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Hytale development axed after game studio admits preparation for closure
In a devastating blow, a decade of game development has ended in the cancellation of Hytale. Hypixel Studios […]
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June 24, 2025
UK staff not impacted by latest Riot Games layoffs
Worlds 2024 news and Road to London content powered by AGON by AOC Staff in the UK and […]
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October 16, 2024
Former NLC operator Freaks 4U Gaming acquired following layoffs
Esports solutions agency and the former operator of the UK/Nordics League of Legends NLC circuit, Freaks 4U Gaming, […]
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June 28, 2024
Mass redundancies at Player1 Events leave future of Insomnia Gaming Festival uncertain
Staff at Player1 Events, the UK-based organiser of Insomnia Gaming Festival, have been made redundant. Several sources close […]
May 14, 2024
ESL Faceit Group announces layoffs, with some UK Esports Engine staff also affected
ESL Faceit Group (EFG) has announced layoffs, with some in the UK at Esports Engine also affected by […]
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February 28, 2024
Twitch job cuts: UK staff affected as platform explains why it’s cutting back
More than 500 Twitch job cuts have been confirmed today by the popular livestreaming platform as it looks […]
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January 10, 2024
Galaxy Racer to exit Fortnite esports following NA layoffs, promises to find EU GXR Elite players a new home and pay Mamabenjyfishy what she’s owed, new 2024 project announced
Dubai-headquartered esports and gaming organisation Galaxy Racer are leaving Fortnite esports and letting go of their EU-based GXR […]
December 5, 2023
‘Decimation’ at UK-based Fall Guys dev Mediatonic as Epic Games announces staff layoffs, plus Sega cancels UK-made team shooter Hyenas
UK-based games development studio Mediatonic, the creators of popular battle royale party game Fall Guys, has been hit […]
September 29, 2023
eFuse’s Creator League postponed after Welsh YouTuber withdraws over blockchain tech controversy, 30 staff laid off
Esports and gaming company eFuse has announced changes to and the postponement of its Creator League following criticism […]
September 6, 2023
‘Business as usual’ for Belong Arenas in the UK, says Frasers Group
Belong Arenas in the UK will continue to remain open, despite the US Arenas closing, Esports News UK […]
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July 6, 2023
Activision Blizzard to consolidate European publishing operations into UK hub following esports layoffs
Games giant Activision Blizzard plans to close its various publishing offices around Europe and consolidate these operations into […]
March 20, 2021
ESL layoffs loom but UK staff safe
ESL is laying off some staff as part of a restructure. Apparently 50 staff at ESL Germany have been laid […]
June 28, 2017