esports

When I first saw a 5‑minute match of Call of Duty Mobile streamed from a handheld, I thought it was just a casual skirmish. Within a month I was watching a 30‑minute championship broadcast, and the audience numbers had doubled.

For years, UK esports teams have relied on expensive PC rigs and specialised venues. The cost of entry—up to £3,000 for a high‑end gaming desk, dual monitors, and a 4K TV—kept many talented players out of the competitive scene.