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Esports World Cup games list and $60m+ prize pool for 2024 finalised: Fortnite, FC 24, Apex Legends and more added
The Esports World Cup (EWC) Foundation has finalised the Esports World Cup games list for 2024. This line-up […]
April 12, 2024
Ex Oblivione refuse to compete in Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup: ‘We value inclusivity and equality’
Esports organisation Ex Oblivione have declined to participate in the Overwatch 2 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi […]
March 29, 2024Esports community reacts to possible LoL Esports World Cup, Riot Games issues statement about being in talks with organisers
By Reece Barrett and Dom Sacco Update (April 3rd 2024): Riot Games has confirmed its involvement with the […]
January 6, 2024
McLaren Shadow announce NEOM as Official Principal Partner, will help ‘develop talent pathways in Saudi Arabia from grassroots through to high-performance sim racing’
McLaren Shadow, the esports arm of British racing brand McLaren Racing, has today announced NEOM as Official Principal […]
November 13, 2023Guild Esports applaud announcement of new Esports World Cup set to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2024
A newly announced Esports World Cup tournament ‘is an exciting milestone for the industry’, says the CEO of […]
October 23, 2023
Money, morals and masquerade: Navigating through Saudi Arabia’s continued rise in esports and why it’s okay to feel conflicted – opinion
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco shares his opinion on Saudi Arabia’s growing strength in gaming and what […]
October 19, 2023
Saudi ‘giga project’ Qiddiya named ESI London 2023 presenting partner as industry conference prepares to get underway, more Saudi partnerships in UK esports expected
Another week, another Saudi Arabia esports partnership in UK esports. This time it’s Saudi entertainment complex ‘giga project’ […]
October 18, 2023
British Esports responds to community criticism over its new Saudi Esports Federation partnership, which will see UK and Saudi players compete in home and away matches
For transparency: Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco used to work full-time for British Esports between September 2016 […]
October 9, 2023
Man United join Global Esports Tour Riyadh in eFootball 2023
The third season of the Global Esports Federation’s pro series, the Global Esports Tour (GET), is underway this weekend […]
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August 26, 2023
Top five finish for Team UK at Gamers8 Tekken 7 Nations Cup: ‘You did us proud, stand tall’
Photo credit: Ryan Hart The fighting game trio that formed Team UK recorded a top five finish at […]
July 11, 2023
UK org owner and British Esports to speak at Leap conference alongside big names including Steven Bartlett, Karren Brady and Thierry Henry
For transparency: Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco used to work full-time for British Esports between September 2016 […]
January 23, 2023
UK and Ireland casting talent join Gamers8 Rainbow Six Siege broadcast, Fluke defends Milosh’s decision to work at Saudi event
UK Rainbow Six Siege broadcast talent have joined the desk line-up for the Gamers8 tournament taking place in […]
August 3, 2022
Who actually are the Global Esports Federation? Interview with CEO Paul J. Foster on links with Tencent & Saudi Arabia, its funding model, the Commonwealth Esports Championships & criticism from the community
Since being founded in December 2019, the Global Esports Federation (GEF) have partnered with Tencent, brought together 100+ […]
August 3, 2022
Guild and Tundra duo win Gamers8 Fortnite Zero Build tournament
Two players from UK esports organisations have taken first place at the Gamers8 Fortnite Zero Build tournament, receiving […]
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August 1, 2022
Guild Esports come close to a monumental weekend after reaching the grand finals in two major tournaments
Image credit: Joosep Martinson – FIFA UK-based esports organisation Guild were on the brink of something special this […]
July 17, 2022