Category Archives: Features

Is Drake’s investment in 100T good news for esports?

November 2nd, 2018
Is Drake’s investment in 100T good news for esports?
Promoted article (contains sponsored links) The burgeoning esports scene has received a massive shot in the arm after Canadian rapper Drake (pictured right) became the latest superstar to invest in a professional team. The three-time Grammy Award winner has teamed up with Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, entertainment mogul Scooter Braun, private equity firm Sequoia…
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Thank you for your support! Esports News UK turns three years old

October 26th, 2018
Thank you for your support! Esports News UK turns three years old
ENUK editor Dom Sacco says thank you to readers of this website as it hits a new milestone. Three years ago, the 2015 League of Legends World Championship quarter finals had not long taken place in London, and I'd decided it was the perfect time to turn my old blog into a UK esports-based news…
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Skrapz Player Profile: From Manchester to the main stage

October 4th, 2018
Skrapz Player Profile: From Manchester to the main stage
It was only two years ago when the name Matthew “Skrapz” Marshall was relatively unheard of in the competitive Call Of Duty scene. Fast forward to 2018 and he has made a name for himself - he's acquired a P1 Visa with Red Reserve and is moving to Texas for the next season. So how did…
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Esports Betting: A Complete Guide For Beginners

October 1st, 2018
Esports Betting: A Complete Guide For Beginners
Promoted guide (contains affiliate links) As esports continues to distinguish itself among popular culture and become increasingly more prevalent, there’s a prosperous betting handle growing alongside it. That’s right - while the term esports has probably surfaced in one way or another, most individuals are unaware of this lucrative and exciting new venture of wagering…
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‘Hopefully Diamond 5 trash will be in mid-Plat now’ – UK League community reacts to new Iron and Grandmaster tiers & ranked changes

September 28th, 2018
‘Hopefully Diamond 5 trash will be in mid-Plat now’ – UK League community reacts to new Iron and Grandmaster tiers & ranked changes
Last week Riot Games announced it will be making changes to ranked League of Legends, notably new tiers and fewer divisions within each. For example, an Iron tier has been added below Bronze (the current lowest), while Grandmaster has been introduced above Master and below Challenger (the current highest). Also, there will now be fewer divisions…
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Cross-region rosters: What’s in-store for European Call of Duty?

September 4th, 2018
Cross-region rosters: What’s in-store for European Call of Duty?
Joe Griffin looks at the possibility of cross-region rosters in competitive Call of Duty in the future. It is that time of year again. The off season is upon us and after an enthralling year of Call of Duty, the excitement continues as rostermania is in full flow. However, this rostermania could see a huge…
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