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RRQ unveils new Apex Legends roster for ALGS Year 6

Indonesian esports organisation Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) has unveiled its new roster for Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6. The entirely new roster will make its debut at ALGS APAC South Pro League Split 1, which is scheduled to take place in April 2026. RRQ’s new roster includes Gen Ghi ‘StrafingFlame‘ Subroto as its … Continued The post RRQ unveils new Apex Legends roster for ALGS Year 6 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.02.2026 11:42 Uhr

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When is the next VALORANT Act and Battle Pass?

VALORANT Season 26 Act 1 is edging closer to a conclusion, and players are eagerly awaiting the launch of Season 26 Act 2. Upcoming Act updates bring a variety of fresh content and changes to Riot Games’ FPS title, including a brand new Battle Pass and a skin line that will be available in the … Continued The post When is the next VALORANT Act and Battle Pass? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.02.2026 10:29 Uhr

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Chess.com Global Championship renamed to Chess.com Open

Chess.com has announced that the Global Championship will be renamed the Chess.com Open to better reflect its status as the largest open chess tournament of 2026. The event begins on March 14th, offering $250,000 (~£184,275) prize pool and three direct spots to the chess tournament in the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. “We believe that … Continued The post Chess.com Global Championship renamed to Chess.com Open appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 19:28 Uhr

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ESL Pro League Season 23 preview: teams, format, schedule and more

The Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 circuit continues to heat up as some of the world’s best teams prepare to compete in the 23rd season of ESL Pro League.  For several teams in attendance, competing in the long-standing tournament provides an opportunity to earn valuable Valve Regional Standings (VRS) points that determine which 32 teams earn a place … Continued The post ESL Pro League Season 23 preview: teams, format, schedule and more appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 18:52 Uhr

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“The price is ridiculous”: CS2 fans slam PGL Singapore Major ticket prices

Counter-Strike 2 fans looking to attend the PGL Major Singapore 2026 in December have expressed their frustration with the ticket prices for the four days of playoff action. Tickets for Counter-Strike’s second Major of 2026 went on sale on February 25th, 2026, and quickly sparked backlash among members of the community hoping to see the … Continued The post “The price is ridiculous”: CS2 fans slam PGL Singapore Major ticket prices appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 18:49 Uhr

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Team Liquid and Aurora Gaming announce MPL PH Season 17 line-ups

The Philippine divisions for esports organisations Team Liquid and Aurora Gaming have revealed their Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) line-ups for 2026. Both teams will compete offline in Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Season 17 alongside five other organisations in March. Team Liquid PH Team Liquid Philippines (PH) has already undergone roster changes in 2026, with … Continued The post Team Liquid and Aurora Gaming announce MPL PH Season 17 line-ups appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 18:29 Uhr

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Unstoppable Domains and SuperVerse launch on-chain domain .super

Unstoppable Domains has partnered with SuperVerse to launch .super, a new on-chain domain built specifically for the SuperVerse gaming network. In a joint release, the companies stated that the extension will serve as the official naming layer across games, creators, marketplaces, and community initiatives within the ecosystem.  .super Domains to Replace Clunky Wallet Addresses According … Continued The post Unstoppable Domains and SuperVerse launch on-chain domain .super appeared fir

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 16:31 Uhr

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Resident Evil Requiem review: An almost perfect new cornerstone for the franchise

Resident Evil Requiem is the long-awaited 9th entry for Capcom’s 30-year-old survival and action horror franchise. Ahead of its launch, Esports Insider Italy got the chance to try it in its entirety to share some thoughts on the new game. As such, here is a completely spoiler-free review for veterans of the franchise and newcomers … Continued The post Resident Evil Requiem review: An almost perfect new cornerstone for the franchise appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 16:00 Uhr

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Esports to make its medal debut at Gay Games Valencia 2026

Esports will make its medal debut at the upcoming Gay Games Valencia 2026, joining an extensive slate of sporting competitions taking place in the Spanish city. Taking place from June 27th to July 4th, the event will feature Overwatch and EA Sports FC 26 for both individual and team-based tournaments. Revealed on February 25th, the … Continued The post Esports to make its medal debut at Gay Games Valencia 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 15:59 Uhr

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Geekay Esports returns to R6 Europe MENA League as a partner team

Saudi esports organisation Geekay Esports has announced its return to the Rainbow Six Siege (R6) Europe MENA League as an affiliate team for the 2026 season. The promotion to the main regional stage follows a successful 2025 run in the Tier-2 European League. The Europe MENA League is one of five regional leagues in the … Continued The post Geekay Esports returns to R6 Europe MENA League as a partner team appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 14:16 Uhr

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ZETA DIVISION returns to Apex Legends with YukaF signing

Japanese esports organisation ZETA DIVISION has announced that it is re-establishing its Apex Legends roster for the 2026 season. The organisation’s new line-up includes Yuga ‘YukaF‘ Horie, who has transferred from Fnatic, alongside professional players ‘Mike‘ and Satoki ‘satuki‘ Sugatoni. According to an official press release, ZETA DIVISION is set to compete in the APAC … Continued The post ZETA DIVISION returns to Apex Legends with YukaF signing

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 13:53 Uhr

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Dplus KIA extends Lucid’s contract days after LCK Playoffs victory against T1

Choi ‘Lucid‘ Yong-hyeok has re-signed with Dplus KIA, extending his contract with the LCK organisation. The jungler, part of the main roster since 2023, will remain with the team through next year as he prepares for the upcoming season. The announcement came just three days after Dplus KIA completed a reverse sweep over T1 in … Continued The post Dplus KIA extends Lucid’s contract days after LCK Playoffs victory against T1 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 13:24 Uhr

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PUBG Mobile becomes latest Esports Nations Cup title

The Esports World Cup Foundation has revealed PUBG Mobile as the latest title joining the inaugural line-up for the Esports Nations Cup. The multi-national event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sees 32 national teams dropping into the action for a chance to be crowned champion. Revealed on February 25th, the mobile battle royale title … Continued The post PUBG Mobile becomes latest Esports Nations Cup title appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 12:00 Uhr

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3DMAX signs misutaaa to CS2 roster

French esports organisation 3DMAX has announced the signing of Kévin ‘misutaaa‘ Rabier to its Counter-Strike 2 roster following a turbulent start to the 2026 season. As a result of the change, Alexandre ‘bodyy‘ Pianaro has parted ways with the organisation and is seeking a new team to represent. Announced on February 24th, misutaaa joins following … Continued The post 3DMAX signs misutaaa to CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 11:02 Uhr

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Jetpack Cat nerfed in latest Overwatch patch, but is it enough?

Overwatch received a hotfix on February 24th in an attempt to keep the hero roster balanced for competitive play. This included a promised Jetpack Cat nerf. Ever since Blizzard released five new heroes in Season 1, the competitive community has been complaining about Jetpack Cat. Developers have confirmed that changes are coming, including an initial … Continued The post Jetpack Cat nerfed in latest Overwatch patch, but is it enough? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.02.2026 05:29 Uhr

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Supercell unveils new rewards for Brawl Stars Championship

Supercell has revealed the in-game rewards for players competing in the Brawl Stars Championship 2026 series. Items such as Chaos Drops, Legendary Drops and more will be awarded to players who participate in every stage of the circuit, from the Championship Challenge to the World Finals. According to a social media post, players can start … Continued The post Supercell unveils new rewards for Brawl Stars Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 18:52 Uhr

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PGL Wallachia Season 7 preview: teams, prize pool, format and more

The Dota 2 scene is firing up, as some of the top teams set their sights on PGL Wallachia Season 7. As the first Dota 2 event organised by PGL this year, the highly anticipated tournament will be an early indicator of the state of the scene and the strongest teams so far in 2026. … Continued The post PGL Wallachia Season 7 preview: teams, prize pool, format and more appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 18:50 Uhr

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OverActive Media appoints Louis Zhang as new CFO

Toronto-based media and entertainment company OverActive Media has announced the promotion of Louis Zhang to Chief Financial Officer. Joining OverActive as its EVP of Finance towards the end of 2025, Zhang has been working as Interim CFO after former executive Rikesh Shah announced his departure last November. The newly promoted CFO will continue to oversee … Continued The post OverActive Media appoints Louis Zhang as new CFO appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 18:29 Uhr

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iRacing opens trials for eNASCAR College iRacing Series

Sim racing platform iRacing has opened trials for the latest round of the eNASCAR College iRacing Series. The qualifiers, taking place from February 24th to March 5th, will see the fastest sim racers from North American colleges and universities secure a place on the starting grid. Registrations for the qualifying time trials are open now, … Continued The post iRacing opens trials for eNASCAR College iRacing Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 18:22 Uhr

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Blizzard reveals Overwatch Rush with early gameplay preview

Blizzard has surprised mobile gamers with the announcement of Overwatch Rush for iOS and Android devices. Set in the Overwatch universe, the new game will be a top-down hero shooter title and is currently in the early stages of development. Notably, Overwatch Rush is not a port of Overwatch, but an entirely new game built … Continued The post Blizzard reveals Overwatch Rush with early gameplay preview appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 17:31 Uhr

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League of Legends added to Esports Nations Cup 2026 line-up

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the addition of League of Legends among the 16 game titles in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC). The nation-based tournament will see a total of 32 national teams compete from November 21st to November 29th, featuring play-ins, group stage, and a playoff bracket, as well as … Continued The post League of Legends added to Esports Nations Cup 2026 line-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 17:09 Uhr

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Dota 2 Turbo tier list: Best heroes for Turbo mode

Dota 2 Turbo matches are an entirely different ball game compared to All Pick. With accelerated gold and nonstop skirmishing, the usual meta rules don’t always apply. This naturally leads players to wonder which are the best heroes in Turbo mode. This tier list breaks down the strongest picks in the current meta based on … Continued The post Dota 2 Turbo tier list: Best heroes for Turbo mode appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 16:59 Uhr

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Power Protocol raises $3m from BITKRAFT to supercharge Fableborne and $POWER

Decentralised infrastructure Power Protocol has secured a $3m (~£2.2m) investment from BITKRAFT Ventures, taking its total funding to $15.4m (~£11.39m).  According to a press release, the injection will expand the $POWER token ecosystem and support studios using its shared infrastructure, including Fableborne, a mobile-first action RPG now in open beta worldwide. Power Protocol has stated … Continued The post Power Protocol raises $3m from BITKRAFT to supercharge Fableborne and $POWER appe

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 16:57 Uhr

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Sportradar integrity report flags 34 suspicious esports matches in 2025

Sports technology company Sportradar has released its annual integrity report, showcasing its efforts to protect the integrity of sports and esports events that took place throughout 2025. The Integrity in Action report reveals that the company monitored approximately 100,000 esports matches, flagging 34 matches deemed as ‘suspicious activity’ that were detected due to abnormal betting … Continued The post Sportradar integrity report flags 34 suspicious esports matches in 2025

Esports Insider 24.02.2026 16:40 Uhr

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