Esports
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eSports crowdfunding site Supporterly aims to help UK teams, players and streamers make money
A new crowdfunding site wants ‘bridge the funding gap’ faced by the eSports industry and help players and teams make a […]
May 10, 2016
Banditos players will be allowed to play in EU CS Qualifiers despite Renegades ban
Renegades have been banned from taking part in any official Riot Games leagues including the North American LCS. […]
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May 9, 2016
International eGames Committee puts together advisory board of games experts
The organisation behind the Olympics-style eSports tournament has announced its new advisory board members. The eGames tournament will […]
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May 9, 2016
West Ham United's eSports signing has generated massive media coverage
West Ham United has become the first Premier League football club to sign an eSports player – and the […]
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May 8, 2016
How will Overwatch change the UK eSports landscape?
Could Overwatch be the game that puts eSports on the mainstream map? Is ditching the deathmatch a masterstroke? Or […]
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May 7, 2016
Is 2016 the year eSports makes it on TV?
With the BBC, Sky and BT Sport showing interest in competitive gaming, and now ESL announcing its own […]
April 29, 2016
Multiplay ups eSports focus with Overwatch and new UK Masters CSGO League at i58
Insomnia event organiser Multiplay is continuing to add new tournaments to its eSports line-up, with the addition of […]
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April 28, 2016
Team Dignitas owner delighted with HotS team after EU summer regional victory
UK-based eSports organisation Team Dignitas took the EU regional by storm on the weekend. They were undefeated as […]
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April 26, 2016
An open letter to Jenna Holmes & the 'bonkers' anti-eSports brigade at Loughborough Students Union
Last week, Loughborough University opposed a motion that aims to get competitive gaming recognised as a sport, AND had the […]
April 25, 2016
Loughborough Students Union wants to stop UK eSports from acquiring funding
A member of Loughborough Students’ Union has opposed a motion that aims to get competitive gaming recognised as a […]
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April 24, 2016
ManaLight folding is a painful reminder that orgs can't survive without sponsors and funding
UK eSports organisation ManaLight has closed its doors after failing to secure sponsors. The promising outfit had just finished second […]
April 24, 2016
UK League of Legends streamer Gross Gore hit by Twitch ban following Fnatic and Krepo allegations
Popular UK League of Legends streamer Ali “Gross Gore” Larsen (pictured) has been permanently banned by streaming service […]
April 19, 2016
Should there be an ESL UK League of Legends division below the Premiership?
The ESL UK Premiership is home to the best eight League of Legends teams based in the UK, […]
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April 17, 2016
Could better use of player loans in eSports improve pros' career paths?
Previously at eSports news UK we’ve highlighted player contracts and what they mean for the UK scene – but what […]
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April 12, 2016
Mousesports signs UK's youngest eSports pro
13-year-old British Vainglory player Benedict “MrKcool” Ward (pictured, centre) is now a pro gamer for Mousesports. The organisation […]
April 10, 2016