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Many of us have already set our resolutions for 2021. It’s a challenging time, since we are still (or should be still) socially distancing and trying our best to avoid crowded places like restaurants and gyms. “Go to the gym” isn’t as reasonable a goal as it was in the past. But we’re managing. Outside of LANs going dormant for … Read More

As the calendar tips into 2021, plenty of the turmoil 2020 became known for has continued into the new year. In esports, that means leagues that have no idea when they will be able to resume with in-person events and constantly shifting schedules. For esports fans, it’s a tough challenge to stay on top of what, when and where to … Read More

December 11, 2020 – Nerd Street Gamers, the national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers, is proud to welcome Jonathon Oudthone as the Director of National Programming. Jonathon joins the Nerds after leading Esports Stadium Arlington (ESA) as President for two years. Esports Stadium Arlington was a venue partner with Nerd Street for … Read More

Rising Stars and Seasoned Pros to Compete in First VALORANT Tournament of 2021 FRISCO, Texas – December 9, 2020 – Complexity Gaming, one of North America’s most elite and longest-standing esports organizations, today announced a partnership with Nerd Street Gamers to host the Complexity VALORANT Invitational powered by Nerd Street Gamers. Taking place on January 9-10, the event will feature … Read More

PHILADELPHIA – December 7, 2020 – Nerd Street Gamers, the national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers, and Butler University have partnered to host virtual esports winter camps. With sessions from December 14 through January 8, Camp Localhost gives gamers ages 10-18 the opportunity to participate in a week-long online esports camp focusing … Read More

Riot’s inaugural tournament will introduce two co-streaming partners, Ninja and TSM Myth, and crown the first VALORANT regional champion This Thursday, December 3 marks the beginning of VALORANT First Strike: North America, a four-day, cut-throat tournament featuring the region’s top eight teams, all vying for a piece of the $100,000 prize pool and title of North America’s first VALORANT champion.  … Read More

With the holiday season under way, it is time to start putting together our gaming wish lists. 2020 was an excellent year for games, and it was perfect timing as many of us were relegated to the confines of home during this awful and still ongoing pandemic. Looking to fill even more time in isolation? Here are some of the … Read More

Tune in to watch on Thursday, November 26 beginning at 12pm PT at https://www.twitch.tv/nerdstgamers LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 24, 2020 – Today, an all-star roster of electronic music talent, professional athletes and gamers have announced “Friendsgiving In Verdansk”, a Call of Duty battle royale extravaganza streaming live on Thursday, November 26. Beginning at 12pm PT, fans can tune in to … Read More

College basketball is known for the game’s propensity for Cinderella stories. Small schools no one has ever heard of take down major programs filled with top recruits every single year in March Madness. While the bracket of all brackets crowns a champion in the end of the year, the beginning of the year features tournaments of its own and the … Read More

With 2020 winding down, the Super Smash Bros. Melee season will have one of the biggest events of the year in Smash Summit 10 Online, hosted by Beyond the Summit. The tournament, boasting a $10,000 prize pool, will take place over four days, November 19-22, and will feature an eclectic mix of established veteran players as well as some exciting … Read More