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“If they stop doing yearly cycles and start thinking in terms of longevity, it could be interesting”: Former Call of Duty boss discusses esports limitations

The Call of Duty League has never really reached the heights of other shooter esports like VALORANT and Counter-Strike 2. The highest viewership in 2026 thus far has been 353,000, set by the Stage 1 Major, which is nowhere near “dying” status but still far behind the competition. There is a lot of speculation as to … Continued The post “If they stop doing yearly cycles and start thinking in terms of longevity, it could be interesting”: Former Call of Duty boss discu

Esports Insider 24.03.2026 20:22 Uhr

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Street Fighter 6 won’t be getting any gen AI content, marking the FGC safe from slop

There is nothing the gaming community has united on more than a hatred of AI, and that has carried over into the more niche esports scenes as well. The FGC is one of those scenes, fighting back against any sign of AI, like in the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ Season 2 trailer. Maybe … Continued The post Street Fighter 6 won’t be getting any gen AI content, marking the FGC safe from slop appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.03.2026 22:32 Uhr

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PGL commits $22m to Tier 1 Counter-Strike in 2027 and 2028

Esports tournament organiser PGL has announced it will commit at least $22m (~£16.5m) to the Counter-Strike 2 ecosystem over the next two years. As a result, the organiser will host six Tier 1 tournaments in 2027 and 2028, offering stability and sustainability within the first-person shooter title’s expanding tournament calendar. Revealed on March 9th, PGL … Continued The post PGL commits $22m to Tier 1 Counter-Strike in 2027 and 2028 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.03.2026 12:40 Uhr

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Crazy Raccoon unveils OWCS roster for 2026

Japanese esports organisation Crazy Raccoon has revealed its Overwatch esports roster for 2026. Seven players, which includes a mixture of new and returning names, will represent the organisation in the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) circuit this season. Since the start of 2026, two new players have joined Crazy Raccoon. Kim ‘vigilante‘ Joon last played for … Continued The post Crazy Raccoon unveils OWCS roster for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.03.2026 12:28 Uhr

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FURIA and Gentle Mates suffer VALORANT Masters Santiago elimination

VCT Americas first seed FURIA and EMEA side Gentle Mates have become the first Playoffs contestants to be eliminated from VALORANT Masters Santiago. The two teams were sent home by BBL Esports (EMEA) and All Gamers (China), respectively, with both organisations remaining in the running for the first global VCT trophy of the year. BBL … Continued The post FURIA and Gentle Mates suffer VALORANT Masters Santiago elimination appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.03.2026 12:16 Uhr

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MOUZ and Team Spirit qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs

MOUZ and Team Spirit have become the first teams to qualify for the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs after winning three matches during the second online stage of the tournament. The two teams will form part of an eight-team field that will compete at Stockholm’s Annexet to be crowned champion. MOUZ Continues Consistency MOUZ … Continued The post MOUZ and Team Spirit qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.03.2026 11:29 Uhr

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JD Gaming secures the last spot for First Stand 2026

Chinese esports organisation JD Gaming is the last team to qualify for First Stand, the first international tournament on the 2026 League of Legends esports calendar. The team locked its qualification after advancing to the grand final of the LPL Split 1 Playoffs, and will head to São Paulo, Brazil, as the second seed from … Continued The post JD Gaming secures the last spot for First Stand 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.03.2026 11:23 Uhr

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BBL Esports and All Gamers sent to VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs lower bracket

Yesterday’s second playoff day at VALORANT Masters Santiago saw regional first seeds BBL Esports (EMEA) and All Gamers (China) record opening match losses. Meanwhile, reigning VALORANT Champions winner NRG and fellow Americas team G2 Esports will next face off against Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce in respective upper bracket matches. NRG Perservered Against BBL Esports … Continued The post BBL Esports and All Gamers sent to VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs lower bracket appeared first

Esports Insider 08.03.2026 18:38 Uhr

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Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce win first VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs matches

VALORANT Masters Santiago kicked off its Playoffs stage yesterday with victories from Masters Toronto champion Paper Rex and fellow VCT Pacific team Nongshim RedForce. The teams’ opponents, FURIA (Americas) and Gentle Mates (EMEA), have now dropped to the lower bracket. Paper Rex Denied FURIA Upset The first Playoffs match in Santiago saw Masters Toronto champion … Continued The post Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce win first VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs matches appeared first o

Esports Insider 07.03.2026 18:20 Uhr

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Sentinels signs JonahP to its VCT 2026 roster

Sentinels has announced the signing of Jonah ‘JonahP’ Pulice to its 2026 VCT roster ahead of Stage 1 Americas. The North American organisation hasn’t officially announced who the Professor will replace on the team. However, considering Mirel ‘Kyu‘ Hrustemovic has Sentinels listed as one of his previous organisations on his X (Twitter) bio. “The mask … Continued The post Sentinels signs JonahP to its VCT 2026 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 21:59 Uhr

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2026 Honor of Kings Major League Spring loses three teams due to travel issues

The Honor of Kings Major League Committee has announced that it will be making changes to the 2026 Major League Spring. According to a statement released online, teams Astar Esports, Alpha7 Esports, and Leviatán will not compete in the tournament due to “uncertainty around connecting flights.” On social media, the official Honor of Kings esports … Continued The post 2026 Honor of Kings Major League Spring loses three teams due to travel issues appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 19:23 Uhr

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Gran Turismo cancels opening round of World Series

Gran Turismo has cancelled the opening round of the Gran Turismo World Series, which was set to take place in Abu Dhabi on March 28th. The cancellation of the event, planned to take place at the Space42 Arena, comes as a result of recent instability in the Middle East. In a brief announcement published on … Continued The post Gran Turismo cancels opening round of World Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 18:57 Uhr

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League of Legends First Stand 2026: teams, format, schedule and more

The 2026 international League of Legends esports season is kicking off with First Stand next week. For many teams, the tournament offers an early chance to make a statement on the global stage while securing crucial advantages for their region ahead of MSI 2026 later this year. But for fans, keeping up with every major … Continued The post League of Legends First Stand 2026: teams, format, schedule and more appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 18:52 Uhr

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Team Vitality leaves StarCraft II esports

French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its exit from the StarCraft II esports scene after two years. The organisation entered the real-time strategy (RTS) title in 2024, recruiting four South Korean players to compete in high-profile tournaments. In a video posted on social media, the organisation thanked the trio of Cho ‘Maru‘ Seong-ju, Kim … Continued The post Team Vitality leaves StarCraft II esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 18:18 Uhr

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BLAST Bounty returns to Malta in 2027

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced that its BLAST Bounty Counter-Strike 2 tournament will return to Malta in 2027. Taking place from January 11th to 24th, the Tier 1 tournament will feature a revamped format, replacing the online phase with more LAN matches. A New Format Instead of 32 teams starting the tournament in a … Continued The post BLAST Bounty returns to Malta in 2027 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 18:13 Uhr

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FlyQuest launches International Women’s Day apparel collection

North American esports organisation FlyQuest has launched a special apparel collection to celebrate International Women’s Day. According to the official announcement, a portion of proceeds will be dedicated to supporting women building careers in gaming.  With this initiative, FlyQuest aims to highlight presence of women across esports and gaming while also providing financial support for … Continued The post FlyQuest launches International Women’s Day apparel collection appeared fir

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 17:05 Uhr

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StarLadder reveals details on Stake Ranked Episode 2

Esports tournament organiser StarLadder has shared details on the second edition of its Stake Ranked Counter-Strike 2 tournament circuit. Taking place from May 27th to 30th, the Tier 2 tournament sees teams competing for a $100,000 (~£74,893) prize pool. Revealed on March 6th, Stake Ranked Episode 2 follows a similar format to the first tournament, … Continued The post StarLadder reveals details on Stake Ranked Episode 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 16:04 Uhr

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VALORANT and CS2 among Gamescom LAN 2026 title line-up

German gaming festival Gamescom has announced a wide range of esports tournaments that will be featured at this year’s Gamescom LAN. Taking place from March 20th to 22nd in Cologne, Germany, the event features 14 tournaments across a variety of genres. Revealed on March 6th, the tournaments are split into two tiers, with tier 1 … Continued The post VALORANT and CS2 among Gamescom LAN 2026 title line-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 14:20 Uhr

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100 Thieves brings Crazy Thieves roster back for ALGS Year 6

100 Thieves has announced that the Crazy Thieves roster will return for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6 circuit. Players Noyan ‘Genburten‘ Ozkose, Evan ‘Verhulst‘ Verhulst, and in-game leader Josue ‘Phony‘ Daniel Ruiz will once again represent Crazy Thieves in upcoming Apex Legends tournaments. Crazy Thieves is a collaboration between esports organisations 100 … Continued The post 100 Thieves brings Crazy Thieves roster back for ALGS Year 6

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 14:01 Uhr

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FalleN to miss ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs

FURIA in-game leader Gabriel ‘FalleN‘ Toledo has revealed that he will miss the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs if the team advances from Stage 2 of the Counter-Strike 2 event. FalleN revealed that he has a personal commitment that clashes with the final stage of the Tier 1 event taking place from March 13th … Continued The post FalleN to miss ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 12:58 Uhr

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Xbox teases next console, dubbed Project Helix

Xbox has given fans a first glimpse into its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix. Though the official name has yet to be announced, a teaser trailer was posted on Xbox’s official social media account, where the codename, logo and some information were revealed. More details were shared in a separate post by Asha Sharma, CEO … Continued The post Xbox teases next console, dubbed Project Helix appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 12:19 Uhr

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Top Esports LPL player under investigation for integrity concerns

Chinese esports organisation Top Esports has confirmed an ongoing investigation surrounding its League of Legends LPL player Yang ‘naiyou‘ Zijian. According to an official statement posted on the team’s Weibo account, Top Esports’ jungler is currently under investigation following ‘unusual performance’ and potential violations of fair play. The statement explains that the club has discovered … Continued The post Top Esports LPL player under investigation

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 11:55 Uhr

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ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 teams set

After five days of online action, the teams competing in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 are now set. Of the 16 teams competing in the opening stage, eight have advanced to join the world’s best Counter-Strike teams in the next set of online matches to determine which make it to the playoffs. … Continued The post ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 teams set appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 11:27 Uhr

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Method partners with SCAN for Race to World First

British esports organisation Method has announced a partnership with hardware supplier SCAN Computers. The deal will see SCAN collaborate with Method throughout World of Warcraft’s Midnight Season 1. Specifically, it will focus on Race to World First, a competitive event centred on defeating new expansion raids in the latest WoW expansion. Its latest edition officially kicks off on … Continued The post Method partners with SCAN for Race to World First appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 06.03.2026 11:13 Uhr

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