Streamers
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Welsh games publisher pulls trailer of Gamer Girl, a game about a streamer with a stalker
Wales Interactive has removed details of its upcoming interactive film title Gamer Girl following criticism. The Welsh independent […]
July 20, 2020
New report shows just how much esports viewing and livestreaming has increased during lockdown
It’s a given that esports viewing and livestreaming has increased during the COVID-19 epidemic, with more people staying […]
July 13, 2020
Method back on track after almost imploding in wake of abuse scandal: General manager stepped down, players and partners departed, sponsors dried up and the founder took time out – but is back now
Update (March 2021): Method is back on track having rebuilt and put in place new policies such as […]
June 26, 2020
Mixer announces its closure as it pushes its community to Facebook Gaming, leaving streamers like Ninja free to return to Twitch
Microsoft is shuttering its Mixer streaming platform and releasing its major streamers from their contracts. This means the […]
June 22, 2020
UK LoL streamer Bizzleberry criticises League Partner Program, calls on Riot to remove toxic or inactive streamers from the scheme
British League of Legends streamer Bizzleberry has published a video talking about his honest views on the League […]
June 16, 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
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
UK League of Legends streamers team up with YamatoCannon to form TeamHuzzyGames in latest Twitch Rivals tournament
A team of predominantly UK League of Legends streamers will be taking part in the latest Twitch Rivals […]
March 20, 2020
Gross Gore pulls out of KSI fight
It looks like a potential fight or spar between British YouTuber KSI and streamer Ali ‘Gross Gore’ Larsen […]
March 3, 2020
In-depth interview with TFT players Xeno, Kiezo and Nutri on the current state of game and if it can succeed as an esport: ‘There is a lot of uncontrollable RNG in TFT, but there is definitely some potential there’
The birth of the mod Dota Auto Chess in 2019 sparked a huge interest from game developers across […]
February 27, 2020
Greekgodx joins TSM
Popular British streamer Greekgodx has joined North American esports organisation Team SoloMid (TSM). The streamer, whose real name […]
February 24, 2020
Gross Gore dropped by sponsor after haters leave string of negative reviews on company’s Trustpilot page
British Runescape turned League of Legends turned Runescape streamer Ali ‘Gross Gore’ Larsen has been dropped by a […]
February 20, 2020
Tom ‘Syndicate’ Cassell launches gaming fundraiser for Make A Wish UK
Popular British YouTuber Tom Cassell aka Syndicate is launching gaming fundraiser ‘GameStars’ for the children’s charity Make A […]
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February 19, 2020
Method’s continuous 24/7 stream is an ambitious move that, if done right, could pave the way for other esports orgs to follow suit – but it won’t be easy
UK-based esports organisation and World of Warcraft team Method recently announced the launch of a continuous, 24 hours […]
February 13, 2020
‘I’m made to be a boxer, people will pay to see me get beat up’ – Ali Larsen on preparing for his KSI fight, streaming RuneScape again, why he hasn’t played LoL due to in-game toxicity and… being a mormon
UK League of Legends streamer Ali Larsen – aka Gross Gore – is back after a break from […]
January 28, 2020