BBC Three has doubled-tapped into the eSports scene by signing a broadcasting deal with UK organiser Gfinity that will see it air its Elite Series tournaments.
The tournaments, which are shot at the Gfinity eSports arena in London, will be packaged as live shows and short-form behind-the-scenes content showcasing the lifestyle of players, being delivered by the channel in conjunction with BBC Sport.
Getting a broadcaster on board will open the events to a significantly larger audience and help authenticate the UK eSports scene, taking it to a new level.
Neville Upton, chief executive of Gfinity, said: “This is an Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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