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“End of the journey”: Caedrel announces Los Ratones shutdown

League of Legends personality Marc Robert ‘Caedrel‘ Lamont has announced that his esports organisation, Los Ratones, is closing its doors. The news follows the ERL (EMEA Regional League) team’s elimination from LEC 2026 Versus, where it narrowly missed out on a place in the playoffs. Announced in a YouTube video published on February 12th, Caedrel … Continued The post “End of the journey”: Caedrel announces Los Ratones shutdown appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 17:41 Uhr

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2XKO: What the layoffs mean for the fighter

2XKO is Riot Games’ foray into the fighting game community, a project that has been in the works for some time. Since its early access began, it is clear that Riot has made a mechanically sound, smooth, and stylish fighting game, and that has only improved since the 2XKO release date. As far as the … Continued The post 2XKO: What the layoffs mean for the fighter appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:58 Uhr

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South Korea selects esports coaches for 2026 Asian Games

South Korea has selected the esports coaches who will support its players competing in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Taking place from September 19th to October 4th in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, the esports portion of the event sees a variety of participating nations compete across 11 titles. Revealed on February 12th, the four selected coaches … Continued The post South Korea selects esports coaches for 2026 Asian Games appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:53 Uhr

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FIFA reveals over 120 nations to compete in FIFAe esports ecosystem

FIFAe has revealed that over 120 nations will feature across its esports ecosystem during the 2026 season. The esports branch of global footballing body FIFA says the nations will compete across the ecosystem’s qualification pathways to earn places at FIFAe’s biggest tournaments. This year’s FIFAe season features events in Rocket League and eFootball for consoles … Continued The post FIFA reveals over 120 nations to compete in FIFAe esports ecosystem appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:36 Uhr

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Brawl Stars is offering rewards for fans to watch and predict esports matches

The 2026 Brawl Stars Championship season is underway, and Supercell has announced rewards for predicting the winner of individual matches. Players can submit their predictions during a specified window around the Brawl Stars esports livestream, which will award points towards a reward track that includes items like icons, pins, and drops. To participate, players need … Continued The post Brawl Stars is offering rewards for fans to watch and predict esports matches appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:29 Uhr

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Asian Games 2026 host nation Japan will not have a League of Legends team

The Japan Esports Union has announced that the country will not take part in the League of Legends event at the 2026 Asian Games to be held in Aichi and Nagoya. Japan will be sending esports representatives to seven competitions, confirming its absence in four tournaments. The exact reasoning behind this decision hasn’t been revealed … Continued The post Asian Games 2026 host nation Japan will not have a League of Legends team appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:02 Uhr

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VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals location changed from Madrid to Barcelona

Riot Games has revealed that the VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals will take place at the Olímpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain. In January, the publisher had initially announced Madrid as the host city for the region’s final competition in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). “We needed to adjust our plans for the event, but we’re … Continued The post VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals location changed from Madrid to Barcelona appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 16:00 Uhr

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Cloud9 New York reveals new CDL roster

Cloud9 New York has unveiled its new Call of Duty League (CDL) roster, which will make its debut in the upcoming CDL Major 2 qualifiers. The franchise, operated by North American esports organisation Cloud9, has signed four players from the Call of Duty Challengers circuit. Revealed on February 11th, Jacob ‘Hide‘ Bustillos, Jordan ‘Encourage‘ Byrd, … Continued The post Cloud9 New York reveals new CDL roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 14:17 Uhr

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Treyarch makes adjustment to sniper rifles for Call of Duty esports

Treyarch has revealed plans to remove aim assist from sniper rifles in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ranked Play mode. The change will mirror the rules and restrictions used in the Call of Duty League (CDL) and Call of Duty Challengers circuits. While teams opted to restrict the use of sniper rifles in competitive … Continued The post Treyarch makes adjustment to sniper rifles for Call of Duty esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 13:12 Uhr

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The International 2026 venue, format, and schedule revealed

Months after announcing Shanghai, China, as the host city for The International 2026, Valve has revealed the tournament’s venue, format, and schedule. The 15th edition of Dota 2’s crowning event will take place at the Oriental Sports Center, featuring 16 of the best teams from across the globe competing for the Aegis of Champions. While … Continued The post The International 2026 venue, format, and schedule revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 12:33 Uhr

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PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Teams and players to watch

Following the conclusion of IEM Kraków 2026, the attention of the Counter-Strike 2 community quickly turns towards PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026.  The next stop in a packed Tier 1 event calendar sees the world’s best teams in action once again, competing for a share of its $625,000 (~£456.940) prize pool.   With several notable names in attendance … Continued The post PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Teams and players to watch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 12:03 Uhr

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Highguard undergoes significant layoffs shortly after launch

Wildlight Entertainment, the developer of raid shooter Highguard, has laid off a significant amount of its development team, 16 days after the title’s launch. The developer announced that it will keep “a core group of developers” to continue supporting the title, which launched on January 26th. Announced as the final title of The Game Awards … Continued The post Highguard undergoes significant layoffs shortly after launch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 11:25 Uhr

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Prince William speaks to Esports World Cup Foundation during Saudi Arabia visit

The Esports World Cup Foundation has shared that it hosted a visit from Britain’s Prince William for an esports event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to a release, the visit focused on discussing esports as a global sport, alongside its impact on youth development, education, careers, and community participation. The visit saw The Prince of … Continued The post Prince William speaks to Esports World Cup Foundation during Saudi Arabia visit appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.02.2026 10:47 Uhr

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Team Vitality expands into CrossFire and PUBG

French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its expansion into CrossFire and PUBG esports with the signing of two new rosters. The signings continue the organisation’s recent expansion into new titles for the 2026 season. Announced on February 11th, the rosters will represent the organisation in the arena shooter and battle royale title’s biggest tournament … Continued The post Team Vitality expands into CrossFire and PUBG appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 18:25 Uhr

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“We are the underdogs, and we are winning:” NAVI Rhilech on his growth, mindset, and LEC success

Natus Vincere (NAVI) entered LEC Versus 2026 with an almost entirely rookie roster and little expectations after its Summer 2025 debut. However, the roster has quickly shaken up the standings and became one of the first three teams to secure a spot in the Playoffs, finishing its debut regular season in second place. A key … Continued The post “We are the underdogs, and we are winning:” NAVI Rhilech on his growth, mindset, and LEC success appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 17:32 Uhr

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Overwatch Season 1: All new heroes ranked

Overwatch Season 1 is the start of a new era for Blizzard’s hero shooter. It heralds in the Reign of Talon narrative, shifting the game into a story-driven direction, finally pitting the universe’s two major factions against each other: Overwatch and Talon. The Overwatch Season 1 battle pass is a reflection of this, too, tied … Continued The post Overwatch Season 1: All new heroes ranked appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 17:16 Uhr

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Meet Boston named official partner of RLCS Boston Major

Tournament organiser BLAST has named Meet Boston as the official destination partner of the upcoming Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 Boston Major. The agreement will see Meet Boston’s branding featured throughout the first major of the season, including in-broadcast advertisements, printed backdrops, and sponsored on-site areas. Meet Boston is a service focusing on private … Continued The post Meet Boston named official partner of RLCS Boston Major appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 17:15 Uhr

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Esports World Cup event clashes with the Grand Chess Tour 2026

Professional players have raised concerns that the upcoming Chess tournament in the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) clashes with another prominent series, the Grand Chess Tour. EWC’s Last Chance Qualifier will take place from August 6th to 8th, and the main event will run from August 11th to 15th. However, the 2026 Grand Chess Tour … Continued The post Esports World Cup event clashes with the Grand Chess Tour 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 15:37 Uhr

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PUBG Mobile announces new esports director, PMGO venue, and slot distribution

PUBG Mobile esports has announced various updates for its 2026 esports season, including the venue for the Global Open (PMGO) and a major shake-up in qualification for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC). Qualifying for the PMGC will now be based on qualification points earned through both seasons of the PMGO and the World Cup … Continued The post PUBG Mobile announces new esports director, PMGO venue, and slot distribution appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 15:23 Uhr

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Motorsport UK reveals 2026 esports calendar

Motorsport UK has unveiled its full sim racing calendar for the 2026 season, featuring a mixture of new and returning events. The national body for motorsport in the UK will host a total of 12 events from February to December. Announced on February 11th, the 2026 season begins with the Cross Car Esports Cup, where … Continued The post Motorsport UK reveals 2026 esports calendar appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 15:00 Uhr

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When is the next Fortnite live event?

If you’re searching for “when is the next Fortnite live event,” it’s probably because you don’t want to miss a one-time moment that permanently changes the island. And why wouldn’t you? Unlike regular updates, they happen in real time and can’t be replayed. To make sure you don’t miss a second, you’ll find the next … Continued The post When is the next Fortnite live event? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 14:52 Uhr

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“Closing that gap is a top priority”: Call of Duty shares update on anti-cheat efforts following increase

Call of Duty‘s anti-cheat team has shared an update on its efforts to combat a recent spike in cheating across Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone‘s Ranked Play modes. Ricochet Anti-Cheat reveals that it is seeing higher levels of cheating in the battle royale, negatively impacting Ranked Play matches in … Continued The post “Closing that gap is a top priority”: Call of Duty shares update on anti-cheat efforts following increase appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 12:52 Uhr

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How Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 will impact esports

NetEase has revealed everything coming in Marvel Rivals Season 6.5, which officially launches on February 13th, 2026. According to the latest Dev Vision, upcoming content includes the latest hero, Elsa Bloodstone, balance changes, and new features that will affect both casual and esports scenes. Elsa Bloodstone Arrives as New Duellist Elsa Bloodstone, previously revealed in … Continued The post How Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 will impact esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 12:36 Uhr

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RRQ announces Frieren collaboration

Indonesian esports organisation Rex Requm Qeon (RRQ) has announced a collaboration with popular manga and anime series Frieren. While few details have been revealed, the collaboration is expected to launch soon and will be exclusive to Indonesia. It is unclear what exactly the collaboration will entail. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is an ongoing manga series … Continued The post RRQ announces Frieren collaboration appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.02.2026 12:00 Uhr

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