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Red Bull, Razer, and Google Play among ALGS Year 5 Championship partners

Image credit: EA The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) has unveiled an extensive slate of new and returning partners for the ALGS Year 5 Championship, the season-ending esports event for Apex Legends. Among the partners are energy drink brand Red Bull, peripherals brand Razer, and app store Google Play. A total of 12 partners will … Continued The post Red Bull, Razer, and Google Play among ALGS Year 5 Championship partners appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.01.2026 12:58 Uhr

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CS2 economy guide: How to play Counter-Strike 2 properly

Image credit: Valve CS2 economy is an essential part of the game You earn money for winning and losing consecutive rounds, with a maximum payout of $3,400 You can maximise your economy by buying high kill award guns against an eco buy You should consider eco-friendly options if you can’t afford a full buy. Counter-Strike … Continued The post CS2 economy guide: How to play Counter-Strike 2 properly appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.01.2026 12:56 Uhr

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How will Call of Duty Black Ops 7’s new patch affect esports?

Image credit: Activision Treyarch has introduced a wave of balancing changes as part of the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 update. The new patch includes nerfs to the M15 MOD 0 assault rifle and the Dravec 45 submachine gun, two weapons that frequently appear in Call of Duty’s esports circuit. M15 MOD 0 … Continued The post How will Call of Duty Black Ops 7’s new patch affect esports? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.01.2026 12:04 Uhr

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NRG unveils VALORANT academy with Maryville University

Image Credit: NRG North American esports organisation NRG has announced a new VALORANT development programme in partnership with Maryville University. Announced through a post on social media, the team will launch an NRG Academy team in the North American VALORANT Challengers League (VCL). The new academy initiative is set to create more pathways for players … Continued The post NRG unveils VALORANT academy with Maryville University appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.01.2026 11:54 Uhr

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BETER’s Setka Cup Table Tennis approved for North Carolina sports betting catalogue

Image Credit: BETER The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has given BETER permission to include its Setka Cup table tennis competitions in the state’s official sports wagering catalog. This approval enables North Carolina-licensed operators to place bets on Setka Cup events for the first time. The ruling adds North Carolina to BETER’s current footprint, which … Continued The post BETER’s Setka Cup Table Tennis approved for North Carolina sports betting catalogue appeared

Esports Insider 14.01.2026 10:44 Uhr

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SOOP confirms English LCK co-streaming as part of multi-year Riot Games collaboration

Image Credit: SOOP Co., Ltd. SOOP has outlined a new League of Legends esports roadmap aimed at expanding global access to the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), including English-language broadcasts and creator-led co-streaming. According to a post on the company’s social media and accompanying release, the live streaming platform has signed a memorandum of … Continued The post SOOP confirms English LCK co-streaming as part of multi-year Riot Games collaboration appeared first

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 19:44 Uhr

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Sentinels was the most visited Marvel Rivals team on Liquipedia in 2025

Image credit: Sentinels Esports information hub Liquipedia has revealed that Sentinels was the most visited Marvel Rivals team on its platform in 2025. After first entering the scene last April, the North American organisation established itself as a staple of the Marvel Rivals esports scene throughout the inaugural season. Following Sentinels, the second most visited … Continued The post Sentinels was the most visited Marvel Rivals team on Liquipedia in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 19:00 Uhr

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Selangor Red Giants advance to the MLBB M7 Knockout Stage

Image credit: MOONTON Selangor Red Giants has secured a major victory against M7 favourites Team Liquid PH, revitalising Malaysian fans’ dreams of a first M World Championship trophy. Selangor Red Giants, the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2024 champion, has been in hot form since last year and has recorded an impressive 2025 campaign as well. … Continued The post Selangor Red Giants advance to the MLBB M7 Knockout Stage appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 18:50 Uhr

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EYEBALLERS eliminates FaZe Clan from BLAST Bounty Season 1

Image credit: EYEBALLERS Swedish Counter-Strike 2 team EYEBALLERS has scored the first major upset of BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026. Led by three-time Major winner Jesper ‘JW‘ Wecksell, the team eliminated FaZe Clan in the opening round of the online closed qualifiers. EYEBALLERS Springs Surprise Currently ranked 31st in the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), EYEBALLERS … Continued The post EYEBALLERS eliminates FaZe Clan from BLAST Bounty Season 1 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 18:15 Uhr

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5 ways the Call of Duty series must reinvent itself before Battlefield 6 and REDSEC take over

Image credit: Activision Originally developed by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty debuted on PC in 2003. The series has become one of the largest in gaming, spawning several sequels, spin-offs, and battle royale titles.  In total, the Call of Duty series has sold roughly 500 million copies with over $30 billion in revenue since 2003. … Continued The post 5 ways the Call of Duty series must reinvent itself before Battlefield 6 and REDSEC take over appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 17:29 Uhr

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BLAST names EFM Global as logistics partner

Image credit: BLAST Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced a multi-year partnership with logistics company EFM Global. As a result of the deal, the company becomes the Official Global Logistics Partner for BLAST’s 2026 season. BLAST revealed that EFM Global will be integrated across its global event calendar by supporting the delivery of studios, fan … Continued The post BLAST names EFM Global as logistics partner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 17:23 Uhr

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Dominique Wilkins: It’s embarrassing for NBA stars to sit out dunk contest

Image credit: Kyle Terada, Imagn Images Some of the biggest names in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history want the current stars to make it a marquee event again. Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady made their pitches last week on NBC, and Slam Dunk legend Dominique Wilkins added to the conversation in an exclusive interview with … Continued The post Dominique Wilkins: It’s embarrassing for NBA stars to sit out dunk contest appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 17:16 Uhr

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Alkaren misses BLAST Bounty due to visa issues

Image credit: Esports World Cup Norwegian esports organisation HEROIC has announced Älımjan “Alkaren” Bıtımbai will miss the start of the 2026 Counter-Strike 2 season due to ‘unforeseen visa issues’. As a result, the Kazakhstani player won’t compete in the BLAST Bounty Season 1 closed qualifiers. Announced on January 13th, 2026, the organisation revealed it is … Continued The post Alkaren misses BLAST Bounty due to visa issues appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 16:56 Uhr

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Arc Raiders ‘first-person mode’ and ‘night vision’, show what Embark is up against

Arc Raiders looks better with shadows / Image credit: Embark A first-person Arc Raiders mod was created by a Redditor who gained access to the game console. An Arc Raiders ‘night vision’ tweak removed fog, shadows, and more.  Embark Studios issued a hotfix on January 11, removing the “NewConsole”, which was never intended as player-facing.  … Continued The post Arc Raiders ‘first-person mode’ and ‘night vision’, show what Embark is up against appeared firs

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 16:02 Uhr

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Riot Games partners with KitKat for 2026 VCT and Game Changers EMEA

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has announced Nestlé chocolate brand KitKat as an official partner of VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA for the 2026 season. As a part of the collaboration, fans will be able to enjoy KitKat-themed content throughout the broadcasts, including ‘fun advertisements’, in-game break segments, and exclusive event kits. “KitKat … Continued The post Riot Games partners with KitKat for 2026 VCT and Game Changers EMEA appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 16:00 Uhr

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Which Dota 2 heroes diverge the most from their lore?

This fragile bug is one of the strongest characters in Dota 2’s lore / Image credit: Valve Magnus’s abilities lean heavily into unexplained magnetism, despite his lore grounding him in warfare. Meepo, the weakest hero in lore, becomes one of the most dangerous characters in-game in the right hands. Elder Titan’s story is about repairing … Continued The post Which Dota 2 heroes diverge the most from their lore? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 14:54 Uhr

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Tom Dore appointed Managing Director of NSE

Image credit: British Esports The British Esports Federation has announced Tom Dore has been appointed as the new Managing Director of National Student Esports (NSE). In his new role, Dore will spearhead the development and growth of university esports within the UK. Dore takes on the Managing Director position at NSE as part of a … Continued The post Tom Dore appointed Managing Director of NSE appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 14:29 Uhr

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Fnatic announces collaboration with Void Gaming

Image credit: Fnatic London-based organisation Fnatic has announced a collaboration with controller manufacturer Void Gaming. A special edition of the GENESIS controller, themed after the esports team, will be available for pre-order starting January 15th. The controller is priced at £72 on Void Gaming’s website and will be available to reserve until February 20th. The … Continued The post Fnatic announces collaboration with Void Gaming appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 14:16 Uhr

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5 changes we want Riot to make to Summoner’s Rift in LoL’s next big update

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has confirmed that Summoner’s Rift will receive new visuals and gameplay updates. Potential changes could include both minor adjustments, such as removing elevation and adding a flipped map option. Jungle design remains a key area of focus, with possible upgrades centered on making camps more reactive to player actions … Continued The post 5 changes we want Riot to make to Summoner’s Rift in LoL’s next big update appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 13:34 Uhr

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CS2 marketplace Skinport acquires Skinbid assets

Image credit: Skinport Counter-Strike 2 skin marketplace Skinport has acquired the assets of fellow skin marketplace SkinBid, following the latter’s declaration of bankruptcy in November 2025. As a result of the deal, Skinport plans to relaunch SkinBid as a marketplace that fully complies with EU regulations and offers consumer protection. Announced on January 12th, the … Continued The post CS2 marketplace Skinport acquires Skinbid assets appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 13:25 Uhr

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5 agents that could dominate the VALORANT meta in 2026

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT’s meta changes regularly. Clove continues to dominate the pick and win rate ladders in ranked play, yet they aren’t among the best agents entering the 2026 season. Neon and Jett are the best duelists in the current meta. Sova is a versatile initiator, while Sage and Omen are at the … Continued The post 5 agents that could dominate the VALORANT meta in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 13:03 Uhr

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PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 team invites revealed

Image credit: PGL PGL has revealed the 16 teams competing in its first Counter-Strike 2 tournament of the 2026 season. Taking place from February 14th to 22nd, PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 will feature 14 of the top 16 teams from January’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS). Defending PGL Cluj-Napoca champion MOUZ has accepted its invitation to return … Continued The post PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 team invites revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:47 Uhr

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Pokémon Champions could redefine Nintendo esports – but only if the full roster is present

Four fan-favourite Pokémon lined up in a row in Pokémon Champions / Image credit: Nintendo Pokémon Champions is an upcoming competitive game that will focus on multiplayer battling with a wide range of mechanics. The entire Pokédex won’t be available in Pokémon Champions at its 2026 release, though more Pokémon could be added in future … Continued The post Pokémon Champions could redefine Nintendo esports – but only if the full roster is present appeared first on Esports Inside

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:41 Uhr

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Riot Games unveils Americas Cup ahead of First Stand

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games has announced it will host a new cross-regional esports event for the Americas ahead of First Stand, League of Legends’ first global event of the 2026 esports calendar. Announced during the LCS’ 2026 season presentation, the Americas Cup will see the second and third-place teams from the LCS and … Continued The post Riot Games unveils Americas Cup ahead of First Stand appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.01.2026 12:28 Uhr

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