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FUT Eliminates FaZe from CS Asia Championships 2025

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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FUT Eliminates FaZe from CS Asia Championships 2025

FUT is through to the playoffs of the CS Asia Championships 2025 by pulling a rabbit out of a hat, beating FaZe Clan with a 2-1 scoreline. What can only be described as a shocker, CIS organization will be walking away with the most impressive win in their history.

VETO

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

Map 1: Ancient; Pick: FaZe; Winner: FUT

A disastrous start for FaZe saw them manage no more than 3 rounds of the first half as FUT pulled ahead with a massive lead before switching sides. Winning the final two rounds of the first half, FaZe brought the possibility of a comeback back on the table. The second half showcased a much tighter affair where FaZe remained largely dominant, putting themselves in a position to push the game to OT, but winning the final round of regulation, FUT closed the map with a 13-11 scoreline. 25 kills to his name, frozeN put himself ahead of everyone on the server, but even such a performance couldn’t bring the map for FaZe Clan.

Map 2: Mirage; Pick: FUT; Winner: FaZe

A 5-0 start for FaZe shows them pushing back FUT after a disastrous opening map, but that momentum got quickly shut down as FUT pulled up with 6 rounds in a row, with FaZe managing the final round of the half to level the scoreline. FUT found themselves in an early lead after winning the pistol, but FaZe Clan T side pulled in a plethora of rounds to make up for the deficit. FUT managed to find themselves in a position to push the game to OT, but FaZe put them down in the final round of Mirage. 23 kills yet again from frozeN made sure the FaZe get a chance at the playoffs as the game went to the 3rd map.

Map 3: Dust2; Pick: Decider; Winner: FUT

A 3-0 start for FUT got levelled with FaZe winning the gun rounds, upon which both teams traded rounds till FaZe edged out a narrow lead of 2 rounds and closed their offense with a 7-5 lead. The FUT offense started with a bang, and FaZe could do nothing to contain it. Putting together multiple streaks of rounds, FUT slowly built their way up to the finish line, and while FaZe did manage to win rounds, they were few and far between as FUT closed the map with a 13-10 scoreline.

A shocking exit for FaZe, who otherwise were the favourites to win the tournament, especially after their recent show of form at the ESL Pro League Season 22. The addition of a new player will take time, but for them to lose to lesser-known opposition is shocking for the community as a whole. If FaZe wants to make this team work, time is of the essence, especially with the Major coming up, but only time will tell how they fare.

Where to Find Ultima Carver in Fortnite?

Aritra Patra
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Where to Find Ultima Carver in Fortnite?

Pumpkin King boss Ultima Carver, who debuted in Fortnite’s Fortnitemares 2025 event, has turned out to be one of the hottest adversaries for gamers seeking legendary Halloween treasures. This ultimate guide shows precisely where to find this scary fighter. Keep reading till the end to find out.

Ultima Carver’s Location in Fortnite

Unlike certain Fortnite bosses who are pinned to a location, Ultima Carver has a rotating spawn system at various points on the island. The pumpkin-themed villain can spawn in any of the following locations, although he will not spawn in all of them at once within a single match:

Viney Shafts continues to be the most dependable and regular place to get Ultima Carver during Fortnitemares 2025. The location was once called Shiny Shafts but got a Halloween-themed revamp complete with crawling vines and giant carved pumpkins. Players encounter the boss here, roaming the POI regularly, especially around the signature vine rail system that now adorns the area.

Mt. Fetch, which is distinguished by its colossal wolf statue hewn into the mountain to the north of Canyon Crossing, is another well-known spawn site. Due to the monument’s high location, Ultima Carver is easily seen from afar as he dominates the mountainous landscape, even though climbing up to him involves a bit of steering.

Pumpkin Pass (previously Shining Span) is a third area where players have been able to find the boss. The bridge zone contains the typical pumpkin takeover as an indicator of possible boss presence.

Other reported spawn points are Gourdy Gate, Predator’s Peak, and sometimes around Freaky Fields, but these seem less common in player sight. The random spawning of his spawn makes it the best way to locate him by looking at the mini-map for the unique skull and crown that appear to signify a boss encounter.

How to Find Ultima Carver in Fortnite?

When reaching potential spawn sites, look out for a number of telltale indications of the presence of Ultima Carver. The giant glowing blue-eyed pumpkins found liberally about his territory sign his land. These giant jack-o’-lanterns leave an unmistakable Halloween ambiance that sets Ultima Carver’s overgrowth regions apart from regular map sites.

His boss version comes as a pumpkin-headed giant while carrying his trademark weapons. Unlike the passive NPCs, Ultima Carver shows instant hostility upon sensing players, rendering stealth tactics hard but not suicidal.​​

Defeating Ultima Carver successfully needs preparation and tactical consciousness. The boss has ample resilience with 300 health and 300 shields (totaling 600 HP), so players need to come prepared. Some preliminary accounts of Fortnitemares 2024 showed him with well above 500 health, but recent encounters confirm 600 total health points.​

How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite?

His main offense is provided by the Pumpkin Launcher, a deadly explosive launcher that has 130 damage per rocket. The explosive shells provide area-of-effect damage, so close-range combat is perilously dangerous. He also wields the Wood Stake Shotgun, which can inflict heavy damage at closer ranges.

Fortnitemares 2025 kicked off on October 9, 2025, and runs until November 1, 2025, leaving players with several weeks’ time to find and kill Ultima Carver more than once. The event’s short time constraint makes Fortnitemares quests urgent for players, which include killing this boss or his co-Halloween villains, Jason Voorhees and Doja Cat’s Mother of Thorns.

How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite?

Aritra Patra
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How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite?

Fortnitemares 2025 turned the Fortnite island into a haunted Halloween playground, including one of the event’s most iconic quests: pumpkin carving. This simple but key challenge gives players 10,000 XP and credits toward earning the free Pyg the Butcher skin. Here’s all you need to know to finish this quest effectively.

The carve pumpkins challenge asks you to go to five particular places around the Fortnitemares-altered island and get close to clusters of pumpkins at each location. In contrast to normal destruction challenges, where you would have used your pickaxe or guns, the challenge here is a basic interaction, tool-free.​​

Your progress carries through on several matches, so you don’t have to go to all five places in one game. This makes the challenge more feasible, particularly since the areas are located in various parts of the map.

How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite?

Every carving spot has a white diamond symbol and will sparkle when you’re roughly in the area, so they’re actually pretty easy to find once you’re close. Here are the exact locations:​

  • North of Pumpkin Pass Bridge
    • The first carving site is located just north of the bridge at Pumpkin Pass. Find a group of pumpkins in the vicinity of the bridge structure. This spot is fairly central, so it is an ideal place to start.​
  • Freaky Fields
    • Proceed to Freaky Fields, one of the primary Fortnitemares POIs that took the place of Outpost Enclave. The pumpkins can be found in the building of this location. Freaky Fields has a red barn and large pumpkin patches, giving off a suitably eerie ambiance for this Halloween celebration.​​
  • Gourdy Gate
    • The third carving spot is at Gourdy Gate, on the north end of this pumpkin-plagued zone. Gourdy Gate is another significant Pumpkin Takeover region, recognizable by its light blue border on the map and overflowing jack-o’-lanterns.
  • South of Bugswatter Beach
    • Locate the fourth carving location under the bridge, south of Bugswatter Beach. This sea spot provides a different climate from the pumpkin patches inland, located in the northeastern part of the map.​
  • East of Supernova Academy
    • The last place is east of Supernova Academy, which is beside a gas station. Supernova Academy is a very visible POI with modern-style buildings and a university campus environment, so the pumpkin patch nearby is not difficult to find.​

When you get to each spot, go up to the cluster of pumpkins and wait for the prompt to show. The game will show “Carve Pumpkins” and the corresponding button for your platform. Just press the use button, which differs by platform, but is always prominently displayed on screen.​​

The carving animation only takes a few seconds. You’ll notice the pumpkins become carved jack-o’-lanterns with lighting faces. When finished, you’ll be confirmed as having carved that set, and your progress counter will be updated.

Aside from the direct 10,000 XP reward, finishing the carve pumpkins quest also counts towards your overall Fortnitemares experience. The event has a tiered system of rewards wherein earning account levels rewards free cosmetics, leading up to the Pyg the Butcher set at level 15.

This carve pumpkins quest is one of the events in the overall Fortnitemares 2025 from October 9 to November 1, 2025.

Valve Releases the Latest Version of Source 2 for CS2

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Valve Releases the Latest Version of Source 2 for CS2

For the longest time, Source 2 has been the biggest motivation for releasing CS2 for the game to take full advantage of modern and more powerful systems, resulting in smoother performance and offering better mechanics and protection against cheaters.

While CS2 fared well, Valve has continued its work on its latest game engine, and the latest CS2 update is a testament to this. On 15th October 2025, Valve updated the code for the latest version of Source 2. According to them, the update should reduce the CPU usage and better utilize the single-core performance of CS2, which is still one of the most CPU-intensive games.

This is arguably the most impressive update Valve has released in a long time, and there is more to this Update Package than meets the eye. Read through the patch notes to find out.

CS2 October 15 Update Patch Notes

[ ENGINE ]

  • Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2.
  • Reworked bullet penetration simulation to reduce CPU usage.
  • Improved core utilization of some client particle and sound effects processing, reducing overall CPU usage when players are shooting.

[ GAMEPLAY ]

  • Defusing C4 will now lower the viewmodel weapon, prevent scoping, and delay firing the weapon by 150ms after exiting the defuse.
  • C4 will no longer detonate in the middle of halftime intermission or after the end of the match.
  • Fixed a case where 1 tick was incorrectly subtracted from sv_predictable_damage_tag_ticks.

[ UI ]

  • Major Highlight clips are now viewable from the Spectator Loadout.
  • Selected player is now more visible in the Team Counter.
  • Context menu in the Inventory now opens in a position relative to the cursor.
  • HUD weapon mode indicator has been moved to the ammo count.
  • Raindrops are now removed from weapons when switching to a dry inspect environment.

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

  • cs_script enums can now be imported and behave the same as TypeScript enums.
    • CSWeaponType.PISTOL == 1
    • CSWeaponType[1] == “PISTOL”
  • Added enums CSRoundEndReason, CSHitGroup, CSLoadoutSlot, CSDamageTypes, CSDamageFlags and CSWeaponAttackType
  • Added BOOSTS value to CSGearSlot. This is the gear slot for healthshots.
  • Updated Instance.OnRoundEnd to now receive the reason
  • Updated Instance.OnBeforePlayerDamage to now receive damageType and damageFlags and the result can now modify damageType and damageFlags
  • Updated Instance.OnPlayerDamage to now receive damageType and damageFlags
  • Updated Instance.OnKnifeAttack to now receive attackType
  • Updated Instance.TraceLine, Instance.TraceSphere and Instance.TraceBox
    • The trace config now accepts an array of ignore entities or just one
    • The trace config can specify to trace against hitboxes
    • The trace result will include hitGroup if tracing against hitboxes
  • Updated Instance.BulletTrace result to include hitGroup
  • Updated Entity.TakeDamage to accept damageType and damageFlags
  • Added CSWeaponData.GetGearSlot()

BGMI Brings Regional Creator Voices to the Game with Scout, Sayip, and Raven

Moin Khot
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BGMI Brings Regional Creator Voices to the Game with Scout, Sayip, and Raven

India’s most loved battle royale, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has introduced Special Quick Voices featuring popular gaming creators — Sayip (Malayalam), Raven (Tamil), and Scout (Hindi).

This new addition lets players use the signature voices, catchphrases, and in-game expressions of these creators, bringing an extra dose of authenticity, humor, and regional flavor to every match.

By representing distinct linguistic and cultural identities, these voices celebrate the diversity of India’s vibrant gaming community. It will also make in-game interactions more relatable and fun.

The Special Quick Voices are part of the BGMI 4.0 Update, which continues to build deeper regional engagement and strengthen player connections across the country’s growing gaming ecosystem.

Iconic Dialogues That Bring Regional Flair to the BGMI

Sayip:

  • “Sayippannan aada ithh”
  • “Mutheeee ethaaaaa adi”
  • “Mutheeee ith aaalu vere aaaan.”

Scout:

  • “Tere bhai ka laser spray!”
  • “Khelna seekhle T10 ke cuties”
  • “Kya scene hai aaj ka londo.”

Raven:

  • “Jod raaa nanu”
  • “Konja neram summa irunga da”
  • “Sathiyama 1 hp bro.”

BGMI New Creator Voices Availability and Events

BGMI players can access the Special Quick Voices through the in-game store and participate in community challenges and creator-led events during the campaign period.
These exclusive voices will be available via Special Crates for a limited time, offering players the chance to collect and showcase their favourite regional creator voices in-game.

Key Dates

  • Sayip Crate: October 14, 2025 – November 22, 2025
  • Scout Crate: October 19, 2025 – December 15, 2025
  • Raven Sharp Crate: October 31, 2025 – December 8, 2025

Also read: KRAFTON India Introduces ‘Player Transfer Window’ for BGMI Esports

By integrating creator-led, regionally resonant content, BGMI continues to evolve as a cultural platform for India’s diverse gaming community, blending entertainment, identity, and innovation in new ways.

Rainbow Six Siege Announces New Anti-Toxicity Measures in New Update

Sonu Banerjee
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Rainbow Six Siege Announces New Anti-Toxicity Measures in New Update

Ubisoft has announced new anti-toxicity measures for its tactical FPS Rainbow Six Siege X with the game’s latest update.

The Rainbow Six Siege X Y10S3.3 patch, which is set to hit the live servers today, will implement some important changes to Voice Chat Moderation that aim to reduce the overall toxicity in the game.

Following the new R6 patch, players will be able to see a new panel upon logging into the game that shows detected disruptive voice or text chat.

Players with a Reputation standing of Respectable and above will be able to use the new panel to provide feedback on any incorrect detections.

Lastly, the devs have also confirmed that Voice Chat detections for all players will be completely reset with this update, giving everyone a fresh start moving forward.

While many players appreciate the company’s efforts to address the toxicity in the game, a good portion of the community remains skeptical about how accurately the system will detect abusive behavior and worries that regular comms and friendly banter could be unfairly flagged.

How effective Ubisoft’s new methods are in combating toxicity in Siege X remains to be seen.

How To Scrape Stickers in CS2?

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Scrape Stickers in CS2?

Whether you bought yourself a brand-new weapon skin from the Steam Market and received it with a set of stickers you don’t really like, or you’re just looking to apply a borderless version of a Major autograph sticker on your favorite gun, knowing how to scrape stickers in CS2 is certain to come in handy.

Scraping stickers in Counter-Strike 2 allows players to either partially wear down or completely remove stickers from their weapon skins, enabling them to clean up unwanted designs and make room for new ones. Since each weapon in CS2 can only hold up to five stickers at a time, you’ll occasionally find yourself needing to remove a sticker or two to apply some fresh ones to your trusty AK-47.

If you’re confused about how to scrape stickers in CS2 and don’t want to ruin your skin by accidentally pressing the wrong button, we’ve got you covered.

In this article, we’ll go through all the steps that you need to follow to scrape stickers in CS2.

How to Scrape Stickers in CS2: Step-by-Step Guide

Following the recent changes to stickers in CS2, scraping has become not only easier but also more customizable than ever. Players can now select the exact percentage of scrape that they want on their stickers, which is especially useful when you’re trying to get rid of the borders from a team logo or an autograph sticker.

But how exactly do you scrape stickers in CS2?

Below, we’ve listed all the steps that you need to follow to scrape stickers in CS2:

  • Launch CS2 and go to your inventory.
  • Find the weapon skin that contains the sticker that you wish to scrape.
  • Right-click the skin and select ‘Scrape Sticker’ from the context menu that appears.
  • Select the sticker that you want to scrape, and move the slider to your desired percentage.
  • Press the ‘Scrape Sticker’ button located at the bottom of the screen to confirm the scrape. You can also choose to remove the sticker from the gun entirely by pressing the ‘Remove Sticker’ button.

Now, what if you have a sticker that isn’t already applied to a gun?

If you wish to apply the scraped version of a sticker on your weapon, you can right-click on it from your inventory to open up the context menu and hit ‘Apply Sticker’.

Once done, select the skin that you want to place the sticker on, and you’ll be prompted to select the placement and scrape value of the sticker.

Once the placement and scrape percentage are to your liking, hit ‘Confirm Position’ and apply the sticker to your gun.

And that wraps up our guide on how to scrape stickers in CS2. Have fun customizing your skins and spicing up your inventory!

How to Switch Hands in CS2?

Aritra Patra
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How to Switch Hands in CS2?

If you are a long-time Counter-Strike player, you probably know how important hand switching is. Changing hands in Counter-Strike 2 provides strategic benefits and individual comfort options that can improve your gameplay experience. Whether you are left-handed, prefer better corner vision, or just a different viewpoint, here is all you need to know about becoming a master of this valuable feature.​

Let’s check out different methods to switch your hands in CS2.

How to Switch Hands in CS2?

The easiest method to toggle between hands in CS2 is using the default bind. Press the H key in-game to switch your gun instantly between left and right hands. This toggle feature, built directly into the game, functions flawlessly on all game modes, from competitive matches and practice games to casual play.​

The switch happens immediately with no delay, allowing for split-second tactical adjustments mid-round. Each press of H alternates your viewmodel position, making it easy to adapt to different situations as they arise.​

To replace the default H key with something more convenient, go to Settings > Keyboard/Mouse and find the “Switch Viewmodel Left/Right Hand” option. Common alternatives are mouse side buttons (Mouse4/Mouse5) for thumb access, or keys V or F if they’re not assigned to other vital functions.

When choosing a custom keybind, select an easily accessible button that will not hinder movement or other important actions. Practice your new binding during training sessions before applying it in competitive play to ensure proper muscle memory formation.​

Switch Hands in CS2

For those who like playing with console control, CS2 has a few command options. Turn on the developer console at Settings > Game > Enable Developer Console and tap the tilde key (~) to open it.​

Utilize these commands:

  • switchhands – Switches between left and right hand​
  • switchhandsleft – Forcing left-hand position​
  • switchhandsright – Forcing right-hand position​
  • cl_righthand 0 – Setting left hand​
  • cl_righthand 1 – Setting right hand

To bind the toggle to a key through console, use: bind “h” switchhands (substitute “h” with the key of your choice).

To set a permanent default hand position, go to Settings > Game > Item and look for the “Preferred Viewmodel Left/Right Handedness” option. Placing this on “Left” will make sure you begin matches with your weapon in the left hand, while “Right” keeps the traditional setup.​

Strategic hand switching translates into tangible benefits in gameplay. Near peek-corners, a switch to the correct hand can minimize your exposed body area and enhance your viewpoint. For example, when peeking a left-side corner, switching to the left hand can provide a cleaner shot while revealing less of your character model to potential foes.​

The feature assists with angle-clearing effectiveness also. Dynamic hand switching, based on map geometry and corner placement, enables you to sustain improved crosshair positioning while collecting visual data more effectively.

Manya and Spower Officially Join Godlike Esports BGMI Roster

Divyesh Moghe
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Manya and Spower Officially Join Godlike Esports BGMI Roster

Mohammad “Manya” Raja and Rudra “Spower” Banswani have officially joined Godlike Esports following the team’s underperformance at the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2025, marking a major roster overhaul aimed at revitalizing one of India’s most iconic BGMI squads.

The move comes after Godlike parted ways with captain Ashutosh “Punkk” Singh and support player Kaushal “Simp” Jaiswal, who were released on October 13, 2025, due to the team finishing 13th in the tournament and failing to qualify for international events like the BMIC and PMGC 2025.

The addition of Manya and Spower signals a strategic reset for Godlike, who have retained core players Jonathan, Admino, and Godz for continuity. Manya, widely regarded as one of BGMI’s top in-game leaders (IGL), brings a trophy-laden resume that includes wins at the BGMI Masters Series Season 3, BMPS 2023, and multiple Skyesports titles. His leadership is expected to stabilize the squad’s decision-making, a critical need after the team faltered in the BMSD 2025 Grand Finals despite a strong start.

Spower returns to Godlike for a second stint, having briefly played for the team in 2023 before rejoining now after a short but impactful period with Team 8Bit. His return strengthens the team’s aggressive flank play, complementing Jonathan and Admino’s frontline dominance.

The departure of Punkk and Simp was officially announced on October 13, with Godlike’s management expressing gratitude for their contributions, including a third-place finish in BMPS 2024 and a runner-up result in BGIS 2025. Despite their past success, the team’s decline in 2025—marked by a 24th-place finish in BMPS 2025 and 29th in the iQOO Series—prompted management to make tough changes.

With Manya stepping in as the new IGL, the team is shifting from a veteran-led structure to a more dynamic, player-driven command system. The 2026 season is expected to see Godlike compete in BMPS 2026 and other major series, with high expectations given the individual accolades of the new roster. The blend of experience and firepower positions them as immediate contenders, provided they can gel quickly under the new leadership.

GodLike BGMI roster now consists of:

  • Mohammad “Manya” Raja
  • Rudra “Spower” Banswani
  • Satyajit “Jonathan” Sahoo
  • Sarthak “Admino” Bhutoria
  • Shivam “Godz” Patel

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