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Riot Games unveils 2026 VCT China roadshow locations

Image Credits: Riot Games Riot Games has unveiled all the locations for its 2026 VCT China roadshow, which will span across seven cities for regional and international events. Originally announced in October 2025, the publisher has described it as the ‘most ambitious’ VCT tour Riot Games has done within a single region. The roadshow for … Continued The post Riot Games unveils 2026 VCT China roadshow locations appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 16:06 Uhr

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ECSTATIC replaces Imperial Esports at BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026

Image credit: ECSTATIC Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced ECSTATIC will replace Imperial Esports at the upcoming BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026 Counter-Strike 2 event. The Danish esports organisation joins an extensive list of teams competing in the first Tier 1 event of 2026. Announced on December 23rd, 2025, the event will be the first … Continued The post ECSTATIC replaces Imperial Esports at BLAST Bounty Season 1 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 15:30 Uhr

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Best League of Legends rookies of 2025

Faker (L) of T1 and HongQ of CTBC Flying Oyster pose before competing during MSI 2025 / Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games Rookies are generally LoL esports players making their senior, pro debut in one of the major regions in 2025. The best LoL rookies are ranked based on individual and team awards. All of … Continued The post Best League of Legends rookies of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 14:51 Uhr

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5 best League of Legends matches of 2025

The League of Legends World Championship is the most-viewed esports event / Image credit: Riot Games The best League of Legends matches are based on their popularity, how closely contested they were, and the narrative around the matches. The best matches in 2025 had underdog stories, like KT upsetting Gen.G at LoL Worlds, and Karmine … Continued The post 5 best League of Legends matches of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 13:41 Uhr

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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella passes away aged 55

Image credit: EA Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise and founder of Respawn Entertainment, has passed away aged 55. A report from NBC4 stated that two people, which included Zampella, passed away while driving out of a tunnel in Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Mountains before colliding with a barrier. Zampella is widely … Continued The post Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella passes away aged 55 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 13:24 Uhr

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WEMADE partners with Razer for YMIR Cup World Championship

Image credit: WEMADE Game developer WEMADE has joined forces with global gaming and lifestyle brand Razer for the YMIR Cup World Championship. The inaugural edition of the YMIR Cup for the MMORPG title Legend of YMIR will take place at Razer’s Southeast Asian headquarters from February 28th to March 1st, 2026. According to the press … Continued The post WEMADE partners with Razer for YMIR Cup World Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 13:08 Uhr

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Dragon Ball FighterZ vs 2XKO: Which tag fighter is king?

Image credit: Riot Games Dragon Ball FighterZ and 2XKO are six-button tag team fighting games, but FighterZ is 3v3 while 2XKO is 2v2. FighterZ is more complicated and refined, since 2XKO is in early access, and currently has a larger roster and more game modes. 2XKO’s esports has started well and has strong early access … Continued The post Dragon Ball FighterZ vs 2XKO: Which tag fighter is king? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 12:58 Uhr

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Ex-Cubert Academy and Rose removed from VALORANT Challengers NA 2026

Image Credits: Riot Games VALORANT Challengers North America 2026 has announced that two free agent teams, Rose andF/A Ex-Cubert Academy, have failed to secure their spots for the event. According to the organisers, both teams failed to meet undisclosed ‘eligibility requirements’. Hence, their slots will now be filled by teams advancing through an open tournament. … Continued The post Ex-Cubert Academy and Rose removed from VALORANT Challengers NA 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 12:53 Uhr

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Dota 2’s biggest esports moments of 2025

Team Falcons at The International 2025. Image credit: Valve via Flickr Dota 2 boasts one of the longest-running and most celebrated esports scenes in the competitive gaming ecosystem, dating back to 2011.  The MOBA game developed by Valve continues to captivate players worldwide, in both casual and professional settings. 2025, in particular, was a monumental year … Continued The post Dota 2’s biggest esports moments of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 12:01 Uhr

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The Finals expands esports ecosystem for 2026

Image credit: Embark Studios First-person shooter title The Finals has unveiled an expanded esports ecosystem for its 2026 season. Developed by Embark Studios, the title’s esports circuit will include more regions alongside an increased focus on integrating grassroots competitions into the ecosystem. Unveiled on December 22nd, 2025, The Finals will include APAC in official tournaments … Continued The post The Finals expands esports ecosystem for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 11:39 Uhr

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Korean lawmakers push to host Olympic Esports Games

South Korea has moved into the spotlight as a possible host of the Olympic Esports Games (OEGs) following the collapse of partnership negotiations between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Saudi Arabia. Originally reported in local media, the development was discussed during a parliamentary forum held in Seoul on December 22nd, where lawmakers, sports officials, … Continued The post Korean lawmakers push to host Olympic Esports Games appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 03:01 Uhr

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T1 leads most-watched esports teams of 2025

Image Credit: LoL Esports T1‘s League of Legends team once again finished the year as the most-watched esports team globally, topping the 2025 rankings by total livestream watch time across all major titles and platforms. The annual ranking, published by Esports Charts, aggregates hours watched from tournaments and official broadcasts across PC, console and mobile … Continued The post T1 leads most-watched esports teams of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 23.12.2025 00:33 Uhr

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5 Dota 2 heroes dominated the esports scene in 2025. Here’s why they were so good

Image credit: Valve Support picks have been varied in 2025, with Naga Siren and Shadow Shaman outperforming other traditional support heroes. Pro-scene mainstay and chain-stunner extraordinaire Earthshaker found his way back to the meta during the TI season, boasting huge damage numbers and even longer stuns. Nature’s Prophet and Ursa are two of the highest … Continued The post 5 Dota 2 heroes dominated the esports scene in 2025. Here’s why they were so good appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 18:29 Uhr

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5 storylines we wish had come true in Dota 2 esports in 2025

Image credit: Valve Unexpected results for fan-favourite teams like Team Spirit, Xtreme Gaming, Parivision, Team Liquid, and Tundra Esports. A major frontrunner and the top team of 2023, Gaimin Gladiators, disbanded early amid legal problems and the subsequent release of its roster. Team Liquid failed to recapture their title, joining the list of the last … Continued The post 5 storylines we wish had come true in Dota 2 esports in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 17:30 Uhr

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British Esports secures funding for EFL esports campaign

Image credit: British Esports National esports body British Esports has secured funding to launch an esports-focused campaign with the English Football League (EFL). The Safe to Play campaign is set to run across ten football club communities and utilises esports to help young people build digital skills and stay safe online. According to a release, … Continued The post British Esports secures funding for EFL esports campaign appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 17:25 Uhr

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The biggest winners and losers of Dota 2 Patch 7.40

Image credit: Valve Lane-dominant heroes like Pangolier are being phased out in favour of new, impactful heroes like Broodmother. Old favourites that were prominent in the last patch, like Juggernaut and Lich, are maintaining their win rates, even improving as the patch evolves. Largo follows the trend of most new heroes, boasting a terrible win … Continued The post The biggest winners and losers of Dota 2 Patch 7.40 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 16:42 Uhr

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“Simple to play, impossible to master”: how Tetris is reinventing itself as an esport

Image Credits: CTWC Created by Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov in 1984, Tetris gained global recognition following its 1989 NES release and has been a cultural icon ever since. However, despite its over 40-year life span, Tetris continues to evolve to attract modern audiences. Whilst it began as a simple puzzle game, Tetris has developed a … Continued The post “Simple to play, impossible to master”: how Tetris is reinventing itself as an esport appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 16:10 Uhr

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How to roam in MLBB – A complete guide

Image credit: Moonton Almost any hero in MLBB can roam if played correctly, but the most popular ones are support and tanks.  A good roamer doesn’t babysit the gold laner. Instead, they roam around the map, aiding each lane.  Depending on the roamer, players either play aggressively or stay behind teammates and provide support.  Pick … Continued The post How to roam in MLBB – A complete guide appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 14:49 Uhr

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PGL moves 2026 CS2 event from Belgrade to Bucharest

Image credit: PGL Esports tournament organiser PGL has announced that its Belgrade event, set to take place in October 2026, has been relocated to Bucharest and renamed to PGL Masters Bucharest. The event, originally scheduled for October 27th to November 1st, 2026, will now take place between October 24th and 31st. Announced on December 22nd, … Continued The post PGL moves 2026 CS2 event from Belgrade to Bucharest appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 14:18 Uhr

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League of Legends meta timeline: Biggest changes in 2025

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games’ League of Legends has seen plenty of meta changes throughout 2025. These include improvements to certain champions to make them more appealing for existing teams. A new champion, Atakhan, was part of the ever-changing meta, who appears early on in a match that can potentially change the tide for … Continued The post League of Legends meta timeline: Biggest changes in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 14:10 Uhr

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Best Dota 2 rookies of 2025

Future of NAVI Dota 2 / Image credit: Natus Vincere The best Dota 2 rookies are based on their individual and team performances, along with potential. Rookies generally refer to players making their professional, senior debut at Dota 2 esports’ highest level in 2025. Most teams didn’t have rookies in 2025, with most of the … Continued The post Best Dota 2 rookies of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 13:27 Uhr

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DN FREECS rebranded to DN SOOPers for 2026

Image credit: DN SOOPers South Korean esports organisation DN FREECS has rebranded to DN SOOPers ahead of the 2026 esports season. The announcement aligns the organisation’s League of Legends teams with the branding of live streaming platform SOOP, which recently rebranded from AfreecaTV. Unveiled on December 22nd, 2025, the rebrand aims to consolidate the organisation’s … Continued The post DN FREECS rebranded to DN SOOPers for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 13:10 Uhr

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Overwatch 2 vs Apex Legends: Which hero shooter is for you?

Image credit: Blizzard and Respawn Entertainment Apex Legends is a battle royale, while Overwatch 2 is a hero shooter more similar to Team Fortress 2. Overwatch 2 offers more game modes than Apex Legends, with PvP and PvE options. Overwatch 2 has a large roster and some heroes that don’t require precise aiming. Apex Legends … Continued The post Overwatch 2 vs Apex Legends: Which hero shooter is for you? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 13:01 Uhr

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Team Yandex crowned DreamLeague Season 27 champions

Image credit: Team Yandex Team Yandex has won Dota 2’s DreamLeague Season 27, the first tournament of the 2025/26 ESL Pro Tour season. The Russian esports organisation secured victory after beating Team Spirit 3-1 in the Grand Final, cementing its place as one of Europe’s top teams. Team Yandex’s Road to Victory After six rounds … Continued The post Team Yandex crowned DreamLeague Season 27 champions appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 12:18 Uhr

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