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Women’s esports has long been a contentious topic in competitive gaming. Opinions vary wildly on why esports struggles to live up to the equalising potential it is arguably uniquely positioned — compared to traditional sports — to deliver. For each step forward, it seems, there’s at least one step back. Where are these challenges born, and how can the industry help flesh out the women’s esports scene?
Conversations around player unions frequently arise among esports professionals, especially following controversies or draining tournament schedules.
Most recently, professional Apex Legends players questioned whether the conversation should restart again following a series of late payments after the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2022 Championship in Raleigh.

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In short, we should follow the advice of TSM’s Sabz, and believe we can do anything we want. If we invest time in women’s esports, opportunities for the ladies vying for avenues to progress towards competing in mainstream tournaments will increase.

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​As the UK esports scene has grown, so too has the number of teams from amateur, to semi-pro to those battling it out on stages in front of audiences worldwide.
These teams compete in a diverse range of esports scenes, including League of Legends, CS:GO, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Fortnite, Halo, VALORANT, Rainbow Six, Rocket League, FIFA and more. 
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The UK’s esports scene has grown, and bricks and mortar venues are an integral part of this development.
Gfinity opened a London esports arena in 2015, which hosted over 150 professional gaming events and studio productions before closing its doors in February 2023. In the past five years a multitude of other venues have opened — spanning Nottingham to Kettering — with the intention to cater to gaming enthusiasts and host esports events nationwide.
(Tweet from @CarlosR of G2 Esports, 17/09/2022, in response to backlash following a video of him celebrating G2 success with highly controversial figure, Andrew Tate) 

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Neither allegation is currently accompanied by concrete evidence. However, if true, they point to a continuation or worsening of the toxicity known to already exist within esports. When compared to the reaction of Carlos, who felt “terrible about the discussions” created from his actions, a worrying picture emerges. This picture reveals a community where influential figures may be far less aware — or less caring — about the severity of toxicity against women and minorities.
As a writer, my specialism is in B2B editorial and article work. Approaching business relations with an analytical perspective, each piece of written content is written to support and further business motivations, while remaining within distinct company branding and guidelines. 

While working for a UK-based PR company, I was able to gain a strong understanding of the B2B writing process, particularly within the Technology Industry. Writing for clients spanning areas such as AI, IoT, and Apps, it was a necessity to quickly adapt to new information and knowledge. Resultingly, I developed the ability to conduct research rapidly, effectively, and accurately, in order to meet client needs. Working from written briefs, I often took the 1-4 sources provided and expanded to gain the most in-depth perspective before beginning the task. 
​Throughout my time in this particular role, I ghost-wrote articles for publications such as the London Business Journal, HR News, Martech Cube, Finance Digest, and the Independent Forecourt Magazine. Flexibility and adaptability were essential in ensuring that the specific requirements of each publication were also met (alongside that of the client). Therefore, I developed skill and experience in checking my work (and on occasion, the work of others), against various guidelines. 

During my work as a freelancer with Urban MBA, I would also provide editing and proofreading support for articles produced by one of their partnered companies, Velvet Investment. Balancing the needs of the company I was working with and their partner was also valuable in developing my editing skills within the B2B sphere. 

Outside of freelance experiences in PR and Media, I also maintain a strong interest in B2B relations within the digital space, particularly in the Esports and Technology industries.