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PS5 UK sales skyrocket 300% year-on-year from last February

March 7, 2023VG247

The console sits as the most popular in the country, with Xbox also performing well and Switch lagging behind. The PS5 has seen an 300% increase in UK sales compared to February last year, according to digital sales date. First reported by Gamesindustry.biz, the console had seen a massive increase in sales, while the Xbox Series X/S also saw an increase in sales of 21%, whereas the Switch had seen a drop of 15% We’re pretty excited for Baldur’s Gate 3 coming to both PS5 and Xbox. It’s brilliant too, well worth your time! The Switch’s figures are understandable, given…

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Microsoft x Activision Blizzard King deal on knife’s edge as UK warns it “could harm UK gamers”

February 8, 2023VG247

The merger appears to be on a knife’s edge. The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard could be “harmful to UK gamers”. If true, this would put it in the same company as Fifa Ultimate team, Carabao energy drinks, and Rustlers burgers. As a result, the merger between the two games industry giants is in serious jeopardy. A final verdict from the CMA is due in April, but if the lofty remedies they suggest aren’t met, the whole deal could fall to pieces. This news was announced via an official press release…

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Are these the next casting stars of the NLC and LEC? We interview UK LoL broadcast talent GreyHart and DocDa at Insomnia 68 about finding your style and going from grassroots to the big stage

April 28, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

You are reading Are these the next casting stars of the NLC and LEC? We interview UK LoL broadcast talent GreyHart and DocDa at Insomnia 68 about finding your style and going from grassroots to the big stage by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK You are reading Are these the next casting stars of the NLC and LEC? We interview UK LoL broadcast talent GreyHart and DocDa at Insomnia 68 about finding your style and going from grassroots to the big stage by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this…

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Frenzy to play at Smash Summit 13, becomes first UK player to compete in the event’s history

April 27, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

You are reading Frenzy to play at Smash Summit 13, becomes first UK player to compete in the event’s history by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK You are reading Frenzy to play at Smash Summit 13, becomes first UK player to compete in the event’s history by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK Continue reading Frenzy to play at Smash Summit 13, becomes first UK player to compete in the event’s history

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University of Essex and University of East Anglia esports teams prepare to do battle at Derby Day 2022 for the first time

April 26, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

You are reading University of Essex and University of East Anglia esports teams prepare to do battle at Derby Day 2022 for the first time by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK You are reading University of Essex and University of East Anglia esports teams prepare to do battle at Derby Day 2022 for the first time by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK Continue reading University of Essex and University of East Anglia esports teams prepare to do battle at Derby Day 2022…

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Frankie Ward returns to esports event hosting at PGL Major, Sjokz also joins broadcast line-up in favour of MSI

April 25, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

You are reading Frankie Ward returns to esports event hosting at PGL Major, Sjokz also joins broadcast line-up in favour of MSI by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK You are reading Frankie Ward returns to esports event hosting at PGL Major, Sjokz also joins broadcast line-up in favour of MSI by Esports News UK – If you enjoy this content check us out on https://twitter.com/Esports_News_UK Continue reading Frankie Ward returns to esports event hosting at PGL Major, Sjokz also joins broadcast line-up in favour of MSI

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Evil Geniuses head of LoL coaching staff Peter Dun reflects on ‘shock’ LCS 3-0 grand final win

April 25, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

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Insomnia 68 CSGO LAN organisers respond to complaints around server problems, delays, format and prizing

April 21, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Photo credit: @Sophie_skittle | Insomnia esports coverage powered by AGON by AOC Staff representing Player1 Events have addressed complaints made by CSGO players at the recent Insomnia 68 LAN event, which was won by Into the Breach. We’ll put that in part 2 of this article, but before we get onto it, first let’s look at what happened in part 1. Part 1: What happened at i68’s CSGO LAN? Continue reading Insomnia 68 CSGO LAN organisers respond to complaints around server problems, delays, format and prizing

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New Valorant grassroots esports series Beacon launches for players in UK, Ireland and Nordics

April 20, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

UK-based esports tournament provider and solutions agency Promod Esports has announced it is launching Beacon, a competitive Valorant circuit for the Northern European Region, in association with Riot Games. The regional circuit will aim to ‘bridge the gap between matchmaking and the wider Valorant esports ecosystem’, creating new pathways for players in the UK, Ireland and Nordic regions. Beacon will have two splits per year, with each split comprising numerous tournaments operated by third-party organisers, where teams will earn points based on their performance. Continue reading New Valorant grassroots esports series Beacon launches for players in UK, Ireland and Nordics

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Sheffield to host UK’s first CoD LAN since the pandemic, with Irish org Katana Gaming taking part

April 15, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Tournament organiser the ACCL is hosting a VibePay Spring Invitational in Sheffield from May 7th and 8th 2022. It’s billed as the first CoD LAN in the UK since the start of the pandemic. This will take place at the Lava Esports centre located at 2 Rockingham Street, S1 4LZ, and it will feature a £3,000 prize pool. ACCL announced the LAN tournament on Twitter last month, and one team organisation recently sent us additional details on the event. Continue reading Sheffield to host UK’s first CoD LAN since the pandemic, with Irish org Katana Gaming taking part

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Verdant form LoL team for i68 open with Torok as a support player: ‘The other teams have no chance against us and his big brain tactics’

April 13, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Insomnia esports coverage powered by AGON by AOC The UK’s biggest LAN is finally back, and the UK League of Legends community is coming together to battle it out (and trade banter!) at the Insomnia 68 Open. One organisation from the Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) Division 2 has signed up – Verdant. And they have an interesting team, having brought JD XL coach Torok in as their support player. Continue reading Verdant form LoL team for i68 open with Torok as a support player: ‘The other teams have no chance against us and his big brain tactics’

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CSGO esports talent left unpaid after problems around postponed €180,000 HCG Masters

April 12, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Several esports casters, production staff and other talent have been left unpaid after a new CSGO tournament was suddenly postponed halfway through proceedings. Season 1 of the Hardcore Gaming Masters (HCG), a new tournament with a supposed €180,000 prize pool, was indefinitely postponed over funding issues. The LAN finals, due to take place in Portugal, were cancelled and organisers hope to play these out online at some point. However, esports talent have been left unpaid, frustrated and looking for other work after booking the LAN final dates into their diaries. Continue reading CSGO esports talent left unpaid after problems around…

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Jukeyz wins Delirium and Tim the Tatman Warzone tournaments, announces ‘See Me in NA’ gaming tour to face US’ best in duos wagers

April 12, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

UK Call of Duty Warzone star, Red Bull athlete and London Royal Ravens streamer, Liam ‘Jukeyz’ James, is on fire right now. He’s performed well in several Warzone tournaments and has just announced a tour of the US, where he will be playing duos and producing content. First up, he won the $1,600 Rebirth Customs tournament hosted by UK esports organisation Delirium, as well as host and model Mina Mendes and events organisation Collateral. Continue reading Jukeyz wins Delirium and Tim the Tatman Warzone tournaments, announces ‘See Me in NA’ gaming tour to face US’ best in duos wagers

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UK player Astro returns to Rainbow Six Siege with Viperio following break and cancer diagnosis

April 11, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Update (April 11th 2022): Astro has joined UK esports organisation Viperio’s Rainbow Six line-up. The roster can be found below, with fellow UK player Aktr on board as a substitute. Viperio will be playing in the Rainbow Six Siege Northern Premier League. Excited to be back playing again with a team, still slowly getting back into siege but the lads have been super supportive with everything. More good news soon! Continue reading UK player Astro returns to Rainbow Six Siege with Viperio following break and cancer diagnosis

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Confetti, NUEL and GGTech team up to host Amazon University Esports UK and Ireland finals

April 11, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

The UK’s Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies will be providing hosting duties for the grand finals of Amazon University Esports UK and Ireland tournament, organised by NUEL in partnership with Spanish firm GGTech Entertainment. The finals – including Rainbow Six Siege, CSGO, League of Legends and Valorant – will be broadcast live from today (Monday April 11th) to Thursday April 14th in Confetti’s esports production facilities. Across the four games, more than 800 teams from 100+ UK and Ireland universities have taken part in weekly tournaments throughout the NUEL Winter and Spring seasons, to be whittled down to the final…

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