Method partners with SCAN for Race to World First
British esports organisation Method has announced a partnership with hardware supplier SCAN Computers. The deal will see SCAN...
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Insomnia Gaming Festival cancels i74
UK-based gaming and esports event Insomnia Gaming Festival has announced the cancellation of its Insomnia...
British Esports signs Armed Forces Covenant
The British Esports Federation has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support serving personnel,...
Tranmere Rovers launches six-week esports initiative
The community branch of English football club Tranmere Rovers has launched an esports and digital...
F1 Esports champion becomes real-world instructor at Silverstone
A two-time Formula One Sim Racing World Champion has secured a role at one of...
NSE names Vita Student as headline partner
National Student Esports (NSE), the official body of UK university esports, has announced Vita Student...
Fnatic issues statement following recent online player abuse
Fnatic has issued a statement reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on abuse directed at its players...
Motorsport UK reveals 2026 esports calendar
Motorsport UK has unveiled its full sim racing calendar for the 2026 season, featuring a...
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Hitmarker partners with recruitment software GoHire
Esports and gaming job platform Hitmarker has announced a partnership with applicant tracking and recruitment software GoHire. According...
Meet the Esports Insider Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Last night, Esports Insider had the pleasure of inducting four new members into the ESI Hall of Fame’s...
Akolyte launches holistic approach to support players and coaches
Esports coaching and performance platform Akolyte has launched to provide a new 'holistic' approach to supporting players and...
Jeff Simpkins named Resolve COO
UK esports organisation Resolve Esports has named Jeff Simpkins as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). As a result,...
UK Esports Team Committee unveils principles to professionalise industry
The UK Esports Team Committee (UKETC) has published its inaugural list of principles, which includes the development of...
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