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Evo Awards preview: date, categories and what to watch for

Image Credit: NASR Esports Evo Awards nominations have closed for the 2026 ceremony, with the fighting game community (FGC) now waiting to see which moments, players and creators make the final shortlist. The Evo Awards are operated by the Evolution Championship Series (Evo), the long-running fighting game tournament series. Evo previously announced that the 2026 … Continued The post Evo Awards preview: date, categories and what to watch for appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.01.2026 04:04 Uhr

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Counter-Strike 2 brings Anubis back as Premier Season Four map pool confirmed

Image Credit: Valve Corporation Valve has confirmed changes to Counter-Strike 2’s Premier mode ahead of Season Four, with Anubis returning to the Active Duty map pool following a six-month absence. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Counter-Strike’s official account announced that Premier Season Three will conclude on January 19th. To earn the Season … Continued The post Counter-Strike 2 brings Anubis back as Premier Season Four map pool confirmed appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 10.01.2026 01:42 Uhr

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Overwatch 2 unveils new OWL inspired cosmic skins

Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard Entertainment has released its latest round of Overwatch 2 cosmic skins, inspired by the shuttered Overwatch League (OWL). The Cosmic OWL Mega Bundle 3 includes skins and cosmetic items for Reinhardt, Widowmaker, and Lucio. The bundle is available to purchase through Battle.net website, costing 3,800 Overwatch Coins (~$36/£32) in total. … Continued The post Overwatch 2 unveils new OWL inspired cosmic skins appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 21:21 Uhr

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iBUYPOWER to sponsor Monster Energy’s fl0m Mythical LAN 2026

Image Credit: iBUYPOWER Custom PC builder company iBUYPOWER is set to sponsor community party and tournament, Monster Energy’s fl0m Mythical LAN 2026. As the name suggests, the event is created by popular streamer and former Counter-Strike 2 player Erik “fl0m” Flom and is scheduled to take place this weekend at the HyperX Arena from January … Continued The post iBUYPOWER to sponsor Monster Energy’s fl0m Mythical LAN 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 20:37 Uhr

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Everything to know about ALGS Year 5 Championship

Image credit: Electronic Arts Electronic Arts has revealed more details surrounding the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship ,taking place in Sapporo, Japan. The season-ending event will see the top 40 international teams compete from January 15th to 18th, to be crowned this season’s champion. From format and schedule to livestream details, here … Continued The post Everything to know about ALGS Year 5 Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 20:31 Uhr

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Team Vitality reveals its 2026 jersey in collaboration with Fulllife

Image credit: Team Vitality Team Vitality has revealed its new jersey for the 2026 season in collaboration with French streetwear brand Fulllife. In addition to this, the French esports organisation has secured a two-year deal with Fulllife to become its official kit supplier. Now available to pre-order, the new jersey features Team Vitality’s signature black … Continued The post Team Vitality reveals its 2026 jersey in collaboration with Fulllife appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 19:07 Uhr

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PaiN Gaming adds vsm and piriajr to CS2 roster

Image credit: Stephanie Lindgren, BLAST Brazilian esports organisation paiN Gaming has confirmed the signings of Vinicius ‘vsm‘ Moreira and Guilherme ‘piriajr‘ Barbosa to its Counter-Strike 2 roster. Vsm joins from the Brazilian side of Keyd Stars, while Piria joins on loan from Bounty Hunters Esports. The organisation cited a lack of consistency throughout the 2025 … Continued The post PaiN Gaming adds vsm and piriajr to CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 18:10 Uhr

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The biggest winners and losers of VALORANT’s season V26 update (Patch 12.00)

Image credit: Riot Games VALORANT welcomed Season V26 on January 6, 2026. The patch brings major map reworks, UI changes, competitive tweaks, and a new weapon. It also includes agent buffs to Breach, Harbor, Sage, Vyse, and Brimstone.  Patch 12.00 lays the groundwork for all the major updates anticipated in the 2026 season. VALORANT Patch … Continued The post The biggest winners and losers of VALORANT’s season V26 update (Patch 12.00) appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 17:29 Uhr

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Nate Purkeypile, the world builder who brought Skyrim and Fallout to life on why gamers deserve better than $100 games

Image credit: Bethesda Former Bethesda Lead Artist Nate Purkeypile has called on the company to tighten up the scope of Elder Scrolls VI to create a more captivating, human-made world rather than chase the scope of Starfield in an exclusive interview with Esports Insider. The former World Artist, whose credits include Fallout 3, Fallout 4, … Continued The post Nate Purkeypile, the world builder who brought Skyrim and Fallout to life on why gamers deserve better than $100 games appeared fir

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 17:07 Uhr

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Fnatic parts ways with blameF, signs Maden to CS2 roster

Image credit: PGL Fnatic has announced that it has parted ways with Danish Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) player Benjamin ‘blameF‘ Bremer ahead of the 2026 season. Alongside confirming his departure, the UK-based esports organisation has signed Pavle ‘Maden‘ Bošković as its new entry fragger. Fnatic revealed that the signing of Maden is part of “the system” … Continued The post Fnatic parts ways with blameF, signs Maden to CS2 roster appeared first on Esports In

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 16:54 Uhr

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CS2 skins vs VALORANT skins: Which game does cosmetics better in 2026?

Image credit: Valve / Riot Games CS2 skins can be traded, sold, and even gambled, giving them real-world value and investment potential. VALORANT skins are purely cosmetic items, with developer-controlled value  The best CS2 skins are decided by their rarity condition and pattern index.  Pros and Collectors will generally gravitate towards CS2 skins for their … Continued The post CS2 skins vs VALORANT skins: Which game does cosmetics better in 2026? appeared first on Esports Insi

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 16:10 Uhr

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Best reworks in Dota 2 patch 7.40, ranked

Patch 7.40 breaks down several heroes with minor and major reworks / Image credit: Valve Patch 7.40 delivered full kit makeovers for some heroes, while others had some abilities restructured, or a small, but meaningful addition to round out their abilities. The latest patch was not kind to Brewmaster as Valve attempted to consolidate its … Continued The post Best reworks in Dota 2 patch 7.40, ranked appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 15:34 Uhr

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VALORANT’s Season 2026 changes aren’t just code, they’re culture

VALORANT Season 26 Act 1 Evolves the title’s culture / Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has delivered a comprehensive and impressive patch 12.00 for VALORANT The patch includes new content, such as the Bandit Pistol, the reworked Breeze map, and the AR1S game mode.  A new community pact and behaviour standing system will help … Continued The post VALORANT’s Season 2026 changes aren’t just code, they’re culture appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 15:04 Uhr

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Twitch drops revealed for ALGS Year 5 Championship

Image credit: Electronic Arts Electronic Arts has revealed that Twitch Drops will be available to earn during the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship. Five in-game rewards can be acquired throughout the event, with a staggered launch schedule running from January 15th to 18th. To earn the drops, viewers must watch 30 minutes … Continued The post Twitch drops revealed for ALGS Year 5 Championship appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 14:58 Uhr

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ENVY unveils ZOWIE as its official monitor partner

Image credit: ENVY North American esports organisation ENVY has named gaming peripheral brand ZOWIE as its official monitor partner. The brand becomes the first partner of the organisation since the owner Mike ‘Hastr0‘ Rufail re-acquired it from OpTic Gaming in January 2025. Notably, details on what the partnership between the two parties entails were not … Continued The post ENVY unveils ZOWIE as its official monitor partner appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 13:33 Uhr

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Best mages in MLBB: 10 heroes to put a spell on enemies

Image credit: Moonton Mages are fragile heroes that deal magic damage in MLBB. These “glass cannons” can dish out a large amount of damage in a short time.  Bursting down enemies, crowd control, and AOE damage are what mages in MLBB do.  The downside is a low health pool and squishiness.  The best MLBB mages … Continued The post Best mages in MLBB: 10 heroes to put a spell on enemies appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 13:25 Uhr

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Dplus KIA extends partnership with Logitech G for eighth consecutive year

Image Credit: Dplus KIA/Logitech G South Korean esports organisation Dplus KIA has renewed its partnership with gaming hardware brand Logitech G. Announced via the team’s official X (Twitter) handle, this marks the eighth consecutive year of collaboration between the two companies. Financial terms of the partnership; however, were not disclosed. As a part of the … Continued The post Dplus KIA extends partnership with Logitech G for eighth consecutive year appeared first on Esports In

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 13:17 Uhr

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DRX partners with Jalbonun St. Mary’s Eye Clinic to support player health

Image Credit: DRX South Korean esports organisation DRX has revealed its latest partnership with Jalbonun St. Mary’s Eye Clinic. According to the official announcement, the clinic, located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, will be supporting the team’s players health and ensuring they can perform at their best. However, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. While … Continued The post DRX partners with Jalbonun St. Mary’s Eye Clinic to support player health appeared first on

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 12:51 Uhr

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Honor of Kings unveils KIS4 format and prize pool

Image credit: Honor of Kings Mobile MOBA title Honor of Kings has unveiled the format and prize pool for the upcoming Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS4). Taking place from January 31st to February 8th, eight teams from Asia and Brazil will compete in the first invitational event of the season. Fans can check … Continued The post Honor of Kings unveils KIS4 format and prize pool appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 12:19 Uhr

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TALON, Bacon Time, eArena, and more join new MLBB league in Thailand

Image credit: MOONTON MOONTON has announced its first-ever Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports league in Thailand, bringing the Super League (MSL) to the Southeast Asian country. Season 1 of the MSL Thailand is set to kick off soon, with eight teams invited to compete. Notably, this includes some significant organisations from the country. The … Continued The post TALON, Bacon Time, eArena, and more join new MLBB league in Thailand appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 12:17 Uhr

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2024 Brawl Stars champions HMBLE make League of Legends debut

Image credit: HMBLE 2024 Brawl Stars World Finals champion HMBLE has made its debut in the Italian League of Legends esports scene. The team of five players will be competing for qualification at the EMEA Masters Winter tournament, the most prestigious tier-two event in EMEA. The Italian organisation previously revealed its League of Legends roster … Continued The post 2024 Brawl Stars champions HMBLE make League of Legends debut appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 12:06 Uhr

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Gen.G expands into Fortnite esports ahead of 2026 FNCS season

Image credit: Gen.G Multinational esports organisation Gen.G has expanded into Fortnite esports ahead of the 2026 Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) season. The organisation has recruited the North American pair of Aidan ‘Ajerss‘ Bernero and Marguire ‘Ritual‘ Morton to its main roster. In addition to the signing of Ritual and Ajerss, Gen.G also added ‘Jargue’ and … Continued The post Gen.G expands into Fortnite esports ahead of 2026 FNCS season appeared

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 11:29 Uhr

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France launches new digital campaign to promote gambling self-exclusion tool

Image Credit: Atypeek Dgn France’s gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has launched a new digital push to raise awareness of the country’s voluntary self-exclusion system for gamblers.​ The national register allows people to block themselves from most regulated gambling channels as a way to protect against harms such as financial difficulties, addiction-related issues, … Continued The post France launches new digital campaign to promote gambling self-exclusion tool app

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 10:57 Uhr

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Nebraska lawmakers consider bill to authorise online sports betting

Image Credit: Chad Brocker A new proposal that would permit statewide online sports betting under the current Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act is being considered by Nebraska lawmakers. Beyond the existing activities permitted within racetrack enclosures, Legislative Bill 421, a measure put forth by Senator Clouse during the 2025 session, seeks to expand the scope. The … Continued The post Nebraska lawmakers consider bill to authorise online sports betting appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 09.01.2026 10:41 Uhr

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