Today rakaka.se released news of Swedens brand new eSports Federation Project. The Project will be headed by GoodGame, with the intention of increasing the represting and uniting Swedish gamers all around the country. With the help of CPL, WSVG, and ESWC this federation will do everything in its power to aid in the gamers under its roof.

Membership to GoodGame is completely free and benefits to joining include buying tickets to DreamHack before the official ticket release as well as other events. Members will also include a Players License for participation in key tournaments around the world. The press release also features a series of statements from well known gamers and CEOs praising this brand new federation.

Official Press Release:

GOODGAME BECOMES SWEDEN’S E-SPORT FEDERATION!
Goodgame will organize E-sport practitioners in order to represent the interest of its members. The National Federation will work to give E-sport the status as an official sport, an e-sport Minister, increased media coverage and an increased status. As a non-profit-making association, Goodgame is able to offer to its’ members contribution for travel, coaching, mentorship, boot camps and a lot more.

Membership in Goodgame is free. Member benefits include; buying tickets to DreamHack before the official ticket release and other events; receiving a Players License for participation in prestigious tournaments such as The Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL), E-Sports World Cup (ESWC), World Series of Video Games (WSVG); to name a few.

"We will build the Swedish E-sport scene together with everyone that wants to get involved. It is important to remember that we represent the views of all practitioners of E-sports. This gives everyone a chance to be a part of the future of E-sports."
- Martin Bergvall, Chairman of Goodgame

"We see it as of the utmost importance that there is an independent, non-profit-making and democratic national Federation that assumes the role of handling the greatest and most revolutionary cultural manifestation today."
- David Garpenståhl, CEO E-sport Entertainment Group AB

"We who work with DreamHack as an arena for E-sports, see it as a key step to be able to lift this sport to a new level. Together with a National Federation we have every chance in the world to accomplish this! We really like this initiative!"
- Martin Öjes, DreamHack

"It is crucial for the development of the gaming industry globally, to have such an organization in Sweden. Since Sweden has been in the fore front of E-sports for over 10 years, this is a natural next step."
- Matt Ringel, President of World Series of Video Games'

"The need for an organization that pro-actively works with Gaming and E-sports issues is enormous. This is a giant leap for E-sports."
- Iffe, Coach Team Sweden and owner of Inferno Online

"Finally! It’s really cool that we now have an organization that speaks for all Gamers!"
- SpawN, Team Captain Team Sweden and SK player

"Sweden has been at the forefront of E-sports for many years and we are encouraged by this new initiative that should help elevate the sports status and provide pro-gamer benefits. The CPL fully supports this effort and hopes that other western countries launch similar programs to further develop esports at a global scale."
Angel Munoz, Founder and President CPL

"eSports is growing around the globe and both, SK-Gaming and G7 are more than happy to support Goodgame where possible. Sweden is such a strong eSports nation and therefore needs a strong federation. Though based in Germany we have strong boundaries to Sweden. We are looking forward to what Goodgame will bring to eSport in Sweden. "
- Alexander Müller, Managing Director SK-gaming and spokesman of G7 Teams

"Again the Swedish are ahead in e-sports. Hope I can use the model in Brazil to be part of an International Federation in the near future."
- Paulo Velloso, Owner Partner - MiBr, Brazil

"Goodgame is important for the further development of esports, especially for those who are part of the gaming community, I wish Goodgame good luck."
-Patrick Wang, CEO Pro-Gamer League(PGL), China

Sources:
Rakaka.seESReality.com