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London to host 30th Anniversary of Warcraft event, Blizzard to list more tickets after first wave sells out in minutes
Blizzard Entertainment is hosting an event in London as part of the 30th Anniversary of Warcraft world tour. […]
January 28, 2025
Preachcon 2024 and Plebcon 2024 ticket info announced following Blizzcon cancellation, as sold-out LFG London also approaches
With UK World of Warcraft/MMO/gaming community events Preachcon 2024, Plebcon 2024 and LFG London on the horizon, who […]
April 30, 2024
Call of Duty League teams boosted in ‘landmark’ agreement
Activision Blizzard has today announced an updated Call of Duty League team deal ‘to ensure the success and longevity […]
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April 16, 2024
Team UK exit Overwatch World Cup 2023 playoffs at BlizzCon, Saudi Arabia go on to win, Overwatch League cancelled
JkAru19 and Backbone chilling during a pause Team 7Lions, the roster representing the United Kingdom in the Overwatch […]
November 4, 2023
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard finally gets the go ahead, Bobby Kotick set to depart in 2024
Update (October 13th 2023): Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard is finally happening, after the UK’s Competition and […]
October 13, 2023
London Spitfire finish top 6 at Overwatch League 2023 Playoffs as Acti Blizz prepares ‘building our vision of a revitalised esports program’
Cloud9’s Overwatch esports team London Spitfire finished in the top six at the recent Overwatch League 2023 playoffs. […]
October 4, 2023
Hearthstone esports community and casters upset as Blizzard guts competitive ecosystem for 2023
Hearthstone esports fans, players and casters have expressed their frustration over Blizzard’s decision to cut back on its […]
January 21, 2023
Goodbye Overwatch: The Best & The Worst of Overwatch 1, Plus Some Unforgettable UK Esports Memories
At 5pm BST on October 3rd 2022, the last ever games of Overwatch 1 were played on live […]
October 4, 2022
Preach Gaming blacklisted by Blizzard? UK streamer misses out on Dragonflight alpha
British streamer Preach Gaming has not received an invite to the World of Warcraft Dragonflight alpha, prompting thoughts […]
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July 15, 2022
Diablo Immoral: Streamers and community condemn microtransactions in new release, with Preach, Bellular, Asmongold and others speaking out
“I’m ready for hell,” reads the words on the social header graphics for Diablo Immortal, Blizzard’s newest action […]
June 6, 2022Opinion: Is Microsoft’s shock $68bn buyout of Activision Blizzard good news for esports and gamers, or a match made in hell?
Microsoft’s $68.7bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard announced today can offer a fresh start for the beleaguered publisher, as […]
January 18, 2022
Hearthstone 2022 esports changes announced: $3m prize pool revealed, Hearthstone Grandmasters to be phased out
Activision Blizzard has revealed its esports plans for Hearthstone in 2022, including format, schedule, tournaments and prizing. $3m […]
December 18, 2021
Toronto Ultra’s Cammy snubbed for Call of Duty League Team of the Year – fans react
Scottish Call of Duty player Cameron ‘Cammy’ McKilligan was snubbed yesterday for what many believed to be a […]
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August 22, 2021
Women in Games responds to media reports on harassment in the industry, will reveal new research on toxicity at upcoming conference
Women In Games, the UK-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting equity and parity for all women and girls […]
August 3, 2021
Opinion: World of Warcraft is tainted. Let it be – let it put you off playing it, let it act as a reminder of Activision Blizzard’s abhorrent behaviour. If that’s what it’s going to take to start eliminating sexual harassment from this industry, then so be it
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco pens some thoughts from the heart following the news that the California […]
July 22, 2021