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Punk sweeps Street Fighter 6 and Doramigi slams competition in Smash Ultimate at LVL UP EXPO 2026: FGC’s explosive weekend leading to Evo Japan 2026

The FGC was treated to a wild weekend courtesy of LVL UP EXPO 2026, which saw international players such as Goichi “GO1” Kishida, Shoji “Fenritti” Sho, and Doramigi fly in to prove themselves at Los Angeles. From Victor “Punk” Woodley’s Street Fighter 6 run to Christopher “NYChrisG” Gonzalez appearing in the Top 8 of virtually … Continued The post Punk sweeps Street Fighter 6 and Doramigi slams competition in Smash Ultimate at LVL UP EXPO 202

Esports Insider 28.04.2026 21:33 Uhr

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LVL UP EXPO is the latest esports entity sponsored by the U.S. Army, and I’m shocked it’s still allowed to happen

I recently said we needed more events like Evo, and I meant it. The fighting game esports scene features multi-title events that bring the community together in a way that mainstream esports titles haven’t yet figured out. LVL UP EXPO just wrapped up over the weekend, another event that featured the FGC heavily, and there … Continued The post LVL UP EXPO is the latest esports entity sponsored by the U.S. Army, and I’m shocked it’s still allowed to happen appeared first on

Esports Insider 28.04.2026 02:13 Uhr

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Esports hype is dying, but events like Evo hold the answer: stop trying to be mainstream

I’ve been one of the haters booing Evo‘s expansion. After Saudi Arabian company RTS took control of Evo and announced a bunch of tournaments, I was pretty bummed. Like Arslan Ash, I felt this would ruin the prestige of the cumulative event in Las Vegas. However, there is a lot of nuance in the discussion … Continued The post Esports hype is dying, but events like Evo hold the answer: stop trying to be mainstream appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.04.2026 20:09 Uhr

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“I hate the meta”: VALORANT’s meta is becoming predictable, and agent bans could be the answer

VALORANT has drastically evolved since its launch in 2020, not just in terms of agents, but also in how the game is played across different levels. There were 10 agents available at launch, each role was clearly defined, and compositions were easier to master and counter. However, as the roster grew, roles started to overlap, … Continued The post “I hate the meta”: VALORANT’s meta is becoming predictable, and agent bans could be the answer appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 25.04.2026 00:25 Uhr

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FlyQuest attacks co-streaming, a surprise T1 loss, a missing English broadcast: League of Legend’s chaotic week

The recent days have been packed with controversial and intriguing developments in the League of Legends (LoL) esports scene.  Here’s a rundown of some of the major topics worth further discussion, including the co-streaming debate, concerns about Tier 2, and the return of one of LoL’s biggest women’s teams. G2 HEL To Be Revived Ahead … Continued The post FlyQuest attacks co-streaming, a surprise T1 loss, a missing English broadcast: League of Legend’s chaotic week appeared firs

Esports Insider 24.04.2026 19:10 Uhr

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“There will always be consequences”: canezerra’s VALORANT ban is a reminder that you need more than skills to be a pro player

Last week, the VALORANT esports community was hit by the unexpected news of duelist prodigy Alex “canezerra” Banyasz receiving a 12-month hardware ban from all Riot Games titles. This includes the game he had dedicated the last three years of his life to in an effort to qualify for the Tier 2 circuit and ascend … Continued The post “There will always be consequences”: canezerra’s VALORANT ban is a reminder that you need more than skills to be a pro player app

Esports Insider 23.04.2026 01:43 Uhr

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A long-awaited show match, rivals leave fans emotional, a Smash player comes to the rescue: FGC’s hopeful week

The FGC is always full of excitement, chaos, drama, and emotion. Unlike other scenes, there is still a bit of grassroots undertone at even the largest events. There is grit and passion unlike you’ve ever seen. While that often leads to a lot of toxicity and drama, this past week has been full of hope. … Continued The post A long-awaited show match, rivals leave fans emotional, a Smash player comes to the rescue: FGC’s hopeful week appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.04.2026 23:22 Uhr

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Tundra Esports tumbles, Insania’s gold deflation rant, and alleged doxxing: Dota 2’s wild week

It’s been an eventful past week in the Dota 2 scene, and there’s quite a lot to digest. We saw title contenders falter, a familiar face return, and some topics worth debating. From tournaments to Reddit threads, here are the happenings in Dota 2 this past week that I’ve been invested in. Tundra and Yandex … Continued The post Tundra Esports tumbles, Insania’s gold deflation rant, and alleged doxxing: Dota 2’s wild week appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.04.2026 20:32 Uhr

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VALORANT Game Changers is struggling and Riot Games is the one that needs to save it

Riot Games announced VALORANT Game Changers in 2021 to give marginalized genders a space to showcase their skills and compete at a global level.This annual league provided a space to thrive and feel safe, something no other title had fully achieved, which, in itself, was a massive statement. So far, four Game Changers world champions … Continued The post VALORANT Game Changers is struggling and Riot Games is the one that needs to save it appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.04.2026 20:01 Uhr

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FalleN’s retirement from Counter-Strike 2 is actually good for the esports scene

It’s the end of an era in Counter-Strike as veteran pro player Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo announces his retirement. FURIA‘s IGL will compete for the remainder of 2026 before ending his 20-year run. The retirement was announced on-stage at IEM Rio, with FalleN making an emotional speech in front of a massive crowd of fans. “Nothing … Continued The post FalleN’s retirement from Counter-Strike 2 is actually good for the esports scene appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 18.04.2026 00:13 Uhr

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Esports was never apolitical, we just pretended it was (and we can’t any longer)

How does international politics affect esport? The simple answer is: the same way it affects every other aspect of your life, because everything is politics.  It shapes the rights you have, the prices you pay, the stability of the systems around you, and even the small, everyday things you don’t think twice about — like … Continued The post Esports was never apolitical, we just pretended it was (and we can’t any longer) appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.04.2026 23:06 Uhr

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I thought the most toxic gamers in Counter-Strike 2 lobbies were kids, but I was very wrong

There has always been a bit of a stereotype that FPS lobbies are filled with toxic 12-year-olds using a bunch of racial slurs and screaming obnoxiously until you are forced to mute them, destroying the team’s communication and strategy. I have personally run into this many times, so I’d be willing to believe that kids … Continued The post I thought the most toxic gamers in Counter-Strike 2 lobbies were kids, but I was very wrong appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.04.2026 22:18 Uhr

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“This is so unfair”: The problem with different VCT regions playing on different patches

The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) is in the midst of its four regional Stage 1 events across EMEA, Americas, Pacific, and China. Each competition offers a qualification to Masters London in June.  As the second international tournament of the year, Masters London is meant to unite the best VCT teams from each region to clash … Continued The post “This is so unfair”: The problem with different VCT regions playing on different patches appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.04.2026 23:08 Uhr

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“Smoothie built the work ethic. Andy is using it”: What it takes to build a career after esports

When the stage lights go out, what remains? For retired esports professionals, that question is becoming harder to avoid. The old fantasy — that a few strong seasons, a recognizable handle, and a spot in the ecosystem would naturally lead to a comfortable second act — looks less reliable than it once did. Salaries have … Continued The post “Smoothie built the work ethic. Andy is using it”: What it takes to build a career after esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.04.2026 22:54 Uhr

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Esports fans are so toxic that Faker and Gumayusi are taking legal action

Esports is full of passionate fans and players, so you’re bound to come across heated debates and frustrated takes. In South Korea, where League of Legends esports is even more mainstream, that toxicity has become too much for FANABLE, the agency that represents Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok and Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong. A bit of criticism is … Continued The post Esports fans are so toxic that Faker and Gumayusi are taking legal action appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 15.04.2026 03:10 Uhr

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Has OG lost gone insane with its newest Dota 2 signing? I don’t think so

OG is no stranger to making some of the craziest roster moves in Dota 2, but they’ve really one-upped themselves with this one. Last week, the two-time TI-winning organization introduced Alexander “TORONTOTOKYO” Khertek, catching every fan off guard. Though the change doesn’t make sense at first glance, I think there’s actually some logic behind it. … Continued The post Has OG lost gone insane with its newest Dota 2 signing? I don’t think so appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 14.04.2026 18:31 Uhr

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Menstrual cycles are back in esports conversation after League of Legends coach claims to track his duo partner’s period

League of Legends players can’t seem to let go of the concept that women have a menstrual cycle. Most recently, an apparent coach claimed he tracks his duo partner’s menstrual cycle to see when she plays better. In the controversial — and hopefully satirical — post, Tony Chau broke down performance statistics from 147 ranked … Continued The post Menstrual cycles are back in esports conversation after League of Legends coach claims to track his duo partner’s period appeare

Esports Insider 14.04.2026 07:45 Uhr

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FGC shocked at Capcom’s low prize pools for Street Fighter 6 CPT tournaments

Street Fighter 6 has often seemed like it’s one fighting game title that’s broken free from the chains of the “struggling FGC” stereotype. The Capcom Cup 12 is a massive tournament with a massive prize pool. However, that prize pool comes at a high cost to the Street Fighter scene at large. The FGC recently … Continued The post FGC shocked at Capcom’s low prize pools for Street Fighter 6 CPT tournaments appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.04.2026 20:47 Uhr

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“Patch 11.08 was a mistake”: VALORANT esports is losing its unique selling point

Following the conclusion of VALORANT Champions Paris in September last year, developer Riot Games dropped one of the most disruptive updates in the history of the game. Patch 11.08 significantly reduced agent utility in an effort to “strike a healthier balance between gunplay and abilities.” Seven months later, VALORANT players – both on the casual … Continued The post “Patch 11.08 was a mistake”: VALORANT esports is losing its unique selling point appeared first on

Esports Insider 11.04.2026 10:30 Uhr

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Esports has changed, but sexist situations won’t go away

Gender-based discrimination in esports is often framed as a problem the industry is slowly outgrowing, and, in some ways, that is true. The scene is more diverse than it once was, and more people are willing to speak up when faced with discrimination. Yet situations like the one recently shared by Ève “Colomblbl” Monvoisin and … Continued The post Esports has changed, but sexist situations won’t go away appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.04.2026 10:00 Uhr

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florescent cleared for VCT, but fans question Riot’s inconsistent standards

In May 2025, VALORANT Game Changers star and VCT player Ava “florescent” Eugene was accused of sexual assault by a X (Twitter) user (account now deleted) on behalf of a girl named “Brick.” This was followed by Flor’s former Shopify Rebellion Gold teammates calling her behavior “reprehensible,” stating that they believed the victim. Fast forward to March 2026 … Continued The post florescent cleared for VCT, but fans question Riot’s inconsistent standards

Esports Insider 09.04.2026 18:50 Uhr

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The 2027 VCT tournament-focused structure can fix Tier 2, but Riot still needs to get the details right

Riot Games’ 2027 overhaul of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) reads like a rebuke of its own recent past. The slogan is comically blunt: everything is a tournament. No more long regular seasons. No more hard border between the partnered teams and everyone else. No more waiting an entire year for one promotion match to … Continued The post The 2027 VCT tournament-focused structure can fix Tier 2, but Riot still needs to get the details right appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.04.2026 18:14 Uhr

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The FGC is willing to gatekeep its esports scene, even if it means staying broke

Popular streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp, largely known for being good at League of Legends and being loud, announced that he was going to compete in Street Fighter 6 again, starting with Evo. And the FGC is angry. On stream, Tyler1 announced that he was going to Evo in Las Vegas (which he had to define … Continued The post The FGC is willing to gatekeep its esports scene, even if it means staying broke appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.04.2026 23:39 Uhr

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Smash community angry after pro claims Melee is competitive, Ultimate is casual

While Super Smash Bros. is often seen as a united esports scene from the outside, there has always been a bit of tension between Melee and Ultimate players. The two games cannot be more different, and their players are different as well. Recently, the FGC noted that Melee players seem to have a “superiority complex” … Continued The post Smash community angry after pro claims Melee is competitive, Ultimate is casual appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 08.04.2026 03:20 Uhr

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