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Sim racing continues to drive forwards: Gfinity extends F1 esports deal, McLaren partners with Veloce Esports, Le Mans esports event announced
One of gaming’s competitive genres that has really seen a boost during the coronavirus lockdown is sim racing. […]
May 23, 2020
Promod Esports announced: Former ESL UK COO Rob Black launches new specialist esports agency
Rob Black, the former COO of ESL UK, has today launched a new turnkey esports solutions agency known […]
May 22, 2020
Valorant release date announced: Riot’s new shooter drops June 2nd 2020
Riot Games’ anticipated tactical shooter has received a release date – June 2nd 2020 to be precise. Valorant […]
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May 21, 2020
UK League of Legends levels up: UKLC Relegation Series to allow top UKEL teams to gain promotion
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco shares his thoughts on today’s news that the lower-tier UKEL will allow […]
May 20, 2020
Ubisoft’s new Rainbow 6 Siege UK Ireland Nationals will replace the ESL Premiership
Rainbow 6 Siege publisher Ubisoft has today announced a new esports tournament for the UK and Ireland, and […]
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May 18, 2020
ESL UK’s former marketing director Heather Dower launches new creative agency Hotdrop, with a mix of experienced names in UK esports
British esports executive Heather ‘Naysayerz’ Dower, aka Naysayerz, has today launched a new creative marketing agency known as […]
May 15, 2020
Excel Esports announce changes to their LEC roster, with the addition of Kryze and a promotion for Special
UK esports organisation Excel Esports have made a couple of changes to their League of Legends roster. They […]
May 13, 2020
Gfinity partners with BT Sport for new FIFA Challenge tournament
Esports tournament organiser Gfinity has announced a new tournament in partnership with broadcaster BT Sport. The BT Sport […]
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May 12, 2020
Lewis Hamilton’s views on sim racing might explain why he’s not taking part in the F1 Virtual Grand Prix Series
British F1 professional race driver Lewis Hamilton has hinted about why he’s not a part of the F1 […]
May 11, 2020
The Rocket League European Spring Series is being broadcast on BBC Sport this weekend
BBC Sport has been broadcasting the Rocket League European Spring Series this weekend (Saturday May 9th and Sunday […]
May 9, 2020
‘I’ve been sent cow poo through my letterbox, they have my address and I really believe someone could kill me one day’ – Gross Gore exclusive interview on dealing with haters, why he didn’t pay his former video editor and if he’ll be streaming again
UPDATE (May 9th): Gross Gore has now paid his former video editor Foossy, and Esports News UK understands […]
May 8, 2020
Gamers say they’re playing more but taking less care of personal hygiene during lockdown, survey reports
While much of the UK is in lockdown, a new survey by cybersecurity experts BullGuard and system builder […]
May 7, 2020
Gross Gore reacts to Voyboy rant video on the state of solo queue, reveals ‘genius idea’ that will fix toxicity in League of Legends for good
UPDATE (May 8th 2020): Riot Games has put out an update on game-ruining behaviour and changes it plans […]
May 5, 2020
Warwick named NSE Esports University of the Year for second year in a row
The University of Warwick has won back-to-back Esports University of the Year awards. They racked up the most […]
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May 3, 2020
Excel Esports move into Fortnite after signing top UK pro player Wolfiez
UK esports organisation Excel Esports have brought Fortnite superstar Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman on board. This marks the org’s […]
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May 1, 2020