One of the biggest esports organizations in the world, 100 Thieves, is coming back to Counter-Strike 2, the organization has officially confirmed.
Having left the game during the CS:GO days, 100 Thieves is coming back with a CS2 roster, and as per previous reports, former FaZe Clan star Håvard “rain” Nygaard will be headlining the return. The same report suggested that Rain has joined on the condition that the team secures a strong core, which indicates that the team will be securing more superstars in the coming days.
“Europe is at the centre of that community, and by establishing a permanent home there, we’re committing to doing this the right way, and with Roobet as a partner, we’re building something our fans can be proud of,” said the President, Jacob Toft-Andersen.
100 Thieves has asserted that this will be its most ambitious project in the history of their organization, and this time around, they are unlikely to stick with a regional roster. The organization has confirmed that it will be headquartered in Serbia, and this project will be aimed at making a global presence.
The organization rose to prominence on the global stage with its Valorant roster but has not made any significant efforts outside the US. Now that they are putting together a team of EU superstars, we will have another contender to challenge the likes of MOUZ, Vitality, and Falcons.
Queen is the ultimate boss in Arc Raiders and is likely the one that players will find the hardest to get past. It goes without saying that this will take significant effort from a team, and in this article, we will explore everything you need to know when taking on the Queen in Arc Raiders.
Arc Raiders Queen Location
The Queen in Arc Raiders will typically spawn near a Harvester, given that she will be the one guarding it. Make sure to pick a Harvest event-specific map if you want to take on the boss. Once you have picked a map with the ongoing event, find the Harvester, and the queen will be right next to it.
Arc Raiders Queen Statistics
Category
Details
Threat Level
Extreme
Armor Plate
Full Plated
Primary Attack
Mortar fire
Special Abilities
Laser beam EMP Pulse Ground slam
Weakness
Joints Heads Core
Health
22,000 HP
Best Weapons
From the plethora of options for weapons, Hullcracker stands out as the most effective gun in a fight against the queen. Its damage and accuracy can be instrumental when fighting against the Boss. The Hullcracker has already established itself within the community as the best Arc-killer weapon, and when backed by a deep arsenal of ammunition, there is no weapon it falls second to in a boss fight.
Utility
Utility is another aspect players definitely should consider when taking on the Queen. Wolfpack grenade deals 1992 damage while Showstopper stuns the boss for 10 seconds, allowing you to throw in all the firepower you’ve got with ease. Given that these boss fights will be prolonged, given their massive HP, Herbal Bandages and Shield Rechargers are a must-have. Keeping your HP at its peak against the Boss can be the key to defeating it.
Arc Raiders Queen Loot and Rewards
Taking down the Queen can reward you handsomely. We have put together a list of drops that you can get when you beat the toughest boss in Arc Raiders.
Main debris loot pool
ARC Alloy
Advanced ARC Powercell
ARC Motion Core
ARC Circuitry
ARC Coolant
ARC Flex Rubber
ARC Thermo Lining
ARC Synthetic Resin
ARC Performance Steel
Advanced Mechanical Components
Advanced Electrical Components
Magnetic Accelerator
Queen Reactor
Small debris loot pool
ARC Alloy
Advanced ARC Powercell
ARC Motion Core
ARC Circuitry
ARC Thermo Lining
ARC Synthetic Resin
ARC Performance Steel
Magnetic Accelerator
Queen Reactor
Harvester
ARC Items
Blueprint
Now that you have a blueprint for beating the Queen in Arc Raiders, make sure to use these tips and tricks to the fullest. Get your squad to coordinate with each other, and you will find that this boss is a piece of cake.
With the highly anticipated Marvel Rivals Season 5 update being just around the corner, the abilities of Gambit, one of the two new heroes set to join the roster in the upcoming patch, appear to have leaked online.
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For the uninitiated, NetEase has confirmed that Gambit and Rogue will be the two additions to the list of playable characters in Marvel Rivals with the game’s Season 5 update. However, the devs have yet to fully disclose the abilities of either of the new heroes.
Luckily, we may have a fairly good idea about Gambit’s full kit based on the ability names that have already leaked on the internet. And while we still have to wait till NetEase’s official confirmation, Gambit’s leaked abilities should give us a clearer picture of his overall role in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Gambit: All Leaked Abilities
Without further ado, let’s check out all the leaked abilities of Gambit that we know of so far:
Kinetic Energy Card: Gambit throws a playing card that can be charged to deal additional damage.
Energy Accumulation: Gambit passively charges Kinetic Energy and unleashes it on his enemies for a burst of damage.
Node Card Array – Projection: Gambit sets up his cards as traps throughout the map, which can be used to attack enemies.
Node Card Array – Recycling: Gambit replaces his traps on the map with new cards after a cooldown.
As mentioned earlier, none of these abilities has been officially confirmed as of yet, so take them with a grain of salt.
Marvel Rivals Gambit Release Date
It has been confirmed that Gambit will hit the live servers at some point during Marvel Rivals Season 5. However, it remains unclear if he’ll be the mid-season addition or will be available to play from the get-go of the new update.
The Marvel Rivals Season 5 update will go live on November 14, 2025, alongside a new playable character, a fresh Battle Pass, and more.
Riot Games has announced a major new feature for the upcoming 2025 VALORANT Game Changers Championship, introducing Pick’Ems powered by AWS for the first time in tournament history. Starting November 13 at 9 AM PT, the prediction challenge gives fans a chance to test their esports knowledge before the championship starts in Seoul on November 20.
The Pick’Ems system lets fans predict the outcome of every match in this double-elimination tournament, while competing with friends for bragging rights and climbing the daily leaderboards. Picks lock 20 minutes before the very first match of the tournament, at approximately 12:20 AM PT on November 20, adding a sense of urgency to those last-minute strategies.
Rewards Structure
Riot has designed a tiered rewards system to incentivize participation. Just making one pick earns players the “Aura Farming” title, while finishing in the top 50% of participants unlocks the Pocket Killjoy buddy charm. More competitive players who manage to reach the top 20% also get the upgraded Golden Pocket Killjoy buddy. The ultimate achievement of predicting every match correctly allows participants to have the exclusive “100%” title.
The championship itself boasts 10 elite teams competing from six major regions: North America, EMEA, Brazil, LATAM, Pacific, and China. Two-time defending champions Shopify Rebellion Gold lead a stacked field featuring G2 Gozen, Karmine Corp GC, Team Liquid Brazil, and Korean representatives Ninetails, who will compete in front of their home crowd.
Predictions can be made on the VALORANT Esports website or through the in-game Esports Hub. For Riot, this is one more way of investing in fan engagement, turning passive viewership into active participation with real, in-game rewards pegged to the accuracy of their predictions.
The highly anticipated BGMI 4.1 update download is set to go live in the early morning of Thursday, 13 November 2025. The Google Play Store will receive the update at 6:30 AM, while iOS devices will need to wait until 9:30 AM IST. The BGMI new update will introduce the Frosty Funland theme mode along with many gameplay features and changes. Check out the BGMI 4.1 update download date, time, and guide.
BGMI 4.1 Update Release Date and Time
Release Date
13 November 2025
Google Play Store Time
6:30 AM IST
App Store Time
9:30 AM IST
Official Website/APK
12:30 PM IST
The official BGMI 4.1 update release date is November 13, 2025. The update will be rolled out in phases across platforms. For Google Play users, the rollout will begin with a 30% release at 06:30 AM IST, followed by a 50% release at 09:30 AM IST, and finally, a 100% full release at 11:30 AM IST.
Meanwhile, App Store users will get the full release at 09:30 AM IST. Players who prefer manual installation can use the official BGMI website, where the BGMI 4.1 update APK download will be available at 12:30 PM IST, along with the full release version.
The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) is the biggest and most prestigious event in the PUBG Mobile esports scene. It’s the most coveted title every PUBG Mobile esports player dreams of achieving in their career, but only a few ever succeed. Each year, the best teams from around the world battle fiercely for this championship and the ultimate glory that comes with it. The PMGC began in 2020, organized by Krafton and Tencent Games. The tournament is known for its intensity, highly skilled players, and massive prize pools. Over the years, the Global Championship has delivered some unforgettable moments, iconic winners, and standout MVPs who have defined mobile esports history. As PMGC 2025 approaches, let’s take a look back at all the teams that have achieved glory over the years and the players who made their mark by winning the MVP titles. Check out the complete list below.
All PMGC Winners and MVPs from 2020 to 2024
PMGC 2020
Winner
Nova Esports – China
MVP
Suk (4AM)
One of the most popular and dominating PUBG Mobile esports clubs, Nova Esports, lifted the first-ever trophy of the PMGC in 2020 in Dubai. The Chinese club featuring the game legends like Paraboy, Coolboy, Jimmy, King, and Order dominated the grand finals after finishing 8th in the league stage.
Nova Esports finished 8th in the league stage with a total of 366 points, securing their spot in the PMGC 2020 Grand Finals. A total of 24 teams competed in the league stage, and the top 16 advanced to the finals. After a modest start, Nova displayed their true potential in the Grand Finals.
Across 29 matches, Nova started slow but quickly gained momentum, dominating the later stages of the tournament. The team scored 319 points in the finals to win the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2020, held in Dubai. The Chinese team Four Angry Men (4AM) finished 2nd with 294 points, followed closely by ZEUS Esports with 292 points.
4AM Suk was named the Overall MVP of both the league stage and the finals. He recorded 144 kills in the league stage and 54 kills in the Grand Finals, playing a key role in helping his team secure the runner-up position.
PMGC 2021
Winner
Nova Esports
MVP
Order
The PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021 was held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for the Grand Finals, most of the Western teams traveled to Singapore or Dubai, UAE, to reduce in-game ping and ensure fair competition. Once again, Nova Esports showcased its dominance by lifting the trophy and becoming the first team in PUBG Mobile history to win the PMGC title back-to-back. The star-studded lineup of Paraboy, Order, Jimmy, Mix6GG, QC, and King made history with this remarkable achievement.
A total of 41 teams competed in the 2021 season, and for the first time, an Indian team, Godlike Esports, participated in the tournament. The Grand Finals featured 16 teams, where Nova Esports completely outplayed their opponents, scoring 222 points in 18 matches to claim the championship title. Natus Vincere (NaVi) secured second place with 175 points, while Nigma Galaxy finished third with 166 points. Godlike Esports ended their PMGC 2021 run in 13th place.
Nova Order was named the MVP of the tournament for his outstanding performance in the Grand Finals, registering 46 kills in 18 matches and playing a crucial role in securing Nova’s second consecutive world title.
PMGC 2022
Winner
S2G Esports
MVP
Top (Godlike Stalwart)
The Turkish PUBG Mobile team S2G Esports emerged as the champions of PMGC 2022, held in Malaysia, featuring 50 teams from across the globe. This marked the first time a team from the global region lifted the PMGC trophy, breaking China’s two-year winning streak from 2020 and 2021. DRS Gaming from Nepal secured the runner-up position, while GodLike Stalwart finished third.
S2G Esports, featuring the legendary Sylas alongside HamsiG, Calse, and RayZ, dominated throughout the tournament. They finished 3rd in the Red Group to qualify for the Grand Finals and showcased complete dominance on the biggest stage. The team secured 190 points in 18 matches, while the second-placed team managed 158 points, highlighting the Turkish squad’s supremacy at PMGC 2022.
Top from GodLike Stalwart was named the MVP of the tournament for his outstanding performance. He recorded 31 eliminations and dealt 10,074 damage across 18 matches, standing out as one of the best individual performers of the event.
Mongolia dominated the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2023, held in Turkey, which featured 50 teams, just like the previous season. The Mongolian team IHC Esports won the championship, while another Mongolian side, Stalwart Esports, finished second. The Brazilian powerhouse Alpha7 Esports secured third place, and yet another Mongolian team, 4Merical Vibes, finished fourth, meaning three of the top four teams were from Mongolia, showcasing the region’s dominance in the 2023 season.
IHC Esports, featuring Godless, Alex, Zyol, and DEMO, had a rough start in the league stage but made a strong comeback in the Survival Stage and Last Chance rounds to qualify for the Grand Finals. The finals turned into an intense battle between the two Mongolian giants, IHC Esports and Stalwart Esports. In the end, IHC Esports secured 142 points in 18 matches to claim the title, while Stalwart Esports finished close behind with 138 points.
Zyol was named the MVP of PMGC 2023 for his incredible performance throughout the tournament. He recorded 37 eliminations in the 18 Grand Finals matches, playing a crucial role in IHC’s championship run.
PMGC 2024
Winner
Dplus KIA
MVP
Nolbu
Dplus KIA emerged as the champions of PMGC 2024, held in London, becoming the first team from South Korea to win the PUBG Mobile Global Championship. Nolbu became the hero of the tournament, earning the MVP title for his standout performance. Regnum Carya, led by Sylas, finished second, while Nigma Galaxy secured third place.
Featuring players Osal, chpz, Nolbu, and captain FAVIAN, Dplus KIA had been one of the most consistent teams in the global circuit and finally claimed the throne in 2024. They dominated the Group Stage to qualify for the Grand Finals, where the battle for the championship came down to the wire. Dplus KIA clinched victory by just one point, scoring 153 points in 18 matches, while Regnum Carya finished close behind with 152 points.
Nolbu’s performance was instrumental in Dplus KIA’s historic win. He was named the MVP of PMGC 2024, recording 34 eliminations and dealing 8,053 damage across 18 Grand Finals matches.
Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water has teamed up with Upthrust Esports and Big Picture Inc. as an official partner for the WCG National Showdown India 2025, marking a major moment for the Indian gaming scene.
The World Cyber Games (WCG), one of the world’s most recognized international esports tournaments, has made its return to India with Upthrust Esports leading the local execution. The event unites 32 of India’s top gaming creators and pro esports players across eight teams captained by big names like Mortal, Scout, Jonathan, Payal, Kaashvi, Mizo, Sherman, and lolzzz.
After an intense online phase held from November 5 to 7, Team Mizo dominated the Group Wars, while Scout earned multiple MVP titles. The top four teams will now clash at the LAN Grand Finale on November 12–13 at CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai. The offline showdown will crown the national champions who will go on to represent India at the WCG 2025 Global Festival in Indonesia.
Fans can expect an action-packed weekend with creator battles across major gaming titles, meet-and-greets, brand experience zones from Royal Challenge and Gigabyte, as well as live performances and giveaways. Tickets are available on Swiggy Scenes and Upthrust’s official channels, with live broadcasts on YouTube via WCG and Upthrust Esports.
As the event’s Hydration Partner, Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water will bring an interactive fan zone offering gaming challenges, exclusive giveaways, and meetups with top creators. The brand aims to promote focus, clarity, and performance, values that resonate both in esports and everyday life.
Speaking about the collaboration, Ben Choi, WCG Team Lead at Bigpicture Interactive, highlighted India’s booming gaming community, calling it “a celebration of community, creativity, and competition.” Upthrust Esports Founder and CEO Kartik Sabherwal added that this partnership represents “a new era for Indian gaming where community stands strong and India takes center stage.”
Meanwhile, Smilegate continues its global partnership with WCG, featuring its title “BTS Cooking On STOVE: TinyTAN Restaurant” as part of the Creator Rumble showcase. The event further strengthens India’s growing presence on the world esports map.
Riot Games has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Harbor rework in Valorant, giving the Indian Controller a fresh set of abilities aimed at making him more viable in the current meta of the shooter.
The Valorant Harbor rework introduces some significant improvements to his kit, completely altering some of his abilities while also changing his ultimate.
In this article, we’ll take a look at all the reworked abilities of Harbor and see how they fare against his older kit.
Below, we’ve listed all the new abilities of Harbor following his latest rework:
HIGH TIDE: EQUIP High Tide. FIRE to send vision-blocking Screen forward along the ground. HOLD FIRE to guide the Screen towards your crosshair. ALT FIRE to stop the Screen early. All players crossing High Tide are Slowed.
STORM SURGE: EQUIP Storm Surge. FIRE to throw, creating an explosive whirlpool that Nearsights and Slows enemies within it after a short duration.
COVE: EQUIP Cove. ACTIVATE to form a Smoke in the selected location. HOLD FIRE or ALT FIRE while targeting to move the marker. RELOAD to toggle targeting view. REACTIVATE to shield the Smoke from bullets. The Shielded Smoke can be destroyed.
RECKONING (Ultimate): EQUIP Reckoning. FIRE to unleash the full power of your artifact, releasing a surge of water that barrels forward to Nearsight and Slow enemies that are hit.
Some of you noticed that Harbor’s artifact has been changing. Here’s everything you need to know about his updated abilities. pic.twitter.com/gCL6CNhvXD
Overall, Harbor’s rework has received mixed reactions from the Valorant community. Many players praised the Riot devs for finally giving him a meaningful set of buffs that make him feel more impactful and flexible in team compositions, while others voiced frustration over the mechanic where his teammates are also slowed when crossing his High Tide wall.
A portion of the community also criticized the rework for borrowing too heavily from existing Agent mechanics instead of introducing something unique to him.
Valorant Harbor Rework Release Date
The Harbor rework is scheduled to go live with the Valorant 11.10 patch, which is expected to hit the game servers mid-November.
Whether these changes are enough to make Harbor a viable pick in the competitive meta of Valorant still remains to be seen.
Arc Raiders has posted back-to-back weeks as the game with the highest concurrent players, with this weekend topping last week’s record. What has been a sensation at release, Arc Raiders has steamed ahead of seasoned veterans like CS2, PUBG on Steam, which in itself is a tall order.
What has blown the minds of the community is that Arc Raiders has beaten the freshly released Battlefield 6, which was yet another popular game at release and has been consistently topping the charts. Arc Raiders hit a concurrent player count of 441,035 on November 9, which set a new high for the game.
Since its release, the game has received several shouts to be a contender for “Game of the Year” from prominent figures of the community like Shroud. From receiving positive reviews from media houses to content creators, Embark has dropped a banger of an FPS this time around.
A plethora of game modes, little to no bugs at release, highly inclusive system requirements, all housed in an interesting genre, have placed the game in a very appealing spot despite coming with a price tag unlike many of the games it will be competing with. If the hype of the game is to remain for a few more days, we might see its current player peak get shattered for a third time, and as things stand, this is a highly likely outcome.
According to reports, Grand Theft Auto VI‘s release being pushed back to November is set to cost Rockstar around $60 million in development costs. What has been the series of setbacks? The most anticipated game of the decade will be facing more challenges in its release, which is now set for November 19, 2026.
While there is no clear indication of why Rockstar has pushed the release back for another 6 months, reports suggest that this time will be utilised by the developers to fix all bugs to avoid a “Cyberpunk” situation on release, and the development of the main content is complete. Given that this has been the most ambitious project by them, Rockstar would very much like to have the game running without issues at launch.
“I got a number from a developer on this, and they think this is going to cost Take-Two $10 million a month extra now. So, we’re talking an extra $60 million,” said Tom Henderson on Insider Gaming’s November 8 podcast. “I imagine you’re close to $100 million.”
This $60 million excludes Rockstar’s operational expenses, which can add a figure just north of $100 million on top of an already head-turning $2 billion development cost, as indicated by Henderson.
Despite Take-Two previously asserting that the game would not be delayed beyond May 2026, Henderson believed that the deadline did not “make sense”, which he never spoke out about officially. Now that we have another official release date, only time will tell if Rockstar can stand firm on this.
