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The movie opens with a group of teenagers gathered for a gaming tournament, where the winner stands to gain a whopping $10,000. Among the contenders is Val, a brash underdog who dreams of going professional in First-Person Shooter (FPS) gaming. She finds herself pitted against a seasoned veteran named Roy, who exhibits a smug confidence that irks her.
The twist comes when Val discovers a miraculous energy drink called Impulse 9. Upon consumption, it grants her the ability to slow down time, providing her the upper hand against Roy and other players. With renewed energy and augmented speed, she survives the onslaught and eventually wins the tournament, reveling in her hard-fought success with her boyfriend, Evan.