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Inclusion and diversity in gaming: What was said on the panels at Insomnia 68?

April 22, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

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Inclusion, diversity and unconscious bias in gaming: What was said during the panels at Insomnia 68?

April 22, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

You are reading Inclusion, diversity and unconscious bias in gaming: What was said during the panels at Insomnia 68? by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK You are reading Inclusion, diversity and unconscious bias in gaming: What was said during the panels at Insomnia 68? by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK Continue reading Inclusion, diversity and unconscious bias in gaming: What was said during the panels at Insomnia 68?

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Does motion blur reduction technology actually improve gaming? We look at BenQ’s DyAc tech

April 6, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Promoted article For esport athletes, being able to see accurate pictures on their monitor during fast movement is of vital importance; and the gaming industry isn’t shy about their demand for better quality and performance as technology evolves. BenQ has launched Dynamic Accuracy (DyAc/DyAC+), an exclusive BenQ Zowie technology designed to reduce the eye tracking motion blur seen in LCD technology during gameplay. As the company’s successor to Blur Reduction, DyAc improves performance and clarity and provides the user with a more immersive gaming experience. Continue reading Does motion blur reduction technology actually improve gaming? We look at BenQ’s DyAc…

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The Blue Bawl: Karmine Corp fans are raging on Twitter about others adapting their org’s artwork ahead of EU Masters, but is it theft or fair use? We asked a legal copyright specialist

March 21, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

X7 Esports made history on the weekend when they became the first esports organisation from the Isle of Man to reach the EU Masters, but their celebrations were marred somewhat on social media. Fans of French LFL organisation Karmine Corp argued an image posted on Twitter by X7 members and other teams was ‘stolen’ from Karmine and adapted without their permission. Debate and confusion ensued, and we thought it’d be useful for organisations and the LoL esports community to understand the legalities around image copyright to prevent such ire in the future. Continue reading The Blue Bawl: Karmine Corp fans…

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This company is using AI to track players’ inputs and detect bots, boosters, cheaters and smurfs in games like Valorant, aims to go beyond traditional anti-cheat setups like Riot Vanguard

March 2, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

An AI start-up company has completed a test where it tracked almost 30,000 Valorant players to help better combat cheating in competitive games. Anybrain, based in Portugal, started providing services to game studios and esports organisations in July 2021, following investments from Trust Esport, Hovione Capital and Eggnet Capital. It recently worked with Sweden-based competitive gaming platform G-Loot to help spot cheating player behaviour, and says it plans to integrate its AI tech into 20+ other games following a “very successful” test in Valorant. Continue reading This company is using AI to track players’ inputs and detect bots, boosters, cheaters…

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Gaming Laptops Guide for 2022

February 4, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Promoted article (contains affiliate links) The esports wave is riding high and the popularity of competitive online games is evident. In the past, esports wasn’t as big as it is now. Games, including first-person shooters, of course allow players to become pros and take part in large tournaments with cash prizes. Esports is hitting the mainstream and there are more competitive titles around than before. Even professional sports franchises are getting involved. Continue reading Gaming Laptops Guide for 2022

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NLC 2022 Division 1 to feature €200,000 in prizing and financial subsidies for teams, yet uncertainty remains: Why have some teams dropped out of the UK, Ireland and Nordics League of Legends ERL circuit?

December 24, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

UK League of Legends has gone through a huge period of change this year, with the UKLC scrapped and upper-tier NLC adopting a multi-division ecosystem like the DACH Prime League, as Riot standardised the European Regional Leagues and Freaks 4U replaced DreamHack as tournament organisers. Esports News UK freelance senior writer Megalodontus and editor Dom Sacco break the 2022 ERL prizing and subsidy news, before exploring in detail how the UK/Ireland/Nordics LoL scene has reacted to the NLC changes. Continue reading NLC 2022 Division 1 to feature €200,000 in prizing and financial subsidies for teams, yet uncertainty remains: Why have…

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Esports is becoming a prospective niche for the crypto industry

November 26, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Promoted article (contains affiliate links) The integration of crypto and blockchain into the world of esports offers a wide variety of opportunities to innovators, users and established players alike. Not everyone is convinced just yet, but here’s a look at how cryptocurrencies and NFTs are getting involved with esports. Esports and Crypto’s New Synergy The cryptocurrency industry has achieved more mainstream traction in 2021 post-pandemic than it has ever done in history. Continue reading Esports is becoming a prospective niche for the crypto industry

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What happened at the end of Arcane Season 1? FAQs for the final act and what’s next (spoiler alert)

November 20, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Riot Games’ first League of Legends animated series, Arcane, has concluded on Netflix – well, Season 1 has, anyway. What did the ending of Arcane Season 1 Act 3 mean? How did it end? And what’s next? Here are our thoughts. Note: SPOILERS AHEAD. What happened in Arcane’s ending? What does it mean? Here’s your final spoiler warning – we’ll be diving into the ending of Arcane and talking about major plot points, so if you haven’t seen it yet, beware, you have been warned! Continue reading What happened at the end of Arcane Season 1? FAQs for the final…

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Supplements advice from an esports performance coach: ‘It’s not about taking all kinds of stuff, it’s about what you’re lacking and what helps you feel better and perform better’

October 7, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Image credit: Hal Gatewood / Unsplash Performance consultant agency Achieveminds – which was launched last month by former Excel Esports coach Fabian Broich – has today announced a new partnership with supplement brand AM Sport. Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco asks Fabian Broich about the market for gaming supplements in general, how prevalent they are in esports and how they can benefit players. How prevalent are supplements in esports now? Continue reading Supplements advice from an esports performance coach: ‘It’s not about taking all kinds of stuff, it’s about what you’re lacking and what helps you feel better and perform…

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Call of Duty star Cammy: “Whatever happens at Champs, I’m proud of my team”

August 19, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Back in April, Cameron ‘Cammy’ McKilligan, a professional Call of Duty player from Scotland, was reprimanded by his organisation, Toronto Ultra, for writing the word ‘c**t’ in a tweet. To the surprise of British folks the world over, what to many Scotsmen and women is standard vernacular was taken to mean something far worse than was likely intended. “We’re building an inclusive culture,” Toronto Ultra said in a statement. “Our players and staff have the responsibility to meet those standards and live out the values of our organisation.” Cammy, the Scot, had to undergo ‘sensitivity training’ for using the word…

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‘FaZe Sway would message me at 2am, I’d get out of bed, design a thumbnail, go back to bed and wake up to another 600 followers’ – self-taught esports graphic designer MSF Medz

August 18, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

In the world of esports, pro players, casters and streamers are often the ones in the spotlight, but there are many key people working behind the scenes every day to bring us the content we love, whether it’s production staff, video editors, marketers and more. Graphic designers are significant too – often responsible for impressive artwork and headers on social media or YouTube thumbnails. 19-year-old Lewis ‘Medz’ Meddings is one such talented British graphic designer, who has already worked with the likes of FaZe Clan and Misfits, and caught the attention of several big players in esports. Continue reading ‘FaZe…

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League of Legends and CSGO esports betting guide for beginners: How to get started, place bets and have fun safely, with tips from a former pro bettor

July 30, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Promoted article (in partnership with Dragoni). You must be aged 18 and above to bet. Please gamble responsibly. Image source: Riot Flickr. Esports betting is still finding its feet in a growing market that shares similarities with traditional sports in some ways, but is also be wildly different in others. And it’s not always easy to get started in terms of placing an esports bet. We talk to Mark Cole, the CEO of Dragoni (a new licensed UK esports betting provider offering bets in League of Legends and CSGO), and Adam Boothe, a former professional esports bettor who works for…

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Pokémon Unite – thoughts from a 4-year-old and his 35-year-old dad: Is this the perfect entry-point MOBA?

July 27, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Nintendo Switch MOBA Pokémon Unite launched last week and promises a fresh experience in the genre that includes esports heavyweights League of Legends and Dota 2. But what’s it like to play across the generations, and could it introduce youngsters into the world of competitive gaming? Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco and his son get to grips with Unite. “Watch out, Rebecca!” My four-year-old son has a knack for naming Pokémon. Continue reading Pokémon Unite – thoughts from a 4-year-old and his 35-year-old dad: Is this the perfect entry-point MOBA?

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Steam Deck: Can you play MOBAs, MMOs and esports games on Valve’s portable PC?

July 17, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Can the upcoming Steam Deck play games well-suited to desktop PCs, like MOBAs, MMOs and esports titles? The short answer is yes, you can. But we’d ask another question: would you want to? Let us explain. Valve’s newly announced Steam Deck portable PC is an interesting bit of kit – the handheld device measures 298mm x 117mm x 49mm and features a seven-inch touch-screen, with a 1280 x 800px (720p native) resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. Continue reading Steam Deck: Can you play MOBAs, MMOs and esports games on Valve’s portable PC?

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