Opinion
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Course Corrections: What lessons can be learnt from Staffordshire University and the UK’s first esports degree?
Four years ago this month, Staffordshire University announced it had become the first UK university to offer a […]
May 28, 2021
Red Bull Kumite London preview with UK FGC commentators F-Word & Tyrant: ‘Hopefully this kicks off more offline events as it’s been really tough without them; I’d like to see the UK FGC maintain its level of hunger beyond this event’
Red Bull Kumite London gets underway this weekend (May 22nd and 23rd, from 2pm to 10pm BST each […]
May 21, 2021
The Last Voyage: A tribute to Barrage Esports
On May 7th 2021, Resolve acquired long-running UK organisation Barrage Esports. It was a surprising turn of events, […]
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May 20, 2021
Dr Disrespect book review: Sorry Doc, but your book sucks (actually I’m not sorry, hahaha!)
Dr Disrespect is one of the world’s biggest video game streamers, with millions of followers, a unique entertaining […]
April 23, 2021
EU Masters Spring 2021 Main Event preview: ERL casters Guldborg, TheFakeOne, Moonboy and MoSITing share their views on the groups
Once more the bi-annual European Masters (EUM) tournament returns, featuring the best League of Legends teams from the […]
April 9, 2021
Student Proving Grounds UK orgs announced: The path to pro has never been so bright for UK League of Legends talent
UPDATE (May 1st 2021): London Esports’ students have won the UK League of Legends Student Proving Grounds tournament. […]
April 9, 2021
Beyond NRG review: Just another gaming energy drink or a breakthrough formula?
Promoted article (contains affiliate links) Beyond NRG is a new energy drink targeting the gaming and esports space […]
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April 7, 2021
3 key panels from ESI Digital Spring 2021: Valve’s approach to esports, the rise of chess and the importance of health in gaming
Article contains affiliate link Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco picks three highlights from Esports Insider’s ESI Digital […]
April 5, 2021
MNM co-founder on Asian representation in esports: “I think the British Chinese have been really unrepresented, so it gives me more reason to choose what I’m putting into the MNM brand”
Image credit: DLC Studios Kalvin Chung aka Kal, co-founder of UK esports org MNM Gaming and creative agency […]
April 2, 2021
How can designers, artists and other freelancers in esports get paid while avoiding altercations with clients and organisations?
Some of you in UK esports may by now have seen the dispute between a designer known as […]
March 4, 2021
Esports 5 years on: Where is the industry headed in the future?
Esports is a relatively young and quickly evolving landscape, but industry trends give hints as to how the […]
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February 17, 2021
The line between constructive criticism and vile abuse towards rising esports broadcast talent needs to be addressed (updated)
UPDATE (February 2021): Soulcas and DPS have since issued apologies to Yinsu Collins (on February 3rd and 15th […]
February 15, 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
Who’s who in the new London Spitfire roster: An overview and analysis of the 2021 team
With the deadline for the Overwatch League Team signings over, Peter Wellman takes a look at the new London Spitfire roster. […]
January 23, 2021
Watch: UK League of Legends Talk Show Hosted By MNM Gaming NLC Team Manager Officernaughty
Last week, MNM Gaming NLC team manager Alex ‘Officernaughty’ Bowley hosted a UK League of Legends talk show […]
January 18, 2021