Velocity Esports Headed for Downtown

Orlando was the perfect choice with its growing residential population and the opportunity to capitalize on the more than 74 million annual visitors to the region.

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Velocity Esports, the growing arcade and bar, will soon be opening a massive 14,788 square foot location in downtown Orlando at 434 N. Orange Ave, according to a recent report in Orlando Weekly

“As part of Velocity Esports’ expansion strategy into Florida, Orlando was the perfect choice with its growing residential population and the opportunity to capitalize on the more than 74 million annual visitors to the region,” Velocity Esports executive chairman Philip N. Kaplan said in a press release.

Defining themselves on the official website, the brand states that “Velocity is the ultimate entertainment destination. Our locations feature state-of-the-art esports lounges with the latest technology and professional level gaming chairs, a vast selection of arcade games, prizes, 100+ esports titles, and a fresh take on modern American and Mexican classics and craft cocktails and mocktails.”

“At select locations (Las Vegas and Newport/ Cincinnati), we will also offer additional entertainment options such as bowling. Our top priority is to consistently deliver on our brand promise – Great Games, Great Experience, Great Community.”

No opening date has yet been set.

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Paul Soto is a freelance writer. He is a graduate of UT-Austin and Syracuse University's MFA in Creative Writing. He lives between the U.S. and Portugal, where he is working on his first book.
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