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BLAST unveils revamped 2027 BLAST Premier circuit

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has revealed a revamped BLAST Premier circuit for the 2027 season. The tournament organiser has committed $10m (~£7.4m) across its Bounty, Open, and Rivals events. Moreover, BLAST will redesign formats to try and deliver a more sustainable Counter-Strike event experience for teams and fans. Revealed over the weekend, BLAST describes the … Continued The post BLAST unveils revamped 2027 BLAST Premier circuit appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.03.2026 10:18 Uhr

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Gentle Mates and NRG win VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches

VALORANT Masters Santiago officially kicked off today, with EMEA’s Gentle Mates and reigning Champions winner NRG clean sweeping their opening matches. As a result, VCT China representative EDward Gaming and Xi Lai Gaming will have to win their second round Swiss Stage games on March 3rd to remain in the running for the first international … Continued The post Gentle Mates and NRG win VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.03.2026 11:20 Uhr

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“I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago

Yusuf ‘Lar0k’ Kanber is one of countless rookies set to compete at VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first global VCT event of the year. Lar0k and the rest of the BBL Esports rookie roster delivered a flawless run at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 qualify for its first-ever international competition as the region’s first seed. “My self-confidence … Continued The post “I’m not gonna be intimidated”: BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.02.2026 16:57 Uhr

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“New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago

VALORANT Masters Santiago will be the first VCT tournament that will feature the recent Harbor buffs introduced in patch 12.02. Ahead of the event’s kick-off tomorrow on February 28th, Esports Insider asked attending in-game leaders (IGLs) Ayaz ‘nAts’ Akhmetshin, Jacob ‘valyn’ Batio and Ethan ‘Ethan’ Arnold how they view the agent’s strength in the meta. … Continued The post “New Harbor is the best”: VALORANT pros react to Harbor buffs at Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.02.2026 14:15 Uhr

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Tekken 8 explains ‘back to basics’ update for Season 3, facing backlash from FGC

Tekken 8 revealed its Season 3 trailer at the Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals, and developers want to explain some aspects of the update a bit further. After Season 2 was met with frustration and complaints from competitive players, Bandai Namco spent most of the teaser trailer mentioning it would have ‘refined balance’ and … Continued The post Tekken 8 explains ‘back to basics’ update for Season 3, facing backlash from FGC appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.02.2026 01:39 Uhr

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Overwatch mobile heroes: all confirmed characters

An Overwatch mobile spinoff titled Overwatch Rush is officially in active development at Blizzard, with early playtests already underway. For now, testing is limited to the Philippines as the studio gathers community feedback and refines the game’s experience. While only a few Overwatch mobile heroes have been revealed so far, Blizzard has signaled plans to … Continued The post Overwatch mobile heroes: all confirmed characters appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 18:36 Uhr

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Team Liquid partners with Sunderland AFC for ePremier League

Team Liquid has announced a partnership with English football club Sunderland AFC ahead of the club’s debut in the ePremier League. Two of the global esports organisation’s players will represent the club in the eighth edition of the competition, beginning on February 28th. As part of the deal, Paulo Neto and Gabriel ‘Young‘ Freitas will … Continued The post Team Liquid partners with Sunderland AFC for ePremier League appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 18:25 Uhr

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CoinPoker launches 100% rakeback deal

CoinPoker has announced that it will launch a 100% rakeback promotion, in addition to a new client, poker games and features, on March 2nd, 2026 The CoinPoker rakeback deal is available to all players, with no entry requirements, and will unfold across two stages. Stage 1 is scheduled to take place from March 2nd to … Continued The post CoinPoker launches 100% rakeback deal appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 18:17 Uhr

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BC.Game tops ESL’s February Annual Incentive standings

BC.Game has topped ESL‘s Annual Incentive standings for February following its appearance at IEM Kraków 2026, the tournament organiser’s first Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 event of 2026. The team, headlined by Counter-Strike legend Oleksandr ‘s1mple‘ Kostyliev, attracted the highest average viewing figures throughout the event’s duration. Revealed on February 27th, BC.Game recorded an average viewing … Continued The post BC.Game tops ESL’s February Annual Inc

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 18:04 Uhr

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Pokémon Champions will be released in April

The Pokémon Champions release window has been revealed during the 30th Anniversary Pokémon Presents showcase. The competitive Pokémon game will arrive on Nintendo Switch consoles in April 2026, with its mobile (iOS and Android) debut occurring later on in the year, ahead of the Pokémon World Championships. To celebrate the launch announcement, Pokémon is holding … Continued The post Pokémon Champions will be released in April appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 17:22 Uhr

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Malaysia to develop esports guidelines as regulator expresses support

Malaysia is moving to introduce formal guidelines for esports as concerns grow over online behaviour and youth exposure to harmful content. The country’s Ministry of Youth and Sports confirmed earlier this week that it is working with the Digital Ministry to review and refine a structured framework for competitive gaming in the country. The move … Continued The post Malaysia to develop esports guidelines as regulator expresses support appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 16:33 Uhr

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Pokémon World Championship 2026 heads to San Francisco

Pokémon has announced that the Pokémon World Championship 2026 will take place alongside a new fan experience in San Francisco, California. Scheduled from August 28th to 30th, players from across the world will compete in a variety of video games and trading card tournaments. Unveiled on February 27th as part of a Pokémon Presents presentation … Continued The post Pokémon World Championship 2026 heads to San Francisco appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 16:22 Uhr

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Brawl Stars unveils new club cosmetics for partner esports teams

Brawl Stars has unveiled a new set of themed cosmetics items for the nine partnered clubs in its esports program. These will include a full set of profile icons, sprays, and pins. Players can purchase them in-game now, with a percentage of the proceeds going to the clubs themselves. Simply head over to the in-game … Continued The post Brawl Stars unveils new club cosmetics for partner esports teams appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 15:57 Uhr

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British Esports signs Armed Forces Covenant

The British Esports Federation has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support serving personnel, veterans, and their families in the military community. As outlined in the Armed Forces Covenant document, it was signed by the President of British Esports, Chester King, on December 4th, 2025. The esports organisation will promote the Armed Forces through … Continued The post British Esports signs Armed Forces Covenant appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 15:36 Uhr

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MOUZ and Razer renew partnership for two more years

After first signing the deal in 2019, MOUZ has extended its strategic collaboration with Razer for another two years. The gaming hardware brand is currently the longest-standing partner in the German organisation’s history. “Razer has played a pivotal role in our competitive journey and continued growth on the global stage,” the official announcement stated. “This … Continued The post MOUZ and Razer renew partnership for two more years appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 15:36 Uhr

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CHERRY XTRFY teams up with Counter-Strike legend HeatoN

European peripherals company CHERRY XTRFY has named Counter-Strike legend Emil ‘HeatoN‘ Christensen as an ambassador. In the role, HeatoN will represent the company at events, assist with product development, and provide feedback on its range of gaming gear. The eight-time Counter-Strike champion is one of the game’s most well-known esports figures. Moreover, CHERRY XTRFY is … Continued The post CHERRY XTRFY teams up with Counter-Strike legend HeatoN appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 14:14 Uhr

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Former Cloud9 player Loki signs with LCK team Hanjin BRION

Korean esports organisation Hanjin BRION has announced the signing of former Cloud9 mid laner Lee ‘Loki‘ Sang-min for the LCK season. Announced on the team’s social media channels, Loki has signed a two-year contract until the end of 2027, according to the Global Contract Database. The player is expected to contest for a starting position … Continued The post Former Cloud9 player Loki signs with LCK team Hanjin BRION appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 13:59 Uhr

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ALGS Online Open 2026 watch parties revealed

Electronic Arts (EA) has revealed a series of watch parties that will occur during the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Online Open 2026, which commences February 28th. Nine creators, casters, and channels will broadcast the online matches across Apex Legends’ esports regions, which include the Americas, EMEA, APAC North and APAC South. The Americas will … Continued The post ALGS Online Open 2026 watch parties revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 13:41 Uhr

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Philippines eyes Telegram ban over illegal content and cybercrimes

The Philippines government is seriously considering pulling the plug on Telegram after authorities flagged the messaging app as a growing hub for illegal activity. The country’s Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced it has been monitoring the platform and is now weighing whether a full ban is the right move. DICT Secretary Henry … Continued The post Philippines eyes Telegram ban over illegal content and cybercrimes appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 13:29 Uhr

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Virtus.pro CS2 player b1st tops FACEIT Season 7 leaderboards

Virtus.pro Counter-Strike player Vladimir ‘b1st‘ Krasikov has topped the global FACEIT leaderboard as the only player to reach 5,000 ELO in Season 7. The 17-year-old is among several professional players who have made it into the top ten on the popular matchmaking platform. Revealed on February 26th, b1st tops the leaderboard with 5,117 ELO, 400 … Continued The post Virtus.pro CS2 player b1st tops FACEIT Season 7 leaderboards appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 12:56 Uhr

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PlayVS partners with Krafton to launch PUBG College Royale

North American collegiate esports platform PlayVS has announced a partnership with Krafton to launch PUBG College Royale. This is the first official PUBG college tournament in the region and will be open to students across the United States and Canada. Integrated into the PlayVS College League ecosystem, PUBG College Royale will begin on March 15th, … Continued The post PlayVS partners with Krafton to launch PUBG College Royale appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 12:16 Uhr

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Fnatic refreshes ALGS line-up with ILY and Ein

Global esports organisation Fnatic has welcomed two new players to its Apex Legends roster following an off-season review. Japanese players Choi ‘ILY‘ Jun-hyeok and Shougo ‘Ein‘ Kumahashi will represent the organisation, joining the in-game leader Haruto ‘Kernerl garcia‘ Seki for Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6. According to the announcement by Fnatic, Ein joins … Continued The post Fnatic refreshes ALGS line-up with ILY and Ein appeared first o

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 11:43 Uhr

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Team Redline’s Luke McKeown wins IndyCar Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series

Team Redline‘s Luke McKeown has won the IndyCar Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series, defeating 32 other drivers to lift the title. McKeown scored a total of 228 points across the championship’s eight rounds, including two victories and one Pole Position to take home the lion’s share of the $50,000 (~£37,065) prize pool. Heading into the final … Continued The post Team Redline’s Luke McKeown wins IndyCar Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 11:34 Uhr

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GameSquare partners with Capcom for Resident Evil Requiem launch

GameSquare, the parent company of FaZe Esports, has announced a new campaign partnership with Capcom to support the global launch of Resident Evil Requiem. The campaign includes creator-led digital activations, seeding initiatives, and real-world fan experiences surrounding the game, which releases today (February 27th, 2026). It has not been confirmed which of GameSquare’s divisions will … Continued The post GameSquare partners with Capcom for Resident Evil Requiem launch appeared f

Esports Insider 27.02.2026 11:13 Uhr

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