Esports
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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, 2016An 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, 2016Loughborough 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, 2016ManaLight 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, 2016UK 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, 2016Should 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, 2016Could 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, 2016Mousesports 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'People have been trying to grow UK eSports for years, but this time it's different'
Multiplay CEO and founder Craig “Wizzo” Fletcher says that now is the time for eSports to prosper – […]
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April 10, 2016MSI and Scan to host Rocket League tournament after game wins three BAFTAs
Rocket League scooped three awards at the 2016 BAFTA Games Awards yesterday – for best family, sports and […]
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April 9, 2016The Heritage II CSGO & DOTA 2 event review and GameBritannia interview
The Heritage II tournament hosted by GameBritannia wrapped up last weekend in London – here’s a look back on the […]
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April 8, 2016'We'll be back' pledges Team Dignitas owner as org exits LCS, looks to other games
Team Dignitas owner Michael “ODEE” O’Dell has told eSports News UK his League of Legends team will get […]
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April 8, 2016Who would represent GB in a League of Legends Olympic Games? Scene reacts
Could a League of Legends team represent Great Britain in the eGames at Rio this summer? We took […]
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April 6, 2016UK Government backs new Olympics-style international eSports tournament
Some of the best eSports players from Britain, Brazil, USA and Canada will take part in a new […]
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April 6, 2016A look back on the i57 DOTA 2 tournament and CeX's win – match report roundup
The Insomnia 57 grand finals ended last weekend with CeX DOTA taking the crown yet again, beating Team XENEX […]
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April 3, 2016