GLG Lounge Announcement In the News!
In February GLG announced the development of the first gaming lounge in downtown Rochester, NY at Innovation Square!
GLG was featured in several news channels and radio stations in the Rochester region. Check out the following articles and interviews of GLG’s founder, Ben Garvey.
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Interview By: Robert Bell
“Great Lakes Gaming plans to open a state-of-the-art video gaming entertainment facility April 20. The 3,400-square-foot space will offer dynamic views of downtown on the 22nd floor of 100 S. Clinton Avenue, the former Xerox Tower.“
News Break & Rochester First
Interview By: Mackenzie Mislan
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“CEO Ben Garvey says Great Lakes Gaming wants to create a space that attracts serious gamers with a luxury experience. He describes it as a country club for gaming.“
Channel 13 News
By WHAM
“The space overlooks downtown Rochester and features a dozen high-end PC stations, two private streaming booths, three couch console setups, and a cafe for gamers.“
GRE - Rochester First
Interview By: Mark Gruba
“The target date for a grand opening is April 20 and Garvey said Great Lakes Gaming will provide a unique experience for gamers… Esports is a global phenomenon. Garvey said Rochester was the perfect place to launch his dream.“
News 10 WHEC
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“Great Lakes Gaming hosted a pop-up showcase in the Innovation Square lobby in Downtown Rochester Tuesday.
The business features PC stations, private streaming booths, couch console set-ups and a cafe—and it all comes with a view of Downtown Rochester from the 22nd floor.“
WXXI News
Interview By: Randy Gorbman
“A recent RIT graduate is getting ready to open a new business at Innovation Square, a downtown Rochester complex that includes the former Xerox Tower building.“
Business Herald Online
“Great Lakes Gaming (GLG) is set to open a new state-of-the-art video gaming entertainment facility serving the region’s fast growing esports community.“
User Walls / EIN Press Wire
“A fully charged gaming experience with sweeping views of the city: The 3,400-square-foot space overlooking downtown on the 22nd floor will feature 12 high-end PC stations, two private streaming booths, three couch console setups, and a cafe with fresh food and drink for members and guests.“
Club & Resorts Business
Article By Joe Barks
“GLG’s website promotes membership in “The Gaming Country Club” through a separate page (https://www.glgaminglounges.com/glgcc). “Become a GLGCC Member and receive premium access to select GLG events and every free-entry event, and more!” the page says. “Reserve your Little Bit of Glory now!”
The memberships offered include Lounge Memberships for $100/month that grant unlimited access to the PC stations, streaming booths and couch console setups, along with four guest passes.“
Other Posts & Announcements:
Gamers Intelligence Twitter Post [Link Here]
Alaska Lakes Daily News [Link Here]
Comunidad Axxess [Link Here]
Democrat & Chronicle Twitter [Link Here]
RIT Magic Spell Studios Twitter [Link Here]
Rochester Institute of Technology Twitter [Link Here]
WROC 8 Twitter & Facebook [Twitter Link Here] - [Facebook Link Here]
Alley Peters News 8 Twitter [Link Here]
