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Video Game Lounge, E-Sports Complex Opens In Foxborough
The gaming center at Patriot Place has hundreds of video games, some of which are virtual reality, and an e-sports team.
FOXBOROUGH, MA — Patriot Place just got a new spot for video game enthusiast to play some games and see some of the world's best compete on the international stage. Kraft Sports and Entertainment has partnered with Helix eSports to open an 18,000 square-foot complex with more than 100 computers, 30 gaming consoles and high speed internet infrastructure.
The new complex also hosts the practice facility for the Boston Uprising, New England's professional gaming team that competes in the game "Overwatch."
Helix eSports opened Tuesday where the Showcase Live music venue used to be. It will be open to the public daily for social, school, competitive and casual gaming from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays.
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"We are thrilled to officially open the Helix eSports Center and welcome them to Patriot Place," Patriot Place Vice President Brian Earley said in a statement. "Helix's attention to the superior technology gamers are looking for make them an exciting addition and we look forward to having esports enthusiasts from across New England visit and enjoy this new facility."
Helix also partnered with gaming company Saber VR to offer immersive virtual reality games games for the whole family. There will also be educational programs for the next generation of virtual reality architects and developers. The new complex will offer school and recreational leagues as well as STEM, e-sports and vocational education opportunities for middle and high school students.
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"We are looking forward to beginning the next chapter of Helix eSports with our new flagship location at Patriot Place," Helix CEO Murphy Vandervelde said. "Working with world class brands like Kraft Sports & Entertainment and the Boston Uprising will enable us to continue to deliver a professional esports experience for everyone. We are excited to be the central hub for all things gaming and esports in New England."
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