By Associated Press - Sunday, January 20, 2019

HENNIKER, N.H. (AP) - New England College is going to open an Esports Arena for students who will compete against other colleges in the region in a variety of live-action online games.

A ribbon-cutting is planned Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Henniker college’s Simon Center.

Esports - competition using video games - has grown in popularity. New England College officials say it can build on the success of the school’s various degree programs, such as game design.



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