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“Cities of the world take note”: EA esports heads discuss ALGS’ return to Sapporo

Image credit: Joe Brady, EA For the second consecutive year, the Apex Legends world champion will be crowned in Sapporo, Japan. In fact, the game’s most important event will be held in the city for three years in a row, a typically unusual choice in the world of esports. However, according to prominent figures within … Continued The post “Cities of the world take note”: EA esports heads discuss ALGS’ return to Sapporo appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.01.2026 16:05 Uhr

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Luminosity Gaming reacquired by Steve Maida, may possibly have a Smash roster

Image Credit: Luminosity Luminosity has been reacquired by the original owner and founder, Steve Maida. On X (formerly Twitter), Luminosity officially announced the return of Maida. As part of the sale, Luminosity’s current players and creators were paid in full using money from the sale. However, historical debts and previously unpaid creators are still the … Continued The post Luminosity Gaming reacquired by Steve Maida, may possibly have a Smash roster appeared first on Esports In

Esports Insider 17.01.2026 15:43 Uhr

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Team Falcons fly as Team Liquid and VK Gaming fail to qualify for ALGS Championship finals

Image credit: Joe Brady, Electronic Arts via smugmug Following a climactic Bracket Stage, Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship heads to the Match Point Finals with Team Falcons once again being the team to beat. Across both the Upper and Lower Bracket matches, there were surprise qualifications and disappointing eliminations from tournament favourites.  Esports … Continued The post Team Falcons fly as Team Liquid and VK Gaming fail to qualify for ALGS Championshi

Esports Insider 17.01.2026 15:27 Uhr

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CS2 is awful for new players – Why Valve needs to rethink Competitive and Premier

Image credit: Aleksha McLoughlin for Esports Insider / Valve CS2 features two main modes, Competitive and Premier, each with its own respective ranking system.  CS2 ranks in Competitive adopt CS:GO’s familiar titles; however, they are map-specific, and you must manually queue for each one separately. Waiting times can sway popularity, and it’s led to bias … Continued The post CS2 is awful for new players – Why Valve needs to rethink Competitive and Premier appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 17.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Who Will Win the ALGS Championship 2026?

Image credit: Joe Brady, Electronic Arts The ALGS Year 5 Championship has been a wild ride so far, with a plethora of action-packed matches from some of the top teams in Apex Legends. Following the conclusion of the Group Stage, teams have now been seeded in the Bracket Stage. From now on, eliminations will occur, … Continued The post Who Will Win the ALGS Championship 2026? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.01.2026 03:13 Uhr

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2XKO is reducing its seasons for 2026, but the FGC will still get five champions

Image Credit: Riot Games Just days before 2XKO‘s launch, Riot released a blog post that outlined major changes to the FGC’s content plans for 2026. While the blog post largely focused on a new weekly in-game event called the Weekend Warmup, the FGC narrowed in on a briefly mentioned change to the 2026 season roadmap. According … Continued The post 2XKO is reducing its seasons for 2026, but the FGC will still get five champions appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.01.2026 02:20 Uhr

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Everything we know about the new Fortnite game mode

Will Fall Guys have a big role to play in the new game mode? / Image credit: Epic Games A new game mode for Fortnite is likely to be released soon.  Fortnite content creators had a chance to play the new game mode recently.  Leakers revealed that the game mode had the codename “Pimlico” in … Continued The post Everything we know about the new Fortnite game mode appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 18:25 Uhr

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2027 Counter-Strike 2 Major locations reportedly revealed

Shanghai, China. Image credit: Shutterstock The locations for both Counter-Strike 2 Majors in 2027 have reportedly been revealed. According to a report by Counter-Strike publication HLTV, Buenos Aires, Argentina, will host the first Major in May, while the second will take place in Shanghai, China, in November. The report also mentions that Argentinian tournament organiser … Continued The post 2027 Counter-Strike 2 Major locations reportedly revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 18:20 Uhr

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ONIC ID survives do-or-die Day 5 at MLBB M7 Swiss Stage

Image credit: MOONTON ONIC ID has edged closer to qualifying for the Knockout Stage of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M7 World Championship. On day five of the Swiss Stage, it was do-or-die for the six competing teams, as a loss would have led to the team’s elimination from the tournament. ONIC Gets Closer … Continued The post ONIC ID survives do-or-die Day 5 at MLBB M7 Swiss Stage appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 18:19 Uhr

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“We’re good at punishing mistakes”:  Shopify Rebellion coach talks strategy at ALGS 2026

Image credit: Image author: Michal Konkol, Esports World Cup Luca ‘Liuq’ Andenna is the only Italian at the ALGS 2026 Championship and is the assistant coach for Shopify Rebellion, a team that is expected to reach the grand finals.  In the freezing cold of Sapporo, Japan, Esports Insider Italy interviewed Liuq to share his impressions … Continued The post “We’re good at punishing mistakes”:  Shopify Rebellion coach talks strategy at ALGS 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 18:01 Uhr

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T1 unveils Fortnite roster for FNCS 2026

Image credit: T1 South Korean esports organisation T1 has revealed its Fortnite roster for the 2026 Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) season. The organisation has signed the Polish pair of ‘Demus‘ and ‘Darm‘ who competed alongside each other throughout the 2025 season. Unveiled on X (Twitter), Darm and Demus have already started the 2026 campaign on … Continued The post T1 unveils Fortnite roster for FNCS 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 16:38 Uhr

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NIP Group mines 151.4 Bitcoin in early operations

Image credit: NIP Group NIP Group has announced that it has recorded an initial Bitcoin output of approximately 151.4 BTC from its mining operation period between September and November 2025. The figures came from the company’s first operational fleet and mark its official entry into large-scale Bitcoin mining. At the current Bitcoin price of around … Continued The post NIP Group mines 151.4 Bitcoin in early operations appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 15:59 Uhr

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Team Falcons tops Group Stage at ALGS Year 5 Championship

Image credit: Electronic Arts The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship Group Stage has concluded, with Team Falcons topping the group standings following an eventual second day.  Day two saw new storylines emerge. Previously overshadowed teams finally got their moment to shine, and a chaotic finale concluded one of the closest Group Stages … Continued The post Team Falcons tops Group Stage at ALGS Year 5 Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 15:47 Uhr

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Best beginner heroes for each role in Dota 2

Start with a few comfort heroes in Dota 2 and master them / Image credit: Valve Each Dota 2 role has specific expectations, and every hero performs those tasks differently. Beginner-friendly heroes have a simpler game plan and are easier to pilot. Utilising more straightforward heroes will help to flatten the learning curve and enable … Continued The post Best beginner heroes for each role in Dota 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 15:09 Uhr

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Call of Duty unveils new anti-cheat measures ahead of Ranked Play launch

Image credit: Activision Call of Duty has unveiled new anti-cheat measures launching alongside the first-person shooter title’s Ranked Play modes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. The introduction of stronger cloud-based attestation aims to add a layer of protection against cheaters before a match begins. In a social media … Continued The post Call of Duty unveils new anti-cheat measures ahead of Ranked Play launch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 14:05 Uhr

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Esports events calendar 2026: Every major esports tournament

The M7 World Championship trophy. Image credit: Moonton Games Whilst esports is often referred to as a singular entity, it is a vast industry comprised of several games, teams, companies and tournament organisers. Every month, some of the biggest competitive titles are celebrated with the world’s best players competing in front of fans across studios, … Continued The post Esports events calendar 2026: Every major esports tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 13:54 Uhr

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A deep dive into Sentinels and what it will bring to the LCS in 2026

Image credit: Sentinels It will be interesting to see if Sentinels can translate its global popularity in the VALORANT space to a smaller LCS audience.  Sentinels will bring its content knowledge to a league that is desperate for it. Sentinels has built a hungry roster with a point to prove. It will likely be the … Continued The post A deep dive into Sentinels and what it will bring to the LCS in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 13:38 Uhr

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ENVY and Cloud9 secure VCT Americas Kickoff opening day wins

Image Credits: Colin Young-Wolff, Riot Games The opening day of the 2026 VCT Americas Kickoff saw ENVY and Cloud9 secure victories over Evil Geniuses and LOUD, respectively. As a result, both teams moved on to Round 2 of the Upper Bracket, while the losers dropped down to the Middle Bracket. ENVY will next face MIBR, … Continued The post ENVY and Cloud9 secure VCT Americas Kickoff opening day wins appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 12:48 Uhr

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Logitech G expands FlyQuest sponsorship

Image credit: FlyQuest Gaming peripherals brand Logitech G has expanded its partnership with North American esports organisation FlyQuest. As a result of the expansion, the brand will support all of the organisation’s esports teams competing in League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Marvel Rivlas, and the FGC. Announced on social media, the expansion follows a two-and-a-half … Continued The post Logitech G expands FlyQuest sponsorship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 12:32 Uhr

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Hanwha Life Esports names CHZZK as latest partner

Image credit: Hanwha Life Esports/CHZZK Korean esports organisation Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) has announced a partnership with Naver streaming platform CHZZK. The collaboration includes exclusive content and IP-based collaborations with the League of Legends team to bolster the overall fan experience. With the signing of HLE, all 10 LCK teams have officially signed with a … Continued The post Hanwha Life Esports names CHZZK as latest partner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 12:26 Uhr

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Why third-party microtransactions in Fortnite are a bad idea, and how Epic Games can fix them

Image credit: Epic Games Fortnite, created by Epic Games, came out in 2017 and has become one of the defining battle-royale games in the genre. In 2025, Fortnite saw several successes, with The Simpsons mini-season attracting 2.7 million players who regularly logged in. Third-party microtransactions were enabled on January 12, 2026, allowing creators to offer … Continued The post Why third-party microtransactions in Fortnite are a bad idea, and how Epic Games can fix them appeared first on

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 12:20 Uhr

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Corsair partners with Worlds 2025 MVP Gumayusi

Image Credit: Corsair Gaming peripherals company Corsair has signed an exclusive partnership with professional player and League of Legends World 2025 champion Lee ‘Gumayusi‘ Min-hyeong. Announced through an official post on social media, Gumayusi is also set to be involved in the upcoming development of the company’s pro-focused peripherals. Gumayusi’s personal collection of Corsair products … Continued The post Corsair partners with Worlds 2025 MVP Gumayusi appear

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 12:07 Uhr

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Team Vitality expands into Age of Empires esports

Image credit: Team Vitality French esports organisation Team Vitality has expanded into Age of Empires esports with the signing of three high-profile names. The trio of Kai ‘Liereyy‘ Kallinger, Hamzah ‘Hera‘ El-Baher, and Hernan ‘Hearttt‘ Boularte Pizarro will represent the organisation in upcoming tournaments for the real-time strategy title. Unveiled on January 15th, 2026, Age … Continued The post Team Vitality expands into Age of Empires esports appea

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 11:18 Uhr

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NCAA President details scope of betting probes and urges states to curb risky wagers

Image Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports In response to recent sports betting indictments related to collegiate athletics, NCAA President Charlie Baker has released a statement detailing the scope of ongoing integrity investigations throughout the collegiate landscape. The NCAA claimed to have one of the biggest integrity monitoring programmes in the world and to have no … Continued The post NCAA President details scope of betting probes and urges states to curb risky wagers appeared firs

Esports Insider 16.01.2026 10:40 Uhr

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