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Valorant Nanomight Collection Leaked: Skins, Release Date & More

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Nanomight Collection Leaked: Skins, Release Date & More

According to recent leaks, Riot Games could soon drop an all-new Valorant skin line dubbed the ‘Nanomight’ Collection. The bundle is set to introduce a series of colorful finishes for some of Valorant’s most popular weapons, alongside a melee skin designed in the shape of a brass knuckle.

Ready to know more about the Valorant Nanomight bundle? Look no further.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the new Valorant skin line, taking a look at the contents of the bundle, its price, release date, and more.

Valorant Nanomight Collection Skins

As already confirmed by multiple prominent dataminers, the Valorant Nanomight collection will include skins for the following weapons:

  • Frenzy
  • Stinger
  • Guardian
  • Phantom
  • Melee

Each skin in this bundle will have four variants: blue, pink, yellow, and green, all of which can be unlocked using Radianite Points.

In addition to the aforementioned skins, the Nanomight bundle will also include a Player Card featuring four colorful blobs. Whether additional cosmetics like Sprays and Gun Buddies are included in the bundle remains unclear at the time of writing.

Valorant Nanomight Collection Price

While Riot Games has yet to officially disclose the Nanomight collection, we can make an educated guess about its price tag by taking a look at its contents.

From the initial looks at the Nanomight skin line, it seems likely that the collection will fall under the Deluxe Edition tier. This means players can expect each skin to be priced at around 1,275 VP, with the melee costing roughly 2,550 VP. The entire bundle is expected to be available for purchase at approximately 5,000 VP.

Valorant Nanomight Collection Release Date

As per leakers, the Valorant Nanomight bundle will be available to purchase in the game store starting October 30, 2025. However, take this with a grain of salt since it hasn’t been confirmed by the devs as of yet.

Liquid Goes Past FlyQuest to Reach PGL Bucharest 2025 Playoffs

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Liquid Goes Past FlyQuest to Reach PGL Bucharest 2025 Playoffs

Team Liquid is through to the playoffs of PGL Bucharest, having secured a much-needed 3rd win of the groups over a difficult FlyQuest side. EliGE’s addition to the team has started to pay off the dividends with Team Liquid pulling off an impressive comeback and smooth second map.

VETO

  • Liquid removed Overpass
  • FlyQuest removed Nuke
  • Liquid picked Mirage
  • FlyQuest picked Train
  • FlyQuest removed Ancient
  • Liquid removed Dust2
  • Inferno was left over

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: Liquid; Winner: Liquid

2-0 start for the Australian side, put Liquid on a deficit before the latter won their first gun round. FlyQuest bulldozed Liquid in the first half, and their defense proved to be too strong for Liquid to break through. Winning 5 rounds in a row, FlyQuest concluded the half with a dominant 10-2 scoreline. Liquid returned the favour, pulling off an impressive defense to replicate FlyQuest’s scoreline from the previous half, and pushed the game to overtime. From the clutches of defeat, Liquid managed to continue the momentum to OT and won two rounds in a row in the second half of OT, closing an impressive comeback from Liquid.

Map 2: Train; Pick: FlyQuest; Winner: Liquid

Another 2-0 start for FQ was quickly matched by Liquid, who went on to put in a much better first half compared to Mirage. FQ managed to win two more rounds as Liquid’s defense pulled in 8. The offense was far from impressive by Liquid, but it managed to get the job done as the Australian side lost rounds frequently enough for the NA side to close the map and the series. From having a rough start to posting a 1.46 IR, ELiGE managed to pull in 18 kills, giving them the edge over a tricky side.

FlyQuest has been a solid team. However, they have yet to deliver something convincing that convinces fans they can be strong contenders and perform well in events. As things stand, they will have two more chances to make it through, but only time can tell if they will be at the playoffs.

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YouTube Tightens Grip on Skin Gambling

Aritra Patra
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YouTube Tightens Grip on Skin Gambling

In a massive clampdown on online gambling, YouTube said it will crack down more aggressively on content that promotes gambling using video game skins and other virtual items, a development that has the potential to destroy the lucrative business model of Counter-Strike 2 creators.

The new regulations, which come into play on November 17, 2025, broaden YouTube’s current gambling restrictions to encompass any content that sends viewers to platforms where digital items of real-world value, e.g., CS2 gun skins, cosmetics, and NFTs, can be bet. Creators will no longer be allowed to display logos, reference sites in terms, or link to these sites unless they’re authorized by Google Ads and meet local gambling laws.​

The timing couldn’t be worse for the Counter-Strike fan base. The news comes just days after Valve’s unpopular trade-up update ravaged the CS2 skin market, deleting nearly $2 billion in value as overall market capitalization dropped from around $6 billion to $4.2 billion. That market upheaval now meets with a regulatory squeeze that might cut off a main source of revenue for CS2 YouTubers.

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Skin gambling has become entrenched within the Counter-Strike environment, with unregulated platforms continuing to represent more than $300 million per year of CS2 betting, based on Esports Integrity Commission reports. Based on a 2024 review by the UK government, 40% of the leading 300 Twitch Counter-Strike streamers had sponsorships from one or more skin gambling sites, and ad revenue generated by betting-based content creators was estimated at $42 million on YouTube and Twitch in 2024 alone.

Numerous CS2 YouTubers have created whole channels centered around case openings, skin trading, and gambling website promotions content, which can now fall under YouTube’s new definition of gambling with digital assets. The platform will also age-restrict casino-type content even where no actual money is at stake, further cutting off audience exposure.

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Content uploaded before November 17 will not be subject to strikes but will potentially still be age-restricted or taken down. YouTube is urging creators to blur or trim affected content using the platform’s trim tools ahead of the enforcement starting. Yet, for creators whose livelihoods rely significantly on gambling sponsorship and skin content, the policy change poses an existential threat to their model at a time when the underlying CS2 skin economy is already free-falling.

Marvel Rivals to Get Iron Man’s Big Shot Costume Soon

Aritra Patra
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Marvel Rivals to Get Iron Man’s Big Shot Costume Soon

Tony Stark is exchanging battle heroics for absolute style with the release of his much-awaited “Big Shot” costume, which will arrive in Marvel Rivals on October 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM PT.​​

This mythic skin turns the Armored Avenger into a fashion-conscious billionaire, abandoning the classic red-and-gold armor for the high-end civilian attire that screams high-end. The costume itself puts Stark in a high-flying business suit – a crisp blazer with top buttons left open for a carefree look, red-tinged glasses, and the arc reactor emblem gleaming brightly on his bare chest. Marvel Rivals‘ campaign copy proclaims: “Genius. Billionaire. Hero. And this time, he’s not just saving the world – he’s owning it”.​​

The Big Shot skin highlights Tony’s athletic, muscular build and his unique “dorito-shaped” figure that fans have grown to love from the comics, complete with fingerless Iron Man gauntlets that are a mix of high fashion and combat utility. The reaction from the community has been positive, with players declaring it the “best skin by far” and complimenting the game for “always having the cleanest skins.”. One fan in particular was excited, saying, “Finally! A clean Stark skin!” – implying this more human, civilian-themed look was overdue.

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The costume comes as part of Marvel Rivals Season 4: Heart of the Dragon, adding to Iron Man’s already robust collection of legendary skins, including Extrembiote Armor and Superior Iron Man designs. The Big Shot look plays up Stark’s billionaire playboy attitude, with NetEase calling it “bringing luxury and lethality together”.

Aside from appearance, the skin comes with special effects such as increased reload sounds and custom MVP animations. The players are already clamoring for color versions, and red-and-black recolors are the most sought-after alternatives. The costume will also be available to buy via the in-game shop, though actual pricing has yet to be officially announced.

The Sims Creators Say Goodbye to EA

Aritra Patra
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The Sims Creators Say Goodbye to EA

The Sims universe is undergoing a seismic change as dozens of the most well-known content creators of the franchise have left behind their collaborations with Electronic Arts, launching what could become one of gaming’s most historic creator-led boycotts.

The exodus comes after EA’s $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment ever. Top creators, such as James Turner, Lilsimsie, Plumbella, Devon Bumpkin, Vixella, and CarynandConnieGaming, have openly disassociated themselves with the EA Creator Network, losing early access to game packs and rich creator codes that have professionally supported their careers.

Lilsimsie, with more than 2 million subscribers, put the community’s core issue into words: “The values represented by the people buying EA are fundamentally contradictory to what I believe in and will support.” Her exit is especially heartbreaking. EA had already partnered with her in creating bespoke DLC, but she decided her contributions would ultimately go to new ownership that did not share The Sims’ legacy of inclusivity.​

Plumbella, a veteran Sims historian, emphasized the ethical math involved in taking a step back: “I’m in a position where I can say I’m leaving so easily. I hope that the sale doesn’t work out, and if it does, I hope that the people who remain put pressure on EA to hold the level of inclusiveness that The Sims has always been about.”​

What distinguishes this movement is its calculated sacrifice. These creators recognize that their early access content drives marketing momentum for EA, making their departure a genuine leverage point. James Turner, who has built nearly two decades around Sims content, announced plans to pivot toward alternatives like Paralives, effectively fragmenting EA’s creator ecosystem just as the company faces a leadership transition.​​

The firm answered back in measured tones, asserting that The Sims “will always be a space where you can express your authentic self”- an implicit concession to community concerns. But the contradiction is telling: EA made the announcement at the same time that it announced a partnership with Stability AI to integrate generative artificial intelligence into game development, and questioned future creative direction.

Valorant Patch 11.09 Adds Mobile Authentication Requirements & More

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Patch 11.09 Adds Mobile Authentication Requirements & More

Riot Games has officially disclosed the patch notes for the Valorant 11.09 update, and it includes a bunch of exciting changes for the competitive shooter.

The requirement for multi-factor authentication (MFA) for certain accounts is undoubtedly the highlight of the new Valorant update. Moving forward, accounts in certain regions that are flagged as shared will have to enable MFA to participate in ranked matches. Alongside this, the Valorant 11.09 update also includes several quality-of-life improvements to interactive objects, as well as a series of map and agent bug fixes.

Without further ado, let’s check out everything you need to know about the Valorant 11.09 update.

Valorant 11.09 Patch Notes Revealed: All Changes

Below, we’ve included the detailed patch notes for the Valorant 11.09 update, as confirmed by the devs:

ALL PLATFORMS

COMPETITIVE UPDATES

  • Starting in 11.09, accounts detected for sharing in NA, LATAM, BR, and KR, must enable Riot Mobile multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access Competitive queue. Other modes will remain unaffected.
    • You can check out this article for more information on why we’re making this change, or get yourself set up with MFA now using this how-to guide.
    • Reminder to please report players for smurfing as Rank Manipulation. Your reports will help us level up our detections!
    • And lastly, a quick reminder that all Ascendant+ players will be required to add Riot Mobile MFA to their accounts in the above regions in an upcoming patch.

GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS UPDATES

  • We’re rolling out some small quality of life updates that should make it easier for you to perform the action you intend to in-game. Interactive objects are the focus of this patch, and this will cover everything your “Use Object” button will do-basically, anything where you press “F” on PC or Square/X on Console by default.
    • Interactive Object Highlighting – World interactions including Switches, Ropes, Ziplines and Ultimate Orbs have been updated to use the standard green highlight color that other interactive objects in the game use.
    • Interactive Object Prioritization – Aiming can now prioritize highlighted actions when multiple are possible. So now when you’re in a Deadlock GravNet next to a Rope, you’ll have more control over what you’re interacting with first.

BUG FIXES

  • Maps
    • Pearl
      • Fixed an issue where a crate on B Site was missing collision in certain game modes
    • Breeze
      • Fixed a spot on Breeze where players could destroy utility through a wall
    • Abyss
      • Fixed a spot on the map where using Deadlock’s GravNet could potentially instantly eliminate teleporting agents like Yoru and Omen
    • Corrode
      • Adjusted an area on A Site to prevent Agents such as Waylay, Jett, and Raze from accessing unintended locations above the playable space
  • Agents
    • Astra
      • Fixed an issue that caused a Star activation sound for an already used Star to play when Astra was revived
    • Gekko
      • Fixed a bug where Gekko’s Wingman did not play the intended animation when defusing the Spike
    • Gekko and Killjoy
      • Fixed a bug that caused Detain visual effects to show through thin walls and doors.
    • Iso
      • Fixed a bug that caused Iso’s Kill Contract to scale up when spectating Iso with this ability equipped
    • Omen
      • Omen’s Paranoia icon will be smaller so the overlay does not cover the minimap.
    • Reyna
      • Fixed a bug where using Reyna’s Empress would sometimes not progress the Use Your Ultimate Ability mission
    • Skye
      • Fixed an issue that caused Skye’s Guiding Light visual effects to linger when equipping and unequipping immediately
    • Sage
      • Fixed an issue that allowed Sage’s Healing Orb to target players who were decayed but fully healed underneath the decay
    • Veto
      • Fixed an issue where the radius indicator when placing the Crosscut vortex wouldn’t match the placed one
      • Softened the visual effects during Veto’s Evolution transformation and fixed some bright spots flickering in Agent Select
      • Fixed an issue where Veto’s Crosscut and Chokehold ability descriptions were inconsistent with their in-game behavior
      • Fixed the tendrils’ exit animation on the Chokehold ability that was not showing up
      • Fixed an issue where some visual swirl effects wouldn’t show up during the Crosscut equip animation in some specific occasions
      • Fixed a bug where using Veto’s Evolution would sometimes not count towards weekly mission progress
    • Viper
      • Fixed a bug where Viper’s Snake Bite visual effects didn’t fade at the same time for allies and enemies
      • Fixed a bug that caused Viper’s Viper Pit to linger in front of you when unequipped without casting
    • Vyse
      • Fixed a bug that caused Razorvine to appear to be missing its bottom half when Vyse died or Razorvine became inactive
    • Yoru
      • Fixed a bug where Yoru’s Fakeout wasn’t being destroyed by abilities it took lethal damage
      • Fixed a bug where Yoru’s Fakeout didn’t collide with things in the game as if it were a player
    • Multiple Agents
      • Fixed a bug that caused Concuss visual effects to show through thin walls and doors
      • Fixed an issue where audio timing for Suppress audio didn’t end when the Suppress duration actually ended

CONSOLE ONLY

BUG FIXES

  • Agents
    • Multiple Agents
      • Fixed a rare bug where players were sometimes unable to move the cursor while using map-targeted abilities like Brimstone’s Sky Smoke

Heroic Reaches PGL Bucharest 2025 Playoffs

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Heroic Reaches PGL Bucharest 2025 Playoffs

Team Heroic is through to the playoffs in PGL Bucharest 2025, beating Aurora with a 2-0 smashing scoreline. Having pulled off impressive wins earlier, Aurora faced an unexpected hurdle in their shocking defeat against Heroic. The Turkish side will need another win if they are to make it to the playoffs.

VETO

  • HEROIC removed Train
  • Aurora removed Ancient
  • HEROIC picked Mirage
  • Aurora picked Inferno
  • Aurora removed Nuke
  • HEROIC removed Overpass
  • Dust2 was left over
https://twitter.com/pglesports/status/1983182008160604440

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: Heroic; Winner: Heroic

A quick exchange of rounds to start the map, Heroic pulled in the momentum to gain some stability early on, which led to a heavily one-sided half where they roped in 9 rounds compared to 3 from Aurora before switching sides. Similar opening to the second half, but Heroic continued their momentum, leading to Heroic closing the first map with a heavily one-sided scoreline. Alkaren delivered 19 kills and 1.7 IR to shock Aurora into going down early.

Map 2: Inferno; Pick: Aurora; Winner: Heroic

Having faced a crushing defeat on Mirage, Inferno kicked off on a similar note for the Turks, with Heroic winning 7 rounds straight before they lost one. Aurora cut the lead in half, winning 4 rounds before Aurora lost the final round of the half to switch sides with an 8-4 scoreline favouring Heroic. Heroic extended the lead to ten rounds before Aurora started mounting a comeback in their defense, but having almost levelled the scoreline, they dropped the ball, leading to Heroic stealing a win at the last moment. 21 kills from LNZ pulled Heroic out of a difficult position to book their place in the playoffs.

Aruroa’s woes continue after losing out on a game that could have put them through. It is difficult to assume that, having qualified earlier, they would have had the extra time to practice and prepare for. Aurora was the favourite going into the event, but to lose at this point is anything but expected.

How To Fix Fortnite Error Code 0?

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Fix Fortnite Error Code 0?

The infamous Fortnite error code 0 is perhaps one of the most annoying issues that you can run into when trying to play the Epic Games battle royale.

The error code 0 is especially frustrating for players since it can not only prevent you from changing skins or joining matches in Fortnite, but it can also stop you from launching the game altogether.

If you’ve been facing the Fortnite error code 0 issue when trying to run the game recently, you’re not alone. A lot of players in the Fortnite community have had this issue in the past, and luckily, it can often be solved by following just a few simple steps.

In this article, we’ll take a look at everything you need to know about how to fix error code 0 in Fortnite.

What is Fortnite Error Code 0?

Error code 0 in Fortnite can be triggered due to a number of different reasons, but in most cases, it stems from corrupted game files or conflicts with the Easy Anti-Cheat system.

Depending on the underlying issue, you may find yourself unable to switch skins in Fortnite or launch the game entirely.

Now, what can you do to fix this problem?

Without further ado, let’s check out how to fix the error code 0 in Fortnite.

Fortnite Error Code 0: How To Fix

While the reasons behind the Fortnite error code 0 may vary, there are several solutions that you can try to resolve the problem in most cases.

Below, we have listed all the steps that you need to follow to fix the error code 0 in Fortnite:

  • Relaunch Fortnite: The first thing you should try when you encounter error code 0 is relaunching Fortnite. After you exit out of Fortnite, be sure to restart your Epic Games launcher as well before logging in again.
  • Restart Your PC: If relaunching Fortnite and the Epic launcher doesn’t solve the problem, the next obvious step is to restart your PC. In many cases, a simple PC restart is enough to solve this annoying issue.
  • Verify File Integrity: Another common cause of Fortnite error code 0 is corrupted game files. If that’s the case, verifying file integrity will resolve that. To verify your Fortnite game files, go to the ‘Library’ section in your Epic Games Launcher and find Fortnite. Once there, click the three dots next to it and hit ‘Verify.’ Wait for the verification process to complete and then try launching the game.
  • Check Server Status: If you believe that the issue doesn’t lie on your end, you should check the Fortnite server status to see if others are encountering the same problem. To do so, head over to a website like Downdetector and double-check if other users are reporting issues with the game. If that’s the case, then the Fortnite servers are probably experiencing outages, and you have no other option than to wait it out.

That’s all you need to know about fixing Fortnite’s error code 0. After following the steps outlined above, you should be back in the game in no time.

Team Secret Unveils Valorant Roster for VCT Off//Season 2025

Sonu Banerjee
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Team Secret Unveils Valorant Roster for VCT Off//Season 2025

Team Secret has officially unveiled its Valorant lineup for the upcoming VCT Off//Season 2025, and the roster shake-up has certainly caught fans’ attention.

The European esports organization has refreshed its lineup, experimenting with new additions as well as promotions from its own academy team.

As confirmed in an announcement earlier today, the new Team Secret Valorant roster will include the following players:

  • Ko “Sylvan” Young-sub
  • Jessie Cristy “JessieVash” Cuyco
  • Fikri ‘famouz‘ Hamdani
  • Adrian ‘invy‘ Reyes
  • Kelly ‘kellyS‘ Sedillo
  • Tạ ‘Pr0digy‘ Phương
  • Ji ‘meow‘ Dong-jun (Head Coach)
  • Jose ‘Rbtx‘ Jamir (Coach)

Team Secret announced Sylvan’s signing barely an hour before unveiling its complete roster. “This Adobo Kimchi recipe is about to be extra spicy,” the organization wrote on X, confirming the addition of the former T1 player.

Fans will be able to catch the new Team Secret Valorant roster in action at the Predator League Philippines 2026, which kicked off on October 28.

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