Peguero’s friend, Jamie Connors, came from Pittston to play in the hookah lounge’s Madden tournament. It gives myself and the people who come to my business the opportunity to try this out.” ![]() Peguero continued: “This being the first tournament serves as a good test run. “I will certainly be hosting more sports-oriented video game tournaments like FIFA and NBA 2K, but I’m always open to new suggestions.” “I really hope with college classes starting in a week or two that they will come on down,” he said. Peguero is targeting the 17-to-25-year-old demographic. That’s why I used my business degree from Misericordia and started my own business.” “I realized a 9-to-5 wasn’t for me,” Peguero explained. The new business owner decided to open his lounge at 405 N. “The winner will get half the pot.”Įach game featured 3-minute quarters and had to be played on All-Madden difficulty, a harder, yet more realistic game setting. “We charged each player $10,” Peguero said. Among the popular choices were the Super Bowl 52 champion Philadelphia Eagles and Keystone state rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Players could pick any team they wanted and could switch teams if they advanced to the next round in the single-elimination tournament. ![]() With a dozen participants on hand for the video game tournament, there were a few rules and regulations to follow. I thought it would be a good way to bring in business and have a good time.” “There are a lot of Madden fanatics in the area. “I opened my business about a month-and-a-half ago,” said Ariel Peguero, owner of the New Smoke Hookah Lounge in Wilkes-Barre. One local business owner tried to use the enthusiasm for “Madden NFL 19” to raise his own profile in town by hosting a tournament Saturday. WILKES-BARRE - The newest installment of the EA Sports Madden NFL video game franchise was released Thursday, and it’s getting rave reviews from gamers all over the country. * This is article was sponsored by the Madden NFL 22 x HBCU Tournament.Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. I you know someone who should register for the tournament, tell them to click here to register: (Gaming Community Network), part of the GameSquare Esports group of companies, who will manage all operations including registration, online tournament execution, player communications, competitive integrity and a professional broadcast during the week of Super Bowl LVI. “We want to expand the League’s efforts to create inclusive opportunities for the next generation of talent with partners like EA providing not only a chance for students to compete, but also the chance to learn the business of football through practical learning and shadowing experiences.” “We are so thrilled to bring back this tournament for HBCU students and offer a once-in-a lifetime experience to come to Los Angeles during Super Bowl LVI Week,” said Natara Holloway, Vice President, Football Strategy at the NFL. ![]() Their match up will be available to watch on both the NFL YouTube and Twitch channels on February 12, 2022. The top two finalists will be playing for cash prizes at the NFL’s west coast headquarters located next to SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, home of Super Bowl LVI. The 16 finalists will also participate in an “experienceship” by spending time with the EA staff to engage them in various departments, and they will tour the NFL’s new west coast headquarters and shadow NFL leaders for a day to provide development and networking experiences to the students. Players can register to compete in the tournament at. The top 16 finalists will advance to compete in the NFL Madden x HBCU Showcase during Super Bowl Week in Los Angeles. 3, 2021, with limited slots for an online single elimination qualifier tournament on December 5, 2021. The goal is to inspire students at all 48 HBCU colleges and universities in the SWAC, MEAC, SIAC and CIAA conferences to get involved and represent their schools with competition and networking. Headlined with a competitive tournament and career development opportunities both on and off the field. On Monday, the National Football League announced its 2nd annual Madden NFL 22 x HBCU Tournament with EA to celebrate the impact of HBCUs.
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