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The United Kingdom eSports Association or UKeSA (pronounced ''You-Kes-Sah'') attempted to be a governing body of eSports in the United Kingdom〔Ivan, Tom. (2008-10-31) ("Big Things Instore For eSports" ). Computer and Video Games. Retrieved 2009-02-23.〕〔T, Steve. (2009-02-11) ("Be Broadband Is UKeSA Broadband Provider 2009" ). Broadband News. Retrieved 2009-02-24.〕〔Varsani, Kishan. (2008-12-22) ("Launch of UK eSports Association" ). Arm3d.com. Retrieved 2009-02-19.〕〔(2008-12-27) ("Poker Launches Campaign To Become An Olympic Sport" ). Inside The Games. Retrieved 2009-02-24.〕 and a member of the International eSports Federation (IeSF).〔(2009-05-29) ("UKeSA treed toe tot de IeSF en benoemd nieuwe General Secretary" ). e-sportbond.nl. Retrieved 2009-06-19.〕 The headquarters were in London, United Kingdom. The UKeSA was responsible for governing amateur and professional eSports, building a structure with the government, industry and community in mind.〔(2009-01-16) ("UKeSA Background" ). ''GamersHell.com''. Retrieved 2009-02-23.〕 These include Metropolitan Police Service, BBC, Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, Procter & Gamble, Future Publishing, Electronic Arts, Codemasters, The New World Assembly, XLEAGUE.TV, Team Dignitas, Reason Gaming, Team Infused, Fnatic, QuadV and Cadred.〔Cole, Corin. (2008-11-27) ("UKeSA Structure Announced" ). ''Cadred.org''. Retrieved 2009-02-23.〕 The association was launched on 31 October 2008 during the London Games Festival and was chaired by former XLEAGUE.TV channel head Ray Mia.〔Silver, Max. (2008-11-20) ("Ray Mia Explains the UKeSA" ). ''Cadred.org''. Retrieved 2009-02-29.〕 He explained that UKeSA will essentially be the eSports equivalent of The Football Association, offering a centralised infustructure to UK eSports as well as support towards semi-professional and professional team and UK community led projects with the government. UKeSA set up leagues and cup tournaments, split between three divisions: Open Division, Championship Division and Premiership Division.〔Silver, Max. (2008-12-05) ("Event Structure and Seasons Announced" ). ''Cadred.org''. Retrieved 2009-02-24.〕 Each division represents the different levels of competition from amateur to professional and is played online via the internet through the means of a personal computer or a video games console. Teams can compete in a series of video games including ''FIFA 09'', ''Call of Duty 4'' and ''Counter-Strike''.〔(2009-02-19) ("eSports Pro League Gets Underway" ). ''BBC''. Retrieved 2009-02-19.〕 Competition finals of these divisions were hosted at a specially selected venue in the United Kingdom. Teams are gathered to play against each other in off-line, local area network (LAN) setups as opposed to online play in the initial stages of the tournament. == History == 31 October 2008 sees the official launch of the United Kingdom eSports Association〔 during the 2008 London Games Festival in London. The launch party was held at the Haymarket branch of the (Sports Cafe ). On 26 November 2008, it has been announced that several of the following organisations, both private and public sector, have been involved in the setup of UKeSA: Metropolitan Police Service, BBC, Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, Procter & Gamble, Future Publishing, Electronic Arts, Codemasters, The New World Assembly, XLEAGUE.TV, Team Dignitas, Reason Gaming, Team Infused, Fnatic, QuadV and Cadred.〔 The Executive Committee of UKeSA were announced on 12 January 2009. Members consist of personnel from the likes of Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, British Broadcasting Association and Future Publishing.〔Witts, David. (2009-01-13) ("UKeSA Confirms High-Profile Executive Committee" ). ''sweetpatch.tv''. Retrieved 2009-02-23.〕 £35,000 GBP prize fund was announced for the Championship and Premiership Divisions on 13 January 2009. A selection of video game titles were listed as part of the Open Division.〔Prior, Paul. (2009-01-13) ("UKeSA Game Titles and Prize Fund" ). ''Tek9 Networks''. Retrieved 2009-01-23.〕 Future Publishing are partnering with UKeSA and aligning itself with the Open Division, announced on 23 January 2009.〔(2009-01-23) ("UK National League News" ). ''Do Gaming''. Retrieved 2009-02-24.〕 A selection of video game titles were announced for the Championship Division on 27 January 2009. They were chosen from the amount of sign ups in the Open Division. Top four titles will be picked to represent the Premiership Division.〔Varsani, Kishan. (2009-01-27) ("Championship Games Announced" ). ''Arm3D.com''. Retrieved 2009-02-23.〕 On 6 February 2009, UK Internet Service Provider, Be Unlimited has become the official broadband provider sponsor of UKeSA for 2009.〔〔Allen, David. (2009-02-10) ("eSports sponsored by Be Broadband" ). ''Tech Watch''. Retrieved 2009-02-23.〕 UKeSA has announced the selection of eSports teams to represent and play in the Premiership Division on 13 February 2009. They include established teams such as Team Dignitas, The Imperial, Crack Clan and Team Coolermaster.〔Hazell, Matt. (2009-02-13) ("UKeSA Premiership Teams Announced" ). ''Tek9 Networks''. Retrieved 2009-02-23.〕 Dell becomes the sponsor for UKeSA's Premiership Division on 17 February 2009.〔Parfitt, Ben. (2009-02-17) ("Dell sponsors UK eSports Association" ). ''MCV''. Retrieved 2009-02-23.〕〔(2009-02-20) ("Dell sponsors UKeSA videogames tournament" ). ''GAME''. Retrieved 2009-03-16.〕 UKeSA opens up nominations and voting for the Community Committee on 25 February 2009.〔Witts, David. (2009-02-26) ("UKeSA Community Council Elections Officially Begin" ). ''Sweetpatch TV''. Retrieved 2009-02-27.〕 They also increased the prize fund for the UKeSA Championship and Premiership Division from £35,000 to £40,000. On 18 March 2009, UKeSA have appointed Richard 'Dr. Gonzo' Lewis, Michael 'ODEE' O'Dell and Stuart 'TosspoT' Saw as the elected Community Council members.〔Bembenek, Mike. (2009-03-18) ("Community Council Election Results" ). ''enemydown.eu''. Retrieved 2009-03-18.〕 On 2 April 2009, HMV and UKeSA have announced that they are pairing up to organise the "GameOn! London" exhibition at the Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, which takes place in June 2009.〔French, Michael. (2009-04-02) ("HMV reveals new consumer games event" ). ''MCV''. Retrieved 2009-04-02.〕 The governing body signs up to become a member of the International eSports Federation.〔 In December 2009, amid controversy, the UKeSA signed for bankruptcy and has since made no attempt to pay back any individual or organisation it owed.〔Cadred.org. (2009-23-12) ("UKeSA Files For Bankruptcy" ). ''MCV''. Retrieved 2011-01-22.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「United Kingdom eSports Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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