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“I believe in everyone on the team”: Gentle Mates’ marteen at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Image credit: Riot Games (ESI Illustration) After two years under the Karmine Corp (KC) banner, VALORANT athlete Martin ‘marteen’ Pátek joined Gentle Mates for the 2026 VCT season. Despite Gentle Mates being relegated to Challengers following a disappointing 2025 season, the removal of KOI from VCT EMEA has given the organisation a second chance in … Continued The post “I believe in everyone on the team”: Gentle Mates’ marteen at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 16:05 Uhr

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ESL confirms CS2 Pro Tour matches will use latest patch

Image credit: ESL Esports tournament organiser ESL has announced that all future matches of the ESL Pro Tour will use the latest Counter-Strike 2 patch released on January 21st, 2026. Starting with the remaining matches of the IEM Rio 2026 Global Qualifier, all future online and LAN tournaments forming part of the CS2 circuit will … Continued The post ESL confirms CS2 Pro Tour matches will use latest patch appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 15:39 Uhr

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Supergaming and LOUD parent company launch mobile battle royale game Prime Rush

Image Credit: SuperGaming Indian game developer SuperGaming has announced an early access launch of its new mobile battle royale game, Prime Rush, in partnership with Spacecaps, the parent company of Brazilian esports team LOUD. The game will be initially launched in Brazil, followed by a wider release in Latin America. Registration is open in Brazil, … Continued The post Supergaming and LOUD parent company launch mobile battle royale game Prime Rush appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 15:02 Uhr

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Alliance signs MaiL09 to CS2 roster on season-long loan

Image credit: Alliance European esports organisation Alliance has signed Liam ‘MaiL09‘ Tügel to its Counter-Strike 2 roster on a season-long loan from Metizport. The 16-year-old Swedish rifler will debut for the organisation at the first United 21 x Esplay Challenge taking place from January 23rd to 25th, 2026. Announced on January 22nd, MaiL09 joins Alliance … Continued The post Alliance signs MaiL09 to CS2 roster on season-long loan appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 14:46 Uhr

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Arc Raiders’ success means upcoming roadmap needs dual PvP, PvE focus

Whatever’s down the road, PvP and PvE are both needed / Image credit: Embark Arc Raiders is now effectively a PvP and PvE game, based on how you play and how hostile you are.  The game’s duality is part of the reason for ongoing success and high player numbers.    Arc Raiders’ future roadmaps will need … Continued The post Arc Raiders’ success means upcoming roadmap needs dual PvP, PvE focus appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 14:14 Uhr

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Blacklyte and Fnatic announce co-branded gaming chair

Image Credit: BlackLyte Gaming furniture company Blacklyte has announced its latest partnership with UK-based esports team Fnatic. The two brands have come together to unveil an all-new, exclusive, co-branded Athena Pro gaming chair, which features the esports team’s iconic orange and black colours. The gaming chair is now available for purchase on Blacklyte’s website, and … Continued The post Blacklyte and Fnatic announce co-branded gaming chair appeared first on Esports Insid

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:33 Uhr

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OG’s legacy continues: A deep dive into Monkey Business and what it will bring to Dota 2 in 2026

Image credit: Valve Monkey Business featured young, hungry players in its first iteration in 2015, which later became the foundation for OG. Monkey Business brings a new identity to modern Dota 2 with its off-meta playstyle and return to the game’s creative roots. The former OG players blend well with the new blood and have … Continued The post OG’s legacy continues: A deep dive into Monkey Business and what it will bring to Dota 2 in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:32 Uhr

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Team Falcons expands into Trackmania with CarlJr signing

Image credit: Team Falcons Saudi Arabian esports organisation Team Falcons has announced its expansion into arcade racing title Trackmania. The organisation has signed Carl-Antoni ‘CarlJr‘ Cloutier as the first player of its roster, with the competitor set to compete in high-profile tournaments across the world. Unveiled on January 21st, 2026, CarlJr is widely regarded as … Continued The post Team Falcons expands into Trackmania with CarlJr signing appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:19 Uhr

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Tencent Esports announce 10-year deal with Olympic Council of Asia

Image credit: Tencent Esports Tencent Esports has announced a ten-year strategic partnership with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). As a result of the deal, the esports branch of the tech conglomerate becomes the official esports technology partner of the OCA. According to a release, the partnership aims to ‘propel the integration of esports and … Continued The post Tencent Esports announce 10-year deal with Olympic Council of Asia appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 13:14 Uhr

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Fnatic and BC.GAME crash out of IEM Rio 2026 qualifiers

Image credit: PGL Fnatic and BC.GAME have failed to qualify for IEM Rio 2026 following early eliminations in the online global qualifiers. The pair lost decisive matches in the 16-team closed qualifier, which is taking place from January 21st to 23rd, 2026. Disappointment For Fnatic Following a first-round exit from the BLAST Bounty Season 1 … Continued The post Fnatic and BC.GAME crash out of IEM Rio 2026 qualifiers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 11:45 Uhr

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CS2 update brings sweeping Anubis changes and MP7 buff

Image credit: Valve Valve has launched its latest Counter-Strike 2 update, introducing a wealth of changes to Anubis, which recently returned to the Active Duty map pool for Premier Season Four. In addition to significant layout changes, the update has also applied damage buffs to the MP7 and MP5-SD submachine guns. Applied on January 21st, … Continued The post CS2 update brings sweeping Anubis changes and MP7 buff appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 11:29 Uhr

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Team Liquid migrates content archive to Walrus Foundation

Image Credit: Team Liquid Esports organisation Team Liquid has migrated more than 250TB of its historical content to the Walrus Foundation, according to a company announcement. The move sees Team Liquid transfer recent years’ match footage, behind-the-scenes clips, photography and legacy media to a new storage platform, with the organisation stating that the migration was … Continued The post Team Liquid migrates content archive to Walrus Foundation appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 22.01.2026 02:08 Uhr

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“I know the team is prepared”: NAVI’s Head Coach ANGE1 at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Image credit: Riot Games (ESI Illustration) Kyrylo ‘ANGE1’ Karasov is a true esports veteran, carrying nearly 20 years of competitive experience in Counter-Strike and VALORANT. Following a three-year tenure as NAVI’s in-game leader (IGL),  ANGE1 announced his retirement in late 2025. But rather than enjoying a well-deserved break from competition, the VALORANT legend has returned … Continued The post “I know the team is prepared”: NAVI’s Head Coach ANGE1 at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 20:24 Uhr

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How will League of Legends Patch 26.2 affect the esports scene?

Image Credit: Riot Games Riot Games is bringing forth several champion buffs and nerfs in the latest League of Legends Patch 26.2 update. Two weeks after the start of the new season, the League of Legends developer is looking to tune down some of the best-performing champions in pro play and solo queue, while buffing … Continued The post How will League of Legends Patch 26.2 affect the esports scene? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Rainbow Six launches 2026 Challenger Series

Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has launched its second tier of competition for the 2026 Rainbow Six Siege X esports scene. The Challenger Series provides amateur teams with a platform to earn qualification for the FPS title’s regional leagues. Open to teams of all skill levels, teams from across the world can register for open qualifiers … Continued The post Rainbow Six launches 2026 Challenger Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 18:56 Uhr

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Selangor Red Giants thwarts Aurora derby in the M7 Championship Upper Bracket

Image credit: Moonton Games Selangor Red Giants and Aurora Philippines have progressed to the M7 World Championship Upper Bracket Final following close games against Aurora Gaming and Alter Ego, respectively. The Malaysian esports organisation pulled off a comeback from 2-1 down against Aurora Gaming, the last remaining Western team in the tournament. Meanwhile, Aurora Philippines … Continued The post Selangor Red Giants thwarts Aurora derby in the M7 Championship Upper Bracket appeared fi

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 18:52 Uhr

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Which teams qualified for ESL One Birmingham 2026?

Image credit: ESL Following the conclusion of five regional closed qualifiers, nine teams have secured a place at the upcoming ESL One Birmingham 2026 Dota 2 event. Qualifiers for Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia took place between January 16th and 20th, with several notable names making it to the main event. … Continued The post Which teams qualified for ESL One Birmingham 2026? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 18:29 Uhr

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LEC 2026 Versus: 5 lessons we learned from this weekend’s action

Image credit: Riot Games The inclusion of ERL teams added freshness and stronger links between Tier Two and Tier One competition. Community passion carried the league’s return despite limited preseason hype. Los Ratones struggled on the Rift but remained one of the most-watched teams. Natus Vincere impressed as a newcomer with strong preparation and macro … Continued The post LEC 2026 Versus: 5 lessons we learned from this weekend’s action appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 18:08 Uhr

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“We would love to have more competitive tournaments for women”: Esports World Cup on ecosystem support

Image credit: Esports World Cup Since its launch in 2024, the Esports World Cup (EWC) has generated a wealth of debate from within the whole esports community.  The annual multi-title event, organised by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and has raised concerns around inclusivity since its creation.  Ahead … Continued The post “We would love to have more competitive tournaments for women”: Esports World Cup on ecosystem supp

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 17:33 Uhr

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Best assassins in MLBB: 10 surprise attackers

Image credit: Moonton The best assassins in MLBB can take down targets extremely quickly.  An assassin can usually target single enemies and eliminate them from the battlefield.  Ganking and ambushing are an MLBB assassin’s main gameplay mechanics.  Assassins in MLBB are mostly junglers who visit lanes for kills or assists.  Even the best assassins struggle … Continued The post Best assassins in MLBB: 10 surprise attackers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 16:50 Uhr

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Cloud9 renews PAGODA Snacks LCS partnership

Image Credit: Cloud9 North American esports organisation Cloud9 has renewed its partnership with food company PAGODA Snacks. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed. Announced by the team through its social media channels, Pagoda will stay as the Official Egg Roll Partner for Cloud9’s League of Legends team for 2026 and 2027. Additionally, the … Continued The post Cloud9 renews PAGODA Snacks LCS partnership appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 14:19 Uhr

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Dignitas announces emergency subs following FBI and IgNar visa issues

Image Credit: @DignitasLoL North American esports organisation Dignitas has announced it will field two temporary subs, ADC player David ‘Mobility‘ Rigley and support Brindon ‘Breezy‘ Keesey, at the start of the LCS season. Announced through social media, the team explained that the emergency substitutes will play immediately, following visa issues for its starting bot lane … Continued The post Dignitas announces emergency subs following FBI and IgNar visa issues ap

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 13:56 Uhr

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5 most exciting rookies to watch heading into 2026 LCS season

Image credit: Riot Games There are plenty of rookies who are going to be eyeing the Rookie of the Year award. FlyQuest is the team to watch with an extremely young roster. Having young players in the league is good for the development of the LCS and North American League of Legends. The LCS is … Continued The post 5 most exciting rookies to watch heading into 2026 LCS season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 13:46 Uhr

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Motorsport UK offers real racing opportunites through esports cup

Image credit: Motorsport UK Motorsport UK, the governing body of motorsport in the UK, is offering real-world racing opportunities through the Cross Car Esports Cup. Taking place in February, the sim racing competition offers a pathway for aspiring drivers to pursue a career in real-world motorsport, while also bridging the gap between real and virtual … Continued The post Motorsport UK offers real racing opportunites through esports cup appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 21.01.2026 12:56 Uhr

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