Category Archives: Industry

eSports News UK – statement from the editor

September 8th, 2016

Hi all, Dom here. Just wanted to write a post about the future of eSports News UK now that I've been hired by the British eSports Association as content director. While that will essentially be my full-time job going forwards (I am contracted to work for them from Monday to Thursday each week), I will…

Team Dignitas boss calls for eSports tax breaks, says it’s hard to compete with big investors

August 6th, 2016

Michael "ODEE" O'Dell, manager and owner of Team Dignitas, has spoken up about the lack of funding in UK eSports - and has outlined some potential solutions. He has called for tax breaks, which could allow eSports companies in the UK to claim some sort of tax relief, helping their money go further. UK video game developers that produce British…

You can now support Esports News UK on Patreon

July 17th, 2016

You can now help support our UK eSports coverage by donating a small amount through the ENUK page on crowdfunding website Patreon. If you're a fan of what we do, and would like to contribute, you will allow us to produce better content, cover more games and pay for better web hosting (which means our site won't…

Researching the growth of eSports in the UK

May 31st, 2016

In 2015, eSports and professional gaming competitions were watched by almost 200 million people. To date, over $200 million has been awarded in prize money, which is increasing year-on-year. It is clearly emerging as a mainstream global phenomenon, but this year has also been pivotal for the growth of eSports in the UK. Researchers Dr Jamie Woodcock and…

‘UK tournaments will attract more eSports teams from around the world in 2016’ – Razer

January 27th, 2016

Gaming accessory brand Razer has told eSports News UK that more teams from around the world will want to play in UK tournaments this year. Nick Haywood, Razer's UK PR specialist, said: "I think this 2016 is going to see the UK eSports events attract the big teams as the size of the events and, more…

Generation game: How London’s Legends of Gaming event left me feeling like an old man

September 6th, 2015

A YOUNG boy runs into a timetable signboard in excitement, slapping his palm onto the part that says 'Call of Duty: Ali-A versus Syndicate', sending the entire board crashing to the floor. "Ryan WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" bellows a furious-looking father, hurriedly picking up the sign in frustration and embarrassment, as his face flushes red…

Mobile apps break console gaming’s hold over the boxed video game industry

January 4th, 2015

With experts predicting revenue from mobile gaming will eclipse those of console gaming in 2015, we look at what this means for the future. (more…)

These custom gaming bandanas are perfect for clans and esports teams

July 20th, 2013

A US company called Hoo-rag got in touch with us recently to let us know about a Skull Daddy bandana they're positioning at gamers (which you can win here), or use to become the Call of Duty Ghosts man, but we noticed something cooler: they also offer custom-made bandanas featuring your own logo or design.…

Xbox One: 12 reasons why you shouldn’t get carried away by PS4 hype

June 15th, 2013

It's fair to say PlayStation 4 captured gamers' hearts and minds at E3 2013 last week with its lower price, pro used games stance and no 24-hour online check-in requirement (see this Amazon/Facebook poll for proof). But let's not write off the Xbox One too soon. Here are 12 reasons why you shouldn't get carried away…

Infographic: Esports and MMOs player counts, wages and other stats

May 12th, 2013

How many gamers play League of Legends? What are the top teams' average salaries - how much do they earn? And how much do the top MMOs make each year? Check out this handy infographic for the answers... (more…)

Category Archives: Industry

eSports News UK – statement from the editor

Team Dignitas boss calls for eSports tax breaks, says it’s hard to compete with big investors

You can now support Esports News UK on Patreon

Researching the growth of eSports in the UK

‘UK tournaments will attract more eSports teams from around the world in 2016’ – Razer

Generation game: How London’s Legends of Gaming event left me feeling like an old man

Mobile apps break console gaming’s hold over the boxed video game industry

These custom gaming bandanas are perfect for clans and esports teams

Xbox One: 12 reasons why you shouldn’t get carried away by PS4 hype

Infographic: Esports and MMOs player counts, wages and other stats

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