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“No expectations”: Chronicle on his VCT 2026 run with Team Vitality

Image credit: Riot Games (ESI Illustration) Over the last five years, Timofey ‘Chronicle’ Khromov has established himself as one of the most accomplished VALORANT athletes in the history of the esports title. However, after three successful years of competing for Fnatic, he decided to follow the footsteps of his former teammate, Nikita ‘Derke’ Sirmitev, and … Continued The post “No expectations”: Chronicle on his VCT 2026 run with Team Vitality appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 16:58 Uhr

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Dallas Fuel returns to Overwatch with revamped roster

Image credit: Dallas Fuel Dallas Fuel has unveiled its roster competing in the 2026 Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) season. The team, owned by North American esports organisation ENVY, will begin its season at the OWCS Pre-Season Bootcamp taking place from February 12th to 15th. Announced on January 22nd, the roster marks Dallas Fuel’s return to … Continued The post Dallas Fuel returns to Overwatch with revamped roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 16:40 Uhr

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Cloud9 signs Demon1 for VCT Americas Kickoff

Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff, Riot Games North American esports organisation Cloud9 has signed Maximilian ‘Demon1‘ Mazanov as a substitute for its VALORANT roster. Demon1 joins the organisation after Francis ‘OXY‘ Hoang returned home following the recent passing of his mother. Announced on January 22nd, 2026, Demon1 will compete for Cloud9 during the second week of … Continued The post Cloud9 signs Demon1 for VCT Americas Kickoff appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 15:14 Uhr

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PS5/Xbox owners: 5 ways to ease into 2KXO

Image credit: Riot Games 2XKO is a free-to-play 2v2 fighting game developed by Riot Games. It’s been in several beta tests over the past two years, with the closed beta being well-received. 2XKO is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. There are 12 characters to choose from to mark Season 1’s … Continued The post PS5/Xbox owners: 5 ways to ease into 2KXO appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 15:02 Uhr

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Counter-Strike 2 Premier Season 4: Everything you need to know about the update

Desert in CS2 / Image credit: CS2/Steam Premier Season 4 was released in Counter-Strike 2 in late January, offering a variety of exciting changes to switch up gameplay. Anubis has been added to the map pool, though Train was removed. The MP5-SD and MP7 both received damage buffs in Premier Season 4. The armoury and … Continued The post Counter-Strike 2 Premier Season 4: Everything you need to know about the update appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 13:52 Uhr

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1: All boss locations and drop items

Image credit: Epic Games Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, called ‘Pacific Break’, began on November 30 and takes inspiration from Hollywood and the US West Coast. The new chapter introduces several gameplay enhancements, including the ability to roll when knocked down, a wingsuit, a revamped user interface, and more. Three bosses are currently roaming the … Continued The post Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1: All boss locations and drop items appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 13:22 Uhr

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FlyQuest unveils partnership with trading platform Tradeify

Image credit: FlyQuest North American esports organisation FlyQuest has announced a partnership with online trading platform Tradeify. The deal will see both parties collaborate on a range of activations taking place at several events throughout 2026. The organisation reveals that the deal will cover all of its esports rosters and content creators, and aims to … Continued The post FlyQuest unveils partnership with trading platform Tradeify appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 13:20 Uhr

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IEM Kraków 2026 preview

IEM Krakow 2026 promotional trailer screenshot / Image credit: Intel and ESL The CS2 IEM Kraków 2026 is a Tier-1 event taking place in the Polish city, Kraków from January 28 to February 6. It boasts a $1.25 million total prize pool, $1 million going to the teams and £250,000 acting as a club reward. … Continued The post IEM Kraków 2026 preview appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 12:56 Uhr

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PlayVS acquires youth esports platform Vanta Esports

Image credit: PlayVS North American collegiate esports platform PlayVS has acquired fellow esports platform Vanta Esports to improve access to esports competition and coaching. The acquisition aims to build a more comprehensive collegiate esports ecosystem spanning K-12 schools and colleges across North America. PlayVS’s acquisition of Vanta Esports adds 3,000 K-12 schools to the platform’s … Continued The post PlayVS acquires youth esports platform Vanta Esports appeared first

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 12:42 Uhr

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2XKO announces 2026 esports calendar

Image Credit: Riot Games Following 2XKO’s launch on console earlier this month, Riot Games has unveiled the entire 2026 esports roadmap for the FGC title. The competitive circuit, also known as the 2XKO Competitive Series, will include five major events and 15 Challenger tournaments, all sponsored by Riot and in partnership with community organisers. After … Continued The post 2XKO announces 2026 esports calendar appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 12:14 Uhr

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Rocket League commemorates esports champions with RLCS in-game banners

Image credit: Rocket League Esports Rocket League has unveiled a set of in-game banners celebrating the winners of Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) tournaments. Banners commemorating the winners from the 2025 season arrived to the car football title on January 22nd, 2026, as part of the v2.64 update. Arriving to the Champions Field pitch, banners … Continued The post Rocket League commemorates esports champions with RLCS in-game banners appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 11:52 Uhr

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Call of Duty Warzone unveils $1.2m Resurgence Series

Image credit: Activision Activision has unveiled a new esports circuit for its free-to-play battle royale title Call of Duty: Warzone. The Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series will take place from February to July, with $1.2m (~£888,630) in prize money up for grabs across three LAN events. Beginning on February 9th, 2026, online qualifiers for … Continued The post Call of Duty Warzone unveils $1.2m Resurgence Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 11:24 Uhr

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KSA targets wider network behind illegal gambling

Image Credit: Jan van der Wolf The 2026 enforcement strategy of the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) will now include companies that assist unlicensed gambling sites in reaching Dutch players. The KSA stated that it plans to increase oversight of the ‘entire ecosystem’ surrounding illicit gambling, including important business partners and technical suppliers, in its … Continued The post KSA targets wider network behind illegal gambling appeared first on Espor

Esports Insider 23.01.2026 10:57 Uhr

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British Esports outlines Esports Nations Cup bid

Image credit: British Esports National esports body British Esports has revealed plans to secure National Team Partner status for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. The body, alongside several notable stakeholders from esports and traditional sport, aims to field a national team at the upcoming multinational event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stakeholders supporting the … Continued The post British Esports outlines Esports Nations Cup bid appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 18:22 Uhr

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League of Legends: Best Evelynn skins in 2026

Evelynn is a Jungler and assassin in League of Legends / Image credit: Riot Games and League of Legends Evelynn is a character who has been in League of Legends since it was released back in 2009.  At the time of writing, Evelynn has 16 skins, including her original skin.  Most of Evelynn’s skins can … Continued The post League of Legends: Best Evelynn skins in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 18:06 Uhr

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ESL FACEIT Group names CHEXX as betting partner

Image credit: ESL FACEIT Group ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced a partnership with online casino and sports betting platform CHEXX. As a result of the deal, the platform will become EFG’s official betting partner for its Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 esports tournaments taking place throughout 2026. The collaboration marks CHEXX’s first foray into … Continued The post ESL FACEIT Group names CHEXX as betting partner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 17:59 Uhr

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Will Fortnite ever die? Probably not anytime soon

South Park outfits in Fortnite / Image credit: Fortnite Fortnite is one of the most popular multiplayer games in history, though many gamers believe that it’s beginning to lose its popularity. Despite launching over eight years ago, Fortnite: Battle Royale still has a massive player count day to day in 2026. The constant events and … Continued The post Will Fortnite ever die? Probably not anytime soon appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 17:37 Uhr

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Best VALORANT team comps in Season V26, Act One

Image credit: Riot Games In this gunplay-focused meta, well-rounded, map-specific team compositions and coordination are key to winning ranked games. Reduced utility makes each ability more impactful, rewarding comps that layer information, suppression, and smokes effectively.  Maps like Abyss, Corrode, and Pearl favor fast-paced approaches, while structured control and utility dominate Bind, Split, and Haven. … Continued The post Best VALORANT team comps in Season V26, Act One appear

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 16:59 Uhr

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“I believe in everyone on the team”: Gentle Mates’ marteen at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Image credit: Riot Games (ESI Illustration) After two years under the Karmine Corp (KC) banner, VALORANT athlete Martin ‘marteen’ Pátek joined Gentle Mates for the 2026 VCT season. Despite Gentle Mates being relegated to Challengers following a disappointing 2025 season, the removal of KOI from VCT EMEA has given the organisation a second chance in … Continued The post “I believe in everyone on the team”: Gentle Mates’ marteen at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 16:05 Uhr

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ESL confirms CS2 Pro Tour matches will use latest patch

Image credit: ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has announced that all future matches of the ESL Pro Tour will use the latest Counter-Strike 2 patch released on January 21st, 2026. Starting with the remaining matches of the IEM Rio 2026 Global Qualifier, all future online and LAN tournaments forming part of the CS2 circuit will … Continued The post ESL confirms CS2 Pro Tour matches will use latest patch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 15:39 Uhr

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Supergaming and LOUD parent company launch mobile battle royale game Prime Rush

Image Credit: SuperGaming Indian game developer SuperGaming has announced an early access launch of its new mobile battle royale game, Prime Rush, in partnership with Spacecaps, the parent company of Brazilian esports team LOUD. The game will be initially launched in Brazil, followed by a wider release in Latin America. Registration is open in Brazil, … Continued The post Supergaming and LOUD parent company launch mobile battle royale game Prime Rush appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 15:02 Uhr

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Alliance signs MaiL09 to CS2 roster on season-long loan

Image credit: Alliance European esports organisation Alliance has signed Liam ‘MaiL09‘ Tügel to its Counter-Strike 2 roster on a season-long loan from Metizport. The 16-year-old Swedish rifler will debut for the organisation at the first United 21 x Esplay Challenge taking place from January 23rd to 25th, 2026. Announced on January 22nd, MaiL09 joins Alliance … Continued The post Alliance signs MaiL09 to CS2 roster on season-long loan appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 14:46 Uhr

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Arc Raiders’ success means upcoming roadmap needs dual PvP, PvE focus

Whatever’s down the road, PvP and PvE are both needed / Image credit: Embark Arc Raiders is now effectively a PvP and PvE game, based on how you play and how hostile you are.  The game’s duality is part of the reason for ongoing success and high player numbers.    Arc Raiders’ future roadmaps will need … Continued The post Arc Raiders’ success means upcoming roadmap needs dual PvP, PvE focus appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 14:14 Uhr

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Blacklyte and Fnatic announce co-branded gaming chair

Image Credit: BlackLyte Gaming furniture company Blacklyte has announced its latest partnership with UK-based esports team Fnatic. The two brands have come together to unveil an all-new, exclusive, co-branded Athena Pro gaming chair, which features the esports team’s iconic orange and black colours. The gaming chair is now available for purchase on Blacklyte’s website, and … Continued The post Blacklyte and Fnatic announce co-branded gaming chair appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:33 Uhr

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