eSports is on the rise and ensuring its integrity has become of paramount importance. We speak with Ian Smith on his work as Commissioner at the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC). We discuss the difference between integrity in eSports and traditional sports; how eSports have been impacted by COVID19; and whether this young industry should be regulated.
Note: this episode has been registered before the ESIC announcement on the results of the investigation on the abuse of a bug in CS:GO’s spectator mode.