| Investigative journalism and long-form coverage of sensitive industry topics:

My history of investigative and long-form work includes coverage of live hacking incidents, catastrophic game expos, and bringing light to historic sexual abuse cases. 

After experiencing severe and public abuse in the esports industry in September 2024, I spent six months developing a unique skillset outside of the esports and gaming industry. During this time, I worked as a Support Worker in the UK's NHS Mental Health Services, developing a deeper understanding of how to communicate and support victims of abuse, vulnerable adults, and individuals seeking trustworthy representation to support their development and health. 

Returning to esports and gaming journalism in May 2025, I applied the skills I had developed working in the mental health system to my work, enhancing my ability to handle journalistic investigations and sensitive topics with empathy, care, and confidentiality. 

As a result, I have successfully worked on investigations and long-form articles that uncover and openly discuss complex issues affecting esports players, community members, and industry workers. 

Examples of some of these investigations and long-form articles can be found below:

INVESTIGATION & SENSITIVE INDUSTRY TOPICS: Shining a light on historical sexual abuse allegations in League of Legends esports

An initial article shining a light on claims of alleged historical sexual abuse experienced by League of Legends player 'Neon', as discussed on the player's own YouTube channel.
Following the initial article, two individuals reached out with evidence of their own experiences, leading to further investigation into a pattern of abuse, allegedly from an Origen Co-Founder.

July 2025
Published for Esports News UK

​Neon’s sexual harassment experience revealed, but the ex-pro League of Legends player’s story flies under the radar

​First published and last updated 20/07/2025
Former professional League of Legends player, Matúš ‘Neon’ Jakubčík, has made accusations of sexual harassment against an unnamed individual from his former organisation. Neon’s alleged sexual harassment experience occurred when he was only 18 years old.
Despite this, the report has largely gone under the radar, failing to spark any significant discussion about safety in esports. This brings to light broader issues surrounding the management of sexual abuse cases in esports.

​Origen co-founder David Primo faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct after Neon’s story of harassment encourages others to come forward

​First published and last updated 21/07/2025
Two additional victims of sexual misconduct have come forward with allegations that they faced sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour during interactions with a staff member from the League of Legends team Origen. David Primo, a co-founder of Origen, has since been identified as the perpetrator. 
These new allegations follow the initial revelation that ex-pro player Neon faced sexual harassment from a then-unidentified member of the organisation in 2017. He is now confirmed to most likely also be David Primo.
Published and last updated 17/06/2025
The Apex Legends Global Series Midseason Playoffs has re-sparked Esports World Cup controversy after a pro player withdrew from participation due to the event’s location. 
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EA decided to integrate the Midseason Playoffs LAN into the Esports World Cup itself. This means that players are forced to participate in the Saudi Arabian tournament.

Less than twelve hours after qualifying for the ALGS Midseason Playoffs, Team Orchids’ Hambino announced that they will not attend. 

Esports News UK reached out to Hambino for further comment on their decision. 
​Published 22/03/2024
If the name “Destroyer2009” sounded familiar when the ALGS hacks went viral, you’ve probably heard it before. Their antics in the pro league are not the first time they’ve targeted pro players. In fact, Destroyer2009’s recorded history in Apex Legends extends back to December 2023. 
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While his methods still remain shrouded in mystery, Destroyer2009 began as a simple antagonizing cheater. Clips exist dating back to December 2023 showing an account called Destroyer2009 using an aimbot to farm kills in a ranked lobby. But people didn’t pay close attention to the account until February 2024, when it launched a bot campaign targeting players like ImperialHal and HisWattson. 

INVESTIGATION: To the Moon Expo

A five-part investigation into the failure of Birmingham's 2025 inaugural "To the Moon" expo, from initial Day 1 and Day 2 event coverage to uncovering a poorly hidden web-3 history and catastrophic mis-management.

November 2025
Published for Esports News UK

Part 1: To the Moon Expo dubbed as “Dashcon but without the ballpit” on Day 1

Published 13/11/2025

Part 2: ​To the Moon Expo Day 2 concludes with dissatisfied attendees in its wake

Published 13/11/2025, last updated 14/11/2025

Part 3: ​What happened behind the scenes at the To the Moon expo?

Published and last updated 14/11/2025
Following the disappointment felt by a significant portion of To the Moon expo attendees, many have asked how such an event came to fruition. 
While investigating the experiences of attendees, Esports News UK has also encountered several stories and indications of overextension, dismissal of industry advice, and resulting soured relations with the expo behind the scenes. 

Part 4: ​Inside the To the Moon Expo League of Legends £50k tournament – the competitor experience

Published and last updated 24/11/2025
ENUK’s ongoing investigation into the To the Moon Expo has uncovered additional information regarding the marketing and management of the £50,000 League of Legends tournament. 
From technology fundamentals to claims of a 4,000-capacity arena, here is the experience of a tournament competitor from the To the Moon esports stage.

Article includes: 
  • Technology trip-ups and network woes - esports tournament fundamentals 
    • ​Exposing previously unrevealed information about practical event management at the expo, including alleged extensive issues with WiFi networks, ethernet cables, headset microphones, and live broadcast equipment.
  • Sized-down staging - the effects of cramped space on competitive integrity 
    • A more detailed breakdown of historical promises made by the expo organisers, compared to information received from attendees and competitors regarding the tournament's reality.
  • To the Moon Expo organisers allegedly place blame for downsizing on competitors
    • Uncovering how expo organisers transferred significant amounts of responsibility to attending competitors, only to use this responsibility shift to blame the competitors for poor turnout.

Part 5: ​Trust, respect, repairs: A deep dive into where To the Moon Expo faltered, and where there is hope for recovery

Published and last updated 24/11/2025
Since the To the Moon Expo debuted on November 12th, attendees, invited creators, and the wider UK games community have worked to understand why they felt the event failed to meet expectations. 
ENUK has since investigated these questions, examining the history of the expo’s planning, identifying muddled promotional claims, and sourcing information directly from game exhibitors.

Article includes: 
  • To the Moon Expo footfall, tech issues, and a lack of assistance 
    • ​Detailed information revealed through conversations with indie game developers who exhibited at the To the Moon Expo, including organisational and communication issues they experienced around the event.
  • Addressing the To the Moon Expo's weather-based delays and setup 
    • Debunking the official narrative around Day 1's opening delays, with information from indie game exhibitors on the unprepared state of the venue, even after the initial expo opening was delayed.
  • Pre-event exhibitor costs caught in misfired communications 
    • Breaking down the expectations set by expo organisers and booth costs, alongside information from exhibitors regarding conflicting pre-event communications
  • Extension of conditional sympathy to the To the Moon Expo organisers 
    • Conveying alternative perspectives from developers willing to forgive and re-engage with expo organisers, if there was ownership of the inaugural event's failings.
  • Where due diligence became clouded by cross-organisation involvement
    • Revealing new information about the involvement of another, more well-known game development organisation, and how that organisation both increased trust in the To the Moon Expo project, but also was forced to take on a support role for negatively affected developers.
  • Where did To the Moon's messaging go awry? Explaining the confusion among exhibitors, competitors, and the community 
    • A detailed breakdown of the claims made and expectations set by To the Moon's organisers, tracing back over a year of social media posts, advertisements, and language. 
  • Investigating the To the Moon Expo origins - from Web3 to gaming community focus
    • Tracing the history of the To the Moon Expo's website content and branding from September 2024 to May 2025, revealing a history of previously erased Web3 connections and a deviation from the organisers' narratives about their initial aims for the expo.  
  • What does this investigation tell us about the past, present, and future of the To the Moon expo?
    • A conclusion drawn from all five parts of the To the Moon Expo investigative coverage, with analysis covering the potential implications of the expo's communications and failures. 
Published and last updated 10/07/2025
Information published by esports journalist Mikhail Kilmentov sparks new Esports World Cup censorship controversy. 
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In the Esports World Cup: Level Up Amazon Prime documentary series, a segment regarding Team Liquid’s support for the LGBTQ+ community is allegedly removed for viewers in Saudi Arabia. 

Images of the Team Liquid Pride jersey’s rainbow flag elements are also blurred or deliberately obscured in editing. 
​Published 27/12/2023
HER Galaxy and Galaxy Racer were contractually obliged to pay $100,000 of outstanding prize money for a women’s Apex Legends tournament by Dec. 22. This date has now passed without the tournament organizers even contacting those owed money to collect payment information, despite Galaxy Racer receiving new funding in the interim. 
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Galaxy Racer’s HER Galaxy tournament ran from April to June 2023, enticing pro women in the Apex community to compete for a historic $100,000 prize pool. But more recently, Galaxy Racer laid off its NA team and has ignored competitors’ pleas for information on their prize money.