Esports
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Splyce rebrands to MAD Lions for the LEC, retains British coaching and community management staff
The rumours of a rebranding have been confirmed – Splyce have rebranded as MAD Lions for the next […]
December 1, 2019
Vicksy wins Twitch Rivals UK Teamfight Tactics tournament
UK streamer Vicksy has taken first place in the $15,000 Twitch Rivals UK Teamfight Tactics (TFT) competition. She […]
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November 30, 2019
UK Government-backed esports viewing app Weavr goes live, further updates planned for ESL One Birmingham 2020
The latest release of the Weavr technology platform – which promises greater immersion when watching esports – has […]
November 29, 2019
Alex ‘Mapache’ Parejo rejoins Excel Esports as assistant coach, Mickey renews as mid-laner
Excel Esports have announced the signing of a new assistant coach: Alex ‘Mapache’ Parejo, and the renewal of […]
November 27, 2019
The LVP UK x HyperX Teamfight Tactics tournament 2nd challenge draws to a close
With Teamfight Tactics (TFT) offering an alternate game mode to League of Legends’ usual 5v5 format, UK players […]
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November 25, 2019
PUBG Global Championship Grand Finals recap: UK talent finish in the top eight at $4m event
Over the weekend, 16 teams battled it out to be crowned the victors of the 2019 PUBG Global […]
November 25, 2019
UK Esports News of the Week: Excel Sign Youngbuck, Method Kick Jokerd, Insomnia Founder Runs For Parliament
In this video, Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco rounds up the news of the week to November […]
November 20, 2019
The League of Legends esports off-season free agency rat race is now in full swing: How are the LEC’s top UK orgs Fnatic and Excel faring?
For many Europeans and fans from other regions outside NA, staying up at ridiculous hours of twilight to […]
November 19, 2019
PUBG Global Championship semi-finals recap: UK talent qualify for this weekend’s grand finals
Last weekend, the penultimate stage of the 2019 PUBG Global Championship (PGC) took place in Los Angeles, California. […]
November 19, 2019
Esports Awards 2019: Richard Lewis calls out the likes of Polygon, Kotaku and Waypoint in Journalist of the Year winner’s speech
British esports journalist Richard Lewis criticised part of the games press at the Esports Awards 2019 this weekend. […]
November 17, 2019
From playing to politics: Insomnia founder Craig Fletcher to stand for Parliament, outlines plan to support UK esports industry
Craig Fletcher, games investor and the founder of Insomnia Gaming Festival, is running for Parliament. The Libreral Democrats’ […]
November 15, 2019
Esports News of the Week Vlog: UK RB6 Pro League win, G2 Fall at Worlds, Huni’s $2.3m contract & more
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco rounds up the news of the week to November 12th 2019. Dom […]
November 12, 2019
CineLeague: UK org Vexed Gaming’s parent company to run esports tournaments in cinemas, is in talks with UK chains
Cooldown Ventures, the company that acquired UK-based esports organisation Vexed Gaming earlier this year, has unveiled Cineleague. Cineleague […]
November 12, 2019
1.2m adults in Britain watch esports, according to new research by Kantar
The number of adults in Britain who say they watch esports and other competitive gaming events has risen […]
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November 9, 2019
Games industry trade bodies outline four universal esports principles to promote player wellbeing, integrity and diversity
The video game industry, including representatives from across Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has released […]
November 7, 2019