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Fortnite x South Park Crossover Coming Soon: Reports

Aritra Patra
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Fortnite x South Park Crossover Coming Soon: Reports

Fortnite’s constant deluge of pop culture crossovers could soon add one of television’s most irreverent and iconic animated shows to the list. A leak by a high-profile Fortnite insider referencing Paramount sources claims South Park is coming to Epic Games’ battle royale behemoth “very soon,” possibly to add Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny to the game’s ever-growing legion of crossover characters.

The rumor started with SamLeakss, a notable Fortnite leaking community member, who tweeted on October 25, 2025, that a “reliable source at Paramount”- the network owning and airing South Park – verified the collaboration. SamLeakss has built credibility among the Fortnite community as well as with other top-tier leakers such as HYPEX, Shiina, and iFireMonkey, who are often referenced for correct early-incoming information regarding forthcoming content.

The leak timing is also significant. It comes shortly after the conclusion of Fortnite’s Fortnitemares 2025 Halloween event, which featured horror-themed crossovers with Scooby-Doo, Ghostface from Scream, and Poppy Playtime. The South Park collaboration is allegedly set to release after the much-hyped Simpsons mini-season, which will take place from November 1 to November 28, 2025, and will feature Springfield on the Fortnite island.

To date, as of October 27, 2025, Epic Games has made no official announcement or statement about a collaboration with South Park. Epic’s corporate newsroom and official Fortnite news blog carry no reference to the crossover, leaving it securely in the “credible rumor” camp instead of certified fact. This is business as usual for Epic, which keeps new collaborations under tight wraps until formal unveilings.

Pokémon Champions Release Date, Platforms, & More

Sonu Banerjee
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Pokémon Champions Release Date, Platforms, & More

If Pokémon Legends Z-A failed to meet your expectations, don’t worry, the franchise has another title planned for fans just around the corner. 

Pokémon Champions is an upcoming strategy game from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company that’s set to hit the shelves in the near future. It will be a spin-off of the original Champions series and will feature gameplay reminiscent of the Pokémon Stadium titles.

Needless to say, the Pokémon fan base is hyped for the launch of Pokémon Champions and is eagerly looking for more details regarding the release date of the title. 

In this article, we’ll take a look at everything we know so far about Pokémon Champions, including its estimated release date, available platforms, and more. 

Pokémon Champions Release Date

The developers behind Pokémon Champions have yet to give us the exact release date of the highly anticipated title. However, it has already been revealed that Pokémon Champions will officially launch at some point in 2026.

Pokémon Champions Platforms

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokémon Champions will be available to play on the Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS devices at the time of its release. 

It has also been announced that Pokémon Champions will be used as the VGC software for Pokémon World Championships and for Championship Series events leading up to Worlds following the game’s release in the 2026 season. 

How to Fix the “Your Client Needs to Update” Error in CS2?

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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How to Fix the “Your Client Needs to Update” Error in CS2?

Having played Counter-Strike 2 for a long time, players come across countless errors, and one of the many errors is “Your client needs to update”. If you are looking to fix this issue, then you are in the right place. In this article, we will explore all of the ways we can fix the error.

“Your client needs to update” appears when the game is stuck in an update loop. Despite having updated to the latest build, the game fails to start, and you are greeted with the aforementioned error. These are a few of the tried and tested remedies for you to check out.

Your Client Needs to Update Error CS2

Method 1: Restart the Steam Client

  • Close the game and the Steam Client.
  • Restart your PC.
  • Try opening the game again.

Method 2: Verify game files

  • Open the Steam client.
  • Go to your Library.
  • Right-click on the game.
  • Go to Properties.
  • Select the Installed Files tab and click Verify integrity of game files.

Method 3: Clear the download cache

  • Open Steam.
  • Click on the Steam menu in the top-left corner.
  • Select Settings (or Preferences on macOS).
  • Go to the Downloads tab.
  • Click Clear Download Cache and restart Steam.

These are the known fixes to “Your client needs to update” and make sure to try all of them out before the ultimate final solution, i.e., uninstalling and reinstalling the game. This error is quite uncommon, but these fixes have solved 100% of the cases. All of these fixes will bring everything back in sync, and you can get back to enjoying CS2 again.

CS2 Market Cap Plummets Following Controversial Trade-Up Update

Sonu Banerjee
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CS2 Market Cap Plummets Following Controversial Trade-Up Update

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 48 hours, chances are you’re already aware of the market upheaval in the Counter-Strike 2 skin economy following the game’s latest update.

The October 22nd CS2 update, which enabled players to use trade-up contracts to exchange five Covert skins for a knife or glove, triggered a massive market crash, putting a giant dent in the value and overall rarity of high-tier items and leaving collectors scrambling.

Previously, knives and gloves were considered to be the rarest items in CS2, with their value driven by scarcity. In fact, the only way of obtaining knives and gloves in CS2 prior to this update was through case unboxings at extremely low odds. The new trade-up system allows players to combine five Covert-tier skins to guarantee a high-value knife or glove from one of the collections used, dramatically increasing the supply of these items overnight.

Market Impact

The immediate impact that Valve’s latest experiment had on the CS2 skin economy was devastating, to say the least.

The sudden influx of knives and gloves in the market saw their prices drop up to 70%, wiping billions off the CS2 marketplace. On the other hand, the prices of Covert skins soared through the roof, with certain cheap skins gaining as much as 20 times their value within the span of a few hours. 

The dramatic shifts in individual item prices were reflected in the broader marketplace, with CS2’s market cap plummeting by nearly $3 billion in just 38 hours. This represents a staggering drop of nearly 50%, underscoring just how deeply the trade-up update has shaken the CS2 economy. The unprecedented decline demonstrates the sheer scale of the update’s impact and how much a single change to the trade-up system can wreak havoc on the game’s entire digital economy.

Community Reaction

Consequently, CS2 skin collectors who had invested heavily in high-tier skins saw their inventories lose a hefty chunk of their value overnight, sparking outrage within the community. Players flooded forums, subreddits, and social media, debating the fairness of the trade-up update, with many urging Valve to reverse or make adjustments to the system.

On the other end of the spectrum, players who had previously invested in Covert skins or just had cheap Coverts lying in their inventories saw significant profits thanks to the update.

Many players also believe that this change is a blessing in disguise for the game’s overall ecosystem, as it will lower the largely inflated knife prices and make high-tier items a lot more affordable for the average player.

What Does the Future Look Like?

Looking into the future, some experts predict that high-tier knife and glove prices may stabilize at roughly half of their pre-update value, while Covert skins used in trade-ups could see temporary spikes before settling at around 50% inflated values.

Needless to say, the market has fundamentally shifted as a result of this update, and players are still actively learning to adapt to the new landscape.

How to Trade Up to Knives & Gloves in CS2?

How to Trade Up to Knives & Gloves in CS2?

Sonu Banerjee
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How to Trade Up to Knives & Gloves in CS2?

The October 22nd CS2 update introduced some massive changes to the competitive shooter that affected not only the gameplay but also turned the world of skin trading upside down. For the uninitiated, the controversial update brought retakes back to Counter-Strike with a few tweaks from its previous version and added a feature that would shake up the CS2 skin economy to its core: the ability to trade up to knives and gloves.

Prior to this update, knives and gloves in CS2 could exclusively be obtained via case unboxing, and that too with extremely low odds. Trade-up contracts had their own uses, but players could only trade up skins up to the Covert tier (red grade), which could no longer be traded up any further.

As a result, the knife and glove prices skyrocketed over the years, with any decent ones going for over $1,000, and sales crossing the million-dollar mark are also not unheard of. It was almost impossible for the average player to be able to purchase one of the more sought-after knives, like the Butterfly or Karambit, unless they somehow got incredibly lucky during unboxing cases.

Following the new CS2 update, players can now use trade-up contracts to get a guaranteed knife or a glove without having to rely on unboxings. 

How to Use Trade-Up Contracts to Get Knives & Gloves in CS2

Players who own at least 5 Covert-tier weapons in their inventory can now exchange them for knives and gloves using the trade-up contract.

You can either use StatTrak™ or non-StatTrak™ weapons during the trade-up, but note that you cannot receive StatTrak™ gloves as a reward.

Best CS2 Gloves for Trade Up

Here’s how you can use your Covert skins to get a knife or some new gloves in CS2:

  • Launch CS2
  • Go to your Inventory
  • Right-click on any Covert skin and select ‘Use With Trade Up Contract’
  • Select five Covert skins that you wish to use
  • You’ll randomly get a knife or a glove skin from any of the collections used in the trade-up

And that’s it! You now finally have a knife skin to use in CS2 without needing to remortgage your house.

Unfortunately, since Valve has introduced this new feature, all the Covert skins in the Steam market have skyrocketed in value. If you didn’t already have a few Covert skins at your disposal, you might still need to spend a considerable amount of money to obtain the fodder for your knife trade-up. At the same time, this cost is only a fraction of what most knives used to go for on the market before this update.

Best CS2 Knives for Trade Up

Best CS2 Gloves for Trade Up

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Best CS2 Gloves for Trade Up

The latest update from Valve has affected the CS2 skins community a lot, leading to the prices of knives and gloves crashing to the point where they are as affordable as they were a decade ago.

Unlike skins, gloves were released as a part of a wider collection, making it hard to ensure a successful trade-in. Picking a glove can only be done with the series, as trading skins from a particular series will ensure a glove released with that bunch.

Release series for Gloves

First Series

  • Glove Case
  • Operation Hydra Case

Second Series

  • Clutch Case
  • Revolution Case

Third Series

  • Operation Broken Fang Case
  • Recoil Case
  • Snakebite Case.

Skins from these series

First Series

  • SSG 08 Dragonfire
  • M4A4 Buzz Kill
  • Five-SeveN Hyper Beast
  • AWP Oni Taiji

Second Series

  • AK-47 Head Shot
  • M4A4 Temukau
  • MP7 Bloodsport Covert SMG
  • M4A4 Neo-Noir.

Third Series

  • Glock-18 Neo-Noir
  • M4A1-S Printstream
  • AWP Chromatic Aberration
  • USP-S Printstream
  • USP-S The Traitor
  • M4A4 In Living Colour.

Getting gloves in a game of chance, but what can be ensured is the series. Trading skins from that series will ensure that you get a Glove that was released along with it. While this may not be the best solution, as things stand, there are no other options.

Best CS2 Knives for Trade Up

Best CS2 Knives for Trade Up

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Best CS2 Knives for Trade Up

The latest update from Valve has shaken the CS2 skins community to its very core, leading to the prices of knives and gloves crashing to the point where they are as affordable as they were a decade ago.

Certain items can be traded for specific knives and gloves, but there is a catch. You can only get a knife from a handful of cases when you trade in “Covert Skins” from that collection. You need 5 skins, but cannot bring gloves into the mix. Additionally, Stattrack and non-StatTrak items cannot be traded in together.

We have compiled a list of skins that can be traded in for knives, so you don’t have to search for them. Read below to find out:

Butterfly Knives

  • M4A1-S Cyrex
  • P90 Asiimov

M9 Bayonet, Gut Knife, Flip Knife, and Bayonet

  • AK-47 Nightwish
  • Desert Eagle Ocean Drive
  • P250 See Ya Later
  • USP-S Neo-Noir
  • AK-47 Leet Museo
  • MP9 Starlight Protector
  • AK-47 The Empress
  • AK-47 Bloodsport

Karambit Knives

  • AK-47 Neon Revolution
  • M4A4 X-Ray
  • AWP Lightning Strike
  • M4A1-S Chantico’s Fire
  • FAMAS Roll Cage
  • MAC-10 Neon Rider
  • R8 Revolver Fade
  • M4A4 Asiimov
  • AWP Asiimov
  • CZ75-Auto Victoria
  • PP-Bizon Judgement of Anubis
  • AK-47 Jaguar
  • AK-47 Fire Serpent
  • Desert Eagle Golden Koi
  • M4A4 Royal Paladin
  • M4A1-S Hyper Beast
  • AK-47 Wasteland Rebel
  • Glock-18 Wasteland Rebel
  • P90 Death by Kitty
  • SSG 08 Blood in the Water
  • M4A1-S Mecha Industries
  • AUG Chameleon
  • Galil AR Chatterbox
  • Sawed-Off The Kraken
  • AWP Man-o’-war
  • P2000 Fire Elemental
  • M4A4 Bullet Rain

Classic Knife 

  • FAMAS Commemoration
  • AWP Wildfire. 

Kukri Knife

  • AWP Chrome Cannon
  • AK-47 Inheritance
  • Glock-18 Gold Toof
  • M4A1-S Vaporwave

Falchion Knife

  • AK-47 Nightwish
  • MP9 Starlight Protector
  • Desert Eagle Ocean Drive
  • AK-47 Leet Museo
  • P250 See Ya Later
  • AK-47 The Empress
  • AK-47 Bloodsport
  • USP-S Neo-Noir
  • AWP Hyper Beast
  • AK-47 Aquamarine

Shadow Daggers

  • M4A1-S Golden Coil
  • USP-S Kill Confirmed

Bowie Knife

  • M4A4 The Battlestar
  • AK-47 Fuel Injector

Shadow Daggers and Bowie Knife

  • AK-47 Nightwish;
  • MP9 Starlight Protector;
  • Desert Eagle Ocean Drive;
  • AK-47 Leet Museo.
  • P250 See Ya Later;
  • AK-47 The Empress;
  • AK-47 Bloodsport;
  • USP-S Neo-Noir.

Stiletto, Navaja, Talon, and Ursus

  • Glock-18 Bullet Queen
  • M4A1-S Player Two
  • Five-SeveN Angry Mob
  • M4A4 The Emperor
  • AWP Neo-Noir
  • AK-47 Asiimov
  • Desert Eagle Code Red
  • AK-47 Neon Rider

Paracord, Survival, Nomad, and Skeleton Knife

  • MAC-10 Stalker
  • AWP Containment Breach
  • AK-47 Legion of Anubis
  • Desert Eagle Printstream
  • FAMAS Bad Trip
  • AWP Printstream

Some Knives were released with multiple cases, so mixing Covert Skins from all of the cases does not ensure you will get a particular knife; rather, it offers a chance. For example, M4A1S-Cyrex and P90 Asiimov were a part of Breakout Collection, which only had Butterfly Knives; thus, trading them in will ensure you get a Butterfly Knife.

How to Check Your Counter-Strike 2 Skins’ Value After the $2 Billion Market Crash | CS2 Skin Price Guide October 2025

How to Register for the Fortnite Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup?

Aritra Patra
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How to Register for the Fortnite Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup?

Fortnitemares has introduced a good chance for players to obtain the Wednesday Addams Outfit entirely for free via the Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup. The competitive event provides two opportunities to play and gain one of the season’s highly coveted skins.​

In this article, we will find out how to register for the Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup in Fortnite. Keep reading till the end for all the details.

How to Register for the Fortnite Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup?

Signing up for the Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup is easy and available directly from Fortnite’s in-game menu. Just start Fortnite and access the Compete tab from the main lobby menu. Browse through the available tournament listings until you see the Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup, and click on it to see tournament information.​

Before registration, you’ll require a duo partner, as this is a team competition. Have your partner online and at your party at the time of registration because both participants have to fulfill all the eligibility criteria. Click the Register or Join button, agree to the terms and conditions of the tournament, and you’ll get a notification that your duo is registered.​

Fortnite Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup Eligibility & Schedule

Fortnite Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup

You must fulfill some conditions to play. You must be 13 years or older (or the age specified in your region), have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) active on your Epic Games account, and have reached account level 50. You also have to have ranked once in Ranked Reload mode to meet the rank validity condition.​​

The Wednesday Addams Haunted Cup takes place across two separate days – October 23 and October 25, 2025. This dual-day format provides flexibility to compete on whichever day works best for your schedule, or even participate on both days to maximize your chances.​

Every session lasts two and a half hours as a Duos Reload tournament with a maximum of ten matches per team. Points are distributed by placement (10 points for a Victory Royale to 1 point for 10th place) and eliminations (1 point per elimination).

How to Check Your Counter-Strike 2 Skins’ Value After the $2 Billion Market Crash | CS2 Skin Price Guide October 2025

Yash More
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How to Check Your Counter-Strike 2 Skins’ Value After the $2 Billion Market Crash | CS2 Skin Price Guide October 2025

The Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) skin market has just experienced one of its most dramatic crashes. Valve’s October 2025 update introduced a new crafting system that lets players trade five Covert (red rarity) weapon skins for a knife or gloves, cosmetics previously seen as ultra-rare. This update has caused a near $2 billion wipeout in market value in under 24 hours, shaking the entire CS2 trading community.

What Triggered the Crash?

Traditionally, knives and gloves were among the rarest, most valuable skins, often fetching thousands even millions of dollars. Now, this update has simplified crafting these coveted items, making them far more accessible to the average player.

According to PriceEmpire, the market cap plummeted from over $6 billion pre-update to around $4.25 billion shortly after, a drop of roughly 30% overnight. This flooding of the market has caused knife and glove prices to plummet by as much as 70%. For example, some premium knives drastically dropped from $14,000 to $7,000, and others lost tens of thousands in value in hours.

How to Check Your Skins’ Values

If you want to know where your collection stands after the crash, here’s how:

  • Steam Community Market: Check market prices directly from your inventory. Remember prices include a 15% Steam fee, so they may appear a bit high.
  • a-Party Sites: There are several third-party platforms that track skin prices across multiple marketplaces and provide up-to-date market insights. They also include features like real-cash value estimations, price history charts, and inventory evaluation tools that help users understand the true worth of their collections.
  • Instant Cashout Sites: Instant cashout platforms let users quickly convert their in-game skins into real money. The payout rates usually range between 80% to 90% of the market value, depending on how popular or liquid the items are at that moment.

Community Reactions and Market Impact

The update sparked a divided community response. Many expressed frustration and uncertainty, wondering if prices will ever rebound. Meanwhile, some traders see opportunity, snapping up undervalued assets in hopes of a market bounce back.

This update is being called a market “reset,” with the influx of knives and gloves drastically diluting their rarity and value. But the surge in demand for Covert skins—the new crafting ingredients—has driven their prices up, some spiking over 60%. The market is in flux as players adjust strategies and portfolios.

Staying Calm Amid Chaos: What the CS2 Market Update Means for Traders

Patience is key. Experts advise against panic selling as the market may still stabilize or even recover over time. Monitoring prices daily across multiple sites and staying in touch with community sentiment is essential. This crafting update reshaped the CS2 economy overnight, reminding us all that rarity and value in digital assets can shift rapidly. For collectors and traders, understanding these trends and acting thoughtfully will be crucial to navigating this new landscape.

In the end, while the CS2 skin market crash feels brutal now, it’s still an evolving story with potential for new opportunities for savvy players willing to stay informed and play the long game.

Justin Bieber Twitch Debut: Pop Star Launches Daily Streams from Private Studio

Satyam Kumar
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Justin Bieber Twitch Debut: Pop Star Launches Daily Streams from Private Studio

Justin Bieber has officially entered the world of live streaming, launching his Twitch channel with a surprise debut on October 22, 2025. In his first hour-long broadcast, the pop star didn’t sing or perform, instead, he gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his life, casually playing basketball, shooting pool, and touring his massive private warehouse studio equipped with a skateboarding ramp and multiple sports setups.

The stream was far from amateur. A full production crew with over ten members handled cameras, lighting, and audio, giving the broadcast a polished, television-like feel—nothing like the typical bedroom streamer aesthetic.

Bieber confirmed he’s serious about this new venture, telling viewers: “We’re going to be doing this pretty much every day, so make sure you tune in. It’s going to be awesome”.

Fans reacted with excitement and curiosity, flooding social media with clips and speculation. Some believe he might open up about personal topics, including his past relationship with Selena Gomez, during future “Just Chatting” streams. His debut drew over 35,000 concurrent viewers, and his channel gained tens of thousands of followers within hours, underscoring his massive digital reach.

Bieber’s move reflects a broader trend of celebrities embracing Twitch not just for gaming, but as a platform for unfiltered, real-time fan engagement.

With hints of future collaborations and even a tease about his upcoming Coachella performance, his daily streams could become a cultural moment in the making.

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