DotX Talent, the UK-based agency which represents top esports and gaming talent, has appointed X7 Esports founder Josh Kingett as the company’s head of esports.
Josh, aka Hyrav, built his reputation through his work as founder and CEO of X7 Esports, the Isle of Man’s first professional esports organisation that made waves in League of Legends by bringing top Korean talent to the NLC and western franchise teams like Haru, Tempt and Chasy.
The organisation also generated headlines for becoming the first esports organisation to receive government sponsorship. X7 Esports ceased operations late last year after talks with potential investors broke down.
Josh Kingett’s new role will see him manage DotX’s esports operations, including scouting and signing players, working with coaches and other support staff, and brokering deals with major teams across Europe and beyond.
DotX’s clients include LEC caster Marc ‘Caedrel’ Lamont, sim racing superstar Jimmy Broadbent and ex-CDL pro Thomas ‘Tommey’ Trewen among others.
“With a commercial mindset, an eye for emerging talent, and an extensive contact book, Josh is perfectly positioned to grow and develop our professional esports operations. I am delighted to have him as a part of our team,” said Nick Williams, Managing Director of DotX.
Josh Kingett added: “I have followed DotX and their journey since inception and I am thrilled to be joining such a credible agency, already home to some phenomenal talent. I look forward to this new chapter of my career, working alongside a great team, and helping push DotX to new heights.”
DotX Talent launched at the start of 2022 by sports law firm Morgan Sports Law.
In June 2022, DotX announced the launch of a player transfer service, which offers players professional guidance in negotiating transfers and contracts without the need to enter a long-term agency commitment.
For more information, contact DotX Talent via its website.
Josh Kingett on learnings from X7 and the state of UK LoL
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco: Hi Josh, congrats and good luck on your new role! What learnings have you taken from X7 that you’ll bring to this role? And what do you think of the NLC going back to national leagues? I’m keen to hear your thoughts on the state of UK League and League esports in general.
Josh Kingett: Before, during, and after X7 Esports was operational, I had the opportunity to liaise with many teams across franchise leagues, ERLs and their respective subdivisions.
Fostering and continuing to strengthen these relationships will prove invaluable to my new role. Having already brokered contracts for LCK, LEC and LCS players, I look forward to reapplying this expertise with my current and future clients at DotX.
“Seeing the NLC return to its former roots with a national league structure is incredibly refreshing – this change offers a clearer path for aspirational players to compete and progress, and I can only hope it produces the next generation of exceptional talent.”
Josh Kingett, DotX Talent
The state of UK League of Legends and its competitiveness has long been a topic of debate. It is often overlooked that the region produces many great players, coaching staff, and casting talent. This includes but is not limited to Kasing, xMatty, Maxlore, Alphari, Deadly, NoName, Mac, Peter Dun, Nymaera, Munchables, Vedius, Caedrel, Medic, Jamada and Aux.
I believe League of Legends esports overall has an exciting path ahead of itself, and I am looking forward to playing an integral part in players’ progression through its ecosystem.
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
