THE INTERNATIONAL EGAMES COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Dr Jo Twist CEO Ukie, Andy Payne OBE Chair of the European Gaming League, Jude Ower MBE Founder and CEO Playmob, Daniel Cossi President of Brazilian National eSports Confederation, Veronique Lallier Vice President of European Publishing at Hi–Rez Studio and Andrew Smith Corporate Affairs Director at Pinewood Group are all joining with immediate effect.

The Advisory Board have been appointed to assist with the organisation’s primary ambition to install good governance for the eGames, help promote and develop the eGames movement and make sure diversity and inclusivity are at its core.

Andy Payne OBE

“The eGames concept is built on the Corinthian values of sporting activity, which can both unite and inspire gamers globally. I am incredibly honoured and excited to be joining the International eGames Committee and am looking forward to adding my strategic vision, experience and good governance to an incredibly exciting sector which will reinforce video games as a key cultural, diverse, inclusive and economic global force for good.”

Daniel Cossi:

“e-Sports is heralding a new era in Sports, it is a way to promote technology and a new type of athletes in the virtual world, in a responsible, educational social way. The eGames will set new goals and levels of performance for eSports as participants compete to represent their counties with national pride at stake instead of money.”

Veronique Lallier:

“At Hi-Rez, with titles such as SMITE and the upcoming Paladins, we have always championed fun, accessible and strong competitive games for everyone. It is a great opportunity to be able to use our background and experience in shaping the first eGames. And as a competitive gamer myself, I am honoured and personally glad to help. I can’t wait to see the first eGames match in action!”

Andrew Smith:

“‘The establishment of the IECG is an exciting initiative to create compelling competitive gaming events that will satisfy the worlds fast growing gaming communities. Pinewood will add our state of the art broadcasting facilities and venues to host events and to aid the establishment and growth of the IECG.”

More about the IEGC and the eGames

Launched on April 6th 2016 as part of the London Games Festival, the eGames is an international eSports competitive video gaming tournament where national pride is the prize. The IEGC is a not for profit initiative, and has been set up with the aim of positively shaping the future of competitive gaming. The IEGC is supported by the British Government. The IEGC’s International Advisory Board will assist in running the eGames and assist with: instilling good governance, responsible gaming and ensuring the competition is inclusive and diverse. There will a two-day pop-up showcasing the eGames in Rio this August.

For more info please go to www.egames.org