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CTBC Flying Oyster signs LPL champion Shad0w for 2026 season

Shad0w of Bilibili Gaming at the League of Legends Worlds 2025. Photo by Christina Oh/Riot Games CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) has officially announced the signing of Zhao ‘Shad0w‘ Zhiqiang as its jungler for the 2026 LCP season. With expectations high after last year’s breakthrough performance, CTBC Flying Oyster is having to rebuild its roster, and … Continued The post CTBC Flying Oyster signs LPL champion Shad0w for 2026 season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 13:09 Uhr

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Dota 2 pros: Who’s the best in each role?

Image credit: Dota 2 We based this list of best Dota 2 players on their prestige, the success of their 2025 trophy haul, and consistency. All the best in roles are subjective, with several names coming up for each role. Our top picks for each role are: Skiter (Carry), Nisha (Midlaner), 33 (Offlaner), Boxi (Soft … Continued The post Dota 2 pros: Who’s the best in each role? appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 12:56 Uhr

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Everything to know about the PUBG Players Tour Masters Invitational

Image credit: Krafton Krafton has revealed more details for the PUBG Players Tour Masters Invitational, which is set to close out the 2025 PUBG esports season. 16 of the top teams from across the regions will compete from December 19th to 21st, 2025, at the PUBG Seongsu venue in Seoul, South Korea. Teams Competing in … Continued The post Everything to know about the PUBG Players Tour Masters Invitational appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 12:02 Uhr

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BETER adds Meridianbet to fast-betting partner network

Image Credit: BETER BETER and online sportsbook operator Meridianbet, a division of Golden Matrix Group, have announced a new partnership. As per the agreement, Meridianbet has incorporated BETER’s sports and esports offerings, such as its Setka Cup table tennis competitions and ESportsBattle series, into its sportsbook portfolio. With a significant presence in Eastern Europe and … Continued The post BETER adds Meridianbet to fast-betting partner network appeared first on Esports Ins

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 11:47 Uhr

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Vancouver Surge benches Halo world champion Lqgend after one month

Image credit: Microsoft Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise Vancouver Surge has moved Kaci ‘Lqgend‘ Sabri to the bench after two weeks of online qualifiers. The former Halo world champion joined the franchise in November following the conclusion of the 2025 Halo Championship Series (HCS) season. Announced on December 16th, 2025, the move follows a … Continued The post Vancouver Surge benches Halo world champion Lqgend after one month appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 11:32 Uhr

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Team BDS officially rebrands as Shifters

Team BDS has officially rebranded as Shifters, marking a new chapter for the company following recent leadership changes and a broader repositioning strategy. The rebrand was revealed in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), featuring a new purple visual identity and messaging centred on transformation and collective energy. The announcement stated: “Every shift begins … Continued The post Team BDS officially rebrands as Shifters appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 16.12.2025 00:43 Uhr

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Riot Games designer explains why new League of Legends champions often need major balance changes

On a recent stream, Nick ‘Endstep’ Frijia, Seasonal Game Designer on Riot Games’ Summoner’s Rift team, explained that modern League of Legends champion releases are more likely to receive significant post-launch adjustments because Riot is ‘taking more risks’ with new designs than it did in earlier seasons. Speaking about the trend of newer champions undergoing … Continued The post Riot Games designer explains why new League of Legends champions often need major balance changes

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 23:58 Uhr

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Mortal Kombat 1 balance patch incoming, but the FGC has no faith

Mortal Kombat 1, Kitana and Mileena in Steam screenshot / Image credit: NetherRealm Studios Mortal Kombat 1 is getting a balance patch soon but it may already be too late to keep the esports scene alive. Over the weekend, Mortal Kombat Co-Creator Ed Boon revealed that a balance patch is ‘incoming soon’ on X (formerly … Continued The post Mortal Kombat 1 balance patch incoming, but the FGC has no faith appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 20:36 Uhr

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OpTic Texas remains undefeated in CDL Major 1 2026 qualifiers

Image credit: Call of Duty League OpTic Texas remains the only Call of Duty League (CDL) franchise to be undefeated in the new season after two weeks of online qualifiers for Major 1. The defending champions beat Miami Heretics in a thrilling best-of-five series to secure its third win of the Call of Duty: Black … Continued The post OpTic Texas remains undefeated in CDL Major 1 2026 qualifiers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 18:50 Uhr

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Fnatic announces Empryos signing for LEC 2026 roster

Image credit: Fnatic European esports organisation Fnatic has signed top laner Panagiotis ‘Empryos‘ Tantis ahead of the 2026 LEC season. The Greek top laner joins following an eleven-month stint competing under the Gentle Mates banner in the tier-two ecosystem. Announced on December 15th, 2025, Empryos will reportedly be reunited with mid laner Vladimir ‘Vladi‘ Kourtidis … Continued The post Fnatic announces Empryos signing for LEC 2026 roster appeared first on Espo

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 18:33 Uhr

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Teamfight Tactics unveils 2026 roadmap

Image credit: Teamfight Tactics Alongside crowning a Teamfight Tactics Paris Open champion, Riot Games has revealed the auto-battler’s 2026 roadmap, complete with teases over what new Sets are coming.  Next year will include a total of three new Sets as well as the return of Fates: Festival of Beasts for the TFT Lunar Revel in … Continued The post Teamfight Tactics unveils 2026 roadmap appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 17:22 Uhr

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Donk is the best Counter-Strike player in history, and I am tired of pretending he’s not

Image credit: StarLadder Donk came out of nowhere to instantly make a name for himself as one of the best players in the world.No CS2 player has ever set stats this high, while he showed an unrelenting resistance to pressure In two short years, donk has redefined what a rifler can be, innovating in a … Continued The post Donk is the best Counter-Strike player in history, and I am tired of pretending he’s not appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 15:19 Uhr

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StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 peaks at 1.5m viewers

Image credit: StarLadder The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has become the fifth most-watched Counter-Strike esports event of all time, with a peak of 1.5m viewers across its 137-hour airtime. According to esports data platform Esports Charts, the Grand Final between Team Vitality and FaZe Clan reached a peak of 1,554,419. The peak viewing figure is an 8% … Continued The post StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 peaks at 1.5m viewers appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 15:02 Uhr

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The Game Awards 2025: Everything that was announced

Image credit: The Game Awards The Game Awards 2025 had many announcements, including new reveals and updates for upcoming titles, along with release dates. Existing games got updates either through free content drops or expansions. The secret of the monolith leading up to the event was revealed to be for Divinity, Larian Studios’ next title. … Continued The post The Game Awards 2025: Everything that was announced appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 14:48 Uhr

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VALORANT Masters winner PatMen joins Global Esports to finalise 2026 roster

PatMen of Paper Rex lifts the VALORANT Masters Toronto trophy. Image credit: Stefan Wisnoski, Riot Games Indian esports organisation Global Esports has signed former Paper Rex (PRX) player Patrick ‘PatMen‘ Mendoza to complete its VCT Pacific 2026 roster. Announced through an official post on Global Esports’ social media channels, the 24-year-old joins after a strong … Continued The post VALORANT Masters winner PatMen joins Global Esports to finalise 2026 roster appeared f

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 14:19 Uhr

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Alpha7 Esports crowned PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 winners

Image credit: Alpha7 Esports Brazilian esports organisation Alpha7 Esports has been crowned this year’s winner of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC), one of two international tournaments at PUBG UNITED 2025. The squad competed against 39 other international teams in Bangkok, Thailand, securing the largest share of the compeition’s $3m (~£2.24m) prize pool. The offline … Continued The post Alpha7 Esports crowned PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 winners appeared first

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 13:55 Uhr

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Five key takeaways from the KeSPA Cup 2025

Image Credit: @T1LoL Featuring 10 LCK squads, as well as teams from overseas, including North American teams Team Liquid and Cloud9, the 2025 KeSPA Cup was more competitive than ever. Many Korean players were looking to showcase their worth ahead of the new season, with the cup also opening up the opportunity to get selected … Continued The post Five key takeaways from the KeSPA Cup 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 12:43 Uhr

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How CS2’s AI-driven VAC Live is Changing the Scene

Image credit: Valve VAC Live is CS2’s AI-driven anti-cheat, replacing VAC. The system detects cheats in real-time during matches. It improves competitive integrity for tournaments and ranked matches. It’s a proactive anti-cheat rather than the more common reactive one.  VAC Live supports the esports business by protecting tournament legitimacy and mitigating risk for sponsors. Counter-Strike … Continued The post How CS2’s AI-driven VAC Live is Changing the Scene appeared first o

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 12:35 Uhr

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Huanmie outlasts 767 competitors to win Teamfight Tactics Paris Open

Image credit: Teamfight Tactics Alpha Gaming player Ge ‘Huanmie’ Wuxin has won the Teamfight Tactics Paris Open, the game’s biggest esports event of the year.  Featuring a total of 768 competitors, an increase over last year’s 512 tally at the TFT Macao Open, Huanmie secured the trophy in the fifth game of the finals lobby. … Continued The post Huanmie outlasts 767 competitors to win Teamfight Tactics Paris Open appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 12:18 Uhr

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Wild Card FULL SENSE win PUBG Global Championship 2025 on home soil

Image credit: FULL SENSE Thai esports organisation FULL SENSE has won the 2025 PUBG Global Championship (PGC) at the PUBG UNITED 2025 festival. The crowning event of the PUBG Global Series took place in FULL SENSE’s home region, Thailand, and ran from November 28th to December 14th, 2025. Coming in as the tournament’s Wild Card, … Continued The post Wild Card FULL SENSE win PUBG Global Championship 2025 on home soil appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 11:36 Uhr

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Team Vitality beats Faze Clan to win StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Image credit: StarLadder French esports organisation Team Vitality has lifted its second Major trophy of the year after winning the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. The team walked out victorious in Counter-Strike 2’s season-ending event by beating FaZe Clan 3-1 in the Grand Final. FaZe Clan Strikes First Image credit: StarLadder The first best-of-five Grand Final … Continued The post Team Vitality beats Faze Clan to win StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 15.12.2025 00:18 Uhr

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10 best Christmas skins in Overwatch 2 and how to get them

Get festive this holiday season with skins for your favourite Overwatch 2 heroes / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment There is a range of holiday-themed skins for different heroes in Overwatch 2.  Most of these skins were released as part of the annual Winter Wonderland event.  There are a few different ways to obtain Christmas Overwatch … Continued The post 10 best Christmas skins in Overwatch 2 and how to get them appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.12.2025 13:00 Uhr

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Team Vitality sweeps Team Spirit as FaZe Magic reigns supreme at StarLadder Budapest Major

Image credit: StarLadder Team Vitality and FaZe Clan have secured a place in the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Grand Final. The Austin Major champion bested the 2024 Shanghai Major winner, while FaZe Clan defeated an in-form NAVI side. Team Vitality Sweeps Team Spirit Team Spirit looked to continue its fine run of form in the … Continued The post Team Vitality sweeps Team Spirit as FaZe Magic reigns supreme at StarLadder Budapest Major appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 14.12.2025 03:04 Uhr

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Team Liquid shares fresh roster for 2026 VCT season

Image Credit: Team Liquid via X Team Liquid has announced its new VALORANT roster for the 2026 VCT season. The new VALORANT roster features two familiar faces from the EMEA and three rookie players. Head Coach Ivo ‘LohaN’ Albino explained that the goal was to find players who were ‘passionate’ more than anything else. Team … Continued The post Team Liquid shares fresh roster for 2026 VCT season appeared first on Esports Insider.

Esports Insider 13.12.2025 17:49 Uhr

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