“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...
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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,...
How MLBB built an esports empire across Southeast Asia
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) launched globally in 2016 and found extraordinary success in Southeast...
Esports players know how to compete, but esports orgs need to teach them how to behave
On August 28th, VCT China organization FunPlus Phoenix issued a statement announcing that it had...
VALORANT’s strongest teams in each region before Champions Shanghai
As the dust settles on the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Stage 2 events, we...
“I have always worried about the livelihood of Tier 2″: 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational gives hope and opportunity to struggling Tier 2 ecosystem
The changes to League of Legends’ Tier 2 system have long been whispered about, but...
Dota 2’s biggest winners don’t play Dota 2 anymore, they trade it
The International brought together the top 16 Dota 2 teams in the world, with Team...
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Dota 2 pros salaries are too high and the scene is suffering for it
With Norwegian organization HEROIC recently pulling out of the scene, the financial sustainability of the professional Dota 2...
“Why am I not being hired?” Heccu’s story reminds us that esports doesn’t provide stable career paths
Last week, Counter-Strike interviewer Anastasija "Heccu" Tolmačeva shared a heartfelt video that resonated deeply with esports professionals across...
2XKO won’t make it past 2027: Esports Insider debates
2XKO is in a weird spot right now. It's in the midst of the stage where it should...
cvMax’s harsh coaching walks a fine line between effective and causing damage
When Dplus KIA’s behind-the-scenes footage of head coach Kim “cvMax” Dae-ho reviewing his team’s 2-0 loss to KT...
Karrigan makes Team Falcons debut, players argue over armored aim punch: CS2 pros gear up for IEM Atlanta
With Counter-Strike’s esports scene gearing up for the PGL Astana playoffs and the Group Stage of IEM Atlanta,...
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