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The German Government has introduced an esports visa – but where’s the UK’s?
Germany has added an official visa for professional esports players. The dedicated visa – launching in spring 2020 […]
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December 23, 2019
Voluntary redundancies announced at ESL UK
Esports tournament operator ESL UK has announced that UK staff members whose roles were at risk have taken […]
December 18, 2019
Pro esports players ‘face same psychological pressure as physical athletes’, study reveals
Esports players competing in top-flight tournaments face the equivalent pressure and stress as professional athletes, researchers have revealed. […]
November 16, 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
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
New €100m Hiro Capital investment fund aims to help esports and games businesses grow
Hiro Capital has launched a €100 million fund, to back the future UK and EU leaders in the […]
October 14, 2019
The rise of UK esports: 6 highlights from Esports Insider’s recent panel discussion
Image credit: Jak Howard/Esports Insider on Flickr 2018 was undoubtedly a landmark year for UK esports, what with […]
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October 8, 2019
Intel, NSE and ESL launch FutureGen esports leadership programme for students in the UK
Intel, NSE and ESL have teamed up to launch FutureGen, a new professional esports leadership programme targeted at […]
September 21, 2019
DCMS Committee recommends UK Government ban the sale of loot boxes to children (and also uphold esports to traditional sports practices)
Remember when EA’s legal VP Kerry Hopkins (pictured) told the UK Government that EA doesn’t refer to in-game […]
September 11, 2019
Thank you Margot James: Outgoing DCMS Minister's support of esports should be recognised
Margot James’ backing of esports in the UK has been encouraging and we should demand the same from […]
July 22, 2019
ESI London heads to Twickenham Stadium for latest esports industry conference and expo
Esports Insider is bringing its popular industry event back to London this September in a brand new venue. […]
July 20, 2019
Dom's Vlog on Games Addiction: Are Games 'Digital Cocaine'?
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco shares his views on loot boxes, games addiction and more in this […]
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July 2, 2019
Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner interview part 1: 'There's been some scandals in esports gambling and I don't want there to be any'
Our 2016 interview with outspoken esports personality and esteemed host Paul ‘Redeye’ Chaloner on burnout is one of […]
June 28, 2019