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Ukie calls for Digital Creativity GCSE to be introduced in the UK
Ukie, the not-for-profit trade body that represents the UK games and interactive entertainment industry, has called on government […]
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November 20, 2024
UK’s first full-time Gamer-in-Residence hired to play video games with patients in Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity has announced its new Gamer-in-Residence role after more than £100,000 was raised through the […]
October 24, 2024
Pixel Bar Manchester to host Intel’s IEM Rio watch party and Esports News UK 9th birthday celebration, with CS2 challenges & giveaways
Esports News UK has teamed up with Intel for a special IEM Rio watch party event – and […]
September 26, 2024
How Mobile Payments Are Changing the Esports and Video Game Industry
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September 3, 2024
Which UK party is best for the games industry in the 2024 general election? We analyse their manifestos, as Ukie’s esports lead welcomes Labour’s creative economy and games plans
With the UK 2024 general election happening on July 4th, which political parties have pledged support for the […]
July 2, 2024
The current state of UK esports – what are our strengths, weaknesses and lessons to learn?
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June 25, 2024
ESG Gaming to host esports workshops for over 55s
ESG Gaming founder Lee Willows (left) and director of education James Fraser-Murison (right); photos by Bryce Glenwright UK-based […]
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June 18, 2024
Esports Awards partnership with Esports World Cup sparks community criticism
A few days ago, the Esports Awards announced it had signed a three-year contract with the Esports World Cup […]
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June 9, 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
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June 3, 2024
London’s new Social Immersive Entertainment Expo to feature esports area
A new Social Immersive Entertainment Expo (SIEX) will take place in London in 2025 and include an area […]
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May 28, 2024
Revenues from UK games events jump 140% year-on-year thanks to esports and festivals
Revenues generated from UK games events and venues rose by 140% year-on-year to £10.3m in 2023, new data […]
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May 1, 2024
London Games Festival 2024 kicks off as GridServe Resolve Rocket League pro players challenge games industry
Rocket League pro players from UK esports organisation team GridServe Resolve challenged members of the games industry at […]
April 12, 2024
Limit Break mentorship scheme for underrepresented and marginalised groups in UK games industry opens 2024 applications
The Limit Break mentorship scheme dedicated to supporting underrepresented and marginalised groups in the UK games industry, including […]
April 4, 2024
Number of UK games start-ups on the rise amidst layoffs
The number of new gaming companies incorporated in the UK jumped by nearly a quarter (22%) last year, […]
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March 19, 2024
Esports a part of UK Sport’s new ten-year event strategy
UK Sport (UKSP) has this week announced that esports is very much on its radar, as part of […]
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March 7, 2024