Esports
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England Dominates Commonwealth Esports Championships!
The Commonwealth Esports Championships came to an emotional conclusion on Sunday at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, with England Esports finishing second overall with five medals total. England Esports Womens Dota 2 Silver Medal - England Esports The partnership between the Global Esports Federation and the Commonwealth Games Federation has received big thumbs up from athletes and fans, both online and in person. Last week, two worlds converged as over 100 athletes representing diverse Commonwealth nations and territories went head-to-head in three…
Is Esports a Mainstream Sport?
Video gaming hasn’t always been seen as a form of competitive sport. Instead, playing games was considered a way to relax and entertain yourself. Ten years ago, you’d never be able to watch a game of FIFA, instead of regular professional football, being streamed on mainstream television channels. Fast forward to 2019, and the first ePremier League was broadcasted on Sky Sports. To compensate for COVID-19 pandemic restricting professional football games, the ePremier League was a competitive gaming tournament. Instead of hitting the playing field,…
noblechairs – Your Guide to Finding the Ultimate Gaming Chair
We all come to appreciate the difference a good gaming chair makes. Whether working from home or spending time gaming, they don’t come much better than noblechairs. This award-winning range of chairs is an excellent option for anyone looking to upgrade their set-up with a seat featuring unbeatable ergonomics. But which chair is right for you? From looking stylish on stream to giving your back the support it needs for long desk days, we all use our seat differently. So how do you figure out…
Educational Gaming: The Future of Esports in Education
Whilst 70% of UK parents believe that esports can have a positive role in their child’s education, only 32% are happy for them to have an active career in the industry. There isn’t enough awareness of the vital skills gaming can develop or the expansive career options available. That’s why we’ve complied this informative blog article detailing everything there is to know about esports in education, including the benefits, skills, and career opportunities. Gaming Is Not Just for Fun As the popularity of gaming and…
Esports: The Next Generation of Gaming and Competitive Sports
As the popularity of esports continues to rise, here at Overclockers UK our team of enthusiasts have decided to compile everything we know about this new generation of gaming. From what is esports, how to get involved, popular games, and what PCs are the best for esports – all your questions will be answered in due course! What is Esports? Esports, or electronic sports, is used to describe video games that feature a professional competitive league. Such as the Overwatch League or Valorant Champions. Esports…
2021 – The Year of LoL
2021 has been the year for Riot Games, with the infamous League of Legends (LoL) grabbing multiple awards at the Game Awards 2021, after a massively successful World Championship! Here at Overclockers UK, our team of experts have decided to look back on what made 2021 a great year for LoL. League of Legends A team strategy game, League of Legends, involves two teams of five players battling it out to destroy each other’s base. With over 140 champions to choose from, take advantage of each champion’s five core abilities, two special kills, and unique experience boosts. As you gain…
Endpoint and noblechairs – the esports Collab of the Year
Over the last five years, noblechairs has brought out a variety of special edition chairs. Fallout, DOOM, The Elder Scrolls Online, they have all received the noble touch and become magnificent gaming chairs. Meanwhile, about the time noblechairs was becoming a big name in the gaming chair industry, the Endpoint eSport team was founded. From the word go, the team has armed themselves with noblechairs, moving from victory to victory in supreme comfort. It was only a matter of time before these two icons joined…
The Ultimate Gaming Chair for Formula One fans
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team just celebrated another incredible victory. They are the first team to win seven consecutive constructors' titles and the team is beloved by motorsport fans across the world. If you're one of these enthusiastic F1 fans you'll be pleased to know noblechairs has once again collaborated with the successful Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to produce an officially licenced chair. noblechairs pride themselves in creating high-quality chairs and have also won multiple awards for their range of ergonomic designs. “In conjunction…
An all new HERO from noblechairs
The last year has seen multiple new models come to the market from noblechairs - specifically new black and java editions (both of which include advanced PU leather). The trend for high quality continues with this year's Black Friday special edition which features an all-new fabric. In fact, this is the first Gaming Chair from noblechairs to feature an all-fabric upholstery. The result is a chair that is both aesthetically appealing (particularly as it comes in an attractive anthracite colour) and extremely comfortable. A new…