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GamerLegion moves ztr to bench

Image credit: PGL GamerLegion has moved Erik ‘ztr‘ Gustafsson to the bench following a disappointing StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 campaign. The change brings a year-and-a-half stint in the German esports organisation’s starting line-up to an end. The Swedish in-game leader joined GamerLegion in July 2024, managing to lead the team into the top 10 of … Continued The post GamerLegion moves ztr to bench appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 18:07 Uhr

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Effect of VRS on the CS2 pro ecosystem: Explaining the top-level ranking system

Image credit: Helena Kristiansson, ESL VRS launched in October 2023, replacing the previous RMR and legend status system It first debuted in the 2024 Copenhagen Major VRS had a lot of issues early on: Delayed updates, a forfeit loophole and region-hopping Valve updated VRS to fix the early issues  CS2 teams have been significantly impacted … Continued The post Effect of VRS on the CS2 pro ecosystem: Explaining the top-level ranking system appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 16:11 Uhr

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IEM returns to Rio de Janeiro in 2026

Image credit: ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has announced that a Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) event will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2026. In addition to the return of IEM Rio 2026, the tournament organiser has announced a partnership with the State of Rio de Janeiro and the Rio de … Continued The post IEM returns to Rio de Janeiro in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 14:56 Uhr

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Invincible VS release date and original character revealed

Image credit: Skybound Games Invincible VS, AN FGC title based on the popular Amazon show and comic series, has revealed that it will launch on April 30th, 2026. The game will launch next year with 18 fighters in its roster, which includes an original character called Ella Mental. The original character, voiced by American rapper … Continued The post Invincible VS release date and original character revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 14:48 Uhr

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PUBG Mobile reveals 2026 esports roadmap

Image credit: PUBG Mobile Mobile battle royale title PUBG Mobile has revealed its esports roadmap for the 2026 season, featuring a range of adjustments to its competitive format. Next year will feature two Global Opens in addition to the PUBG Mobile World Cup and the PUBG Mobile Global Championship. 2026 PUBG Mobile Esports Format The … Continued The post PUBG Mobile reveals 2026 esports roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 14:33 Uhr

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Did Black Ops 7 release too early? Not necessarily, but it definitely feels that way

Zombie chasing a group in Black Ops 7 / Image credit: Call of Duty Black Ops 7 was released in November 2025, just 13 months after Black Ops 6 launched. The BO7 release date marked the first time that two Black Ops games were released in back-to-back years, causing some players to question why Activision … Continued The post Did Black Ops 7 release too early? Not necessarily, but it definitely feels that way appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 13:41 Uhr

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TFT Open to take place in Las Vegas in 2026

Image credit: Teamfight Tactics Teamfight Tactics has announced it will host a TFT Open tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2026. The event for the auto battler title returns to Las Vegas for the first time since 2023, where the city hosted the inaugural TFT Open tournament. Unveiled on December 11th, 2025, the TFT Vegas … Continued The post TFT Open to take place in Las Vegas in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 13:24 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals Season 5.5: Everything we know about the next half-season

Peni and Cloak and Dagger are just two of the heroes receiving winter-themed skins this holiday season / Image credit: NetEase Games Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 is set to release on December 12, 2025.  The update will include a range of new content, including new skins, events, and a seasonal game mode.  Several heroes are … Continued The post Marvel Rivals Season 5.5: Everything we know about the next half-season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 13:13 Uhr

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Faker collaborates with League of Legends Wild Rift for Zed skin

Image Credit: RIot Games League of Legends professional player and esports legend Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok has collaborated once again with Wild Rift, this time to release a personalised Zed skin. The special skin, called Galaxy Slayer Zed — Exquisite Edition, was showcased through a short trailer on the mobile game’s official social media channels. Although … Continued The post Faker collaborates with League of Legends Wild Rift for Zed skin appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 13:06 Uhr

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Apex Legends creators announce new PvP FPS game Highguard

Image credit: Wildlight Entertainment via The Game Awards Wildlight Entertainment, a studio founded by ex-Respawn developers, revealed its brand new PvP game, Highguard, at The Game Awards 2025. The award show concluded with a nearly three-minute-long trailer showcasing the new first-person shooter developed by the team behind Apex Legends and Titanfall. Players won’t have to … Continued The post Apex Legends creators announce new PvP FPS game Highguard appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 12:35 Uhr

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What next for the Battlefield RedSec esports scene?

Battlefield RedSec’s esports scene faces issues / Image credit: EA Both the Battlefield RedSec Elite and Open Series tournaments have been postponed until 2026 due to technical issues. Falling BF6 and RedSec player numbers and sentiment add further issues for EA as it hopes to deliver a competitive esports contender.  EA already has an established … Continued The post What next for the Battlefield RedSec esports scene? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 12:30 Uhr

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Caitlyn to join 2XKO roster in January 2026

Image Credit: @Play2XKO/Riot Games Riot Games has announced that League of Legends and Arcane character Caitlyn will be the next champion coming to its fighting game 2XKO. Caitlyn was unveiled at The Game Awards 2025 through Riot Games’ latest 2XKO trailer, which announced that she will be released in January 2026, alongside the game’s console release. … Continued The post Caitlyn to join 2XKO roster in January 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 12:10 Uhr

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Deadpool ‘coming soon’ to Marvel Rivals in Season 6

Image credit: NetEase Games NetEase Games revealed the first trailer for Marvel Rivals Season 6: Night at the Museum during The Game Awards 2025. The sixth season of the hero shooter arrives on January 16th, 2026 and brings a new character to the hero roster, Deadpool. A two-minute animated trailer was broadcast at the awards … Continued The post Deadpool ‘coming soon’ to Marvel Rivals in Season 6 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 11:36 Uhr

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Counter-Strike 2 and Team Vitality win at Game Awards 2025

Image credit: Michal Konkol, BLAST It was a good night for Counter-Strike 2 at last night’s Game Awards 2025, as Valve’s FPS and French esports organisation Team Vitality walked away with victories.  Counter-Strike 2 claimed the Best Esports Game award, while Team Vitality’s CS2 roster was named Best Esports Team. Counter-Strike 2’s Impressive 2025 Counter-Strike … Continued The post Counter-Strike 2 and Team Vitality win at Game Awards 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 11:23 Uhr

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Japanese organisation VARREL joins VCT Pacific for 2026

Image Credit: Riot Games Japanese esports organisation VARREL is set to compete in VCT Pacific for the 2026 season after acquiring the roster of Ascension Pacific winners SLT Seongnam. In a statement by Riot Games, VARREL has acquired the players and head coach from the South Korean organisation. The new VARREL roster will see Go … Continued The post Japanese organisation VARREL joins VCT Pacific for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 11:11 Uhr

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Invictus Gaming unveils major roster changes for 2026

Image Credit: Invictus Gaming Chinese esports organisation Invictus Gaming (IG) has officially announced its full line-up for the upcoming 2026 League of Legends LPL season. The new players were announced through individual posts on the team’s official Weibo account, with four new players joining the team, as well as a new member of the coaching … Continued The post Invictus Gaming unveils major roster changes for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 10:22 Uhr

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Team Spirit and Team Vitality advance to StarLadder Budapest Major semi-final

Image credit: StarLadder Team Spirit and Team Vitality have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 StarLadder Budapest Major.  The two sides defeated Team Falcons and The MongolZ, respectively, on the opening day of the playoffs, which took place at Hungary’s MVM Dome. Team Spirit Clips Team Falcons’ Wings After qualifying from Stage 3 with … Continued The post Team Spirit and Team Vitality advance to StarLadder Budapest Major semi-final appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 01:18 Uhr

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Best Warzone settings: Optimise your Call of Duty Battle Royale experience

Image credit: Activision Struggling to stay on target in Call of Duty: Warzone? Do the controls feel sluggish or unresponsive? Using the best Warzone settings might resolve the issue. Warzone controls may feel odd, especially when jumping from another COD game. That is not a skill issue, as your friends might have you believe; you … Continued The post Best Warzone settings: Optimise your Call of Duty Battle Royale experience appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 22:19 Uhr

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Fortnite Championship Series returns in 2026 with $10m prize pool

Image credit: Epic games Epic Games has revealed that the Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) will return in 2026 with a total prize pool worth $10m (~£7.4m). The 2026 season will once again feature three Majors spread through the year, as players across the world fight for a place in the next FNCS Global Championship. The … Continued The post Fortnite Championship Series returns in 2026 with $10m prize pool appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 19:36 Uhr

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Ninjas in Pyjamas benches Ewjerkz from CS2 roster

Image credit: PGL Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has moved Michel ‘Ewjerkz‘ Pinto from its Counter-Strike 2 starting roster to the bench. The move follows the Swedish esports organisation competing at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, where it failed to advance from Stage 2 of the season-ending tournament. Announced on December 11th, 2025, the move brings … Continued The post Ninjas in Pyjamas benches Ewjerkz from CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 18:27 Uhr

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Everything to know about FlyQuest’s Christmas Clash 2XKO tournament

Image credit: FlyQuest, Riot Games 2XKO developer Riot Games and esports organisation FlyQuest will hold the Christmas Clash tournament this weekend.  Running from December 13th to 14th, 2025, the winner of the competition will claim the lion’s share of a $3,000 (~£2,230) prize pot. The Christmas Clash is supported by Riot Games’ First Impact, a … Continued The post Everything to know about FlyQuest’s Christmas Clash 2XKO tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 17:33 Uhr

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NAVI switches regions for 2026 Brawl Stars season

Image credit: NAVI Ukrainian esports organisation NAVI has announced plans to switch regions for the 2026 Brawl Stars season. Ahead of the new season, the organisation will compete in EMEA with a brand-new lineup after competing in East Asia throughout the 2025 season. In an announcement published on December 11th, 2025, the organisation reveals that … Continued The post NAVI switches regions for 2026 Brawl Stars season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:57 Uhr

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Aqua net worth: How much money has David “Aqua” Wang won during his esports career?

Aqua (right) winning the inaugural Fortnite World Cup Duo Championship with Emil “Nyhrox” Bergquist / Image credit: Fortnite / Epic Games David “Aqua” Wang is a professional Fortnite player from Austria who has been competing since 2018. He has earned $2.19 million from 103 tournaments, making him the most financially successful Austrian gamer. Aqua won … Continued The post Aqua net worth: How much money has David “Aqua” Wang won during his esports career? appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:51 Uhr

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BLAST to operate 2026 Brawl Stars esports ecosystem following multi-year deal

Image credit: BLAST BLAST has announced a multi-year partnership with Supercell to operate the Brawl Stars esports ecosystem from 2026 onwards. As a result, the tournament operator will launch a global calendar for Brawl Stars with a $2m (~£1.49m) total prize pool, along with expanded live studio broadcasts. BLAST said in a release that it … Continued The post BLAST to operate 2026 Brawl Stars esports ecosystem following multi-year deal appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:46 Uhr

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