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AI vs expert: The stage is set for LEC week six predictions after last week’s blank
The sixth and final week of the regular LEC Summer Split, and for once, there's...
“It’s very sad for players and coaches”: Esports pros react to sudden Esports Nations Cup delay with further training, confusion, and a wedding
Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun wasn’t focused on the Esports Nations Cup. It was just one of...
Sanatic’s hype vs. Yatoro’s dynasty: TI15 put Dota 2’s best carries in an anime-style clash
Team Spirit has officially become the first Dota 2 team to have lifted the Aegis...
“Chess is the most humbling activity a person can do”: GothamChess discusses signing with BASILISK at the intersection of chess and esports
With 8 million subscribers on YouTube alone, Levy “GothamChess” Rozman is the biggest chess content...
BLAST Open Porto 2026 could be the most open CS tournament of the year so far, and I can’t wait
As the dust settles on the Esports World Cup, the eyes of the Counter-Strike 2...
“This falls entirely on the execs”: 2XKO community discusses Riot’s unrealistic expectations and missteps with the FGC
The FGC was shocked and saddened by a seemingly sudden update from Riot Games: 2XKO...
“It’s on life support”: Women’s Counter-Strike 2 scene is struggling to stay afloat, and there is little hope left if things don’t change
On August 8th, one of the most prominent players in the women’s Counter-Strike 2 scene,...
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GeoGuessr co-founders, NHL player Adrian Kempe and Victor Leksell join EYEBALLERS ownership group
The Co-Founders of geography game GeoGuessr, Mikael Falgard and Daniel Antell, NHL player Adrian Kempe and singer Victor...
Team Vitality and R8G Esports join forces to enter Rennsport
French esports organisations Team Vitality and R8G Esports have announced plans to field a roster for sim racing...
Inter Milan and Mkers launch community-focused esports series
Italian football team Inter Milan has partnered with esports organisation Mkers to launch the club's first-ever Fortnite tournament....
True Gamers launches esports venue in Jordan
Disclaimer 9/5/24: True Gamers previously reported to Esports Insider that the collaboration was with the Jordanian authorities. However, the...
Gen.G Acquires League of Legends Data Analytics Platform YOUR.GG
Korean esports organisation Gen.G has announced the acquisition of League of Legends data analysis and networking platform YOUR.GG....
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