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Rocket League: What’s behind its recent surge in popularity?

Image credit: Epic Games Rocket League is an arcade racing game developed by Psyonix that first came out in 2015, becoming free-to-play in 2020 after being bought by Epic Games. Players control a rocket-powered car to dribble a ball into a goal. For a few years, Rocket League has been flagging in terms of playerbase … Continued The post Rocket League: What’s behind its recent surge in popularity? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 12:40 Uhr

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CDL Major 1 2026 Twitch drops: All rewards and how to earn

Image credit: Call of Duty League The Call of Duty League (CDL) has revealed a range of Twitch drops available to earn during the CDL Major 1 2026 event. In total, 10 in-game rewards are up for grabs during the opening LAN event of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season, taking place from … Continued The post CDL Major 1 2026 Twitch drops: All rewards and how to earn appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 12:38 Uhr

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Blockchain platform Avalanche launches $1m builder competition, Build Games

Image credit: avax.network Blockchain platform Avalanche has officially launched Build Games, a $1m (~£725,000) global builder competition for developers and teams building gaming products. The programme, which opened for applications on January 20th, 2026, will run for six weeks. An exact date for the compeition hasd yet to be announced. According to Avalanche, the competition … Continued The post Blockchain platform Avalanche launches $1m builder competition, Build Games appeared first o

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 12:15 Uhr

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ALGS reveals the most popular weapons used during Year 5 Championship

Image credit: Joe Brady, Electronic Arts via smugmug Electronic Arts (EA) has revealed the most popular weapons used, based on kill count, during the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championships. Out of the 29 weapons in Apex Legends, 10 guns became a regular pick-up for the game’s season-ending spectacle. According to EA, the … Continued The post ALGS reveals the most popular weapons used during Year 5 Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 12:00 Uhr

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Red Bull partners with ESL for IEM Kraków 2026

Image credit: ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has named energy drink brand Red Bull as a partner for IEM Kraków 2026. The brand becomes the official energy drink partner of the Tier 1 Counter-Strike tournament, which is taking place in the Polish city from January 28th to February 8th. Announced on social media, details on … Continued The post Red Bull partners with ESL for IEM Kraków 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 11:22 Uhr

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Arena of Valor Pro League Summer 2026 revealed through GALCHANIE music video

Image credit: Garena The Arena of Valor Pro League (ROV) Summer 2026 has officially been announced through a music video featuring popular Thai singer GALCHANIE. Titled “Dawn of Dreams” (translated from Thai), the video revealed that the tournament is set to kick off on January 31st. ROV Pro League Summer 2026 will feature nine teams … Continued The post Arena of Valor Pro League Summer 2026 revealed through GALCHANIE music video appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 11:16 Uhr

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Michigan sees growth in iGaming and online sports betting revenue in 2025

Image Credit: MGM Grand Detroit 2025 was a record year for Michigan’s online gambling industry, with $3.8b (£2.7b) in gross receipts from regulated iGaming and online sports betting. That sum showed a nearly 30% increase from 2024, highlighting the size of the state’s now-established online gambling industry. With nearly $400m (£290m) in online gambling receipts, … Continued The post Michigan sees growth in iGaming and online sports betting revenue in 2025 appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 11:05 Uhr

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Cloud9 issues statement on letting R6 roster explore options

Image credit: Cloud9 Esports organisation Cloud9 has issued a statement clarifying the state of its Rainbow Six Siege X roster. Cloud9’s statement retracts comments made in a previous post suggesting that it was dropping its players, which the organisation has since confirmed is not true. In its statement, Cloud9 sought to set the record straight … Continued The post Cloud9 issues statement on letting R6 roster explore options appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 10:51 Uhr

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Brazil declares over €5.8bn in gambling revenue in market’s first year

Image Credit: Tallita Maynara For the first full year of Brazil’s regulated betting market, the country’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of R$37bn (£5bn/€5.8bn) for 2025. According to data shared with publication SBC Noticias, the amount represents the money made after Brazil’s regulated gambling system was formally implemented … Continued The post Brazil declares over €5.8bn in gambling revenue in market’s first year appeared

Esports Insider 28.01.2026 10:51 Uhr

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Content creator Swagg to host FaZe Clan Call of Duty Warzone tryouts

Image credits: FaZe Clan Content creator Kris ‘Swagg‘ Lamberson has announced that he will be hosting Call of Duty: Warzone tryouts for FaZe Clan. The FaZe x Nuke Squad Warzone Showcase offers $1,000 (~£725) in winnings, while als giving aspiring esports athletes the chance to represent the organisation at the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) … Continued The post Content creator Swagg to host FaZe Clan Call of Duty Warzone tryouts appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 19:16 Uhr

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Five players to watch at IEM Kraków 2026

Image credit: Diana Duarte, BLAST Following the post-Major break, IEM Kraków 2026 is the first event of the year hosted by ESL, marking the start of the ESL Pro Tour. The top 24 teams in Valve’s first-person shooter will compete in the Polish city for a chance to win a share of $1m (~£726,850) in … Continued The post Five players to watch at IEM Kraków 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 18:26 Uhr

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Highguard: What does success look like?

Highguard Steam page screenshot, showcasing three heroes / Image credit: Wildlight Entertainment Highguard is a 3v3 hero shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, whose founders were previously a part of Respawn and developers of Apex Legends. Highguard became controversial following its trailer that closed the 2025 Game Awards. Initial reviews for Highguard have been negative, with Mostly … Continued The post Highguard: What does success look like? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 17:15 Uhr

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“2-4, it’s manageable” SK Gaming’s Wunder discusses LEC Versus performance so far

SK Gaming Top Laner Wunder at the LEc Versus 2026. Photo by Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games In an interview with Esports Insider, SK Gaming top laner Martin ‘Wunder‘ Nordahl Hansen reflected on his win over Karmine Corp Blue in LEC Versus 2026 and the team’s current position. The victory moves SK Gaming to a 2-4 record … Continued The post “2-4, it’s manageable” SK Gaming’s Wunder discusses LEC Versus performance so far appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 16:48 Uhr

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Fortnite Simpsons vs South Park: Which wins out?

Image credit: Epic Games/Daryl Baxter Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, has been available on consoles and PCs since July 2017. The Simpsons collab was a mini-season that lasted throughout November 2025. Fortnite’s entire map transformed into Springfield, the show’s main setting, featuring bosses, characters, and more. The South Park collab, called Born in Chaos, arrived … Continued The post Fortnite Simpsons vs South Park: Which wins out? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 15:55 Uhr

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Overwatch 2 gets its own special Blizzard Showcase event

Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the schedule for its 2026 Blizzard Showcase, with the Overwatch 2 joining the existing line-up of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Hearthstone. This year’s edition will celebrate the developer’s 35th anniversary, and offer fans a look at the plans for its catalogue of games in the … Continued The post Overwatch 2 gets its own special Blizzard Showcase event appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 14:39 Uhr

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Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap: January to April maps, events, updates & more

Embark has signalled substantial updates for Arc Raiders in 2026 / Image credit: Embark Studios Four new Arc Raiders content updates have been revealed for January to April 2026, named Headwinds, Shrouded Sky, Flashpoint, and Riven Tides. January’s Headwinds kicks off on January 27 and is the ‘smallest’ in terms of listed content changes, and … Continued The post Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap: January to April maps, events, updates & more appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 13:47 Uhr

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“I still have massive faith in the team”: Fnatic crashies at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Image Credits: Jianhua Chen, Riot Games Despite Fnatic losing a close opening series against BBL Esports at the 2026 VCT EMEA Kickoff, Austin ‘crashies’ Roberts remains confident that the roster can find its footing within the event’s new triple-elimination format. “Even though we lost today, I still have massive faith in the team,” assured crashies … Continued The post “I still have massive faith in the team”: Fnatic crashies at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 13:18 Uhr

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LCS 2026 Lock-In: 5 lessons we learned from this weekend’s action

Image credit: Riot Games The young rookies got their moments in the bright light, all passing with flying colors. Cloud9 silenced any doubts that it couldn’t contend for an LCS title. Shopify disappointed on opening day, performing well below expectations. Disguised pulled off a big win against Sentinels with Sajed stealing the show. Everything about … Continued The post LCS 2026 Lock-In: 5 lessons we learned from this weekend’s action appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 13:14 Uhr

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2026 LCK Cup Finals heads to Hong Kong

Image credit: LCK League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) has announced that this year’s LCK Cup Finals will take place in Hong Kong. Taking place from February 28th to March 1st, the event marks the first time an LCK finals will take place outside of South Korea. The LCK Cup Finals will be hosted at … Continued The post 2026 LCK Cup Finals heads to Hong Kong appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 12:37 Uhr

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Fortnite PlayStation Cup 2026 delayed to January 30th

Image Credits: Epic Games Epic Games has postponed the Fortnite PlayStation Cup 2026, which was initially scheduled to kick off on January 27th, to January 30th. With the Finals taking place on February 1st, the online tournament will feature PS4 and PS5 players competing for a $200,000 (£146,052) prize pool. The Fortnite PlayStation Cup will … Continued The post Fortnite PlayStation Cup 2026 delayed to January 30th appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 11:58 Uhr

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Rainbow Six to open an esports pop-up shop in Paris ahead of Six Invitational

Image credit: Ubisoft Rainbow Six Siege X developer Ubisoft has announced that it will open a Six Invitational 2026 pop-up store during the crowning event. The store will be open from February 10th to 15th, 2026, at 23 Rue Du Sentier, 75002, in Paris, France. Pop-up stores have been a regular feature in past Six … Continued The post Rainbow Six to open an esports pop-up shop in Paris ahead of Six Invitational appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 11:45 Uhr

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Supercell unveils 2026 Brawl Stars esports roadmap

Image credit: Supercell Finnish game developer Supercell has unveiled the roadmap for the 2026 Brawl Stars esports season. The roadmap has revealed six online seasons and three in-person events taking place from February to October before the season-ending World Finals. Unveiled on January 26th, the upcoming Brawl Stars Championship season is open to all players … Continued The post Supercell unveils 2026 Brawl Stars esports roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 11:10 Uhr

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“I had organisations bigger than Sentinels”: Global Esports’ FrosT on FULL SENSE replacing TALON

Image Credits: Riot Games Former TALON head coach, Hector ‘FrosT’ Rosario, has expressed his disappointment with Riot Games’ process when selecting a replacement for the VCT Pacific team in an exclusive interview with Esports Insider. FULL SENSE replaced TALON in VCT Pacific for the 2026 season after the latter was removed from the International League … Continued The post “I had organisations bigger than Sentinels”: Global Esports’ FrosT on FULL SENSE replacing TALON appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 09:22 Uhr

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BETER claims double esports honors at 2026 industry awards

Image Credit: BETER At this year’s ICE Barcelona 2026 conference, BETER walked away with two awards: Esports Innovator of the Year at the International Gaming Awards 2026 and Best Esports Innovation at the European iGaming Awards 2026. BETER has won the International Gaming Awards’ Esports Innovator award for the second consecutive year. The victories stem … Continued The post BETER claims double esports honors at 2026 industry awards appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.01.2026 08:42 Uhr

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