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NEMIGA Upsets HEROIC to Reach BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 3

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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NEMIGA Upsets HEROIC to Reach BLAST.tv Austin Major Stage 3

Nemiga is through to Stage 3 of BLAST.tv Austin Major, having outclassed HEROIC with a 2-0 scoreline. Despite being the underdogs coming into the series, a show of grit and resilience saw the organisation go through to the next stage of the Major, where the big names await.

VETO

  • HEROIC removed Inferno
  • Nemiga removed Nuke
  • HEROIC picked Mirage
  • Nemiga picked Dust2
  • Nemiga removed Anubis
  • HEROIC removed Ancient
  • Train was left over

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: HEROIC; Winner: Nemiga

Losing out on the pistol, Nemiga managed to lose their grip on the game, leading to HEROIC pulling ahead with a string of 6 rounds, but Nemiga did pull in a few rounds back before closing the half. While HEROIC posted a massive lead, the 4 rounds won by Nemiga became the foundation for them to make a comeback. Having won most of the rounds, the Russian side not only managed to level the score, but the final round of the map saw them steal a victory right from the clutches of the Danish side. khaN with 9 AWP kills proved to be instrumental in helping Nemiga secure an early.

Map 2: Dust2; Pick: Nemiga ; Winner: Nemiga

Having secured an important win in Mirage, Nemiga won 7 rounds to open Dust 2 before HEROIC could get on the board. Having won only 3 rounds, they had no choice but to walk into the second half with a massive 9-3 deficit to surmount. As HEROIC continued to get closer, Nemiga’s massive lead gave them enough buffer to ignore a few lost rounds. Having traded a few rounds back and forth, Nemiga managed to push the game over the line.

While this major has seen its fair share of upsets, HEROIC joins the likes of Falcons to be a top side to crash out of the event unexpectedly. It is hard to assume whether the organisation can bounce back, and the post-major roster shuffle will see two of HEROIC’s key pieces in their coach and AWPer SunPayus, join the ranks of G2.

Valorant 10.11 Update Brings Finisher Cam, Premier Updates & More: Patch Notes

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant 10.11 Update Brings Finisher Cam, Premier Updates & More: Patch Notes

Riot Games has officially revealed the patch notes for the Valorant 10.11 update, and it aims to bring a bunch of exciting improvements to the competitive shooter.

While the Valorant 10.11 update doesn’t bring any drastic changes to the game, there’s still plenty to look forward to in this new patch.

The most notable changes in the Valorant 10.11 update include the Finisher Cam and updates to Premier mode rewards.

The Finisher Cam, which is a new addition to Valorant, will work similarly to the Spike Cam and will only be triggered after dying to weapon skins with finishers. It aims to reduce the overall visual clutter and related photosensitivity concerns for players sensitive to flashing lights. It’s also expected to reduce performance issues associated with finishers in the past.

Without further ado, let’s check out the detailed patch notes for the Valorant 10.11 update.

Valorant 10.11 Patch Notes Revealed

Below, we’ve listed the detailed patch notes for the Valorant 10.11 update, as confirmed by Riot Games:

ALL PLATFORMS

GENERAL UPDATES

  • Added a Finisher Cam, which will trigger for deaths by guns with finishers and function the same way the Spike Cam currently does. We hope this will help combat visual clutter and related photosensitivity concerns for those sensitive to flashing lights, as well as performance issues associated with how your view would sometimes behave during finishers in the past.

CLIENT UPDATES

  • Career page menu music has been updated to a remix of Ego by Qing Madi.

SOCIAL UPDATES

  • Adjusted the appearance of in-game voice indicators to improve clarity

BUG FIXES

  • Agents
    • Fixed an issue where the visual indicator for Nightfall wouldn’t disappear for spectators if Fade dies with the ability equips.
    • Fixed an issue where area names on Guided Salvo ability maps were too large and overlapping due to decreased cast range. We’ve removed area names from Tejo’s Guided Salvo and Armageddon ability maps for consistency.
    • Fixed an issue where Reyna’s Targeting visual for Leer wouldn’t properly display for spectators, allies, and observer perspectives.
    • Fixed an issue where Waylay’s targeting indicator for Convergent Paths wouldn’t display properly for spectators, allies, and observer perspectives.
    • Fixed an issue where Clove’s Pick-me-up audio wouldn’t play properly for all players.
    • Fixed an issue where Chamber’s Trademark didn’t have team coloring applied on the minimap for observers.
    • Fixed an issue where Breach’s Fault Line area of effect VFX was not matching collision volume depending on charge duration.

PC ONLY

PREMIER UPDATES

  • In addition to a gun buddy and title, the winners of V25A3 playoffs will receive the new player card effect at the start of V25A4!
    • Rewards are granted to all players on the roster at the time of the playoff win that played at least two Weekly matches or one Playoff match on the team this Stage.
      • This means you should NOT leave the team until after playoffs complete if you want to receive your rewards.
    • Gun buddy and title are granted the next time you log in ~24 hr after playoffs.
    • The new player card effect will show up when Stage V25A4 starts.

Check out our recent dev video for more info on what’s coming in Premier next Stage!

CONSOLE ONLY

COMPETITIVE UPDATES

  • We’ve added the Performance view as part of the End of Game and Match Details screens where you can review how you matched up against each opponent.

Valorant Mobile Closed Beta Start Date & Time

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Mobile Closed Beta Start Date & Time

As the release date of Valorant Mobile draws closer, the start date and time for the closed beta of the tactical shooter have finally been unveiled.

For the uninitiated, Riot Games is partnering up with Lightspeed Studios to launch a mobile port of their competitive FPS title. While the final release of Valorant Mobile is still a little ways down the road, we’re standing only a few days away from the start of its closed beta.

If you’re curious to know more about the start date and time for the Valorant Mobile closed beta, look no further.

 Valorant Mobile Closed Beta Start Date & Time

Previously, Riot Games had confirmed that the closed beta for Valorant Mobile will kick off in June 2025.

It seems that the devs have stuck to their word, as the Valorant Mobile closed beta is all set to commence from June 12, 2025.

The closed beta, which will start at 9 am CST, will only be available to qualified accounts who had pre-registered for the beta via WeChat or QQ.

Note that at the time of writing, the Valorant Mobile closed beta is limited to the Chinese region. Whether the devs plan on opening up the beta to the rest of the world in the future remains to be seen.

Be sure to keep following the official social media handles of Valorant for further updates on the topic.

Valorant Mobile Release Date: All You Need To Know

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Mobile Release Date: All You Need To Know

With the closed beta of Valorant Mobile all set to start this month, fans of the competitive shooter have been eagerly looking forward to an official word from Riot Games regarding the release date of the highly anticipated title.

Since its initial announcement back in June 2021, the mobile port of Valorant has been a hot topic of discussion among gamers throughout the world. The hype surrounding the game reached an all-time high in April 2025, when Riot Games confirmed that they’re working alongside Lightspeed Studios to bring Valorant Mobile to a global audience.

With its release, Valorant Mobile is expected to bring a bunch of exclusive features that are currently missing from the PC version of the title. These include a functioning replay system, two new mobile-exclusive maps, MVP animations, an advanced training mode, and much more. The mobile port is also expected to support up to 120 FPS, with no compromises on the core gameplay mechanics, as claimed by the devs.

Without further ado, let’s check out everything you need to know about the release date of Valorant Mobile.

Valorant Mobile Release Date

While pre-registrations and closed beta signups for Valorant Mobile are currently underway, Riot Games has yet to provide its fans with an official release date for Valorant Mobile.

From what we know so far, fans can expect to be able to play Valorant Mobile globally around late 2025 to early 2026.

As per some leaks, Valorant Mobile might see its official launch in November 2025, but take this with a grain of salt.

That’s everything we know so far about the release date of Valorant Mobile. We’ll be sure to keep updating our readers about further updates on the topic.

Dune Awakening Launch Time for All Regions

Sonu Banerjee
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Dune Awakening Launch Time for All Regions

The highly anticipated launch of Dune Awakening is finally upon us!

While fans who purchased the Deluxe or Ultimate edition of the multiplayer crafting-survival title have been able to enjoy advanced access to the game from June 4th, it isn’t until today that the game is officially opening its doors to a global audience with its full release.

Despite the advanced access stage of Dune Awakening not exactly being the smoothest, the Funcom title has garnered widespread attention from gamers throughout the globe due to its immersive gameplay and vast open-world exploration elements. It has quickly risen to the top of the Steam Charts as one of the top sellers prior to its official release, which is certainly an impressive feat, to say the least.

If you’re eager to tune into the world of Dune Awakening as soon as it drops, then you should be aware of the launch time of the game so you can jump into the action the moment the servers go live.

Dune Awakening Launch Times

As you might already notice on the Steam page of Dune Awakening, the game will go live throughout the world on June 10, 2025. But when is the exact launch time for the title?

Below, we have listed the exact launch times for Dune Awakening, converted to your time zones:

Americas

  • 7 am PDT
  • 9 am CT
  • 10 am EDT
  • 11 am BRT

Europe

  • 2 pm GMT
  • 3 pm BST
  • 4 pm CET

Asia

  • 7:30 pm IST
  • 10 pm CST
  • 11 pm KST/JST

Oceania

  • 12:00 am AEST (June 11)
  • 2:00 am NZST (June 11)

That’s everything you need to know about the launch times for Dune Awakening across all regions.

How to Find Buried Treasure in Dune Awakening?

Aritra Patra
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How to Find Buried Treasure in Dune Awakening?

The unforgiving deserts of Arrakis may seem vast and intimidating at first, but with the right tools and a keen eye, players in Dune Awakening can uncover hidden caches buried beneath the sand. These stashes can reward explorers with Solaris, essential crafting materials, and occasionally powerful gear, depending on your luck. While the side quest “Buried Treasure” introduces this mechanic early on, it doesn’t provide enough direction. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to efficiently locate and excavate buried treasure in Dune Awakening.

Before venturing into the desert in search of buried treasure, you must first obtain two essential Fremen tools: the Handheld Resource Scanner and the Static Compactor. These become accessible once you complete the Second Trial of Aql, part of the Vermillius Gap progression.

How to Find Buried Treasure in Dune Awakening?

The Scanner is a cartographic tool used to detect resource anomalies hidden beneath the sand, while the Compactor is responsible for unearthing the buried cache. Crafting the Scanner requires nine Iron Ingots and six EMF Generators, while the Compactor demands ten Iron Ingots and seven EMF Generators. If you find yourself lacking in materials, moisture-sealed caves scattered throughout Arrakis offer a reliable source of these Fremen-specific components.

Buried Treasure in Dune Awakening

Once your equipment is ready, head out to the open sands, especially near the borders of rocky outcrops where caches tend to be more common. Activate the Handheld Resource Scanner and begin sweeping the surrounding area. If a diamond-shaped icon appears on your HUD, you’ve located a potential buried stash.

Although caches can be discovered across many locations, success rates improve when the Sandworm activity meter is stable or low. The scanner will also detect other resource nodes such as flour sand and spice sand, which can be useful if you want to gather materials simultaneously while treasure hunting.

After identifying a buried cache, equip the Static Compactor and fire it directly at the marked location. This action compresses the sand and reveals the hidden loot. The rewards may range from Solaris and crafting items to rare gear, though you may occasionally end up with nothing more than raw ore or sparkle sand. Nonetheless, the effort can be worthwhile, especially if you’re after rare components.

It’s important to note that digging is not always guaranteed to yield valuable loot, so persistence is key. The treasure system in Dune Awakening leans on randomized outcomes, but certain areas often offer higher returns with lower risk.

Can You Play Dune Awakening Offline?

Aritra Patra
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Can You Play Dune Awakening Offline?

Massively multiplayer survival games have always had a unique charm. Beyond the thrill of exploration and base-building, the social interactions give these games their staying power. However, this connectivity often comes with a trade-off: the inability to play offline. While a few survival MMOs like Conan Exiles offer offline or private server modes, they remain the exception. Naturally, with the recent arrival of Dune Awakening, many players are wondering if this new title makes room for offline play.

Is Dune Awakening Playable Offline?

Dune Awakening cannot play in offline mode currently. The game is fully dependent on online architecture and relies on persistent servers throughout the entire structure. From settlements of players to events that occur globally, such as sandstorms and the appearance of sandworms, all occur in real time on those servers. This game design focuses on a living, breathing world where players engage directly with the narrative and environment through territory control and survival mechanics. For all these reasons, there is no option for an offline mode.

Funcom, the developers of Dune Awakening, have confirmed that while private server options may be considered in future updates, especially for smaller, instanced zones like Hagga Basin, there are currently no plans for an offline mode. The server-based nature of the game means every session must be connected to the internet, regardless of whether you’re playing with others or venturing out solo.

HEROIC Defeats TYLOO in BLAST.tv Austin Major

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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HEROIC Defeats TYLOO in BLAST.tv Austin Major

HEROIC has taken down TYLOO to survive in the Blast.tv Austin Major Stage 2 and now find themselves one win away from making it to the next stage of the Major.

VETO

  • HEROIC removed Inferno
  • TYLOO removed Dust2
  • HEROIC picked Ancient
  • TYLOO picked Mirage
  • TYLOO removed Anubis
  • HEROIC removed Nuke
  • Train was left over

Map 1: Ancient; Pick: HEROIC; Winner: TYLOO

Starting strong with a pistol round conversion, TYLOO went 4-0 up before HEROIC hit back, running a flawless half and switching sides with an 8-4 scoreline before TYLOO managed to return the favour, winning 8 rounds of their own and taking the game to overtime. TYLOO remained dominant for the entirety of the OT, thus closing the doors for HEROIC on their map pick. Career performance for JamYoung, dropping 30 bombs to take an early lead in the series.

Map 2: Mirage; Pick: TYLOO; Winner: HEROIC

A well-rounded first half saw both teams close the first half of Mirage with a levelled scoreline, leading to the game being more competitive in the second half. While TYLOO did manage to fight back, HEROIC were largely the better and outclassed them, thus taking us to a third map to decide the fate of the series. yxngstxr, having failed to deliver in the previous map, showed up with 22 kills to level the series.

Map 3: Train; Pick: Decider; Winner: HEROIC

The pistol win from TYLOO met with a force buy conversion from HEROIC, which the Danes managed to build upon and secure an 8-4 half. Starting the second half with a pistol round win and cut close on the lead, but HEROIC took over right as soon as the first gun round, but both teams traded rounds after rounds, HEROIC walked out as the more dominant team, thus making sure they have a chance to progress deeper in the tournament.

TYLOO head out with their heads held high, and as for HEROIC, they have no room for error moving forward, as the win in the next game will put them through to the next stage of the Major, but a loss would see them head out.

NEMIGA Eliminates M80 from BLAST.tv Austin Major

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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NEMIGA Eliminates M80 from BLAST.tv Austin Major

One of the most promising teams from North America has just taken an early exit from Stage 2 of Blast.tv Austin Major has failed to secure more than a single win after playing 4 matches, while NEMIGA lives to fight another day thanks to this important win.

VETO

  • M80 removed Train
  • Nemiga removed Mirage
  • M80 picked Ancient
  • Nemiga picked Dust2
  • Nemiga removed Anubis
  • M80 removed Nuke
  • Inferno was left over

Map 1: Ancient; Pick: M80; Winner: NEMIGA

The solid start from the Russian side was met with solid resistance from M80, thus forcing a well-matched first half. Switching sides with a 6-6 scoreline failed to separate both teams as we further progressed into the half, and it took the final round of the map for NEMIGA to edge out a win that could easily have gone the way of M80. zweih, with 20 frags by far, was the best player on the server and a crucial piece in NEMIGA edging out a win.

Map 2: Dust2; Pick: NEMIGA; Winner: NEMIGA

Having won Ancient, NEMIGA had a relatively easier time on Dust 2, a map that has been historically good for them in terms of results. Not only did NEMIGA pull ahead, but they also remained largely dominant for the entirety of the map as M80 failed to even get going. Having only managed 2 rounds in the first half, M80 failed to secure anything at all in the second half, handing the win to NEMIGA with a comfortable 13-2 scoreline for the Russians.

While M80 bows out having won a single series in the event, NEMIGA will have to win the next game, or they might join M80 on their way out of Austin.

How To Fix Dune Awakening ‘Outdated Client’ Error?

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Fix Dune Awakening ‘Outdated Client’ Error?

Over the past few days, Funcom’s latest title, Dune Awakening, has taken the gaming world by storm. Despite still being in its advanced access stage, the multiplayer survival crafting game has garnered widespread popularity among gamers throughout the world.

If you’ve been playing Dune Awakening recently, then you may have come across the infamous ‘Outdated Client’ error that can prevent you from tuning into the game. This is an extremely common error that players have repeatedly reported facing when trying to explore the vast desert world.

Luckily, the outdated client Dune Awakening error message is rarely a cause of concern and can often be easily fixed in just a few simple steps.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at what causes the outdated client error in Dune Awakening and how you can resolve the issue and get back into the game at the earliest.

Dune Awakening ‘Outdated Client’ Fix

How To Fix Dune Awakening ‘Outdated Client’ Error

The Dune Awakening outdated client error is primarily caused by a version mismatch between your game client and the live version of the title.

As a result, all you need to do if you’re getting the ‘Outdated Client’ error message is exit the game and check for any pending updates that might be pending.

If there are no pending updates for Dune Awakening, then chances are that there’s an issue with the game servers. Some common reasons behind the outdated client error in Dune Awakening include the servers being down for maintenance or game version updates.

In that case, your only option is to wait it out till the devs bring the servers back up. Generally, the servers aren’t taken down for more than a few minutes, so you might want to try logging back into the game after a while.

That’s everything you need to know about the outdated client error message in Dune Awakening and how to fix it.

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