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2026 VCT Season Capsule launches on February 19th

After launching Team Capsules in January, Riot Games has announced the 2026 VCT Season Capsule, scheduled to release on February 19th at 7 PM GMT.  The bundle will feature an exclusive melee skin called the VCT Sigil, having five different variants, including four themed around each International League and a general VCT one. The knife … Continued The post 2026 VCT Season Capsule launches on February 19th appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 14:49 Uhr

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ZOWIE names CS2 player apEX as latest partner

Gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE has named French Counter-Strike player Dan ‘apEX‘ Madesclaire as its latest partner. As part of the partnership, the four-time Major champion will collaborate with ZOWIE to offer feedback during the product development process and share insights from the perspective of one of Counter-Strike’s most successful in-game leaders. Unveiled on February 14th, … Continued The post ZOWIE names CS2 player apEX as latest partner appeared first on Esport

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 14:33 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Majors head to US and Japan in 2026

Tournament organiser BLAST and Ubisoft have extended its global partnership for the Rainbow Six Siege (R6) esports ecosystem until the end of the 2028/29 competitive season. Announced by BLAST earlier this weekend ahead of the 2026 Six Invitational Grand Final, the company also revealed the locations for the Rainbow Six global events in the 2026/27 … Continued The post Rainbow Six Majors head to US and Japan in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:56 Uhr

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2026 VCT Stage 1 groups unveiled for Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China

With the conclusion of the VCT 2026 Kickoff events across EMEA, Americas, Pacific and China, all 2026 VCT Stage 1 groups have been drawn. For the Stage 1 Group Stage, each region will divide its teams into two single-round robin groups, called Group Alpha and Group Omega. Each region’s group draw used seeding pools based … Continued The post 2026 VCT Stage 1 groups unveiled for Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:40 Uhr

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Passion UA signs Senzu to CS2 roster

Passion UA has signed Azbayar ‘Senzu‘ Munkhbold to its Counter-Strike 2 roster on loan from The MongolZ. The signing comes after the 19-year-old rifler was placed on the bench shortly after The MongolZ topped the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) in October 2025. Announced on February 13th, Senzu joins Passion UA alongside Argentinian AWPer Santino ‘try‘ … Continued The post Passion UA signs Senzu to CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:37 Uhr

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DraftKings reports record revenue and first full-year profit with Q4 growth

DraftKings has announced revenues of $1.98bn (£1.45b) in Q4 2025, a 43% increase than $1.39bn (£1.02bn) it made in the same quarter of 2024. The Boston-based sports betting and iGaming company announced the results on February 12th, 2026. As a result, DraftKings has set its own records for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the … Continued The post DraftKings reports record revenue and first full-year profit with Q4 growth appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:27 Uhr

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GTA Online Gun Van location and inventory

The GTA Online Gun Van is unmistakably Los Santos’ worst-kept black-market secret. This roaming weapons truck can be a headache to find, but it offers you a chance to snag huge discounts on some of the game’s rarest and most powerful firearms. Find out more about the Gun Van location and inventory after each GTA … Continued The post GTA Online Gun Van location and inventory appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:24 Uhr

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PUBG joins Esports Nations Cup line-up

Battle royale title PUBG: Battlegrounds has become the latest title announced for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC). Taking place from November 11th to 15th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 national teams drop into the action for a chance to be crowned ENC champion. The Group Stage sees the 24 teams split into three groups … Continued The post PUBG joins Esports Nations Cup line-up appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:17 Uhr

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VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches and format revealed

The top 12 teams set to compete at the first international VCT event of 2026, VALORANT Masters Santiago, have been decided. Taking place from February 28th to March 15th, the tournament will see three teams from each of the Americas, EMEA, China, and Pacific regions compete on the global stage for the trophy. Riot Games … Continued The post VALORANT Masters Santiago opening matches and format revealed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 12:03 Uhr

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Team Liquid defeats NAVI to win BLAST Slam VI

Team Liquid has been crowned champion of BLAST Slam VI after defeating Natus Vincere (NAVI) 3-1 in the Grand Finals. As a result, Team Liquid has received the lion’s share of the $1m (~£760,000) prize pool after winning the Dota 2 tournament. Team Liquid began its run by placing third in the Group Stage standings, … Continued The post Team Liquid defeats NAVI to win BLAST Slam VI appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 11:58 Uhr

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FaZe Clan beats Team Secret to win Six Invitational 2026

FaZe Clan has won the Six Invitational 2026, becoming the first esports organisation to win back-to-back Six Invitational champion titles. The all-Brazilian roster defeated Team Secret 3-1 in the Grand Final of Rainbow Six’s season-ending event in Paris, France. FaZe Clan Makes History FaZe Clan entered the playoffs as one of several teams in contention … Continued The post FaZe Clan beats Team Secret to win Six Invitational 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 11:45 Uhr

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Rivalry pauses platform operations as company explores strategic alternatives

Betting company Rivalry announced on February 13th, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved a big cut in business activity while the company looks at other options for its assets and operations. As a result, the company has stopped all player activity on its platform right away and is allowing players to withdraw in … Continued The post Rivalry pauses platform operations as company explores strategic alternatives appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 10:54 Uhr

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Sonix wins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Major at GENESIS X3

Carlos ‘Sonix‘ Perez is the GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate champion after an intense Grand Finals with Salvatore ‘Zomba‘ DeSena. The Ultimate Top 8 just wrapped up at GENESIS X3, featuring the top players in the world from North America and Japan. In the end, it was a Sonic main that’s ranked 6th in … Continued The post Sonix wins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Major at GENESIS X3 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 03:53 Uhr

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Best GPU for Counter-Strike 2 in 2026: Top graphics card for in-game performance 

Take it from me, you’re going to want the best GPU for CS2 if you want to play Valve’s tactical shooter at a high level. While Counter-Strike 2 is mostly CPU-bound, you’ll still need a capable graphics card to hit the highest framerates possible. I recommend targeting 240fps to give yourself the best chance of … Continued The post Best GPU for Counter-Strike 2 in 2026: Top graphics card for in-game performance  appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.02.2026 13:00 Uhr

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GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Melee Top 8 preview

GENESIS X3 had quite the intense Super Smash Bros. Melee Losers Bracket on Saturday, February 14th, as some of the best players in the world fought to be in the Top 8 on Sunday, February 15th. After a day full of upsets and surprises, Justin ‘Wizzrobe‘ Hallett, Jake ‘Jmook‘ DiRado, Alvaro ‘Trif’ Moral, Miles ‘Soonsay‘ … Continued The post GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Melee Top 8 preview appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.02.2026 08:33 Uhr

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GO1 wins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves tournament at GENESIS X3

Goichi ‘GO1’ Kishida is the undisputed GOAT of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves after claiming another victory at GENESIS X3. On Friday, February 13th, GO1 took first place after an incredible run from the Losers bracket, adding GENESIS X3 to his growing list of victories ever since Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves started its esports … Continued The post GO1 wins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves tournament at GENESIS X3 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.02.2026 20:36 Uhr

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Rainbow Six esports reveals China as new regional league

Ubisoft has revealed that China will become a new regional league for the Rainbow Six Siege esports circuit as CNL. The developers unveiled the new league with a one-minute announcement trailer posted online during the Six Invitational 2026. More details were shared by Rainbow Six Siege China’s Producer, Jiasheng Liang, during the Six Invitational 2026 … Continued The post Rainbow Six esports reveals China as new regional league appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.02.2026 20:04 Uhr

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CS2 vs Black Ops 7: Does Valve or Activision come out on top?

Deciding on a new FPS game to play can be tough; that’s why we’re weighing up CS2 vs Black Ops 7 so you can decide which shooter is best for you. We’re going through each game’s respective gameplay, graphics, release date, player count, esports scenes, and developer updates to help you make the right choice.  … Continued The post CS2 vs Black Ops 7: Does Valve or Activision come out on top? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.02.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reveals X-Men heroes, but roster size is still a concern for FGC

Just like clockwork, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has revealed that new heroes are joining the roster for the game’s release on August 6th. The FGC had been voicing concerns about the fighting game’s small roster, wondering how a 4v4 title could succeed with only 20 heroes at launch. While the upcoming X-Men heroes are exciting, … Continued The post Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reveals X-Men heroes, but roster size is still a concern for FGC appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 23:03 Uhr

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BBL Esports beats Gentle Mates to qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago

BBL Esports has defeated Gentle Mates to lift the VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 trophy, advancing to VALORANT Masters Santiago as the region’s first seed. As a result, the Turkish organisation will get a direct bye to the Playoffs stage of the international VCT event. Gentle Mates, meanwhile, has dropped to the Middle Bracket, where it … Continued The post BBL Esports beats Gentle Mates to qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 22:28 Uhr

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Rainbow Six Siege added to Esports Nations Cup

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has revealed that Rainbow Six Siege will join the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 line-up of competitive titles. The tournament will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 18th to 22nd, 2026, where 24 national teams will compete to be crowned the event’s first champion. Out of the … Continued The post Rainbow Six Siege added to Esports Nations Cup appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 19:32 Uhr

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Thai esports player Tokyogurl arrested after cheating at 33rd SEA Games

Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division has arrested former esports player Naphat ‘Tokyogurl‘ Warasin and her accomplice after she was caught cheating at the 33rd SEA Games in December 2025. Tokyogurl admitted to having her partner play remotely on her behalf during the 33rd SEA Games’ Arena of Valor tournament. The suspicions started during Thailand’s fixture against … Continued The post Thai esports player Tokyogurl arrested after cheating at 33rd SEA Games ap

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 19:28 Uhr

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PlayStation State of Play 2026 recap

PlayStation State of Play 2026 has revealed many release dates for numerous PlayStation Studios titles. It essentially paints a roadmap for the remainder of the year, and given all the titles coming out, it could be a big one for the PlayStation 5, especially with complaints that the generation hasn’t given players enough in its … Continued The post PlayStation State of Play 2026 recap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 19:01 Uhr

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BC.Game will not compete in its sponsored CS2 event

Counter-Strike 2 tournament BC.Game Masters has announced that esports organisation BC.Game will not compete at the event. Due to Valve‘s stance on conflicts of interest, the team won’t feature in the Tier 2 event taking place from March 24th to 26th. On February 11th, BC.Game Masters revealed that the team, which features Oleksandr ‘s1mple‘ Kostyliev, … Continued The post BC.Game will not compete in its sponsored CS2 event appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.02.2026 17:58 Uhr

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