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Counter Strike: Global Offensive ESL Premiership Powered by Intel and Gaming from Currys PC World Returns on 19 February for 7th Season

9 February 2018 11:00

New expanded format; prize pool increased to £12,000
8 Feb 2018: ESL, the world’s largest esports company, today announce the 7th season of the Counter Strike: Global Offensive ESL Premiership powered by Intel and Gaming from Currys PC World will begin on Monday 19 February, making it the longest running CS:GO tournament in UK history.
Following the success of the 2017 Autumn season won by T

'DONTNOD Presents Vampyr' webseries reaches its finale with a long-awaited release date announcement

8 February 2018 11:00

'Episode IV: Stories from the Dark' – in the final episode of the series, discover how Vampyr blends story and gameplay
DONTNOD Entertainment brings fans into the studio one last time for a final look at the creative process behind upcoming action-RPG, Vampyr. Dontnod Presents Vampyr - Episode IV: Stories from the Dark reveals yet more exclusive gameplay footage, plus the release date. Also, di

Focus Home Interactive and Deck13 are happy to announce the renewal of their partnership with the development of The Surge 2

7 February 2018 09:00

After the success of The Surge, the hardcore Action RPG released in May 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, Focus Home Interactive and Deck 13 are happy to announce the renewal of their partnership and the development of The Surge 2, with a release date planned for 2019 on consoles and PC.
The Surge 2 keeps what fans and critics loved about the original – hardcore combat utilizing a unique,

Focus Home Interactive and former S.T.A.L.K.E.R. developers announce Fear the Wolves, a post-apocalyptic Battle Royale game for 2018

7 February 2018 09:00

In development for several months, Focus Home Interactive and Vostok Games – the developing team behind the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise – chose the annual press event “Le What’s Next de Focus” taking place in Paris on February 7-8, to unveil Fear The Wolves, the post-apocalyptic First Person Shooter Battle Royale. Releasing in 2018, the game will offer a new and original take on the growing Battle Ro

Heather “Naysayerz” Dower joins ESL UK as Marketing and Communications Manager

6 February 2018 10:00

Esports journalist and streamer joins the team on 14 February

Space Hulk: Tactics is a brand new take on the Space Hulk experience

2 February 2018 11:44

After successfully bringing Blood Bowl, the classic board game by Games Workshop, to Consoles and PC with two faithful adaptations, Cyanide Studio is proud to take on another fan favourite from the Warhammer 40,000 universe with their turn-based tactical game, Space Hulk: Tactics!
Bringing a unique twist to the classic gameplay of the cult board game, engage in bloody battles through an immense

'DONTNOD Presents Vampyr' – Episode III of the webseries asks players what it means to take a life

1 February 2018 11:00

'Episode III: Human After All' – meet the citizens of Vampyr's 1918 London, and learn how DONTNOD will make you feel the death of each one you decide to feed on

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 – Tindalos Interactive tells you more about the massive sequel in a new video

31 January 2018 11:35

A few days ago, Focus Home Interactive and Tindalos Interactive announced the development for PC ofBattlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 with a Reveal Trailer. Today, discover our new video Forging a Sequel and meet the passionate team of long-time Warhammer 40,000 fans behind Battlefleet Gothic: Armada, the real-time strategy game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Disc

Insurgency: Sandstorm rolls out its Teaser Trailer!

30 January 2018 13:14

New Features, Vehicles, And Weapons Highlighted in New Gameplay Footage

ESL UK Battle of the Brands raises £16,000 for SpecialEffect

30 January 2018 10:00

Charity derby exceeds funding target of £10,000, with Team SCAN crowned the first Battle of the Brands champion

STEAM, Collectables and Board Games Lead Toy Fair 2018

26 January 2018 14:00

Toy Fair 2019 returns 22-24 January at Olympia, London

'DONTNOD Presents Vampyr' webseries launches its second episode

25 January 2018 11:00

'Episode 2: Architects of the Obscure' – discover how DONTNOD coupled Vampyr's music and visuals to bring 1918 London to life
DONTNOD Entertainment invites fans to their studio for a second time, further revealing the creative process behind their upcoming action-RPG, Vampyr. Dontnod Presents Vampyr - Episode 2: Architects of the Obscure unveils more exclusive gameplay footage, while the creati