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| Abbreviation | WESA |
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| Formation | May 13, 2016 [1] |
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ESL |
| Type | Sporting association |
| Purpose | To set rules and regulations for eSports [1] |
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The World Esports Association (WESA) is an esports association founded in 2016. After a year of development, it was founded by ESL along with nine esports teams. [2] Its founding members were Fnatic, Natus Vincere, Team EnVyUs, FaZe Clan, Virtus.pro, G2 Esports, North, Splyce, Mousesports, and Ninjas in Pyjamas. However, FaZe Clan dropped out of the organization just a day after it was unveiled due to fears of being locked in an exclusivity contract limiting the tournaments teams could play in. [3]
See also
- G7 Teams – similar organization that lasted from 2008 to 2010
- Professional Esports Association – similar organization of North American teams also founded in 2016
References
- ^ a b Campbell, Colin (13 May 2016). "The who, what and why of the World Esports Association". Polygon. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ a b Oelschlägel, Hans (13 May 2016). "Announcing the founding of WESA - the World Esports Association". ESL. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ Alex Walker. "Surprise, The World Esports Association Is Already In Trouble". Kotaku. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
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