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Korea and Spain Might Host Valorant Masters in 2027: Leaks

Sonu Banerjee
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Korea and Spain Might Host Valorant Masters in 2027: Leaks

As we approach the group stage of Valorant Champions 2026, new rumors about next year’s Valorant Champions Tour international events have already started making the rounds on social media.

As per a recent leak by prominent Valorant dataminer “valohabercisi,” the first Masters event of the 2027 season might be held in South Korea. The leaker further claims that the second Masters event of the year is expected to take place in Spain.

It’s also worth noting that Valorant Champions 2027 has been confirmed to take place somewhere in the Americas.

It goes without saying that this information is still a leak and is not official at the time of writing, so be sure to take it with a grain of salt until Riot makes a statement.

Leaks about VCT hosting locations circulate constantly in the Valorant community, and plenty of past “leaks” from fan accounts and forum posters have turned out to be guesswork rather than genuine inside information.

That said, the leaker in question has earned a reputation within the game’s community for posting credible leaks, and the suggested locations aren’t implausible either. South Korea has a passionate Valorant fanbase and strong competitive scene, making it a natural candidate to host an international event, while Spain previously hosted Masters Madrid in 2024, which was considered a success both in attendance and production.

Riot Games typically reveals official VCT international event locations well in advance of the season, often through developer videos or dedicated announcement posts, so fans should expect confirmation, or a debunking, at some point before the 2027 season kicks off. Until then, it’s best to treat these leaks as unverified rumors rather than the locations being set in stone, and fans should wait for Riot’s official confirmation before treating these locations as final.

Will GTA 6 Be on Xbox Game Pass at Launch?

Aritra Patra
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Will GTA 6 Be on Xbox Game Pass at Launch?

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19, 2026, but Xbox Game Pass subscribers will not find it in the catalog on day one. Rockstar Games has never put a mainline GTA or Red Dead Redemption title on the subscription service at launch, and GTA 6 will not break that pattern. Anyone who wants to play on release day will need to buy the game outright for Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5.

Here is what is confirmed about GTA 6’s Game Pass status now, and what history says about a future addition.

Is GTA 6 Coming to Xbox Game Pass at Launch?

GTA 6 will not be part of Xbox Game Pass when it launches on November 19, 2026. Players hoping a subscription would offer a cheaper way in on day one will still need to buy the Standard or Ultimate Edition directly.

Rockstar has never released a major title on Xbox Game Pass at launch. The studio’s track record with GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 shows both games arrived on the service only years after their original release, not alongside it.

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has also spoken publicly about the company’s stance on subscription releases. Speaking at a GamesIndustry.biz event in 2022, Zelnick said Take-Two supported subscription platforms in general but did not see the economic case in putting frontline console releases into a subscription library on the same day they go on sale.

That comment does not set official policy for GTA 6, but it lines up with what has now been confirmed for November 19.

GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2’s Xbox Game Pass History

Rockstar’s two biggest earlier titles did eventually make it to Xbox Game Pass, just not quickly. GTA 5 first joined the service on January 3, 2020, more than six years after its original September 17, 2013 release on Xbox 360 and PS3.

Red Dead Redemption 2 followed a similar path. It arrived on Xbox Game Pass on May 7, 2020, close to two years after its October 26, 2018 launch.

Since their first appearances, the two games have had different fates on the service. GTA 5 has returned to Xbox Game Pass four separate times, including runs in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2025. Its most recent stint began on April 15, 2025, and ended on April 15, 2026, making it the game’s longest single run on the service. Red Dead Redemption 2, by comparison, has appeared only once, leaving the catalog on September 7, 2020, and has not returned since.

Will GTA 6 Come to Xbox Game Pass in the Future?

There is no confirmed date for GTA 6 joining Xbox Game Pass after launch. Based on Rockstar’s history with GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, a future addition is possible, but nothing suggests it would happen soon. GTA 5’s own six-and-a-half-year wait before its first Game Pass appearance points to a long runway rather than a quick turnaround.

GTA 6’s pre-orders have already crossed 4 million copies, and its $100 Ultimate Edition is reportedly outselling the $80 Standard Edition. With demand already running high ahead of launch, Rockstar has little incentive to offer the game through a subscription service anytime soon.

Xbox Game Pass Plans and What They Include

Xbox Game Pass bundles online console multiplayer with a rotating library of games, and the exact selection depends on the subscription tier. The Game Pass Ultimate plan costs $22.99 per month and includes access to more than 500 titles, some available on release day. GTA 6 will not be one of them at launch.

For now, anyone planning to play GTA 6 the moment it releases on November 19, 2026, will need to purchase the game directly on Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5. A future Xbox Game Pass appearance isn’t out of the question, but Rockstar’s history suggests fans shouldn’t expect it soon.

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BGMI Redeem Codes September 12, 2026: Get the Frog Prince Crowbar Skin for Free

Divyesh Moghe
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BGMI Redeem Codes September 12, 2026: Get the Frog Prince Crowbar Skin for Free

KRAFTON India has dropped 50 new BGMI redeem codes on September 12, 2026, featuring the Frog Prince Crowbar melee weapon skin. Each code can be used by a maximum of 10 players on a first-come, first-served basis. Codes are valid until September 25, 2026, and can only be redeemed through the official BGMI website at battlegroundsmobileindia.com/redeem. Players can redeem 1 code per day per account. Guest accounts are not eligible.

BGMI Redeem Codes for September 12, 2026: Full List

All 50 codes are listed below. Each code unlocks the Frog Prince Crowbar skin and other limited-time rewards. Try multiple codes if the first one has hit its 10-user limit.

#Code
1MCZBZMJV8VSX3HUA
2MCZCZ47AGS87HNKU
3MCZDZMFD4B7F3DUV
4MCZEZT5RNXH4EH5E
5MCZFZ7PMUMS4RWQF
6MCZGZ6AV98QRW4NB
7MCZHZP6C6NSREACD
8MCZIZHXA68DDTB7K
9MCZJZT5B8QVEC6RE
10MCZKZ89PMXQTS4QV
11MCZLZRSC4H9J6VNQ
12MCZMZEV3JRC68C9A
13MCZNZ3HGPNW4HRH9
14MCZOZGXWQPFKE3WR
15MCZPZEUTFG77VW7B
16MCZQZ7CWEC7G9ART
17MCZRZ34RU5CRC4TU
18MCZVZUPFP4RJGN3Q
19MCZTZQ495WWX8SRR
20MCZUZVCVAB3BMRHH
21MCZBAZ87B9FDU5PK
22MCZBBZGTFVHVFTQP
23MCZBCZAUW9AD6BFM
24MCZBDZDKH6ES9F88
25MCZBEZXRUGKHTCEE
26MCZBFZM5JKHQBAC8
27MCZBGZPRMR77MCGS
28MCZBHZE9HM7XDTCH
29MCZBIZD5W9NQQVCB
30MCZBJZ56EHR7KFNJ
31MCZBKZF3W96RB8TJ
32MCZBLZ5VG44VBQ7E
33MCZBMZ6EPUXWQRFS
34MCZBNZ5B6XC3PA9Q
35MCZBOZ6PN45R8PAF
36MCZBPZWBU4CPCKC6
37MCZBQZW5M8WF58VE
38MCZBRZ8S4HCUU37R
39MCZBVZV7FB3MQTNE
40MCZBTZKF3AXJ6EWS
41MCZBUZRJ8V3UHWHX
42MCZCAZTDMNH93N4K
43MCZCBZBM5CMW99A9
44MCZCCZ5XPX7AQ88T
45MCZCDZDMKC5RGF8R
46MCZCEZP6E65SXKG5
47MCZCFZRAQP3BF558
48MCZCGZJAAHBEN8MX
49MCZCHZ3D6WH477FW
50MCZCIZX9F5WPWPVE

What Is the Frog Prince Crowbar Skin?

The Frog Prince Crowbar is a melee weapon skin with golden crown detailing, lily-pad accents, and a green-and-gold finish. It has a storybook aesthetic that is different from the usual military or cyberpunk skins in the game. It is a cosmetic item only and does not affect gameplay.

How to Redeem BGMI Codes

  1. Go to battlegroundsmobileindia.com/redeem
  2. Enter your Character ID
  3. Enter the redeem code (copy and paste to avoid errors)
  4. Complete the Captcha verification
  5. Click Redeem
  6. Rewards arrive via in-game mail

Rewards must be claimed from in-game mail within 30 days. After that, the mail expires and the reward is lost.

BGMI Redeem Code Rules

  • Each code works for a maximum of 10 users (first-come, first-served)
  • Each player can redeem 1 code per day
  • Each code can only be used once per account
  • Codes are valid until September 25, 2026
  • Guest accounts cannot redeem codes
  • If a code has hit its limit, a notification will appear. Move to the next code on the list.

What Else Is Coming in BGMI 4.6 Update

KRAFTON also previewed upcoming content for the BGMI 4.6 update in the press release:

  • Lincoln Motor Cruise: Premium vehicle designs coming to the battleground
  • One-Punch Man crossover: Saitama and Genos characters expected
  • Bloodline Awakening: A vampire-hunter showdown mode with unconventional combat mechanics

Release dates for these additions have not been confirmed. More details are expected as the 4.6 update launch nears.

Valve Cease-and-Desist Shuts Down CS2 Skinchanger Site

Aritra Patra
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Valve Cease-and-Desist Shuts Down CS2 Skinchanger Site

Valve has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a major CS2 skinchanger platform, and the site has already shut down as a result. The letter arrived through Valve’s Russian legal representatives, marking what appears to be the first time the company has used legal action, rather than in-game bans, to take down a cheat-related service.

Here is what happened, why it matters, and what it could mean for other CS2 skinchanger and cheat providers going forward.

Valve issued the cease-and-desist letter through the Russian law firm Melling, Voitishkin & Partners. The document, dated September 1, 2026, accuses the platform of infringing Valve’s software, its weapon, knife, and glove skin designs, and its trademarks.

The letter states that the infringement is deliberate and ongoing. It warns that if the platform refuses to comply, Valve will pursue compensation in court and refer the matter to law enforcement to check for criminal activity. The letter also demanded the removal of the software’s source code along with the platform’s social media accounts and websites.

The platform’s team responded by telling subscribers it had no real choice but to close the project. It thanked users for two years of support before shutting down completely.

Why This Case Is Different

Skinchangers do not touch a player’s actual Steam inventory. They only change how weapon skins look locally on a player’s own computer, so they generate no direct profit for Valve from its own assets. For years, Valve’s main response to this kind of tool was bans and technical countermeasures rather than formal legal pressure.

That is what makes this case notable. It is reportedly the first known instance of Valve pursuing a cheat or skinchanger provider through direct legal action. It is also the first case in which Valve has achieved a shutdown through its Russian legal representatives since sanctions on Russia took effect in 2022.

The story surfaced through CS2 dataminer and leaker Maxim “Gabe Follower” Poletayev, who said he reviewed the court documents about a week before sharing the news publicly. He suggested the case could mark the start of a broader legal push by Valve against cheat providers operating around CS2.

What This Means Going Forward

If Valve continues down this path, it would represent a real shift in strategy. Bans and technical detection have long been the company’s default tools against CS2 cheat providers. A cease-and-desist letter, backed by threats of court action and law enforcement referral, is a different level of pressure entirely.

Whether this becomes a one-off case or the first of several remains to be seen. For now, the shutdown of this CS2 skinchanger platform stands as a signal that Valve may be willing to go further than bans the next time it takes on a cheat provider.

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Valorant Champions Shanghai 2026 Pick’Ems Guide: All Group Stage Picks

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Champions Shanghai 2026 Pick’Ems Guide: All Group Stage Picks

With roughly two weeks remaining till the Group Stage for Valorant Champions 2026 kicks off, Riot Games has officially opened up the Pick’Ems for the upcoming event. Players from throughout the world are now able to lock in their picks for the Shanghai 2026 Group Stage in hopes of getting the various rewards that the game has to offer.

For the uninitiated, Valorant Champions 2026 kicks off on September 24th. The Group Stage will see 16 teams split into 4 groups, with the top 2 teams from each group making their way to the playoffs.

The Champions Shanghai 2026 Pick’Em predictions are available to make both in the client and on the web, but be sure to lock in your picks before the Group Stage starts.

In this article, we’ll go through the best picks you can make for the Valorant Champions 2026 Group Stage.

Valorant Champions Shanghai 2026 Group Stage Pick’Ems Guide

Below, we have listed picks for the Valorant Champions 2026 Pick’Ems. Taking into account the teams’ recent form in tournaments and overall competitive experience, the following teams have the best shot at advancing to the playoffs.

Group A

  • T1 (Advance)
  • 100Thieves (Advance)
  • FUT
  • JDG

Group B

  • Global Esports (Advance)
  • Vitality (Advance)
  • LOUD
  • EDG

Group C

  • Paper Rex (Advance)
  • TYLOO(Advance)
  • Team Liquid
  • G2

Group D

  • Nongshim RedForce (Advance)
  • NRG (Advance)
  • XLG
  • Karmine Corps

Note that some of these groups are highly competitive, with several games being extremely hard to accurately predict. Be sure to do your own research before placing your picks, and understand that it’s not always possible to get every pick correct.

Valorant Champions 2026 Pick’Ems Rewards

Here’s a list of all the rewards you can get from the Valorant Champions 2026 Pick’Ems:

RequirementReward
Submit at least one Pick’em prediction“Calculated” player title
Finish in the top 50% of participants“Stone of Heaven” gun buddy
Finish in the top 20% of participants“Pick’ems Master: Stone of Heaven” gun buddy (gold variant)
Get every single prediction correct“100%” player title

8Bit Thug Granted Anticipatory Bail in Kaashvi Financial Fraud Case

Pranav Nalawade
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8Bit Thug Granted Anticipatory Bail in Kaashvi Financial Fraud Case

Animesh Agarwal, known as 8Bit Thug, has been granted anticipatory bail by a Sessions Court in the FIR filed by gaming creator Kaashvi Hiranandani at Santacruz Police Station, Mumbai. Anticipatory Bail Application No. 1669/2026 was allowed by the court. In the event of arrest, Agarwal is to be released on bail upon furnishing a personal recognizance bond of ₹50,000 with 1 or 2 sureties of the same amount.

The FIR, registered as CR No. 1067/2026, covers offences under Sections 316(5), 318(4), and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita. The court imposed several conditions on Agarwal, including a requirement to attend Santacruz Police Station every Tuesday and a restriction on leaving Mumbai without court permission.

What the Court Ordered

The court’s order contains the following conditions:

Bail bond: ₹50,000 personal recognizance bond with 1 or 2 sureties of the same amount.

Weekly police station attendance: Agarwal must attend Santacruz Police Station every Tuesday between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, cooperate in the investigation, and produce his mobile phone before the investigating officer if necessary.

Travel restriction: Agarwal cannot leave Mumbai without prior permission from the court.

Witness protection: Agarwal shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat, or pressurise any person acquainted with the facts of the case to dissuade them from disclosing such facts to the court.

Contact details on record: Agarwal and his sureties must provide their mobile numbers, email addresses, and residence documents to the court. Any change in address or mobile number must be intimated during the pendency of the matter.

Breach clause: Any breach of the above conditions would result in cancellation of pre-arrest bail forthwith.

The court noted that all observations made in the order are prima facie and shall not influence the trial on merits.

What Is Anticipatory Bail?

Anticipatory bail is not the same as regular bail. It is a pre-arrest safeguard. It means Agarwal has not been arrested. The court has ruled that if police attempt to arrest him in this case, he must be released on bail upon meeting the bond conditions. The investigation continues. The FIR has not been quashed. The charges have not been dropped. Anticipatory bail protects a person from arrest while the investigation is ongoing, but the case itself remains active.

The Full Timeline: How the Case Reached This Point

Part 1: Kaashvi’s Allegations (July 16, 2026)

Kaashvi Hiranandani published a YouTube video titled “How I Got Scammed by 8bit Thug” on July 16, 2026. She alleged that Agarwal systematically misrepresented brand deal amounts during her time under 8Bit Creatives from 2022 to 2025, paying her less than her contractual share by telling her that deals were worth less than what brands actually paid. She also alleged that a brand accidentally sent money owed to her directly to Agarwal after their association ended, and that the money had not been returned.

Kaashvi confirmed she had filed an FIR at Santacruz Police Station, Mumbai. She thanked the Mumbai Police Commissioner, DCP Zone 9, Senior PI, and the investigating officer for acting promptly. As TalkEsport reported at the time, Kaashvi’s video was the first time she named 8Bit Thug directly in connection with alleged financial wrongdoing.

Part 2: 8Bit Thug’s Response (July 18, 2026)

On July 18, 2026, Animesh Agarwal issued a public statement on social media. He called the allegations “false and misleading” and said he intended to address the dispute through formal legal mechanisms rather than engaging in a public argument.

Part 3: FIR Details Made Public (August 17, 2026)

The FIR, registered on July 15, 2026, under BNS Sections 3(5), 316(5), and 318(4), became publicly accessible on August 17, 2026. According to reporting by Gaming Amigos, the FIR lists ₹4.36 crore spread over 35 transactions and approximately 80 invoices. Of that amount, Kaashvi alleges that roughly ₹2 crore is tied to the alleged fraud.

Specific brand deals cited in the FIR include a Nothing campaign where the alleged actual amount was ₹10 lakh against a disclosed ₹7 lakh, a Ludo campaign where the alleged real figure was ₹10 lakh against a disclosed ₹6 lakh, and a Samsung deal where the alleged actual amount was ₹34 lakh against a disclosed ₹25 lakh.

Part 4: Anticipatory Bail Granted (September 2026)

Animesh Agarwal filed Anticipatory Bail Application No. 1669/2026. The court allowed the application and imposed the conditions detailed above. The investigation at Santacruz Police Station continues.

What the BNS Sections Mean

The FIR is registered under 3 sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code in 2024:

BNS SectionApproximate EquivalentOffence
Section 316(5)IPC 406Criminal breach of trust
Section 318(4)IPC 420Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
Section 3(5)IPC 34Common intention (joint liability)

These are cognizable, non-bailable offences. The anticipatory bail order means Agarwal is protected from arrest while the investigation continues, provided he meets all conditions set by the court.

What Happens Next

The anticipatory bail does not end the case. It protects Agarwal from arrest while the investigation runs its course. Here is what comes next:

  • The investigation at Santacruz Police Station continues. Agarwal must attend every Tuesday and cooperate.
  • Once the investigation is complete, police will file a chargesheet (if they find sufficient evidence) or a closure report (if they do not).
  • If a chargesheet is filed, the case moves to trial.
  • The anticipatory bail remains in effect unless Agarwal breaches any condition, in which case it is cancelled automatically.
  • Kaashvi’s legal team can challenge the bail order if they choose to.

The case remains active. The FIR has not been withdrawn. The charges have not been dropped.

All allegations in this article are based on Kaashvi Hiranandani’s publicly available FIR, her YouTube video published on July 16, 2026, and court records. Animesh Agarwal has denied the allegations and called them “false and misleading.” He has been granted anticipatory bail. Anticipatory bail is a pre-arrest safeguard and does not constitute acquittal or a finding that the allegations are unfounded. The investigation is ongoing. TalkEsport does not take a position on the merits of the allegations.

Wardogs Hits 340K Peak Concurrent Players After Rocky Launch

Sonu Banerjee
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Wardogs Hits 340K Peak Concurrent Players After Rocky Launch

Despite being one of the most anticipated video games of the year, the launch of Bulkhead’s mil-sim title Wardogs has been far from smooth.

Following its early access release on September 10, 2026, at 4 pm UTC, Wardogs was riddled with issues involving login queues, server outages, and falsely implemented bans.

Needless to say, the community wasn’t happy about the rocky launch of Wardogs, with many players flooding social media forums to express their dissatisfaction. Some players also went as far as to leave negative reviews for the game on Steam, triggering subsequent controversies in the gaming space.

Wardogs Hits 340K Peak Concurrent Players Despite Launch Issues

While the game’s launch didn’t go nearly as smoothly as players would have hoped for a title that went through several playtests beforehand, that didn’t stop Wardogs from hitting a peak concurrent player count of 340,000 and securing the #2 spot on the Steam charts, surpassing giants like DOTA 2 and PUBG.

Only hours after the early access patch, Bulkhead shipped out a hotfix aimed at fixing the server problems and the long queue times. Following the hotfix, players were slowly let into the game in waves to ensure server stability.

The devs later apologized for the launch issues via an X post, while also confirming that the game had already sold over 1.25 million copies.

Wardogs is currently available to play on PC via the Steam Store, with console versions scheduled to arrive at some point in 2028.

Lil Wayne Fortnite Release Date, Time, and All Items

Aritra Patra
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Lil Wayne Fortnite Release Date, Time, and All Items

Lil Wayne’s Fortnite release date is finally confirmed, and the rap icon joins the game’s Icon Series this weekend. Epic Games revealed the collaboration with an official trailer, bringing two new outfits, several matching accessories, and three Jam Tracks to the battle royale. The crossover also includes a dedicated in-game tournament that hands out free rewards to players who take part.

Here is everything confirmed so far, including when the Lil Wayne Fortnite skins release, what time the Item Shop updates in your region, and every cosmetic included in the collaboration.

Lil Wayne Fortnite Release Date and Time

Epic Games has confirmed that the Lil Wayne collaboration goes live in Fortnite on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The cosmetics arrive as part of the game’s Icon Series, which has previously featured artists like Addison Rae, Travis Scott, and Sabrina Carpenter.

The bundle will be available in the Item Shop when it refreshes at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET on September 12. Since the release is tied to the shop’s daily reset, players in different time zones will see it appear at different local times.

RegionLocal TimeDate
US Pacific (PT)5:00 PMSeptember 12
US Eastern (ET)8:00 PMSeptember 12
United Kingdom (BST)1:00 AMSeptember 13
Central Europe (CEST)2:00 AMSeptember 13
India (IST)5:30 AMSeptember 13
Japan (JST)9:00 AMSeptember 13
Australia East Coast (AEST)10:00 AMSeptember 13

Lil Wayne Fortnite Skins and Cosmetics

The Lil Wayne collaboration includes two outfits along with a full set of matching accessories. Epic Games confirmed the complete list of items.

  • Lil Wayne Outfit: Features gold graffiti that glows and pulses to the beat, with toggleable sunglasses.
  • Weezy Outfit: Wayne’s signature look, featuring an ember reactive style and a toggleable tank top, hat, and sunglasses.
  • Milli Bricks Back Bling: A stack of gold bricks shaped like the Young Money logo.
  • Weezy Board Back Bling: A flaming skateboard.
  • Weezy Boardbreaker Pickaxe: A dual-wield broken skateboard that ignites on every weak point hit.
  • Young Money Stage Glider: Sets off pyrotechnics on deployment, with stage lights that follow the player down.
  • “Lollipop” Emote: Choreography from the “Lollipop” music video with Las Vegas-style lighting.
  • “6 Foot 7 Foot” Emote: Dance moves performed by Lil Wayne himself.

Three of Lil Wayne’s biggest songs are also being added to Fortnite Festival as Jam Tracks: “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” and “6 Foot 7 Foot.”

Weezy Icon Cup: How to Earn Free Items

Alongside the Item Shop release, Epic Games is running the Weezy Icon Cup on September 12. The tournament is open in both Solo Battle Royale and Solo Zero Build.

Players who rank among the top regional performers will earn the Weezy Outfit and Weezy Board Back Bling before they become available in the shop. Everyone who competes in the cup, regardless of placement, receives the YM Emoticon.

Lil Wayne Fortnite Bundle Price

Epic Games has not confirmed pricing for the Lil Wayne bundle or its individual items at the time of writing. Past Icon Series bundles with a similar number of cosmetics have typically sold as some of the game’s larger V-Bucks packages, though the exact cost for this collaboration is still unknown.

This article will be updated once Epic Games confirms official pricing for the Lil Wayne Fortnite items.

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GTA 6 Miami Beach Marketing Campaign Approved

Aritra Patra
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GTA 6 Miami Beach Marketing Campaign Approved

GTA 6 Miami Beach marketing campaign negotiations have been approved by the Miami Beach City Commission in a narrow 4-3 vote on September 10, 2026. The decision authorizes the city to negotiate directly with Rockstar Games and marketing agency Amplify Marketing Inc. for a promotional push tied to Grand Theft Auto 6, which launches on November 19, 2026. If finalized, the campaign will run from October 15 through the end of the year and could bring GTA 6-branded beach chairs, umbrellas, and signage to Miami Beach.

Here’s what the approved plan covers, and why some local officials remain opposed.

GTA 6 Miami Beach Marketing Campaign

The Miami Beach City Commission voted 4-3 on September 10 to let the City Manager begin negotiations with Rockstar Games and Amplify Marketing Inc. The vote followed criticism from some commissioners over promoting a game built around gun violence, drugs, and illegal activity.

Under the proposal, Rockstar would pay the city 3 million dollars for the campaign. Commissioner Tanya Katzoff Bhatt stated during the meeting that the total benefit to the city would be “closer to 4 million dollars” once negotiations conclude. That higher figure does not currently appear in the written resolution, so the final number is not locked in yet.

Bhatt also defended the deal, saying the marketing would arrive in Miami Beach regardless of the city’s involvement. She noted the extra revenue could fund the currently unfunded Flamingo football field renovation project.

The campaign itself would stay understated. Ads would appear on beach chairs and umbrellas, using “Vice City” branding or the Roman numeral VI rather than the full Grand Theft Auto title.

Opposition to the GTA 6 Ad Campaign

The Miami Beach vote is only one part of a larger, more contested advertising push across Miami-Dade County. Earlier proposals for the wider county campaign included a “Welcome to Vice City” reception at Miami International Airport, branded Metromover trains, and manhole covers featuring Vice City logos.

That broader plan has not been approved. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and County Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez have both pushed back, arguing that publicly promoting a game centered on crime, car theft, and violence against police sends the wrong message about the region.

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A separate vote on proposed advertising banners in Downtown Miami is reportedly still pending, according to a Reddit post cited by Notebookcheck. That detail has not been independently confirmed through an official source.

GTA 6 Release Date and Campaign Timeline

Grand Theft Auto 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, Rockstar’s take on Florida, which explains the studio’s interest in advertising around Miami. The game releases on November 19, 2026, roughly a month after the Miami Beach campaign would begin.

Separately, freelance journalist Francisco Alvarado reported that Rockstar is close to finalizing a deal with Miami-Dade County to place a GTA 6 sign on the roof of the Kaseya Center. That report has not yet been confirmed through an official city or Rockstar statement.

The Miami Beach agreement still needs to be finalized through negotiation before any ads go up. Further votes on the wider Miami-Dade campaign are expected in the coming weeks.

Krafton Confirms BGMI 4.6 Update Release Date: Midnight Hunters, Vampires, New Items, Ocean Odyssey, and More

Aditya Parsutkar
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Krafton Confirms BGMI 4.6 Update Release Date: Midnight Hunters, Vampires, New Items, Ocean Odyssey, and More

KRAFTON India has officially revealed the BGMI 4.6 Update, giving players a detailed first look at its main themed experience, Midnight Hunters. The upcoming update will turn familiar locations across Erangel into a much darker battleground filled with Vampires, Hunters, supernatural creatures, new missions, and special items. Players will also get a completely new way to continue fighting during a match by crossing over to the vampire side. Along with Midnight Hunters, the update will also bring back the popular Ocean Odyssey themed mode later in September. Check out the BGMI 4.6 update release date and other details.

BGMI 4.6 Update Release Date Confirmed

The BGMI 4.6 Update will officially release on September 16, 2026, KRAFTON India confirmed on September 11.

Its main themed experience, Midnight Hunters, will become available alongside the update on September 16 and remain playable until November 16, 2026.

There will also be another major themed mode during the same update cycle. Ocean Odyssey returns to Erangel on September 30 and will run alongside Midnight Hunters.

KRAFTON has said that more elements of Version 4.6 will be revealed separately in the coming weeks.

Midnight Hunters Turns Erangel Into a Vampire Battleground

Midnight Hunters keeps the basic geography of Erangel familiar, but several popular locations will look and play very differently.

Rozhok, Mylta, Quarry, and Gatka will become Vampire Takeover POIs. These locations will receive a darker atmosphere and will also be connected to a new set of missions.

Meanwhile, Stalber and Sosnovka Military Base will become locations for the Nightkeeper’s Hunter Guild.

The Hunter Guild will work as a large indoor combat area. Players will also be able to search for secrets hidden inside tables, bookshelves, and murals.

New Activities Across Erangel

The changes will not be limited to major POIs.

Players will find a new Hunter Shooting Range, where they can train their shooting skills.

A special tower will also have an interactive mechanic. Shooting its bell will stun nearby supernatural creatures, potentially giving players an advantage during fights.

Another addition is the Scream Crate.

Players have to decrypt these crates to open them and collect the rewards inside. However, failing the decryption comes with a risk—the crate will make a sound that can reveal the player’s position to nearby enemies.

Players Can Cross Over to the Vampire Side

One of the biggest changes in Midnight Hunters is what can happen after players are eliminated.

KRAFTON has confirmed that players will be able to cross to the other side of the hunt, receiving a different appearance, new abilities, and a completely different way to play during the closing stages of a match.

This connects with the previously revealed Bloodline Awakening experience, where eliminated players can return to the battlefield as Vampires rather than having their fight end immediately.

It means the relationship between Hunters and Vampires will be more than just a visual theme and will directly affect how matches are played.

Bloodwalkers, Nightbats and Vampire Elder Arrive

Erangel will also be populated by several new supernatural enemies.

Bloodwalkers will hunt players on foot, creating a ground-level PvE threat.

Nightbats attack from the air and can use sonic waves, forcing players to pay attention to threats above them as well.

The most dangerous of these creatures could be the Vampire Elder.

The Vampire Elder is described as an ancient bloodline ruler capable of strengthening creatures linked to it. The longer it survives, the stronger those connected creatures can become.

This means eliminating the Vampire Elder could become an important part of surviving encounters with groups of supernatural enemies.

Nightkeeper Can Also Be Challenged

Hunters have their own important character: the Nightkeeper.

The NPC will appear at the Hunter Guild during each match. Players can interact with the Nightkeeper to learn more about the story behind Midnight Hunters and receive useful materials.

However, that is not where the interaction ends.

Players will eventually get an opportunity to challenge the Nightkeeper directly, adding another major PvE encounter to the themed mode.

Silvermoon Chain Comes to BGMI

Midnight Hunters will introduce several themed items, including the Silvermoon Chain.

The item has multiple uses rather than working as a simple weapon. Players can use it against supernatural creatures, but it can also function as a grappling line for moving across terrain.

The Silvermoon Chain can additionally be used defensively as a shield, giving players offensive, movement, and defensive options from a single themed item.

Twilight Bat Wings Allow Players to Fly

Another major item is the Twilight Bat Wings.

The wings unlock flight, introducing a completely different way to move around the battleground. Players will be able to use the item to travel through the air instead of relying only on traditional movement and vehicles.

KRAFTON has not revealed every detail surrounding the item yet, leaving some of its abilities for later reveals.

Hunter Bandage Brings Faster Recovery

The Hunter Bandage is another new themed item coming with Midnight Hunters.

Unlike a normal bandage, it is designed for rapid recovery, giving Hunters another tool to survive fights against players and supernatural creatures.

Together, the Hunter Bandage, Silvermoon Chain, and Twilight Bat Wings will form an important part of the new themed gameplay.

Ocean Odyssey Returns on September 30

Midnight Hunters will not be the only themed experience available during BGMI 4.6.

Following requests from the community, Ocean Odyssey will return to Erangel on September 30, 2026.

The underwater-themed mode brings back the Ocean Palace, where players can explore a submerged ancient kingdom. The mode also features the powerful Trident, the Kraken, and other underwater elements.

This means Version 4.6 will eventually have two major themed experiences running during the same update cycle.

BGMI 4.6 Update Is Coming Soon

The BGMI 4.6 Update release date is September 16, 2026, with Midnight Hunters available from launch until November 16.

The update’s main theme will transform several familiar Erangel locations while introducing Hunters, Vampires, Bloodwalkers, Nightbats, the Vampire Elder, and the Nightkeeper.

New items such as the Silvermoon Chain, Twilight Bat Wings, and Hunter Bandage will further change how players move, fight, and survive.

Ocean Odyssey will then return on September 30, giving BGMI players another major themed experience while Midnight Hunters remains active.

KRAFTON India plans to reveal more trailers and complete details through BGMI’s official channels ahead of the update’s launch.

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