Esports
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Excel brings in Mikyx to LEC team replacing ‘deeply saddened’ support player Advienne, while Tim Reichert speaks to Esports News UK about the decision being made by him and the coaching staff, not consulting the players and Mikyx’s two-year contract
Update: Excel’s esports director Tim Reichert has spoken to Esports News UK clarifying who made the decision to […]
January 25, 2022
Morgan Sports Law launches DotX Talent, a new esports and gaming talent management agency for pro players, casters and streamers
UK-based legal business Morgan Sports Law DotX Talent, a new esports and gaming talent management business. This brings […]
January 25, 2022
ESL and Faceit acquisition criticised over Saudi Arabia government funding
Two major esports tournament providers, ESL and Faceit, have joined forces under controversial circumstances. They willl now be […]
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January 24, 2022
In-depth interviews with X7 Esports players and staff on their strong start in the Spring 2022 NLC and big ambitions for the future: ‘We want to get X7 to the LEC’
(Left to right, back row: ADC Nata, top-laner Jaeger, head coach Nias, jungler Haru, mid-laner Tempt, and front […]
January 24, 2022
MNM Gaming’s Rainbow Six Siege team qualify for 2022 Six Invitational: “Belief, passion and hard work from the players and staff have got us here in the span of four months”
UK esports organisation MNM Gaming are making headlines in Rainbow Six Siege esports yet again – this time […]
January 23, 2022
“He will be forever missed” – tributes paid to Scottish Unreal Tournament legend Paul ‘astz’ McGarrity
Paul ‘astz’ McGarrity, one of the UK’s top original Unreal Tournament (UT) pro players, has sadly passed away. […]
January 22, 2022
UK sixth form college to create their own influencer network
Queen Mary’s College (QMC), a sixth form college that teaches the esports BTEC qualification in Basingstoke, UK, has […]
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January 21, 2022
Reason Gaming announces Street Fighter V Offline Invitational featuring several top UK players
Long-running UK esports organisation Reason Gaming has announced a new series of Offline Invitational events, starting with a […]
January 21, 2022
Manchester-based content creation org Horizon Union moves into esports after acquiring Apex Legends roster
Manchester-based gaming and content organisation Horizon Union has unveiled its entry into Apex Legends through the acquisition of […]
January 20, 2022
Guild Esports reveals more info on new headquarters, academy and merch shop in London after signing 10-year lease, David Beckham says he’s excited by ‘the next important stage’ in growing the org
Shoreditch seems to be becoming a magnet for top UK-based esports organisations – Fnatic moved there in 2017, […]
January 20, 2022
G2 Esports launches new PFP NFT project Samurai Army with randomly generated NFTs and perks such as live chats with pro players: “We’re creating a gamified social club for sweaty gamers, esports and NFT fans alike”
European esports organisation G2 Esports has launched its own PFP NFT project and gamified social club known as […]
January 19, 2022
UK talent get involved with CSGO Thunderpick Bitcoin Series
UK casters have joined the talent line-up for a new Thunderpick Bitcoin Series, a new tournament series with […]
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January 19, 2022
Opinion: 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, 2022Guild Esports announces its biggest ever sponsorship deal worth £4.5m with Bitstamp after reaching Valorant VCT EMEA 2022 Challengers, will soon open a London HQ
UK-based esports organisation Guild Esports has partnered with Bitstamp, one of the world’s longest-running crypto exchanges. Bitstamp has […]
January 18, 2022
British Esports Association to open performance and education campus at Riverside Sunderland as part of multi-million pound investment
Left to right: Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, British Esports CEO Chester King and Sunderland […]
January 18, 2022