Image credit: OWCSThe Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS), Overwatch 2’s tier-one esports ecosystem, has announced a dedicated Chinese region for the competition in 2025. OWCS’ new competition will kick off with Stage One and sits...

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League of Legends World Championship 2024 Finals in London. Image credit: Adela Sznajder, Riot Games.Whilst 2024 provided esports fanbases with memorable moments, 2025 looks set to be a milestone year for the industry.For...

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IEM Cologne 2024. Image credit: Michal Konkol / ESL FACEIT GroupEsports has always been an ever-evolving industry, with the sector looking to cement itself within mainstream culture. To gauge how the sector has changed,...

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Image credit: ShutterstockSimilarly to 2023, this year in esports has had its highs and lows. However, no matter the scene, a dotted line has always been signed as a myriad of esports partnerships...

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Image credit: 100 ThievesWith the end of 2024 drawing near, Esports Insider is once again looking back at a year full of impactful marketing campaigns and unexpected brand collaborations in the world of...

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Image credit: Skin.ClubOn August 14th, 2013, game developer Valve introduced aesthetic weapon enhancements that would fundamentally alter their flagship game, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) forever. The game was released to the public just...

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Image credit: Esports World Cup FoundationThe Esports World Cup Foundation, the organiser of the Esports World Cup, has announced a multi-year partnership with online chess platform Chess.com.As a result, Chess will be included...

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Image credit: NODWIN Gaming, AFK GamingIndian esports and gaming company NODWIN Gaming has announced the acquisition of digital esports media firm AFK Gaming.After the acquisition, AFK Gaming will become a step-down subsidiary of...

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis attends the Colorado Esports State Championship in May 2024. Image credit: Brad Cochi/CHSAANowCollegiate and amateur esports have been having a moment in North America. Despite the crumbling of the...

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