"It gives power to the nerds, and I'm all about that."
University of North Florida computer science major Jacob Yoast has traveled to esports tournaments in Connecticut, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Orlando for the thrill of teams facing off in video game contests that put a premium on strategizing together.
"It's electric," said Yoast, who is president of the UNF Esports Club. "It's insane the amount of people you meet and the time you spend with all these like-minded people from all across the world."
Those tournaments could come to Jacksonville after UNF opens it own gaming arena in the fast-growing, multibillion dollar world of esports.
Mayor Donna Deegan was on the campus Tuesday to sign legislation approved by City Council that will provide $3 million to UNF for launching an esports arena in the John A. Delaney Student Union building.
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