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Psalm net worth: How much money has Harrison “psalm” Chang won in his esports career?

Image credit: Liquipedia Harrison “psalm” Chang earned $1.96 million from his professional esports career. Although he started playing Dota 2, his fortune was made from competing in Heroes of the Storm, Fortnite and VALORANT. Psalm decided to drop out of UCLA in 2016 to pursue professional gaming after enjoying success and seeing former teammates become … Continued The post Psalm net worth: How much money has Harrison “psalm” Chang won in his esports career? appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 18:13 Uhr

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2026 VCT China Kickoff: Schedule, opening matches and format

Image Credits: Riot Games [ESI Illustration] The 2026 VCT China Kickoff will be the first event of the region’s roadshow announced by Riot Games in December. Starting January 22nd, a total of 12 teams will battle in front of a live audience for the trophy and qualification to Vtc’s first Masters event of the year … Continued The post 2026 VCT China Kickoff: Schedule, opening matches and format appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 16:33 Uhr

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FRAG 20 heads to Las Vegas as a hybrid tournament

Image credit: Fragadelphia Tournament organiser Fragadelphia has announced that its upcoming Counter-Strike 2 event, FRAG 20 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the US at the LVL UPO EXPO. Running from April 24th to 26th, 2026, the event will take place as Fragadelphia’s first-ever hybrid LAN, meaning it will be both an invite … Continued The post FRAG 20 heads to Las Vegas as a hybrid tournament appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 15:09 Uhr

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“Esports got off on the wrong foot”: The Tetris Company Founder on the current esports ecosystem

Tetris Creator Alexey Pajitnov (left) and Henk Rogers, Founder of The Tetris Company(right). Image Credits: Red Bull Tetris is not one of the first titles that comes to mind when discussing esports. However, Henk Rogers, Founder of The Tetris Company, believes that the classic puzzle video game is, in fact, a traditional esport. Given that … Continued The post “Esports got off on the wrong foot”: The Tetris Company Founder on the current esports ecosystem appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 14:48 Uhr

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5 best esports tournaments of 2025

Image credit: EVO Many exciting competitive esports events have been held throughout 2025. Some events were held for a single tournament, while others featured a lineup of competitions for different games. The Fortnite Pro-Am was incredibly fun for competitors and viewers alike, as it placed athletes on teams with popular community streamers. The Esports World … Continued The post 5 best esports tournaments of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 14:35 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Siege X relaunches following major account breaches

Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has turned its Rainbow Six Siege X servers back online to all players after it was targeted by hacks over the weekend. The breach caused players to receive in-game currency, experience bans, and other technical issues that resulted in the game being temporarily shut down. The developer first acknowledged the breach … Continued The post Rainbow Six Siege X relaunches following major account breaches appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 13:28 Uhr

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League of Legends: Camille lore, explained

Camille’s hextech augments have given her various abilities, including the ability to stay young through slowed ageing / Image credit: Riot Games and League of Legends Camille is a fighter and assassin hero in League of Legends, often played in the Top lane.  In terms of gameplay, Camille is a mobile champion who excels at … Continued The post League of Legends: Camille lore, explained appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 13:12 Uhr

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5 ways DreamLeague Season 27 shaped the Dota 2 Patch 7.40 meta

Image credit: ESL DreamLeague Season 27 is the first true professional showing of Dota 2 Patch 7.40. Not all elements seen here will necessarily carry on to the next letter patch. A new draft order during the first and third ban phases has necessitated new ways to outdraft opponents. Certain picks have gone up in … Continued The post 5 ways DreamLeague Season 27 shaped the Dota 2 Patch 7.40 meta appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 12:38 Uhr

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Counter-Strike 2 star Dev1ce leaves Astralis

Image credit: Astralis Astralis has announced that it will be making changes to its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster in its efforts to pursue a new ‘international direction’. The organisation has shared that it will part ways with Danish pros Nicolai ‘dev1ce‘ Reedtz and Emil ‘Magisk‘ Reif at the turn of the year, and that it … Continued The post Counter-Strike 2 star Dev1ce leaves Astralis appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 12:11 Uhr

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports in 2025: Key moments of the year

Image credit: Esports World Cup Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is one of the most popular esports titles globally, and 2025 turned out to be another monumental year for the game. While the MLBB Professional Leagues (MPL) in Indonesia and the Philippines continued to amass significant viewership, another region is soon to grow, with a … Continued The post Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports in 2025: Key moments of the year appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 11:28 Uhr

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League of Legends veteran Karsa announces emotional retirement

Image Credit: League of Legends Championship Pacific After 11 years in the pro scene, Hung ‘Karsa’ Hau-hsuan has announced that he’s retiring from League of Legends. While Karsa is leaving esports behind, he opened up about his future plans in a heartfelt video. He said: “Today, I’m stopping here. Karsa, the player, is saying goodbye. … Continued The post League of Legends veteran Karsa announces emotional retirement appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 29.12.2025 06:15 Uhr

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5 things League of Legends could have done better in 2025

Faker in front of a LoL wallpaper and LoL Worlds Crowd / Image credit: Riot Games LoL esports made many changes in 2025, including adding a new international tournament, First Stand, and Fearless Draft. In 2026, Riot Games is looking into matchmaking and autofill improvements. Something LoL could do from a gaming perspective is improve … Continued The post 5 things League of Legends could have done better in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 28.12.2025 13:00 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals vs Apex Legends: Which free-to-play shooter takes the crown?

Image credit: NetEase Games and Respawn Marvel Rivals launched in December 2024 for consoles and PCs, developed by NetEase Games. Apex Legends, developed by Respawn Entertainment, launched in 2019 for PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as Nintendo Switch and PC. Both titles are free-to-play, with Apex Legends allowing players to switch between first and … Continued The post Marvel Rivals vs Apex Legends: Which free-to-play shooter takes the crown? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 27.12.2025 13:00 Uhr

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A year on the server: Counter-Strike 2 esports in 2025

Image Credits: ESL, Michal Konkol Throughout 2025, the Counter-Strike 2 esports scene continued to cement its place as one of the world’s most popular first-person shooter titles.  The year saw several tournament organisers host high-profile events attracting some of the biggest esports organisations across the globe. Across the Tier 1 circuit alone, more than $32m … Continued The post A year on the server: Counter-Strike 2 esports in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.12.2025 21:46 Uhr

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Fighting games in 2026: Which will reign supreme?

2XKO Ahri and Invincible VS wallpaper / Image credit: Riot Games & Skybound Games There are four new, big fighting games coming in 2026: Avatar Legends, Invincible VS, 2XKO, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. All these games benefit from having a massive IP backing them, coming from pre-existing audiences. These 2026 fighting games have had … Continued The post Fighting games in 2026: Which will reign supreme? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.12.2025 12:50 Uhr

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5 things Arc Raiders can do better going into 2026

Leapers are a major roadblock for unprepared raiders / Image credit: Embark Currently, progression in Arc Raiders gameplay is too tightly tied to the Expedition Project. Managing your inventory has become a battle of its own, which detracts from the core scavenging and looting. Arc Raiders’ endgame loop feels slightly hollow and in stark contrast … Continued The post 5 things Arc Raiders can do better going into 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 26.12.2025 11:44 Uhr

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New format, same ending: four storylines that defined League of Legends esports in 2025

Image Credits: Christina Oh, Riot Games 2025 was not only the season that marked the 15th anniversary of League of Legends esports, but it was also a year that reshaped the entire ecosystem.  Riot Games’ three-split calendar, the introduction of Fearless Draft, and major ecosystem shifts completely changed the way teams prepared and competed, with … Continued The post New format, same ending: four storylines that defined League of Legends esports in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 26.12.2025 11:16 Uhr

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Where can Fortnite go in 2026? The future of Epic Games’ battle royale

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. 2025 saw several successes for Fortnite, with The Simpsons mini-season attracting 2.7 million players who regularly logged in. The year also saw some innovations, such as an AI-powered Darth Vader … Continued The post Where can Fortnite go in 2026? The future of Epic Games’ battle royale appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.12.2025 13:03 Uhr

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Dota 2 vs Mobile Legends: Bang Bang: PC strategy or mobile dynamism?

Image credit: Moonton and Valve Dota 2 is the more traditional MOBA, with its home on PC, while Mobile Legends is fast-paced and simpler, being on mobile. Both have massive rosters of over 120 characters, have millions of players, and successful esports scenes. Dota 2 heroes aren’t added as frequently as MLBB’s, but they have … Continued The post Dota 2 vs Mobile Legends: Bang Bang: PC strategy or mobile dynamism? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.12.2025 09:43 Uhr

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Faker is lovin’ it in new McDonald’s collaboration

Image Credit: McDonald’s Korea The Unkillable Demon King himself, T1‘s Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok, has teamed up with McDonald’s for the holidays. The fast food chain’s Korean locations are running a holiday charity with Faker as the promoter. The long-time LCK veteran is no stranger to being a spokesperson for brands throughout South Korea. According to … Continued The post Faker is lovin’ it in new McDonald’s collaboration appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 25.12.2025 06:04 Uhr

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Team Tidebound announces exit from Dota 2 competitive scene

Image Credits: Team Tidebound Chinese esports organisation Team Tidebound has shut down just a year after entering the competitive Dota 2 scene. The decision was made after assessing the ‘current CN Dota talent environment and long-term development.’ “After careful consideration and a difficult decision by the club’s management, we regret to formally announce that the … Continued The post Team Tidebound announces exit from Dota 2 competitive scene appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 25.12.2025 05:34 Uhr

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The top 10 most-watched esports events of 2025

Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff, Riot Games The 2025 esports season was packed with high-class events, record-breaking performances and unforgettable moments across dozens of titles and genres. With the calendar concluding, Esports Insider takes a look at the most-watched esports tournaments of 2025. Like last year, the 2025 list is based on viewership data from esports … Continued The post The top 10 most-watched esports events of 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.12.2025 16:15 Uhr

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oSee replaces XotiC at NRG for 2026 CS2 roster

Image credit: StarLadder NRG has announced that Zechrie ‘XotiC’ Elshani has parted ways with the organisation ahead of the 2026 Counter-Strike 2 competitive season.  According to the American player, focusing on his competitive career while running multiple businesses had become increasingly challenging, ultimately leading to his decision to step down from the roster “After a … Continued The post oSee replaces XotiC at NRG for 2026 CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.12.2025 15:14 Uhr

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5 things Counter-Strike 2 could have done better in 2025

Counter-Strike 2’s updates have been focused on cosmetics / Image credit: Valve Counter-Strike 2 still has the same issues since the game launched with some, like cheating and bots, carried over from CS:GO. Cheating is still a major issue in the game, despite the updates to VAC to ban offenders. Valve insists on subtick servers … Continued The post 5 things Counter-Strike 2 could have done better in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 24.12.2025 14:15 Uhr

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