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“I’m capable of more and ready to prove it:” CS2 player Qikert parts ways with MIBR

Image credit: PGL Counter-Strike 2 player Aleksei ‘Qikert‘ Golubev has announced his departure from MIBR following a three-month loan with the Brazilian esports organisation from PARIVISION. The IEM Rio Major winner joined the organisation in September 2025 as part of the team’s transition to an international roster for the remainder of the season. In an … Continued The post “I’m capable of more and ready to prove it:” CS2 player Qikert parts ways with M

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 13:52 Uhr

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Streaming platform SOOP strikes two-year deal with KT Rolster

Image Credit: SOOP Live streaming platform SOOP has signed a partnership with Korean esports organisation KT Rolster (KT) for 2026 and 2027. Announced earlier today through a post on social media, the partnership will see KT’s players stream directly through the team’s official account and their personal accounts on SOOP. There are also plans to … Continued The post Streaming platform SOOP strikes two-year deal with KT Rolster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 13:43 Uhr

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Best tanks in MLBB: 10 heroes to take all the hits

Image credit: Moonton Tanks are sturdy heroes with high armour and magic resistance.  The best tanks in MLBB can take a lot of damage and remain standing thanks to good sustain.  Tanks are the first line of defence in any team fight, and take the brunt of the damage.  The best MLBB tanks have sustain, … Continued The post Best tanks in MLBB: 10 heroes to take all the hits appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 13:20 Uhr

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Wildcard unveils brand new CS2 roster for 2026

Image credit: Stephanie Lindgren, BLAST North American esports organisation Wildcard overhauled its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster for the 2026 season. The new-look line-up is the latest chapter in the organisation’s CS2 journey, following several roster changes throughout 2025. Jaxon ‘Peeping‘ Cornwell remains the only player who competed in Wildcard’s final event of 2025. The pair … Continued The post Wildcard unveils brand new CS2 roster for 2026 appeared first on

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 13:04 Uhr

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OG Esports unveils new Red Bull-less logo

Image credit: OG Esports European organisation OG Esports has revealed its new branding for 2026, notably opting for a green theme with no Red Bull logo. The new OG Esports logo harkens back to the one used by the organisation before Red Bull entered the picture, which was featured in events such as The International … Continued The post OG Esports unveils new Red Bull-less logo appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 12:13 Uhr

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LCK team BRION rebrands to Hanjin BRION for 2026

Image Credit: BRION Esports Korean esports organisation BRION Esports has unveiled its new naming sponsor, logistics company Hanjin Co. Ltd. The team will compete under the name ‘Hanjin BRION’ in the upcoming 2026 LCK season. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed. The new partnership deal comes shortly after BRION ended its three-year collaboration … Continued The post LCK team BRION rebrands to Hanjin BRION for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 11:30 Uhr

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Faker awarded Cheongyeong Medal by President of South Korea

Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff, Riot Games Six-time League of Legends world champion Lee ‘Faker‘ Sang-hyeok has received the Cheongyeong Medal, South Korea’s highest sporting decoration, from the country’s President Lee Jae-myung. The T1 mid laner is the first esports athlete to receive this accolade, which highlights the achievements of the country’s sporting athletes in international … Continued The post Faker awarded Cheongyeong Medal by President of South

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 11:19 Uhr

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Overwatch Champions Series and Overwatch World Cup details revealed for 2026

Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch 2 esports fans have a lot to look forward to with the revamped Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) 2026 circuit and Overwatch World Cup this year. Blizzard recently shared the OWCS 2026 roadmap, which includes the addition of a partner program and the Pre-Season Bootcamp, in addition to regional stages around … Continued The post Overwatch Champions Series and Overwatch World Cup details revealed for 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 02.01.2026 05:16 Uhr

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Breeze to replace Sunset in VALORANT Season 26 Act 1 map rotation

Image Credits: Riot Games Breeze will finally be making a return to the VALORANT competitive map pool with the patch 12.00, a year and a half after its removal in the 8.11 update. The tropical map will replace Sunset, as revealed by Riot Games alongside the announcement of Season 26 Act 1 Premier schedule. Since … Continued The post Breeze to replace Sunset in VALORANT Season 26 Act 1 map rotation appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 19:35 Uhr

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DetonatioN FocusMe revamps VALORANT roster for VCT 2026

Image Credits: DetonatioN FocusMe DetonatioN FocusMe has announced its updated VALORANT roster before beginning its 2026 VCT campaign at Pacific Kickoff.  The Japanese organisation has traded two players with Challengers team RIDDLE ORDER while also signing its head coach.  As part of the move, Amon ‘Caedye’ Okakura and yatsuka will join DFM’s active lineup, replacing … Continued The post DetonatioN FocusMe revamps VALORANT roster for VCT 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 16:52 Uhr

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The MongolZ adds cobrazera to complete 2026 CS2 roster

Image Credits: The Huns Esports [ESI Illustration] The MongolZ has announced the signing of Anarbileg ‘cobrazera’ Uuganbayar to complete its Counter-Strike 2 roster for the 2026 competitive season. The Mongolian player will be filling the vacant spot left by the surprise benching of Azbayar ‘Senzu’ Munkhbold back in October 2025.  With the addition of cobrazera, … Continued The post The MongolZ adds cobrazera to complete 2026 CS2 roster appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 13:49 Uhr

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5 ways Fortnite Blitz Royale can improve in 2026

Image credit: Epic Games Fortnite Blitz Royale debuted in June 2025 and quickly became a success thanks to its lightning-round matches and smaller maps. An early version of Blitz appeared for a brief period in March 2018 before disappearing. Designed to last no more than five minutes, 32 players are given weapons and power-ups sporadically … Continued The post 5 ways Fortnite Blitz Royale can improve in 2026 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 11:00 Uhr

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Manchester City Esports parts ways with Fortnite duo Trippernn and Threats

Image credit: Manchester City Esports Man City Esports has announced that Fortnite pro players Sebastian ‘Trippernn’ Kjaer and Aidan ‘Threats’ Mong will leave the organisation. The organisation announced the duo’s departure through a blog post, sharing that they will no longer represent Man City Esports following the end of their contracts. In the blog, Manchester … Continued The post Manchester City Esports parts ways with Fortnite duo Trippernn and Threats appeared first on Esports

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 02:08 Uhr

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Riot Games announces successful results of LCK photo gallery SEQUENCE 2025

Image Credit: Riot Games Korea Riot Games has wrapped up its year-end League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) photo exhibition SEQUENCE 2025, drawing more than 30,000 visitors to LoL PARK in Seoul over three weeks. According to a release, the free exhibition ran through Decemberk, turning the LCK’s 2025 season — including domestic play and … Continued The post Riot Games announces successful results of LCK photo gallery SEQUENCE 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 01.01.2026 02:05 Uhr

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Honor of Queens rebrands to Honor of Kings Women’s Series

Image credit: Level Infinite Level Infinite has announced that it is rebranding its Honor of Queens women’s esports competition to the Honor of Kings Women’s Series (KWS). KWS 3 will take place alongside the Honor of Kings Invitational 2026 Season 4 (KIS 4), offering $10,000 (~£7,430) in prize funds and tokens. According to the announcement, … Continued The post Honor of Queens rebrands to Honor of Kings Women’s Series appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 17:12 Uhr

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Geekay Esports withdraws from Arabian League, replaced by 3BL Esports

Image credit: Geekay Esports League of Legends Esports Arabia has shared that Geekay Esports has withdrawn from the Arabian League, one of Riot Games’ EMEA regional leagues. In a statement online, the account announced that 3BL Esports has been invited as a replacement following an assessment. According to the statement, Geekay Esports shared its decision … Continued The post Geekay Esports withdraws from Arabian League, replaced by 3BL Esports appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 15:09 Uhr

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A Year of Hope: Esports stakeholders review the industry in 2025

IEM Cologne 2025. Image credit: Helena Kristiansson, ESL FACEIT Group The esports industry in 2025 has been defined by growth and expansion. For the first time in a while, new games, such as The Finals and Marvel Rivals, aimed to make an impact in the esports sector. Various teams and tournament organisers announced expansions into … Continued The post A Year of Hope: Esports stakeholders review the industry in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 13:37 Uhr

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Dragon Ball Fighter Z champion Hikari joins M80 as 2XKO player

Image credit: M80 American esports organisation M80 has announced that it has signed FGC icon, Jo’siah ‘Hikari‘ Miller, as a 2XKO player. Best known as one of the greatest Dragon Ball Fighter Z players of all time, he brings his experience as a two-time Evo and World Tour champion to Riot Games’ fighting title. Hikari … Continued The post Dragon Ball Fighter Z champion Hikari joins M80 as 2XKO player appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 13:09 Uhr

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How can Dota 2 do better for esports in 2026?

Image credit: Valve Dota 2, developed by Valve, is a MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game that was first released in 2013. The title has been hugely successful in esports, with The International, Dota 2’s main tournament, boasting a prize pool of almost $3 million. Viewership for Dota 2 matches peaked at around two million … Continued The post How can Dota 2 do better for esports in 2026? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 12:47 Uhr

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What are the best platforms for watching esports in 2026?

Apex Legends character in combat with enemy players / Image credit: EA Esports is gaining popularity around the world, so it’s essential to know where to watch the video game action. Twitch and YouTube provide familiarity, while platforms like Kick offer extra options for watching. Some platforms have unique features, like the ability to interact … Continued The post What are the best platforms for watching esports in 2026? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 12:13 Uhr

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Spacestation Gaming, ENVY and NTMR say goodbye to their The Finals rosters

Image credit: ENVY, Embark Studios Various esports organisations have disbanded rosters competing in tactical first-person shooter, The Finals, ahead of its 2026 competitive season. Spacestation Gaming, ENVY, and 2025 champion NTMR have shared that they are parting ways with their players following the conclusion of the inaugural Grand Major. It is important to note that … Continued The post Spacestation Gaming, ENVY and NTMR say goodbye to their The Finals rosters appeared first on Esport

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 11:58 Uhr

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5 things Apex Legends could have done better in 2025

Art with Loba and Lifeline in Apex Legends / Image credit: EA Apex Legends in 2025 had a total esports prize pool of just under $6 million. The low tick rate of 20Hz has been a problem in Apex Legends for some time. Cutting down the three-rank tier difference for competitive play might help matchmaking. … Continued The post 5 things Apex Legends could have done better in 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 11:55 Uhr

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Marvel Rivals Ignite unveils 2026 league format

Image Credit: NetEase Inc. Marvel Rivals Ignite has revealed a sweeping overhaul of its competitive structure for 2026, introducing a new regional format, promotion and relegation and a Partner Teams programme as the esport enters what it called its ‘inaugural league year.’ The changes were outlined in a recent video on Marvel Rivals’ official channel, … Continued The post Marvel Rivals Ignite unveils 2026 league format appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 31.12.2025 00:43 Uhr

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Riot accidentally leaks 2XKO’s full launch date

The exact release date for 2XKO has been accidentally leaked by Riot itself. It was revealed in a trailer (which’s since gone private) that the 2v2 fighter is launching on January 20th, 2026. 2XKO will launch next month for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Riot Leaks 2XKO Launch Date https://twitter.com/Knoebelbroet/status/2006089957220433981?s=20 On December … Continued The post Riot accidentally leaks 2XKO’s full launch date appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 30.12.2025 23:25 Uhr

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