British Esports industry's top ten rankings announced
Electronic sports or Esports have emerged as one of
British Esports industry's top ten rankings announced
Electronic sports or Esports have emerged as one of the most popular sporting genres globally in recent times. The United Kingdom has slowly but surely made its mark in the Esports industry with several Esports companies and organizations pushing the UK to the forefront of the industry. Recently, the top ten Esports companies and organizations in the United Kingdom were ranked based on their performance, influence, and industry reputation. Here are the top ten British Esports companies in 2021:
1. Gfinity
Gfinity PLC is the leading Esports company in the United Kingdom and was established in 2012. Gfinity holds regular Esports tournaments and events, primarily focused on the United Kingdom. They also organize several online Esports leagues that cater to gamers worldwide. Gfinity focuses primarily on mainstream console games such as Xbox and PlayStation, providing a platform for gamers to socialize and compete.
2. ESL UK
ESL UK is renowned as one of the primary Esports companies in the world, and they have a significant presence in the United Kingdom. They hold major Esports tournaments and leagues, collaborating with other big names such as online gaming godheads, Twitch, and YouTube. ESL UK primarily focuses on Esports games such as Rainbow Six, CSGO, and Dota 2.
3. The NUEL
The NUEL is the United Kingdom's primary provider of university Esports leagues. They organize national university leagues, also catering to more casual gamers. They have a considerable university following with approximately 6000 students taking part in their tournaments and leagues every year. Since gamers are primarily from universities, The NUEL invests time and resources in providing support realistically and emotionally to their players.
4. Excel Esports
Excel Esports is another significant name in the British Esports industry that focuses on various game genres, including League of Legends, Veli, and FIFA. Excel Esports has a few big names on their player roster, and have invested in youth development, thereby channeling fresh talent into the game. Moreover, they have a dedicated training facility with several trainers who mentor and assist players in improving their skills.
5. MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con is an Esports event organizer that holds regular Esports events and conventions. They cater to gamers, comic enthusiasts, and anime fans. MCM has partnered with several other Esports organization such as ESL UK to provide an outlet for these communities to come together and share their passion for what they love, be it gaming or pop culture.
6. Ukie
Ukie is an industry body and a representative of the British gaming community, working hard to promote and advertise the digital gaming sector in the United Kingdom. Ukie is also the creator of the UK Games Map, which was created to highlight clusters of gaming companies around the UK, comprising regions that make the UK unique in the world of gaming.
7. British Esports Association
The British Esports Association's prime objectives are to promote Esports in the United Kingdom, provide a platform for gamers to show off their abilities, and establish the UK as a significant player in the global Esports community. They provide several services to young and upcoming Esports gamers, including advice and support, to assist gamers to reach their full potential.
8. FACEIT
FACEIT is one of the leading Esports companies globally and has a considerable presence in the United Kingdom. FACEIT has collaborated with several major gaming studios such as Ubisoft, EA, and Tencent, organizing big-budget tournaments and championship events. FACEIT's platform has also been successful in providing a medium for online gamers to compete and interact with other gaming communities worldwide.
9. Battlefy
Battlefy is a strange Esports organization that prides itself on providing a platform for amateurs to compete and showcase their skills. They organize online Esports events and leagues where amateur players can enjoy competitive and well-structured gameplay. Battlefy emphasizes maintaining a level playing field; therefore, their rules and regulations regularly undergo updates and revisions to prevent any malpractices.
10. Fnatic
Fnatic is the reigning Esports champion across multiple games genres globally, and they have a big presence in the United Kingdom. While the team's primary focus is on games like League of Legends, they still have a considerable presence in CS: GO and Call of Duty. Fnatic's players are regarded as some of the best-paid Esports athletes in the world, and the organization is renowned for its youth development programs.
These are the top ten Esports companies and organizations in the United Kingdom currently. The British Esports industry is still growing, and there are several up-and-coming companies in the pipeline that could potentially challenge these major players in the near future.