ESPORTS students have started learning in their new bespoke gaming room at Reading College.
Designed with the British Esports Association and Endpoint Esports Ltd, the space features state-of-the-art equipment for playing, analysing and shout-casting.
Alex, a Reading College student who is studying an Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level 3 Extended Diploma, said: “The college has worked really hard to give us the state-of-the-art facilities that we need.
“I think we’re incredibly lucky to have it, the equipment is very good and these are by far the best computers in the college.”
Alex explained that every Wednesday they compete against other colleges.
“For now, that’s to qualify and the team with the highest points moves to the next stage,” he said.
“At the moment we’re trying to form teams and work out how to improve and hopefully one of our teams will improve and manage to get through.”
The course equips students with the skills to progress into the business of competitive gaming, coaching and event management.
It encourages learners to explore all areas of the industry including entrepreneurship, health, wellbeing and fitness for Esports players and events management.
Learners are also able to specialise in other modules including shout-casting, branding, video production and games design.
