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IEM Kraków 2026: Winners and losers

IEM Kraków 2026 has come to an end with Team Vitality adding another Tier 1 trophy to its ever-expanding collection. ESL’s first Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) event of the season featured the top 24 teams from January’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS), setting the scene for a highly competitive event. IEM’s Kraków debut saw teams cement their … Continued The post IEM Kraków 2026: Winners and losers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 17:42 Uhr

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Movistar KOI opens applications for League of Legends amateur team

Movistar KOI has launched an open application process for a new League of Legends amateur team. The Spanish organisation has shared a public Google Form on social media, inviting players to step forward and ‘be part of our amateur team’.  The initiative is aimed at finding ‘committed players’ who want to compete and grow within … Continued The post Movistar KOI opens applications for League of Legends amateur team appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 17:39 Uhr

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BLAST and ASUS renew partnership for six Tier 1 CS2 events in 2026

Tournament organiser BLAST has renewed its partnership with ASUS for the 2026 BLAST Premier season, which includes six Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 events. ASUS has been named the official monitor, PC, laptop, mouse and keyboard partner for the events, which are set to take place across three continents and five countries. “For two decades, ROG’s … Continued The post BLAST and ASUS renew partnership for six Tier 1 CS2 events in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 16:06 Uhr

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Every team that qualified for BLAST Slam VI Playoffs

BLAST Slam VI has entered the Playoffs following the conclusion of a dramatic Group and Play-In Stage. Starting from February 13th, 2026, the top six teams will go head-to-head in a single-bracket elimination for a place in the Grand Finals, where the winner will earn the lion’s share of a $1m (~£732,700) prize pool. The … Continued The post Every team that qualified for BLAST Slam VI Playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 14:35 Uhr

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“F1 Esports has never had an equal playground”: Codemasters Esports Coordinator sheds light on car performance

Dan Hawkins, F1 Esports Coordinator at Codemasters, has revealed that the F1 Esports scene has never featured an equal playing field due to the characteristics of the sim racing franchise’s physics models. As a result, specific in-game cars performed better than others, offering some drivers an advantage while competing in the official esports series of … Continued The post “F1 Esports has never had an equal playground”: Codemasters Esports Coordinator sheds light on car

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 14:15 Uhr

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Does PUBG: Blindspot have esports potential?

PUBG Blindspot is a close reinterpretation of Rainbow Six Siege, but with an isometric view, forcing the developers at Krafton to completely rethink tactical scenarios that are seen from historic FPS titles. With early access launched on February 5th, Esports Insider breaks down the game and also assesses the title’s competitive potential. PUBG Blindspot is … Continued The post Does PUBG: Blindspot have esports potential? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 14:00 Uhr

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The truth about Mina’s low winrate in Deadlock and why that’s a lie

Deadlock’s socialite vampire Mina Ha is one of the most talked-about characters in the game. She’s the character everyone seems to complain about online, calling her overpowered and unfun to play against. She’s been accused of everything from broken, oppressive, and the worst part of Deadlock, but the numbers tell a different story. Statistically, Mina … Continued The post The truth about Mina’s low winrate in Deadlock and why that’s a lie appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 12:56 Uhr

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Which teams have made it to the Six Invitational 2026 Playoffs?

Following the conclusion of the Group Stage, in which four teams have been eliminated, the Six Invitational 2026 Playoffs are already underway. 16 teams have moved on to the Playoffs to fight for a place in the Grand Finals at Paris’ Adidas Arena and be crowned this year’s champion. Following the results of the Group … Continued The post Which teams have made it to the Six Invitational 2026 Playoffs? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 12:51 Uhr

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Karmine Corp co-founder sells stake in company

Amine ‘Prime‘ Mekri has announced he has sold his stake in French esports organisation Karmine Corp after five years. The rapper joined the organisation as a founding member and joint owner in November 2020, joining Kamel ‘Kameto‘ Kebir and Zouhair ‘Kotei‘ Darji. Announced on February 9th, Prime reveals that he plans on moving to other … Continued The post Karmine Corp co-founder sells stake in company appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 12:40 Uhr

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Virtus.pro joins Honor of Kings esports partnership model

Virtus.pro has re-joined the Honor of Kings esports partnership model in 2026, earning a direct slot to the Honor of Kings Major League (KML). The KML is a newly introduced league formed by the merger of the ecosystem’s global Eastern and Western divisions. Last year, the KML West and East had a total of eight … Continued The post Virtus.pro joins Honor of Kings esports partnership model appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 12:26 Uhr

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Hawaii committee advances a bill banning prediction markets

Hawaii lawmakers have taken a step toward prohibiting prediction markets after a House committee unanimously advanced legislation that would classify such platforms as illegal gambling. Representative Scot Matayoshi introduced House Bill 2198, which on February 5th became the first state legislature in the country to advance a prediction market ban after passing the House Consumer … Continued The post Hawaii committee advances a bill banning prediction markets appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 09.02.2026 11:28 Uhr

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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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