National Student Esports (NSE) og Intel har annonceret et partnerskab, der starter med anden sæson af British University Esports Championship. Det vil involvere investeringer i esport i UK, hvor de vil arbejde på forskellige initiativer gennem hele 19/20 sæsonen, og der vil komme flere detaljer snart. Dette vil de gøre for at opmuntre til vækst i industrien.
"We are thrilled to have such a well-established brand like Intel recognise NSE as an industry leader when it comes to university esports," siger Jonathan Tilbury, Executive Director ved National Student Esports. "NSE's core audience are mostly students enrolled on STEM courses, including a significant number of computer science students. As digital natives and tech enthusiasts, many of these graduates will potentially go on to shape the future of esports, games and tech industries, making this an exciting venture for tech-focussed brands like Intel."
"Intel is committed to the future of esports," siger Scott Gillingham, UK Gaming og Esports Lead at Intel UK. "Which as well as creating new technology means supporting grassroots university leagues to hosting major tournaments and investing in the ideas, communities and talent that we believe in. That's why Intel is proud to become the headline sponsor of NSE, to help showcase new and exciting career paths for university students and to show the world that esports is here to stay."