The lengthy statement released on UKCT outlines the aims, roles, and potential sponsors of the newly formed governing body for British competitive gaming.

Among the founders are well-known names like Fnatic, Dignitas and QuadV. However, the most surprising news in the statement is in the list of possible supporters, which includes the Metropolitan Police and the BBC:

"A number of organisations have formally supported the UKeSA in attending open session forums, including the Metropolitan Police, the BBC, ELSPA, Proctor and Gamble, Future Publishing, EA, Codemasters..."

Despite the inclusion of such huge and impressive names, readers were re-assured that the community would be at the forefront of the organisation's aims, saying "the organisation [UKeSA] is invested in creating a structure that will directly benefit community level teams."

The benefits for member teams appear very lucrative, including professional media promotion and "significant sponsorship from multiple sources".

The new organisation will be running leagues itself, which they claim will not conflict with current leagues. Details of UKeSA-run events will be posted on the official site over the next week. The entry requirements will also be released this week, alongside the all-important game list for season one. With Codemasters and EA on the list of official supporters, it may make painful reading for fans of traditional esports.

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Source: UKCT