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GRID partners with Forkast to power esports prediction markets

Game data platform GRID has teamed up with prediction market platform Forkast to add official live esports match data directly to its users’ experiences. Forkast will utilise GRID’s real-time data feeds to secure important in-game metrics like kills, rounds, and economy statistics during esports competitions. This is expected to create more detailed player prop markets … Continued The post GRID partners with Forkast to power esports prediction markets appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 19.02.2026 11:18 Uhr

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Team Liquid’s fan-favourite Apex Legends coach tiltedwinnie is now a free agent

The Apex Legends community has been left shocked after Team Liquid announced it’s letting coach Winnie ‘tiltedwinnie‘ Long explore options as a restricted free agent. On February 18th, Team Liquid announced that tiltedwinnie and Nicholas ‘Fuhhnq’ Wall have permission to explore other teams. The tweet read: “Although they are still with Team Liquid, this allows … Continued The post Team Liquid’s fan-favourite Apex Legends coach tiltedwinnie is now a

Esports Insider 19.02.2026 03:41 Uhr

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ByteDance in talks to reportedly sell Moonton to Saudi Arabia for $7 billion

ByteDance is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to sell Shanghai Moonton Technology (MOONTON), the developer behind Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), to Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group. According to a report by Reuters, sources claiming to have insider knowledge shared that the deal is valued at between $6bn (~£4.4bn) to $7bn (~£5.2bn). As of writing, neither … Continued The post ByteDance in talks to reportedly sell Moonton to Saudi Arabia for $7 billion appeared first on E

Esports Insider 19.02.2026 00:34 Uhr

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Aurora Gaming, Parivision and NAVI qualify for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffs

Aurora Gaming, Parivision and NAVI have booked their places in the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffs following a thrilling final day of Group Stage action.  The three teams successfully navigated their way past Astralis, FUT Esports, and G2 Esports to compete for the trophy at the BT Arena. Aurora Gaming Completes Comeback After making it to … Continued The post Aurora Gaming, Parivision and NAVI qualify for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 19:22 Uhr

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Prime Gaming free games in February 2026

If you’ve grown bored of grinding the same games week after week, Prime Gaming might be your Hail Mary. Every month, members can redeem a rotating batch of PC games they can keep forever, alongside a limited selection of cloud games via Amazon Luna. Here are all the Prime Gaming free games this month, each … Continued The post Prime Gaming free games in February 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 19:20 Uhr

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Riot Games unveils VALORANT Masters Santiago Skirmish Series

Riot Games has shared details on a new competitive VALORANT experience debuting at VALORANT Masters Santiago. The inaugural edition of the Skirmish Series sees event attendees compete in one-versus-one matches for a chance to win a range of prizes and to face influencers and special guests. Unveiled across VALORANT Esports’ social media channels, select days … Continued The post Riot Games unveils VALORANT Masters Santiago Skirmish Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 19:16 Uhr

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Pokémon answers ongoing question: Will Pokémon TCG Pocket be an esport?

Pokémon TCG Pocket is one of the most successful mobile apps, reaching $1.3 billion (~£1.04 billion) in revenue in just one year. As it keeps getting expansions and the battles get more intense, will it become an esport? At the Pokémon Europe International Championships last weekend, Chris Brown, Director of Global Esports and Events at The … Continued The post Pokémon answers ongoing question: Will Pokémon TCG Pocket be an esport? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 19:13 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals: Is Elsa Bloodstone a viable hero?

Elsa Bloodstone is the newest hero to arrive in Marvel Rivals. Released in Season 6.5, Elsa is a Duelist who uses her monster-hunting arsenal to defeat her enemies.  We’re going to look more closely at Elsa Bloodstone’s Marvel Rivals skill kit to see if she is a viable character when it comes to success in … Continued The post Marvel Rivals: Is Elsa Bloodstone a viable hero? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 17:37 Uhr

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NLC responds to criticism over delayed payments

Leagues.gg, organisers of the Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC), has responded to criticisms over how the 2025 season was run as well as recent decisions made surrounding the future of the league. The statement follows reported concerns about late payments and broader structural updates to the NLC for 2026, including format adjustments and talent … Continued The post NLC responds to criticism over delayed payments appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 17:34 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Mobile to launch early in India

Ubisoft has announced that Rainbow Six Mobile will launch early in India, becoming the first country in the world to get access to the mobile version of the first-person shooter title. The rollout for Rainbow Six Mobile is set to begin at 7.30 PM IST (2 PM GMT) on February 19th. Announced via Rainbow Six … Continued The post Rainbow Six Mobile to launch early in India appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 17:22 Uhr

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VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026 brackets and opening matches revealed

Riot Games has announced the teams participating in VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026, along with the event’s opening bracket. Running from February 19th to 25th, the mid-season tournament will feature a mix of VCT EMEA and Challengers EMEA teams. The top six teams from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026, except those qualifying for VALORANT Masters Santiago, along … Continued The post VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026 brackets and opening matches revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 16:44 Uhr

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Ninjas in Pyjamas enters Tekken esports with Meo-IL signing

Swedish esports organisation Ninjas in Pyjamas has expanded into Tekken 8 esports with the signing of South Korean player Oh ‘Meo-IL‘ Dai-il. Meo-IL joins following a four-year stint representing South Korean organisation SOOPers in a range of Tekken 7 and Tekken 8 tournaments across the globe. Meo-IL’s onboarding sees the Tekken 8 player become the … Continued The post Ninjas in Pyjamas enters Tekken esports with Meo-IL signing appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 15:41 Uhr

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OpTic Gaming names Murphy Peck as new Director of Partnerships

OpTic Gaming has named Murphy ‘INSTILL‘ Peck as the new Director of Partnerships. In his announcement, INSTILL shared that he aims to bring successful campaigns to brands looking to work with the North American esports organisation. “I’m happy to share that I’m starting in a new position as the Director of Partnerships for OpTic,” he … Continued The post OpTic Gaming names Murphy Peck as new Director of Partnerships appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 15:20 Uhr

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Solid Snake joining Siege offers a huge boost for beginners – here’s why

There’s no doubt that Solid Snake joining the attacker roster in Rainbow Six Siege X will cause a wave of new and returning players to check out the latest crossover. Snake is a popular character in the Metal Gear Solid franchise, and equipped with the Soliton Radar, he may soon be one of the best … Continued The post Solid Snake joining Siege offers a huge boost for beginners – here’s why appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 15:18 Uhr

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NAVI to compete at VALORANT EMEA Clash without Ruxic

NAVI will compete in the upcoming VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026 with a stand-in, as Uğur ‘Ruxic’ Güç has incurred a hand injury. The Ukrainian esports organisation will instead field Herman ‘Kolosha’ Skrypka, who is currently signed to tier-two team Boars Gaming. According to NAVI’s official press release, Ruxic is undergoing physiotherapy and is expected to … Continued The post NAVI to compete at VALORANT EMEA Clash without Ruxic appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 13:50 Uhr

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Toronto KOI signs Kips to CDL 2026 roster

Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise Toronto KOI has signed Nicholas ‘Kips‘ Lyons to its starting roster following a winless start to the Major 2 qualifiers. As a result of his arrival, José Manuel ‘ReeaL‘ Fernández has been moved to the bench and loaned to OMiT Brooklyn to compete in Challengers. Toronto KOI revealed that … Continued The post Toronto KOI signs Kips to CDL 2026 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 13:32 Uhr

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2026 Rocket League Esports World Cup slot distribution and format revealed

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially announced the details of the upcoming 2026 Rocket League Esports World Cup (EWC) tournament. Taking place from August 12th to August 16th, the tournament will feature a total of 16 teams competing for a major share of the $1m (~£736,905) prize pool, although the exact distribution has … Continued The post 2026 Rocket League Esports World Cup slot distribution and format revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 13:04 Uhr

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Highguard reportedly backed by Tencent

Chinese multinational conglomerate Tencent was reportedly the “undisclosed lead financial backer” of Highguard, the debut passion project of Wildlight Entertainment. This comes from a report by media outlet Game File, which claims to have received details surrounding the financial relationship between the two companies from “sources familiar with the matter.” However, at the time of … Continued The post Highguard reportedly backed by Tencent appeared first on Esport

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 12:40 Uhr

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Riyadh Falcons joins forces with Stallions to launch Challengers team

Riyadh Falcons has announced that it has joined forces with FaZe Clan-backed Call of Duty team Stallions to launch a co-branded Call of Duty Challengers roster. Competing under the name FaZe Falcons, the line-up features a mix of North American and Saudi Arabian talent participating in the second tier of Call of Duty esports. Announced … Continued The post Riyadh Falcons joins forces with Stallions to launch Challengers team appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 11:55 Uhr

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TSM acquires Project Delacruz roster for 2026 RLCS season

North American esports organisation TSM has signed the Project Delacruz roster ahead of the RLCS Boston Major. The signing marks the organisation’s return to Rocket League esports after its previous roster left in November 2025, following the end of last year’s Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) season. Unveiled on February 17th, the trio of Leonardo … Continued The post TSM acquires Project Delacruz roster for 2026 RLCS season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 18.02.2026 11:07 Uhr

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NACE announces Spring 2026 Grand Finals

The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) will return to Full Sail University in April for the Spring 2026 NACE Grand Finals, presented by ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG). According to a release, the event — scheduled for April 23rd–26th 2026 — will host 48 Varsity teams from across North America, all competing on LAN … Continued The post NACE announces Spring 2026 Grand Finals appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 22:45 Uhr

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Riot Games reveals 2026 LCS Lock-In playoff teams and finals details

Riot Games has confirmed the six teams set to compete in the 2026 League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Lock-In playoffs, along with new details about the finals weekend and fan activations in Los Angeles. According to the announcement, the winner of the event will also represent North America at the First Stand Tournament (FST), … Continued The post Riot Games reveals 2026 LCS Lock-In playoff teams and finals details appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 22:42 Uhr

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G2 Esports hosts Berlin Senate to discuss esports infrastructure

European esports organisation G2 Esports has hosted an industry panel at its Berlin headquarters to discuss the future of esports infrastructure in Germany. The panel included the organisation’s CEO Alban Dechelotte and Franziska Giffey, Berlin’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises. In the evening, the panel discussed how Germany’s existing esports ecosystem can … Continued The post G2 Esports hosts Berlin Senate to discuss esports infrastructure a

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 20:27 Uhr

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“Lots of opportunities ahead”: HEROIC has a new CEO, Joachim Harg

HEROIC has a new CEO, long-time leader Joachim Harg. HEROIC currently has teams in Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2. On LinkedIn, Harg wrote: “I’m happy to share that I’m stepping into the CEO role at HEROIC! Lots of opportunities ahead. With the best (and funniest) people in the industry, I’m confident we’ll make the most … Continued The post “Lots of opportunities ahead”: HEROIC has a new CEO, Joachim Harg appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 20:25 Uhr

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