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Team Vitality crowned IEM Kraków 2026 champions

Team Vitality has been crowned the IEM Kraków 2026 champion, adding another Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 trophy to its collection. The French esports organisation defeated Brazilian organisation FURIA 3-1 in a hotly-contested Grand Final in the Polish city. After making its way through the Group Stage without conceding a map, Team Vitality made light work … Continued The post Team Vitality crowned IEM Kraków 2026 champions appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 11:10 Uhr

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Los Ratones fall as G2 snatch LEC Versus Playoff place on the final day

Over the weekend, Los Ratones and G2 Esports were at the centre of a tense final day in the 2026 LEC Versus regular season, with both teams’ playoff hopes hanging in the balance. As results unfolded across the league, shifting tiebreak scenarios kept the standings unsettled until the final game was played. With changes made … Continued The post Los Ratones fall as G2 snatch LEC Versus Playoff place on the final day appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 10:46 Uhr

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Chess announced for the Esports Nations Cup 2026

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that Chess will join the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 line-up. The Chess tournament at ENC will run from November 2nd to 8th, 2026, where 128 players will go head to head to be crowned its first champion. Out of the 128 players participating, 64 of them … Continued The post Chess announced for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 09:59 Uhr

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As a Marathon fan, here’s what I like and dislike about the new game

Marathon is a game series by Bungie that may sound familiar to those who played first-person shooters on their Mac OS computers in the mid-1990s. Known by some at the time as ‘Doom on Mac, with sci-fi’, Marathon was a big hit with players, thanks to its fun campaign mode, smart enemy AI, and a … Continued The post As a Marathon fan, here’s what I like and dislike about the new game appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.02.2026 13:00 Uhr

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NAVI and GIANTX eliminated from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

NAVI and GIANTX have been eliminated from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 after losing elimination matches against Team Heretics and Team Liquid, respectively. As a result, NAVI and GIANTX will miss out on Masters Santiago, while their opponents can still qualify for the first global VCT event of the year through the lower bracket. Team Heretics … Continued The post NAVI and GIANTX eliminated from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.02.2026 20:47 Uhr

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Team Secret departs from Dota 2 scene, leaving behind long-standing legacy

One of the most iconic teams in Dota 2 has left the scene. Team Secret announced its departure after a disappointing last few years. “Until next time, Dota 2. A lot of you have been wondering about the status of our Dota 2 division. We are still interested in compelling opportunities, but remain passive in … Continued The post Team Secret departs from Dota 2 scene, leaving behind long-standing legacy appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.02.2026 17:49 Uhr

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100 Thieves announces collaboration with Chris Hemsworth

North American esports and lifestyle organisation 100 Thieves has announced a collaboration with actor Chris Hemsworth as part of a promotional campaign tied to the upcoming crime thriller Crime 101. The collaboration was revealed on February 6th via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where 100 Thieves jokingly welcomed Hemsworth as its ‘101st member’ and … Continued The post 100 Thieves announces collaboration with Chris Hemsworth appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.02.2026 17:22 Uhr

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Highguard: 5 things it needs to improve on

In just a few weeks, Highguard has gained plenty of fans and detractors for various reasons. Developed by Wildlight Entertainment and free to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC since January 26, the 3v3 PvP free-to-play raid shooter has players become ‘wardens’ in order to loot and shoot until one team wins … Continued The post Highguard: 5 things it needs to improve on appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 07.02.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Gran Turismo World Series 2026 heads to Abu Dhabi for opening round

The Gran Turismo World Series has announced that the opening round of the 2026 season will take place in Abu Dhabi. Taking place at the Space42 Arena, 24 drivers will compete in the Nations Cup and the Manufacturers Cup to begin the four-round championship running throughout the year. The first event taking place in Abu … Continued The post Gran Turismo World Series 2026 heads to Abu Dhabi for opening round appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.02.2026 18:27 Uhr

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EA Sports FC Pro World Championship to feature $1.5m prize pool

The 2026 edition of the EA Sports FC Pro World Championship will see players compete for a share of the event’s $1.5m (~£1.1m) prize pool. Taking place from July 22nd to 26th as part of the Esports World Cup, the season-ending event for the EA Sports FC esports circuit will crown the EA Sports FC … Continued The post EA Sports FC Pro World Championship to feature $1.5m prize pool appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.02.2026 17:44 Uhr

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Bilibili Gaming Knight hospitalised after VCT China Kickoff 2026 match

Bilibili Gaming player Zhuo ‘Knight‘ Ding has been hospitalised following the organisation’s match against Dragon Ranger Gaming during VCT China Kickoff 2026. According to the official announcement, the player experienced “a sudden episode of supraventricular tachycardia, with an abnormally high heart rate” backstage and was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. “After today’s matches … Continued The post Bilibili Gaming Knight hospitalised after VCT China

Esports Insider 06.02.2026 17:17 Uhr

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Is Steam down right now?

When Steam is down, it feels like the entire gaming world is on pause. While sudden outages are usually temporary, they affect purchases, matchmaking, trading, downloads, and updates, which can completely ruin your plans. This naturally leads players to ask, “When will the Steam servers come back online?” In case there’s any doubt, you can … Continued The post Is Steam down right now? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.02.2026 15:37 Uhr

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“The worst game mode ever added”: Black Ops 7 players blast Overload following Ranked Play launch

Following the launch of Ranked Play for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, several players loading into the action are getting their first taste of Overload, a new objective-based game mode featured in the Call of Duty League (CDL). With both casual and professional players competing in Ranked Play matches, several have criticised the mode … Continued The post “The worst game mode ever added”: Black Ops 7 players blast Overload following Ranked Play launch appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 06.02.2026 15:34 Uhr

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CS2 Premier vs FACEIT: Which competitive platform is best in 2026?

With games in 2026, we’d expect developers to have refined their matchmaking platforms, especially after running their games for over two decades. But in CS2, the vast majority of the playerbase opts for a third-party matchmaking platform, FACEIT. But what draws players in is it just historic habits? Or is CS2 Premier really that bad?  … Continued The post CS2 Premier vs FACEIT: Which competitive platform is best in 2026? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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PS6 release: Everything we know about the PlayStation 6

Disclaimer: This article combines confirmed details with industry speculation. We’ll update it regularly as new info or leaks emerge. With the PS5 now officially in its sixth year of availability, serious questions can be asked about its successor. Barring a stark change of plans by Sony, it seems that a PS6 console is pretty much … Continued The post PS6 release: Everything we know about the PlayStation 6 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 18:50 Uhr

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“These drafts are just boring to play”: Team Vitality’s Naak Nako on the LEC current meta

The LEC Versus season is well and truly underway, and Team Vitality sits in the middle with a 3-3 record after the first two weeks. Despite its mixed performances, Team Vitality still remains within striking distance of the top teams and could easily get into the LEC Versus Playoffs provided it can create some consistency … Continued The post “These drafts are just boring to play”: Team Vitality’s Naak Nako on the LEC current meta appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 18:10 Uhr

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Modern Warfare vs Black Ops: Which is the better Call of Duty series?

COD Modern Warfare vs Black Ops is a popular debate among the first-person shooter fan base. There are plenty of reasons to love both of these action-packed franchises, but each has unique attributes and features that don’t apply to the other. With Black Ops 7 having been released late last year and potentially a new … Continued The post Modern Warfare vs Black Ops: Which is the better Call of Duty series? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 17:47 Uhr

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“There is a lot of potential”: Karmine Corp SUYGETSU on revamped VCT 2026 roster

Despite two losses at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026, VALORANT veteran Dmitrii ‘SUYGETSU’ Iliushin remains optimistic about the strength of the fresh Karmine Corp roster. “Of course, there is a lot of potential in front,” SUYGETSU told Esports Insider in an interview after the French organisation’s most recent loss against Team Liquid.   “From the beginning, it … Continued The post “There is a lot of potential”: Karmine Corp SUYGETSU on revamped VCT 2026 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 17:47 Uhr

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Cloud9 seeking Halo team for DreamHack Birmingham

North American esports organisation Cloud9 is looking to return to Halo esports for the opening event of the 2026 season. The organisation’s coach, Trevor ‘SenscR’ Frees, shared plans for the organisation to compete in the upcoming DreamHack Birmingham event. On January 28th, 2026, SenscR advised interested teams looking to compete at the Halo event, which … Continued The post Cloud9 seeking Halo team for DreamHack Birmingham appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 17:25 Uhr

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League of Legends top champion tier list in 2026

With over 60 champions that can effectively dominate the top lane, it can be hard to know which ones to focus on first. The best League of Legends top champions for 2026 are the ones that can go against any enemy and come out on top. With good sustain, life steal, or poking abilities, these … Continued The post League of Legends top champion tier list in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 16:15 Uhr

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CCT Global Finals 2026 heads to Portugual

The 2026 Champion of Champions Tour (CCT) Global Finals is heading to Portugal to crown the champion of the Tier 2 Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit. Eight teams will compete at Porto’s SAW Arena from April 23rd to 26th for a share of a $75,000 (~£54,506) prize pool. Six of the eight teams will receive direct … Continued The post CCT Global Finals 2026 heads to Portugual appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 15:45 Uhr

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Dota 2 ESL One Birmingham 2026: Dark horses, best teams, and players to watch

The ESL One Birmingham 2026 qualifiers have concluded, and nine teams have secured a place at the event in March 2026. ESL One Birmingham is the first major Dota 2 LAN tournament hosted by ESL in 2026, with qualifiers running from January 16 to 20, resulting in notable outcomes. A few fan-favourite teams have made … Continued The post Dota 2 ESL One Birmingham 2026: Dark horses, best teams, and players to watch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 14:48 Uhr

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Invictus Gaming holds MLBB open team tryouts

Chinese esports organisation Invictus Gaming has announced that it is holding open tryouts for its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team. Invictus Gaming’s requirements for applicants include being at least 16 years old and possessing at least 400 stars in Ranked. The tryouts are open to all roles within a typical MLBB team. Interested players … Continued The post Invictus Gaming holds MLBB open team tryouts appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 13:42 Uhr

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How will the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 2 update impact esports?

Activision has unveiled the full roadmap for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 update. It includes details on the anticipated launch of Ranked Play, alongside information on new weaponry that could impact the meta used in the Call of Duty esports circuit. Four New Maps The launch of … Continued The post How will the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 2 update impact esports? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.01.2026 13:30 Uhr

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