Harrisburg University, the STEM-focused higher ed institution with campuses in the state capital as well as Center City Philadelphia, wants to help Harrisburg become a hub for esports.

Last August, 100 players from around the world tried out for one of 16 coveted spots on its varsity esports team, HU Storm. In September, it hosted 32 college esports teams from across the country for what it says was the “largest collegiate esports festival to date,” HUE Fest, organized by Northern Liberties’ own N3rd St. Gamers.

And earlier this month, the university inaugurated its latest investment into the world of esports: the HU Storm Practice Facility, a dedicated practice space for the team that features professional-grade gaming computers, 24-inch monitors and ergonomic gaming chairs.

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