Esports
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UK esports and gaming talent nominated in 2022 Gayming Awards including streamer Aimsey, Siege caster Fluke, London Gaymers, Ukie and more
Update (April 25th 2022): Rainbow Six Siege British esports caster Fluke has tonight won the Best LGBTQ Contribution […]
February 6, 2022
Dota Valkyries COO & GB women’s silver medal winner Ruby: “We don’t have a unified UK Dota 2 scene – that’s what I’m trying to build” (Interview by Reinessa & powered by MSI)
Ruby ‘valkyrjaRuby’ Dawn is fully entrenched in the heart of UK Dota 2: she’s COO of the Dota […]
February 5, 2022
Riot Games opens new UK office in Reading, looks to hire staff across several positions
League of Legends and Valorant publisher Riot Games has opened a new office in Reading, UK. This will […]
February 4, 2022
UK and Ireland esports orgs join video platform Recast as they look to monetise content
A trio of UK and Ireland esports organisations have partnered with video platform Recast which connects rights holders, […]
February 4, 2022
Could the LEC expand to 12 teams and boot out poorly performing sides? Riot ‘evaluating and assessing’ options including Bo3 format
Riot Games has spoken about the possibility of increasing the number of teams in the LEC, removing bottom-tier […]
February 3, 2022
Six Invitational to host Rainbow Six Siege EU vs NA charity showmatch which will donate $50,000 to SpecialEffect, broadcast talent line-up to feature UK casters
The Six Invitational is one of the biggest events in the Rainbow Six Siege esports calendar – and […]
February 3, 2022
Almost 70% of UK parents believe esports can play a positive role in school, but only 32% are happy for their child to have a career in it, finds new education survey by Dell and Intel
For transparency: Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco used to work full-time for British Esports between September 2016 […]
February 2, 2022
Connor Ball becomes co-owner of LDN UTD: “I couldn’t say no to the opportunity”
UK esports organisation LDN UTD has announced that celebrity and musician Connor Ball has joined the team as […]
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February 1, 2022
Esports betting platform Midnite secures £12m in funding as part of global expansion
UK Gambling Commission-licensed esports betting platform Midnite has announced the first closing of a $16m (£11.85m) series A […]
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February 1, 2022
New ECL women’s FIFA esports events announced for EU and NA players
A new women’s FIFA esports competitive calendar has been announced for 2022, which will feature some of the […]
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February 1, 2022
The Charities Cup returns for 2022, with UK and USA armed forces going head-to-head in Call of Duty to raise money for good causes
A Call of Duty (CoD) esports tournament between UK and USA armed forces is coming back this year […]
January 31, 2022
UK-based esports analysis platform SwiftSkill secures £150,000 in funding and partners with The Goose House as it hopes to help Valorant and CSGO players
SwiftSkill, a new digital platform founded in the UK that allows aspiring esports professionals to track and improve […]
January 31, 2022
Guild Esports makes education move after posting a loss in its first full year of operations, wants to be ‘the largest provider of school-based learning for esports through 2022’
Guild Esports, the UK-based esports organisation linked with David Beckham, has outlined some new education-based plans in a […]
January 31, 2022
UKEL outlines plans to run pro leagues with participation funds and off-season tournaments after partnering with Playbase.GG
UK-based tournament organiser the UK Esports League (UKEL) has partnered with esports platform provider Playbase.GG as it sets […]
January 30, 2022
The UK, Ireland and Nordics LoL esports community is up in arms over grassroots tournaments being shut down by Riot and Freaks 4U
Large pockets of the UK, Ireland and Nordics League of Legends (LoL) esports community have spoken out against […]
January 28, 2022