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UK to miss out on impact of European Parliament’s resolution on esports and video games, including potential funding
The UK will miss out on the possible effects of a groundbreaking resolution passed by the European Union […]
November 15, 2022UK game developer signs Mikel Arteta for Soccer Manager 2023 as Arsenal manager collaborates with UK YouTubers
UK-based mobile game developers Invincibles Studio has re-signed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as global ambassador for its new […]
October 28, 2022As France gets its first CSGO Major, what can the UK Government do to better support esports? We interview Shadow Culture Minister Alex Davies-Jones at Westminster Games Week: ‘I don’t think the government ‘get’ esports. I’d encourage all parliamentarians & stakeholders to get involved and see what esports is all about’
Shadow Culture Minister Alex Davies-Jones has called on the UK Government and other MPs to better understand esports […]
September 12, 2022Opinion: What worked – and what didn’t – at the Commonwealth Esports Championships?
The first Commonwealth Esports Championships (CEC) took place at Birmingham’s International Convention Center last weekend, and it was […]
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August 12, 2022Deep dive into UK Government loot box findings: Nadine Dorries explains why the Government is not banning the sale of loot boxes to children following a two-year review, despite finding a ‘higher possible risk of harms’ to young people
The UK Government has announced it is not banning the sale of in-game loot boxes to children in […]
July 18, 2022London to host inaugural ESIC Global Esports Summit in 2022
Update: The event will now take place between April 13th and 14th 2022: Original article: Not-for-profit association the […]
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December 14, 2021ESI Digital Winter 2021 promises two days of online esports industry networking and talks
UK-based online publication and events business Esports Insider is preparing to host another edition of ESI Digital purely […]
November 27, 2021UK esports winners named at the*gameHERs awards 2021
The full list of the*gameHERs award winners have been revealed – and a range of UK esports talent […]
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November 23, 2021Esports jobs site Hitmarker no longer allows unpaid roles to be listed: ‘We believe in a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work’
UK-based esports and gaming job listings website Hitmarker is no longer allowing companies to advertise unpaid positions on […]
November 22, 2021Vikkstar invests in UK-based business
Popular UK YouTuber Vikram ‘Vikkstar’ Barn has joined UK-based business VibePay as a part-owner. The payments company announced […]
November 4, 2021Four key esports industry panels to watch at ESI London in November
Image source: Jak Howard Esports industry conference ESI London takes place at Boxpark in Wembley on November 8th and […]
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October 29, 2021New esports and gaming platform EQ launches in London, hoping to help young people develop skills and gain employment
New esports and gaming venture EQ will this weekend unveil its vision to create opportunities for young people […]
October 8, 2021ESI London returns as an in-person esports industry event this November, combining a conference, networking and axe-throwing
Image credit: Jak Howard/Esports Insider on Flickr UK-based B2B esports and media company Esports Insider has announced the return of its […]
September 27, 2021UK-based esports agency Promod joins Esports Integrity Commission to combat corruption during tournaments
Promod Esports, the UK-based tournament provider and esports solutions agency, has joined the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) as […]
September 24, 2021New course launches in East London to help young people pursue careers in esports and gaming
Here East and The Good Growth Hub announce the launch of a new Industry Insights programme to help […]
September 23, 2021