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StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 peaks at 1.5m viewers

Image credit: StarLadder The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has become the fifth most-watched Counter-Strike esports event of all time, with a peak of 1.5m viewers across its 137-hour airtime. According to esports data platform Esports Charts, the Grand Final between Team Vitality and FaZe Clan reached a peak of 1,554,419. The peak viewing figure is an 8% … Continued The post StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 peaks at 1.5m viewers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 15:02 Uhr

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The Game Awards 2025: Everything that was announced

Image credit: The Game Awards The Game Awards 2025 had many announcements, including new reveals and updates for upcoming titles, along with release dates. Existing games got updates either through free content drops or expansions. The secret of the monolith leading up to the event was revealed to be for Divinity, Larian Studios’ next title. … Continued The post The Game Awards 2025: Everything that was announced appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 14:48 Uhr

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VALORANT Masters winner PatMen joins Global Esports to finalise 2026 roster

PatMen of Paper Rex lifts the VALORANT Masters Toronto trophy. Image credit: Stefan Wisnoski, Riot Games Indian esports organisation Global Esports has signed former Paper Rex (PRX) player Patrick ‘PatMen‘ Mendoza to complete its VCT Pacific 2026 roster. Announced through an official post on Global Esports’ social media channels, the 24-year-old joins after a strong … Continued The post VALORANT Masters winner PatMen joins Global Esports to finalise 2026 roster appeared f

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 14:19 Uhr

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Alpha7 Esports crowned PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 winners

Image credit: Alpha7 Esports Brazilian esports organisation Alpha7 Esports has been crowned this year’s winner of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC), one of two international tournaments at PUBG UNITED 2025. The squad competed against 39 other international teams in Bangkok, Thailand, securing the largest share of the compeition’s $3m (~£2.24m) prize pool. The offline … Continued The post Alpha7 Esports crowned PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 winners appeared first

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 13:55 Uhr

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Five key takeaways from the KeSPA Cup 2025

Image Credit: @T1LoL Featuring 10 LCK squads, as well as teams from overseas, including North American teams Team Liquid and Cloud9, the 2025 KeSPA Cup was more competitive than ever. Many Korean players were looking to showcase their worth ahead of the new season, with the cup also opening up the opportunity to get selected … Continued The post Five key takeaways from the KeSPA Cup 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 12:43 Uhr

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How CS2’s AI-driven VAC Live is Changing the Scene

Image credit: Valve VAC Live is CS2’s AI-driven anti-cheat, replacing VAC. The system detects cheats in real-time during matches. It improves competitive integrity for tournaments and ranked matches. It’s a proactive anti-cheat rather than the more common reactive one.  VAC Live supports the esports business by protecting tournament legitimacy and mitigating risk for sponsors. Counter-Strike … Continued The post How CS2’s AI-driven VAC Live is Changing the Scene appeared first o

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 12:35 Uhr

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Huanmie outlasts 767 competitors to win Teamfight Tactics Paris Open

Image credit: Teamfight Tactics Alpha Gaming player Ge ‘Huanmie’ Wuxin has won the Teamfight Tactics Paris Open, the game’s biggest esports event of the year.  Featuring a total of 768 competitors, an increase over last year’s 512 tally at the TFT Macao Open, Huanmie secured the trophy in the fifth game of the finals lobby. … Continued The post Huanmie outlasts 767 competitors to win Teamfight Tactics Paris Open appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 12:18 Uhr

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Wild Card FULL SENSE win PUBG Global Championship 2025 on home soil

Image credit: FULL SENSE Thai esports organisation FULL SENSE has won the 2025 PUBG Global Championship (PGC) at the PUBG UNITED 2025 festival. The crowning event of the PUBG Global Series took place in FULL SENSE’s home region, Thailand, and ran from November 28th to December 14th, 2025. Coming in as the tournament’s Wild Card, … Continued The post Wild Card FULL SENSE win PUBG Global Championship 2025 on home soil appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 11:36 Uhr

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Team Vitality beats Faze Clan to win StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Image credit: StarLadder French esports organisation Team Vitality has lifted its second Major trophy of the year after winning the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. The team walked out victorious in Counter-Strike 2’s season-ending event by beating FaZe Clan 3-1 in the Grand Final. FaZe Clan Strikes First Image credit: StarLadder The first best-of-five Grand Final … Continued The post Team Vitality beats Faze Clan to win StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 00:18 Uhr

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10 best Christmas skins in Overwatch 2 and how to get them

Get festive this holiday season with skins for your favourite Overwatch 2 heroes / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment There is a range of holiday-themed skins for different heroes in Overwatch 2.  Most of these skins were released as part of the annual Winter Wonderland event.  There are a few different ways to obtain Christmas Overwatch … Continued The post 10 best Christmas skins in Overwatch 2 and how to get them appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.12.2025 13:00 Uhr

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Team Vitality sweeps Team Spirit as FaZe Magic reigns supreme at StarLadder Budapest Major

Image credit: StarLadder Team Vitality and FaZe Clan have secured a place in the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Grand Final. The Austin Major champion bested the 2024 Shanghai Major winner, while FaZe Clan defeated an in-form NAVI side. Team Vitality Sweeps Team Spirit Team Spirit looked to continue its fine run of form in the … Continued The post Team Vitality sweeps Team Spirit as FaZe Magic reigns supreme at StarLadder Budapest Major appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.12.2025 03:04 Uhr

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Team Liquid shares fresh roster for 2026 VCT season

Image Credit: Team Liquid via X Team Liquid has announced its new VALORANT roster for the 2026 VCT season. The new VALORANT roster features two familiar faces from the EMEA and three rookie players. Head Coach Ivo ‘LohaN’ Albino explained that the goal was to find players who were ‘passionate’ more than anything else. Team … Continued The post Team Liquid shares fresh roster for 2026 VCT season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.12.2025 17:49 Uhr

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Which multiplayer games have the best holiday events?

Apex Legends holiday outfit / Image credit: Apex Legends YouTube Channel Online video games offer regular updates to add new content, and limited-time events are part of this development cycle. Holiday events begin to appear in popular multiplayer games every December, often themed around Christmas, New Year’s, or the winter season. New modes, mechanics, and … Continued The post Which multiplayer games have the best holiday events? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.12.2025 13:00 Uhr

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Evo champion SonicFox signs with FlyQuest

Image Credit: FlyQuest One of the top fighting game pros in the world, Dominique ‘SonicFox’ McLean, has signed with FlyQuest, announced on December 12th. “I look forward to flying high with FlyQuest,” SonicFox expressed on X (Formerly Twitter). In its announcement video on X, FlyQuest proudly exclaimed that SonicFox has won Evo eight times across … Continued The post Evo champion SonicFox signs with FlyQuest appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.12.2025 07:42 Uhr

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Teamfight Tactics Paris Open proposal is beyond wholesome

Image Credit: Riot Games via X The Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Paris Open 2025 has kicked off with a ton of action, but it’s not on the stage. The TFT community has been celebrating a proposal that took place at the tournament. At the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, a man in a suit got down … Continued The post Teamfight Tactics Paris Open proposal is beyond wholesome appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.12.2025 01:13 Uhr

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FaZe Clan and NAVI round out StarLadder Budapest Major semi-finals

Image credit: StarLadder FaZe Clan and NAVI have rounded out the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 with victories in the quarter-final.  After surviving elimination on several occasions, FaZe Clan bested MOUZ while NAVI overcame FURIA to close out the second day of the playoffs. FaZe Clan Topples MOUZ FaZe Clan’s pick of Nuke began on the … Continued The post FaZe Clan and NAVI round out StarLadder Budapest Major semi-finals appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.12.2025 00:53 Uhr

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Malaysia wins Magic Chess: Go Go esports debut at SEA Games 2025

Image credit: MOONTON Magic Chess: Go Go, which released globally just last May, has made its debut at the SEA Games 2025 in Thailand, a multi-sport event sanctioned by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF). While MCGG’s tournament was not a medal event, the game put on a showmatch featuring four countries: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. … Continued The post Malaysia wins Magic Chess: Go Go esports debut at SEA Games 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 21:09 Uhr

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang unveils M7 Pass and Carnival details

Image credit: MOONTON Games Ahead of the M7 World Championship next year, MOONTON Games has revealed more details for various incentives and events taking place. Fans can celebrate Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports by earning in-game rewards via the M7 Pass. Moreover, fans will be able to attend the M7 Carnival, with MOONTON also announcing a few interesting partnerships for … Continued The post Mobile Legends: Bang Bang unveils M7 Pass and Carnival details appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 12.12.2025 21:03 Uhr

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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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