Introduction to Esports: Task 2 – Structure.

In this research task you will explore how esports is organized and structured in
the UK.

Students must fill out each box below to the expected minimum word count, all research
sources should be link at the bottom of each box, Wikipedia does not count as a research
source. Source links do not make up total word count of a question box.

What role does the government play?

50 Words Min – All research sources to be linked at bottom of the box, Wikipedia not to be used.
the government may not view Esports as a official sport however they do provide funding towards the video game
industry by the form of the Video Games Tax Relief scheme which permits a 20% tax break on all UK-approved games.
They also encourage best practice in areas such as player well-being and esports integrity.

https://esportsinsider.com/2023/05/esports-around-the-world-united-kingdom
www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-digital-culture-media-sport-select-committee-
report-on-immersive-and-addictive-technologies/government-response-to-the-digital-culture-media-sport-select-
committee-report-on-immersive-and-addictive-technologies

How is esports defined under UK law?

50 Words Min – All research sources to be linked at bottom of the box, Wikipedia not to be used.
The Uk law does not view esports as an official sport, rather they view esports as a game such as chess.
currently there are no specific laws in England or wales that apply to regulate the esports industry meaing that esports
operates in a similar way to traditional sports under the existing legislative framework.

https://www.hcrlaw.com/blog/regulation-in-the-esports-industry/

What role do the British Esports Association play?

50 Words Min – All research sources to be linked at bottom of the box, Wikipedia not to be used.
The British Esports Association is a not-for-profit national body established in 2016 with the goal to promote esports and
increase its level of awareness, improve standards and inspire future talent in the UK.
They help educate parents, teachers, media, policy makers and government about what esports is and what its benefits
are.

https://britishesports.org/about-us/

How does esports fit within the wider video game industry?
50 Words Min – All research sources to be linked at bottom of the box, Wikipedia not to be used.
Esports fits in within the wider video game industy by giving playes a industry to show off their skills and compete
against other highly skilled competitive players, it also helps bring people together that like the same hobbies and enjoy
in large groups with live events that help promote videogames and competitive games.

What tournaments take place in the UK?

50 Words Min – All research sources to be linked at bottom of the box, Wikipedia not to be used.
in 2023 the esports tournaments in the UK will be, Pocket Gamer Connects 2023 London, Apex Legends Global Series
Split 1, ESIC Global Esports Summit 2023, Esports in Education Summit 2023, Epic.38, W.A.S.D London 2023, Insomnia
Gaming Festival (#i70), British Esports Student Champs Grand Finals 2023, ESI London 2023 and EGX London 2023.

https://britishesports.org/news/uk-esports-events-to-look-forward-to-in-2023/

Your lecturer will inform you of how to hand in on Moodle ready for the work to be checked,
this will also need to be uploaded to the Unit 1 page on your WIX website.

Resources

Organisation and structure of esports

www. britishesports.org/
Contains lots of information and resources about esports in the UK and beyond

www.globalesports.org
Home of the Global Esports Federation

www.esportseuruope.org
Home of the European Esports Federation