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5 major VALORANT roster moves that will impact the 2026 season

Image credit: Made In Brazil (MIBR) Format changes and a more open path from Challengers mean underdogs have a real shot at Champions. MIBR and Team Vitality look formidable and are expected to dominate the 2026 season. FULL SENSE kept Talon’s roster intact, while teams like MIBR, Vitality, and Gentle Mates opted for sweeping overhauls. … Continued The post 5 major VALORANT roster moves that will impact the 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.01.2026 15:14 Uhr

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“A huge blow”: StarCraft II community reacts to Esports World Cup omission

Image credit: Esports World Cup Real-time strategy (RTS) title StarCraft II will not feature at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in 2026, despite its appearance at the multi-title event in 2024 and 2025. Following the reveal of Trackmania as the final title on the 2026 line-up, members of the StarCraft II community have shared their … Continued The post “A huge blow”: StarCraft II community reacts to Esports World Cup omission appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.01.2026 13:27 Uhr

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The rise of AI in video game art: How will it affect gaming in the long term?

Ol’ Tessie truck in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 / Image credit: Call of Duty The use of AI to create assets for video games is becoming more common in 2026, especially for concept art or placeholder textures. The backlash to AI promoted by influencers and gamers is fierce, and many believe it’s a … Continued The post The rise of AI in video game art: How will it affect gaming in the long term? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.01.2026 12:36 Uhr

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Six Invitational 2026 groups revealed: Top matches to look out for

Image Credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has unveiled the groups for the Six Invitational 2026, which will take place in Paris, France. From February 2nd to 12th, the world’s top 20 Rainbow Six Siege teams will compete for the title and a major share of the $3m (~£2.225m) prize pool, with the final playoff matches in front … Continued The post Six Invitational 2026 groups revealed: Top matches to look out for appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.01.2026 12:31 Uhr

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VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026: Fnatic without Chronicle and redemption for Team Vitality?

Image credit: VALORANT Esports EMEA Following VALORANT Champions Paris and a busy Off//Season, VCT EMEA is set to return with its 2026 Kickoff event. From January 20th until February 15th, 12 teams will be competing for the first regional trophy of the new season, as well as three spots for Masters Santiago, the first global … Continued The post VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026: Fnatic without Chronicle and redemption for Team Vitality? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.01.2026 11:36 Uhr

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Movember to support mental health in LEC, VCT EMEA, and EMEA Game Changers

LEC – Movember Partnership. Image via Riot Games Riot Games has announced a new multi-year partnership with Movember aimed at strengthening mental health support across its top-tier EMEA esports competitions.  According to the release, Movember will become the Official Mental Health Partner of the LEC and VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA for 2026 and 2027. The … Continued The post Movember to support mental health in LEC, VCT EMEA, and EMEA Game Changers appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 20.01.2026 11:04 Uhr

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Tundra Esports and Team Falcons among BLAST Slam VI invites

Image credit: Man Lok Fung, BLAST Tundra Esports and Team Falcons are among the 12 teams competing at the upcoming BLAST Slam VI Dota 2 event. Taking place from February 3rd to 15th, 2026, teams will compete for a $1m (~£742,105) prize pool awarded as prize money and team earnings. Nine of the 12 teams … Continued The post Tundra Esports and Team Falcons among BLAST Slam VI invites appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.01.2026 10:53 Uhr

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Streamer TimTheTatman partners with Roobet

Image Credit: Roobet Crypto casino and betting brand Roobet has partnered with popular streamer Timothy ‘TimTheTatman’ Betar, adding him to its roster of creators promoting the platform. The deal was announced through a series of social media posts last week. This included a video conversation between TimTheTatman and 100 Thieves co-founder Matthew ‘Nadeshot’ Haag where … Continued The post Streamer TimTheTatman partners with Roobet appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 20.01.2026 10:23 Uhr

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Karmine Corp and MIBR win regional RLCS Boston Major Open 2

Image credit: RLCS Karmine Corp and MIBR have continued their strong starts in this year’s Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) season with victories in the second regional opens for the RLCS Boston Major. The French esports organisation secured victory in Europe, while the Brazilian organisation won its first South American open of the season. Karmine … Continued The post Karmine Corp and MIBR win regional RLCS Boston Major Open 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 18:35 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals Championship Season 6 schedule and format revealed

Image Credits: NetEase NetEase has announced the schedule and format for Marvel Rivals Championship Season 6: Night at the Museum. Running from February 14th to March 15th, the Americas, EMEA, and Pacific teams will compete in their respective regions for 2026 Ignite Series Preseason and Stage 1 qualification. Fans can check out the complete information … Continued The post Marvel Rivals Championship Season 6 schedule and format revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 17:42 Uhr

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The biggest moments from the ALGS Year 5 Championship in Sapporo

The ALGS Trophy. Image Credit: Riccardo Lichene After four days of action and multiple surprises, Apex Legends has a new trio of world champions, representing orgless team Oblivion.  In front of a sold-out crowd of 14,000 at the Daiwa House Premier Dome in Sapporo, Japan, Oblivion took the title after nine gruelling games in the … Continued The post The biggest moments from the ALGS Year 5 Championship in Sapporo appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 17:36 Uhr

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5 reasons Dota 2’s player count surged in 2025 (and why it will continue in 2026)

Image credit: Valve Major patches always cause a surge of Dota 2 players, bringing in new players interested to learn the game or old players curious about the changes. Cosmetics have always been a hit with the community, increasing the number of Dota 2 players when Quartero’s Curios released. TI season always brings a fresh … Continued The post 5 reasons Dota 2’s player count surged in 2025 (and why it will continue in 2026) appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 17:35 Uhr

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CS2 cases: The skin gambling situation explained for 2026

Image credit: Valve CS2 cases are a billion-dollar industry, with dozens available for purchase on the Steam Marketplace.  All CS2 cases feature cosmetics for your in-game guns; however, the biggest allure for gambling on them is the slim chance of securing a coveted Gold item.  There is less than 0.3% chance that you unbox a … Continued The post CS2 cases: The skin gambling situation explained for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 16:50 Uhr

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Team Falcons calls up CS2 academy player NucleonZ for BLAST Bounty playoffs

Image credit: Team Falcons Team Falcons has called up Matej ‘NucleonZ‘ Trajkoski from its academy roster to compete in the BLAST Bounty Season 1 playoffs. The change to the Saudi-Arabian esports organisation’s Counter-Strike 2 roster comes as a result of Maksim ‘kyousuke‘ Lukin encountering “unresolved visa complications.” Update 19/01/2026: This article has been updated with … Continued The post Team Falcons calls up CS2 academy player NucleonZ fo

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 15:14 Uhr

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Best supports in MLBB: 10 heroes to offer a helping hand

Image credit: Moonton Support is an underrated but essential role in MLBB that can make or break a match.  There are several different types of supports, but most are either healers or utility.  The best supports in MLBB also have to roam just like the tanks.  Usually, supports are squishy heroes that are best played … Continued The post Best supports in MLBB: 10 heroes to offer a helping hand appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 14:37 Uhr

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2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals head to Vietnam

Image Credits: Riot Games, Wikimedia [ESI Illustration] Riot Games has announced that the 2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals will take place in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The tournament will run from March to May, with precise dates yet to be revealed. Previously, the 2025 League of Legends Championship Pacific Finals Weekend was also held … Continued The post 2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals head to Vietnam appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 14:08 Uhr

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Esports World Cup adds Trackmania to 2026 line-up

Image credit: Esports World Cup The Esports World Cup (EWC) has revealed arcade racing game Trackmania as the final title for its 2026 event. In addition to a tournament taking place as part of the multi-title esports event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has secured a multi-year deal with Ubisoft … Continued The post Esports World Cup adds Trackmania to 2026 line-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 14:00 Uhr

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5 Marvel Rival characters we want to see in Fortnite next

Image credit: Epic Games The last Fortnite Marvel Rivals crossover took place in December 2024 and lasted a month.  The leaked Marvel Rivals characters coming to Fortnite are Luna Snow and Magik.  Fans want Punisher to appear in Fortnite. While a Fortnite Marvel Rivals crossover is expected to start around February 14, this isn’t the … Continued The post 5 Marvel Rival characters we want to see in Fortnite next appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 13:48 Uhr

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5 major League of Legends roster moves that will impact the 2026 season

Image credit: Riot Games Gumayusi to HLE and Peyz to T1 is the biggest shift of the offseason. Inspired leaving FlyQuest was the biggest shock of the LCS offseason. Levi hangs up his mouse and keyboard after an incredible career. The 2026 LoL esports season is off to a flying start, with a couple of … Continued The post 5 major League of Legends roster moves that will impact the 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 13:03 Uhr

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Free Fire unveils 2026 esports roadmap

Image credit: Garena Free Fire has unveiled its esports roadmap for 2026, featuring two international events, regional circuits, a Clash Squad tournament, and significant investment into the United States. The 2026 esports season will begin with regional competitions across different regions around the world. So far, Garena has announced the schedule for Free Fire World … Continued The post Free Fire unveils 2026 esports roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 12:39 Uhr

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ALGS Year 6 roadmap: format, prize pool and LAN locations revealed

Image credit: ALGS The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) has revealed the full roadmap for the sixth edition of the battle royale title’s esports circuit. ALGS Year 6 features three LAN events taking place across the world, along with $7m (~£5.2m) in prize money up for grabs throughout the season. ALGS’ New Roadmap ALGS Year … Continued The post ALGS Year 6 roadmap: format, prize pool and LAN locations revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 12:20 Uhr

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FURIA secures statement win against Sentinels at VCT Americas Kickoff 2026

Image Credits: Stefan Wisnoski, Riot Games ENVY defeating Evil Geniuses doesn’t feel like an upset anymore after FURIA clean-swept two-time VALORANT Masters champion Sentinels at the VCT Americas Kickoff 2026. The Brazilian organisation won just one series in the entire 2025 VCT season, but its revamped line-up has already booked a spot in the Upper … Continued The post FURIA secures statement win against Sentinels at VCT Americas Kickoff 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 12:01 Uhr

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G2 Esports unveils League of Legends betting partnership with Winamax

Image Credit: G2 Esports European esports organisation G2 Esports has unveiled a multi-year partnership with French gambling company Winamax. The partnership will revolve around G2’s League of Legends team in the LEC, as well as its King League Germany (G2 FC) squad, making it the official betting partner for the organisation in those divisions. This … Continued The post G2 Esports unveils League of Legends betting partnership with Winamax appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 11:37 Uhr

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FiReSPORTS officially unveils 2027 CS2 Buenos Aires Major

Image credit: FiReSPORTS Argentinian esports tournament organiser FiReSPORTS has officially announced it will host a Counter-Strike 2 Major in 2027. The tournament organiser also confirmed that the crowning event for the Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit will take place in Buenos Aires. Following a report from Counter-Strike esports publication HLTV, FiReSPORTS officially confirmed it will host … Continued The post FiReSPORTS officially unveils 2027 CS2 Buenos Aires Major appeared first on

Esports Insider 19.01.2026 11:32 Uhr

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