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CS2 February 6 Update Adjusts Rank Disparity Issues in Premier Mode: Full Patch Notes

Sonu Banerjee
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CS2 February 6 Update Adjusts Rank Disparity Issues in Premier Mode: Full Patch Notes

Valve has shipped a new update to Counter-Strike 2, and it aims to address an issue that many players have been facing since the release of Premier Season 2.

Recently, social media forums have seen a number of CS2 players expressing their frustration on being unable to queue with their friends in matchmaking. According to some players, friends who they had queued with during Season 1 were no longer eligible to join their party in Season 2 due to newly implemented rank restrictions.

The February 6 CS2 update seems to address this problem.

CS2 February 6 Update Patch Notes

While the new CS2 update isn’t a massive overhaul, it brings some much-needed fixes to the competitive shooter.

The biggest and most important change in the latest patch is undoubtedly the change to the Premier matchmaking in CS2. The update addresses this issue by refining the matchmaking algorithm that determines the acceptable CS Rating differences between party members, ensuring that only those with significant disparities are prevented from queuing together.

“In most cases, players who used to play together as a party in Premier Season One will be able to party together in Premier Season Two,” the patch notes state.

There are also a few other minor changes and bug fixes included in this new update.

Here are the detailed patch notes of the February 6 CS2 update, as confirmed by Valve:

[ PREMIER ]

  • Adjusted the logic that determines when players are too far apart in CS Rating to participate in matchmaking together as a party. In most cases, players who used to play together as a party in Premier Season One will be able to party together in Premier Season Two.

[ UI ]

  • Added “Get Service Medal” UI element directly to the main menu profile card.
  • Fixed a case where main menu profiles were missing display medals.
  • Updated Dust II radar image to be more accurate.

[ MISC ]

  • Fixed a case where inspect or reload button presses could cause prediction errors.

Valorant February 2025 Night Market Dates Announced

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant February 2025 Night Market Dates Announced

The release date of the Valorant Night Market for Episode 10 Act 1 has been confirmed by Riot Games, and players only need to wait a few more days to get their favorite skins at discounted rates.

For the uninitiated, Valorant Night Market is a limited-time event that returns to the shooter every couple of months and enables players to buy up to six different weapon skins at hefty discounts. These discounts are completely random and range from 10% to a whopping 49%.

However, not every skin in the Valorant arsenal is available in the Night Market. In fact, only the skins from the Select, Deluxe, or Premium edition are eligible to appear in your Night Market.

Let’s take a look at the confirmed dates for the February 2025 Valorant Night Market.

Valorant February 2025 Night Market Dates

According to a recent X (formerly Twitter) post from Riot Games, the next Valorant Night Market will kick off on February 13.

Fans will have just over three weeks to buy the skins that they want before the event comes to a conclusion on March 4.

That’s everything you need to know about the February 2025 Night Market in Valorant.

EA Announces Release Window for New Battlefield Game

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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EA Announces Release Window for New Battlefield Game

EA has announced that the new Battlefield game now has an expected release window as the first pre-alpha gameplay video for the upcoming Battlefield game goes viral.

According to their statement, the game is slated for release in the “expected fiscal year 2026,” which is the 12-month period beginning April 1, 2025, and ending March 31, 2026. While the game will undergo a year of development, EA has scheduled a community testing program for fans to get early access to limited content.

“This is an unprecedented moment for Battlefield,” EA revealed in their statement. “We will start by testing the pillars of play, like core combat and destruction. Then transition to balance and feedback for our weapons, vehicles, and gadgets, ultimately leading to where all these pieces come together in our maps, modes, and squad play.”

Players from North America and Europe will receive the first invites, and players may sign up today for the opportunity to take part in future testing. As of now, the testing program is limited to the aforementioned region, only time will tell if it expands beyond the current geographical borders.

Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 Drops Leaked: All Rewards & How To Get

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 Drops Leaked: All Rewards & How To Get

Only a few days remain before the highly anticipated Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 kicks off, and fans of the competitive shooter can once again seize the opportunity to get their hands on some exclusive limited-time drops by tuning into the event.

For the uninitiated, Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 marks the game’s first international tournament of the year. Running from February 20 to March 2, the event will showcase eight elite Valorant teams who will compete for the lion’s share of a $500,000 prize pool.

Throughout the tournament duration, Valorant fans can get some exciting rewards in the form of Twitch and YouTube drops. While Riot Games has yet to shed light on the Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 drops, dataminers have already managed to dig up the list of rewards that the devs have in store for the fans. 

Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 Drops: All Rewards

According to prominent Valorant leaker ‘VALORANTLeaksEN’ on X (formerly Twitter), the Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 drops will include the following rewards for the viewers:

  • ‘Crispy’ Title
  • Tuktuk Spray

The Tuktuk spray features Agents Gekko, Harbor, Jett, and Clove riding around in a tuktuk—a three-wheeled motorized vehicle popular in many Asian countries—driven by Wingman.

Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 Drops: How To Get

The Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025 drops can only be obtained by tuning into the official Twitch or YouTube handles of Valorant.

The “Crispy” title will be up for grabs from February 20th through March 1st, while the Tuktuk Spray will be exclusive to the grand final day, March 2nd.

After watching the matches live for the required duration, you’ll receive a notification prompting you to claim your drop. Just make sure that your Twitch and YouTube accounts are linked to your Riot Games ID beforehand—if they’re not, you won’t be eligible to claim the drop.

Kuroku’s Basket Showdown Codes for February 2025

Aritra Patra
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Kuroku’s Basket Showdown Codes for February 2025

My fascination with Roblox anime sports games, sparked by experiences with titles like Blue Lock Rivals, was rekindled when I stumbled upon a game inspired by Kuroko’s Basketball. Roblox Kuroko’s Basket: Showdown offers the thrill of playing as iconic characters like Taiga Kagami and Tetsuya Kuroko. However, success in this game demands more than simply choosing a favorite character.

To give you a competitive advantage, we’ve put together a list of Kuroko’s Basket Showdown codes that grant you free spins and cash. These resources can be used to unlock potent abilities, enabling you to quickly assert your dominance on the court.

Kuroku’s Basket Showdown Codes for February 2025

  • crackop: 200 Cash 
  • RELEASE: 200 Cash
  • basketball: 1500 Cash

How to Redeem Kuroku’s Basket Showdown Codes?

Kuroku’s Basket Showdown Codes for February 2025

Eager to grab your first reward? Before diving in, make sure you’ve liked the game on its Roblox page and joined the associated Roblox group. These steps are necessary to be eligible for code redemptions. Once you’ve taken care of that, follow these simple steps to redeem your Kuroko’s Basket Showdown codes:

  • Launch Kuroko’s Basket Showdown on Roblox.
  • From the menu on the left side of the screen, select the “Codes” option.
  • Enter a valid code into the designated “ENTER CODE” box.
  • Click the “Redeem” button to claim your rewards.

GamerLegion Challenges Valve Ranking System Over Prize Money Discrepancy

Aritra Patra
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GamerLegion Challenges Valve Ranking System Over Prize Money Discrepancy

GamerLegion has formally contacted Valve regarding a discrepancy in the February Valve ranking update, according to a HLTV report. The issue revolves around how prize money is calculated, specifically concerning the minimum guaranteed prize pool for teams still competing in a tournament.

The problem, as GamerLegion sees it, is that teams knocked out early received ranking points based on their winnings, while teams still in the tournament—and thus yet to receive their full prize—missed out on potential VRS points at the ranking cutoff date.

This timing proved crucial for GamerLegion. On February 3rd, the cutoff for BLAST Open Lisbon, PGL Bucharest, YaLLa Compass Qatar, IEM Melbourne, and IEM Dallas invites, they were ranked 13th. They narrowly missed the top 12, the threshold for BLAST Open Lisbon and PGL Bucharest invites, by a mere 0.4 points, assuming no invited teams decline.

Following their elimination from IEM Katowice on February 4th, and after securing their $38,000 prize, along with the ranking adjustments from their win against Astralis and losses to Spirit and The MongolZ, GamerLegion climbed to 11th in HLTV’s live calculation of Valve’s formula. This placed them 43 points ahead of FURIA, who held 12th place and whose $10,000 winnings from Katowice were already factored into the February 3rd rankings.

GamerLegion argues that this discrepancy significantly affected their ranking and eligibility for recent invites. They believe they rightfully deserve a spot in the top 12 of the global VRS.

Dota 2 BLAST Slam II: Teams, Schedule & Where To Watch

Sonu Banerjee
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Dota 2 BLAST Slam II: Teams, Schedule & Where To Watch

The BLAST Slam II Dota 2 event is underway, and some of the best teams in the world are currently battling it out in Copenhagen for the lion’s share of the whopping $1 million USD prize pool.

Similar to the first iteration of the tournament, BLAST Slam II will feature ten elite Dota 2 teams who will compete in a fast-paced single-elimination bracket throughout the next week. With the meta of the MOBA constantly evolving, it will be interesting to see how the teams adapt to this unique format.

In this article, we will take a look at everything you need to know about the BLAST Slam II Dota 2 tournament, including its participating teams, schedule, and how you can watch the event.

Dota 2 BLAST Slam II Teams

Below is the list of teams that received direct invites to Dota 2 BLAST Slam II. The event did not feature any qualifiers.

  • PARIVISION
  • BetBoom Team
  • Team Falcons
  • Team Liquid
  • Tundra Esports
  • Gaimin Gladiators
  • Nigma Galaxy
  • Xtreme Gaming
  • Yakult Brothers
  • Talon Esports

Dota 2 BLAST Slam II schedule

Dota 2 BLAST Slam II

Here’s the detailed schedule of Dota 2 BLAST Slam II.

Group Stage

The Group Stage, held over a single day, saw two groups of five teams competing in a king-of-the-hill format. The teams had to play a series of BO1 games to secure better placements in the playoffs.

Feb 26

Group A
  • Team Liquid 1-0 Talon Esports
  • BetBoom Team 0-1 Yakult Brothers
  • Tundra Esports 1-0 Talon Esports
  • Team Liquid 0-1 Yakult Brothers
  • BetBoom Team 0-1 Tundra Esports
  • Talon Esports 0-1 Yakult Brothers
  • Team Liquid 1-0 Tundra Esports
  • Talon Esports 1-0 BetBoom Team
  • Tundra Esports 1-0 Yakult Brothers
  • Team Liquid 0-1 BetBoom Team
Group B
  • Team Falcons 0-1 Nigma Galaxy
  • PARIVISION 1-0 Xtreme Gaming
  • Gaimin Gladiators 1-0 Nigma Galaxy
  • Team Falcons 1-0 Xtreme Gaming
  • PARIVISION 0-1 Gaimin Gladiators
  • Nigma Galaxy 1-0 Xtreme Gaming
  • Team Falcons 1-0 Gaimin Gladiators
  • Nigma Galaxy 1-0 PARIVISION
  • Gaimin Gladiators 1-0 Xtreme Gaming
  • Team Falcons 0-1 PARIVISION

Playoffs

The playoffs will follow a single-elimination format, with two BO3 matches played each day. Losing teams will be eliminated from the event.

Feb 5

Round 1
  • 3 pm UTC: PARIVISION 2-0 Talon Esports
  • 6 pm UTC: BetBoom Team 2-0 Xtreme Gaming

Feb 6

Round 2
  • 3 pm UTC: Team Liquid vs. PARIVISION
  • 6 pm UTC: Team Falcons vs. BetBoom Team

Feb 7

Quarterfinals

3 pm UTC: Nigma Galaxy vs. TBD

6 pm UTC: Yakult Brothers vs. TBD

Feb 8

Semifinals
  • 3 pm UTC: Tundra Esports vs. TBD
  • 6 pm UTC: Gaimin Gladiators vs. TBD

Feb 9

Grand Final
  • 4:30 pm UTC: TBD vs. TBD

Where To Watch Dota 2 BLAST Slam II

Fans can catch the Blast Slam II Dota 2 event by tuning into the official livestreams of the tournament on Twitch and YouTube.

What is Valve Regional Standings in CS2?

Aritra Patra
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What is Valve Regional Standings in CS2?

Figuring out which CS2 teams make it to the Majors can seem complicated, but it all boils down to the Valve Regional Standings (VRS). Forget past Major results or RMR qualifiers – these rankings, introduced in 2025, are the golden ticket. New to the pro-CS2 scene, or just returning after a break?

Here’s a clear breakdown of how the VRS works.

What is VRS in CS2?

Essentially, the VRS is a system of four rankings: one global and three regional. The regional rankings cover the major CS2 areas: Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Teams earn their spots on these lists based on their performance in ranked tournaments and matches.

Several factors play a role in how a match impacts a team’s standing. These include whether they won or lost, how strong their opponent was, the importance of the event, and how recently the match was played. These rankings get a refresh every week, usually on Mondays.  

How is the VRS used?

VRS in CS2

So, what are these standings used for? They’re the key to tournament invites, both for the main events and the qualifiers. Big-name tournaments often use the global standings to decide who gets an invite, while regional standings are used for invites to regional closed qualifiers.

Most importantly, the VRS is the deciding factor for Major invitations. The regional rankings, combined with the previous Major’s regional results, determine how many teams from each region get invited and where they start in the tournament.

Want to check out the VRS for yourself? They’re on this GitHub page run by Valve. You can find them by navigating through the “invitation” or “live” folder, selecting the current year, and then picking the most recent regional standings page.

EA CEO Hints at Apex Legends 2.0 Update

Aritra Patra
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EA CEO Hints at Apex Legends 2.0 Update

EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently dropped a hint about a massive update in the works, something so significant he’s calling it “Apex 2.0.” This comes as Apex Legends celebrates its sixth anniversary, a milestone marked by numerous seasons, map changes, a growing roster of Legends, and even a mobile version that came and went. But this next update sounds like it’ll be on a whole different level.

Wilson, speaking during EA’s latest earnings call, confirmed that Respawn Entertainment is not just supporting the current game, but actively developing this “major update.” He even suggested it’s so transformative, “Apex 2.0” is a fitting description.  

Now, what exactly “Apex 2.0” entails is still a mystery. Could it be a collection of new maps and game modes? Maybe even more Legends are joining the fray? Or perhaps it’s a deep dive into gameplay mechanics, refining and polishing what’s already there? The possibilities are exciting, and frankly, anyone’s guess.

However, don’t expect this game-changer anytime soon. Wilson made it clear that “Apex 2.0” is slated for release after the next Battlefield game launches. EA’s current plans point to that Battlefield title arriving sometime within their Fiscal Year 2026, which runs until April 1, 2026. Of course, game development being what it is, delays are always possible.  

So, while “Apex 2.0” might be over a year away, at least, we can take comfort in knowing that Respawn is working on something big for the future of Apex Legends.

Replay System Icons Have Been Added To Valorant, Leaks Reveal

Sonu Banerjee
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Replay System Icons Have Been Added To Valorant, Leaks Reveal

After nearly five years since the game’s initial release, the highly anticipated Valorant replay system might finally be on the horizon, as per some recent leaks.

According to an X (formerly Twitter) post by prominent Valorant dataminer ‘VALORANTLeaksEN’, Riot Games has added a bunch of replay system icons to the competitive shooter with the Valorant 10.02 patch.

Previously, Riot stated in their January 2025 dev update that the replay system was still a bit further down the road. However, the appearance of replay system icons in the game’s latest patch suggests that its development may be progressing faster than expected.

New Valorant Update Adds Replay System Icons

Dataminers have confirmed that the following replay system icons have been added to Valorant with its 10.02 update on February 4, 2025.

  • Follow Cam
  • Playhead Indicator
  • Free Cam
  • Previous Round
  • Hide Replays
  • Replay Settings
  • Pause
  • Skip Back
  • Next Round
  • Skip Forward
  • Play

Note that the replay system in Valorant, along with the icons mentioned above, is not functional yet. In fact, as of the time of writing, the devs have not announced a release date for the Valorant replay system.

Everything mentioned in this article is based on leaks, so take it with a grain of salt. Be sure to follow Riot Games’ official social media channels for further updates on the Valorant replay system.

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