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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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VCT EMEA Kickoff breaks down format, schedule and opening matches

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT has revealed the format, schedule and ticket sale details for its VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff event. From January 20th until February 12th, 12 teams will be competing for Championship points as well as the opportunity to represent EMEA at VCT Masters Santiago in February. VCT EMEA is part of Riot … Continued The post VCT EMEA Kickoff breaks down format, schedule and opening matches appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:13 Uhr

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Ninjas in Pyjamas unveils revamped LPL 2026 roster

Image Credit: @NIPLoL Global esports organisation Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has officially announced its full LPL line-up for the 2026 competitive League of Legends season. The new roster will include two Korean imports, top laner Yoon ‘HOYA‘ Yong-ho and Koo ‘Guwon‘ Kwan-mo, alongside the Chinese trio of mid laner Yang ‘Care‘ Jie, ADC player Zou … Continued The post Ninjas in Pyjamas unveils revamped LPL 2026 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 16:06 Uhr

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EA Sports to host Madden Bowl 2026 finals during Super Bowl LX week

Image credit: EA Sports EA Sports has announced that the finals of the Madden Championship Series (MCS) will head to San Francisco, California. The conclusion of the $1m (~£747,540) Madden NFL 26 esports circuit forms part of EA Sports’ slate of activations taking place during Super Bowl LX week, running from February 8th, 2026. Top … Continued The post EA Sports to host Madden Bowl 2026 finals during Super Bowl LX week appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 13:59 Uhr

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Japanese Rapper OZWorld to headline ALGS Championship

Image credit: Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (EA) has revealed that Japanese rapper Reo ‘OZWorld‘ Okuma will headline the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Championship next year. The hip-hop artist will perform at the Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, Japan, for the opening ceremony. OZWorld, formerly known as ‘R’kuma‘, is a rapper from Kadena, Okinawa … Continued The post Japanese Rapper OZWorld to headline ALGS Championship appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 13:36 Uhr

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Is esports viewership on the rise in 2025? A deep dive into viewer count

VALORANT pros lined up side-by-side / Image credit: Riot Games Esports viewership has been on the rise for decades, though the early 2020s mark a sharp increase in fans of competitive gaming. Millions of people around the world tuned into hundreds of competitions streamed throughout 2025. Based on major tournaments throughout 2025 and their counterparts … Continued The post Is esports viewership on the rise in 2025? A deep dive into viewer count appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 13:18 Uhr

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Got7 BamBam to perform at PUBG Global Championship 2025 opening ceremony

Image Credit: PUBG/@bambam1a/Instagram KRAFTON has announced that artist and Got7 member Kunpimook ‘BamBam’ Bhuwakul will perform at the 2025 PUBG Global Championship (PGC) Opening Ceremony. Announced through a release, the rapper and singer will have a special two-song performance created for PUBG fans. Taking place at the Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand, the PGC is … Continued The post Got7 BamBam to perform at PUBG Global Championship 2025 opening ceremony appeared first o

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 12:51 Uhr

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Overwatch 2 Season 20: All battle pass rewards

Cold weather and icy winters are the themes of the season 20 battle pass / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch 2 Season 20 has an all-new battle pass with both premium and free tiers.  There are eight tiers in the season 20 battle pass, as is usually the case with each new season.  The theme … Continued The post Overwatch 2 Season 20: All battle pass rewards appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 12:38 Uhr

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Washington State rules online prediction markets are illegal

Image Credit: Josh Fields Online prediction-market wagering is prohibited throughout the state, according to a formal statement from the Washington State Gambling Commission. The regulator released guidelines clarifying that, in accordance with current Washington law, offering event-based contracts or taking part in these prediction markets is illegal gambling. The Commission noted in its notice that … Continued The post Washington State rules online prediction markets are illegal appeared

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 12:19 Uhr

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League of Legends Riftbound will launch in French mid-2026

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games and UVS Games have unveiled that TCG (Trading Card Game) Riftbound will add French as an officially supported language. Announced during the Teamfight Tactics Paris Open, the publisher will initially roll out French translations of Riftbound: Origins, the first expansion set, around mid-2026. This will then be followed by … Continued The post League of Legends Riftbound will launch in French mid-2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 12:07 Uhr

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Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series postponed

Image credit: Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the postponement of the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series due to the result of an ‘unforeseen technical issue.’ The delay will impact all three participating regions for the Elite Series, including Americas, EMEA, and APAC. In a statement on social media, Battlefield’s official account wrote: “After a … Continued The post Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series postponed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 11:49 Uhr

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Valve bans CS2 skin gambling and case opening sites from jerseys at events

Image credit: StarLadder Valve has applied an update to the Counter-Strike 2 Tournament Operating Requirements (TOR) alongside adjusting its Limited Game Tournament License, restricting how companies can use its intellectual property (IP). As a result of the change, CS2 tournament organisers are now required to stop teams from promoting skin betting and case-opening websites through … Continued The post Valve bans CS2 skin gambling and case opening sites from jerseys at events appeared fir

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 11:27 Uhr

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Danish Gambling Authority reports drop in October betting spend

Image credit: Shutterstock October 2025 saw a significant year-over-year decline in total gambling expenditures in Denmark, primarily due to a sharp drop in betting activity. According to data released by the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden), the total amount spent on gambling for the month was DKK 599m (£70m), a decrease of 3.4% from October 2024. … Continued The post Danish Gambling Authority reports drop in October betting spend appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 11.12.2025 11:17 Uhr

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Arc Raiders Expedition controversy explained: Is it worth resetting?

Is everyone ready to send their raider on a one-way trip? / Image credit: Embark Arc Raiders’ Expedition Project is a voluntary wipe system with permanent rewards, like skill points and stash space. The resource grind and high stash value requirements, combined with a short announcement, riled up the community. The Expedition is further instilling … Continued The post Arc Raiders Expedition controversy explained: Is it worth resetting? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.12.2025 20:25 Uhr

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