GameWorks Moving Tournaments and Events Online

GameWorks, Inc., an esports and entertainment company for millennials, teens and families with seven locations nationwide, announced today the launch of its new online gaming competition series, Quick Hits. GameWorks’ Quick Hits takes the entertainment leader’s extensive national esports community online to experience the same high-quality tournaments as when playing at one of its seven esports lounges within each of its venues. Initially, GameWorks’ Quick Hits will offer three games, including Super SMASH Bros. Ultimate, Street Fighter V Champion Edition and a racing series featuring the online racing platform iRacing. In the weeks to come, GameWorks plans to continually add … Continue reading GameWorks Moving Tournaments and Events Online

GameWorks Doubles Down on New Arcade Games

GameWorks, Inc., a full entertainment and dining experience for millennials, teens and families with seven locations nationwide, announced today its considerable investment in some of the most popular arcade games across all its venues. As a result of this corporatewide strategic initiative, GameWorks will now have among the largest collection of in-demand, licensed games available today. In keeping with its mission to ensure guests have fun and are able to play the most current games, GameWorks has added dozens of licensed interactive titles across all its venues. These include Big Buck HD, Injustice Arcade, Ticket Time and Cruis’n Blast, just … Continue reading GameWorks Doubles Down on New Arcade Games

GameWorks Distributing Free Glow Sticks To Keep Kids Safe on Halloween

GameWorks, Inc., a full entertainment and dining experience for millennials, teens and families with seven locations nationwide, announced today that it is donating approximately 20,000 glow sticks to help keep children safe and visible this Halloween. The glow sticks are being distributed to local law enforcement agencies, schools, events and community centers and programs in preparation for Halloween throughout the seven markets GameWorks serves nationwide. In addition, for those that choose to spend Halloween at a GameWorks venue, double tickets will be offered all day, meaning guests have the opportunity to earn redemption prizes much faster. Additionally, kids can eat … Continue reading GameWorks Distributing Free Glow Sticks To Keep Kids Safe on Halloween

Philip N. Kaplan Named CEO of GameWorks

GameWorks, Inc., a full entertainment and dining experience for families, teens and millennials with seven locations nationwide, announced today that ExWorks Capital has assumed full ownership of the Company and appointed new leadership. ExWorks has been a lender to GameWorks since 2017, and recently restructured its investment, giving it full control of the Company. Concurrent with the change in corporate ownership, Philip N. Kaplan was named chairman and chief executive officer. In this capacity, Kaplan will lead day-to-day business operations and direct the Company’s growth and expansion. Kaplan brings nearly 30 years of diverse business operational experience at both public … Continue reading Philip N. Kaplan Named CEO of GameWorks