As I travelled down to Wembley Arena to take part in a press day dedicated to esports journalists and notable people within the community, I couldn’t help thinking how surreal it all felt. Representing www.esports-news.co.uk, the outlet that published by debut article, and entering the professional world was slightly nerve-racking but entirely worth it. During the media day I got to meet my idols, the professional CS:GO players I had been watching for over three years and had the opportunity to interview a countless number of them. Since then I have had my pre-event summary published on Esports News UK’s website and have another project in the works ready to be uploaded and published very soon.
I just wanted to say thank you to Dom Sacco, the editor and founder of www.esports-news.co.uk, for publishing my articles and for giving me the opportunity to attend the media day. Also, I’m very grateful to Mike Stubbsy, freelance-journalist, for speaking with me and giving me some valuable advice during the press day.
I'm Jamie Wootton, an esports enthusiast in the UK.
In 2019, I’m planning to apply to join the University of Staffordshire’s BA (Hons) Esports course which focuses on the business side of the industry.
Previously I only followed CS:GO, the game which got me into esports and competitive gaming, however recently I have been making an effort to branch out by watching other esports including FIFA and Rocket League. I’ve attended tournaments in the domestic scene and have been watching those streamed on the global stage.
I’m aware I have more to learn about the industry, and so I’ve decided to make a start by talking to key figures about the scene. I’ve created this blog to publish esports related content including interviews that I’ve recorded along the way.
I hope you'll join me on my journey as I try to learn more about the wider esports space. If you have something to add to what I've published on my blog, or wish to get in contact with me, please complete the contact form.
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