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Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025: All Qualified Teams

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025: All Qualified Teams

The highly anticipated Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025 is just around the corner, and we finally have our full list of teams attending the event following the conclusion of the regional qualifiers.

For the uninitiated, Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025 will bring together ten elite GC teams from throughout the world who will compete at Seoul’s LoL PARK for a shot at the prestigious trophy.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the teams that have managed to qualify for this event.

All Qualified Teams in Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025

After months of intense regional competition, the following teams have earned their place and will be representing their regions at the Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025:

  • Shopify Rebellion Gold (North America Stage 2)
  • Team Liquid Brazil (Brazil Final Stage)
  • G2 Gozen (EMEA Stage 3)
  • Karmine Corp GC (EMEA Circuits Points #2)
  • GIANTX GC (EMEA Circuits Points #3)
  • Xipto GC (Pacific #1)
  • Ninetails (Pacific #2)
  • KRÜ Blaze (LATAM Regional Final)
  • Nova Esports GC (China Stage 2)
  • MIBR GC (Americas LCQ)

The  Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025 is set to kick off on November 20, 2025, featuring ten days of intense, high-stakes action in a double-elimination format that will culminate with the grand finals on November 30.

PGL Announces CS2 Event Calendar for 2027 and 2028

Aritra Patra
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PGL Announces CS2 Event Calendar for 2027 and 2028

PGL has made an official announcement regarding competitive Counter-Strike 2. The organizer has confirmed that there will be as many as 15 Tier-1 tournaments within both 2027 and 2028, completely changing the outlook for professional gaming and signaling a new era of deep, sustained investment in CS2’s competitive infrastructure.​

This announcement is more than just adding dates in the calendar; it is a strategic shift in how the esports industry looks at long-term commitment and frequency of tournaments. The extended calendar comes while Valve’s revised Tournament Operation Requirements mean organizers will be forced to publish event schedules at least 22 months in advance for any competition after December 2026, meaning PGL’s vision for CS2’s future is being carefully architected well before competitors can react.​

PGL’s 2027 Events

With the 2027 schedule, PGL has made its most resounding statement yet on the sustainability of competitive CS2. Hosting six independent events to go alongside an official English broadcast of the Counter-Strike Asia Championships, a seven-event framework stretches almost the entire length of the competitive year.​

The 2027 calendar includes:

  • January 15–25: PGL opens the year with the first flagship event of the season.
  • February 11–22: This event maintains momentum entering the spring season.
  • March 17–29: It positions itself in the critical spring competition window.​
  • April 14–26: This one concludes the spring tournament phase.​
  • 17–29 August: Perfect World Counter-Strike Asia Championships, for which PGL will provide an English broadcast, marking further cooperation and international reach.​
  • September 1–13: The transition into the autumn competitive phase.​
  • October 6–18: PGL’s final event of 2027.​

This strategic distribution creates about two months of international competition cycles, allowing teams ample time to prepare while maintaining consistent competitive pressure throughout the year.​

PGL’s 2028 Events

If 2027 was ambition, then 2028 is obsession. PGL has signed up to eight Tier-1 tournaments, each slated for two weeks in length, with an average of just six weeks of separation between events. This is a cadence unparalleled even during the most robust competitive era of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. ​

The 2028 schedule is remarkably balanced across the calendar:

  • January 14–24: The year opens with this event.​
  • February 9–21: This event maintains early-year momentum.​
  • March 22–April 3: The third event switches to a spring competition.​
  • April 19–May 1: This one closes out the spring segment.​
  • August 16–28: The fifth event kicks off the autumn season, expected to feature the CS Asia Championships English broadcast.
  • August 31–September 11: Sixth event of the year.​
  • October 4–16: This event sustains competitive intensity into late autumn.​
  • November 1–13: The final PGL event of 2028, which extends competition into late November.

PGL’s announcement carries implications that go far beyond tournament dates. The organization has effectively declared competitive Counter-Strike 2 a year-round phenomenon that will fundamentally reshape team preparation cycles, player development timelines, and sponsorship ecosystems.

G2 Dominates 3DMAX in IEM Chengdu 2025

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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G2 Dominates 3DMAX in IEM Chengdu 2025

G2 Esports makes quick work of 3DMAX to open up their IEM Chengdu campaign. Dominating in the first map and a solid display on the second, G2 is here to play and under the leadership of huNter, not quite heavy favorites but a force to be reckoned with.

VETO

  • 3DMAX removed Mirage
  • G2 removed Nuke
  • 3DMAX picked Inferno
  • G2 picked Train
  • 3DMAX removed Ancient
  • G2 removed Overpass
  • Dust2 was left over

Map 1: Inferno; Pick: 3DMAX; Winner: G2

Having gone 4-0 down, G2 lost their first round but got back to their winning ways just the round after. The defense that looked almost impenetrable allowed 3DMAX to plant the C4 on several occasions, leading to a heavily one-sided half of 11-1 before switching sides. The pistol round saw G2 hit the map point, but they started bleeding rounds from the next. 3DMAX managed to put together 7 rounds in a row, but the lead proved too much to surmount, leading to G2 closing the map with a 13-8 scoreline. It goes without saying that the score by anything but indicative of what went down. With 20 kills from huNter, G2 got off to an early lead in the series, that also on 3DMAX’s pick.

Map 2: Train; Pick: G2; Winner: G2

3-0 start from G2, set the tone for their offense, leaving 3DMAX in disarray. On the first gun round, the French side got their first round, upon which both teams remained fairly matched, but G2 edged out a narrow lead of 7-5 before switching sides. G2 built on their narrow lead to hit series point while losing only a single round in the process, upon which a futile attempt at a comeback by 3DMAX got stopped after 2 rounds. 24-8 scoreline from HeavyGod secured a 13-8 scoreline on Train for G2, putting them in the upper bracket moving forward in Chengdu.

The performance was impressive and convincing, but judging a team on their opening day performances has not always yielded the most accurate assumptions. Unless G2 can replicate the same against other top-tier opposition, these wins would make little to no difference.

MOUZ Puts Down FaZe in IEM Chengdu 2025

MOUZ Puts Down FaZe in IEM Chengdu 2025

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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MOUZ Puts Down FaZe in IEM Chengdu 2025

MOUZ takes down FaZe Clan in its opening game of the series. Solid and convincing win over FaZe to open their campaign, MOUZ displayed the individual and tactical prowess it takes to win tournaments, and has now established itself as a solid contender alongside the likes of Vitality and Spirit.

VETO

  • FaZe removed Train
  • MOUZ removed Dust2
  • FaZe picked Ancient
  • MOUZ picked Inferno
  • FaZe removed Nuke
  • MOUZ removed Overpass
  • Mirage was left over

Map 1: Ancient; Pick: FaZe; Winner: MOUZ

2-0 start for FaZe set them off to a good start, but only to drop the ball with the first gun round. MOUZ stopped the FaZe offense right in the tracks in all but one round of the first half of the map. Switching sides with a 9-3 scoreline, MOUZ extended their lead to 10 rounds by winning the pistol, but FaZe grabbed an unexpected pistol win with jcobbb grabbing a 4K with USPs alone. While this injected some enthusiasm into the team, MOUZ closed it after letting go of one more round. The 13-5 domination in their own map pick set FaZe behind to start the series, with xertioN and torzsi topping the charts for MOUZ to take the lead.

Map 2: Inferno; Pick: MOUZ; Winner: MOUZ

MOUZ started their map winning the pistol and followed up with an eco before FaZe started making a comeback, winning 4 in a row. Having gone into a deficit, MOUZ came out swinging, winning all of the remaining rounds bar one by the end of the first half to close it at a 7-5 scoreline. FaZe fought back to level the scoreline but failed to put together consecutive rounds from that point, leading to MOUZ running away with the lead by the end of the game. Having only managed 3 rounds on the second half, FaZe let MOUZ close the game with relative ease. 23 kills and 1.77 IR from Spinx helped MOUZ close a game that could easily have gone to the 3rd map of the series.

The first LAN showing from FaZe is anything but convincing, given that the community expected them to hit the ground running. Jcobbb and Twitszz did their part, but the roster seems to be in disarray. FaZe are known to iron out their issues and work their way out, but this time, they have to do it from the lower bracket in Chengdu.

Falcons Eased Past Tyloo in IEM Chengdu 2025

Falcons Eased Past Tyloo in IEM Chengdu 2025

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Falcons Eased Past Tyloo in IEM Chengdu 2025

Team Falcons has opened up their IEM Chengdu 2025 campaign with a solid 2-0 win against home favorites Tyloo. Coming into the match as strong favorites, the Falcons managed to avoid any unnecessary fumbles and started their run in China with a convincing win.

VETO

  • TYLOO removed Dust2
  • Falcons removed Overpass
  • TYLOO picked Inferno
  • Falcons picked Ancient
  • TYLOO removed Nuke
  • Falcons removed Train
  • Mirage was left over
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Map 1: Inferno; Pick: Tyloo; Winner: Falcons

Tyloo’s 2-0 start was quickly overturned by the Falcons winning 3 rounds in a row as soon as the first gun round. Trading rounds back and forth, the first half saw both teams remain inseparable with a 6-6 score before swapping sides. Switching over to the defense, the Falcons managed to win 5 rounds in a row that put Tyloo on the back foot. While they managed to win 2 rounds in between, the Falcons did not let their massive lead slip and closed the game with a 13-8 scoreline. 23 and 21 kills from m0NESY and Kyousuke, respectively, stopped Tyloo from causing a Major upset to open up the series.

Map 2: Ancient; Pick: Falcons, Winner: Falcons

Starting on the offense, the Falcons managed to rack up 8 rounds before Tyloo changed their 0 on the board. Total domination from the Falcons’ offense had Tyloo with little to no room to mount a comeback despite managing to win 3 rounds by the end of the first half. The story remained the same in the second half, but the Falcons managed to put together 4 rounds in a row in flawless fashion and closed the game with a 13-3 dominant scoreline. While Kyousuke’s numbers fell, m0NESY dropped 23 frags again to close out the series in a stunning fashion.

Falcons have fumbled a plethora of matches that should have been in the bag, so every win counts, especially an early one in the tournament. Putting the likes of Tyloo down convincingly, it will be expected of them to make it to the playoffs without losing a game, but only time can tell if it comes to fruition.

BGMI Esports Roadmap 2026 Announced: Full Details Inside

Divyesh Moghe
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BGMI Esports Roadmap 2026 Announced: Full Details Inside

Krafton India has announced the BGMI Esports 2026 roadmap, laying out a dynamic calendar for Battlegrounds Mobile India competitive play that balances official pro tournaments with third-party partner events. Shared on their official Instagram, this lineup starts in January and peaks in October, aiming to boost the Indian esports ecosystem through accessible qualifiers and high-stakes international clashes.

Let’s break it down: building on 2025’s momentum from events like BMIC and BMSD, the 2026 plan integrates Krafton’s core series with “Open for All” slots reserved for third-party partners—think events like BGMS run by organisations such as Nodwin Gaming or Skyesports. These openings ensure broader participation, scouting talent from across India while keeping the pro circuit elite.

This structure supports Krafton’s push for a year-round BGMI scene, with potential ties to global qualifiers like PMGC 2026. For players and fans, it means non-stop action, from grassroots battles to crown-jewel showdowns.

January Kickoff: BGIS 2026 Opens the Gates

The BGMI Esports 2026 season launches with BGIS 2026 in January, the iconic Battlegrounds Mobile India Series that’s open to all eligible teams. As the primary entry point for new squads, BGIS draws thousands of registrations and feeds winners into pro leagues like BMPS.

What sets BGIS apart is its focus on discovery—last year’s event uncovered stars who went on to dominate BMIC. Expect a multi-stage format with in-game qualifiers, regional finals, and a national LAN, all under Krafton’s oversight to maintain fair play.

This tournament anchors the roadmap, emphasising Krafton’s commitment to growing the Indian BGMI talent pool from the ground up.

April Transition: Third-Party Open for All Events

April slots in as the first “Open for All” window, dedicated to third-party partner tournaments that complement Krafton’s official ecosystem. These events, similar to BGMS, allow external organisers to host qualifiers and leagues, often with innovative formats and community tie-ins.

The beauty here is flexibility—partners can run multiple series, pulling in diverse rosters and boosting visibility for emerging teams. Krafton approves these to align with BGMI Esports standards, ensuring they contribute to overall rankings and global pathways.

It’s a smart move for ecosystem health, letting third parties like Loco or BattleX handle the volume while Krafton focuses on marquee events.

May Proving Ground: BMPS Returns with Intensity

May hosts BMPS 2026, the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series, which is invite-only for top-tier teams from prior qualifiers like BGIS. This league stage, followed by finals tests strategic depth across Erangel, Miramar, and beyond, with a prize pool likely exceeding ₹2 crore based on recent trends.

BMPS has evolved into a benchmark for Indian BGMI pros, rewarding consistency and high-kill games. Winners often secure spots in international cups, making it a pivotal stop on the 2026 roadmap.

Teams like GodLike Esports and Team Soul will aim to reclaim dominance, while the format could introduce tweaks for faster pacing.

Summer Expansion: June-August Third-Party Surge

From June to August, the roadmap expands with another “Open for All” block, again for third-party partner events akin to BGMS or regional challenges. This extended period allows for a series of tournaments, potentially including online leagues, campus circuits, and invitational opens to keep the community buzzing.

These months are prime for volume—expect partners to fill the calendar with events that qualify feeders for BMSD or BMIC, fostering rivalries and skill-building during off-peak pro time.

Krafton’s strategy here amplifies reach, especially in Tier-2 cities, mirroring the success of their Campus Tour expansions.

September Spotlight: BMSD 2026 Takes Over

September features BMSD 2026, the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown, a flagship event pitting 48 top squads in a battle for national supremacy and global slots. Modelled after 2025’s edition, it includes league stages and grand finals, with top finishers earning PMGC entries.

BMSD stands out for its high production—LAN in major venues like Hyderabad, ₹1 crore prizes, and a mix of pro and qualifier teams. It’s Krafton’s way of bridging domestic and international BGMI Esports, rewarding aggressive playstyles that shine in multi-team drops.

This mid-year peak will hype the fall, setting narratives for BMIC contenders.

October Climax: BMIC 2026 Goes Global

The roadmap wraps in October with BMIC 2026, the Battlegrounds Mobile India Championship, an international LAN featuring India’s elite against squads from Korea, Japan, and more. With 18 matches over three days and two direct PMGC spots, it’s the ultimate test for Indian rosters.

Building on 2025’s Delhi event, BMIC 2026 could scale up viewership and prizes, hosted at iconic spots to draw crowds. Top performers like Orangutan Gaming will chase glory, solidifying India’s BGMI prowess worldwide.

Karan Pathak’s recent teases suggest even bigger stakes, tying into a full-year pro circuit.

The BGMI Esports 2026 roadmap from Krafton India blends official firepower with third-party vibrancy, creating a robust pipeline for talent and fans alike. As registrations loom, this schedule positions India as a BGMI powerhouse. Watch for updates on exact dates and rules to gear up for the grind.

Aurora Wins PGL Bucharest 2025

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Aurora Wins PGL Bucharest 2025

Aurora is the winner of PGL Bucharest 2025, beating Legacy 3-2. Having secured an early lead in the Grand Finals, going 2-0 up, Legacy threatened to take it all away, winning the 3rd and 4th maps before Aurora bagged the 5th one and the trophy to get the much-needed confidence boost ahead of the Majors.

VETO

  • Aurora removed Ancient
  • Legacy removed Overpass
  • Aurora picked Dust2
  • Legacy picked Mirage
  • Aurora picked Train
  • Legacy picked Inferno
  • Nuke was left over

Map 1: Dust 2; Pick: Aurora; Winner: Aurora

2-0 start for Aurora got quickly overturned by Legacy, winning 6 rounds in a row before Aurora managed to pull in the final few rounds in the half to close the half with a competitive scoreline. Trading rounds after rounds for the better part of the half, Legacy edged into an 11-9 lead before Aurora managed to put together a streak of rounds that saw them push the map over the line and draw first blood in the Grand Finals. 24 kills for XANTARES saw Aurora take home their map pick.

Map 2: Mirage; Pick: Legacy ; Winner: Aurora

3-0 start for Aurora led them to an early lead in the game, but Legacy managed five rounds in a row, putting Aurora on the back foot before Aurora edged out a narrow 7-5 lead. Winning a few rounds off the back of the pistol round, Aurora extended their lead to 11-5 before Legacy could get on the board in the second half. Both teams had been exchanging rounds for a while. By the end of the half, they closed out the game to hit 2-0 in the series. Continuing his domination from the first map, XANTARES dropped 18 kills to hit a series point for his team.

Map 3: Train; Pick: Aurora; Winner: Legacy

Having lost the first two maps, Legacy began their defense freely, which was a major factor in their resurgence. Winning 9 rounds in the defense, Legacy managed to walk out with a massive lead. While it looked too much on paper, Aurora was far from threatened by it and replicated the scoreline when it was their turn to defend. With regulation failing to separate them, we looked at two overtimes, and the second one concluded with a flawless offense from Legacy as they survived in the series, taking the match to the fourth map.

Map 4: Inferno; Pick: Legacy; Winner: Legacy

A 7-0 start from Legacy, put Aurora on the back foot right from the start of the map, and win 3 rounds at the very end of the half, making a comeback somewhat possible for Legacy. Winning the first 3 rounds to start the second half, Aurora managed to cut the lead in half before Legacy traded rounds until they closed the map and took us to the 5th and final map of the evening, having started the series two maps down. Lux, with 27 kills on the Grand Final stage, came into the form of his life to give his team a chance at the trophy from the clutches of defeat.

Map 5: Nuke; Pick: Decider; Winner: Aurora

Having given away the massive advantage, Aurora started Nuke with a 3-0 lead on their offense. Legacy did manage to defend well, but Aurora edged ahead with a narrow lead of 5-7, favoring the Turkish side. Legacy’s five-round streak started their second half strongly, but the 18th round saw Aurora get back on the board and continued with a 5-round streak to close the map and take home the series. Once again, the star man XANTARES topped the charts with impact, proving instrumental in closing out the trophy.

Aurora’s massive win at Bucharest brings some much-needed confidence for the team that has been begging for it. Despite their talent, Aurora often came up short in tough situations, and this hard-fought win will help them become a force to be reckoned with at the Major later this month.

Can You Change Language in Valorant Mobile?

Sonu Banerjee
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Can You Change Language in Valorant Mobile?

If you’ve recently logged into the Valorant Mobile closed beta, you’ve probably noticed that the entire UI is currently in Chinese.

As a result, if you’re not fluent in the language or just playing Valorant Mobile from outside China, you might find it tricky to navigate through the menus, settings, and other in-game options.

However, is it possible to change the game language in Valorant Mobile? Let’s find out.

Can You Change Valorant Mobile Language to English?

At the time of writing, Valorant Mobile is still in its closed beta phase and is currently exclusive to the Chinese app store.

Because of this regional limitation, there’s no in-game option to change the language to English just yet. Everything in the game is fully localized in Chinese.

If you’re planning to try out Valorant Mobile, your best bet would be to familiarize yourself with the interface by watching gameplay videos on YouTube and other platforms. This can help you understand the layout and basic controls before jumping in.

Otherwise, you can simply wait for Riot Games to roll out the global open beta before giving the game a try. Keep in mind that the devs have remained tight-lipped about the game’s release date, and there’s still no official word on when Valorant Mobile will be available globally.

How to Move Valorant to Another Drive

Sonu Banerjee
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How to Move Valorant to Another Drive

Whether you’re switching Valorant from an HDD to an SSD or simply trying to free up space on one of your drives, knowing how to move Valorant to another drive is crucial to avoid having to download the entire game all over again.

As a result of constant updates and the addition of new characters, maps, and abilities, Valorant’s file size has become quite large over the years, which is why re-downloading it from scratch can take a long time if you don’t have the fastest internet. As a result, being able to move it properly from one drive to another can not only save you your precious time but also your internet bandwidth.

However, transferring Valorant to a different drive isn’t very easy or intuitive. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you may find yourself having to re-download the game anyway, despite having moved it manually.

How to Transfer Valorant Location

Assuming that you already have the game installed on one of your drives, here’s how you can move Valorant to a different drive:

  • Find the Valorant installation folder
  • Right-click the ‘VALORANT’ folder and select ‘Cut’
  • Go to the drive where you want to transfer Valorant to
  • Create a new folder and name it ‘Riot Games’
  • Paste the VALORANT folder inside the new folder
  • Launch Riot Client
  • Go to Valorant and hit ‘Play’
  • Wait for the error pop-up
  • Click ‘Install’
  • Click on the folder icon located next to the install path
  • Manually enter the file location where you pasted the new VALORANT folder
  • Wait for the Riot Client to detect your game files
  • Click ‘Play’ 

That’s everything you need to know about how to move Valorant to a different drive on your PC.

How to Complete Industrial Espionage Quest in Arc Raiders?

Aritra Patra
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How to Complete Industrial Espionage Quest in Arc Raiders?

The Arc Raiders Industrial Espionage quest is pretty straightforward, yet fun to do, in terms of having to infiltrate other weapon operations. The details herein are a breakdown of three necessary steps involved in completing the given covert operation.

Let’s dive into the step-by-step guide on how to complete the Industrial Espionage Quest in Arc Raiders.

How to Complete Industrial Espionage Quest?

Follow the steps mentioned below to complete the quest easily:

  • Obtain the Burletta Weapon
    • Before heading out to the field, stock your inventory with a Burletta weapon from your stash. This gun is required by the first objective of the mission. Make sure you have ample equipment space free in your loadout and that the weapon is properly equipped.​
  • Find Tian Wen’s weapons cache.
    • Go to the Buried City map, then proceed to the northeasternmost gas station. That is going to be your landmark for now. Get there and take a good look around. The gun cache is situated right behind the vehicle near the gas station. Press your interaction key when you’re in range, then take the Beretta and place it into the cache by using it while interacting with the cache.
  • Plant the Bug
    • The final objective in this quest is to return to the weapon cache and attach a surveillance bug. This will complete the operation that gives you critical intelligence on the rival raider activities. Once you manage to plant the bug, all the objectives of your quest will be completed.

This is designed to be completed in a very short time, making the Industrial Espionage quest one of the best selections if you’re looking to efficiently farm rewards. The whole operation will take less than two minutes once you’ve located the cache. Make sure you extract safely with your mission data to complete the quest for full rewards.

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