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Esports in Georgia

esports_in_georgiaWith the global esports economy expected to cross the billion-dollar threshold by 2020, the world is gaming – and Georgia is on the front lines. 

Broadly recognized as the esports capital of the nation, Atlanta is one of the top cities in the U.S. for gamers. The city hosts numerous gaming and digital entertainment events throughout the year, including DreamHack – the world’s largest digital festival which hosts a series of events around the world and attracts over 39,000 gaming and esports enthusiasts annually. The event in Atlanta every November propels gamers into a twenty-hours-a-day, three-day weekend series of competitions and tournaments.

Georgia’s colleges and universities also train a robust pipeline of talent for careers in the digital entertainment and gaming industries. In 2019, the Technical College System of Georgia’s gaming-related programs received 87 awards and distinctions and, to date, has graduated more than 5,000 students in cyber or gaming degrees. Additionally, Georgia is one of the few states where esports is a sanctioned high school competition.

With 12,000 direct and indirect jobs in digital entertainment, Georgia makes a $550 million economic impact in the digital entertainment industry every year.

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Who's Gaming in Georgia

Georgia is home to many of the world’s leading gaming companies and esports teams: 

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Other gaming companies in Georgia:

Adult Swim Launch Media Network
AGS/Cadillac Jack, Inc. Mad Elf Software
AMD Gaming Mobile Magic Developers
Artistic Image Mowgli LLC
B1nary Tuxedo Mpact Games
BeyondZ Interactive Media Neutrino Gaming
Binary Sparks Studio NR, UTD
Cartoon Network Peas Corp
CCP North America, Inc. Persuasive Games
Cellbloc Studios Playa
Drowning Monkeys Products for Robots Inc.
Electrotank PulseWorks
Eyes Wide Games Puzzles by Joe
Games that Work Shiny Bolt LLC
Gideon Games Inc Silly Monkey International
Greater Good Games Skelefactor
Holistic Design Smartfolks
Intralot Interactive Soverance
IS3D Sports Challenge Network
ISO Interative LLC Thrust Interactive
Kaneva Visioneering Games
Ker-Chunk Games, LLC Zobee
Kiz Studios  

 

Esports Helps Georgia Students Level Up for Jobs of the Future: Video

Contributing more than $750 million annually to the state’s economy, esports is big business in Georgia. Thanks to strong partnerships and support at the state and local levels, Georgia’s esports industry has grown exponentially over the past year. Some of the biggest beneficiaries of this growth are Georgia students. For more details, check our blog post.

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Georgia Uniquely Positioned for Future of Game Development in Wake of Esports, Gaming Explosion During COVID-19

During COVID-19, esports saw new growth, and a new Georgia Institute of Technology study was released validating that Georgia’s esports ecosystem will continue to flourish in the coming years. For more details, check our blog post.

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ESPORTS WEEK – NOV. 11-17, 2019

Each November, Georgia honors the gaming community and celebrates Esports Week, culminating in the annual DreamHack competition in Atlanta.

Get involved and celebrate with us!

  • Esports Summit presented by Skillshot – Nov. 14-15, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center 
    • Titans of the entertainment industry will discuss upcoming trends and projections for the future of esports.
    • The summit will include keynote addresses from two leading esports companies and comprehensive education opportunities and presentations across the entire sports ecosystem – from game publishers, brand sponsors, team organizations, tournament organizers, educators and investors.
    • The event will also include a tour of two Atlanta-based facilities and a behind-the-scenes-tour of live event esports production and competition during the Hi-Rez Expo World Championships at DreamHack Atlanta
  • DreamHack Atlanta 2019 – Nov. 15-17, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center
    • Atlanta celebrates the 25th Anniversary of DreamHack and will bring more than 25,000 gamers and esports enthusiasts to the weekend-long event.
    • Events will include esports competitions, exhibitions, live music and creative competitions broadcast to millions of viewers around the world.
    • Tickets will be donated to military families and local high school esport teams.
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