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PMGC 2025 Group Green Day 1: Match Timings, Teams, Maps, Where to Watch, and More

Satyam Kumar
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PMGC 2025 Group Green Day 1: Match Timings, Teams, Maps, Where to Watch, and More

The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 Group Stage Day 1 will be played today, 28 November 2025, featuring Group Green. This group includes teams like Indian side Orangutan, Alpha Gaming, Alter Ego Ares, Tianba, and REJECT. A total of six matches will take place on Day 1 across Erangel, Miramar, and Rondo from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM IST. Check out the PMGC 2025 Group Stage Day 1 schedule, teams, where to watch, and more.

PMGC 2025 Group Stage Day 1: Schedule and Teams

Schedule

MatchMapGroupTime
Match 1RondoGreen4:30 PM
Match 2ErangelGreen5:10 PM
Match 3ErangelGreen6:00 PM
Match 4ErangelGreen7:00 PM
Match 5MiramarGreen7:40 PM
Match 6MiramarGreen8:30 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

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

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.

FaZe Qualifies for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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FaZe Qualifies for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2

FaZe Clan is through to Stage 2 of the StarLadder Budapest playoffs after yet another sketchy display in taking down Fluxo with a 2-1 scoreline. FaZe, having won the previous match, had another close encounter that saw them secure another close win and a spot in Stage 2 of the Major.

VETO

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

Map 1: Inferno; Pick: FaZe; Winner: FaZe

Winning 8 rounds in the first half, FaZe looked dominant as they were expected to be. Confident and precise on their offense, they put the Brazilian side on the back foot, from which they could not recover. After winning 2 rounds to start their offense, Fluxo failed to keep the momentum up in the gun rounds, and FaZe closed the map effortlessly with a streak of 5 rounds. Having won their own map pick, FaZe found themselves a map away from qualification.

Map 2: Nuke; Pick: Fluxo; Winner: Fluxo

A 4-0 start for Fluxo put FaZe on the back foot right from the get-go. FaZe failed to recover from that point onwards, leading to Fluxo edging out a narrow lead of 7-5 in the first half. Starting the second half with a pistol win, FaZe levelled the scoreline, but all the gun rounds went the way of Fluxo. Winning 6 rounds in a row, the Fluxo defense forced FaZe into the final map of the series and kept their hopes alive.

Map 3: Mirage; Pick: Decider; Winner: FaZe

FaZe carried their poor form from the 2nd map onto the 3rd, leading to Fluxo running all over them in the first half. 8-4 in favour of the Brazilians, they went on to hit double digits before FaZe started mounting their comeback in typical FaZe fashion. With elimination staring them in the face, FaZe Clan started winning rounds. Brick by brick, the comeback was built, and by the time Fluxo could stop the bleeding, they found FaZe cruising past them to win the map 13-10 from being 10-4 down at a point.

The FaZe story so far seems to be something unbelievable, as if they are being protected by plot armor. Given their poor performance for most of the event, Stage 2 will not be this forgiving, and unless they drastically improve, we are unlikely to see FaZe advance beyond Stage 2.

StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 1 Day 4 Recap

Skyesports Announces 2026 Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League

Aritra Patra
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Skyesports Announces 2026 Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League

The Pokémon Company has officially announced the return of the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League (PUACL), kicking off the 2026 season with the PUACL India League, a $20,000 online tournament that will decide which team represents India at the international finals in Japan.

Organized by Skyesports, the India League will showcase ten top-tier teams competing for national glory and a shot at the coveted PUACL 2026 Offline Finals, which are set to take place at Yokohama Buntai Arena in Yokohama, Japan.

The participating teams include Autobotz, GodLike Esports, Marcos Gaming, Meta Ninza, Reckoning Esports, Revenant XSpark, S8UL, Team Tamilas, True Rippers, and WELT Esports.

PUACL India 2026 Format

The PUACL 2026 India League will feature a Group Stage spanning five match days, followed by a King of the Hill Playoffs. The top eight teams will battle for the championship title and the lone Indian qualifier slot for the global finals.

Tournament Schedule:

  • Group Stage Day 1 – November 29, 2025
  • Group Stage Day 2 – November 30, 2025
  • Group Stage Day 3 – December 14, 2025
  • Group Stage Day 4 – January 11, 2026
  • Group Stage Day 5 – January 18, 2026
  • King of the Hill Playoffs – January 31, 2026

The India League’s total prize pool of $20,000 sets the stage for fierce competition, with the PUACL 2026 Offline Finals promising an even larger international prize pool.

Speaking about the announcement, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, said that Pokémon UNITE has cultivated a dedicated competitive community in India:
“Pokémon UNITE has built a strong and passionate competitive community in India, and the return of the Asia Champions League gives our teams another platform to show what they are capable of. We’re proud to execute the India League again and provide a clear path for Indian players to compete at the highest level in Asia.”

Nandy emphasized that the league reflects the country’s growing pool of esports talent and the expanding opportunities for professional players and organizations alike.

Fans can catch all the action live on official Pokémon UNITE and Skyesports streaming channels. With familiar powerhouses such as S8UL, GodLike Esports, Team Tamilas, and Revenant XSpark in the lineup, the 2026 season promises intense rivalries and high-stakes gameplay.

Last year’s champions, GodLike Esports, represented India at the PUACL Finals in Japan but were eliminated in the group stage. The team will aim to reclaim their domestic title and deliver a stronger international performance this time around.

ESEA League Format Reworked Once Again

Sonu Banerjee
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ESEA League Format Reworked Once Again

The Counter-Strike 2 ESEA League is undergoing another format overhaul to reestablish itself as a direct path to the ESL Challenger League.

As per an official announcement from FACEIT, the ESEA League is being reworked to meet VRS-ranked requirements, creating a renewed online pathway toward the ESL Pro League and restoring its role as a stepping-stone from amateur to pro competition.

This new format, debuting in Season 56, will require teams to register at the start of every season. The teams will be seeded based on their VRS ranking, while those without one will be placed according to their performance in the previous season.

Moving forward, Open10 (EU), Open9-10 (NA), Entry (EU), Intermediate, Main, and Advanced will also operate as a VRS-ranked competition, while Open1-8 (EU/NA) and Open9 (EU) will remain unranked.

The top four teams from Open10 (EU), Open9-10 (NA), Entry (EU), Intermediate, Main, and Advanced will move forward to a Finals Bracket. Lower groups will have to go through additional matches based on the difficulty of their groups. The top two teams in both EU/NA will receive wildcard invites to an ESL Challenger League cup.

Teams with any amount of VRS Points will be seeded into Advanced to prevent unbalanced competition and align with VRS seeding rules. Placements for Season 56 will use the VRS Rankings from December 2025. The teams must field at least three players from their VRS-ranked lineup in every League match during the season.

Registrations for the upcoming season are set to kick off from December 3rd, giving teams just over a month to apply for the event before it comes to a close on January 7th, 2026.

The regular season is set to run from January 12 to March 1, 2026, followed by playoffs from March 3 to March 22. The Grand Finals will take place from March 23 to March 29, 2026.
Fans can check out the detailed format changes by heading over to the FACEIT website.

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Battle Pass Returns With First Anniversary Update

Sonu Banerjee
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Marvel Rivals Season 1 Battle Pass Returns With First Anniversary Update

NetEase is bringing back the Marvel Rivals Season 1 Battle Pass to celebrate the first anniversary of the hero shooter. Still, fans only have a limited time to claim all the exclusive rewards before they’re gone.

This isn’t the first time that NetEase has reintroduced a former Battle Pass to Marvel Rivals. Previously, we’ve seen the devs behind the popular title bringing back the contents of the Season 0 Battle Pass as part of the Galacta’s Gift event in May 2025.

Similar to the regular Battle Passes in the game, the newly-added Marvel Rivals Season 1 Battle Pass costs 990 Lattice to purchase, but players can earn back 600 Lattice by finishing the pass. Alongside the Lattice, there are tons of exciting rewards for players to collect in the returning Battle Pass, with fan-favorite costumes like ‘Bounty Hunter’ Rocket Raccoon, ‘Blood Edge’ Iron Man, ‘Emporium Matron’ Scarlet Witch, and ‘Blood Berserker’ Wolverine up for grabs.

Marvel Rivals Brings Back Season 1 Battle Pass: Start & End Dates

The Marvel Rivals Season 1 Battle Pass is available for players to grind through starting November 27, 2025. Players will have two weeks to collect all rewards included in the pass, as it expires on December 11.

If you’re not planning to get the returning Marvel Rivals Season 1 Battle Pass, there’s plenty of other stuff for you to enjoy as well during the anniversary celebrations. Participating players can earn up to 2500 free Units during the event, alongside the exclusive ‘Business Suit’ skin for Jeff the Land Shark.

How to Fix Arc Raiders ARAU0297 Error

Aritra Patra
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How to Fix Arc Raiders ARAU0297 Error

How annoying it can be when, right in the middle of diving into the post-apocalyptic world of Arc Raiders, you encounter the ARAU0297 error. That online connection error means a failure to communicate with the game’s servers and prevents access to matchmaking and other online services.

Before you resign yourself to a session of troubleshooting instead of raiding, here is a guide to the most effective fixes, curated from community reports and technical analyses.​

How to Fix ARAU0297 Error in Arc Raiders?

The most surprisingly successful and widely reported solution involves your system’s date and time settings. You see, the game’s servers need a very precise time sync for authentication, or else they can reject a connection.

To sync your system time on a PC:

  • Go to Time & Language settings.
  • Toggle the “Set time automatically” option off and then on again.
  • For good measure, click the “Sync now” button to make certain your clock is perfectly aligned with server time.​

This simple step has resolved the ARAU0297 error for many players across all platforms.

If the time sync doesn’t work, then you need to check for network-related issues. Flushing your DNS cache will remove old or corrupted network data that can affect the connection.​

To flush your DNS on a PC:

  • Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
  • Type the command ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.​
  • You can also use the following commands for a deeper reset: netsh winsock reset and ipconfig /renew.

Other possible solutions include checking the integrity of your game files through your game launcher, checking that your firewall or antivirus isn’t blocking your game, and turning off any active VPNs, known to cause conflicts with games.

If you are still facing the error, contact Arc Raiders support.

How to Fix ARRT0003 Error in Arc Raiders?

PlayStation India and NODWIN Gaming Reveal the Top 8 Finalists for the PlayStation India Cup Featuring EA SPORTS FC 26

Moin Khot
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PlayStation India and NODWIN Gaming Reveal the Top 8 Finalists for the PlayStation India Cup Featuring EA SPORTS FC 26

NODWIN Gaming has announced the Top 8 finalists that have qualified for the PlayStation India Cup LAN Finale featuring EA SPORTS FC 26. The online phase of the tournament featuring nationwide weekly qualifiers followed by intense double-elimination playoffs has officially concluded. India’s best EA SPORTS FC 26 competitors have battled through a Double Elimination, Best-of-2 (Home & Away) format to secure their place at the national final.

Top 8 Finalists for the PlayStation India Cup – EA SPORTS FC 26

The Top 8 players who will now advance to the LAN Finale at Delhi Comic Con, NSIC Grounds, New Delhi on December 06–07, 2025, are:

Sr. No.Name
1Charanjot Singh
2Afnan Khan
3Karman Tikka
4Chaitanya Singh
5Amaanuddin Warsi
6Saransh Jain
7Aditya Chadha
8Jahaan | Khan

PlayStation India Cup Featuring EA SPORTS FC 26 Grand Finale

These eight contenders will compete in the LAN Finale, which will follow a Double Elimination Best-of-2 format across two days. This will culminate in the crowning of the PlayStation India Cup 2025 Champion. All eight qualifiers will also receive the PlayStation DualSense Edge controller as part of their finalist rewards.

NODWIN Gaming will host the grand finale inside the NODWIN Gaming Arena at Delhi Comic Con. This gives fans the chance to witness live esports action, engage in community interactions, and enjoy exclusive hands-on PlayStation experiences.

This year’s PlayStation India Cup will deliver the most competitive edition yet, backed by a ₹4,00,000 prize pool, official PlayStation merchandise for finalists, and national prestige on the line.

Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said: “EA SPORTS FC 26 sits at the intersection of sport, and gaming culture, making it one of the most influential titles globally. The console community in India may be niche, but it is a deeply committed and premium segment that engages with the game at a higher level of skill and fandom. The PlayStation India Cup captures this culture perfectly. It brings together players who see FC 26 as a true pop culture moment shaped by global football and a passionate community. Hosting the finale at Delhi Comic Con lets us tap into that broader youth energy and showcase console esports on the stage it deserves.”

Fans can follow the entire tournament journey through exclusive influencer content, live match coverage, behind-the-scenes updates, and on-ground action straight from Delhi Comic Con 2025.

Government Flags Terror Financing Ties to Unregulated Online Money Games in Supreme Court

Moin Khot
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Government Flags Terror Financing Ties to Unregulated Online Money Games in Supreme Court

The government dropped a serious allegation in the Supreme Court this week. Unregulated online money games aren’t just draining wallets; they’re potentially funding terrorism and facilitating money laundering on a scale that threatens national security, as reported by Hindustan Times.

In an affidavit filed before Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan, the Centre laid out disturbing connections between real-money gaming platforms and criminal networks. The government claims these platforms have become conduits for routing funds tied to drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and weapons smuggling.​

Online Money Games: The Numbers Tell a Dark Story

Indians are losing roughly ₹20,000 crore every year to online money games, with approximately 45 crore people affected. But the financial damage is just one part of this mess. Karnataka reported 32 suicides linked to online gaming between January 2023 and July 2025. On the other hand, Telangana saw seven deaths in a single month this year.​

The government’s investigation revealed that gaming companies registered in small island countries open user accounts with Indian banks using proxy persons. Moreover, gaming companies deliberately misdeclare the purpose of these remittances to send user money out of India.

Terror Financing Through Gaming Apps

Analysis of Suspicious Transaction Reports and Cross Border Wire Transfer Reports exposed how offshore shell companies launder money through these gaming platforms. Furthermore, the Centre told the court it has classified material showing direct links to terror financing and offered to submit this evidence in a sealed cover.​​

“Unchecked expansion of online money gaming has been linked to financial fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and in some cases, the financing of terrorism, thereby posing threats to national security, public order and integrity of the State,” the government’s affidavit stated.​

Also read: Krafton India Awards 2025: All Nominations and Categories Revealed

Why the Ban

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 aims to shut down this ecosystem entirely. Companies operate from offshore jurisdictions, bypassing domestic laws and creating enforcement nightmares. Additionally, celebrity endorsements aggressively target youth and vulnerable groups through these platforms, multiplying the risks.

The Supreme Court will hear the matter again this week as multiple petitions challenge the new law.​

StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 1 Day 4 Recap

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 1 Day 4 Recap

FaZe Clan and Fnatic survive by the skin of their teeth and now will be one win away from making it to the next stage of the event after beating RED Candis and NRG. Standing with a 2-2 scoreline, their fate will be decided in their next game in the StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 1.

Fnatic stunned NRG

With both teams showing up with a mixed track record in the event, NRG started the series on a better note. Pulling in 9 rounds on their defense, Fnatic was left with 3 rounds to mount a comeback, where 4 rounds from NRG on their offense closed the opening map with a dominant scoreline. Having faced a stunning defeat, Fnatic managed to start the 2nd map with better form, winning 8 rounds on the defense in the first half, and the close 2nd half made a 3rd map possible. Continuing their form from the previous map, Fnatic closed the first half with an 8-4 scoreline, but NRG pushed them to their limits in the second half, but Fnatic edged out a win thanks to their buffer from the first half to win the series.

FaZe pulled off a stunning comeback against Red Candis

RED Cadis started the series by thrashing FaZe on their own map pick. A disaster of an offense, followed by an equally poor defense, gave the Brazilians an early lead in the series with a dominant 13-7 scoreline. Nuke, starting with FaZe on the defense, saw the first half yield a levelled scoreline, and with the second half failing to separate both sides, we saw the game get pushed to overtime. RED Candis started the first OT with a flawless defense but failed to win a single round on the offense, leading to FaZe pulling off a comeback from the face of 3 series points. The second OT is where FaZe pulled ahead, and with 3 back-to-back rounds on the offense, a frozeN masterclass gifted FaZe a 3rd map. Inferno, being the final map of the series, saw the real FaZe Clan come out where they managed to pull in 8 rounds on the offense and having lost a single round on their defense, a 13-5 dominant scoreline saw FaZe book their spot in the next round of Stage 1.

Two back-to-back reverse sweeps from FaZe and Fnatic ensured that two of the most notable organisations in Counter-Strike esports advanced to the next round of the most prestigious tournament. Unfortunately for RED Candis and NRG, their run at the Major ended today, but all the teams they faced will be in their memories, given the tough contests they put up.

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Day 2 Recap

PMGC 2025 Group Stage: Dates, Indian Teams Groups, Format, and More

Satyam Kumar
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PMGC 2025 Group Stage: Dates, Indian Teams Groups, Format, and More

The Group Stage of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 is set to begin on 28 November, featuring 32 teams. Both Indian teams, Orangutan and True Rippers, will compete in this stage. The teams are divided into two groups, Red and Green, and both Indian teams have been placed in separate groups. Group Green will play from 28 to 30 November, while Group Red will play from 2 to 4 December.

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.

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

PMGC 2025 Group Stage Groups

Group GreenGroup Red
OrangutanTrue Rippers
Team SecretBurmese Ghouls
Inner Circle EsportsTeam Flash
GOAT TeamARCRED
Team FalconsBoars Gaming
Papara SuperMassiveTwisted Minds
GS TeamNuclear Zone
Loops EsportsINFLUENCE RAGE
9z TeamETSH Esports
TianbaAllience
Dplus KIAWeibo Gaming
REJECTDRX
Alpha GamingeArena
Alter Ego AresGeekay Esports
Wolves EsportsRegnum Carya
GS TeamVirtus.pro

Gamers can watch the full format explanation video below in simple, easy-to-understand language.

Orangutan competed in the Gauntlet Stage and finished 11th with 96 points. They missed direct qualification to the Grand Finals by 16 points, but they will look to secure their spot through the Group Stage. Since they already have experience playing against most of these teams, they will aim to come prepared and perform strongly.

True Rippers, led by Jelly, will make their PMGC debut on 2 December. The team is in excellent form, finishing second in two recent Indian tournaments, BMIC 2025 and CEGC 2025. They will be facing strong teams like Weibo Gaming, Regnum Carya, and INFLUENCE RAGE in Group Red.

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