High School Smash Ultimate Tournament – Live to Serve Fundraiser – $1,180 Raised
During our High School Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament held at Montgomery Community College, we were able to raise $1,180 for Live to Serve with the assistance of Boston Scott & the Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League. Live to Serve is a non-profit organization founded by Leonard "Jay" Kennedy that is dedicated to the care and needs of low-income individuals, single mothers, veterans, children, and seniors. We are incredibly ecstatic to be able to give back to our local community and work with great members of the Esports circuit to make this happen. If you are still interested in supporting Live to…
by Lily Yim
Boston Scott – Attending MC3 High School SSBU Event
The legendary Boston Scott - Running back for the Philadelphia Eagles will be attending the Philly Esports High School Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fundraiser Tournament on April 9th at the Montgomery County Community College Campus. We're incredibly honored to be able to join forces to provide a fun educational experience for High School Students with a passion for Esports. This event is a Fundraiser for a local Non-Profit called Live to Serve. Live to Serve is a non-profit organization, founded by Leonard "Jay" Kennedy, inspired to impact and care for the needs of low-income individuals, single mothers, veterans, children, and…
by Lily Yim
Arcadia University’s Athletics Program Sponsors The All Abilities Program (IDEATE)
We’re excited to announce that Arcadia University’s Athletics Program has partnered with us and IDEATE for the All Abilities Program; a dedicated educational Esports experience for all abilities members of the Philadelphia community.IDEATE is a program within Resources for Human Development that supports job seekers to break the cycle of poverty by providing highly vulnerable and underserved individuals personalized-tailored pathways to careers using technology and community engagement. Through this program, IDEATE will lead in opening another door of opportunity to the esports/gaming circuit. IDEATORs will be joined by GROWTH day service and Shining Through residents. Both programs are also part…
by Lily Yim
Kidas Partners with Philly Esports – MC3 High School Super Smash Ultimate Tournament
Philly Esports will be partnering with Kidas for the Montgomery County Community College High School Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament this upcoming year. We at Philly Esports value keeping our community a safe space for all competitive gamers to come together and compete. However, especially within recent years, there hasn’t been a dedicated way to moderate younger gamers. Kidas provides a tool to help identify and address any dangerous situations that children may encounter while interacting with others in video games. From cyberbullying to predatory behavior, this affordable software will analyze the child’s activity 24/7 through voice communication as well…
by Lily Yim
Philadelphia Gamers reflect on how John Madden provided inspiration, opportunity & growth in the Gaming Community
Despite the loss of John Madden - the Legendary football goliath turned videogame household name; many have taken the time to reflect on the importance of Esports & the journey its undergone. Through his incredible contributions and achievements, his name will stay imprinted throughout several generations to come. Adam C. Nelson - CEO of Philly Esports had the pleasure of speaking to 6abc Action News on behalf of Philly-based gamers - read the article HERE to learn more! https://6abc.com/john-madden-video-games-esports-game/11403225/
by Lily Yim
High School Esports Program Returns! (Philly Esports x LULAC x TAP Esports Center)
We at Philly Esports are pleased to announce the return of our after-school educational program for high school students with the help of LULAC & TAP Esports Center. This program utilizes Esports as the main conductor for improving teamwork, communication and to inspire & introduce students to the many opportunities within the professional circuit. By exploring a variety of titles, students can expect to delve further into the Esports world with hands-on personalized teaching. The program started on the 1st of December and will run for 8 weeks on every recurring Wednesday at the TAP Esports Center located at 924…
by Lily Yim
Philly Esports Partners with Dauntless Snacks!
Philly Esports is excited to announce that we’ve officially partnered with Dauntless Snacks - A veteran-owned snack stick business! Dauntless Snacks make delicious, 100% grass-fed beef sticks that are nutritious and sugar-free. Whether you're on the go or gaming at home, Dauntless Snacks has you covered. Adam Nelson, CEO of Philly Esports says, "We are proud to partner with Dauntless Snacks as another Veteran owned business. There should be a focus on creating healthy alternative snacks, especially for gamers and esports athletes. This partnership is only one of many steps we plan to take to encourage healthy and positive habits…
by Lily Yim
Philly Esports becomes The Center Ring Podcast’s Title Sponsor
We at Philly Esports are pleased to announce that we’re the official title sponsor of The Center Ring Podcast - A one-stop spot for your latest Esports & Gaming news. Tim Krajewski, host of TCR says, “We’ve known Adam and his team over at Philly Esports for some time now. What started out with Adam introducing himself as a listener has turned into a great friendship both personally and professionally.“ He continues, “When the opportunity presented itself to have Philly Esports as the show’s title sponsor it felt like a no-brainer. Over the last year and a half, we have…
by Lily Yim
Philly Esports Summer Series Announcement
Philly Esports is pleased to announce the Summer Series! This huge event will feature Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Rocket League, and our very first Valorant tournament with a prize pool of over $3000. Each game will have two individual series where the top 4 teams compete in a championship. In the event a team finishes in the top 4 of series 1, and places top 4 again in series 2, the slot for the championship will go to the next team down in the ranking. The dates for each series and championship is as follows: COD: COLD…
by Lily Yim
Esports & Career Choices
Many dream of working in a career that inspires them. However, unlike most traditional career choices whose paths are straight cut - esports is in its own niche. There are several avenues to take, and oftentimes many get discouraged as there’s not a bonafide way to secure a spot in the industry. Most of the coverage regarding esports is predominantly around the competitive gaming aspect centered around the players. While being a professional player is a viable option, many forget that other career options are available outside of the spotlight. Esports organizations like most, have several people who are essential…
by Lily Yim