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3DMAX and paiN Gaming eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026

3DMAX and paiN Gaming have become the first two teams eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 after failing to score three wins during the Group Stage. The all-French roster failed to win a single map across three best-of-threes, while paiN Gaming lost to The MongolZ, Aurora Gaming, and G2 Esports. 3DMAX’s Struggles Continue Having scored a … Continued The post 3DMAX and paiN Gaming eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 12:37 Uhr

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Razer launches new collection co-designed by CS2 star NiKo

Gaming lifestyle brand Razer has unveiled a line of peripherals co-designed by Counter-Strike 2 player Nikola ‘NiKo‘. Kovač. The Razer NiKo Collection features a range of items, including a wireless mouse, keyboard, and headset that the company claims are engineered with fast reactions and precision in mind. Unveiled on February 16th, the launch of the … Continued The post Razer launches new collection co-designed by CS2 star NiKo appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 11:35 Uhr

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Overwatch Season 1: Is it enough to relive the glory days?

Overwatch 2 is no more, as Blizzard has dropped the 2 altogether for an all-new rebrand. The game has gone back to just being Overwatch, and with the name change comes a complete refresh. The season – called Overwatch Season 1: Conquest – focuses on the theme of Talon’s rise to power. Overwatch 2 was … Continued The post Overwatch Season 1: Is it enough to relive the glory days? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 19:08 Uhr

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“Let me celebrate”: FaZe Clan assistant coach calls out BLAST following Six Invitational victory

FaZe Clan assistant coach João Pedro ‘JP‘ Teixeira has criticised esports tournament organiser BLAST following the North American esports organisation’s victory at the Six Invitational 2026. Following the team securing back-to-back Six Invitational titles, JP claims that tournament staff prevented him from celebrating with the rest of the squad. When attempting join the team celebrating … Continued The post “Let me celebrate”: FaZe Clan assistant coach calls o

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 18:10 Uhr

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Despite the hate and apple stuck in his teeth, Cody Schwab gets incredible win at GENESIS X3 Melee Major

After one of the most incredible Losers runs of all time, Cody Schwab has won the GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Melee Major. [QUOTE FROM X] The Melee tournament at GENESIS X3 was stacked. So stacked, in fact, that the best players in the world found themselves in the Losers side of the bracket in … Continued The post Despite the hate and apple stuck in his teeth, Cody Schwab gets incredible win at GENESIS X3 Melee Major appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 16:29 Uhr

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The return of Liquid: How two-time TI champions took the BLAST Slam VI title

Two-time TI champions, Team Liquid, are the new Dota 2 BLAST Slam champions. After a gruelling back-and-forth series against Na’Vi, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Team Liquid, the champions ended Tundra Esports’ four-time BLAST Slam championship reign. With its dominating victory, Team Liquid reminded the other Dota 2 teams that they’re back and, … Continued The post The return of Liquid: How two-time TI champions took the BLAST Slam VI title appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 15:55 Uhr

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Kambi esports odds integrated into ComeOn Group sportsbook platform

Sports betting services company Kambi Group has announced a multi-year partnership with iGaming operator ComeOn Group. According to a release, Kambi’s esports division, Abios, will be integrating its odds into ComeOn’s multi-feed sportsbook platform as it looks to further expand into the esports sector. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Additionally, Kambi will … Continued The post Kambi esports odds integrated into ComeOn Group sportsbook platform appeared first

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 15:53 Uhr

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Ubisoft reveals Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 roadmap

On the final day of the Six Invitational 2026, Ubisoft unveiled the full roadmap for Year 11 of Rainbow Six Siege through a Reveal Panel. The upcoming year promises to bring fresh content to the tactical shooter, including new and remastered operators, modernised maps, revamped game mechanics, balance changes and more. Season 1: Operation Silent … Continued The post Ubisoft reveals Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 15:10 Uhr

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Brawl Cup heads to Berlin in 2026

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced it will host the 2026 Brawl Cup in Berlin, Germany. The announcement comes after BLAST signed a new multi-year partnership with Brawl Stars at the end of 2025. As a result, the Brawl Cup will have its first-ever live event at the Uber Eats Music Hall, from May 15th … Continued The post Brawl Cup heads to Berlin in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 14:57 Uhr

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2026 VCT Season Capsule launches on February 19th

After launching Team Capsules in January, Riot Games has announced the 2026 VCT Season Capsule, scheduled to release on February 19th at 7 PM GMT.  The bundle will feature an exclusive melee skin called the VCT Sigil, having five different variants, including four themed around each International League and a general VCT one. The knife … Continued The post 2026 VCT Season Capsule launches on February 19th appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 14:49 Uhr

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ZOWIE names CS2 player apEX as latest partner

Gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE has named French Counter-Strike player Dan ‘apEX‘ Madesclaire as its latest partner. As part of the partnership, the four-time Major champion will collaborate with ZOWIE to offer feedback during the product development process and share insights from the perspective of one of Counter-Strike’s most successful in-game leaders. Unveiled on February 14th, … Continued The post ZOWIE names CS2 player apEX as latest partner appeared first on Esport

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 14:33 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Majors head to US and Japan in 2026

Tournament organiser BLAST and Ubisoft have extended its global partnership for the Rainbow Six Siege (R6) esports ecosystem until the end of the 2028/29 competitive season. Announced by BLAST earlier this weekend ahead of the 2026 Six Invitational Grand Final, the company also revealed the locations for the Rainbow Six global events in the 2026/27 … Continued The post Rainbow Six Majors head to US and Japan in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:56 Uhr

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2026 VCT Stage 1 groups unveiled for Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China

With the conclusion of the VCT 2026 Kickoff events across EMEA, Americas, Pacific and China, all 2026 VCT Stage 1 groups have been drawn. For the Stage 1 Group Stage, each region will divide its teams into two single-round robin groups, called Group Alpha and Group Omega. Each region’s group draw used seeding pools based … Continued The post 2026 VCT Stage 1 groups unveiled for Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:40 Uhr

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Passion UA signs Senzu to CS2 roster

Passion UA has signed Azbayar ‘Senzu‘ Munkhbold to its Counter-Strike 2 roster on loan from The MongolZ. The signing comes after the 19-year-old rifler was placed on the bench shortly after The MongolZ topped the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) in October 2025. Announced on February 13th, Senzu joins Passion UA alongside Argentinian AWPer Santino ‘try‘ … Continued The post Passion UA signs Senzu to CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:37 Uhr

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DraftKings reports record revenue and first full-year profit with Q4 growth

DraftKings has announced revenues of $1.98bn (£1.45b) in Q4 2025, a 43% increase than $1.39bn (£1.02bn) it made in the same quarter of 2024. The Boston-based sports betting and iGaming company announced the results on February 12th, 2026. As a result, DraftKings has set its own records for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the … Continued The post DraftKings reports record revenue and first full-year profit with Q4 growth appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:27 Uhr

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GTA Online Gun Van location and inventory

The GTA Online Gun Van is unmistakably Los Santos’ worst-kept black-market secret. This roaming weapons truck can be a headache to find, but it offers you a chance to snag huge discounts on some of the game’s rarest and most powerful firearms. Find out more about the Gun Van location and inventory after each GTA … Continued The post GTA Online Gun Van location and inventory appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:24 Uhr

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PUBG joins Esports Nations Cup line-up

Battle royale title PUBG: Battlegrounds has become the latest title announced for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC). Taking place from November 11th to 15th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 national teams drop into the action for a chance to be crowned ENC champion. The Group Stage sees the 24 teams split into three groups … Continued The post PUBG joins Esports Nations Cup line-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:17 Uhr

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VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches and format revealed

The top 12 teams set to compete at the first international VCT event of 2026, VALORANT Masters Santiago, have been decided. Taking place from February 28th to March 15th, the tournament will see three teams from each of the Americas, EMEA, China, and Pacific regions compete on the global stage for the trophy. Riot Games … Continued The post VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches and format revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:03 Uhr

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Team Liquid defeats NAVI to win BLAST Slam VI

Team Liquid has been crowned champion of BLAST Slam VI after defeating Natus Vincere (NAVI) 3-1 in the Grand Finals. As a result, Team Liquid has received the lion’s share of the $1m (~£760,000) prize pool after winning the Dota 2 tournament. Team Liquid began its run by placing third in the Group Stage standings, … Continued The post Team Liquid defeats NAVI to win BLAST Slam VI appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 11:58 Uhr

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FaZe Clan beats Team Secret to win Six Invitational 2026

FaZe Clan has won the Six Invitational 2026, becoming the first esports organisation to win back-to-back Six Invitational champion titles. The all-Brazilian roster defeated Team Secret 3-1 in the Grand Final of Rainbow Six’s season-ending event in Paris, France. FaZe Clan Makes History FaZe Clan entered the playoffs as one of several teams in contention … Continued The post FaZe Clan beats Team Secret to win Six Invitational 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 11:45 Uhr

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Rivalry pauses platform operations as company explores strategic alternatives

Betting company Rivalry announced on February 13th, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved a big cut in business activity while the company looks at other options for its assets and operations. As a result, the company has stopped all player activity on its platform right away and is allowing players to withdraw in … Continued The post Rivalry pauses platform operations as company explores strategic alternatives appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 10:54 Uhr

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Sonix wins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Major at GENESIS X3

Carlos ‘Sonix‘ Perez is the GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate champion after an intense Grand Finals with Salvatore ‘Zomba‘ DeSena. The Ultimate Top 8 just wrapped up at GENESIS X3, featuring the top players in the world from North America and Japan. In the end, it was a Sonic main that’s ranked 6th in … Continued The post Sonix wins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Major at GENESIS X3 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 03:53 Uhr

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Best GPU for Counter-Strike 2 in 2026: Top graphics card for in-game performance 

Take it from me, you’re going to want the best GPU for CS2 if you want to play Valve’s tactical shooter at a high level. While Counter-Strike 2 is mostly CPU-bound, you’ll still need a capable graphics card to hit the highest framerates possible. I recommend targeting 240fps to give yourself the best chance of … Continued The post Best GPU for Counter-Strike 2 in 2026: Top graphics card for in-game performance  appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.02.2026 13:00 Uhr

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GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Melee Top 8 preview

GENESIS X3 had quite the intense Super Smash Bros. Melee Losers Bracket on Saturday, February 14th, as some of the best players in the world fought to be in the Top 8 on Sunday, February 15th. After a day full of upsets and surprises, Justin ‘Wizzrobe‘ Hallett, Jake ‘Jmook‘ DiRado, Alvaro ‘Trif’ Moral, Miles ‘Soonsay‘ … Continued The post GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Melee Top 8 preview appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.02.2026 08:33 Uhr

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