GAMING platform AcadArena is teaming up with schools to come up with convertible student hubs for gaming or esports, with the first of its kind rising at the National University Laguna campus this month.
Dubbed the AcadArena Spaces, they are fully-equipped facilities that offer high-end PCs and a student lounge for study, play, and events, with a modular design that allows for customizable additions to fit the student community’s needs.
With dedicated support for student clubs, AcadArena Spaces provides more than just a computer laboratory for academic institutions; it creates vibrant programs for students.
AcadArena understands that esports and gaming have become a fundamental part of campus life, and is committed to creating the best environment for educators and students alike.
“We’ve always treated campuses as our partners in esports, thus when developing Spaces we focused on balancing the specific needs of a campus with the wants of esports athletes and student gamers,” said AcadArena Scholastic Partnerships Manager Atty. Isaiah San Miguel.
“AcadArena’s strong focus on developing student communities combined with our extensive experience in the esports industry makes us the perfect partner for campuses that are looking to start investing more in esports and gaming.”
Spaces are highly adaptable, and AcadArena is capable of transforming any classroom or computer laboratory into a dream esports facility, all white working with space and budget limitations.
A student lounge, a competition hub, a broadcast studio, and a mini-esports arena are all within the realm of possibility. A single classroom can be readily transformed into an esports competition hub where student athletes can train, scrim, and compete.
NU Laguna opted for a mixed-use Space to maximize all the physical space at its disposal.
The result was a classroom and learning center during the day that becomes a play area and mobile lounge after class hours.
AcadArena understands that each campus has its unique needs and challenges, which is why it is extremely flexible in developing Spaces that are tailored to the specific requirements of each campus.
“We’re proud to say that our approach has been well-received, and we’re already in talks with several other campuses interested in developing their unique AcadArena Space,” said AcadArena co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Hoang.
“We believe that the success of these Spaces is down to our ability to work closely with campus officials to understand the needs of their students and create Spaces that cater to those needs. Empowering people to be everyday heroes, AcadArena is devoted to developing and supporting student gamers across our network of 800 campuses and 100+ student clubs.
