Philadelphia Fusion owner Comcast Spectacor is investing in N3rd Street Gamers, a Philly amateur esports network.
Comcast Spectacor is interested in using N3rd Street Gamers as a “national framework” for in-person esports competition and player development. Aspiring esports players will benefit from the partnership using the “soon-to-be announced network of events” designed to elevate amateur talent.
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“We are thrilled to continue our growth in esports through this partnership with N3rd Street Gamers,” Comcast Spectacor CEO Dave Scott said in a statement. John [Fazio, N3rd Street Gamers president] and his team have formulated a strong growth strategy, and we anticipate this investment will fuel not only our advancement, but the continued development of esports as whole.”
A thriving amateur scene is essential in the continued growth of the Overwatch Leagues and its participating teams. New players will need to be developed and supported to keep the talent pipeline moving; without it, growth could become stagnant quickly. Partnerships of this kind are a way to encourage continued player investment in the scene.
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Comcast Spectacor team,” Fazio said. “Their expertise provides a unique and powerful opportunity to expand N3rd Street Gamers’ offerings to gamers and aspiring esports athletes across the country. All of the hard work our team has put in feels incredibly validated by Comcast Spectacor’s support and investment.”
Specific event details have not been announced just yet.
