Ben Akroyd

Credit: Riot Games At Arena Consultancy, we have always believed that esports is more than just gaming—it is a powerful economic engine for venues and destinations. We are incredibly proud to announce the release of our new London Esports Reports for the Greater London Authority, a project exploring the critical intersection of infrastructure and urban development. This project explores the critical intersection of esports infrastructure and urban development, providing a roadmap for how...

The blog post analyzes Australia’s new Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, which mandates a minimum age of 16 for users on major social media and livestreaming platforms (like Meta, TikTok, Twitch, and Kick) starting December 10, 2025, with fines up to $50 million for non-compliance. The core argument is the "Critical Disconnect": The Act explicitly excludes online games like Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft from this age restriction, despite them functioning as primary

Arena Consultancy was brought in to provide end-to-end support for a three-day competitive event. Leveraging our extensive background in esports operations, we meticulously managed all aspects of the tournament, from initial planning to on-site administration.