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Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 end date – your last chance to finish the Battle Pass is approaching
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is nearly at an end, and there isn't long for players to get stuck in and complete its Battle Pass before it's time to say goodbye to Robin and the other superpowered characters The current Fortnite era is nearing its end, with players having limited time to complete its Battle Pass before Robin and his team disappear into the next season. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 has been quite significant, particularly as it followed a mini-season that compensated for its short duration with a wealth of content. The introduction of Superman in the Super Battle Pass, along with the new Fantastic 4 cosmetics, have made this season memorable as the Battle Royale game mirrors cinema trends by embracing superheroes once again. It's been enjoyable meeting the season's new characters, with the Battle Pass roster becoming increasingly popular among fans, particularly with Morgan Myst and Storm Beast emerging as new icons for the real Fortnite girlies. However, we're soon to bid them farewell as the upcoming update 36.30 is expected to be the final patch before the season concludes, marking the end of a period that offered players some thrilling superpowers to experiment with. There are whispers of a bug invasion in the next season, revisiting an alien theme with a chilling, eerie twist that could align the game with fans' genuine phobias of creepy-crawlies – but to confirm this theory, we'll simply have to wait until Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4. But when exactly does Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 conclude? Here's what you need to know. When does Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 end? The end date for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30pm PDT, and Thursday, August 7 at 1.30am EDT / 6.30am BST, when the game will enter a period of downtime. This coincides with the end date for Fortnite OG Chapter 4, as confirmed by the game's Battle Pass page. There's not much time left to complete your Battle Pass and enjoy the map in its current state, since there's no certainty about which POIs will make it through the big seasonal transition. Make sure to bid farewell to Krypto while you have the chance. We're certainly going to miss him.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Which LMG is getting a reactive skin in Apex Legends Season 26?
(Image via Respawn Entertainment) Season 26 of Apex Legends is just around the corner, and fans are already buzzing about what's next in the Battle Pass. One of the biggest highlights each season? The coveted reactive weapon skin. While nothing is officially confirmed yet, the community believes they've spotted the next lucky gun to get a glow-up. And all signs point to one energy weapon that's been waiting for its turn. Is the L-Star Getting a Reactive Skin? Leakers and data miners have dropped hints, and the chatter on X (formerly Twitter) is loud: the L-Star EMG is likely getting its first-ever reactive skin in Season 26. The L-Star is no stranger to Apex Legends veterans. This energy LMG has seen its ups and downs in the meta buffed, nerfed, sidelined, and revived. But what it hasn't had is a reactive skin. That may finally change. What the Leaks Say According to a recent post by trusted leaker @HYPERMYSTx, a new skin design for the L-Star was spotted in what appears to be early development renders. The details? Color scheme : Sleek black and white base Accent tones : Electric blue highlights Design cues : Crystal-like magazine and segmented stock The magazine looks eerily similar to the Nemesis reactive skin from Season 25, hinting at a design evolution that fans of energy weapons will appreciate. What Makes Reactive Skins Special? For newcomers: reactive skins aren't just cosmetic; they evolve. Each elimination in a match powers up the skin's appearance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brought to you by Undo That means you start a game with a cool-looking gun and end it with an absolute visual flex if you're racking up kills. Past reactive skins, like those for the R-99, Hemlok, and Alternator, had glowing effects, shifting patterns, and even custom inspect animations. The L-Star's version is expected to follow suit, with fragmented moving parts and possibly a custom reload animation. Apex Legends New Buffs & Nerfs Season 26 Rework Update Why the L-Star Makes Sense Here's why the L-Star is a solid pick for Season 26's reactive skin: It hasn't had one yet - Most fan-favorite weapons already have theirs. Recent buffs – Respawn has been quietly tweaking the L-Star, potentially setting it up for a return to relevance. Themed continuity – If the leak is accurate, its visual design complements Season 25's reactive Nemesis, suggesting a deliberate style trend. Final Thoughts (But No Confirmation… Yet) As of now, Respawn or EA haven't confirmed anything officially. But when the leaks start aligning with in-game trends and design patterns, there's usually fire behind the smoke. If you're an L-Star main, or just love reactive skins, you might want to start grinding that Battle Pass the moment Season 26 drops. Stay tuned. The legends never stay quiet for long. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marvel Rivals leak reveals exclusive Human Torch Summer Event skin
Image via NetEase Games. With the recent announcement of the Marvel Rivals Season 3 'Abyss Awakens' roadmap, fans have already become aware of what lies ahead of them. Season 3 kicked off on July 11, 2025 with lots of new skins, features, and events. Among all the Season 3 events, the Summer Swimsuit special event has to be one of the most highly anticipated ones. This event will see Marvel Rivals launching exclusive swimsuit skins for the characters in the game, and now another popular character's swimsuit gets revealed as well. Human Torch Summer Event skin gets leaked in Marvel Rivals Marvel Rivals has recently launched the Summer Special event on July 17, 2025, at 2 AM PT which will run until August 15, 2025 at 2 AM PT. This event is actually tied to the recent summersuit special edition of Marvel Comics. In this event, fans will get to relish a number of swimsuit skins of many characters in Marvel Rivals, like Psylocke, Loki, Thor, and many more. As of now, a total of five swimsuit skins have been officially announced so far. Now an unannounced character's swimsuit also gets leaked. This leak comes from credible Marvell Rivals insider Miller Ross, who recently shared a screenshot of Human Torch's swimsuit skin. This screenshot is actually taken from the promotional gallery card of the Summer Event, which showcases Human Torch in a beach vibe, donning a pink swimsuit and blue shorts, with pink flames on it. However, fans are not getting their hands on this skin immediately. According to Ross, this skin is expected to be launched in the game as part of the Wave 2 of the Summer Event Skins, which will probably arrive in the game after the upcoming mid-season refresh, aka Season 3.5. Still, fans don't need to get upset because the swimsuit skins of Psylocke and Loki, Breezy Butterfly and Robe of Relaxation respectively, are already available in the in-game store. The Cool Summer outfit of Luna Show and Sunshine Thing outfit of The Thing come as a premium Battle Pass reward. Those who don't want to spend money on the summer swimsuit skin can also get their hands on one, as the Worthy Waves outfit of Thor is a free Battle Pass reward. Read More: Marvel Rivals Season 3 roadmap explored Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Economic Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Overwatch 2 Season 17: What is new in upcoming season? See start date, theme, maps updates and new map voting system
Overwatch 2 Season 17 begins on June 24, 2025. It brings new features like map voting, the Forge system and a Flashpoint map called Aatlis. This season's theme is 'Powered Up' and includes retro-style and academic skins. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Overwatch 2 Season 17 Start Date Season 17 Theme New Map Voting System Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Maps Updates New Hero in Season 17? FAQs Season 17 of Overwatch 2 is set to launch on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The update will follow the usual release pattern by going live as soon as Season 16 ends. Overwatch 2 Season 17 is scheduled to begin on June 24, 2025. This date is based on the in-game Battle Pass timer. Unless there is a delay, the new season will start immediately after the current one ends. Overwatch usually follows this format for seasonal theme for Season 17 is 'Powered Up.' It includes character skins inspired by retro video games and academic styles. Genji and Sombra receive 8-bit outfits. Cassidy gets a Delinquent look. Junkrat appears as Professor Fawkes. These skins are part of the new Battle Pass, which players can unlock by progressing through the 17 adds a new map voting system. Players in a match lobby will now be able to vote for one of three map options before a match begins. The map with the most votes will be selected for that round. Two of the three maps shown will be among the least played by members in that lobby. The third option will be selected at random. This aims to improve variety and provide a fresh introduced in Season 16, will see an update in Season 17. It was initially set to get a Payload Race mode. However, the developers changed plans and introduced Forge instead. The Forge feature lets players copy or share builds and loadouts with others. This makes it easier for casual players to use strategies from high-level play. The feature is aimed at increasing collaboration and creativity in mode, which has only had two maps since its release in Season 6, will now receive a third map called Aatlis. Aatlis is set in Morocco. It is designed to support fast-paced gameplay, quick rotations, and tight combat spaces. This is expected to make Flashpoint matches more dynamic. The official update also mentioned map adjustments, but no details have been given on which older maps will be 17 will not include a new hero. Overwatch 2 adds new characters once every two seasons. Freja was added in Season 16, so the next hero is expected in Season 18. However, players will get a chance to try Wuyang, the next Support hero, in Quick Play later in Season Heroes are added every two seasons. Season 17 will not have a new hero, but Wuyang will be available briefly for testing in Quick voting lets players choose from three maps before a match. Two maps are chosen from less-played options, while the third is random, offering more control and variety.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Every Legend buff and nerf in Apex Legends Season 25 Split 2
Image via Respawn Entertainment. Apex Legends Season 25 Split 2 is here. Fans have been waiting for this mid-season refresh for a long time, but the wait is now over. With a brand new mode called Arenas - Duel and the return of the classic 3v3 Arenas, this update has already become a fan-favorite. Besides this, the new Battle Pass has also brought many new skins for Wraith, Gibraltar, and many more. The update also shed lights on Ranked and UI adjustments as well. But the legend balancing changes have to be the most significant part of Season 25 Split 2. Apex Legends Season 25 Split 2: All Legend buffs and nerfs Many Legends in Apex Legends Season 25 Split 2 has gone through buffs and nerfs. | Image via Respawn Entertainment. In this recently launched mid-season update, Respawn Entertainment has laid emphasis on Wattson, Vantage, Ash. Despite being picked regularly in the competitive scenarios, Wattson wasn't liked by casual players. On the other hand, because of Vantage's sluggish Echo, her pick rate was dipping day by day. And Ash has always been a 'mid-tier' Legend, so her kit needed some changes as well. Besides them, Alter, Ballistic, Conduit, and Mirage got their fair share of buffs and nerfs as well. Here are all the Legends buffs and nerfs in Apex Legends Season 25 Split 2: Wattson – Season 25 Split 2 Changes Category Changes Passive: Spark of Genius 50% faster Ult accel consumption• Passive Shield Regen increased to 2s (was 1s) Tactical: Perimeter Security Increase fence node HP to 50 (was 25) Cooldown reduced to 4s (was 15s) Fences now slow sliding and jumping enemies, and consume cooldowns on Ash's dash and Sparrow's double jump Fences placed across doors will electrify the doors Stuns enemies when they open an electrified door or kicks it in Electrification ends if the fence is obstructed or the fence is removed, and restarts when the fence is active again Removed doors exploding when opened into the line of a fence Upgrades: Level 2 Falling Stars: integrated into base kit NEW Help is Here: gain all support perks (access Support Bins, faster revives with health regen, gain MRB with Banners) NEW Ultimate Conductor: damage to enemies is converted to Ult charge and knocks give a burst of 30% Ult charge Upgrades: Level 3 NEW Energized Healer: gain double small med healing• Power Pylon: double Ult HP, healing rate, and capacity Vantage – Season 25 Split 2 Changes Category Changes Hitbox Adjustment Shrank Vantage's upper body hitbox to better match her character model Passive: Spotter's Lens Can now ping up to 3 enemies at a time Can see the health bars of targeted enemy Pinging an enemy will reveal their position when further than 50m away (was 100m) Tactical: Echo Relocation Echo will auto-recall after you jump Faster jump activation time Increased base and max distance Echo can fly by 10m Integrated Bat Bounce into base kit Reduced time to redeploy guns after jump to 0.2s (was 0.5s) Widened the FOV that Echo needs to be in to jump to Ultimate: Sniper's Mark Integrated Ultimate Reload upgrade into base kit Ultimate accelerators are used 50% faster, and provide 2 extra bullets Laser is now hidden until Vantage shoots Laser lasts for 15s, timer refreshes with each shot Laser is now more representative of aim Upgrades: Level 2 NEW Controlling my Prey: gain access to Ring Consoles and zone overcharge NEW Improved Mark: marked enemy icon is visible through walls, briefly highlights enemies, and reveals their health bar to your squad upon mark Upgrades: Level 3 NEW Tactical Cooldown: reduce Tac's cooldown by 5s NEW Sniper Cover: adds Gun Shield to Sniper's Mark Ash – Season 25 Split 2 Changes Category Changes Passive: Predator's Pursuit Decreased dash cooldown to 8s (was 10s) Tactical: Arc Snare Slightly decreased tether strength when pulling hard (like when using movement abilities) Upgrades: Level 2 Dual Breach: moved to Level 2• NEW Charged Knock: gain HP regen on a knock Upgrades: Level 3 Ghost in the Machine: removed• Greedy Snare and Twin Snares: moved to Level 3 Alter – Season 25 Split 2 Changes Category Changes Ultimate: Void Nexus Chase portal usage warning delay reduced to 3.5s (was 5s) Chase portal activation delay reduced to 6s (was 8s, Previous Hotfix) Cooldown after usage increased to 60s (was 30s, Previous Hotfix) Ballistic – Season 25 Split 2 Changes Tactical: Whistler Damage on activation reduced to 15 (was 20) Damage from overheat reduced to 15 (was 30, Previous Hotfix) Ultimate: Tempest Removed time extension from knocks (Previous Hotfix) Upgrades Extra Bullets: moved to Level 2 Lasting Bullet: moved to Level 3 Conduit – Season 25 Split 2 Changes Category Changes Tactical: Radiant Transfer Reduce cooldown to 21s (was 31s, Previous Hotfix) Reduce recharge delay after damage to 1s (was 2s) Mirage – Season 25 Split 2 Changes Category Changes Tac & Ult Decoys now swap weapons when you do and also properly holster melee weapons Read More: Every weapon buff and nerf in Apex Legends Season 25 Split 2 Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
