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VALORANT patch notes 12.03 reveals Skirmish 2v2 and Gekko buffs

VALORANT patch notes 12.03 have revealed a new limited-time mode called Skirmish: 2v2, an update to the Esports Hub, and balance changes to Gekko. In addition to this, Riot Mobile multi-factor authentication (MFA) will also be rolling out in the APAC region with this update.  VALORANT patch 12.03 is scheduled to release on February 17th, … Continued The post VALORANT patch notes 12.03 reveals Skirmish 2v2 and Gekko buffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 17:06 Uhr

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Team Vitality unveils partnership with E.Leclerc

French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced a partnership with French retailer E.Leclerc. As Team Vitality’s Main Partner, E.Leclerc’s logo will feature in the centre of the organisation’s jerseys, which are worn by its players during international competitions. Alongside E.Leclerc’s logo appearing on the jerseys, the two parties will collaborate on a range of initiatives … Continued The post Team Vitality unveils partnership with E.Leclerc appeared firs

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 16:44 Uhr

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Counter-Strike player ZywOo becomes L’Équipe cover star

French Counter-Strike 2 esports player Mathieu ‘ZywOo‘ Herbaut is set to appear on the front cover of French sports magazine L’Équipe. The Team Vitality AWPer is one of France’s most successful esports players, winning three Counter-Strike Majors and several Tier 1 tournaments Unveiled as the magazine’s cover star for February 18th, ZywOo becomes the latest … Continued The post Counter-Strike player ZywOo becomes L’Équipe cover star appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 14:28 Uhr

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All Deadlock’s Old Gods, New Blood heroes, ranked

Deadlock’s massive Old Gods, New Blood update introduced six more heroes into the Cursed Apple. Much like the last round of new heroes, they were released in order of community votes, with only their appearance and vibes as information. First was Rem and Graves, then Silver and Venator, and finally Celeste and Apollo. Now that … Continued The post All Deadlock’s Old Gods, New Blood heroes, ranked appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 14:27 Uhr

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MLBB’s Golden Month returns with a 10,000 smartphone giveaway

MOONTON Games has announced the return of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s (MLBB) Golden Month, running from February 17th to April 2nd, 2026. MLBB Golden Month is an in-game celebration that held its inaugural event last year, allowing players to unlock progressive awards, including the chance to win one of 10,000 OPPO smartphones. The smartphone giveaway … Continued The post MLBB’s Golden Month returns with a 10,000 smartphone giveaway appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 14:16 Uhr

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2026 Marvel Rivals Ignite rosters: Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China

As the Marvel Rivals Ignite scene prepares for a year packed with qualifiers and LAN tournaments, various organisations have adjusted their rosters for the 2026 season. This year has seen partnerships form, new players enter the scene, old organisations return for another run, and more. Esports Insider breaks down the teams and players competing in … Continued The post 2026 Marvel Rivals Ignite rosters: Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 14:07 Uhr

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A guide to VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 Pick’Ems

Riot Games has shared details on Pick’Ems for VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first international event of this year’s VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). Before the action gets underway, here’s everything VALORANT fans need to know about Pick’Ems, including how to make predictions and all of the exclusive rewards up for grabs. VALORANT Masters Santiago Pick’Ems Dates … Continued The post A guide to VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 Pick’Ems appeared first on Esp

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 13:47 Uhr

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Parivision and FaZe Clan headline PGL Bucharest 2026 invitations

Esports tournament organiser PGL has revealed the invited teams competing at PGL Bucharest 2026.  Taking place at its studios from April 4th to 11th, FaZe Clan and Parivision are among the 12 teams set to participate in the Tier 1 tournament. Of the top ten teams in February’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS), FaZe Clan, Parivision, … Continued The post Parivision and FaZe Clan headline PGL Bucharest 2026 invitations appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 12:56 Uhr

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Twisted Minds wins OWCS Pre-Season Bootcamp

Saudi Arabian esports organisation Twisted Minds has won the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) 2026 Pre-Season Bootcamp. Taking place at the WDG Studio Hongdae in Seoul, Twisted Minds beat Crazy Raccoon’s full-Korean line-up in the final with a convincing 4-1 record, taking home $15,000 out of the $25,000 prize pool. Team Falcons and Team Liquid were … Continued The post Twisted Minds wins OWCS Pre-Season Bootcamp appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 12:53 Uhr

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Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will shut down on April 17th

Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will go offline on April 17th. The game is being shut down almost a year after the publisher ended support back in May 2025, pulling the mobile battle royale from Google Play and Apple’s App Store. In the FAQ section of Activision’s statement, the publisher … Continued The post Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will shut down on April 17th appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 12:42 Uhr

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3DMAX and paiN Gaming eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026

3DMAX and paiN Gaming have become the first two teams eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 after failing to score three wins during the Group Stage. The all-French roster failed to win a single map across three best-of-threes, while paiN Gaming lost to The MongolZ, Aurora Gaming, and G2 Esports. 3DMAX’s Struggles Continue Having scored a … Continued The post 3DMAX and paiN Gaming eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 12:37 Uhr

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Razer launches new collection co-designed by CS2 star NiKo

Gaming lifestyle brand Razer has unveiled a line of peripherals co-designed by Counter-Strike 2 player Nikola ‘NiKo‘. Kovač. The Razer NiKo Collection features a range of items, including a wireless mouse, keyboard, and headset that the company claims are engineered with fast reactions and precision in mind. Unveiled on February 16th, the launch of the … Continued The post Razer launches new collection co-designed by CS2 star NiKo appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 17.02.2026 11:35 Uhr

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Overwatch Season 1: Is it enough to relive the glory days?

Overwatch 2 is no more, as Blizzard has dropped the 2 altogether for an all-new rebrand. The game has gone back to just being Overwatch, and with the name change comes a complete refresh. The season – called Overwatch Season 1: Conquest – focuses on the theme of Talon’s rise to power. Overwatch 2 was … Continued The post Overwatch Season 1: Is it enough to relive the glory days? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 19:08 Uhr

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“Let me celebrate”: FaZe Clan assistant coach calls out BLAST following Six Invitational victory

FaZe Clan assistant coach João Pedro ‘JP‘ Teixeira has criticised esports tournament organiser BLAST following the North American esports organisation’s victory at the Six Invitational 2026. Following the team securing back-to-back Six Invitational titles, JP claims that tournament staff prevented him from celebrating with the rest of the squad. When attempting join the team celebrating … Continued The post “Let me celebrate”: FaZe Clan assistant coach calls o

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 18:10 Uhr

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Despite the hate and apple stuck in his teeth, Cody Schwab gets incredible win at GENESIS X3 Melee Major

After one of the most incredible Losers runs of all time, Cody Schwab has won the GENESIS X3 Super Smash Bros. Melee Major. [QUOTE FROM X] The Melee tournament at GENESIS X3 was stacked. So stacked, in fact, that the best players in the world found themselves in the Losers side of the bracket in … Continued The post Despite the hate and apple stuck in his teeth, Cody Schwab gets incredible win at GENESIS X3 Melee Major appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 16:29 Uhr

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The return of Liquid: How two-time TI champions took the BLAST Slam VI title

Two-time TI champions, Team Liquid, are the new Dota 2 BLAST Slam champions. After a gruelling back-and-forth series against Na’Vi, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Team Liquid, the champions ended Tundra Esports’ four-time BLAST Slam championship reign. With its dominating victory, Team Liquid reminded the other Dota 2 teams that they’re back and, … Continued The post The return of Liquid: How two-time TI champions took the BLAST Slam VI title appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 15:55 Uhr

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Kambi esports odds integrated into ComeOn Group sportsbook platform

Sports betting services company Kambi Group has announced a multi-year partnership with iGaming operator ComeOn Group. According to a release, Kambi’s esports division, Abios, will be integrating its odds into ComeOn’s multi-feed sportsbook platform as it looks to further expand into the esports sector. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Additionally, Kambi will … Continued The post Kambi esports odds integrated into ComeOn Group sportsbook platform appeared first

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 15:53 Uhr

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Ubisoft reveals Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 roadmap

On the final day of the Six Invitational 2026, Ubisoft unveiled the full roadmap for Year 11 of Rainbow Six Siege through a Reveal Panel. The upcoming year promises to bring fresh content to the tactical shooter, including new and remastered operators, modernised maps, revamped game mechanics, balance changes and more. Season 1: Operation Silent … Continued The post Ubisoft reveals Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 15:10 Uhr

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Brawl Cup heads to Berlin in 2026

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced it will host the 2026 Brawl Cup in Berlin, Germany. The announcement comes after BLAST signed a new multi-year partnership with Brawl Stars at the end of 2025. As a result, the Brawl Cup will have its first-ever live event at the Uber Eats Music Hall, from May 15th … Continued The post Brawl Cup heads to Berlin in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.02.2026 14:57 Uhr

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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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