.

Valorant Minima 2.0 Bundle Skins

The Minima 2.0 Valorant bundle will introduce cosmetic finishes for four weapons alongside a melee skin.

Take a look at all the Minima 2.0 skins below:

Vandal

Valorant Minima 2.0 vandal

Bulldog

Valorant Minima 2.0 bulldog

Marshal

Valorant Minima 2.0 marshal

Ghost

Valorant Minima 2.0 ghost

Melee (Karambit)

Valorant Minima 2.0 melee

Valorant Minima 2.0 Release Date

Fans can expect the Valorant Minima 2.0 bundle to hit the game store on April 25, 2025. While this date hasn’t been confirmed by the devs, the current Bolt bundle is set to leave the shop on the same day, making room for what’s likely the next featured release.

Valorant Minima 2.0 Price

The Minima 2.0 bundle in Valorant is likely to be a Deluxe-tier collection, which means each weapon skin may be priced at 1,275 VP. The Minima Karambit is expected to be priced at 4,350 VP.

Here’s a breakdown of the individual skin prices in the Minima 2.0 bundle:

  • Ghost – 1,275 VP
  • Bulldog – 1,275 VP
  • Vandal – 1,275 VP
  • Marshal – 1,275 VP
  • Melee (Karambit) – 4,350 VP

Are you thinking of purchasing the bundle or any specific skin? Let us know in the comments below!

Gods Reign Secure Their First Win in BLAST.tv Austin Major Asia Qualifer

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Gods Reign Secure Their First Win in BLAST.tv Austin Major Asia Qualifer

Gods Reign have secured its first win in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Asia Regional Qualifier against The Huns.

In their quest for the spot at said Major in June, Gods Reign are three wins away from booking their spot in Stage 1 in Austin. Having lost in the opening game against Eruption, Gods Reign have made it out of the lower bracket after beating The Huns with a 2-1 scoreline.

What happened in the series?

Having gone down in the opening map, Gods Reign started their map pick of Ancient with a stellar offence, going 9-3 up. While the Huns threatened to make a comeback in the second half, Gods Reign managed to level the series by the skin of their teeth, winning the map with a 13-11 scoreline.

Starting on the T side yet again in Inferno, GR managed to edge out a narrow lead of two rounds before switching sides. Harsh ‘f1redup’ Jain’s stellar AWPing on the defence made the CT side a cakewalk for the team, thus winning the map with a dominant 13-6 scoreline.

Gods Reign will face Eruption in the Grand Finals unless they lose in the Consolidation Final against Chinggis Warrior. While Chinggis Warrior could be a relatively balanced matchup for GR, their earlier loss to Eruption suggests the Grand Final will be the true test, if they qualify.

How to Automate Planting in Schedule 1?

Aritra Patra
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How to Automate Planting in Schedule 1?

When you explore Schedule 1, one of the first mechanics you’ll come across is growing your crops. The game provides you with access to multiple planters, soil textures, and seeds, allowing you to create products that can be sold or upgraded further through the use of the mixing machine.

Initially, this process seems doable, but as your farm gets bigger and your workload increases, you’ll soon realize how time-consuming farming is. Luckily, the game has a few smart tools and systems that greatly minimize the manual labor, enabling you to optimize your farming activities.

How to Automate Planting in Schedule 1?

After completing the prologue and getting into the main hub town, you will be exposed to the hardware store, a crucial checkpoint for progress during the early stages of the game. Positioned approximately in the upper-middle part of the map, you can employ Albert Hoover‘s stash marker to point you straight there.

Automate Planting in Schedule 1

Inside, there will be two of the most important farming gadgets – the Pot Sprinkler and the Soil Pourer, costing $200 and $300 each. The gadgets can be placed alongside your planters and enable you to water and soil your plants using only one click. This minor addition saves you quite a bit of time, particularly when dealing with several plants.

Instead of constantly checking on each planter, you’ll be able to keep them running with minimal effort, just hit a button and let the devices handle the repetitive part. Keep in mind, though, that you’ll need one set of tools for each planter, which can quickly become an expensive investment.

As you gain access to higher-level products and your farming network expands, it becomes more and more challenging to control each planter by hand. To help with this, the game provides you with access to hired labor, namely, a Botanist that you can hire from the warehouse.

Employing Manny will cost you $1,000 upfront and $200 in daily maintenance. After being employed, he is able to care for a maximum of eight planters simultaneously if the storage boxes associated with these planters contain soil and seed. The Botanist automatically harvests and plants your produce, depositing the completed goods into storage.

This system automates the whole farming loop so that you can attend to other aspects of the game without having to micromanage every step. If you still have any questions regarding it, let us know in the comments below.

Esports World Cup 2025 Fixtures Revealed

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Esports World Cup 2025 Fixtures Revealed

One of the biggest esports tournaments in the world, the Esports World Cup 2025, will have all the popular competitive games, with each and every one of them boasting massive prize pools that players across the world will compete for.

The whole event calendar for the Esports World Cup 2025 includes tournaments in 25 distinct esports titles spread over seven weeks, from July 7 to August 24, 2025, in Saudi Arabia. With a $70 million prize on the line, this will be one of the most exciting esports tournaments of the year.

Schedule:

  • Week 1: VALORANT, Apex Legends, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Rennsport, DOTA 2.
  • Week 2: League of Legends, DOTA 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational, Honor of Kings, Free Fire.
  • Week 3: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, StarCraft II, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup, PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings.
  • Week 4: Overwatch 2, PUBG Mobile, Chess, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup.
  • Week 5: Call of Duty: Warzone, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X,  EA Sports FC 25.
  • Week 6: Rocket League, PUBG Battlegrounds, Teamfight Tactics, Tekken 8.
  • Week 7: Counter-Strike 2, CrossFire: Mercenary Forces Corporation,  Street Fighter 6.

Arguably, the most anticipated esports event across all the games, EWC, will bring together top esports teams across the world under one roof. While last year’s success remains unprecedented, the organizers look to build on that.

How to Automate in Schedule 1?

Aritra Patra
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How to Automate in Schedule 1?

In Schedule 1, the thrill of building your own drug empire is balanced by the grind of managing every detail by hand. One of the most time-consuming tasks is manual mixing, which, while unavoidable at first, can quickly become a bottleneck as your operation grows. The good news? Automating your mixing setup can dramatically improve your workflow and free up valuable time to focus on expanding your business.

If you’re ready to streamline your production, here’s a comprehensive guide to getting your automated mixing loop up and running.

Why Automation Matters in Schedule 1?

As the genius behind your empire, your number one priority is always to make more, earn more. No matter if you’re cooking meth or diversifying into other commodities, production is profit. Initially, you’ll be mixing every batch by hand, a laborious and time-consuming process that caps your expansion. But once you’ve saved up enough to hire workers and buy the proper machinery, automation is key to expanding effectively.

How to Automate in Schedule 1?

How to Automate in Schedule 1

Before you can begin automating your mixing operation, you’ll require some important pieces on hand, both equipment and staff. Ensure your operation comprises the following:

  • Management Clipboard
  • Mixing (Chemistry) Station
  • Oven
  • Storage Racks
  • Handler
  • Chemist

Luckily, most of these resources become accessible fairly early in the game, particularly once you’ve finished a few mainline missions. Once you’ve made sufficient funds, recruiting your crew and obtaining these implements is simple.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up an Automated Mixing System:

  • Define Roles for Your Workers
    • Begin by recruiting a Handler and a Chemist, the two most important roles needed for this task. Make sure they are paid and have assigned beds to prevent any disruption to their work.
  • Set up the Packaging Loop
    • With the Management Clipboard, place the Handler at a Packaging Station. Open the ‘Routes’ menu and make a delivery loop between a product storage rack (where your meth and empty bags are stored) and the packaging station.
    • Make the output destination of the packaging station an available rack close by so that your Handler does not waste time walking.
  • Create the Chemistry Station
    • Then assign your Chemist to a Chemistry Station to permit unsupervised mixing. If you’re producing meth, assign them to an Oven as well preferably sitting right next to the Chemistry Station for maximum efficiency.
  • After that:
    • Control the Chemistry Station through the Clipboard and designate the output to the Oven.
    • Control the Oven next and route its output to the same rack that your Handler picks up product for packaging.
  • Create Ingredient Delivery
    • Lastly, establish the ingredient supply. Place your Handler on a second storage rack filled with necessary materials: Pseudo, Acid, and Phosphorus. This will provide a constant supply of ingredients to your Chemist.

After all routes are linked and personnel assigned, your operation is nearly autonomous. If you still have any questions regarding automation in Schedule 1, let us know in the comments below.

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