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Esports Scotland partners with Dundee and Angus College ahead of 2025 arena launch, as region looks to become Scotland’s home of esports

March 13, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Competitive gaming body Esports Scotland has partnered with Dundee and Angus College as the region looks to become Scotland’s home of esports. Simon Hewitt, principal of Dundee and Angus College (pictured left) and James Hood, founder and CEO of Esports Scotland (right), marked the partnership on Friday within a newly branded esports classroom, featuring art from competitive games Splatoon, CSGO and League of Legends (Vi) and Valorant (Viper). Dundee is hoping to become a region for esports. Continue reading Esports Scotland partners with Dundee and Angus College ahead of 2025 arena launch, as region looks to become Scotland’s home of…

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The Scottish Government’s £1.3m computing in schools pledge can lift esports in the country

February 7, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

The Scottish Government has just committed £1.3m for computing in schools. While some have criticised this move as being a paltry amount per school, never underestimate an inspired youngster with greater access to something they love, argues Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco Schools in Scotland can now bid for grants of up to £3,000 to purchase additional computing science equipment, devices, software or teaching resources. That’s due to a £1.3 million investment from the Scottish Government, which hopes to support computing science in primary and secondary schools across the country. Continue reading The Scottish Government’s £1.3m computing in schools…

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“He will be forever missed” – tributes paid to Scottish Unreal Tournament legend Paul ‘astz’ McGarrity

January 22, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Paul ‘astz’ McGarrity, one of the UK’s top original Unreal Tournament (UT) pro players, has sadly passed away. He played UT 2004 competitively and also Quake Live for the likes of Dignitas back in the day. Paul also previously provided consultancy around gameplay and game mechanics in FPS (first person shooter) games. He was also a product manager for Play2Improve and its FPS Trainer product. Paul is survived by his partner Kathleen and his three children. Continue reading “He will be forever missed” – tributes paid to Scottish Unreal Tournament legend Paul ‘astz’ McGarrity

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Scottish Valorant player Avexic released by esports organisation Skelp after being accused of sexual assault and grooming minors

January 11, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Scottish Valorant player Zander ‘Avexic’ Fraser has been let go from his esports organisation after being accused of sexual assault and grooming minors. The 18-year-old was IGL (in-game leader) for Scottish organisation Skelp, who have this morning published a statement on the matter. “Avexic no longer represents Skelp in any capacity,” Skelp said in this Twitlonger post. “We stand for being an open, welcoming and safe organisation and will continue to do that moving forward. Continue reading Scottish Valorant player Avexic released by esports organisation Skelp after being accused of sexual assault and grooming minors

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Scotland’s long-running gaming PC builder Utopia Computers enters esports with Skelp and Kingston partnership

October 27, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Utopia Computers, a Scotland-based gaming PC builder founded in 1993, has made its entry into esports after sponsoring Scottish esports organisation Skelp. Skelp, who were established last year, have today announced their partnership with Utopia Computers and also Kingston Fury in time for Season 4 of the Scottish Esports League (SEL4). These live finals will take place in Dundee from November 18th to 21st. In Skelp’s biggest sponsorship deal to date, both Utopia Computers and Kingston Fury will appear on the front and back of the Scottish esports team’s new away shirt. Continue reading Scotland’s long-running gaming PC builder Utopia…

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RossBoomsocks cosplay set launched: Because there’s nothing more terrifying than dressing up as a League of Legends streamer for Halloween

September 17, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Move aside Michael Myers, there’s a new Halloween hoodlum in town. Spooky season is approaching again next month, and it won’t be long before Halloween costumes appear in shops and supermarkets. You could do the usual and dress up as a ghost, a witch or a werewolf, maybe a film icon, or even dress to impress with your own custom outfit. Or, you know, you could go to a party dressed as Scottish League of Legends streamer RossBoomsocks, and really confuse amaze your friends. Continue reading RossBoomsocks cosplay set launched: Because there’s nothing more terrifying than dressing up as a…

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Scottish Esports Hub secures funding

April 23, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Scottish Esports Hub (SEH) has been awarded £5,000 of funding through Firstport’s Start It Award, in conjunction with the Social Entrepreneurs Fund and the Scottish Government. The award, which is designed to support social entrepreneurs in Scotland, is the biggest step SEH has taken in its two-year journey to launch. With this funding, SEH says everything it’s planned for Scottish esports is ‘now within reach’. Scottish Esports Hub is a not-for-profit social enterprise based around esports careers and wellbeing advice. Continue reading Scottish Esports Hub secures funding

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Crackdown 2 developer, Ruffian Games, has been acquired by Rockstar

October 12, 2020VG247

By Dom Peppiatt, Monday, 12 October 2020 20:04 GMT Ruffian Games, the development studio behind Crackdown 2, has been purchased by Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, and is now known as Rockstar Dundee.First reported by TheGamer, Ruffian Games became Rockstar Dundee on October 6 after Take-Two Interactive took ownership of the Scottish studio on October 1.The revelation was initially discovered thanks to a Companies House listing noting that revealed the name change and new ownership. We’re #Hiring! https://t.co/W5YqjZODIJ — Ruffian Games (@RuffianGames) October 11, 2019Despite the acquisition only being formalized now, the two companies have been working together for the past year on “unspecified…

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