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Which UK party is best for the games industry in the 2024 general election? We analyse their manifestos, as Ukie’s esports lead welcomes Labour’s creative economy and games plans
With the UK 2024 general election happening on July 4th, which political parties have pledged support for the […]
July 2, 2024
New esports platform Pure Esports to list on London Stock Exchange
Pure Esports, a new esports platform, is transitioning from the Polish stock market to the UK stock market […]
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June 23, 2024
ESG Gaming to host esports workshops for over 55s
ESG Gaming founder Lee Willows (left) and director of education James Fraser-Murison (right); photos by Bryce Glenwright UK-based […]
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June 18, 2024
5 takeaways from ESI London 2024: Counter-Strike fan data, Vitality, Blast and ESL on the future of CS, potential for an annual Rainbow Six event in the UK, GeT_RiGhT 1v1s and more
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 15, 2024
Valve sued for £656m for ‘overcharging PC gamers’ in the UK, Scots could receive more compensation than other Brits if claim is successful
Counter-Strike and Dota 2 developer Valve is facing a lawsuit in the UK for ‘overcharging PC gamers’ on […]
June 13, 2024
Esports Awards partnership with Esports World Cup sparks community criticism
A few days ago, the Esports Awards announced it had signed a three-year contract with the Esports World Cup […]
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June 9, 2024
Nathan Edmonds, formerly of Excel, Hitmarker and Hotdrop, founds new digital-focused agency ‘Get In’
British esports executive Nathan Edmonds has launched his own agency, called ‘Get In’, focused on social media, digital […]
June 4, 2024
London’s new Social Immersive Entertainment Expo to feature esports area
A new Social Immersive Entertainment Expo (SIEX) will take place in London in 2025 and include an area […]
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May 28, 2024
Mass redundancies at Player1 Events leave future of Insomnia Gaming Festival uncertain
Staff at Player1 Events, the UK-based organiser of Insomnia Gaming Festival, have been made redundant. Several sources close […]
May 14, 2024
Gamers more likely to vote in local elections than the average Brit
The average geek in the UK is 33% more likely to vote than the average Brit in England’s 2024 local […]
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May 2, 2024
Revenues from UK games events jump 140% year-on-year thanks to esports and festivals
Revenues generated from UK games events and venues rose by 140% year-on-year to £10.3m in 2023, new data […]
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May 1, 2024
London Games Festival 2024 kicks off as GridServe Resolve Rocket League pro players challenge games industry
Rocket League pro players from UK esports organisation team GridServe Resolve challenged members of the games industry at […]
April 12, 2024
Special esports showcase event to kick off London Games Festival 2024 in partnership with Coutts
For transparency: Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco is currently doing some freelance work with Games London around this […]
April 5, 2024
Limit Break mentorship scheme for underrepresented and marginalised groups in UK games industry opens 2024 applications
The Limit Break mentorship scheme dedicated to supporting underrepresented and marginalised groups in the UK games industry, including […]
April 4, 2024
Victory League raises $4m as big football names back new platform including Zinchenko and Kanu
Venture capital firm LocalGlobe and metaverse company Improbable have announced the launch of Victory League. The pair have […]
April 1, 2024