Gamers Read Virtual .5k (500 m) Walk/Run/Sprint aimed to bring the gaming, cosplay, anime, and running communities and their families together to advocate for literacy, especially among youth in grades K-5. Literacy is a critical skill for success in society, and eSports careers such as game design & development, comic book creation, shoutcasti...

A total of 35 companies from the Georgia city were selected as recipients of the funds for their small businesses.  "Google is reportedly investing millions of dollars in Atlanta Black-owned businesses. ​ The tech giant has pledged to invest $2.35 million in tech startups in the city as part of its Black Founders ​ According to a press release...

Pharaoh's Conclave received $100K from Google for Startups Black Founders Fund  "The summer was marked by the collision of the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest over racial injustice, prompting the creation of the $5 million Google for Startups Black Founders Fund . The tech giant has now announced the startup Black businesses that will be th...

"It is imperative that we continue the work of creating opportunities that will allow our children to thrive in the generations to come," said PCX Co-Founder Erich Thomas. "Atlanta – Pharaoh's Conclave (PCX), Georgia's leading organization for diversity and inclusion in competitive video gaming, and the Thomas Family Fund are proud to announce a co...

LVL UP+ BREAKING INTO THE GAME INDUSTRY Level Up Your Game! We provide insight into how you can get into and work your way up in the gaming industry. With many stuck at home due to quarantine, now is the perfect time to use some of your free time to work toward your passions! Post Your Work on Discussion Boards If you're aspiring to be a part of th...

Compete. Build skills. Win Championships. If you're a gamer, come join our Youth Esports League. Teams will compete in local, regional, and national events. Practices and events are held at local eSports venues, such a 4o4 Esports, VS Realm ESports Arena, Gamers Xperience, and Johnson STEM Activity Center. Sign up today!

PCX is excited to announce that we've been accepted into the Microsoft for Startups program! Microsoft for Startups is a founder-first program that delivers the technology, goto-market and community benefits needed to catalyze startup success. PCX GO! has been selected as a new Stadium Neighborhoods Community Trust Fund (the Trust) Grantee! This aw...

Helping youth develop the skills they need to move from amateur to professional Taught by eSports industry experts, and brought to you by the connectors of the eSports ecosysstem (PCX), your child can explore the exciting and lucrative world of competitive video gaming (aka eSports). They can choose from Shout Casting, Comic Book design, or Game de...

"As we confront the effects of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Economic Development continues to work around the clock arming our partners with the resources they need to navigate these turbulent times. We're also maintaining our focus on unique growth opportunities with expanding industries to help ensure that the state remains well-positioned...

DreamHack announced that, due to the ongoing health and safety concerns in the world, and the interest of the safety and health of our players and staff, DreamHack Masters has been rescheduled and will move to an online format to fulfill our promise of bringing the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) community the world's best CS:GO action. Dr...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Camp LVL Up this June! Camp LVL Up features virtual instruction and mentoring provided by eSports professionals and curricula grounded in active learning and project-based learning. K-12 youth will explore the exciting world of eSports for 8 weeks from June 1, 2020 through July 24, 2020. Camp LVL Up feature...

Formed in 1995, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation promotes innovative solutions to transform the lives of youth and their families, seeking results that move communities beyond what seems possible today. The Foundation invests in education, parks and greenspace, youth development, community redevelopment, and the arts, and leads giving programs...

Catch & Release LLC is a game development studio based in North Carolina that is focused on compelling stories and innovative game design. 2015's narrative adventure "Star Billions" marked their first foray into game development, followed by 2018's "Cold Iron", a VR puzzle-shooter released on PS4/Steam, and now Rolling Hills, a friendly life si...

A new report released by the Georgia Game Developers Association revealed that the industry's statewide economic impact exceeded $830 million in 2018. In fact, the video game industry in general is growing so fast that some believe it will reach over $300 billion by 2025, according to Forbes. In Georgia, the video game industry employed more than 2...

Allied Esports will build a dedicated esports venue located inside the Mall of Georgia in Buford, Georgia, as part of its previously announced partnership with the Simon Property Group, according to an announcement made early Friday The facility will be a two-level, 13,000-square-foot facility located at The Village, which will facilitate regularly...

The Atlanta Sports Council (ASC) announced that it has formed the Atlanta Esports Alliance (AEA), a collective of local companies and industry professionals that will work together to try and bring more esports events and opportunities to the city. The ASC is a division of the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), and the Atlanta Esports Alliance will be a ...

PCX is excited to announce the relaunch of our website this month that will reflect our company's focus on pioneering esports education! We expose, engage, and prepare middle school and high school-aged youth to eSports career pathways. We accomplish in three ways: Educating parents/ guardians, educating youth, and educating society. EDUCATING PARE...

STEAMsport, Inc. is a 501-C3 non profit organization with the mission of providing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) exposure, engagement and education to youth living in underserved communities in a fun and competitive environment. Our goal is to break the cycle of generational poverty through accessible and effective STEAM ...

"On June 21, 2019 at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Pharaoh's Conclave delivered another standout event for the gaming community, the 3rd annual GA High School eSPORTS Invitational. This event wasn't just about a tournament that matched up Georgia's best in team and individual competitions fighting for prizes, grants, and scholarships. But wha...

VS Realm "VS Realm is dedicated towards building eSports leagues, hosting tournaments, and supporting the gamer community through console and PC rentals and retail. Console Gaming Need to train to elevate your gameplay from Casual to Pro? Come train with us and become unstoppable! PC Gaming Great Gaming PCs available to battle with a friend online ...