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Ground Zero Gaming joins LCP for 2026 season

Image credit: AS Rock Riot Games has named Ground Zero Gaming as the guest team competing in the 2026 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) season. The Australian esports organisation is one of five teams that have earned a guest slot in the region’s highest tier of League of Legends esports. Unveiled on December 22nd, … Continued The post Ground Zero Gaming joins LCP for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.12.2025 11:14 Uhr

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First-person shooters are a dime a dozen – Here’s how new FPS games can stand out

Apex Legends character sliding next to his teammates / Image credit: Apex Legends First-person shooters are incredibly popular and accessible on all platforms, but they’re beginning to feel stale. With dozens of options flooding the market, it’s challenging to stand out as an FPS in 2025. New multiplayer shooters can stand out by implementing special … Continued The post First-person shooters are a dime a dozen – Here’s how new FPS games can stand out appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 21.12.2025 13:00 Uhr

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How good has Counter-Strike 2 been for esports in 2025?

Image credit: Valve Counter-Strike 2 has been a big success for Valve in 2025, reaching a peak of 1.86 million concurrent players in April. In esports tournaments, Counter-Strike 2 has consistently drawn in large numbers of viewers, particularly at the Blast.tv Austin Major event in June, drawing in around 1.7 million. There has been some … Continued The post How good has Counter-Strike 2 been for esports in 2025? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 20.12.2025 13:00 Uhr

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100 Thieves names Major winner gla1ve as CS2 coach

Image credit: 100 Thieves North American esports organisation 100 Thieves has officially unveiled Lukas ‘gla1ve‘ Rossander as the coach of its Counter-Strike 2 roster. The move follows gla1ve’s recent departure from Scandinavian esports organisation ENCE and the end of his playing career. Announced on December 19th, 2025, gla1ve is the latest piece in 100 Thieves’ … Continued The post 100 Thieves names Major winner gla1ve as CS2 coach appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 20:25 Uhr

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DarkZero Esports purchases NRG esports assets

Image credit: NRG North American esports organisation DarkZero Esports has acquired the esports assets of NRG for an undisclosed fee. Don Kim, the CEO of DarkZero Esports, will assume the role of NRG CEO. Meanwhile, NRG’s Founder, Andy Miller, will be involved as an advisor to support the transition and provide guidance. According to the … Continued The post DarkZero Esports purchases NRG esports assets appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 19:01 Uhr

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ESL adjusts Challenger League Asia format to include ESL Pro League qualification

Image credit: ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has updated its format for the Asia finals of ESL Challenger League Season 51. The new format backtracks on a previous decision by the tournament organiser to remove the regional Counter-Strike 2 event’s link to the ESL Pro League. For the four ESL Challenger League Season 51 Oceania … Continued The post ESL adjusts Challenger League Asia format to include ESL Pro League qualification appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 18:41 Uhr

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Fortnite Winterfest 2025: All rewards, collabs, and skins

Fortnite website’s official Winterfest 2025 banner showcasing skins / Image credit: Epic Games Fortnite Winterfest 2025 began on December 18 and will end on January 5, 2026. Players will be able to get rewards from the Winterfest cabin by logging in every day during the event. Collaborations include Harry Potter, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Back to … Continued The post Fortnite Winterfest 2025: All rewards, collabs, and skins appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 18:41 Uhr

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SNK Worlds Championship qualifying tournaments revealed

Image credit: SNK Corporation SNK Corporation has revealed the line-up of qualifying tournaments for its multi-title esports competition, the SNK World Championships 2026 The tournaments will feature various FGC titles, including FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, The King of Fighters XV, ART OF FIGHTING 3: The Path of the Warrior, and SAMURAI SHODOWN. The … Continued The post SNK Worlds Championship qualifying tournaments revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 18:22 Uhr

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G2 Esports ends Women’s League of Legends project

Image credit: Esports Player Foundation European esports organisation G2 Esports has disbanded G2 Hel, its women’s League of Legends esports project. The disbandment comes two weeks after the team achieved victory at Nova Series: Prélude, a four-team regional tournament. Announced on December 19th, 2025, the closure of G2 Hel brings an end to three years … Continued The post G2 Esports ends Women’s League of Legends project appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 18:13 Uhr

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The best VALORANT esports moments of 2025

Image credit: Adela Sznajder/Riot Games Encompassing four regions, hundreds of players and one semi-franchised structure, the VALORANT 2025 esports season has delivered high-quality competition, underdog stories and record-breaking results. As the scene heads towards a new year, Esports Insider takes the time to discuss the top VALORANT esports moments of 2025. The Paper Rex Train … Continued The post The best VALORANT esports moments of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 17:55 Uhr

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10 best Christmas skins in League of Legends and how to get them

There are plenty of Christmas skins for various champions in League of Legends / Image credit: Riot Games and League of Legends Christmas and festive skins in League of Legends are relatively popular, with many champions having at least one holiday skin.  Most festive skins are locked in the Legacy Vault and return to the … Continued The post 10 best Christmas skins in League of Legends and how to get them appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 16:15 Uhr

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VALORANT reveals Game Changers North America 2026 roadmap

Image credit: VALORANT Esports NA via X Riot Games has unveiled the roadmap for the VALORANT Game Changers North America 2026 season, featuring a total prize pool of $150,000 (~£112,000). Running from February until September, the circuit will encompass a Kickoff tournament, two main events and five Raidiant Academy competitions. Game Changers North America (NA) … Continued The post VALORANT reveals Game Changers North America 2026 roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 15:14 Uhr

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KT Rolster’s Bdd wins LCK Player of the Year

Image credit: Riot Games KT Rolster mid laner Gwak ‘Bdd‘ Bo-sung has won LCK Player of the Year at the 2025 LCK Awards. The annual awards ceremony for South Korea’s premier League of Legends competition celebrates the individual achievements of players across a variety of categories. Throughout 2025, Bdd cemented his place as one of … Continued The post KT Rolster’s Bdd wins LCK Player of the Year appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 14:59 Uhr

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How to mid in MLBB – A complete guide

Image credit: Moonton The mid lane in MLBB is usually for full-time mages, just like in Dota or League of Legends.  Like other MOBAs, the mid lane sees a ton of ganks from the enemy jungler, roamer, and even EXP laner.  Farming is critical while playing in the mid lane, so characters with good minion … Continued The post How to mid in MLBB – A complete guide appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 14:59 Uhr

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Dota 2 meta timeline: Biggest changes in 2025

Wandering Waters expanded Dota 2’s map / Image credit: Valve In 2025, there were two major patches, Wandering Waters and Spring Forward, that shook up the map and heroes The expansive map favours heroes who can farm efficiently and move fast  TI14 showcased the power of Helm of the Dominator and exposed underrated heroes that … Continued The post Dota 2 meta timeline: Biggest changes in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 14:26 Uhr

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What we learned from the PUBG: Black Budget closed alpha

If you see blue, it’s time to go in Black Budget / Image credit: Krafton PUBG: Black Budget is a first-person extraction shooter that feels far closer to Escape From Tarkov than Arc Raiders  The game is set on Coli Island, which is stuck in a time loop in 2002, and subject to a DNA-altering … Continued The post What we learned from the PUBG: Black Budget closed alpha appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 13:51 Uhr

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Team Vitality’s Vivian and Chel discuss the state of women’s MLBB esports

Team Vitality’s Vivian (left) and Chel (right). Image credit: Esports World Cup 2025 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) features one of the biggest women’s esports ecosystems in the global competitive gaming field. With 1.37m peak viewers, MLBB’s women’s tournament at the 32nd SEA Games in 2023 remains the most-watched competition for female athletes.  Whilst the … Continued The post Team Vitality’s Vivian and Chel discuss the state of women’s MLBB esports appeared first on

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 13:18 Uhr

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Hearthstone announces 2026 esports plans

Image credit: Blizzard Blizzard has unveiled the full roadmap for Hearthstone‘s 2026 esports circuit, including new tournaments and larger prize pools. In addition to new tournaments taking place throughout the year, the developer and publisher confirmed the Hearthstone World Championship will take place at BlizzCon next September. For 2026, Hearthstone will expand its Masters Tour … Continued The post Hearthstone announces 2026 esports plans appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 12:43 Uhr

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Valve releases CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major champions autograph capsule

Image credit: StarLadder Valve has released a Counter-Strike 2 champions autograph capsule following the conclusion of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. Budapest Major champions Team Vitality have received another set of in-game signatures from its players celebrating its victory at the final Tier 1 event of the 2025 season. Team Vitality’s victory over FaZe Clan … Continued The post Valve releases CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major champions autograph capsule appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 11:29 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals teases major Ignite esports circuit news

Image credit: NetEase Games NetEase has officially revealed that Marvel Rivals Ignite, the hero shooter’s esports scene, will return for a 2026 circuit. The developer’s announcement hints that changes will be coming to the new season, promising a ‘more professional’ and ‘mature’ competition format. NetEase has kept the announcement intentionally vague, offering little insight into … Continued The post Marvel Rivals teases major Ignite esports circuit new

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 11:10 Uhr

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BETBY introduces 24/7 Live Chess betting ahead of FIDE World Championships

Image Credit: BETBY BETBY​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ has launched a 24/7 live chess content solution, supported by a proprietary in-house live model. The project, which aims to resolve the problem of no continuous events, wants to make chess a vertically scalable, always-on betting ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌market. In order to give operators a consistent stream of content, BETBY concentrated on chess … Continued The post BETBY introduces 24/7 Live Chess betting ahead of FIDE World Championships appeared first

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 10:23 Uhr

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MOUZ exits VALORANT, citing misalignment with current VCT structure

Image Credit: MOUZ German esports organisation MOUZ has announced that it will no longer continue competing in VALORANT, ending a four-year stint in Riot Games’ tactical shooter. In a statement published on the team’s X account (formerly Twitter), the organisation said that the current structure of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) does not align with … Continued The post MOUZ exits VALORANT, citing misalignment with current VCT structure appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 01:56 Uhr

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Team Spirit makes CS2 roster changes after StarLadder Budapest Major loss

Image Credit: BLAST/Stephanie Lindgren Team Spirit has announced changes to its Counter-Strike 2 roster following the conclusion of the StarLadder Budapest Major and an internal review of its results across the 2025 season. According to an announcement from the organisation, Leonid ‘chopper’ Vishnyakov and Ivan ‘zweih’ Gogin have been removed from the team’s starting lineup … Continued The post Team Spirit makes CS2 roster changes after StarLadder Budapest Major loss appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 19.12.2025 01:53 Uhr

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What is League Next? Riot’s reported overhaul of League of Legends explained

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games is reportedly working on a major overhaul of League of Legends — internally referred to as ‘League Next’ — with a release target of 2027. According to a report from Bloomberg by video game reporter Cecilia D’Anastasio, the project was described by five current and former employees as the … Continued The post What is League Next? Riot’s reported overhaul of League of Legends explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.12.2025 23:46 Uhr

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