Esports
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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, 2022
Guild 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
Aston University to host League of Legends Series backed by the NUEL, with Counterfeit and Melvinizzle on board as casters
Aston University is hosting a League of Legends Series for its students to kick off 2022. The tournament […]
January 18, 2022
Six Memevitational raises £5,000+ for charity as FoxA’s Naughty List beat all-UK side Cob Academy in the final
The latest Six Memevitational has concluded, with a whole host of Rainbow Six Siege personalities getting involved to […]
January 17, 2022
British driver Oliver Rowland wins 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual with Team Redline
The 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, the final round of the Le Mans Virtual Series, ended in […]
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January 16, 2022
UK top-laner Rifty joins Valiance in the Esports Balkan League along with female ADC player Caltys and others
Experienced UK League of Legends top-laner Ashley ‘Rifty’ Mayes will be playing in the Esports Balkan League with […]
January 16, 2022
As Collegiate Rocket League expands to Europe, Psyonix tells Esports News UK how this will affect existing collegiate leagues in the UK like the NUEL, NSE and British Esports Student Champs
For transparency: Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco used to work full-time for British Esports between September 2016 […]
January 15, 2022
Mac from Mad Lions begins selling his trademark ‘Guardian Lions’ ties made in the UK
James ‘Mac’ MacCormack, British League of Legends head coach for Mad Lions in the LEC, has made his […]
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January 14, 2022
Excel officially announce partnership with JD Sports as BT logo is removed from website
UK esports organisation Excel Esports have today officially announced their partnership with well-known UK sports fashion retailer JD […]
January 14, 2022
Blast Premier dates, format and prize pool revealed for 2022
Blast Premier will be returning for the tournament series’ third instalment this year and organisers say it will […]
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January 13, 2022
Into the Breach reach ESL Challenger League, move into Valorant, extend roster contracts and announce new tournaments
Update (January 13th 2022): UK esports organisation Into the Breach have qualified for the ESL Challenger League (Season […]
January 13, 2022
FaZe Mongraal becomes the most talked-about esports player on Twitter
UK Fortnite star Kyle ‘Mongraal’ Jackson is the most talked-about esports player on Twitter, the social media company […]
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January 12, 2022