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PMGC 2025 Group Stage Day 1 Recap and Overall Standings

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PMGC 2025 Group Stage Day 1 Recap and Overall Standings

Day 1 of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 Group Stage has ended, and Alpha Gaming has once again proved why they are one of the strongest contenders for the trophy. The Mongolian side dominated all six matches and finished at the top with a massive 90 points, followed closely by Pakistan’s Inner Circle Esports. It was a tough day for the Indian team, Orangutan, as they collected only 26 points, placing them 10th after Day 1. From Group Green, only the top three teams will move on to the Grand Finals, and with 12 matches still remaining, the fight for qualification is wide open. Check out the full recap and overall standings of PMGC 2025 Group Stage Day 1 below.

PMGC 2025 Group Stage Day 1 Recap and Overall Standings

PMGC 2025 Group Green Overall Standings

  • 1st Place – Alpha Gaming – 90 Points
  • 2nd Place – Inner Circle Esports – 62 Points
  • 3rd Place – 9z Esports – 47 Points
  • 4th Place – Alter Ego Ares – 46 Points
  • 5th Place – GOAT Team – 42 Points
  • 6th Place – Gen.G Esports – 40 Points
  • 7th Place – Papara SuperMassive – 40 Points
  • 8th Place – Dplus KIA – 33 Points
  • 9th Place – Wolves – 28 Points
  • 10th Place – IQOO Orangutan – 26 Points
  • 11th Place – Loops Esports – 25 Points
  • 12th Place – Tianba – 24 Points
  • 13th Place – Team Falcons – 19 Points
  • 14th Place – REJECT – 13 Points
  • 15th Place – GS Team – 13 Points
  • 16th Place – Team Secret – 11 Points

Also Read: PUBG Mobile 4.2 Update Beta Release Date in December 2025? Check Here

Match 1 – Rondo

The Group Stage began on the Rondo map, where Orangutan made a strong start. They won an early drop fight against Reject from Japan and got two eliminations. Their rotations were clean, but in the final circles, Inner Circle Esports knocked out two OG players. In the last moment, a nade from Zyol eliminated Orangutan in fourth place. The team earned a total of nine points.

The chicken dinner ended in a one versus one between Top and the last Inner Circle player. Top went to finish a knocked player, but the Inner Circle player punished him and secured the chicken dinner with eighteen finishes. Alpha Gaming earned 15 points, and 9z Esports also played well, earning 18 points.

Match 2 – Erangel

The second match was played on Erangel, where Orangutan and defending champions Dplus KIA had an intense four-versus-four fight. Aaru got two brilliant knocks, and in the end, Wizzgod was in a one-versus-one against chpz. However, Alter Ego joined the fight and third-partied, which led to Wizz being eliminated. Orangutan could only take three points from this match.

In the same match, 9z Esports won a four versus three fight against Alter Ego in the end circle and secured the chicken dinner with eight finishes. Loop Esports also earned eleven points.

Match 3 – Erangel

In the third match, Aaru showed a great rotation. The team had a strong position, but a surviving Dplus KIA player eliminated both Attanki and Aaru, which spoiled the game for Orangutan. In the end, the team finished in fourth place with six finishes. Alpha Gaming, filled with star players, finally took the win with fifteen finishes. Wolves secured thirteen points, and Dplus KIA followed with eight points.

Match 4 – Erangel

The fourth match was once again played on Erangel, where Orangutan got eliminated early with zero points. Wizzgod and Attanki were taken out by Alter Ego during rotation, and Alpha Gaming finished the remaining two players.

In the final result, Alpha Gaming took another back-to-back chicken dinner. They earned twenty-four points and showed why they were already considered one of the biggest trophy contenders. Team Falcons also earned twelve points.

Match 5 – Miramar

The fifth match took place at Miramar, where Orangutan had a very strong position inside the zone. But Loops from Brazil pushed them, and once again the same problem appeared. Orangutan failed to win an important four-versus-four fight. They lost the fight and could not use their strong position. Team GOAT won the chicken dinner with twelve finishes, while Dplus KIA and SuperMassive also got double-digit points.

Match 6 – Miramar

The last match of the day was also on Miramar, where Orangutan again lost a four-versus-four fight. They were holding their location when SuperMassive pushed them. The interesting part was that OG had already secured two knocks but still failed to win the fight and were eliminated with only one point. In this match, Gen G Esports secured the chicken dinner with twenty points. Both Alpha Gaming and Inner Circle earned fifteen points each.

T1 Adds Munchkin to Valorant Roster

Sonu Banerjee
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T1 Adds Munchkin to Valorant Roster

T1 has officially confirmed the addition of Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom to its Valorant roster.

Munchkin is joining the T1 Valorant roster as the replacement for Kang “DH” Dong-ho, who has been sent to the T1 Academy roster.

This marks the return of the 27-year-old to the organization after over two years. Previously, the South Korean IGL had played for the T1 roster during the VCT 2023 Pacific League before leaving for Gen.G later that year.

Munchkin had an incredibly successful run with Gen.G, landing a second-place finish at Valorant Masters Madrid 2024, followed by back-to-back first-place finishes at Masters Shanghai and Pacific Stage 2. More recently, Gen.G claimed third place at the Esports World Cup 2025, defeating PRX 2-0 after losing to Team Heretics in the semi-finals.

T1 welcomed Munchkin to the team through an announcement video on November 28th.

“The T1 VALORANT team competed in the VCT Pacific, and I was there at the start of it all,” Munchkin said in a statement. “The year 2023 with T1 was like a new beginning for me. After that, I was able to start a new journey. Winning the Pacific and then the Masters. All I could think was, ‘I finally did it.’ The reason I’m back at T1 is that there is a goal still waiting to be achieved. I’ve been through a lot, and now everything is clear.”

With the return of Munchkin, the T1 Valorant roster now includes the following players:

  • Ham “iZu” Woo-joo
  • Kim “stax” Gu-taek
  • Kim “Meteor” Tae-o
  • Yu “BuZz” Byung-chul
  • Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom
  • Lee “Carpe” Jae-hyeok
  • Lee “CheongGak” Il-ho (Coach)

Needless to say, T1 fans throughout the world are eagerly looking forward to seeing this new roster in action.

CS2 Budapest Major Stage 2 Pick’Ems Guide

Sonu Banerjee
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CS2 Budapest Major Stage 2 Pick’Ems Guide

After a largely unpredictable Stage 1 of the Counter-Strike 2 Budapest Major 2025, the Pick’Ems of many CS2 players are left in shambles. This isn’t that surprising, since the current, unforgiving nature of CS2 Pick’Ems combined with the volatile Major format makes the initial stages incredibly hard to predict. Fortunately, even if you missed out on the Diamond coin for this Major, the Gold coin remains well within reach.

Whether you’re one of the lucky players who are still in contention for the prestigious Budapest Major Diamond coin or just looking to extract as many Souvenir tokens as possible by reaching the Gold coin, you’ll want to get your Stage 2 Pick’Ems correct.

Similar to Stage 1, you’ll need to hit at least five correct picks out of the ten total picks that you make during the second Stage to advance your tournament coin.

In this guide, we break down our predictions for the CS2 Budapest Major Stage 2 Pick’Ems.

Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2 Pick’Ems Guide

As with the previous stage, it’s important to note that Stage 2 of the CS2 Budapest Major 2025 will be equally as challenging and unpredictable because of the inherently volatile format of the event, making it highly prone to upsets.

However, we’ve done our best to maximize the odds of getting at least five correct picks by taking into account the current form of teams, their recent performances, alongside a bunch of other factors.

Without further ado, let’s check out our picks for CS2 Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2.

Best Stage 2 Picks for CS2 Budapest Major 2025

Below, we have listed our picks for the CS2 Budapest Major 2025:

  • 3-0 Picks: NAVI, 3DMAX
  • 0-3 Picks: Tyloo, Passion UA
  • Qualifying Picks: Aurora, B8, M80, Astralis, FaZe Clan, Team Liquid

Both NAVI and 3DMAX haven’t exactly been in their best forms recently, but both of these orgs still field solid rosters that have proved themselves in the past, making them decent picks for 3-0.

Tyloo, Passion UA, MIBR, and Imperial are all viable 0–3 candidates, but it’s tough to predict exactly which teams will actually end up in the two spots without seeing the first series of BO1s. We ultimately went with the first two, but at this stage, it’s anyone’s guess.

For the 3-1 and 3-2 qualifying teams, we went with Aurora, B8, M80, Astralis, FaZe, and Team Liquid based on their recent forms and overall team performances. However, teams like FlyQuest and Parivision could easily end up snatching a spot for themselves.

As always, be sure to do your own research before locking in your picks, and be aware of the possibility that things may end up going wrong. Also, remember to lock your picks in for the Stage 2 Pick’Ems before the submissions come to a close.

Arc Raiders Burns Cheaters Alive in Latest Patch

Aritra Patra
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Arc Raiders Burns Cheaters Alive in Latest Patch

In the world of extraction shooters, loot is king, and for weeks, Arc Raiders players have been cheating the crown. A notorious “door glitch” has allowed crafty raiders to clip through locked vault doors, bypassing the need for rare keycards and pillage high-tier loot without consequence. But with Update 1.4.0, developer Embark Studios has issued a fix that is as effective as it is diabolical.

Instead of just patching collision geometry or invisible walls, Embark did what they called a “very hot fix” in the patch notes. Those players who try to glitch into locked rooms now find an instantaneous, fiery demise. The interiors of these vaults have been set up with hidden flamethrowers and incendiary traps that trigger on unauthorized entry.

The reaction from within the Arc Raiders community has ranged from shock to hilarity. Social media feeds are currently flooded with clips of unsuspecting exploiters phasing through doors only to be instantly turned into ash.

This creative justice fits within Embark’s history of playful yet firm moderation, solving a major economy-breaking issue without stripping the game’s sandbox identity. Beyond the barbecue, Update 1.4.0 also addressed the “double pump” shotgun exploit and patched the collision issues that allowed players to boost off teammates to access unintended areas.

PUBG Mobile 4.2 Update Beta Release Date in December 2025? Check Here

Satyam Kumar
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PUBG Mobile 4.2 Update Beta Release Date in December 2025? Check Here

The PUBG Mobile 4.2 Beta update is set to release in December 2025, while the main update will arrive in January 2026. Before launching a major update, PUBG Mobile first releases a Beta version to test the upcoming theme mode, changes, and new features. Based on community feedback, the developers fix bugs, remove or adjust certain items, add improvements, and prepare the final update for its official release. Check out PUBG Mobile 4.2 update beta release date and how to register.

What is the PUBG Mobile 4.2 Update Beta Version Release Date?

The PUBG Mobile 4.2 beta is set to release in December 2025. However, the exact date has not been officially announced yet. Based on previous update patterns, the beta could arrive in the second week of the month.

However, we request gamers not to trust any unofficial PUBG Mobile 4.2 Beta release dates. The developers have not confirmed anything so far. PUBG Mobile will announce the beta test opening through their official social media handles and Discord server. We will also update you as soon as the PUBG Mobile beta goes live for the new version.

Read More: BGMI 4.2 Update Set to Release in January 2026? Check Details

How to register for the PUBG Mobile 4.2 Beta Version

Follow the steps below to register for the new PUBG Mobile Beta once the registrations go live:

Link: PUBG Mobile Beta Discord Server

  • Step 1: Join the official PUBG Mobile Beta Discord server using the link provided.
  • Step 2: Open the Beta Announcements channel in the server.
  • Step 3: Look for the 4.2 Beta download links posted there.
  • Step 4: If the link is available, register yourself and download the beta version.

PUBG Mobile 4.2 Update Release Date and Time

PUBG Mobile has not announced the PUBG Mobile 4.2 update release date yet. But looking at the recent update pattern, the developers usually release major updates every two months. Earlier updates came in a fixed order: 3.8 in May 2025, 3.9 in July 2025, 4.0 in September 2025, and the latest PUBG Mobile 4.1 update in November 2025. So based on this, the PUBG Mobile 4.2 update is expected to arrive in January 2026.

With this pattern, players can expect the update to release between January 3 and January 9, as this is the usual timing. The rollout will start in the morning at 7:30 AM IST. Before the update goes live, PUBG Mobile also shares the upcoming features in the beta patch notes.

Live PMGC 2025 Points Table Group Green Day 1: Check PMGC Standings

Satyam Kumar
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Live PMGC 2025 Points Table Group Green Day 1: Check PMGC Standings

PMGC 2025 Group Stage Day 1 is here, featuring Group Green with teams like Orangutan, Alpha Gaming, Tianba, and Team Falcons. A total of six matches will be played today, 28 November, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM IST across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar. The full PMGC 2025 Points Table has been updated, and fans can check the fastest and most accurate standings on our TalkEsports app, as well as on our Instagram page “TalkEsports”. We have also added the updated points table below in this article for quick access, so fans can easily track their favourite teams in real time. Check out the PMGC 2025 Green Group overall standings below.

Live PMGC 2025 Points Table: Group Stage Green Group Day 1

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  • 1st Place – Alpha Gaming – 90 Points
  • 2nd Place – Inner Circle Esports – 62 Points
  • 3rd Place – 9z Esports – 47 Points
  • 4th Place – Alter Ego Ares – 46 Points
  • 5th Place – GOAT Team – 42 Points
  • 6th Place – Gen.G Esports – 40 Points
  • 7th Place – Papara SuperMassive – 40 Points
  • 8th Place – Dplus KIA – 33 Points
  • 9th Place – Wolves – 28 Points
  • 10th Place – IQOO Orangutan – 26 Points
  • 11th Place – Loops Esports – 25 Points
  • 12th Place – Tianba – 24 Points
  • 13th Place – Team Falcons – 19 Points
  • 14th Place – REJECT – 13 Points
  • 15th Place – GS Team – 13 Points
  • 16th Place – Team Secret – 11 Points

Read More: BGMI 4.2 Update Set to Release in January 2026? Check Details

PMGC 2025 Group Stage Day 1 Schedule and Teams

Day 1

MatchMapGroupTime
Match 1RondoGreen4:30 PM
Match 2ErangelGreen5:10 PM
Match 3ErangelGreen6:00 PM
Match 4ErangelGreen6:50 PM
Match 5MiramarGreen7:30 PM
Match 6MiramarGreen8:20 PM

Group Green

TeamCountry
OrangutanIndia
Inner Circle EsportsPakistan
Team SecretVietnam
GOAT TeamAsia
Team FalconsEurope
Papara SuperMassiveTurkey
GS TeamIraq
Loops EsportsBrazil
9z TeamMexico
TianbaChina
Dplus KIASouth Korea
Alpha GamingMangolia
Alter Ego AresIndonesia
Wolves EsportsNorth America
REJECTJapan

Format

The PMGC 2025 Group Stage will take place from 28 November to 4 December. A total of 32 teams are divided into two groups of 16 teams each. These teams include the remaining qualified squads from regional championships or PMGC points, as well as 9 teams from the Gauntlet Stage.

Each group will play 18 matches across 3 matchdays. The top 3 teams in each group will qualify for the Grand Finals, while teams ranked 4th-11th will advance to the Last Chance stage. The bottom 5 teams from each group will be eliminated. Group Green will play their matches from 28 to 30 November, while Group Red will compete from 2 to 4 December.

Where to Watch PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025?

Fans can watch all the matches of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 live on the official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube channel, available in multiple languages, including English. Indian fans can also enjoy special watch parties hosted by popular creators like Snax, Zgod, Regaltos, Mazy, and Ankibot.

BGMI 4.2 Update Set to Release in January 2026? Check Details

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BGMI 4.2 Update Set to Release in January 2026? Check Details

The next BGMI 4.2 update is already being discussed in the gaming community, even though Krafton has just released the BGMI 4.1 update with the Frosty Funlands winter-themed mode. Early leaks about the 4.2 version have started appearing online. Like every major update, 4.2 is also expected to bring a new theme mode along with fresh gameplay features, new items, theme-based locations, and more exciting content for players. Check out the BGMI 4.2 update release date and features.

BGMI 4.2 Update Set to Release in January 2026?

Krafton India has not yet announced the exact BGMI 4.2 update release date. However, based on the recent update pattern, we can predict the timeline. Krafton usually releases major updates every two months. BGMI 3.8 arrived in May 2025, 3.9 in July 2025, and BGMI 4.0 in September 2025. After that, the BGMI 4.1 update was released in November 2025. Following this pattern, the new BGMI 4.2 update is expected to arrive in January 2026.

So, it is almost certain that the new BGMI update will be released in January 2026, most likely between 9 to 16 January, as this is the usual window Krafton follows for major updates. Before the update goes live, players will also get to see a new update podcast by BGMI creators, where they will reveal what’s coming in the game.

Read More: When Will True Rippers Play in PMGC 2025? Full Schedule Explained

The exact theme of the BGMI new update is yet to be revealed, but leaks are suggesting that the update may include new seaplanes, weapons, areas, and more. However, these are only leaks for now, and nothing has been confirmed by the officials.

The upcoming Battlegrounds Mobile India update is creating a lot of excitement among players, even though Krafton has not shared any official details yet. Based on the usual update pattern, the BGMI 4.2 update release date is expected to fall in January 2026, most likely in the second week of the month. Fans can also look forward to a special update podcast where creators will reveal the new features. While leaks suggest new seaplanes, weapons, and areas, nothing is confirmed so far. Players should wait for official announcements, but it is clear that the 4.2 update will bring fresh and fun content.

FFMAI 2025 Format and Dates Revealed: Check Here

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FFMAI 2025 Format and Dates Revealed: Check Here

The Free Fire Max Asia Invitational (FFMAI) 2025 is set to begin on 5 December. The online tournament will feature the top 26 teams from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. From India, fans will see big names like GodLike Esports, Total Gaming Esports, S8UL Elite, and Orangutan x TSG. Garena has officially revealed the FFMAI 2025 format, which includes both Battle Royale and Clash Squad modes. In this article, we have explained the FFMAI 2025 date and format in simple language. Check it out below.

FFMAI 2025 Format and Dates Revealed

The Free Fire Max Asia Invitational (FFMAI) 2025 will run for three weeks from 5 to 21 December. Week 1 will run from 5 to 7 December and feature the Battle Royale Play-ins.

Week 2, scheduled from 11 to 14 December, will host the Battle Royale Main Event, where the Battle Royale champion will be decided.

Finally, Week 3 will be played from 18 to 21 December and will feature the Clash Squad Main Event, where the Clash Squad champion of FFMAI 2025 will be crowned.

Battle Royale Format

Battle Royale will be played from 5 to 14 December, featuring three stages: Play-ins, Main Event, and Grand Finals.

Play-ins (5–7 December 2025)

Teams

Godlike EsportsRevenant XSparkOrangutan x TSGReflex UnitedGB EsportsKagendra
Reckoning EsportsNightmare EsportsRed CliffBangladesh Top 1Rising GodsAvida
Head HuntersMeta NinzaThe GoatFangsGOWNG Pros

The tournament will start with the Play-ins stage. A total of 18 invited teams will compete here. These teams will be divided into three groups, each group having six teams. Across three days, 18 matches will be played, and every team will get to play 12 matches. After all matches are completed, the top 10 teams from the standings will qualify for the Main Event.

Main Event (11–13 December 2025)

Teams (+ 10 teams will join the list from Play-ins)

Total Gaming EsportsS8UL EliteRed HawksDRS Gaming
Team FalconsP EsportsBigetron by VitalityMaqna Esports

The Main Event will feature 18 teams. Out of these, 8 teams are directly invited, and 10 teams come from the Play-ins. Just like the earlier stage, the teams will again be placed into three groups of six. Over three matchdays, 18 matches will be played, and each team will play 12 matches. Once this stage ends, the top 12 teams will move to the Grand Finals. Also, the top 16 teams will qualify for the Clash Squad mode.

Grand Finals (14 December 2025)

The Grand Finals will be played on 14 December, featuring the top 12 teams from the Main Event. This round will use a special format called Champion Rush.

In this format, teams play normally until one team reaches 80 points, which is called the Champion Rush Point. When a team hits 80 points, they become eligible to win the tournament. After that, if the same team wins a match and gets a Booyah, they will be crowned the champion instantly.

There will be a maximum of 10 matches in the Grand Finals. If no eligible team gets a Booyah, then the team with the highest total points at the end of all matches will become the FFMAI 2025 champion.

Read More: When Will True Rippers Play in PMGC 2025? Full Schedule Explained

Clash Squad Format

The Clash Squad stage of FFMAI 2025 will take place from 18 to 21 September 2025. The top 16 teams from the Battle Royale Main Event will participate in this mode. The stage will follow a single-elimination bracket, meaning teams will be knocked out as soon as they lose their matchup.

Across the three matchdays, a total of 18 matches will be played, and each team will get to play 12 matches in total. Most of the matches will follow a Best-of-3 (Bo3) format. However, the Semifinals and the Grand Final will be played in a Best-of-5 (Bo5) format to make the final rounds more competitive.

When Will True Rippers Play in PMGC 2025? Full Schedule Explained

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When Will True Rippers Play in PMGC 2025? Full Schedule Explained

After Orangutan made their debut in the Gauntlet Stage of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025, the second Indian team, True Rippers, is now set to make their debut in the Group Stage of PMGC 2025. Jelly’s team has been placed in Group Red alongside top teams like Weibo Gaming, Regnum Carya, and eArena. This group will play its matches from 2 December to 4 December. In this article, we have shared the full schedule for PMGC 2025 Group Red, where True Rippers will be competing.

True Rippers, featuring players like Jelly, KioLamao, Harsh, and Hydero, is in red-hot form. The team qualified for the Global Championship by finishing second at the BMIC 2025 in Delhi. The team also secured 2nd rank in CEGC 2025.

When Will True Rippers Play in PMGC 2025?

Indian team True Rippers will play their matches from 2nd to 4th December in the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025. The team is placed in Group Red in the PMGC 2025 Group Stage. Check out the full schedule below.

Day 1 ( December 2025)

MatchMapDateTime
Match 1Rondo2 Dec5:30 PM
Match 2Erangel2 Dec6:10 PM
Match 3Erangel2 Dec6:55 PM
Match 4Erangel2 Dec7:35 PM
Match 5Miramar2 Dec8:20 PM
Match 6Miramar2 Dec9:05 PM

Day 2 (3 December 2025)

MatchMapDateTime
Match 7Rondo3 Dec5:30 PM
Match 8Erangel3 Dec6:10 PM
Match 9Erangel3 Dec6:55 PM
Match 10Erangel3 Dec7:35 PM
Match 11Miramar3 Dec8:20 PM
Match 12Miramar3 Dec9:05 PM

Day 3 (4 December 2025)

MatchMapDateTime
Match 13Rondo4 Dec5:30 PM
Match 14Erangel4 Dec6:10 PM
Match 15Erangel4 Dec6:55 PM
Match 16Erangel4 Dec7:35 PM
Match 17Miramar4 Dec8:20 PM
Match 18Miramar4 Dec9:05 PM

Teams

TeamCountry/Region
True RippersIndia
AllianceMalaysia
Boars GamingEurope
Burmese GhoulsMyanmar
DRXSouth Korea
eArenaThailand
ETSH EsportsSouth Africa
Geekay EsportsSaudi Arabia
INFLUENCE RAGEBrazil
Nuclear ZoneEgypt
Regnum CaryaTurkey
Team FlashVietnam
Twisted MindsIraq
Virtus.ProAsia
Weibo GamingChina
ARCREDUzbekistan

Read More: Orangutan Misses Out on Direct Qualification for PMGC 2025 Grand Finals

Format

The PMGC 2025 Group Stage will take place from 28 November to 4 December. A total of 32 teams are divided into two groups of 16 teams each. These teams include the remaining qualified squads from regional championships or PMGC points, as well as 9 teams from the Gauntlet Stage.

Each group will play 18 matches across 3 matchdays. The top 3 teams in each group will qualify for the Grand Finals, while teams ranked 4th-11th will advance to the Last Chance stage. The bottom 5 teams from each group will be eliminated. Group Green will play their matches from 28 to 30 November, while Group Red will compete from 2 to 4 December.

Where to Watch PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025?

Fans can watch all the matches of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 live on the official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube channel, available in multiple languages, including English. Indian fans can also enjoy special watch parties hosted by popular creators like Snax, Zgod, Regaltos, Mazy, and Ankibot.

ED Arrests WinZO Founders in ₹505 Crore Money Laundering Case

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ED Arrests WinZO Founders in ₹505 Crore Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate arrested WinZO cofounders Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda on November 27 in Bengaluru, marking one of the biggest takedowns in India’s real money gaming crackdown. A special PMLA court handed them 10-day custody after the agency presented evidence of alleged large-scale financial fraud and money laundering.​

WinZO Founders’ ₹505 Crore Assets Frozen

The ED had already frozen assets worth ₹505 crore belonging to WinZO before making the arrests. WinZO stored these funds in bank accounts, corporate bonds, mutual funds, and fixed deposits. The agency claims this represents proceeds of crime generated through illegal operations that continued even after the government banned real money gaming on August 22, 2025.​

What makes the allegations worse is that WinZO allegedly held ₹43 crore belonging to users without refunding them after the ban kicked in. The platform kept running real money games in Brazil, USA, and Germany from India-based servers while blocking Indian users from withdrawing their money.​

Algorithms, Shell Companies, and KYC Fraud

ED investigations revealed WinZO used automated algorithms and bots disguised as real players to manipulate game outcomes. The system tricked users into thinking they were competing against humans from the start. Complaints poured in about blocked withdrawals, impersonation, and misuse of PAN and KYC data.​

The money trail gets murkier overseas. ED found that WinZO diverted $55 million (~₹490 crore) to bank accounts in the USA held under WinZO US Inc.. The agency calls these account shell companies. All operations and bank account activities for this US entity were being controlled directly from India.

​Also read: Government Flags Terror Financing Ties to Unregulated Online Money Games in Supreme Court

This arrest comes days after ED raided WinZO and GamesKraft offices across Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram. The gaming sector is already reeling. Flutter Entertainment’s Junglee Games laid off 350 employees this week. Moreover, multiple startups have shut down operations entirely following the real money gaming ban.​

The investigation continues as ED examines WinZO’s global financial trails and overseas connections.​

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