{"id":152355,"date":"2024-04-15T11:19:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T10:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/?p=152355"},"modified":"2024-06-21T17:44:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T16:44:27","slug":"what-can-be-done-to-grow-uk-esports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2024\/04\/what-can-be-done-to-grow-uk-esports","title":{"rendered":"What can be done to grow the UK&#8217;s esports scene?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1798\" height=\"1124\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2024//04//DSC_2451-edited.jpg/" alt=\"UK esports at Access Creative College\" class=\"wp-image-152360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_2451-edited.jpg 1798w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_2451-edited-medium.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_2451-edited-large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_2451-edited-medium_large.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_2451-edited-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1798px) 100vw, 1798px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Access Creative College<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc210ae2\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The UK will host a fair share of large esports events in 2024, with League of Legends Worlds, ESL One Birmingham 2024 and Blast Premier Spring Final taking place in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc211340\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Alongside an ever-growing number of educational institutions across the country embracing esports,&nbsp; it seems like UK esports is growing in popularity at a rapid pace. However, these developments bring an interesting number of challenges, opportunities and discussions about the regional health of its esports ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc211ab6\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Esports Insider sat down for a brief talk with <strong>Michael Carne, Games and Esports Lecturer at <\/strong><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////www.accesscreative.ac.uk///"><strong>Access Creative College<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>and <strong>Jack Fenton, Esports Insider\u2019s Head of Sales and Partnerships<\/strong>, to delve deeper into the overarching topic of UK esports developments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"keep-reading \"  id=\"kr-67cf6fc212a5a\">\n  <div class=\"heading\">Keep Reading<\/div>\n  <ul class=\"d-flex flex-column\">\n          <li id=\"post-148712\" style=\"order: 1;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//09//esports-events-calendar-2024/" target=\"_blank\">Esports events calendar 2024: Major leagues and tournaments<\/a><\/li>\n          <li id=\"post-152160\" style=\"order: 2;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//04//red-bull-instalock-womens-valorant-tournament/" target=\"_blank\">Red Bull unveils women&#8217;s VALORANT event in the UK<\/a><\/li>\n          <li id=\"post-152184\" style=\"order: 3;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//04//british-esports-nspcc-partnership/" target=\"_blank\">British Esports and NSPCC secure multi-year partnership<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc213e8b\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Both Carne and Fenton will also be discussing this crucial topic at <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////www.accesscreative.ac.uk//campuses//plymouth///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access Creative College Plymouth<\/a> on April 23rd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc214665\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>According to Carne, the esports industry in the UK is currently in a very interesting situation, with a large number of grassroots events taking place, and a lot of opportunities for young people across different sectors and levels of education. Fenton echoed the statement, adding that, while the \u2018esports winter\u2019 is in full swing, the UK is seeing a major influx of events in the country that are sure to help grow its popularity. This year, almost every single major <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//04//esports-events-calendar-2024/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">esports title is hosting at least one event<\/a> in the UK, which would be unheard of just a year or two ago.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc214dd2\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>This influx of events also means that more local talent is needed. This is where esports educators in the country could prove to be valuable in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc215579\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>\u201cRight now a lot of the industry is filled with people moving across from other professions, especially in the behind-the-scenes of esports,\u201d said Carne. \u201cBut the more skilled and qualified people who have a passion and interest in esports the better! Furthermore, it will allow esports to be taken more seriously than it currently is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf6fc215d55\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"what_skills_are_needed\">What skills are needed?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc216507\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Debating what skills are required in the esports industry has always been a topic of discussion amongst those who have an active part in it. For Fenton, esports is full of entry-level roles and people trying to find work on the premise of \u2018loving games\u2019, which is simply not enough. He added that one needs to understand the complexities of the industry at a macro level, while also having a surface-level understanding of most key roles. This needs to be topped off with an idea of a role you would like to do and that you are an expert in. That makes for a very good hire and a very good position to be in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc216c62\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Carne added that \u2018passion and hard work\u2019 is cherished as extremely important in esports, however cliche that might sound. In addition, any potential new hires need to have an understanding of the role they want to play in the industry and aim to have the skills needed.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc2173fe\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>However, just having skills with no experience is not an ideal strategy. Carne added that ACC has a healthy relationship with esports organisation Fnatic that allows its students to get first-hand experience. Still, the UK could definitely make use of more ways to provide first-hand experience for students and those entering the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc217b62\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>\u201cWe could definitely do with more places to get first-hand experience! If companies would run tournaments in the UK they would make an excellent opportunity for learners to get engaged,\u201d Carne added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc2182eb\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>\u201cI\u2019d say our biggest challenge is actually having the courses taken seriously. A lot of people think of esports and think it&#8217;s just playing games or a fad when actually there are loads of job roles opening up for young people and the industry is growing constantly.\u201c<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf6fc218a89\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"building_uk_esports\">Building UK esports<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2024//04//DSC_9391-edited-large.jpg/" alt=\"UK esports at Access Creative College\" class=\"wp-image-152358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_9391-edited-large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_9391-edited-medium.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_9391-edited-medium_large.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_9391-edited-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DSC_9391-edited.jpg 1798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Access Creative College<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc21933e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Large esports events can kickstart major moves in the UK esports industry. However, tournaments must be treated correctly to effectively deliver these tournaments to fans in attendance and those watching online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc219aa4\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Fenton argued that these events need to perform, especially given how difficult it is to host international competitions in the UK.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc21a21e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>\u201cThis all happening despite the complications Brexit has caused for a lot of international competitors (VISAs etc) and for operational costs, just shows how great UK fans have been,\u201d said Fenton.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc21a992\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>\u201cWhat caused the UK\u2019s event dry spell, other than the pandemic, was our poor hospitality. If our event&#8217;s organisers and the wider community can put on a great show and treat the players like the celebrities they are, they will keep wanting to come back! Esports is dictated by the players for the most part, so if they have a great time, the UK will stay on the map, and we can continue to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc21b250\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>To further ride the wave of positive trends in the UK, Carne said that more needs to be done to allow gamers to transition from casual to competitive. He pointed out that Eastern countries have a big focus on internet cafes and gaming spaces that create a social gaming space and experience, whereas in the UK that market is very insular with spaces few and far between. In addition, Carne said that it would be great to see TV networks start picking up esports events and tournaments, which would make for a great boost in popularity for the industry, at least in theory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc21b9bb\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Fenton\u2019s idea is similar, to simply invest more into grassroots esports. Creating more grassroots networks and social opportunities for early-stage players will lead to them creating teams and competing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc21c13b\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Fenton concluded: \u201cWe\u2019re slowly moving in that direction with people like Sidequest, New Meta, other independent spaces, and of course various university esports centres creating social spaces that also feed into grassroots tournaments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc21c891\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>\u201cCreating these spaces on the ground, where people can start their relationships with games in this social way and experience healthy competition, that\u2019s what will help us. This will help not just from a player performance perspective, but also it will create a solid foundation for a UK esports economy that supports itself. We\u2019re a long way off, but we\u2019re slowly getting there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf6fc21d002\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Fenton and Carne\u2019s outlook on the UK esports ecosystem will be highlighted further at the upcoming <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////www.accesscreative.ac.uk//events//acc-x-esports-insider-workshop-23rd-april-plymouth///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plymouth Access Creative College event,<\/a> set to take place on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image credit: Access Creative College The UK will host a fair share of large esports events in 2024, with League of Legends Worlds, ESL One Birmingham 2024 and Blast Premier Spring Final taking place in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp; Alongside an ever-growing number of educational institutions across the country embracing esports,&nbsp; it seems like UK esports is &hellip; <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//04//what-can-be-done-to-grow-uk-esports/">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":152360,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","esi_template":"default","excluded":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[63,15023,50,55,54,5283,106,237,53,18641,18248,238],"tags":[17480,1026,393],"class_list":["post-152355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commercial","category-education","category-features","category-esports-titles","category-interviews","category-investments","category-latest-news","category-news-by-region","category-opinion","category-sponsored","category-top-stories","category-uk","tag-access-creative-college","tag-esports-insider","tag-uk-esports"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.1 (Yoast SEO v24.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What can be done to grow UK esports?<\/title>\n<!-- Added by HTTrack --><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8" /><!-- /Added by HTTrack -->
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