Interviews
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Dead set on success: ‘Dead Air’ channel for Valve’s new game Deadlock on the rise, as Deadlock Masters racks up 1m minutes watched, with UK winners and casters involved – and new London event announced
‘Dead Air’, a new content channel for all things Deadlock (Valve’s upcoming shooter/MOBA game) is off to a […]
September 10, 2024
‘The hate I get means nothing. I’m proud to be a woman in gaming. It doesn’t affect your ability. Your gender will not hold you back’ – new GiantX creator Tenshi talks content, cosplay and confidence in her first ever interview
UK Valorant content creator Tenshi is a rising star, with more than 1m followers across all her channels […]
September 6, 2024
Platform gaming bar to reopen with changes to the venue – interview with founder on what’s different, lessons learnt and what’s next
The Platform gaming bar in Shoreditch is set to reopen, just a few months after Platform Hub One […]
September 1, 2024
Analysis & interview: How Mezii is helping Vitality much more than the scoreboard shows
William ‘mezii’ Merriman has come under fire on social media in recent months after HLTV-ranked world no.2 team […]
August 27, 2024
How can we tackle ageism in esports and gaming? ‘I’m an older streamer and sometimes this makes me feel out of place. People tiptoe around age – but it doesn’t need to be taboo’
When people talk about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in gaming and esports, there is often a focus […]
August 23, 2024
Rich Gang ‘gunning for promotion’ to NLC Division 1
Back-to-back League of Legends NLC Division 2 regular season winners Rich Gang are looking to qualify for Division […]
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August 21, 2024
Sam Mathews on Fnatic turning 20 years old: ‘It’s very hard to be consistently pushing esports forward every year and being competitive. I don’t think there’s been a single year in our history where we’ve not done that’
A week ago, Fnatic celebrated their 20th birthday with a Fnatic XX party at the organisation’s London HQ. […]
August 1, 2024
Women and non-binary League of Legends in bloom with Brod, Verdant and others fielding mixed teams in UKEL tournaments: ‘The opportunity for us to play in a mixed scene is a great experience. I hope more organisations host W&NB tournaments’
Women and non-binary League of Legends esports in Europe may not have the support or reach of circuits […]
July 30, 2024
‘I’m ready for the arenas now’ – interview with rising esports broadcast talent Conny
Photo credit: British Esports Conor ‘Conny’ Albery is an up-and-coming esports broadcast host, interviewer and caster from the […]
July 24, 2024
UK Valorant player ec1s on being appointed head coach of Saudi Esports Academy course, and the one message he has for aspiring pros
UK Valorant player Adam ‘ec1s’ Eccles has spoken to Esports News UK about leading a new course with […]
July 4, 2024
‘I’m not at my peak yet. Until I’m considered the best stage host and the best interviewer, I’m not interested in slowing down’ – James Banks interview at Blast Premier Spring Final 2024
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 21, 2024
Positivity in the face of adversity: Interview with Jacky at the Blast Premier Spring Final – ‘I think UK Counter-Strike is in the best spot it’s ever been in’
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 19, 2024Mezii on the ‘special’ home crowd at Wembley, reflecting on the semi-final loss, and looking forward to the break | Blast Premier Spring Final Interview
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 15, 2024
Interview: Saw MUTiRiS brands Blast Premier Spring Final format “unfair”
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
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June 14, 2024
G2 TaZ ‘ready’ to stand in at Blast Premier Spring Final: ‘I feel fresh, I feel good, I feel confident. Team Spirit are going down’
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 12, 2024