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GO1 wins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves tournament at GENESIS X3

Goichi ‘GO1’ Kishida is the undisputed GOAT of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves after claiming another victory at GENESIS X3. On Friday, February 13th, GO1 took first place after an incredible run from the Losers bracket, adding GENESIS X3 to his growing list of victories ever since Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves started its esports … Continued The post GO1 wins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves tournament at GENESIS X3 appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Rainbow Six esports reveals China as new regional league

Ubisoft has revealed that China will become a new regional league for the Rainbow Six Siege esports circuit as CNL. The developers unveiled the new league with a one-minute announcement trailer posted online during the Six Invitational 2026. More details were shared by Rainbow Six Siege China’s Producer, Jiasheng Liang, during the Six Invitational 2026 … Continued The post Rainbow Six esports reveals China as new regional league appeared first on Esports Insider.

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CS2 vs Black Ops 7: Does Valve or Activision come out on top?

Deciding on a new FPS game to play can be tough; that’s why we’re weighing up CS2 vs Black Ops 7 so you can decide which shooter is best for you. We’re going through each game’s respective gameplay, graphics, release date, player count, esports scenes, and developer updates to help you make the right choice.  … Continued The post CS2 vs Black Ops 7: Does Valve or Activision come out on top? appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reveals X-Men heroes, but roster size is still a concern for FGC

Just like clockwork, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has revealed that new heroes are joining the roster for the game’s release on August 6th. The FGC had been voicing concerns about the fighting game’s small roster, wondering how a 4v4 title could succeed with only 20 heroes at launch. While the upcoming X-Men heroes are exciting, … Continued The post Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reveals X-Men heroes, but roster size is still a concern for FGC appeared first on Esports Insider.

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BBL Esports beats Gentle Mates to qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago

BBL Esports has defeated Gentle Mates to lift the VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 trophy, advancing to VALORANT Masters Santiago as the region’s first seed. As a result, the Turkish organisation will get a direct bye to the Playoffs stage of the international VCT event. Gentle Mates, meanwhile, has dropped to the Middle Bracket, where it … Continued The post BBL Esports beats Gentle Mates to qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Rainbow Six Siege added to Esports Nations Cup

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has revealed that Rainbow Six Siege will join the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 line-up of competitive titles. The tournament will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 18th to 22nd, 2026, where 24 national teams will compete to be crowned the event’s first champion. Out of the … Continued The post Rainbow Six Siege added to Esports Nations Cup appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Thai esports player Tokyogurl arrested after cheating at 33rd SEA Games

Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division has arrested former esports player Naphat ‘Tokyogurl‘ Warasin and her accomplice after she was caught cheating at the 33rd SEA Games in December 2025. Tokyogurl admitted to having her partner play remotely on her behalf during the 33rd SEA Games’ Arena of Valor tournament. The suspicions started during Thailand’s fixture against … Continued The post Thai esports player Tokyogurl arrested after cheating at 33rd SEA Games ap

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PlayStation State of Play 2026 recap

PlayStation State of Play 2026 has revealed many release dates for numerous PlayStation Studios titles. It essentially paints a roadmap for the remainder of the year, and given all the titles coming out, it could be a big one for the PlayStation 5, especially with complaints that the generation hasn’t given players enough in its … Continued The post PlayStation State of Play 2026 recap appeared first on Esports Insider.

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BC.Game will not compete in its sponsored CS2 event

Counter-Strike 2 tournament BC.Game Masters has announced that esports organisation BC.Game will not compete at the event. Due to Valve‘s stance on conflicts of interest, the team won’t feature in the Tier 2 event taking place from March 24th to 26th. On February 11th, BC.Game Masters revealed that the team, which features Oleksandr ‘s1mple‘ Kostyliev, … Continued The post BC.Game will not compete in its sponsored CS2 event appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Blacklyte reveals partnership with Six Invitational 2026

Gaming furniture brand Blacklyte has been named the desk and chair sponsor of the Six Invitational 2026 tournament. The partnership will see Blacklyte’s products be used on stage during matches and displayed in a booth for fans to test out during the crowning event. The Blacklyte Athena Pro Gaming Chair Rainbow Six variation and the … Continued The post Blacklyte reveals partnership with Six Invitational 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

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CCT reveals European CS2 roadmap for 2026 season

The Champion of Champions Tour (CCT) has revealed the roadmap for its European Counter-Strike 2 esports season. The tournament organiser will host 34 events across its regular, Challengers, and Contenders circuits for the first-person shooter title. Revealed on February 13th, this year’s CCT Europe season features a progression system that enables amateur and semi-professional teams … Continued The post CCT reveals European CS2 roadmap for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Inside

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Nongshim RedForce qualifies for VALORANT Masters Santiago

Nongshim RedForce has become the second Ascension team to win a VCT Kickoff event after defeating RRQ in the 2026 Pacific Upper Finals. Following in the footsteps of America’s G2 Esports last year, the South Korean organisation won 3-2 in the Upper Final and will head to VALORANT Masters Santiago as the region’s first seed. … Continued The post Nongshim RedForce qualifies for VALORANT Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

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PGL partners with ASUS ROG for 2026 season

Esports tournament organiser PGL has partnered with ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) for the 2026 season. As a result of the deal, the peripherals brand becomes PGL’s official PC, monitor, and peripheral partner across its slate of Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 tournaments taking place over the next 10 months. The collaboration between the two … Continued The post PGL partners with ASUS ROG for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

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T1 signs partnership with South Korea’s Navy

South Korean esports organisation T1 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Korean Navy’s Power Analysis and Evaluation Team. As a result of the MOU, the two parties will collaborate to help strengthen the Navy’s cognitive and analysis capabilities via the integration of technology from the gaming and esports industries. First reported … Continued The post T1 signs partnership with South Korea’s Navy appeared first on Esports Insider.

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DRX Esports Academy receives Ministry of Education Award

South Korean esports organisation DRX has revealed that the country’s Ministry of Education Award has been given to the DRX Esports Academy. According to the social media post, it marks the first time an esports team has received the award. The award was sealed on December 31st, 2025, and signed by South Korea’s Minister of … Continued The post DRX Esports Academy receives Ministry of Education Award appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Roblox Bloxfest Twitch event to offer in-game rewards to players

The Roblox Twitch Rivals event, Bloxfest, isn’t just for the streamers, as it will offer exclusive rewards to casual players as well. Before some of the most popular Roblox streamers battle at the Grand Final on February 26th and 27th, players can complete tasks to earn the Twitch Crown and Glitch Helmet UGC items. To … Continued The post Roblox Bloxfest Twitch event to offer in-game rewards to players appeared first on Esports Insider.

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TSM launches AI-powered Minecraft building app

North American esports organisation TSM has launched osu.ai, an AI-powered Minecraft building application. The app enables players to ask AI to generate and build structures directly into the open-world survival title through the use of text prompts. Unveiled on February 12th, the app is available to use alongside Minecraft Java and also has the ability … Continued The post TSM launches AI-powered Minecraft building app appeared first on Esports Insider.

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FOKUS enters Counter-Strike 2 esports

German esports organisation FOKUS has announced its expansion into Counter-Strike 2 esports by signing an international roster. Former GamerLegion player Erik ‘ztr‘ Gustafsson will captain the roster, which makes its LAN debut at Urban Riga Open 3, taking place from March 23rd to 24th. Unveiled on social media, the signing of an international line-up moves … Continued The post FOKUS enters Counter-Strike 2 esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

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PUBG Global Series reveals first half 2026 participating teams

Krafton has revealed the 24 teams that will compete in the first half of the PUBG Global Series (PGS) 2026 season. Teams will compete in two circuits, comprising Circuit 1 (PGS 1 to 3) and Circuit 2 (PGS 4 to 6), with the goal of securing points and qualifying for future global events, such as … Continued The post PUBG Global Series reveals first half 2026 participating teams appeared first on Esports Insider.

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FaZe Vegas announces Capriotti’s as its official sandwich partner

Call of Duty League franchise FaZe Vegas has announced American restaurant chain Capriotti’s as its official sandwich partner. As a part of the deal, Capriotti’s will be featured on the Call of Duty organisation’s jerseys throughout the year, with a special MVP menu also set to be launched. “We are excited to team up with … Continued The post FaZe Vegas announces Capriotti’s as its official sandwich partner appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Oddin.gg secures Maryland license as North American expansion reaches seven markets

Esports betting solutions company Oddin.gg now has its seventh license in North America after being approved as a sports betting vendor in Maryland. With this new approval, Oddin.gg can now offer its B2B esports betting services to licensed operators in Maryland, joining its current presence in Arizona, New Jersey, Colorado, West Virginia, Ohio, and Ontario, … Continued The post Oddin.gg secures Maryland license as North American expansion reaches seven markets appeared first on Esports In

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Passion UA, BetBoom and BET-M 33 qualify for IEM Atlanta 2026

Passion UA, BetBoom Team, and BET-M 33 have qualified for IEM Atlanta 2026 after navigating through the Global and Americas qualifiers. The trio finalises the 16-team line-up that will head to Dreamhack Atlanta for the Tier 1 tournament from May 11th to 17th. BetBoom Team made its way through the Global Qualifiers by only conceding … Continued The post Passion UA, BetBoom and BET-M 33 qualify for IEM Atlanta 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Council of Europe Group meets to tackle youth risks from online gambling and gaming

The Council of Europe has held the fifth meeting of its Technical Support Instrument (TSI) Advisory Group for the project “Promoting the mental health of children and youth by addressing the risks of online gambling and gaming.” The session took place on February 2nd, 2026, and brought together representatives from eight participating EU member states … Continued The post Council of Europe Group meets to tackle youth risks from online gambling and gaming appeared first on Esports Insider.

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BETBY adds built-in streaming to boost live betting

BETBY has upgraded its core sportsbook solution by adding official live video streaming across esports, sports and gaming, with the service included for all operator partners at no extra cost. The Tier 1 B2B provider now aims to deliver high-quality streams directly inside its platform, so operators receive odds, risk management, markets and live video … Continued The post BETBY adds built-in streaming to boost live betting appeared first on Esports Insider.