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How To Get the Sakura // Tokyo Player Card in Valorant for Free

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Get the Sakura // Tokyo Player Card in Valorant for Free

To celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season, Riot Games is giving out a brand-new themed Player Card to Valorant players, enabling fans of the shooter to add a hint of sakura aesthetics to their game profiles.

Whatโ€™s even more exciting is that the new Sakura // Tokyo Player Card in Valorant can be obtained completely free, but thereโ€™s a small catch.

If youโ€™re eager to add the new Sakura // Tokyo Player Card to your Valorant inventory and spice up your player profile, weโ€™ve got you covered.

How To Get Sakura // Tokyo Player Card in Valorant

Riot Games has officially revealed that the Sakura // Tokyo Player Card will be given out to Valorant players in the form of Twitch Drops.

However, the devs have also pointed out that this card will be exclusively distributed in Japan first.

If youโ€™re a Japanese Valorant player and want to get the Sakura // Tokyo Player Card in Valorant, all you need to do is hop on a participating channel streaming the “Devil Clutch Cup” on April 28-29 and watch it for the specified duration.

To be eligible for the drop, youโ€™ll need to make sure that your Twitch account is linked to your Riot ID. If you havenโ€™t linked your Valorant account with Twitch yet, we have a detailed guide on the topic that you can use.

Once youโ€™ve watched a drop-enabled stream for the required duration, the Sakura // Tokyo Player Card will automatically be added to your Valorant inventory.

Can You Get the Sakura // Tokyo Player Card Outside Japan?

According to an official post by Riot Games, the Sakura // Tokyo Player Card will be rolled out to Japanese players first. However, that doesnโ€™t necessarily mean players outside the region will be completely locked out from obtaining it.

While itโ€™s currently limited to Japan, this fan-favorite Player Card will likely become available to the rest of the world in the future, possibly through a different promotion or an official event.

KRAFTON India Brings Back M416 Glacier in BGMI with Limited-Time Cricket League

Aditya Parsutkar
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KRAFTON India Brings Back M416 Glacier in BGMI with Limited-Time Cricket League

KRAFTON India has officially brought back the popular M416 Glacier skin in BGMI through a limited-time event called the BGMI Cricket League. This gives players a rare chance to unlock one of the most iconic weapon skins in the game during the ongoing T20 cricket season.

The M416 Glacier has always been one of the most wanted skins in BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI). Earlier, getting this skin required a lot of luck and grinding, which made it a symbol of rarity among players. Over time, it became more than just a skin and turned into a legacy item in the BGMI community.

BGMI Cricket League brings cricket into gameplay

The new BGMI Cricket League event connects real-world cricket matches with in-game rewards. Players can support their favorite teams and earn tokens based on match results.

These tokens can then be used in the Glacier Lucky Spin, where players get a chance to unlock rewards, including the M416 Glacier skin.

Read More: BGMI Player Transfer Window Tracker (April 2026): All Rosters, Transfers and Latest Updates

How to get M416 Glacier in BGMI

Here are the simple steps to unlock the Glacier skin:

  • Select a team in the BGMI Cricket League
  • Follow match results and support your team
  • Earn Support Tokens and Win Spin Tokens
  • Collect tokens by participating in multiple matches
  • Use tokens in the Glacier Lucky Spin for rewards
  • Limited-time opportunity for BGMI players

The return of the M416 Glacier is only available during the BGMI Cricket League event. According to KRAFTON India, this is a time-limited and possibly final chance for players to get the Glacier skin through in-game participation.

Players are advised to take part in the event regularly to increase their chances of unlocking this legendary item.

In conclusion, the return of the M416 Glacier in BGMI is a big moment for players who missed it earlier. This event not only brings back a rare and iconic skin but also adds a fun twist by connecting cricket with gameplay. Since it is available for a limited time, players should take part in the BGMI Cricket League regularly and collect tokens to improve their chances. With KRAFTON calling it the final opportunity, this could be the last time players can unlock the Glacier skin through in-game events.

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Trailer Hit with Copyright Takedown in Italy

Aritra Patra
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Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Trailer Hit with Copyright Takedown in Italy

Nvidia’s official DLSS 5 announcement video was taken down from YouTube in Italy. The culprit was not a competitor or a rogue uploader. It was a local Italian TV channel that had used the same DLSS 5 trailer for its own broadcast.

According to gaming content creator NikTek, who posted about the incident on X, an employee at the Italian media company filed a mass DMCA complaint targeting every YouTube video that used footage from the DLSS 5 trailer. YouTube’s AI content moderation system then acted on the complaints and removed those videos from the platform including the one posted by Nvidia itself.

How YouTube’s AI Moderation Made Things Worse

The irony is hard to miss. Nvidia owns the content. The trailer was Nvidia’s own material. Yet the platform’s automated system flagged and removed it because a third party claimed ownership over the same footage they had borrowed for a TV segment.

YouTube uses AI classifiers to flag potentially violating content at scale. On its blog, the company has stated that human reviewers then step in to confirm whether content actually crossed policy lines. In this case, that review process either did not happen fast enough or did not happen at all before the removals went through.

This is part of a broader problem on YouTube. The platform reportedly terminated more than 12 million channels in 2025 for terms of service violations, with most of those flags triggered by AI. Several affected creators have complained that the stated reasons for their takedowns were inaccurate. Some reported that their appeals were rejected within minutes, suggesting no human ever looked at their cases.

Nvidia Is Not the Only One Affected

Nvidia is easily the biggest name caught up in this particular wave of takedowns, but it is far from the only one. Content creators who posted reaction videos or coverage of the DLSS 5 announcement and included clips from the trailer have also had their videos removed.

This matters more for smaller channels than it does for a company like Nvidia. Nvidia has the legal team and the platform relationships to push for reinstatement. At the time the story was reported, its video had not yet been restored. Smaller creators face a harder road. On YouTube, a copyright strike does not just take down a video. It can count against a channel’s standing and, if strikes accumulate, lead to account termination.

This is not the first time a video has been pulled because another party that also used the same original content filed a complaint first. But the scale here is notable. A single mass DMCA filing from one TV station’s employee managed to take down Nvidia’s own product announcement video in an entire country.

YouTube’s content ID and DMCA systems are built to respond quickly at volume. That speed is also their weakness. When a complaint comes in, the system acts before anyone checks whether the claimant actually owns what they are claiming. In this case, the TV channel did not own the DLSS 5 trailer. Nvidia did. The channel had simply used it, then turned around and filed complaints against others doing the same thing.

Whether Nvidia will take any action against the Italian broadcaster, or whether YouTube will review its handling of the mass complaint, is not yet known.

Steam Is Testing a Feature That Shows FPS Estimates Before You Buy a Game

Aritra Patra
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Steam Is Testing a Feature That Shows FPS Estimates Before You Buy a Game

Valve is working on a new Steam tool that could show players how well a game will run on their PC before they buy it. The feature is currently in beta and was confirmed in a recent Steam client update.

What the Feature Does

Code discovered by ResetEra user Dex3108 in the latest Steam client contains a line that reads: “Select an App and a PC config to get a chart of estimated frame rates, based on the frame rates of other users.”

That single string tells you a lot. Players would be able to choose a game, enter hardware specs including CPU, GPU, and memory, and receive a chart of estimated frame rates. Those estimates come from real playthrough data, not theoretical numbers from developers.

The strings also reference a Framerate Estimator, options for CPU, GPU, and system RAM selection, a search field for games, and the ability to save hardware profiles.

Where Valve Is Getting the Data

In February, the Steam Client Beta added an option to provide anonymized framerate data. Valve said that when the setting is enabled, Steam collects gameplay framerate data and stores it without connection to a Steam account, while still associating it with the kind of hardware being used.

Valve said the data collection exists “to learn about game compatibility and improve Steam.” The data is anonymous and not tied to any individual account.

Valve also added the ability to show PC specs when posting a game review on Steam, which could help pull additional performance context from reviews.

Why Beta Testing Starts With SteamOS Devices

Valve says the beta will “focus on devices running SteamOS.” This is likely because there are fewer hardware configurations on SteamOS, which is primarily used by handhelds like the Steam Deck and the Lenovo Legion Go S, compared to desktop and laptop PCs, which can have an almost infinite number of component combinations.

This narrower hardware pool makes it easier to build a reliable baseline. It could also complement Steam’s existing Deck Verified programme, which currently identifies games optimized for Valve’s first-party hardware.

There is no confirmed timeline for a wider rollout. The stated end goal is to integrate these estimates directly into store pages.

Why This Matters for PC Gamers

Standard system requirements have been a frustration for years. The recommended and minimum specs listed by game developers often do not explain what actual performance you can expect. This has become a bigger issue with the rise of AI-assisted upscaling and frame generation, as many believe developers set their recommended specs assuming those technologies are in use, not reflecting raw game performance.

Knowing whether a game runs well on a specific PC can be a deciding factor in a purchase decision. It would also prevent buyer’s remorse, since players could identify in advance that a title might not run well on their hardware.

There are real complications ahead, though. Graphics settings, mods, and upscaling tools like DLSS and FSR can significantly affect frame rates. Background apps such as Discord or web browsers can also reduce performance during gameplay. Any estimate built on hardware specs alone will have to account for all of that to stay useful.

Valve has not announced when the feature will be available to the general public or when estimated FPS numbers might appear on Steam store pages. The feature is still in the early beta stage, and accuracy will be the real test once it rolls out more widely.

Astralis Qualifies for PGL Bucharest 2026 Playoffs

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Astralis Qualifies for PGL Bucharest 2026 Playoffs

Astralis advanced to the playoffs ofย PGL Bucharest 2026, beating MongolZ 2-0. Qualifying with a 3-0 scoreline, Astralis becomes the first team to reach the playoffs, and a dominant performance leading up to it puts them in a prime position to go all the way.

VETO

  • The MongolZ removed Overpass
  • Astralis removed Dust2
  • The MongolZ picked Mirage
  • Astralis picked Ancient
  • Astralis removed Anubis
  • The MongolZ removed Inferno
  • Nuke was left over

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: MongolZ; Winner: Astralis

6-0 start for Astralis saw MongolZ get completely sidelined right from the get-go, before the Asian side managed three rounds before switching halves. With a 9-3 lead, Astralis hit the board on their offence with a force buy, having lost the pistol. Winning their first round, Astralis remained flawless and closed out the game with a 13-3 dominant scoreline, securing their opponent’s pick to kick off the map. Jabbi, with 19 kills, remained a key performer who helped the Danes secure their opponent’s pick.

Map 2: Ancient; Pick: Astralis; Winner: Astralis

Winning the pistol on the offence, Astralis gave away 7 rounds to let MongolZ take charge of the game before closing out the half with a respectable 4 rounds to their name. With 4 rounds in their corner, Astralis started mounting a comeback, where 7 rounds in a row from them saw the Danes push ahead to an 11-7 lead, and lost one more round before closing out the game with a 13-8 win.

MongolZ sit just a win away from qualification, and while this loss doesn’t affect them much; however, gaps within their tactics need to be addressed within their tactics need to be addressed as soon as possible.

FaZe Knocked Out of PGL Bucharest 2026

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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FaZe Knocked Out of PGL Bucharest 2026

With their Major dreams crushed just the day before, FaZe Clan was eliminated from PGL Bucharest without winning a single map at the hands of Inner Circle, who were arguably the worst-performing team in the event leading up to the match.

VETO

  • FaZe removed Anubis
  • Inner Circle removed Inferno
  • FaZe picked Nuke
  • Inner Circle picked Mirage
  • Inner Circle removed Overpass
  • FaZe removed Ancient
  • Dust2 was left over

Map 1: Nuke; Pick: FaZe; Winner: Inner Circle

Inner Circle’s strong start put FaZe 5 rounds behind before they could see a round. Total disaster in their offence, with Inner Circle dominating for the entirety of their defence, saw them bully FaZe with a 10-2 half before switching sides. Winning 6 rounds helped FaZe close the deficit, but that was far from enough given the buffer Inner Circle had built, leading to the latter closing the map out with relative ease: a 13-9 scoreline. 18-year-oldย ZeRRoFIX topped the charts with impeccable impact against FaZe with 17 kills and 1.7 IR.

Map 2: Mirage; Pick: Inner Circle; Winner: Inner Circle

Following a tough defeat on Map 1, FaZe went 6-0 up before dropping the ball, which enabled Inner Circle to secure 4 rounds by the end of the first half to close with an 8-4 lead, which otherwise would have been a far more dominant scoreline. Inner Circle hit back in the second half with a near flawless defence, where FaZe could manage only a single round before closing out the second map with yet another 13-9 scoreline. Headtr1ck with 1.62 IR and 18 kills saw his AWP dominate FaZe; Inner Circle now moves to the next round of play.

FaZe Clan’s downfall is arguably one of the strangest stories in the history of esports. To think that this team played in a Major Grand Final the season prior makes their current performances more shocking. Now with their Major dreams collapsed, only time can tell what becomes of this roster, but with this result, they are out of Bucharest.

IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 Major: All Participating Teams

Sonu Banerjee
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IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 Major: All Participating Teams

Following FaZeโ€™s heartbreaking defeat against BIG in the grand final of HLC Belgrade Pro, we now have our full list of teams who will be heading to IEM Cologne 2026 for the first Counter-Strike 2 Major of the year.

Scheduled to take place in June 2026, IEM Cologne 2026 will see 32 elite CS2 teams battling it out for the lionโ€™s share of a $1,250,000 USD prize pool. The teams have been invited based on their VRS rankings, with the highest-ranked squads securing direct spots in Stage 3, while the lowest-ranked entrants begin their run in Stage 1.

Ready to find out all the participating teams in the IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 Major? Look no further.

All IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 Major Teams List

The following 32 teams have managed to secure their slots at the upcoming IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 Major:

Stage 1

  • B8
  • BetBoom Team
  • BIG
  • FlyQuest
  • Gaimin Gladiators
  • GamerLegion
  • HEROIC
  • Lynn Vision
  • M80
  • MIBR
  • NRG
  • Sharks Esports
  • SINNERS Esports
  • Team Liquid
  • TYLOO
  • THUNDER dOWNUNDER

Stage 2

  • 9z Team
  • Astralis
  • FUT Esports
  • G2 Esports
  • Legacy
  • Monte
  • paiN Gaming
  • Team Spirit

Stage 3

  • Aurora
  • Falcons
  • FURIA
  • MOUZ
  • Natus Vincere
  • PARIVISION
  • Team Vitality
  • The MongolZ

The IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 tournament will kick off on June 2, 2026, featuring more than two weeks of top-tier competitive action before a champion is crowned on June 21 at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany.

FaZe Fails To Qualify for IEM Cologne 2026, Ending Historic Major Event Streak

Sonu Banerjee
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FaZe Fails To Qualify for IEM Cologne 2026, Ending Historic Major Event Streak

The winners of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 completely missing out on the very next CS2 Major was likely not on anyoneโ€™s bingo card, yet here we are.

Following a heartbreaking defeat against BIG in the grand final of HLC Belgrade Pro, FaZe finds itself unable to qualify for the upcoming IEM Cologne 2026 CS2 Major, ending a historic decade-long streak for the team.

After losing against fnatic in DraculaN Season 6, FaZe entered the HLC Belgrade Pro event in a last-ditch attempt to secure qualification for IEM Cologne 2026. This move leaves the organization at a significant disadvantage heading into the next VRS season, as they will begin PGL Bucharest 2026 with a 0-2 record.

Unfortunately, though, despite climbing to the finals of HLC Belgrade Pro with a flawless record, FaZe got narrowly bested by BIG in the grand final of the tournament.

While FaZe managed to secure a win on Dust 2 with a comfortable 13-3 lead, BIG mounted a successful comeback in the second map, edging past FaZe in a 13-11 victory. The decider map, Anubis, was pretty much a one-sided domination from BIG as FaZe could only grab 3 rounds before their opponents closed out the map. The series ended 2-1 in favor of BIG, crushing FaZeโ€™s dreams of attending the Major.

This marks the first time in the organizationโ€™s history that FaZe has failed to qualify for a CS2 Major. Since entering the scene in 2016, the organization has appeared in every Major until now, bringing an end to one of the longest-standing streaks in Counter-Strike.

With the team forced to start PGL Bucharest 2026 from a 0-2 deficit after forfeiting early matches due to the scheduling clash, FaZe effectively find themselves beginning the next VRS cycle on the back foot, which means their struggles may be far from over.

Free Fire OB53 Update Download Starts on 8 April 2026: Check Link and Steps

Aditya Parsutkar
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Free Fire OB53 Update Download Starts on 8 April 2026: Check Link and Steps

The Free Fire OB53 Update Download is set to begin on April 8, 2026, bringing a fresh set of features, gameplay changes, and new content for players. The latest patch is one of the most awaited updates, and gamers are excited to try everything it has to offer.

The Free Fire New Update will be available for download on both Android and iOS devices once the rollout begins. Players should be ready for a short maintenance period before the update goes live.

Free Fire OB53 Update Release Date and Time

The Free Fire OB53 Update download will start on April 8, 2026, in the morning. The update is expected to roll out around 9:30 AM IST after the maintenance break ends.

During maintenance, the game servers will be temporarily unavailable. Once the update is live, players can download the FF OB53 Update directly from their respective app stores.

Read More: Garena Announces FFMAI 2026 Spring, Second Edition of Asia Invitational

Players can download the update using the official platforms:

It is always recommended to use official sources to download the update to keep your account and device safe.

How to Download Update

Follow these simple steps to download the Free Fire New Update:

For Android Users

  • Step 1: Open the Google Play Store
  • Step 2: Search for Free Fire
  • Step 3: Tap on the โ€œUpdateโ€ button
  • Step 4: Wait for the download to complete
  • Step 5: Open the game and enjoy

For iOS Users

  • Step 1: Open the Apple App Store
  • Step 2: Search for Free Fire
  • Step 3: Tap on โ€œUpdateโ€
  • Step 4: Wait for installation
  • Step 5: Launch the game

Whatโ€™s New in the Update

The Free Fire OB53 Update is expected to bring a new themed mode, gameplay improvements, and fresh events. Players will also see changes in weapons, characters, and overall balance.

These updates aim to improve the gameplay experience and keep matches more engaging for everyone.

The Free Fire OB53 update release date is April 8, 2026, and players should be ready to update their game as soon as it becomes available. With new features and improvements, the FF OB53 Update is expected to deliver a better and more exciting gameplay experience.

Free Fire MAX O53 Update Release Date and Time in India

Aditya Parsutkar
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Free Fire MAX O53 Update Release Date and Time in India

Free Fire MAX OB53 Update release date and time in India has been officially revealed by Garena. The upcoming update is one of the most-awaited patches for players, bringing fresh content, new features, and gameplay improvements. After the Advance Server testing phase, the developers are now ready to roll out the Free Fire New Update for everyone.

Players can expect new events, theme-based content, and several changes that will improve the overall gameplay experience in the Free Fire OB53 update.

Free Fire MAX OB53 Update Release Date and Time

The Free Fire MAX OB53 Update release date is set for April 8, 2026 in India. The update is expected to go live at around 9:30 AM IST, following a short maintenance break.

During this maintenance period, the game servers will remain unavailable for a few hours. Once the update is released, players will be able to download the FF OB53 Update from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

What to Expect in Free Fire OB53 Update

The Free Fire OB53 Update will bring a variety of new additions to the game. Players can look forward to a brand-new theme mode, improved gameplay mechanics, and fresh in-game events.

Along with that, there will be updates to characters, weapons, and overall balance changes. These improvements are aimed at making matches smoother and more competitive for players.

The developers are also expected to introduce new interactive elements and limited-time features, making the OB53 update more engaging.

Read More: Garena Announces FFMAI 2026 Spring, Second Edition of Asia Invitational

How to Download FF OB53 Update

Once the update is live, players can follow these simple steps:

For Android:

  • Open Google Play Store
  • Search for Free Fire MAX
  • Tap on โ€œUpdateโ€
  • Wait for the download to complete

For iOS:

  • Open Apple App Store
  • Search for Free Fire MAX
  • Tap on โ€œUpdateโ€
  • Install and launch the game

Make sure to update the game from official platforms only to avoid any issues.

The OB53 Update date and time is now confirmed, and players donโ€™t have to wait much longer. With new content and improvements, the update is expected to bring a fresh experience to the game.

Make sure to update the game on time and explore all the new features once the update goes live.

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