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Rix.GG hires new COO after hosting women’s Valorant tournament
UK esports organisation Rix.GG has announces the expansion of its senior leadership team with a new chief operating […]
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February 5, 2021
UK to field more LoL teams in the University Esports Masters with slots from both NUEL and NSE: “By working together, there’s a fantastic opportunity to widen the university esports community”
The University Esports Masters – the pan-European League of Legends collegiate tournament – will allow countries to field […]
February 4, 2021
Fnatic move into Valorant esports, sign UK-heavy team SUMN FC
The captain of UK-heavy Valorant team SUMN FC, Boaster, told Esports News UK recently that SUMN must be […]
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February 3, 2021
Guild Esports sign another top Fortnite player: ‘We’re the squad to watch out for this year’
UK-based Guild Esports have today announced the signing of top-ranked Slovenian Fortnite player, Tai ‘TaySon’ Starčič. Guild say the […]
February 3, 2021
League of Legends casters unite to launch EUniverse, a new YouTube channel covering the European Regional Leagues
Top League of Legends casters from across Europe are teaming up to throw a spotlight on the tiers […]
February 3, 2021
ESI announces Digital Spring 2021 esports conference and networking event, is ‘quietly confident’ ESI London can return as a physical event at the end of the year
UK-based events company and trade publication Esports Insider (ESI) has announced the return of its ESI Digital esports […]
February 3, 2021
London Spitfire’s Flight School online esports camp returns this month, with pro players and coaches offering advice to gamers
Overwatch League team London Spitfire have teamed up with US-based esports events provider Nerd Street Gamers for another […]
February 2, 2021
UK player Higgsy wins $50,000 Fortnite charity event, as Benjyfishy, Aubameyang and TheGrefg finish second
UK pro Fortnite player Benjyfishy, Arsenal footballer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and streamer TheGrefg finished runners-up in a charity Fortnite […]
February 2, 2021
Hitmarker expands into Asia-Pacific market after raising half a million pounds in crowdfunding
Newcastle-based esports and games industry job platform, Hitmarker, has signed a deal that will see it broaden its […]
February 1, 2021
UK esports orgs Guild, Endpoint and others qualify for RLCS X Winter European Major
The UK’s Guild Esports, Endpoint and more will be among the teams playing in Rocket League’s second Major […]
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February 1, 2021
Vikkstar quits Warzone over hackers: ‘The game is in the worst state it’s ever been’
UPDATE (February 12th): Vikkstar says he’s returned to the game. Original article (published February 1st 2021): Prominent British […]
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February 1, 2021
UK Valorant teams Liquid and SUMN narrowly miss out on Red Bull Home Ground success as G2 clinch victory: ‘The most fun I’ve ever had in a final’
UK Valorant talent continued to show the world what they’re capable of in a thrilling finals at the […]
January 31, 2021
Do those who make toxic comments deserve a second chance in esports? Should VayneGod and Wilhelm have been allowed to play in the UKEL?
Photo by Vladyslav Cherkasenko on Unsplash Update (February 23rd 2021): The UKEL has banned Demise academy player Sultan […]
January 31, 2021
Man City set new FIFAe Club World Cup qualifying record as sole UK team in the 2021 tournament
Thanks to Jamie Hore for help with background information English Premier League football club Manchester City have qualified […]
January 30, 2021
Rotherham United launch FIFA esports school to help combat loneliness during lockdown
English Football League Championship club Rotherham United have announced a new initiative to improve people’s wellbeing through esports. […]
January 29, 2021