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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, 2023Saudi ‘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, 2023British 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, 2023Man 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, 2023Top 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, 2023UK 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, 2023UK 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, 2022Who 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, 2022Guild 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, 2022Guild 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, 2022Saudi Esports president Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud to speak at Commonwealth Esports Forum in Birmingham
President of the Saudi Esports Federation and Global Esports Federation (GEF) VP, HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin […]
July 12, 2022Moist Esports decline to play at Saudi’s GWB Rocket League event, UK coach Noah vows “not to associate with a country that doesn’t recognise LGBTQ+ people as human beings”
Moist Esports, the winners of the recent Rocket League London Major, have chosen not to play at the […]
July 8, 2022Gamers Without Borders charity Rocket League tournament kicks off with UK casters and others on board
Gamers Without Borders (GWB), Saudi Arabia’s charity esports series, is back for its 2022 edition. Qualifiers have been […]
May 18, 2022LEC ends Saudi partnership with NEOM following community backlash
UPDATE (July 30th 2020): Riot Games’ LEC has ended its partnership with NEOM in less than 24 hours […]
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July 30, 2020Insomnia goes global: Gaming festival heads to Dubai and other regions
GAME Esports and Events (previously known as Multiplay) has announced its global expansion of the Insomnia Gaming Festival. […]
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June 26, 2018