Esports Arrives in Bucks County

Metro Esports, an esports lounge and technology-based education center in Bucks County will open on February 26. Located at 1388 Street Road in Warminster PA, this 7,000 square-foot facility features 20 gaming computers (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch), 10 flat screen televisions and two virtual reality rooms. It also has a virtual reality (VR) escape room and a VR driving experience, complete with NASCAR Racing and VR Roto chairs. Recognizing COVID-19 safety as a priority, the facility will operate at a limited occupant capacity, while observing CDC guidelines and protocols within the center.

The facility will host regular amateur and professional esports tournaments, leagues, teams, and events across a variety of games and genres. In addition, Metro Esports has a state-of-the-art studio for those interested in creating podcasts, live streams or exploring broadcast or music engineering.

Shaon Berry, owner of Metro Esports is a Bucks County resident and was a leading youth sports executive. Berry spent the last ten years creating high-profile programs and events tailored to college student-athletes, many of which were televised on the NFL, CBS, and ESPN television networks. Berry saw an opportunity in esports, since not everyone has the athletic ability to compete at the college or professional level.

“I transitioned from traditional sports to esports, because this multi-billion-dollar tech industry offers incredible career promise for any and all young teens and adults,” said Berry. “You can be a superstar in so many different categories from pro-gamer, programmer, game designer, engineer, streamer, organizer, team owner and so much more. When you combine education and esports, your possibilities are endless.”

In addition to being a venue for esports, Metro’s goal is to bridge the STEM/STEAM gap by offering a variety of affordable technology-based courses. Classes are available online and in-person for students age 12 and up. The courses are taught by college professors and industry experts and are designed to be completed in four months, giving students access to technology education in less time than a traditional university course of study. Students who complete courses at Metro Esports will receive an

Industry-recognized certificate and introductions to partner companies, such as Comcast, Microsoft, Logitech and SAP for internship opportunities. For more information about Metro Esports, visit metroesports.gg and follow @metroesportsus on Instagram.