The North East is making a bid to take a lead in the fast growing esports sector after sealing a deal to bring a centre of excellence for computer gaming to the region.
The British Esports Association (BEA) - the national body for esports - is to open a performance and education campus at Riverside Sunderland which aims to support the next generation of talent in gaming in the UK.
BEA has acquired a former car dealership next to the Stadium of Light, where it will establish its National Esports Performance Campus.
