StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 predictions: Which teams can win in Barcelona?
StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 brings eight teams to Barcelona from Sep. 17–20, with $500,000 on...
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Jack Williams on iTero, GIANTX, and the future of AI coaching in esports
iTero, the AI-powered coaching app from GIANTX (formerly XL Esports) recently hit the 1,000,000 download...
Should VCT change its qualification rules after Masters London champion Leviatán missed out on Champions Shanghai?
Last weekend’s VCT Americas matches sparked heated discussions within the global VALORANT esports community. With...
Eight players to watch at VALORANT Champions Shanghai
VALORANT Champions Shanghai arrives at the end of a 2026 season that has refused to...
Can MSI performance predict Worlds success?
Every year, the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) gives us what should be our first proper answer...
“I wish I was better”: The downfall of Fnatic’s VALORANT team
For many years, Fnatic was considered the strongest team in the VCT EMEA circuit. With...
Here’s what Super Smash Bros. 6 needs for the esports scene to grow
There's a Nintendo Direct tomorrow (September 9th) and there's a rumor that we will get...
Who really owns The International? A regional analysis of TI history
China remains TI’s largest historical player base, accounting for 280 appearances and 171 top-eight finishes,...
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OverActive Media announces full acquisition of Splyce
Esports organisation Splyce is set to be fully acquired by OverActive Media, with both parties entering an agreement...
Hangzhou opens its own esports town
Hangzhou, a city in China, has officially opened its 'esports town', an area that covers 3.94m square feet...
SLIVER.tv, Tencent Games partner for Ring of Elysium channel
Blockchain entertainment platform SLIVER.tv has entered a partnership with Tencent Games to host a 24/7 channel for the...
Limited availability on tickets for ESI’s Movember Pub Quiz next week
There's limited tickets available for Esports Insider's Pub Quiz in support of Movember UK next week. The event...
EStars Fortnite Championship to take place at the Emirates, Celtic Park, Stamford Bridge and more
EStars has announced plans for a series of Fortnite tournaments that are set to be hosted at a...
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