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Is an esports degree worth it? New education research surveys students in the UK and elsewhere
A new report has looked into the value of studying an esports degree, having surveyed students in the […]
April 13, 2024
Do gamers make better workers? New UK study published
More than half of UK gamers (57%) say that they incorporate gaming skills, such as leadership, communication and problem […]
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March 23, 2024
CS players ‘unable to cope effectively with the negative influence of stress’ finds study
FlawlesSlays of Grannys Knockers at Epic 40 (photo credit: @Sophie_skittle) A new study has explored how Counter-Strike (CS) esports […]
December 7, 2023
39% of gamers with disabilities ‘forced to abandon their favourite games’ finds Samsung UK study
A Samsung Electronics UK survey has found that the games industry could be doing more to cater for […]
October 31, 2023
Which UK universities have the most gamers? Top ten listed
A new piece of research has found which UK universities have the most gamers, and which have the […]
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April 18, 2023
‘Community and companionship’ most important to grassroots esports orgs, finds study
UK grassroots League of Legends organisation Ruddy Esports on stage at Insomnia Gaming Festival this year A new […]
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November 25, 2022
‘Interventions are needed’ to improve esports athletes’ quality of sleep and mental health, according to new UK study of student players
Caster and Story Mob comms strategist Ceirnan ‘Excoundrel’ Lowe gets some shut-eye at a UK LAN a few […]
March 29, 2022
CSGO found to be the most stress-relieving shooter, according to University of Leeds study on heart rates and blood pressure
For all its drama, smack-talking and screaming at LANs, Counter-Strike is apparently the most calming esports shooter out […]
December 2, 2021
7% of gamers play while naked, according to report by British game developer Jagex
UK-based RuneScape developer Jagex has published a new report on gamers’ playing habits, with some unusual stats within […]
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March 1, 2021
UK gamers show highest level of awareness around mental health during lockdown, study finds
UK gamers have shown the highest level of awareness about mental health, among polled countries in a new […]
February 25, 2021
Gambling Health Alliance calls on parents to boycott loot boxes, finds a quarter of gamers are ‘addicted’ to them
Around a quarter (24%) of gamers said they felt addictedto loot boxes, amidst new calls for regulation over […]
December 27, 2020
Half of gamers in the UK, Germany and France don't want esports in the Olympics
Almost half of gamers don’t want esports in the Olympics, according to a new survey by PC memory […]
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January 11, 2019
Breaking down the research that claims more 13-15 year old girls are involved in esports in the UK than boys
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco digs deeper into the recent Kids Insights study that claims more 13-15 year […]
December 23, 2018
82% of student esports players more likely to participate in other team sports, finds Ukie Digital Schoolhouse study
UK games industry trade body Ukie has launched a study exploring how participating in esports can positively affect […]
September 22, 2018