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CS:GO is back, but its esports scene won’t be

Valve has unexpectedly re-released Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) as a separate application on Steam, enabling fans to gain easier access to Counter-Strike 2‘s predecessor. With over 60,000 players loading into the game, Valve did quikcly reveal that it will not grant licenses to tournament organisers looking to host CS:GO events. First reported by Dust2.us, the … Continued The post CS:GO is back, but its esports scene won’t be appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 14:55 Uhr

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Apex Legends targets third-party devices in latest anti-cheat update

Apex Legends developers have introduced a new anti-cheat enforcement targeting players who use third-party hardware devices to gain an unfair advantage. The update, shared through the game’s official channel, confirmed that stricter detection systems are being prepared. The developers explained that devices designed to manipulate controller inputs are now a major focus for the anti-cheat … Continued The post Apex Legends targets third-party devices in latest anti-cheat update appeared firs

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 14:47 Uhr

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LOUD replaces pANcada with erde ahead of VCT Americas Stage 1 2026

LOUD has announced the signing of Roberto ‘erde’ Lobos to its VCT 2026 roster ahead of Americas Stage 1. The South American player will serve as the team’s new IGL and controller, replacing Bryan ‘pANcada’ Luna in the active line-up. With erde’s inclusion, here is LOUD’s complete active roster: The 18-year-old became eligible to compete … Continued The post LOUD replaces pANcada with erde ahead of VCT Americas Stage 1 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 14:38 Uhr

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Tundra Esports’ Pure denied visa, Parker steps in for PGL Wallachia S7

Tundra Esports has confirmed David ‘Parker’ Nicho Flores as a stand-in for PGL Wallachia S7 after Ivan ‘Pure’ Moskalenko was denied a Romanian visa. The organisation announced the roster change on March 4th. The timing for Pure and Tundra is unfortunate, as the team recently won DreamLeague Season 28 on March 1st. This isn’t the … Continued The post Tundra Esports’ Pure denied visa, Parker steps in for PGL Wallachia S7 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 14:18 Uhr

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Counter-Strike 2 update adjusts Inferno A site layout

Valve has released an update for Counter-Strike 2 that makes several adjustments to Inferno’s A site with the aim of making it easier for defenders to retake the area. In addition to the map changes, players can set maximum values for Arms Dealer offers made through Genesis Terminals. Released on March 4th, 2026, the update … Continued The post Counter-Strike 2 update adjusts Inferno A site layout appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 13:11 Uhr

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PUBG Mobile brings back Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration

PUBG Mobile developer KRAFTON has announced the return of its partnership with hit anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. Returning on March 13th alongside the release of Version 4.3, the new update will feature new content and experience based on the anime. This marks the second time PUBG Mobile has collaborated with Jujutsu Kaisen, following the successful … Continued The post PUBG Mobile brings back Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 12:40 Uhr

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Blizzard releases Season 1 Overwatch League All-Star Mega Bundle

Blizzard Entertainment has launched a new Overwatch esports bundle, featuring classic skins from the Overwatch League. The Season 1 Overwatch League All-Stars Collection Mega Bundle features six skins for its in-game characters, in addition to new All-Star sprays. The bundle includes Legendary skins and Common sprays for Genji, Tracer, Mercy, Reinhardt, D.Va, and Lucio, which … Continued The post Blizzard releases Season 1 Overwatch League All-Star Mega Bundle appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 12:32 Uhr

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VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs opening brackets and schedule revealed

Riot Games has unveiled the opening brackets and match schedule for the VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs. A live draw was held after the conclusion of the Swiss Stage, with the regional first seeds getting the opportunity to select their opponents. To decide the matchups, all Swiss Stage teams and regional champions were placed in two … Continued The post VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs opening brackets and schedule revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 12:12 Uhr

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Astralis, Monte, and paiN Gaming advance to ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2

Astralis, Monte, and paiN Gaming have secured a place in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 after becoming the latest teams to score three victories in Stage 1. The trio advanced to the second online stage of the Tier 1 tournament with a 3-1 record, joining FUT Esports and Legacy, which qualified the … Continued The post Astralis, Monte, and paiN Gaming advance to ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 12:00 Uhr

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BiliBili Gaming punches ticket to First Stand following thrilling LPL series

Chinese esports organisation BiliBili Gaming (BLG) has officially qualified for First Stand, the first international tournament of the League of Legends 2026 season. After finishing second in the regular season, the 2025 LPL champions ramped up in the playoffs, taking down JD Gaming to qualify for the LPL Split 1 grand final. As a result, … Continued The post BiliBili Gaming punches ticket to First Stand following thrilling LPL series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 11:40 Uhr

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PrizePicks sets April exit date from Canada To focus on US Growth

PrizePicks has notified its Canadian customers that it will stop offering daily fantasy sports contests in the country within the next week and fully exit the market by early April. According to reports, the company will no longer accept DFS line-ups or deposits from Canadian users by Tuesday, March 10th, and plans to leave Canada … Continued The post PrizePicks sets April exit date from Canada To focus on US Growth appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 11:27 Uhr

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Minnesota introduces new sports betting bill as state tries to legalise wagering again

Minnesota lawmakers are taking another swing at legalising sports betting with the introduction of Senate File 4139, introduced on March 4th, 2026, during the state’s 94th Legislature session. The bill, titled ‘Sports betting authorisation and regulation’, has been referred to the State and Local Government Committee and carries slight Republican-leaning bipartisan support, with a 3-1 … Continued The post Minnesota introduces new sports betting bill as state tries to lega

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 11:17 Uhr

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NRG and G2 Esports win final Playoffs spots at VALORANT Masters Santiago

Reigning VALORANT Champion NRG and fellow Americas team G2 Esports have secured the final Playoffs slots at VALORANT Masters Santiago. As a result, their respective Swiss Stage opponents, Team Liquid (EMEA) and T1 (Pacific), have been eliminated from the first global VCT event of the year. NRG Demoralised Team Liquid In the first match of … Continued The post NRG and G2 Esports win final Playoffs spots at VALORANT Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 10:43 Uhr

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Who is the next VALORANT agent?

It’s been a while since VALORANT welcomed its 28th agent, Veto. His introduction was nothing short of disruptive, with players hailing him as “broken” the moment his trailer dropped. But now, it’s time for a new roster addition — but who is the next VALORANT agent? In this guide, we’ll share everything we know about … Continued The post Who is the next VALORANT agent? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 10:34 Uhr

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Nemesis unveils star-studded Witchcraft roster for EMEA Masters

League of Legends streamer and midlaner Tim ‘Nemesis’ Lipovšek has unveiled Witchcraft, a new team that will compete in the upcoming 2026 EMEA Masters Winter tournament. The roster may be familiar to a lot of League of Legends esports fans, with the team consisting of four out of five Los Ratones players. Replacing top-laner Simon … Continued The post Nemesis unveils star-studded Witchcraft roster for EMEA Masters appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 05.03.2026 10:30 Uhr

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Overwatch x NieR: Automata: Everything we know about the collab

The next big Overwatch crossover event is with the popular JRPG NieR: Automata, entitled “Overwatch x Project YoRHa.” While the collaboration has not been fully revealed yet, we do know which Overwatch heroes are receiving skins due to a piece of concept art. In this guide, we’ll dig further into the Overwatch x NieR: Automata … Continued The post Overwatch x NieR: Automata: Everything we know about the collab appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 20:04 Uhr

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VALORANT launches Night Queue challenge

Riot Games has launched the Night Queue challenge, a limited-time event in VALORANT that rewards players with in-game cosmetics. Running from March 4th to 23rd, 2026, players strive to earn points by participating in matches, competing with friends, and submitting shorts online. There are two stages to complete during the Night Queue event. Players must … Continued The post VALORANT launches Night Queue challenge appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 18:41 Uhr

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Garena announces launch of Free Fire World Series USA

Garena has announced the launch of the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) USA event, offering a pathway for teams in the United States to qualify for the 2026 Esports World Cup. The inaugural event begins on March 6th with an in-game open qualifier determining which teams secure a place in the Group Stage, taking place … Continued The post Garena announces launch of Free Fire World Series USA appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 18:07 Uhr

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Blizzard reveals Overwatch x Project YoRHA, a NieR Automata crossover

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the Overwatch x Project YoRHA crossover event in collaboration with NieR Automata. Scheduled to release on March 10th, the event will bring new skins to Overwatch’s cast of heroes inspired by the action RPG. Though the full list of skins has not been confirmed, several upcoming event skins were revealed on … Continued The post Blizzard reveals Overwatch x Project YoRHA, a NieR Automata crossover appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 17:39 Uhr

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ESL FACEIT Group named operator of eMLS Cup 2026

Esports tournament organiser ESL FACEIT Group has been appointed as the operator of the 2026 eMLS Cup, an EA Sports FC tournament hosted by Major League Soccer (MLS). The tournament will feature all 30 MLS clubs, each fielding a player who will compete in a Swiss stage from March 7th to 8th. Of the 30 … Continued The post ESL FACEIT Group named operator of eMLS Cup 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 17:10 Uhr

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Geekay Esports appoints ElConTeH as Head of Esports

Rainbow Six esports personality Ragheed ‘ElConTeH‘ has been appointed as the new Head of Esports for MENA esports organisation Geekay Esports. The appointment was confirmed in a recent X post, where ElConTeH commented on Geekay Esports’ Rainbow Six Siege team joining the Europe MENA League (EML). Speaking on the organisation’s direction, ElConTeH stated: “Joining EML … Continued The post Geekay Esports appoints ElConTeH as Head of Esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 15:45 Uhr

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OpTic Gaming unveils $10,000 Battlefield REDSEC Cup

Esports organisation OpTic Gaming has announced that it will host the Battlefield REDSEC Cup, presented by tournament platform Repeat.gg. The tournament will run from March 5th to 12th, where players of all skill levels will compete to secure the lion’s share of a $10,000 (~£7,470) prize pool. The OpTic Battlefield REDSEC Cup will unfold as … Continued The post OpTic Gaming unveils $10,000 Battlefield REDSEC Cup appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 14:56 Uhr

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Indonesian Vice President receives MOONTON Games delegation

Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, hosted representatives from MOONTON Games and local esports players at Jakarta’s Vice Presidential Palace . The meeting reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the growth of the national esports ecosystem alongside assisting the development of young talent. During the meeting that took place on March 2nd, the Vice President … Continued The post Indonesian Vice President receives MOONTON Games delegation appe

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 14:24 Uhr

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All 2026 Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship qualified duos

Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship 2026 will take place at Esports World Cup, featuring the top 40 duos coming from its Qualifiers. So far, two out of four Qualifiers have concluded, finalising 20 duos that will compete in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the ultimate trophy and its $1m (~£746,976) prize pool. Esports Insider has listed … Continued The post All 2026 Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship qualified duos appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 04.03.2026 13:50 Uhr

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