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“Easy to learn, hard to master”: How Highguard plans to shake up the live-service scene

Image credit: Screenshot by Esports Insider Despite its lack of marketing, aside from being the final trailer at The Game Awards, Highguard created a lot of buzz online ahead of today’s launch. A new addition to the hero-shooter genre, Highguard has been developed by Wildlight Entertainment, an independent studio comprised of former Apex Legends and … Continued The post “Easy to learn, hard to master”: How Highguard plans to shake up the live-service scene appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 19:00 Uhr

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“It’s about the people around and the work environment”: Team Liquid nAts at VCT EMEA Kickoff

Image Credits: Wojciech Wandzel, Riot Games During the ongoing VCT 2026 season, Ayaz ‘nAts’ Akhmetshin and Kamil ‘kamo’ Frąckowiak are the only remaining members from Team Liquid’s 2025 lineup. In an exclusive interview with Esports Insider, the in-game leader (IGL) explained why he remains confident despite Team Liquid’s massive roster changes. “I don’t think it’s … Continued The post “It’s about the people around and the work environment”: Team Liquid nAts at VCT EMEA Kickoff appeared fi

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 18:59 Uhr

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Xyp9x net worth: How much money has Andreas “Xyp9x” Højsleth made during his esports career?

Andreas “Xyp9x” Højsleth / Image credit: Liquipedia Andreas “Xyp9x” Højsleth has earned $2 million from professional esports. He was born in Denmark on September 11, 1995. This makes him 30 years old. Xyp9x is recognised as being one of the most decorated players in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive history. He is the eighth-richest Danish esports player … Continued The post Xyp9x net worth: How much money has Andreas “Xyp9x” Højsleth made during his esports career? appeared first on Esport

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 18:24 Uhr

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PGL Wallachia Season 7 invites revealed

Image credit: PGL Esports tournament organiser PGL has revealed the 12 invited teams competing in PGL Wallachia Season 7. The Dota 2 event, taking place from March 7th to 15th, sees 16 teams competing for a share of a $1m (~£729,710) prize pool. The invited teams join the winners of four regional closed qualifiers, offering … Continued The post PGL Wallachia Season 7 invites revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 18:20 Uhr

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Trackmania joins Esports Nations Cup line-up

Image credit: Esports Nations Cup Arcade racing game Trackmania has become the latest title added to the inaugural Esports Nations Cup line-up. Trackmania is one of 16 titles appearing at the multi-national esports event organised by the Esports World Cup Foundation and debuting in November. The tournament, taking place from November 19th to 22nd, 2026, … Continued The post Trackmania joins Esports Nations Cup line-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 17:42 Uhr

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All VALORANT maps in current rotation

Image credit: Riot Games There are a total of 12 VALORANT maps, only seven of which remain in active rotation at a time. The current VALORANT map rotation features Abyss, Bind, Breeze, Corrode, Haven, Pearl, and Split. The active and inactive map rotation rule applies only to Competitive, Deathmatch, and Premier modes. Maps are rotated … Continued The post All VALORANT maps in current rotation appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 17:11 Uhr

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Deadlock’s roles explained (and who does them best)

Every Occultist in Deadlock can flex and adjust / Image credit: Valve Deadlock has no fixed roles or lane assignments, giving players full freedom to build their character mid-match. There are six loose roles in Deadlock: gun carry, spirit carry, initiator, frontliner, assassin, and support. Gun carries and spirit carries are the team’s primary damage … Continued The post Deadlock’s roles explained (and who does them best) appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 16:29 Uhr

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MLBB’s M7 World Championship is the fourth most-viewed esports event ever

Image credit: Aurora Gaming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang‘s M7 World Championship has become the fourth most-watched esports event in history. The seventh edition of the mobile MOBA’s season-ending tournament recorded a peak viewership of 5.6m across its 128-hour airtime. According to esports analytics and viewership platform Esports Charts, the event reached its peak during the … Continued The post MLBB’s M7 World Championship is the fourth most-viewed esports event ever app

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 16:10 Uhr

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Battlefield 6 Season 2 plans have promise, but it’s hard to be excited

Battlefield 6 Season 2 will bring new maps, including ‘Contaminated’ / Image credit: EA Battlefield 6 Season 2 will attempt to address ‘combat inconsistencies’ like hit registration issues.  Battlefield’s Little Bird Helicopter is planned to return during Season 2. A solo queue for the Battlefield RedSec battle royale is being tested in Battlefield Labs. A … Continued The post Battlefield 6 Season 2 plans have promise, but it’s hard to be excited appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 15:20 Uhr

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ASUS ROG enters two-year partnership with DRX

Image credit: DRX Gaming hardware brand ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a two-year partnership DRX. The deal will see the brand equip the South Korean esports organisation’s VALORANT and League of Legends rosters with products from its Ace Esports line-up. Unveiled on January 26th, the collaboration also involves DRX players taking part in … Continued The post ASUS ROG enters two-year partnership with DRX appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 13:54 Uhr

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Aurora PH dismantle Alter Ego to claim M7 World Championship

Image credit: MOONTON Aurora Gaming PH dismantled Alter Ego 4-0 in a one-sided final to take the M7 World Championship trophy and once again reclaim the top throne for the Philippines. Indonesia’s Alter Ego, which had taken down the likes of Team Liquid PH and Selangor Red Giants on its way to the grand finals, … Continued The post Aurora PH dismantle Alter Ego to claim M7 World Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 13:27 Uhr

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5 biggest changes in Patch 7.40c that will impact the Dota 2 pro scene

Image credit: Valve Major nerfs to Clinkz have affected the hero’s ability to siege and lowered his overall impact in teamfights, balancing him out somewhat. Valve is trying to slowly phase out illusions’ abilities to trigger passive abilities, with this patch hitting Broodmother and Abaddon. Valve fixed a few groundbreaking bugs, ensuring pro players won’t … Continued The post 5 biggest changes in Patch 7.40c that will impact the Dota 2 pro scene appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 13:25 Uhr

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Gentle Mates, RED Canids and HOTU quailfy for IEM Rio 2026

Image credit: Helena Kristiansson, ESL The trio of Gentle Mates, RED Canids, and HOTU have secured places at IEM Rio 2026 through the Counter-Strike 2 event’s closed qualifier. Gentle Mates and HOTU advanced through the global qualifier, while RED Canids earned its place through the South American qualifier. Following the early eliminations of Fnatic and … Continued The post Gentle Mates, RED Canids and HOTU quailfy for IEM Rio 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 12:19 Uhr

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang named first Esports Nations Cup title

Image credit: Esports Nations Cup The Esports World Cup Foundation has named Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) as the first title to feature at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC). The mobile MOBA title is one of 16 titles set to appear at the multi-national esports event taking place in November. Unveiled on January 25th, … Continued The post Mobile Legends: Bang Bang named first Esports Nations Cup title appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 11:39 Uhr

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Parivision wins BLAST Bounty Season 1

Image credit: BLAST Parivision has won BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026, the first Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 event of the 2026 season, rounding out an impressive run throughout the online and LAN competition. The Serbian esports organisation swept aside Team Falcons 3-0 in a hard-fought Grand Final. Parivision’s Road To Victory After defeating ENCE and … Continued The post Parivision wins BLAST Bounty Season 1 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 11:20 Uhr

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Tennessee Bill moves to ban online sweepstakes casinos

Image credit: Shutterstock With House Bill 1885, a bill introduced by Representative Scott Cepicky, Tennessee lawmakers are attempting to shut down online sweepstakes casino websites. According to the bill, these dual-currency platforms are a rapidly expanding type of illicit gambling that is being promoted to customers as free-to-play, legal entertainment. A new statutory definition of … Continued The post Tennessee Bill moves to ban online sweepstakes casinos appeared first on Esports In

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 10:29 Uhr

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Dignitas and ExtraMile join forces for Fortnite road trip initiative

Image credit: Dignitas North American esports organisation Dignitas has joined forces with convenience store chain ExtraMile, collaborating on a road trip campaign involving the organisation’s Fortnite content creators. Announced on January 23rd, 2026, the collaboration sees Dignitas content creators embark on a roadtrip from Phoenix, Arizona, to Los Angeles, California, stopping at ExtraMile locations along the route. … Continued The post Dignitas and ExtraMile join forces for Fortn

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 05:49 Uhr

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 2026 esports road map includes new regions, big tournaments

Image Credit: MOONTON Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)’s esports plan for 2026 was revealed during the M7 World Championship Grand Finals, including big steps towards global expansion. MLBB is adding multiple ‘intercontinental tournaments’ across the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia, which make up the new Championship Tour. This follows the M7 World Championship, which started … Continued The post Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 2026 esports road map includes new regions, bi

Esports Insider 26.01.2026 05:44 Uhr

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League of Legends: Diana lore, explained

Diana represents the Aspect of the Moon, as she is the celestial entities chosen host / Image credit: Riot Games and League of Legends Diana is an assassin/fighter LoL champion who has plenty of interesting lore.  Released in 2012, Diana has been part of the game for around 14 years.   Diana was an orphan who … Continued The post League of Legends: Diana lore, explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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EXCLUSIVE: Global Esports’ FrosT opens up on TALON’s exit, a chaotic move to GE, and VCT 2026 goals

Image Credits: Riot Games VCT Pacific saw one of its most turbulent exits in history, as TALON got removed from the International League and replaced by Thai esports organisation FULL SENSE ahead of the 2026 season. Esports Insider sat down with TALON’s former head coach Hector ‘FrosT’ Rosario, who has recently joined Indian esports organisation … Continued The post EXCLUSIVE: Global Esports’ FrosT opens up on TALON’s exit, a chaotic move to GE, and VCT 2026 goals appeared first on E

Esports Insider 24.01.2026 13:22 Uhr

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Deadlock: Best heroes for beginners

Seven is a great hero to introduce someone to Deadlock / Image credit: Valve Deadlock is a difficult game, even when using beginner heroes. Seven, Abrams, Mo & Krill, Grey Talon, Dynamo, and Infernus are recommended starters since they have high impact with low risk. Newcomers will need to learn individual mechanics, such as positioning, … Continued The post Deadlock: Best heroes for beginners appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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BNK FEARX appoints LCK’s first female General Manager in franchising era

Image Credit: BNK FEARX BNK FEARX has appointed Yoo Hee-ji as its new General Manager, marking this the first time a woman has held the role since the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) adopted its franchising model. According to an announcement released by the organisation, the appointment formed part of a wider leadership and … Continued The post BNK FEARX appoints LCK’s first female General Manager in franchising era appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 20:49 Uhr

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Deadlock Old Gods, New Blood update: Everything you need to know

The Hidden King and Archmother are Deadlock’s new Patrons / Image credit: Valve Deadlock’s Old Gods, New Blood updates bring six new heroes, a fast-paced casual mode, and many visual improvements to the game. Two new heroes will be released each week, with the release order determined by community votes. Deadlock also received another layer … Continued The post Deadlock Old Gods, New Blood update: Everything you need to know appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 18:35 Uhr

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How could Call of Duty Warzone’s new competitive mode impact esports?

Image credit: Activision Call of Duty: Warzone developer Raven Software has revealed a new game mode to expand the competitive side of the battle royale title. Known as Iron Gauntlet, the mode makes its debut as part of the Season 2 update launching on February 5th, 2026. Revealed in a social media post, Iron Gauntlet … Continued The post How could Call of Duty Warzone’s new competitive mode impact esports? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 17:52 Uhr

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