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$20,000 Deadman Invitational winner crowned at RuneFest 2017 in London amidst controversy
UPDATE (September 28th 2017): The Old School RuneScape Deadman Invitational winner has been disqualified following an investigation. […]
September 25, 2017
'It makes us want to try even harder' – NUEL reacts to new university esports Foundation
The UK’s National University Esports League (NUEL) has responded to the founding of a separate organisation which also […]
September 24, 2017
Cloud9 Overwatch manager Alicus steps down after org sign another roster
Cloud9, the owners of the UK Overwatch League spot, are without an Overwatch manager. Ali “Alicus” Saba has […]
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September 23, 2017
'If there was a Team GB in League of Legends, I'd love to run it' – Misfits manager InnerFlame
‘Esports in the Olympics’. It’s a phrase we still can’t get used to reading or typing, but here […]
September 23, 2017
ESL to cover up Gfinity logos on UK CSGO players' jerseys
Things are getting a bit shirty in the UK esports scene. ESL UK will be taping over Gfinity Elite […]
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September 22, 2017
Lag at LAN: Packet loss problems plague Premiership playoffs as MnM suffer shock semi-final defeat
Technical issues marred what was an impressive set up at the ESL UK & Ireland League of Legends Autumn […]
September 21, 2017
LCS in Leicester? ESL UK & Haymarket Theatre hint at new esports offering, 'different to the original proposals'
It’s no secret that the Leicester Haymarket Theatre, which is currently undergoing a £3m redevelopment, will host live […]
September 21, 2017
Season 2 of the Gfinity Elite Series kicks off in a few weeks' time
The Gfinity Elite Series will be returning for a second season next month. According to a new press […]
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September 19, 2017
Come join the Esports News UK meet-up at EGX
Whenever there’s a gaming/esports event at the Birmingham NEC it’s a great excuse to get together with the […]
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September 19, 2017
ESIC explains why Reason Gaming's suspension was lifted
Last week, UK esports organisation Reason Gaming were provisionally suspended from the ESL CSGO Premiership over alleged match […]
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September 18, 2017
'There's no reason why FIFA esports players can't be at the same level as footballers' – new FIFA player agency
It’s been a great year for FIFA esports. More football clubs have entered the burgeoning space, the FIFA […]
September 18, 2017
Red Reserve announce new UK Call of Duty roster
North American organisation Red Reserve have announced their new UK Call of Duty roster, a recently-formed team of […]
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September 17, 2017
Secretlab targets UK esports market
A new gaming chair company – Secretlab – has moved into the UK market. Secretlab launched in Singapore […]
September 15, 2017
Destination Unknown: What's next for PUBG in UK esports?
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a true surprise hit. It’s sold 10 million copies and overtook League of Legends as […]
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September 14, 2017
Former UK LoL coach Grievance joins Splyce
British esports manager Grant “Grievance” Rousseau has joined Splyce as their new European director of esports. He will […]
September 12, 2017