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5 most exciting rookies to watch in 2026 VCT EMEA

Image credit: Riot Games The 2026 VCT EMEA season features a fresh wave of rookies making their Tier-One debuts. These players earned attention through their strong Challengers runs and Ascension performances. Each rookie offers something different, from raw mechanical skill to tactical flexibility and team-focused play. A rookie’s impact may vary early on, but all … Continued The post 5 most exciting rookies to watch in 2026 VCT EMEA appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 15:51 Uhr

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Deadlock beginner tips: What every new player should learn first

Every key player in Deadlock balances fighting and objectives / Image credit: Valve Securing and denying souls during the laning phase is a beginner’s priority in Deadlock. During the mid-game, prioritise catching waves before finding additional souls through jungle camps and breakables. Beginners should start familiarising themselves with Deadlock’s movement system early on. Smart itemisation … Continued The post Deadlock beginner tips: What every new player should learn first appeared fi

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 15:25 Uhr

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Delta Force launches Pro League in China with 24 teams

A still from the Delta Force Invitational 2025. Image credit: Garena FPS title Delta Force has announced the inaugural Operations Pro League, a league in China that features some of the country’s top esports organisations. The league is set to span across two seasons in 2026, spring and summer, culminating in a World Cup. Delta … Continued The post Delta Force launches Pro League in China with 24 teams appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 14:36 Uhr

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“We still need to try and find our identity as a team”: Team Heretics’ neilzinho reflects on roster rebuild

Image credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games Following Team Heretics’ loss against NAVI at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026, Head Coach Neil ‘neilzinho’ Finlay still sees room for growth for his revamped roster. “We still need to try and find our identity as a team,” shared neilzinho in an interview with Esports Insider.  ”We had a really strong … Continued The post “We still need to try and find our identity as a team”: Team Heretics’ neilzinho reflects on roster rebuild appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 14:30 Uhr

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5 ways to get back into RuneScape in 2026

Image credit: Jagex RuneScape, developed by Jagex, is an MMORPG that first debuted in 2001. You can play the classic version or the latest version, RuneScape 3. The games let you explore huge open worlds, either solo or with a group of friends if you wish. There is a paid option that gives you access … Continued The post 5 ways to get back into RuneScape in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 14:20 Uhr

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T1 announces two Home Ground events for 2026

Image Credits: T1 The T1 Home Ground is set to return as part of the LCK Roadshow, which will take place twice in 2026. The event, hosted by South Korean powerhouse T1, will occur twice this year — April and August — during the 2026 LCK Season. As part of T1 Home Ground, multiple fan-focused … Continued The post T1 announces two Home Ground events for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 13:48 Uhr

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Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals to take place on February 1st

Image credit: Tekken The Top 8 of the Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals will take place on February 1st, 2026, to round off the fighting game’s annual esports circuit. Taking place in Malmö, Sweden from January 30th to February 1st, the event is the culmination of the Tekken World Tour 2025. The event features … Continued The post Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals to take place on February 1st appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 13:36 Uhr

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Six Invitation 2026 preview

Shot of Shaiiko from the Six Invitational 2026 Hype Trailer / Image credit: Rainbow Six Esports The Six Invitational 2026 will take place in Paris, from February 2 to February 15. The event begins with a group stage, with 20 teams placed in four groups, before advancing to the playoffs. You can watch the Six … Continued The post Six Invitation 2026 preview appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 13:11 Uhr

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Rocket League: What’s behind its recent surge in popularity?

Image credit: Epic Games Rocket League is an arcade racing game developed by Psyonix that first came out in 2015, becoming free-to-play in 2020 after being bought by Epic Games. Players control a rocket-powered car to dribble a ball into a goal. For a few years, Rocket League has been flagging in terms of playerbase … Continued The post Rocket League: What’s behind its recent surge in popularity? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 12:40 Uhr

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CDL Major 1 2026 Twitch drops: All rewards and how to earn

Image credit: Call of Duty League The Call of Duty League (CDL) has revealed a range of Twitch drops available to earn during the CDL Major 1 2026 event. In total, 10 in-game rewards are up for grabs during the opening LAN event of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season, taking place from … Continued The post CDL Major 1 2026 Twitch drops: All rewards and how to earn appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 12:38 Uhr

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Blockchain platform Avalanche launches $1m builder competition, Build Games

Image credit: avax.network Blockchain platform Avalanche has officially launched Build Games, a $1m (~£725,000) global builder competition for developers and teams building gaming products. The programme, which opened for applications on January 20th, 2026, will run for six weeks. An exact date for the compeition hasd yet to be announced. According to Avalanche, the competition … Continued The post Blockchain platform Avalanche launches $1m builder competition, Build Games appeared first o

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 12:15 Uhr

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ALGS reveals the most popular weapons used during Year 5 Championship

Image credit: Joe Brady, Electronic Arts via smugmug Electronic Arts (EA) has revealed the most popular weapons used, based on kill count, during the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championships. Out of the 29 weapons in Apex Legends, 10 guns became a regular pick-up for the game’s season-ending spectacle. According to EA, the … Continued The post ALGS reveals the most popular weapons used during Year 5 Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 12:00 Uhr

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Red Bull partners with ESL for IEM Kraków 2026

Image credit: ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has named energy drink brand Red Bull as a partner for IEM Kraków 2026. The brand becomes the official energy drink partner of the Tier 1 Counter-Strike tournament, which is taking place in the Polish city from January 28th to February 8th. Announced on social media, details on … Continued The post Red Bull partners with ESL for IEM Kraków 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 11:22 Uhr

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Arena of Valor Pro League Summer 2026 revealed through GALCHANIE music video

Image credit: Garena The Arena of Valor Pro League (ROV) Summer 2026 has officially been announced through a music video featuring popular Thai singer GALCHANIE. Titled “Dawn of Dreams” (translated from Thai), the video revealed that the tournament is set to kick off on January 31st. ROV Pro League Summer 2026 will feature nine teams … Continued The post Arena of Valor Pro League Summer 2026 revealed through GALCHANIE music video appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 11:16 Uhr

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Michigan sees growth in iGaming and online sports betting revenue in 2025

Image Credit: MGM Grand Detroit 2025 was a record year for Michigan’s online gambling industry, with $3.8b (£2.7b) in gross receipts from regulated iGaming and online sports betting. That sum showed a nearly 30% increase from 2024, highlighting the size of the state’s now-established online gambling industry. With nearly $400m (£290m) in online gambling receipts, … Continued The post Michigan sees growth in iGaming and online sports betting revenue in 2025 appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 11:05 Uhr

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Cloud9 issues statement on letting R6 roster explore options

Image credit: Cloud9 Esports organisation Cloud9 has issued a statement clarifying the state of its Rainbow Six Siege X roster. Cloud9’s statement retracts comments made in a previous post suggesting that it was dropping its players, which the organisation has since confirmed is not true. In its statement, Cloud9 sought to set the record straight … Continued The post Cloud9 issues statement on letting R6 roster explore options appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 10:51 Uhr

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Brazil declares over €5.8bn in gambling revenue in market’s first year

Image Credit: Tallita Maynara For the first full year of Brazil’s regulated betting market, the country’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of R$37bn (£5bn/€5.8bn) for 2025. According to data shared with publication SBC Noticias, the amount represents the money made after Brazil’s regulated gambling system was formally implemented … Continued The post Brazil declares over €5.8bn in gambling revenue in market’s first year appeared

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 10:51 Uhr

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Content creator Swagg to host FaZe Clan Call of Duty Warzone tryouts

Image credits: FaZe Clan Content creator Kris ‘Swagg‘ Lamberson has announced that he will be hosting Call of Duty: Warzone tryouts for FaZe Clan. The FaZe x Nuke Squad Warzone Showcase offers $1,000 (~£725) in winnings, while als giving aspiring esports athletes the chance to represent the organisation at the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) … Continued The post Content creator Swagg to host FaZe Clan Call of Duty Warzone tryouts appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 19:16 Uhr

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Five players to watch at IEM Kraków 2026

Image credit: Diana Duarte, BLAST Following the post-Major break, IEM Kraków 2026 is the first event of the year hosted by ESL, marking the start of the ESL Pro Tour. The top 24 teams in Valve’s first-person shooter will compete in the Polish city for a chance to win a share of $1m (~£726,850) in … Continued The post Five players to watch at IEM Kraków 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 18:26 Uhr

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Highguard: What does success look like?

Highguard Steam page screenshot, showcasing three heroes / Image credit: Wildlight Entertainment Highguard is a 3v3 hero shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, whose founders were previously a part of Respawn and developers of Apex Legends. Highguard became controversial following its trailer that closed the 2025 Game Awards. Initial reviews for Highguard have been negative, with Mostly … Continued The post Highguard: What does success look like? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 17:15 Uhr

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“2-4, it’s manageable” SK Gaming’s Wunder discusses LEC Versus performance so far

SK Gaming Top Laner Wunder at the LEc Versus 2026. Photo by Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games In an interview with Esports Insider, SK Gaming top laner Martin ‘Wunder‘ Nordahl Hansen reflected on his win over Karmine Corp Blue in LEC Versus 2026 and the team’s current position. The victory moves SK Gaming to a 2-4 record … Continued The post “2-4, it’s manageable” SK Gaming’s Wunder discusses LEC Versus performance so far appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 16:48 Uhr

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Fortnite Simpsons vs South Park: Which wins out?

Image credit: Epic Games/Daryl Baxter Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, has been available on consoles and PCs since July 2017. The Simpsons collab was a mini-season that lasted throughout November 2025. Fortnite’s entire map transformed into Springfield, the show’s main setting, featuring bosses, characters, and more. The South Park collab, called Born in Chaos, arrived … Continued The post Fortnite Simpsons vs South Park: Which wins out? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 15:55 Uhr

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Overwatch 2 gets its own special Blizzard Showcase event

Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the schedule for its 2026 Blizzard Showcase, with the Overwatch 2 joining the existing line-up of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Hearthstone. This year’s edition will celebrate the developer’s 35th anniversary, and offer fans a look at the plans for its catalogue of games in the … Continued The post Overwatch 2 gets its own special Blizzard Showcase event appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 14:39 Uhr

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Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap: January to April maps, events, updates & more

Embark has signalled substantial updates for Arc Raiders in 2026 / Image credit: Embark Studios Four new Arc Raiders content updates have been revealed for January to April 2026, named Headwinds, Shrouded Sky, Flashpoint, and Riven Tides. January’s Headwinds kicks off on January 27 and is the ‘smallest’ in terms of listed content changes, and … Continued The post Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap: January to April maps, events, updates & more appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 13:47 Uhr

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