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FURIA Reaches FISSURE Playground 2 Grand Finals

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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FURIA Reaches FISSURE Playground 2 Grand Finals

FURIA is in the Grand Finals of FISSURE Playground 2 after pulling off a shocking win against Falcons with a 2-0 scoreline. Not only are they in the finals, but they have taken down two renowned names in G2 and Falcons in the process, two heavy favorites to win the event.

VETO

  • FURIA removed Ancient
  • Falcons removed Overpass
  • FURIA picked Train
  • Falcons picked Nuke
  • FURIA removed Dust2
  • Falcons removed Inferno
  • Mirage was left over
https://twitter.com/fissure_eng/status/1969466110345932834

Map 1: Train; Pick: FURIA; Winner: FURIA

Starting strong in the pistol, FURIA managed to take an early lead on the T side, with the Falcons’ defense letting round after round slip. As Falcons somehow managed to pull together a few rounds in between, FURIA closed the first half with a win to start their defense with a 7-5 lead. FURIA’s bright start was leveled as Falcons began their offense with a win and rallied until they took the lead. FURIA hit back after Falcons had already roped in 4 rounds and leveled the scoreline. Having gone down, Falcons pulled back to hit map point first, but FURIA leveled it to take the game to overtime. Starting in OT, FURIA ran a perfect offense to push the map over the line and take an early lead in the series.

Map 2: Nuke; Pick: Falcons; Winner: FURIA

The Pistol round win secured an early lead for the Brazilian side, while the Falcons’ struggle was noticeable in the early stages of the map. Having started on the back foot, the star-studded roster recovered to level the scoreline before closing the half. Going 3-0 up in the offense, FURIA found themselves in a position of sheer advantage before Falcons hit the scoreboard with FURIA being one round away from series point. While the Falcons got close, FURIA shut them down in the final round to play to secure a Grand Finals spot.

FalleN system is working, and this win proves that they are truly capable of hanging with the big names despite the results of the past indicating otherwise. While this makes sure that they are in the Finals, nothing but a win tomorrow would convince the world that this was anything but a fluke. Consistency is what FURIA lacks, and it looks like they are on the right track to change that narrative.

Aurora Gaming Signs 8-Year-Old CS2 Prodigy ShaLun

Sonu Banerjee
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Aurora Gaming Signs 8-Year-Old CS2 Prodigy ShaLun

Aurora Gaming has shocked the CS2 community with its latest signing, an eight-year-old Counter-Strike 2 prodigy named Adil “ShaLun” Sovetov.

The rising star from Kazakhstan, who has been playing CS since he was about five and a half years old under the guidance of his father, has been added to Aurora Gaming’s training programme on September 19, 2025.

Despite receiving a FACEIT ban at the start of 2025 for violating the platform’s age restrictions, ShaLun continued to grind CS2 and showcase his skills, garnering attention from the game’s global community and professional organizations.

Under this new agreement, Aurora will provide ShaLun with mentorship from experienced CS2 players, media and discipline coaching, and other resources to help him grow both in-game and professionally. 

According to a statement from Aurora Gaming CEO Adalyat Mamedov, ShaLun is a clear example that “age isn’t important in esports.”

“We are giving him a team, mentors, and the right ecosystem,” Mamedov said. “And then, who knows: maybe he will soon become that guy from the highlights who lifts the major trophy and breaks the internet.”

This move makes ShaLun one of the youngest players ever signed by a professional esports organization. A similar precedent was set when North American org Team 33 signed eight-year-old Joseph “Gosu” Deen to its Fortnite roster.

ShaLun’s signing once again proves that age is just a number when it comes to clicking heads in the world of esports. The CS2 community will undoubtedly be keeping its eyes peeled to see what this young prodigy can achieve in the future.

Valorant Server Status: Game Disconnection Issues Spotted Around the World

Aritra Patra
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Valorant Server Status: Game Disconnection Issues Spotted Around the World

Valorant players on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Windows are currently experiencing game disconnection issues across the board on September 20, 2025, which led Riot Games to investigate the technical issues affecting their tactical shooter.

The game disconnection issue was initially reported at around 4:28 PM IST (GMT+5:30), when Riot Games also confirmed the extensive connectivity issues on their official server status page. The official report confirmed the development team was “aware of a problem causing players to disconnect from their games and are investigating the problem,” with all three major gaming platforms, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Windows PC, suffering from the technical issues.

Valorant Server Status

The disconnection problems are a major inconvenience for Valorant players, as the server outage is affecting almost all servers across all regions. Several players complained of not being able to get stable connections in ongoing matches.

If you are also facing the disconnection issue, you should keep an eye on Riot Games’ official status page for any updates.

How to Fix HVCI Enabled Error in Valorant?

Where Do Valorant Replays Get Saved? File Location Guide

Sonu Banerjee
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Where Do Valorant Replays Get Saved? File Location Guide

After over five years of relentless demand from the community, Riot Games has finally added a replay system to Valorant with the game’s 11.06 update. While the overall functionality of this newly-added replay system is fairly intuitive, a lot of players are getting confused about the location where the replay files are saved.

For the uninitiated, the long-awaited Valorant replay system enables players to check out their match replays and analyze them from different perspectives, but there’s a catch. Players are only allowed to check replays of their own games within the current patch, which means that you won’t be able to watch match recaps of your favorite pro or check out replays from a different patch.

Despite these drawbacks, the Valorant replay system is still an incredibly useful tool, whether you’re trying to improve your gameplay by analyzing your matches or just looking to make some highlight reels of your craziest flickshots.

How To Watch Replays in Valorant?

Before we get to the Valorant replay file location, it’s important to know how to watch your own match replays in the first place.

To watch your full match replays in Valorant, simply follow these steps:

  • Play at least one game in the current patch.
  • Head to your ‘Career’ page.
  • Go to the ‘Match History’ section.
  • Click on the game that you wish to watch.
  • Hit the download button located on the page.

Now all you need to do is wait for the download to finish and press play.

Valorant Replay File Location

Now that you’re aware of how to watch replays in Valorant, you should also learn where your replay files are saved.

To find your Valorant replay files, all you need to do is head over to the following folder:

C:\\Users\USER\AppData\Local\VALORANT\Saved\Demos

Once there, you’ll be able to see a list of your saved Valorant replays.

Note that it’s not possible to export the Valorant replay files in a video format at the time of writing.

How to Fix HVCI Enabled Error in Valorant?

Aritra Patra
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How to Fix HVCI Enabled Error in Valorant?

The “HVCI enabled” issue in Valorant has been a major roadblock for players after Riot Games updated its Vanguard anti-cheat system last year. The error usually presents itself as a “VAN: RESTRICTION” message informing you that your account does not pass the requirements to play, citing that HVCI must be enabled.

In this article, we will explain what HVCI is and how to enable it correctly. Without wasting further time, let’s dig into it.

What is HVCI Enabled Error?

HVCI is an abbreviation for Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity, otherwise called Memory Integrity. This Windows security component builds a separate virtual environment that will not allow malicious software to interfere with your computer’s kernel. In essence, it is like an impenetrable security wall that makes it extremely difficult for cheaters to inject harmful code or employ sophisticated hacks that run at the kernel level.

Riot Games instituted this requirement following a summer 2024 Vanguard update to make their anti-cheat mechanism stronger. As GamingDoc, the developer of Vanguard, attested on July 10, 2024, the move was aimed at enhancing security against advanced cheating techniques. The requirement ensures that Valorant executes in an environment that is secure and where kernel-level cheats will not be able to circumvent the anti-cheat mechanism with ease.

How to Fix HVCI Enabled Error in Valorant?

HVCI Enabled Error

The most straightforward fix involves enabling Memory Integrity through Windows Security settings. This solution works for most players experiencing the HVCI error, particularly those using Windows 10, where the feature isn’t enabled by default.

First, open Settings for Windows by clicking the Start button and choosing the Settings (cog) icon. Go to “Update & Security” and then click on “Windows Security.” Under the Protection areas section, choose “Device Security.” Find “Core Isolation” and click on “Core Isolation Details.” Lastly, flip the “Memory Integrity” switch to “On” and shut down your computer.

For Windows 11 users, the route is a little different: go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Device Security > Core Isolation Details and turn on Memory Integrity.

If the initial solution fails, some advanced diagnostic procedures can solve more in-depth instances of the HVCI error. Let’s check them out one by one.

BIOS Virtualization Settings

If Memory Integrity doesn’t show up as an option in Windows Security, the problem is usually with virtualization being turned off in your system BIOS. You’ll have to reboot your computer and access the BIOS setup using keys such as F2, F10, F12, or Delete while booting up. Search for “Virtualization Technology,” “Intel VT-x,” or “AMD-V” within your BIOS settings and turn it on. The location changes with the manufacturer, so refer to your motherboard manual for details.

Driver Compatibility Issues

Incompatible drivers, especially older Logitech drivers and software, often cause HVCI from successfully enabling. When you try to enable Memory Integrity, Windows will show a list of incompatible drivers in case there are any. Remove offending drivers via Device Manager by opening up categories such as “Human Interface Devices,” “Keyboards,” and “Mice and other pointing devices,” right-clicking on Logitech-related devices, and then choosing “Uninstall device.”

Group Policy Editor Configuration

For users of Windows Pro and Enterprise, turning on Virtualization Based Security via the Group Policy Editor can help fix chronic problems. Press Windows + R, enter “gpedit.msc,” and go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Guard. Double-click on “Turn On Virtualization Based Security,” choose “Enabled,” click “Apply,” and reboot.

Vanguard Reinstallation

At times, corrupted Vanguard files result in the HVCI error. Reinstalling Vanguard solves this. To do so, open the Riot Games Client, locate the Vanguard icon from the system tray, right-click it, and choose “More > Uninstall Vanguard.” Restart your computer and then reopen the Riot client. Vanguard will reinstall automatically.

Registry Editor Method

As a last resort, HVCI can be enabled by advanced users using the Windows Registry Editor. Press Windows + R, enter “regedit,” and go to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity.” Set the “Enabled” value to 1, then reboot your computer. Be careful with registry edits since improper changes can lead to system instability.

Verdict

To avoid future HVCI-related issues, maintain updated system drivers, particularly graphics and motherboard drivers. Avoid installing third-party software that might conflict with Windows security features, and keep your Windows installation current with the latest updates.

Game users with Logitech gaming peripherals need to be especially careful to keep their drivers up to date, as older Logitech drivers are often not compatible with Memory Integrity. Try updating to the current Logitech G HUB software or removing older Logitech Gaming Software to avoid interference.

Team Falcons Kicks Out PaiN to Reach Fissure Playground 2 Semi-Finals

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Team Falcons Kicks Out PaiN to Reach Fissure Playground 2 Semi-Finals

Falcons are in the semi-finals of the Fissure Playground 2 after beating paiN with a 2-0 scoreline. Total domination across both maps from Falcons put paiN down effortlessly to book a spot in the semi-finals against FURIA.

VETO

  • paiN removed Train
  • Falcons removed Overpass
  • paiN picked Inferno
  • Falcons picked Ancient
  • Falcons removed Dust2
  • paiN removed Mirage
  • Nuke was left over

Map 1: Inferno; Pick: paiN; Winner: Falcons

Starting with a solid buy conversion off the back of a 3K from NiKo, Falcons got on the board. With little effort, the Falcons managed to rack up 8 rounds as paiN managed some as well, but they were few and far between. Following a strong defense, the Falcons built on it with a pistol round win, as the team went undefeated for the remainder of the map to take an early lead in the series. Behind the dominant 13-4 win was a 17-kill masterclass from NiKo, who dropped a masterclass on the stage to open up their playoffs.

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

Starting strong with a pistol round win, the Falcons dropped the ball in the following round, allowing the Brazilian side to convert a force buy. The only saved gun from the second round in NiKo’s hand helped convert the following round, which led to Falcons putting a streak of rounds until clever eco from paiN took back control. With an evenly matched half concluding, the Falcons swapped sides with a 7-5 scoreline. Swapping sides, the Falcons dropped one more round before closing the map with a 13-6 scoreline. Kyousuke, with 21 kills, dropped a masterclass to seal the series.

Brick by brick, Zonic is turning the roster into what the Falcons were always meant to be. With no shortage of criticism being hurled down on the team since its inception, the Falcons’ recent performances would have the critics take back their opinions. With this win, the star-stacked roster will find themselves in the semi-finals and a step closer to the trophy, but only time can tell what becomes of this stack.

India Moves to Ban Money Based Online Gaming in New Online Gaming Bill 2025

Satyam Kumar
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India Moves to Ban Money Based Online Gaming in New Online Gaming Bill 2025

The Indian government is moving to completely ban all real-money gaming platforms through the proposed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. This legislation targets both skill-based and chance-based games, marking a dramatic shift that could destroy a Rs 2 lakh crore industry.

What the Bill Actually Does

Here’s the thing – this isn’t just about limiting gaming. The draft bill completely prohibits any online game where players deposit money to participate. That means popular platforms like Dream11, Games24x7, WinZO, and Mobile Premier League would be forced to shut down operations entirely.

The government plans to ban financial institutions from processing any transactions related to real-money gaming. No bank transfers, no digital wallet payments, nothing. It’s a complete financial blockade.

Heavy Penalties Coming

The proposed penalties are serious business. Companies offering real-money games could face up to three years imprisonment and fines reaching Rs 1 crore. Even celebrities promoting these platforms risk two years in jail with Rs 50 lakh penalties.

Industry Pushback and Economic Impact

Gaming industry bodies are warning of massive economic damage. The sector currently employs over 200,000 professionals and has attracted Rs 25,000 crore in foreign investment. Industry leaders predict the government could lose Rs 20,000 crore annually in tax revenue.

What this really means is that India’s 500 million gamers might shift to unregulated offshore platforms. Instead of taxed, regulated Indian companies, players could end up on dangerous international betting sites with zero consumer protection.

The Real Problem

The bill stems from concerns about money laundering, national security threats, and tragic incidents where people lost life savings on gaming platforms. But industry experts argue the government is conflating legitimate skill-based gaming with illegal offshore gambling operations.

What Happens Next

The bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament this week. If passed, it would establish a dedicated regulatory authority while effectively killing the legal real-money gaming sector in India.

The gaming industry built over the past decade could vanish overnight, pushing millions of users toward unregulated alternatives that offer none of the safeguards legitimate platforms provide.

Fortnite Delulu Mode: What Is It and How to Play?

Aritra Patra
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Fortnite Delulu Mode: What Is It and How to Play?

Fortnite Delulu is Epic Games’ most ambitious social experiment yet, bringing proximity chat to Battle Royale gameplay in a weekend-exclusive limited-time mode that completely reworks how players interact on the island. Released on September 19, 2025, this innovative mode turns the classic solo survival formula into a frenetic mix of coalition-building and strategic backstabbing.

Core Gameplay Mechanics

Delulu is a Fortnite game mode of 80 players who play Zero Build without the building mechanics at all. Players are dropped randomly onto the Chapter 6 Season 4 map without any Battle Bus drop, being straight-dropped onto the island at different points. The storm circle is much smaller compared to normal Battle Royale games, with increased player-to-player engagements from the very beginning.

The Proximity Chat revolutionary feature enables players to talk with anybody in earshot, team or not. This offers never-before-seen opportunities for live negotiation, fleeting coalitions, and foreordained backstabbing. Players need to have their Voice Chat option set to “Everybody” to join, since this is the requirement for queuing into the mode.

How to Turn On Proximity Chat in Fortnite?

Alliance System and Strategic Elements

The mode’s standout feature is its dynamic squad system. Players are able to join or quit squads during the match with the unique “Team Up” emote. Forming alliances, however, involves players waving their pickaxe around prospective allies and doing the Team Up emote, hoping to get accepted. The opposite, meanwhile, is the way to instantly betray, with the line item being that players get to leave their allies behind when tactically viable.

Unique loot mechanisms encourage co-op even more. O.X.R. Chests need at least two players to be opened, and Supply Drops need three players to activate. These co-op features provide natural meeting points where temporary truces tend to break, only to perhaps disintegrate moments later.

Weekend-Only Availability and Rewards

Weekend-Only Availability and Rewards fortnite delulu

Delulu is only available over weekend sessions, from Friday to Sunday, before it vanishes until the next weekend. The limited access gives urgency and exclusivity to the experience. Content creators who had Support-A-Creator codes got early access on September 18, a day ahead of the public release.

Accomplishing a Victory Royale in Delulu grants players a Victory Umbrella glider for free that bears a signature pink and purple color scheme with hearts and sparkles. This cosmetic is a permanent symbol of achievement for players who navigate the mode’s complicated social dynamics with success.

Early creator gameplay has revealed stunning emergent situations, ranging from players creating informal in-game stores to sophisticated roleplaying scenes where characters were made to play impersonations. The close-range chat feature has brought about decidedly wholesome interactions, including strangers assisting people in need, along with the expected crazy betrayals.

The mode’s 80-player cap sans AI bots guarantees true human interactions during matches, removing the inevitable game patterns that define bot matches. This design element enhances the social dynamics that define Delulu as a distinctive within Fortnite’s rich mode community.

Valorant September 2025 Night Market Dates Revealed

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant September 2025 Night Market Dates Revealed

If you’re looking to spice up your Valorant arsenal with some new skins, you’re in luck, as Riot Games has officially confirmed that the Night Market will make its return to the competitive shooter this month.

For the uninitiated, the Valorant Night Market is a recurring event that enables players to grab up to six randomly selected weapon skins at discounted prices. The discounts in the Valorant Night Market typically range from 10% to 49%, but only skins of specific rarities are included in the rotation.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the Valorant September 2025 Night Market.

Valorant Season V25 Act 5 Night Market Dates

In a recent post made on the official Valorant X handle, Riot confirmed that the highly anticipated Night Market will be returning to Valorant on September 25, 2025.

Players will have two weeks to claim the offers that they get in this Night Market, before it comes to a conclusion on October 9th.

What Skins Can You Get in the Valorant Night Market?

As mentioned earlier, not every Valorant skin is eligible to appear in the Night Market. Here are the criteria a skin must meet to be included in your offer pool:

  • The skin has to be either the Select, Deluxe, or Premium edition.
  • If it’s a Melee skin, its original price should be under 3550 VP.
  • The skin has to be released in the Store at least two acts prior to the one the Night Market was opened.
  • No Gear skins.
  • No Battle Pass skins.

If a Valorant skin meets all the aforementioned requirements, then there’s a chance for it to appear in your Night Market.

That’s everything you need to know about the Valorant September 2025 Night Market. If you’re curious about how to purchase skins from the Night Market, be sure to follow our detailed guide on the topic.

How to Turn On Proximity Chat in Fortnite?

Aritra Patra
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How to Turn On Proximity Chat in Fortnite?

Fortnite’s highly anticipated proximity chat feature has finally arrived. Fortnite proximity chat is now coming to the new Delulu limited-time mode, which was released on September 19, 2025. Here’s the lowdown on how to turn on and use this game-revolutionizing communication feature.

It’s not your usual Battle Royale – it’s a weekend-only, Zero Build mode for up to 80 players where betrayal and forming alliances using voice comms are top priority. Without wasting time, let’s dig into it.

How to Set Up Proximity Chat?

To enter proximity chat, you must properly set up your voice settings before queuing into Delulu mode. Go to the Communication settings of Fortnite and make sure your Voice Chat is on “Everybody.” This setting is required – if not, you can’t join the Delulu playlist.

Also, your Voice Chat Mode should be set as either “Open Mic” or “Push to Talk” according to your liking. Open mic is what most players prefer for the fluid conversations that proximity chat facilitates.

How Proximity Chat Works in Fortnite?

Unlike older Fortnite voice chat, which merely links up teammates, proximity chat lets you talk to any player in hearing distance, even competitors. The feature shows a speaker icon beside players’ names when they’re currently engaged in a conversation, so it becomes simple to tell who’s chatting nearby.

The system features adjustable volume ranges and distance controls, or voices fade progressively as players move away from one another. This produces natural audio dynamics that add to the tactical gameplay experience.

Delulu mode reimagines classic Battle Royale gameplay by inviting mid-match teaming. Players spawn alone at random sites and have to rely on proximity chat to make temporary teams. The Team Up emote lets players officially team up, though betrayal is still a fundamental gameplay aspect because only one can win in the end.

The mode operates solely on weekend times with set time periods, so it’s more of an event than a regular offering. Its limited availability contributes to its charm and fosters devoted community moments around proximity chat play.

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