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Yandex Secure Top-Three Finish With PARIVISION Reverse Sweep

Yandex reverse-swept PARIVISION 2-1 at BLAST Slam VIII to reach the upper-bracket final, securing a Top 3 finish, US$135,000 and a day of rest. The post Yandex Secure Top-Three Finish With PARIVISION Reverse Sweep appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Eight Teams Chase USA TODAY Sports’ First High School Esports Title

USA TODAY Sports and PlayVS will stage a high school esports championship across three games, with eight teams chasing the December 11 final. The post Eight Teams Chase USA TODAY Sports’ First High School Esports Title appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Counter-Strike Sponsorships Face a Funding Gap in Brazil

Brazil betting ban is disrupting Counter-Strike teams, broadcasts and events as Congress and the October 25 runoff could shape what happens next. The post Counter-Strike Sponsorships Face a Funding Gap in Brazil appeared first on Esports Insider.

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A 3-1 record sends 1win into ESL Pro League 24 playoffs

A 3-1 record sends 1win into the ESL Pro League 24 playoffs after a 2-0 win over Spirit, which must now fight through the 2-2 bracket. The post A 3-1 record sends 1win into ESL Pro League 24 playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Sony gives INZONE gaming audio a Fnatic-inspired makeover

Sony INZONE gaming audio gets Fnatic-inspired orange and Glass Purple finishes, with existing hardware unchanged and pricing unconfirmed. The post Sony gives INZONE gaming audio a Fnatic-inspired makeover appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Eight teams enter VALORANT Champions Shanghai title race

VALORANT Champions Shanghai enters its playoffs with eight teams, led by four Americas qualifiers and three Pacific representatives in the bracket. The post Eight teams enter VALORANT Champions Shanghai title race appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Wildcard Has Two LANs Left in Major Qualification Race

Wildcard Major qualification chances fell to 24% after FOX Legacy, leaving two LAN events to revive its PGL Singapore Major campaign. The post Wildcard Has Two LANs Left in Major Qualification Race appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Used CPU Report Raises Questions Over VALORANT Hardware Bans

A player-reported VALORANT hardware ban involving a used Ryzen CPU highlights the risks and uncertainty facing secondhand PC buyers. The post Used CPU Report Raises Questions Over VALORANT Hardware Bans appeared first on Esports Insider.

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T1 earns first Champions top-eight finish as playoffs take shape

LOUD and T1 completed the VALORANT Champions Shanghai playoff field with 2-0 wins in decisive matches over Global Esports and FUT Esports. The post T1 earns first Champions top-eight finish as playoffs take shape appeared first on Esports Insider.

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BLAST Slam VIII Playoff Bracket Set After Last Chance

The BLAST Slam VIII playoffs are set after LGD Gaming and 1W Team won Last Chance series to complete the six-team Malta bracket in October. The post BLAST Slam VIII Playoff Bracket Set After Last Chance appeared first on Esports Insider.

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September Drop Extends CS2’s Record Seven-Month Player Slide

CS2 player count fell 2.38% in September to an average of 805,638, extending a record seven-month decline as anti-cheat debate continues. The post September Drop Extends CS2’s Record Seven-Month Player Slide appeared first on Esports Insider.

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siuhy Enters Free Agency as Liquid’s CS2 Reset Continues

siuhy free agent after Liquid exit, with the CS2 organisation left to fill an open roster spot and find a replacement for its former IGL. The post siuhy Enters Free Agency as Liquid’s CS2 Reset Continues appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Betting Crackdown Reshapes Brazil’s CS2 Scene

Brazil betting restrictions have reshaped CS2, with LOUD and Keyd Stars exiting, teams changing sponsor messaging and an event series cancelled. The post Betting Crackdown Reshapes Brazil’s CS2 Scene appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Astralis Ownership Gains Courtois Backing Amid Liquidity Concerns

Astralis investment from Thibaut Courtois and Gonzalo Vila comes as accounts flag liquidity uncertainty at the Fusion-owned esports team. The post Astralis Ownership Gains Courtois Backing Amid Liquidity Concerns appeared first on Esports Insider.

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League of Legends repeat leads South Korea’s five-medal Asian Games haul

South Korea esports medals included two golds, one silver and two bronzes at the 2026 Asian Games, spanning five events in nine esports competitions. The post League of Legends repeat leads South Korea’s five-medal Asian Games haul appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Desk Interference Puts Valorant Champions Shanghai Under Scrutiny

Valorant Champions Shanghai players are being asked to use wired mice after desk interference caused pauses and a rollback error during matches. The post Desk Interference Puts Valorant Champions Shanghai Under Scrutiny appeared first on Esports Insider.

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“It’s as well as, not instead of”: BFBS leaders on gaming and the armed forces community

The BFBS Esports Pro League finished this weekend at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon. A place I remember fondly from my childhood was awash with esports activity. A panel featuring voices from across the forces was followed by an expertly steered production (kudos Jon Winkle & the EPIC.LAN team), culminating in a Rocket … Continued The post “It’s as well as, not instead of”: BFBS leaders on gaming and the armed forces community appeared first on Esports Insider.

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China’s Identity V win sets new Asian Games esports benchmark

China beat Japan in the Identity V final as Mu Xinyue became the first woman to win an Asian Games esports gold medal, for China. The post China’s Identity V win sets new Asian Games esports benchmark appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Thunderpick Takes Year-Round Role in 2026 Esports Awards

Thunderpick Esports Awards 2026 partnership covers the ceremony, three awards and year-round content, with fan voting open until November 10. The post Thunderpick Takes Year-Round Role in 2026 Esports Awards appeared first on Esports Insider.

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ISU Esports Moves Into New Student Union Arena

The ISU esports arena gives five varsity teams a dedicated venue, broadcast facilities and more space to practise at Idaho State University. The post ISU Esports Moves Into New Student Union Arena appeared first on Esports Insider.

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11 Teams Chase MLBB’s First Asian Games Gold

MLBB Asian Games 2026 features 11 national teams in Japan, with group-stage standings, knockout dates and the first Asiad gold at stake. The post 11 Teams Chase MLBB’s First Asian Games Gold appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Conflicting OCA records cloud esports’ Asian Games future

Asian Games esports will remain a medal event, but an older OCA decision to remove it leaves questions about the 2030 programme and its format. The post Conflicting OCA records cloud esports’ Asian Games future appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Four Americas Teams Move One Win From VALORANT Playoffs

VALORANT Champions Shanghai sees G2, NRG, LOUD and 100 Thieves win 2-0, putting every Americas team one victory from a direct playoffs berth. The post Four Americas Teams Move One Win From VALORANT Playoffs appeared first on Esports Insider.

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All Four Chinese Teams Swept in Champions Shanghai Opener

Chinese teams went winless in the VALORANT Champions Shanghai opener, losing all four series 0-2 as the home crowd faces a tense second round. The post All Four Chinese Teams Swept in Champions Shanghai Opener appeared first on Esports Insider.