Category Archive for "Interviews"

Paul Chaloner interview part 3: Brexit’s impact on esports, the UK’s potential and the rise of auto chess

July 27th, 2019

In the third and final part of our interview with British host and esports personality Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner, we asked him about his views on how Brexit is affecting esports and whether auto chess can make it as a successful esport. You can read part 1 on Luckbox and esports betting here and part 2 on…

UKEL interview with Synygy: ‘The league will create stability and encourage more talented players and organisations to get involved’

July 15th, 2019

It's two weeks until the UK Esports League (UKEL) kicks off and anticipation is building for UK League of Legends' unofficial division 2. We spoke with one of UKEL's founders and long-time member of the UK scene, Alex 'Synygy' Winton (pictured above), about why it was put together and what we can expect to see. …

Paul Chaloner on the state of UK esports: ‘I’m more excited about it than ever before, we’re progressing but must get more organised’

July 5th, 2019

In part two of our interview with British host and esports personality Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner, we asked him about his views on the current state of esports, both globally and within the UK. Paul provided such a detailed answer we've transcribed his comments into an entire opinion piece. Below, he talks about how things have…

Paul ‘Redeye’ Chaloner interview part 1: ‘There’s been some scandals in esports gambling and I don’t want there to be any’

June 28th, 2019

Our 2016 interview with outspoken esports personality and esteemed host Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner on burnout is one of the most-read articles on Esports News UK ever. Esports has progressed a long way since then: the Overwatch League, Fortnite, major events taking place in the UK to name a few. So we had a lot to…

‘The issue of UK Counter-Strike is it’s so complex’ – dephh and Bardolph talk UK scene and more at ECS finals

June 14th, 2019

British CSGO professionals Rory 'dephh' Jackson (pro player for Complexity) and James Bardolph (caster and FaceIT Media VP) were interviewed on the ECS stage at Wembey's SSE Arena last weekend. Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco sat through the interview and transcribed some choice quotes in this article. Stage host Pala Gilroy Sen asked dephh and Bardolph…

The legend of Phil Gaming (video interview)

April 27th, 2019

What is Phil Gaming? Is it a meme, an enigma, a secret society that only forms when Insomnia comes around? ENUK editor Dom Sacco asks UK League of Legends scene players (left to right) Egospeed, Hyojung and Gould about the mysterious team and what it's all about. Check out the video interview from i64 here,…

Kasing interview: ‘LEC Spring Split was one of the hardest in my career, I will try for my life in the Summer Split, my goal is to make it to Worlds’

April 14th, 2019

Raymond 'Kasing' Tsang is one of, if not the most experienced pro League of Legends player from the UK. The support player has played for the likes of Dignitas, Splyce as well as at Worlds in 2015 with H2K. Today, he's with UK organisation Excel Esports as team captain. How did he feel the LEC…

Interview with MnM RB6 player Kendrew: ‘I definitely think we can make Pro League this season’

April 9th, 2019

During the Rainbow Six Siege ESL UK & Ireland Premiership finals in Manchester, ENUK's Craig Robinson had a chat with UK player Kendrew from MnM Gaming, after his team's semi-final victory against Vexed Gaming. Of course, MnM went on to win the finals versus Team Secret. We ask Kendrew about the finals, the state of…

A tour of Excel Esports’ new world-class HQ and training facilities at Twickenham Stadium

April 8th, 2019

UK esports organisation Excel Esports have today shown off their new headquarters and training facilities to the industry. Located at Twickenham Stadium, the home of England Rugby, the facility boasts a lounge area, hot desk space, media/green screen room, practice rooms and more spaces for streaming and other activities. They also have access to the…

London Esports video interview: UK org on CSGO success, hopes for MDL qualification and a possible move into LoL

April 8th, 2019

Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco speaks to London Esports co-directors Alfie Wright (left) and Billy Maulkerson (right) about the history of their org, beating Team Envy and their future ambitions in CSGO, Smash and a possible move into League of Legends. London Esports have won the ESL CSGO Prem and the Grosvenor CSGO tournament…

Category Archives: Interviews

Paul Chaloner interview part 3: Brexit’s impact on esports, the UK’s potential and the rise of auto chess

UKEL interview with Synygy: ‘The league will create stability and encourage more talented players and organisations to get involved’

Paul Chaloner on the state of UK esports: ‘I’m more excited about it than ever before, we’re progressing but must get more organised’

Paul ‘Redeye’ Chaloner interview part 1: ‘There’s been some scandals in esports gambling and I don’t want there to be any’

‘The issue of UK Counter-Strike is it’s so complex’ – dephh and Bardolph talk UK scene and more at ECS finals

The legend of Phil Gaming (video interview)

Kasing interview: ‘LEC Spring Split was one of the hardest in my career, I will try for my life in the Summer Split, my goal is to make it to Worlds’

Interview with MnM RB6 player Kendrew: ‘I definitely think we can make Pro League this season’

A tour of Excel Esports’ new world-class HQ and training facilities at Twickenham Stadium

London Esports video interview: UK org on CSGO success, hopes for MDL qualification and a possible move into LoL

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