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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BGMI 3.9 Transformers update: Aerial combat, new weapons and ways to master Optimus Prime mode
The BGMI 3.9 update has elevated the gameplay experience, quite literally! The new Transformers mode introduces aerial mobility, tank-like battles, and strategic transformation abilities, letting players harness the powers of iconic characters like Optimus Prime and Megatron. BGMI 3.9 update introduces strategic movement The ability for the Transformer to glide in mis-transformation, parachute into zones, and execute brief airborne bursts with teammates adds new levels of movement and strategy to the game. Combat has also changed; Transformers are now very durable, and countering them requires new strategies. Transformers are hardly touched by standard weaponry (more than 100 rounds may be required); however, the Welding Gun (10 UC) and sticky bombs are vital weapons, one for destruction and the other for immediate mid-battle repair. Quick tips for BGMI x Transformers Mode To ensure a safe landing, use parachutes in the middle of the change. Set up welding guns for fast fixes. Use sticky explosives to take down targets quickly. Organise team movement in midair for astute rotations. Unless you enjoy swimming, stay out of the water in the vehicle mode. It all comes down to smart movement. In robot form, Optimus Prime can walk on water, although reversion is disabled in vehicle mode until you return to land. Every match is filled with hilarious chaos thanks to map-triggered effects, indoor gliding, and oddball physics. The Transformers upgrade in BGMI 3.9 is designed to encourage creativity and is full of fantastical cosmetics, inventive dynamics, and numerous highlight-reel moments. Play it. Shatter it. Learn it. The update is currently available. Stop by and demonstrate your skills to the community. FAQs Q. What new features does the Transformers mode in BGMI 3.9 introduce? The Transformers mode brings aerial mobility, tank-style combat, and transformation mechanics. Players can glide mid-air, parachute into zones, and control iconic characters like Optimus Prime and Megatron, each offering unique tactical advantages. Q. How can players effectively counter Transformers in the new BGMI update? Standard weapons are less effective against Transformers. To counter them, players should use sticky bombs for quick takedowns and welding guns (10 UC) for mid-battle repairs or offensive strategies.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When is Blade coming in Marvel Rivals? Release data, role, abilities, and more!
(Image via NetEase Games) The long-awaited arrival of Blade in Marvel Rivals is finally happening. The Daywalker, who's been teasing fans with subtle appearances since Season 1, is now slicing his way into the game with the Season 3.5 update. From leaked ability details to a confirmed release window, here's everything you need to know about Blade's entrance into the Marvel multiplayer arena. When Is Blade Releasing in Marvel Rivals? While Blade was officially revealed during the Marvel Rivals Season 3 trailer, he won't be available at launch. Instead, NetEase has slated his debut for the Season 3.5 update, which drops on August 8, 2025. This mid-season addition follows earlier teases on the Birnin T'Challa map, where Blade was spotted in a mysterious sleep chamber before vanishing in a later patch, signaling his awakening. Blade's Role: Aggressive DPS Duelist Based on leaks, Blade is built for aggressive, close-combat duels and high burst damage. Players can switch between Dracula's Sword and a Hunting Gun, adapting to close-quarters brawls or long-range skirmishes on the fly. Leaked Abilities: Blade's Full Kit While the official reveal trailer hasn't dropped yet, dataminers have uncovered Blade's potential ability lineup: 1. Blade Chopper (Primary – Sword) Slash enemies with Dracula's Sword to deal solid melee damage. 2. Hunting Gun (Primary – Gun) Switch to a shotgun-style firearm that fires explosive fragmentation rounds at range. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo 3. Damage Block (Alt Fire – Sword) Enter a defensive stance with your sword to block frontal damage. 4. Step and Chop (Shift) Dash forward. With the gun: apply healing reduction. With the sword: apply slow to enemies. 5. Ultimate – Dracula's Wrath (Q) Unleash a cinematic sword charge that slashes everything in your path and leaves a damaging trail behind. 6. Blood Liberation (E – Buff) Activate vampiric mode. You can't be healed by allies but regenerate health by dealing damage. Bonus: Cloak & Dagger Team-up? One intriguing leak mentions a team-up ability with Cloak & Dagger, though specifics are still under wraps. If true, Blade could offer some tactical duo-play potential in coordinated matches. Blade's entry into Marvel Rivals has been a long time coming, and if the leaks are accurate, he could be one of the most dynamic characters in the game yet. With a mix of lifesteal, burst damage, and hybrid weapon play, he's a dream pick for DPS mains. August 8 can't come soon enough. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New York Post
14-07-2025
- New York Post
West Virginia couple pulled over after cops spot them having sex while drunk driving stolen RV
These two gave DUI a whole new meaning — driving under intercourse. A couple in West Virginia was arrested after police pulled over their stolen RV and allegedly found the duo both in the driver's seat, totally nude and having drunken sex, according to a criminal complaint. Authorities pulled over Shannon Bryant, 35, and Matthew McDonnell, 48, while they were driving through Bluefield, West Virginia last Wednesday afternoon. 4 Matthew McDonnell was arrested after allegedly stealing an RV and trying to have sex with a passenger while driving. The Smoking Gun 4 Shannon Bryant was allegedly seen straddling McDonnell behind the wheel of the RV, police said. The Smoking Gun While cops were pulling the vehicle over, they noticed that Bryant was in the driver's seat straddling McDonnell as the RV tore down the road, according to the complaint obtained by the smoking gun. When cops approached the driver's side window, McDonnell was sitting innocently in the passenger's seat as if nothing had occurred, like a teenager caught in the act. But Bryant, who 'appeared to be highly intoxicated' while sitting in the driver's seat, had no shame and candidly told the cops 'We were f–king',' Officer R.L. Hamm reported. The duo were quickly ordered out of the vehicle before Bryant could delve further details on their escapade. McDonnell reportedly confessed after the two were read their rights and said that they 'were naked and attempting to engage in sexual activity while driving' when the police pulled them over. The pair then scrambled into the opposite seats as the officers approached the RV, he added, trying to play it coy. 4 Records cited the materials found in the couple's RV, including drugs. The Smoking Gun When police searched the RV, they found drug paraphernalia inside including a bag of white powder. They also recovered painkillers and a broken glass pipe that Bryant admitted McDonnell had tossed out the window during the stop. A vehicle check using the VIN number and registration also revealed that the RV-turned-love shack had been stolen from Princeton, a city just 10 miles away. 4 Drug-using materials were also found in the RV, police said. The Smoking Gun The disrobed duo were charged with indecent exposure, drug possession, DUI and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to records obtained by the smoking gun. Despite being caught in the act and admitting to having sex behind the wheel, the couple pleaded not guilty. McDonnell has a prior criminal record and a warrant out for his arrest in Tazewell County, Virginia, according to court records obtained by WTRF. He is being held on an $8,000 bond.
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Gazette
DRDO Mounted Gun System to boost Indian Army's firepower
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): The Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed a new, powerful howitzer, the Indigenous 155mm/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System, which can quickly shoot and move. The DRDO lab, Vehicle Research and Development Establishment, has developed the MGS. The goal was to develop a fully indigenous system that could operate effectively in challenging terrain and engage enemy targets quickly and accurately. Speaking to ANI, Director VRDE G Ramamohana Rao said, 'This is a 155mm/52 calibre gun. Such guns already exist, but they are towed separately and take time to deploy. Our MGS is different. It is quick, just 80 seconds to deploy and 85 seconds to move. It is fully made in India and can also be exported to other countries' High mobility Artillery was a technology gap that needed to be addressed, for which the Mounted Gun System (MGS) was a viable solution. Accordingly, VRDE has taken up a Technology Demonstrator Project, 'Design and Development of 155mm/52 calibre Mounted Gun System (MGS) based on ATAGS'. The goal of this Technology Demonstrator (TD) project was to design & develop an indigenous Mounted Gun System. The gun system of ATAGS has been adapted to an 8X8 cross-country wheeled vehicle along with stabilisers and a necessary interface structure. State-of-the-art technologies in the area of carrier vehicles, stabilisers, Armoured Cabin, Ammunition handling cranes, on-board power sources and integrated compact electronic controllers have been developed in this project. Mounted Gun System (MGS) is a cross-country truck-mounted heavy artillery gun system (based on ATAGS 155mm/52Cal) with excellent shoot and scoot capability and the highest range of fire in this class. It has been indigenously developed by involving Indian Industries, DPSU, and Premier Academia, under the leadership of DRDO. MGS has high mobility in terms of gradient, side slope, trench crossing, and cross-country capability and can operate in both desert and mountainous terrain. Hence, the advantage of this system is that it can be rapidly deployed, matching the mobility of the mechanised forces, destroy the enemy targets and move out before retaliatory fire occurs. A total of 01 Nos. MGS has been realised through Indian Industries and has undergone proof testing and field trials. Technologies, design, process, and QAP have been finalised, and DcPP has been nominated for the Mounted Gun System. (ANI)
News18
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ananya Panday Reviews Brad Pitt's F1 Movie: ‘I Love F1; I Love Brad Pitt'
Last Updated: Ananya Panday shares her love for F1, Brad Pitt, and caramel-cheese popcorn after catching the racing film. Ananya Panday is the latest Bollywood celebrity to catch Brad Pitt's much-talked-about racing drama F1 in theatres and she's loving every bit of it. The Call Me Bae actress took to Instagram to share her thoughts after a movie night, where she indulged in caramel-cheese popcorn and the cinematic adrenaline rush of Pitt's newest release. Posting a photo from inside the theatre, Ananya wrote, 'I love the movies!! I love f1!! I love caramel and cheese popcorn!! And I LOVE Brad Pitt." The Gen-Z starlet clearly enjoyed her time watching F1, which sees Pitt as the charismatic yet retired racer Sonny Hayes who returns to the Formula 1 circuit to mentor rookie Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris, and uplift the underdog team ApxGP. Ananya isn't alone in her praise. Earlier, producer Karan Johar also shared his take on the film, calling it 'SO MUCH FUN!" despite its familiar tropes and predictable arcs. 'Brad Pitt seems to have approached the role with a self-reflecting Zen mode movie star swag! So effective and landed every beat," Karan wrote on Instagram. However, he noted being 'mildly underwhelmed" by the climax, urging viewers not to miss the film for its adrenaline rush. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick's Joseph Kosinski and co-produced by F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, F1 blends real-life racing footage with compelling storytelling. Alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the film features Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, and cameo appearances by F1 legends like Hamilton and Max Verstappen. In News18's glowing 4/5 review, the critic wrote, 'Brad Pitt is nothing short of magnetic. At 61, he carries himself with the swagger, focus, and quiet vulnerability of a real F1 driver." His portrayal of Sonny Hayes was likened to the steely charisma of Max Verstappen and the veteran grit of Fernando Alonso. First Published: July 03, 2025, 23:38 IST
