Skillshot Media plans to open an esports center

Esports provider Skillshot Media has announced plans to create an esports gaming hub in Uptown Atlanta, a 47-acre, multi-functional community that is being rebuilt by Rubenstein Partners.

According to a press release, Skillshot will move its Alpharetta office and production studios to Uptown and will partner with Rubenstein to create a "new destination" for esports events in Atlanta. Skillshot's new space will also provide classroom and study space for local students.

HyperX has already been appointed as the official Skillshot peripheral partner at Uptown. Through the collaboration, HyperX will equip Skillshot with a range of products, including headsets, keyboards, mice and microphones.

Skillshot will partner with Rubenstein to use the 35,000-square-foot office atrium to become "Atlanta's premier esports venue." The atrium will be equipped to accommodate approximately 300-400 gamers and will feature a massive LED screen with new digital infrastructure to support live streaming.

Skillshot's presence within the center will serve as a production studio, collaborative learning center, and retail space. In addition to HyperX, Skillshot will work with "industry-leading gaming partners" to build the facility.

The Skillshot provider is affiliated with Atlanta Esports Alliance, a private division of the Atlanta Sports Council, the group responsible for securing applications for major sporting events such as the Olympic Games, Super Cup and FIFA World Cup.