Here’s how Counter-Strike thrives by essentially doing nothing
TL;DR Counter-Strike debuted as a Half-Life mod in 1999 and has remained largely the same...
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Is Pokémon Champions the new esports standard? We asked the pros
Pokémon fans were shocked when Pokémon Champions was revealed during the recent Pokémon Presents, immediately...
The Co-Streaming Debate: Is it good for League of Legends esports?
Co-streaming has become a cornerstone of esports viewership in recent years. Initially implemented in 2021...
Five must-watch VCT EMEA Stage 1 matches
VCT EMEA Stage 1 kicks off later today, with EMEA Kickoff winners Team Vitality taking...
Has Fearless Draft helped or hindered League of Legends esports?
The 2025 League of Legends esports season has already become a milestone year for the...
Top 5 esports streamers to watch in 2025
Esports streamers are becoming more popular as the competitive scene continues to grow, featuring retired...
Is Overwatch esports dead? Here’s what the numbers say
The Overwatch esports scene soldiers on despite declining viewership, spurred by the 2024 restructuring after...
The top Melee and Ultimate players in 2025 (so far)
The 2025 season for Super Smash Bros. Melee and Ultimate has begun. Genesis X2 hyped...
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Counter-Strike 2 players to watch in 2025
The 2025 season of Counter-Strike 2 is well underway, with IEM Katowice and BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 already...
Is 2025 the year of FGC’s esports rise?
When you think of esports, the games that initially come to mind include MOBAs like League of Legends...
Could 2025 bring in an esports spring?
No one in the gaming or esports industry would tell you that 2024 wasn’t a challenging year. A...
A Year of Transformation: Esports stakeholders reflect on 2024
Esports has always been an ever-evolving industry, with the sector looking to cement itself within mainstream culture. To...
How Metafy has created an all-in-one platform for gaming creators
Metafy, a platform that looks to empower top gamers and creators to earn income, has significantly expanded its...
Best and worst esports rebrands
Branding is a powerful business tool that can help to refresh the image of a company. A successful...
Age of Empires esports: where players compete in real-life castles
Age of Empires is truly one of the all-time greats, not just in the Real Time Strategy (RTS)...
Why are education institutions investing in esports facilities?
Jackson Armstrong, Director of Business Development for Access Education Group, writes for Esports Insider to discuss why esports...
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