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Custom Controllers UK announces new owners

March 19th, 2019
Custom Controllers UK announces new owners
Leeds-based business Custom Controllers UK has been snapped up by chair and accessory brand X Rocker. With ambitious plans for expansion, the acquisition of Custom Controllers UK offers X Rocker a 'strategic opportunity' to grow their presence in gaming. Founded in 2007, Custom Controllers UK offers customers some 500 unique controller designs. The company customises each…
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FIFA eNations Cup draw made, eLions players confirmed

March 19th, 2019
FIFA eNations Cup draw made, eLions players confirmed
The group stage for the first ever FIFA eNations Cup has been set following the official draw that took place yesterday. Featuring 20 of the world's top FIFA esports teams from across all six confederations (CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, CAF, OFC, AFC and UEFA), the inaugural FIFA eNations Cup will take place in London on April 13th…
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UK Call of Duty team shine as Luminosity win CWL Fort Worth

March 18th, 2019
UK Call of Duty team shine as Luminosity win CWL Fort Worth
The second global open event of the 2018/19 CWL Season has concluded. North American roster Luminosity Gaming (pictured, above) took home the championship after defeating Splyce in the Grand Finals. Coming in third place was UK team, Reciprocity.   Reciprocity making waves Prior to CWL Fort Worth, Reciprocity benched Australian player Denholm 'Denz' Taylor in…
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94% of European mobile operators to trial 5G in esports venues by end of 2020

March 17th, 2019
94% of European mobile operators to trial 5G in esports venues by end of 2020
Esports will benefit hugely from 5G technology, according to a survey of mobile operators from across Europe and the rest of the world. Software and services provider Amdocs surveyed operators about their ambitions to offer 5G services at major sports and esports events. Every single European operator that took part in the study said they…
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ESL UK responds to CSGO Prem criticism

March 11th, 2019
ESL UK responds to CSGO Prem criticism
ESL UK has responded to criticism of rule changes and communication in the ESL CSGO Premiership.   What happened? Last week, Team Endpoint UK CSGO player Max "MiGHTYMAX" Heath posted a Twitlonger outlining a string of grievances aimed at ESL. There were two main areas of criticism: Communication around changes and rules: Changing the match schedule, rulebook…
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Apex Legends’ first pro UK player Wacko on joining Penta, forming a team and leaving ‘stale’ PUBG behind

March 10th, 2019
Apex Legends’ first pro UK player Wacko on joining Penta, forming a team and leaving ‘stale’ PUBG behind
Yet another team has announced its commitment to the most hyped battle royale game of the moment: Apex Legends. Penta Sports have acquired their own Apex Legends team consisting of UK's Jack 'Wacko' Middleton, France's Matthieu 'Oraxe' Ribiere and Germany's Herman 'Nesh' Kobrin. https://twitter.com/PENTA_Sports/status/1102637351497543680 As a result, Wacko is officially the first UK player to be signed to compete in…
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