Like every company with a storefront-based model, Nerd Street Gamers (NSG) has had to make some changes to its operation during the worldwide coronavirus crisis.

The company launched out of Northern Liberties with its first Localhost station — a space for IRL gaming competitions — a few years ago. Quickly, it grew: In 2017, SeventySix Capital invested in the company, and shortly after, investments from Comcast Spectacor and Five Below followed.

Heading into 2020, NSG had helped cement Philly as a hub for esports, and make gaming events and tournaments a regular occurrence. But as the coronavirus pandemic shut down most in-person events indefinitely, the company has had to pivot.

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