Philadelphia will have a new youth esports program thanks to a partnership with local tournament organizer and facility operator Nerd Street Gamers. Through the new partnership, Philly Parks & Rec will launch a multi-phase program which includes an upcoming NBA 2K tournament exclusive to Parks & Rec participants which will use local recreation centers as […]
Become The Ultimate Street Fighter With BattleCon: War Of Indines
Every so often a classic game lands on my desk and I am reminded of the rich variety of tabletop titles there are out there. BattleCon: War of Indines is one such game. Originally released ten years ago, this fourth edition rings the bell for a new round. Described as a two-player standalone dueling card […]
Nerd Street Gamers hires Jonathon Oudthone as Director of National Programming – Esports Insider
Esports infrastructure company Nerd Street Gamers (NSG) has announced the hiring of Jonathon Oudthone as its Director of National Programming. Oudthone will be responsible for the development of live events across North America alongside establishing new revenue generation opportunities. RELATED: Complexity and Nerd Street Gamers announce 2021 VALORANT Invitational John Fazio, CEO and Founder of Nerd Street Gamers, spoke […]
Street Fighter Alpha: An oral history
In the early ’90s, Capcom was starting to develop a reputation. In a world before games became services, the company had a thing for incremental upgrades. It started small, with Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition. The idea that designed itself. Millions of fans wanted to play as the bosses, and Street Fighter 2 had been […]
Street Fighter 6, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Power Stone named in massive Capcom leak
The Capcom data breach has only worsened as the company’s release schedule for the next few years is made public. Earlier this week, a large amount of information concerning Capcom’s projects was leaked online, as a result of a severe data breach. Now even more has been shared online, including what could very well be […]
Nerd Street Gamers and Five Below open three new facilities – Esports Insider
Philadelphia-based Nerd Street Gamers and specialty discount store chain Five Below have opened dedicated esports facilities in three new locations. Two of the three facilities located in Georgetown, Texas, and Philadelphia are connected to Five Below stores as part of a pre-existing deal. RELATED: Nerd Street Gamers to open esports campus in Philadelphia Joel Anderson, CEO of Five Below, spoke […]
Street Fighter V's Next DLC Fighter Is Dan Hibiki
The over-confident, obnoxious Dan Hibiki has returned to the ever-expanding world of Street Fighter V. In this new preview trailer, you can see his entire moveset which includes signature abilities like his Ryu-inspired fireball. Street Fighter fans consider Hibiki to be a weak, spoof-character, but the new gameplay footage looks to prove all of Hibiki’s doubters wrong. Dan Hibiki arrives this winter and […]
Street Fighter V's Next DLC Fighter Is Dan Hibiki
The over-confident, obnoxious Dan Hibiki has returned to the ever-expanding world of Street Fighter V. In this new preview trailer, you can see his entire moveset which includes signature abilities like his Ryu-inspired fireball. Street Fighter fans consider Hibiki to be a weak, spoof-character, but the new gameplay footage looks to prove all of Hibiki’s doubters wrong. Dan Hibiki arrives this winter and […]
Nerd Street Gamers to open esports campus in Philadelphia – Esports Insider
Philadelphia-based Nerd Street Gamers has announced that it plans to open what it claims is the “world’s first esports industry campus.” Known as “The Block,” the 40,000 square-foot facility will become the new headquarters of the esports infrastructure company. RELATED: Nerd Street Gamers connects with Comcast Business Alongside acting as the headquarters for Nerd Street Gamers, The […]
Street Fighter V And PUBG Are September's PlayStation Plus Games
Next month, PlayStation Plus subscribers are invited to partake in one-on-one and one-on-ninety-nine battles. Both Street Fighter V and Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds can be downloaded and played for free starting on September 1. You’ll have until October 5 to download both of these excellent games. For Street Fighter V, Sony is introducing a number of […]