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Hearthstone announces 2026 esports plans

Image credit: Blizzard Blizzard has unveiled the full roadmap for Hearthstone‘s 2026 esports circuit, including new tournaments and larger prize pools. In addition to new tournaments taking place throughout the year, the developer and publisher confirmed the Hearthstone World Championship will take place at BlizzCon next September. For 2026, Hearthstone will expand its Masters Tour … Continued The post Hearthstone announces 2026 esports plans appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 12:43 Uhr

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Valve releases CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major champions autograph capsule

Image credit: StarLadder Valve has released a Counter-Strike 2 champions autograph capsule following the conclusion of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. Budapest Major champions Team Vitality have received another set of in-game signatures from its players celebrating its victory at the final Tier 1 event of the 2025 season. Team Vitality’s victory over FaZe Clan … Continued The post Valve releases CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major champions autograph capsule appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 11:29 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals teases major Ignite esports circuit news

Image credit: NetEase Games NetEase has officially revealed that Marvel Rivals Ignite, the hero shooter’s esports scene, will return for a 2026 circuit. The developer’s announcement hints that changes will be coming to the new season, promising a ‘more professional’ and ‘mature’ competition format. NetEase has kept the announcement intentionally vague, offering little insight into … Continued The post Marvel Rivals teases major Ignite esports circuit new

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 11:10 Uhr

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BETBY introduces 24/7 Live Chess betting ahead of FIDE World Championships

Image Credit: BETBY BETBY​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ has launched a 24/7 live chess content solution, supported by a proprietary in-house live model. The project, which aims to resolve the problem of no continuous events, wants to make chess a vertically scalable, always-on betting ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌market. In order to give operators a consistent stream of content, BETBY concentrated on chess … Continued The post BETBY introduces 24/7 Live Chess betting ahead of FIDE World Championships appeared first

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 10:23 Uhr

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MOUZ exits VALORANT, citing misalignment with current VCT structure

Image Credit: MOUZ German esports organisation MOUZ has announced that it will no longer continue competing in VALORANT, ending a four-year stint in Riot Games’ tactical shooter. In a statement published on the team’s X account (formerly Twitter), the organisation said that the current structure of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) does not align with … Continued The post MOUZ exits VALORANT, citing misalignment with current VCT structure appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 01:56 Uhr

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Team Spirit makes CS2 roster changes after StarLadder Budapest Major loss

Image Credit: BLAST/Stephanie Lindgren Team Spirit has announced changes to its Counter-Strike 2 roster following the conclusion of the StarLadder Budapest Major and an internal review of its results across the 2025 season. According to an announcement from the organisation, Leonid ‘chopper’ Vishnyakov and Ivan ‘zweih’ Gogin have been removed from the team’s starting lineup … Continued The post Team Spirit makes CS2 roster changes after StarLadder Budapest Major loss appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 01:53 Uhr

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What is League Next? Riot’s reported overhaul of League of Legends explained

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games is reportedly working on a major overhaul of League of Legends — internally referred to as ‘League Next’ — with a release target of 2027. According to a report from Bloomberg by video game reporter Cecilia D’Anastasio, the project was described by five current and former employees as the … Continued The post What is League Next? Riot’s reported overhaul of League of Legends explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 23:46 Uhr

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Faker confident T1 can defeat Elon Musk’s proposed Grok AI in League of Legends match

Image Credit: Yonhap News Agency South Korea’s esports icon Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok, midlaner for League of Legends team T1, said he was confident his team could defeat an artificial intelligence opponent proposed by Elon Musk in a potential exhibition match next year. Speaking during a press conference reported by local media in Seoul on December … Continued The post Faker confident T1 can defeat Elon Musk’s proposed Grok AI in League of Legends match appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 22:27 Uhr

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Tetris aims to be an Olympic esport after Red Bull World Final

Image Credits: Tetris After hosting one of the largest Tetris events to date, the game has set its sights on an even bigger goal, securing approval for Tetris as an Olympic esport. Taking place earlier this month, the 2025 Red Bull Tetris World Final in Dubai saw Tetris players compete at the Dubai Frame, using … Continued The post Tetris aims to be an Olympic esport after Red Bull World Final appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 19:03 Uhr

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Splitgate 2 relaunches as Splitgate: Arena Reloaded

Image credit: 1047 Games 1047 Games has relaunched its portal arena shooter under a new name called Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, bringing new features to the game. The game returns after Splitgate 2 went back to beta following an underwhelming reception from its initial launch in June 2025. What’s New in Splitgate Arena Reloaded? Many revisions … Continued The post Splitgate 2 relaunches as Splitgate: Arena Reloaded appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 18:33 Uhr

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apEX net worth: How much money has Dan “apEX” Madesclaire won during his esports career?

ApEX at the BLAST Open Spring 2025 / Image credit: Liquipedia Dan “apEX” Madesclaire is a French professional Counter-Strike 2 player who has been active since 2010. He has earned $2.19 million from 246 tournaments and currently plays for Team Vitality as the in-game leader. His most financially successful year has been 2025, with winnings … Continued The post apEX net worth: How much money has Dan “apEX” Madesclaire won during his esports career? appeared first on

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 16:54 Uhr

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5 best Dota 2 matches of 2025

Image credit: Valve We based the Dota 2 matches on their popularity, how closely contested they were, and the narrative surrounding them. Many of the best matches come from The International (Dota 2 TI), such as Team Falcons vs. Xtreme Gaming in the Grand Finals. Tier 1 events like PGL Wallachia and DreamLeague had some … Continued The post 5 best Dota 2 matches of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 15:18 Uhr

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Rainbow Six drops esport bundles for CAG Osaka and Spacestation Gaming

Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has revealed the latest R6 Share bundles arriving at Rainbow Six Siege X, bringing more esports-themed cosmetics to the tactical shooter. The bundles feature in-game cosmetics such as drone skins, gun charms and operator card backgrounds themed around its partnered teams CAG Osaka and Spacestation Gaming. The bundles are available to … Continued The post Rainbow Six drops esport bundles for CAG Osaka and Spacestation Gaming appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 14:52 Uhr

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PUBG announces 2026 esports roadmap

Image credit: PUBG Esports Battle royale title PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has unveiled its esports roadmap for the 2026 season. Next year includes an expanded tournament calendar in addition to an increase in support funds and prize pool, with the aim of improving the ecosystem’s sustainability. 2026 marks the eighth season of the PUBG esports circuit. … Continued The post PUBG announces 2026 esports roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 14:43 Uhr

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Philippines and Malaysia win MLBB gold medals at SEA Games 2025

Image credit: MOONTON The male and female medal events for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) at the 33rd SEA Games have concluded, with the Philippines and Malaysia securing gold medals, respectively. For both teams, the medals were historic. For the Philippines, this marked the country’s fourth consecutive gold in MLBB’s men’s category. Malaysia, on the … Continued The post Philippines and Malaysia win MLBB gold medals at SEA Games 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 14:27 Uhr

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Are multiplayer game graphics getting worse? Yes, and here’s why

Battle royale competitors in PUBG art / Image credit: PUBG Technology has advanced, but video games released in the last few years don’t look that much better. Targeting 60 FPS is one reason graphics aren’t more advanced. Developers are trying to release games on older consoles like the PS4, preventing current graphic technology from reaching … Continued The post Are multiplayer game graphics getting worse? Yes, and here’s why appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 13:57 Uhr

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A Guide to VCT Americas Kickoff 2026

Image credit: VALORANT Esports NA via X VCT Americas Kickoff 2026 will take place from January 15th to February 15th, marking the region’s first esports event in the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). In addition to featuring Kickoff’s new triple-elimination format, the tournament will offer its 12 teams the chance to qualify for Masters Santiago, … Continued The post A Guide to VCT Americas Kickoff 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 13:41 Uhr

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VCT Pacific player Ban suspended for breaching match-fixing rules

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT player Joseph ‘Ban‘ Seung-min has received a 12-month suspension from all Riot Games-sanctioned events after breaching rules surrounding match-fixing and match manipulation. Following a four-month investigation, the former Global Esports player was found guilty of breaching Riot Games’ Esports Global Code of Conduct. The ruling prevents him from competing in … Continued The post VCT Pacific player Ban suspended for breaching match-fixing

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 13:29 Uhr

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VALORANT map design is failing the competitive scene – Here’s why

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT maps overuse chokepoints and long sightlines, favouring passive play. Maps in VALORANT are designed with only Pro play in mind. Predictable layouts limit strategic variety and cause repetitive gameplay. Riot could improve the maps with a higher emphasis on tactical gameplay and broader testing. VALORANT has quickly become one of … Continued The post VALORANT map design is failing the competitive scene – Here’s why appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 13:28 Uhr

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Arc Raiders Cold Snap is a cosy seasonal bundle

The Cold Snap Update is a stunning addition across outdoor maps / Image credit: Embark Arc Raiders Cold Snap added a freezing weather condition across all outdoor maps, which negatively impacts health. A new Flickering Flames event has added a new Project and a new merit line with rewards for progress. Raiders can now use … Continued The post Arc Raiders Cold Snap is a cosy seasonal bundle appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 12:51 Uhr

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How 2025 shook up the Fortnite esports scene

Image credit: Epic Games The Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) took major strides in 2025, as esports fans gathered to watch the highest level of play for one of gaming’s most popular battle royale titles. FNCS is the premier esports scene for Fortnite, where players across the world compete in an annual circuit for huge prize … Continued The post How 2025 shook up the Fortnite esports scene appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 12:45 Uhr

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CS2 is 2025’s top esports title based on prize pool

Image credit: StarLadder Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is 2025’s top esports title based on the total amount of winnings that various tournament organisers offered. Valve’s first-person shooter title saw $32.2m (~£24.1m) in prize money awarded to teams competing in events over the past 12 months. According to esports data platform Esports Charts, CS2’s total prize pool … Continued The post CS2 is 2025’s top esports title based on prize pool appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 12:05 Uhr

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Star Entertainment CEO resigns as Bally’s takeover moves closer

Image Credit: Samsul Said/Bloomberg Steve McCann, the CEO of Star Entertainment Group, has announced that he will leave his position on December 16th, 2025. While the organisation looks for a permanent replacement, Star Entertainment Group chair Bruce Mathieson Jr. will take on additional responsibilities as Executive Chair. Up until July 8th, 2026, McCann will continue … Continued The post Star Entertainment CEO resigns as Bally’s takeover moves closer appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 10:32 Uhr

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BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026 teams revealed

Image credit: BLAST Esports tournament organiser BLAST has unveiled the 32 teams competing in BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026, the first Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 tournament of the year. Teams begin the tournament competing in online qualifiers, with the top eight securing qualification for the LAN finals taking place in Malta. The 32 teams in … Continued The post BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026 teams revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.12.2025 19:00 Uhr

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