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Lea Maas

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"We've gained so much resilience": One kiNgg and his four rookies. The winning formula in VCT 202...

"We've gained so much resilience": One kiNgg and his four rookies. The winning formula in VCT 202...

Leviatán's in-game leader (IGL) Francisco "kiNgg" Aravena spoke with Esports Insider about how a team of rook…

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Moving the Esports World Cup to Paris shouldn't negate the concerns surrounding the event

Moving the Esports World Cup to Paris shouldn't negate the concerns surrounding the event

The Esports World Cup has moved to Paris, and a lot of esports and government officials have expressed excite…

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T1 Faker discusses his ambition to "inspire" ahead of MSI 2025

T1 Faker discusses his ambition to "inspire" ahead of MSI 2025

Following T1's second-place finish at the LCK Road to MSI 2025, League of Legends icon Faker is heading to hi…

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"How do you fix EMEA?" The VCT EMEA is falling behind, but can it catch up?

"How do you fix EMEA?" The VCT EMEA is falling behind, but can it catch up?

"I don't think the VCT EMEA has ever been great at this stuff." The EMEA is falling behind, but can it really…

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A "girls-only" tournament without trans women? Why trans representation matters for all genders

A "girls-only" tournament without trans women? Why trans representation matters for all genders

Last week, a new "girls only" VALORANT tournament made waves in the esports community, but perhaps not in the…

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"I still have massive faith in the team": Fnatic crashies at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

"I still have massive faith in the team": Fnatic crashies at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Fnatic crashies spoke to Esports Insider about Chronicle's departure, re-signing with the organisation, and h…

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Opinion: VALORANT's Neon Doesn't Need A Nerf (Yet)

Opinion: VALORANT's Neon Doesn't Need A Nerf (Yet)

Since VALORANT Masters Santiago, many within the game's casual and esports community have asked for a Neon ne…

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"Patch 11.08 was a mistake": VALORANT esports is losing its unique selling point

"Patch 11.08 was a mistake": VALORANT esports is losing its unique selling point

Was a focus on gunplay a bad move for VALORANT? A lot of pros feel that Patch 11.08 has made the game feel st…

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"Why am I not being hired?" Heccu's story reminds us that esports doesn't provide stable career p...

"Why am I not being hired?" Heccu's story reminds us that esports doesn't provide stable career p...

Esports is an industry fueled by passion. It's exciting, but the money isn't there. Nor are the jobs, as Hecc…

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"This is why we needed ESL Impact": The HEROIC post is more serious than esports would like to ad...

"This is why we needed ESL Impact": The HEROIC post is more serious than esports would like to ad...

A few days ago, Norwegian esports organization HEROIC caused an uproar within the esports community with a di…

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"There will always be consequences": canezerra's VALORANT ban is a reminder that you need more th...

"There will always be consequences": canezerra's VALORANT ban is a reminder that you need more th...

The VALORANT esports community was hit by the unexpected news of duelist prodigy canezerra receiving a 12-mon…

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"I'm not gonna be intimidated": BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago

"I'm not gonna be intimidated": BBL Lar0k on his global debut at VALORANT Masters Santiago

BBL Esports rookie Yusuf 'Lar0k' Kanber talks about his mindset ahead of his global VCT debut at VALORANT Mas…

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"It's about the people around and the work environment": Team Liquid nAts at VCT EMEA Kickoff

"It's about the people around and the work environment": Team Liquid nAts at VCT EMEA Kickoff

VALORANT in-game leader (IGL) nAts spoke to Esports Insider about the new Team Liquid roster and the decision…

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"No expectations": Chronicle on his VCT 2026 run with Team Vitality

"No expectations": Chronicle on his VCT 2026 run with Team Vitality

VALORANT esports legend Chronicle spoke to Esports Insider about his expectations for the 2026 VCT season pla…

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"We still need to try and find our identity as a team": Team Heretics' neilzinho reflects on rost...

"We still need to try and find our identity as a team": Team Heretics' neilzinho reflects on rost...

Team Heretics Head Coach neilzinho spoke to Esports Insider about signing ComeBack for VCT 2026 and his goals…

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"I know the team is prepared": NAVI Head Coach ANGE1 at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

"I know the team is prepared": NAVI Head Coach ANGE1 at VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026

Former NAVI player turned Head Coach ANGE1 spoke to Esports Insider following NAVI's opening series at VCT EM…

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The best VALORANT esports moments of 2025

The best VALORANT esports moments of 2025

As the VALORANT scene heads towards a new year, Esports Insider discusses the top VALORANT esports moments of…

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How women leaders are breaking down barriers in esports

How women leaders are breaking down barriers in esports

Esports Insider spoke with the female leaders behind G2 Esports and Team Vitaliy, who are at the forefront of…

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T1 defeats KT Rolster to win League of Legends Worlds 2025

T1 defeats KT Rolster to win League of Legends Worlds 2025

T1 has completed the three-peat by winning today's League of Legends Worlds 2025 Grand Final versus LCK rival…

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"Our good vibe makes us perform better": Karmine Corp Glance at VALORANT Game Changers Championsh...

"Our good vibe makes us perform better": Karmine Corp Glance at VALORANT Game Changers Championsh...

Karmine Corp Glance discusses her team's strengths ahead of the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2025 taki…

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"We were dreaming this whole year": BBL PCIFIC Crewen on VCT Ascension EMEA 2025 victory

"We were dreaming this whole year": BBL PCIFIC Crewen on VCT Ascension EMEA 2025 victory

Following VCT Ascension EMEA 2025 victory of BBL PCIFIC, Ali 'Crewen' Sargin has secured a VCT slot for the v…

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"We can be proud": Mandatory Enzo on VCT Ascension 2025 run

"We can be proud": Mandatory Enzo on VCT Ascension 2025 run

Despite losing the VCT Ascension EMEA 2025 Final, Mandatory's Enzo looks fondly upon his time with the team.

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NRG lifts VALORANT Champions 2025 trophy

NRG lifts VALORANT Champions 2025 trophy

VCT Americas team NRG has won VALORANT Champions 2025 by defeating EMEA opponent Fnatic 3-2 in today's Grand …

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Team Vitality's Vivian and Chel discuss women's MLBB esports

Team Vitality's Vivian and Chel discuss women's MLBB esports

Team Vitality's Vivi 'Vivian' Indrawaty and MiChele 'Chel' Siswanto discuss the state of women's Mobile Legen…

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