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EYEBALLERS eliminates FaZe Clan from BLAST Bounty Season 1

Image credit: EYEBALLERS Swedish Counter-Strike 2 team EYEBALLERS has scored the first major upset of BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026. Led by three-time Major winner Jesper ‘JW‘ Wecksell, the team eliminated FaZe Clan in the opening round of the online closed qualifiers. EYEBALLERS Springs Surprise Currently ranked 31st in the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), EYEBALLERS … Continued The post EYEBALLERS eliminates FaZe Clan from BLAST Bounty Season 1 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 18:15 Uhr

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5 ways the Call of Duty series must reinvent itself before Battlefield 6 and REDSEC take over

Image credit: Activision Originally developed by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty debuted on PC in 2003. The series has become one of the largest in gaming, spawning several sequels, spin-offs, and battle royale titles.  In total, the Call of Duty series has sold roughly 500 million copies with over $30 billion in revenue since 2003. … Continued The post 5 ways the Call of Duty series must reinvent itself before Battlefield 6 and REDSEC take over appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 17:29 Uhr

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BLAST names EFM Global as logistics partner

Image credit: BLAST Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced a multi-year partnership with logistics company EFM Global. As a result of the deal, the company becomes the Official Global Logistics Partner for BLAST’s 2026 season. BLAST revealed that EFM Global will be integrated across its global event calendar by supporting the delivery of studios, fan … Continued The post BLAST names EFM Global as logistics partner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 17:23 Uhr

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Dominique Wilkins: It’s embarrassing for NBA stars to sit out dunk contest

Image credit: Kyle Terada, Imagn Images Some of the biggest names in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history want the current stars to make it a marquee event again. Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady made their pitches last week on NBC, and Slam Dunk legend Dominique Wilkins added to the conversation in an exclusive interview with … Continued The post Dominique Wilkins: It’s embarrassing for NBA stars to sit out dunk contest appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 17:16 Uhr

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Alkaren misses BLAST Bounty due to visa issues

Image credit: Esports World Cup Norwegian esports organisation HEROIC has announced Älımjan “Alkaren” Bıtımbai will miss the start of the 2026 Counter-Strike 2 season due to ‘unforeseen visa issues’. As a result, the Kazakhstani player won’t compete in the BLAST Bounty Season 1 closed qualifiers. Announced on January 13th, 2026, the organisation revealed it is … Continued The post Alkaren misses BLAST Bounty due to visa issues appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 16:56 Uhr

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Arc Raiders ‘first-person mode’ and ‘night vision’, show what Embark is up against

Arc Raiders looks better with shadows / Image credit: Embark A first-person Arc Raiders mod was created by a Redditor who gained access to the game console. An Arc Raiders ‘night vision’ tweak removed fog, shadows, and more.  Embark Studios issued a hotfix on January 11, removing the “NewConsole”, which was never intended as player-facing.  … Continued The post Arc Raiders ‘first-person mode’ and ‘night vision’, show what Embark is up against appeared firs

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 16:02 Uhr

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Riot Games partners with KitKat for 2026 VCT and Game Changers EMEA

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has announced Nestlé chocolate brand KitKat as an official partner of VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA for the 2026 season. As a part of the collaboration, fans will be able to enjoy KitKat-themed content throughout the broadcasts, including ‘fun advertisements’, in-game break segments, and exclusive event kits. “KitKat … Continued The post Riot Games partners with KitKat for 2026 VCT and Game Changers EMEA appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 16:00 Uhr

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Which Dota 2 heroes diverge the most from their lore?

This fragile bug is one of the strongest characters in Dota 2’s lore / Image credit: Valve Magnus’s abilities lean heavily into unexplained magnetism, despite his lore grounding him in warfare. Meepo, the weakest hero in lore, becomes one of the most dangerous characters in-game in the right hands. Elder Titan’s story is about repairing … Continued The post Which Dota 2 heroes diverge the most from their lore? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 14:54 Uhr

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Tom Dore appointed Managing Director of NSE

Image credit: British Esports The British Esports Federation has announced Tom Dore has been appointed as the new Managing Director of National Student Esports (NSE). In his new role, Dore will spearhead the development and growth of university esports within the UK. Dore takes on the Managing Director position at NSE as part of a … Continued The post Tom Dore appointed Managing Director of NSE appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 14:29 Uhr

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Fnatic announces collaboration with Void Gaming

Image credit: Fnatic London-based organisation Fnatic has announced a collaboration with controller manufacturer Void Gaming. A special edition of the GENESIS controller, themed after the esports team, will be available for pre-order starting January 15th. The controller is priced at £72 on Void Gaming’s website and will be available to reserve until February 20th. The … Continued The post Fnatic announces collaboration with Void Gaming appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 14:16 Uhr

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5 changes we want Riot to make to Summoner’s Rift in LoL’s next big update

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has confirmed that Summoner’s Rift will receive new visuals and gameplay updates. Potential changes could include both minor adjustments, such as removing elevation and adding a flipped map option. Jungle design remains a key area of focus, with possible upgrades centered on making camps more reactive to player actions … Continued The post 5 changes we want Riot to make to Summoner’s Rift in LoL’s next big update appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 13:34 Uhr

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CS2 marketplace Skinport acquires Skinbid assets

Image credit: Skinport Counter-Strike 2 skin marketplace Skinport has acquired the assets of fellow skin marketplace SkinBid, following the latter’s declaration of bankruptcy in November 2025. As a result of the deal, Skinport plans to relaunch SkinBid as a marketplace that fully complies with EU regulations and offers consumer protection. Announced on January 12th, the … Continued The post CS2 marketplace Skinport acquires Skinbid assets appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 13:25 Uhr

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5 agents that could dominate the VALORANT meta in 2026

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT’s meta changes regularly. Clove continues to dominate the pick and win rate ladders in ranked play, yet they aren’t among the best agents entering the 2026 season. Neon and Jett are the best duelists in the current meta. Sova is a versatile initiator, while Sage and Omen are at the … Continued The post 5 agents that could dominate the VALORANT meta in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 13:03 Uhr

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PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 team invites revealed

Image credit: PGL PGL has revealed the 16 teams competing in its first Counter-Strike 2 tournament of the 2026 season. Taking place from February 14th to 22nd, PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 will feature 14 of the top 16 teams from January’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS). Defending PGL Cluj-Napoca champion MOUZ has accepted its invitation to return … Continued The post PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 team invites revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:47 Uhr

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Pokémon Champions could redefine Nintendo esports – but only if the full roster is present

Four fan-favourite Pokémon lined up in a row in Pokémon Champions / Image credit: Nintendo Pokémon Champions is an upcoming competitive game that will focus on multiplayer battling with a wide range of mechanics. The entire Pokédex won’t be available in Pokémon Champions at its 2026 release, though more Pokémon could be added in future … Continued The post Pokémon Champions could redefine Nintendo esports – but only if the full roster is present appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:41 Uhr

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Riot Games unveils Americas Cup ahead of First Stand

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games has announced it will host a new cross-regional esports event for the Americas ahead of First Stand, League of Legends’ first global event of the 2026 esports calendar. Announced during the LCS’ 2026 season presentation, the Americas Cup will see the second and third-place teams from the LCS and … Continued The post Riot Games unveils Americas Cup ahead of First Stand appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:28 Uhr

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Nongshim RedForce replaces Loops at KIS Season 4

Image credit: Level Infinite The sole Western team competing at the 2026 Honor of Kings Invitational Season (KIS) 4, Loops, has withdrawn from the tournament, Level Infinite announced on X (Twitter). As a result, South Korean organisation Nongshim RedForce, the champion of the Honor of Kings Major (KME) East, will fill the vacant spot. In … Continued The post Nongshim RedForce replaces Loops at KIS Season 4 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:27 Uhr

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2XKO console and Season 1 global launch times revealed

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has revealed the 2XKO global release times for the tag-team fighting game on console as well as its Season 1 launch. The League of Legends spin-off FGC title will be available from January 20th, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game will release with cross-platform play … Continued The post 2XKO console and Season 1 global launch times revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:22 Uhr

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LYON fields top-lane substitute amid Zamudo visa issues

Image Credit: Riot Games South American esports organisation LYON has announced it will field a substitute top laner at the start of the 2026 LCS season. In a post on the team’s social media channels, LYON COO and founder Carlos ‘Biblos‘ Gibran Ricardo Larrea unveiled that starting top laner Frankie ‘Zamudo‘ Lin received a negative … Continued The post LYON fields top-lane substitute amid Zamudo visa issues appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:12 Uhr

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Friendly Campers replaces NRG at BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026

Image credit: BLAST BLAST has announced that Polish Counter-Strike 2 team Friendly Campers will replace NRG at BLAST Bounty Season 1, the first Tier 1 tournament of the 2026 season. As a result of the change, Friendly Campers will take the slot vacated by the North American organisation and play against HEROIC in the round … Continued The post Friendly Campers replaces NRG at BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 11:11 Uhr

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Georgia lawmakers prepare new push to legalise online sports betting

Image credit: Shutterstock Georgia lawmakers are preparing another attempt to legalise gambling in the state, with a new bill anticipated to focus on online sports betting, pending voter approval. In October, a House committee heard testimony from both proponents and opponents of legalisation. The measure’s proponents contend that regulating and taxing online sports betting could … Continued The post Georgia lawmakers prepare new push to legalise online sports betting appeared first

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 10:30 Uhr

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DATA.BET adds deeper basketball player props via Odds Composer deal

Image Credit: DATA.BET DATA.BET has partnered with sports data provider Odds Composer to add a greater variety of basketball player props to its sportsbook solution. Additional individual player markets are introduced by the integration and can be used for both pre-match and live betting. Operators utilising DATA.BET’S platform can now provide more comprehensive coverage of … Continued The post DATA.BET adds deeper basketball player props via Odds Composer deal appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 10:13 Uhr

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SONIX adds Laurent Bischof to its Board of Directors

Image Credits: SONIX, Laurent Bischof [ESI Illustration] Gaming and esports communication platform SONIX has announced the appointment of Laurent Bischof to its Board of Directors. Bischof is a venture capitalist and tech entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. He also serves as a member of the advisory board for French esports organisation Team Vitality. … Continued The post SONIX adds Laurent Bischof to its Board of Directors appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 09:03 Uhr

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paiN Gaming suspends League of Legends player TitaN following sexual harassment allegations

Image Credit: LoL Esports Brazilian esports organisation paiN Gaming has removed League of Legends player Alexandre ‘TitaN’ Lima from its competitive lineup following allegations of sexual harassment and the sharing of intimate content. The decision came after multiple allegations were made against the player, with five women reportedly accusing TitaN of misconduct. The case was … Continued The post paiN Gaming suspends League of Legends player TitaN following sexual harassment allegations

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 02:48 Uhr

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