The UK Government has given the thumbs up to the creation of the British eSports Association, and the eSports Integrity Coalition introduce Ian Smith as commissioner and outline their framework for the future.

Two months ago, eSports got a professional shot in the arm when the Electronic Sports League (ESL) and a group of the most popular eSports teams in the world did a Care Bear Stare and created the World eSports Association (WESA). The purpose of which was to create an umbrella organisation working on player representation, standardised regulation, and a whole lot more.

Two months later, and the country that has shown the world that it likes to do things its own way, has decided to do things its own way.

The UK Government has given blessing for the rise of the British eSports Association. Working in conjunction with the John Whittingdale’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the foundation will become the National Governing Body for eSports in the UK.