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G2 Bench SunPayus Despite IEM Cologne 2026 Major Run; Sign r1nkle

G2 has announced the benching of Spanish AWPer SunPayus, announcing the signing of former NIP AWPer r1nkle.

Riot Outlines VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 Format as Challenger Teams Enter the Fray

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Riot Games has outlined the format for VCT EMEA Stage 2, which will see Challenger teams compete alongside their VCT counterparts.

MiniBoo Steps Away from Team Liquid’s Active Roster

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Team Liquid has announced that MiniBoo had stepped away from Team Liquid’s active roster ahead of their VCT EMEA Stage 2 campaign.

Gen Z Esports Fan Base Could Number 400 Million, Data Claims

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An estimated 400 million (20%) Gen Z regularly engage with esports, according to a new multi-country study.

The Biggest Winners and Losers of the IEM Cologne 2026 Major

Insider Gaming has a look back at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major to identify the biggest winners and losers of the first Major of 2026.

CSO Nicolas Maurer Says Team Vitality Will Build Around “Generational Talent” Naak Nako like ZywOo and Zen

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Insider Gaming spoke to Team Vitality CSO, Nicolas Maurer, at Global Esports Industry Week to get the inside story on Vitality’s success.