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UK former G2 LoL coach Duffman joins Fnatic
(Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games) British League of Legends coach Christopher ‘Duffman’ Duff has joined Fnatic as assistant […]
March 19, 2025Concerns over gamer companion service Sidekick prompt changes as assistant manager is let go
Sidekick, a platform that allows users to pay gamers to play and socialise with them, has announced changes […]
February 14, 2025“At Reason we’ve always been the underdogs, even when our story started 20 years ago” – Reason Gaming co-owner talks 2025, ambitions and the shifting scene as they launch new Counter-Strike and Apex Legends rosters
Esports News UK spoke to Reason Co-Owner Joe ‘RCN’ Tuley to explore the new Counter-Strike roster, how Reason can realise their fresh ambitions, and how esports has changed after 20 years in the scene. […]
February 6, 2025Team Nemesis formed from the ashes of Into the Breach, sign Halo roster
Former Into the Breach (ITB) staff have announced they’ve set up a new UK esports organisation, known as […]
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February 1, 2025Why we have more coaches than players in our NLC team – Lundqvist Lightside owner
NLC 2025 news and content powered by AGON by AOC Swedish esports organisation Lundqvist Lightside turned heads when […]
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January 16, 2025University of Staffordshire becomes UK’s first uni to launch virtual campus in Fortnite; ‘StaffsVerse’ to host tours, lectures & open days
The University of Staffordshire has become the UK’s first uni to have its campus digitally recreated in Fortnite, […]
January 10, 2025How hundreds of Excel Esports shirts and hoodies ended up in African ‘Born Free’ national parks which protect endangered animals
When UK esports organisation Excel Esports merged with Spain’s Giants Gaming to form GiantX a year ago, hundreds […]
December 31, 2024‘Pressure suits us’ – interview with G2 Scottish assistant coach Duffman on behind-the-scenes insights, playing on home turf & how London’s Worlds 2024 final can boost staff in UK scene
Events can inspire people to pursue esports. […]
October 5, 2024Former 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, 2024Mass 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, 2024Return of the Mac: Vitality LEC 2024 roster & coaches confirmed including Mac, Pad and Carter
French esports organisation Team Vitality have confirmed the Vitality LEC 2024 roster, plus a couple of Brits on […]
December 20, 2023Galaxy 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, 2023Teams receive prize money late but staff still awaiting payment from WCB Women’s Car Ball organisers (update: G1 team member removed after blocking people on social media)
Teams that competed in the recent WBC (Women’s Car Ball) Rocket League tournaments have been paid, following complaints. […]
November 23, 2023Promod Esports to close down as Riot ends partnership for Valorant Challengers league
UK-based esports solutions provider Promod Esports is set to enter voluntary liquidation. Update: It’s now public on the […]
November 20, 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 […]
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