Interviews
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How can we tackle ageism in esports and gaming? ‘I’m an older streamer and sometimes this makes me feel out of place. People tiptoe around age – but it doesn’t need to be taboo’
When people talk about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in gaming and esports, there is often a focus […]
August 23, 2024
Rich Gang ‘gunning for promotion’ to NLC Division 1 (update – they made it)
Update (September 16th): Rich Gang (aka Rich Gangstas) have been promoted to the NLC Division 1 for 2025: […]
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August 21, 2024
Sam Mathews on Fnatic turning 20 years old: ‘It’s very hard to be consistently pushing esports forward every year and being competitive. I don’t think there’s been a single year in our history where we’ve not done that’
A week ago, Fnatic celebrated their 20th birthday with a Fnatic XX party at the organisation’s London HQ. […]
August 1, 2024
Women and non-binary League of Legends in bloom with Brod, Verdant and others fielding mixed teams in UKEL tournaments: ‘The opportunity for us to play in a mixed scene is a great experience. I hope more organisations host W&NB tournaments’
Women and non-binary League of Legends esports in Europe may not have the support or reach of circuits […]
July 30, 2024
‘I’m ready for the arenas now’ – interview with rising esports broadcast talent Conny
Photo credit: British Esports Conor ‘Conny’ Albery is an up-and-coming esports broadcast host, interviewer and caster from the […]
July 24, 2024
UK Valorant player ec1s on being appointed head coach of Saudi Esports Academy course, and the one message he has for aspiring pros
UK Valorant player Adam ‘ec1s’ Eccles has spoken to Esports News UK about leading a new course with […]
July 4, 2024
‘I’m not at my peak yet. Until I’m considered the best stage host and the best interviewer, I’m not interested in slowing down’ – James Banks interview at Blast Premier Spring Final 2024
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 21, 2024
Positivity in the face of adversity: Interview with Jacky at the Blast Premier Spring Final – ‘I think UK Counter-Strike is in the best spot it’s ever been in’
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 19, 2024
Mezii on the ‘special’ home crowd at Wembley, reflecting on the semi-final loss, and looking forward to the break | Blast Premier Spring Final Interview
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 15, 2024
Interview: Saw MUTiRiS brands Blast Premier Spring Final format “unfair”
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
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June 14, 2024
G2 TaZ ‘ready’ to stand in at Blast Premier Spring Final: ‘I feel fresh, I feel good, I feel confident. Team Spirit are going down’
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 12, 2024
dev1ce on his IGL style, the Premier League football manager he’s most like and the ‘weird’ qualification changes for Shanghai Major | Blast Premier Spring Final Interview
In this special series of articles, Esports News UK’s coverage of the Blast Spring Final 2024 is in collaboration with […]
June 11, 2024
‘We will give everything’ – Five minutes with Vitality’s ZywOo and apEX ahead of the Blast Premier Spring Final
The 2023 HLTV Award Show awarded Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut Player of the Year for a record third time earlier in […]
June 10, 2024
This teacher was about to quit his job, then he found esports – now he’s helping teachers and students succeed with the world’s largest shop for downloadable esports teaching resources (interview with Nik Turner of ntesports)
Ad Esports education is one area of the industry that has grown massively in recent years, with the […]
June 6, 2024
Interview with G2A.COM founder on partnering with the Drift Masters European Championship in Ireland, the future of the marketplace and the shifting games industry
Ad Digital marketplace G2A.COM has had some 30 million users who use it to get video games, gift […]
June 3, 2024