Pharaoh’s Conclave News

PCX GO! was excited to present the Youth Esports League National Championship & Conference. This 2-day conference prepared youth for esports careers in the eSports and gaming industries by exposing the entry points to esports careers, introducing K-12 youth, their families, educators, and youth workers to the esports industry, and showcasing th...

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out our new podcast, GAMeFi! The podcast where we talk all things gaming, art, music, esports, and film with the Black and Brown folks creating and innovating. Jerry Lawson Black History Round Table: Karen Lawson and Anderson Lawson. Dr Jakita Thomas and Erich Thomas of Pharaohs Conclave reminisce about how gami...

The Black Collegiate Gaming Association's purpose is to pivot black and women of color college students into the overall gaming industry, not only as consumers, but as contributors. They strive to build-up students that will be prepared to interview and become a part of the gaming industry both on the competitive and corporate level. They will aide...

We're so excited to announce the launch of our podcast, GAMeFi! The podcast where we talk all things gaming, art, music, esports, and film with the Black and Brown folks creating and innovating. You can watch our first podcast below and be sure to stay tuned!

"Dr. Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College and video game company Pharaoh's Conclave, announced the Ronald Floyd Thomas Center for eSports and Innovation center during a "wall breaking" ceremony Tuesday. Both James and Pharaoh's Conclave owners, Erich and Jakita Thomas smashed a sledgehammer into the future center's wall to officially begi...

"We were so excited to be on 102.6 The Situation's Morning Show at Morris Brown College! It was an awesome experience to get to sit down and talk about our journey through gaming and how we have been working to pioneer esports education and prepare youth for esports careers. Take a minute to tune in and listen to learn all the exciting things PCX i...

The DoorDash Game Design Challenge is an opportunity for individuals to design a mobile game about some aspect of food (e.g., delivery, sustainability, nutrition, etc.). Now is your chance to win your share of $35,000.00 in scholarships and prizes. In addition to scholarships and prizes, winners in each division (Mini, Junior, Youth, and Minority S...

Gamers Read Virtual .5k (500 m) Walk/Run/Sprint aimed to bring the gaming, cosplay, anime, and running communities and their families together to advocate for literacy, especially among youth in grades K-5. Literacy is a critical skill for success in society, and eSports careers such as game design & development, comic book creation, shoutcasti...

A total of 35 companies from the Georgia city were selected as recipients of the funds for their small businesses.  "Google is reportedly investing millions of dollars in Atlanta Black-owned businesses. ​ The tech giant has pledged to invest $2.35 million in tech startups in the city as part of its Black Founders ​ According to a press release...

Pharaoh's Conclave received $100K from Google for Startups Black Founders Fund  "The summer was marked by the collision of the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest over racial injustice, prompting the creation of the $5 million Google for Startups Black Founders Fund . The tech giant has now announced the startup Black businesses that will be th...

"It is imperative that we continue the work of creating opportunities that will allow our children to thrive in the generations to come," said PCX Co-Founder Erich Thomas. "Atlanta – Pharaoh's Conclave (PCX), Georgia's leading organization for diversity and inclusion in competitive video gaming, and the Thomas Family Fund are proud to announce a co...

LVL UP+ BREAKING INTO THE GAME INDUSTRY Level Up Your Game! We provide insight into how you can get into and work your way up in the gaming industry. With many stuck at home due to quarantine, now is the perfect time to use some of your free time to work toward your passions! Post Your Work on Discussion Boards If you're aspiring to be a part of th...

Compete. Build skills. Win Championships. If you're a gamer, come join our Youth Esports League. Teams will compete in local, regional, and national events. Practices and events are held at local eSports venues, such a 4o4 Esports, VS Realm ESports Arena, Gamers Xperience, and Johnson STEM Activity Center. Sign up today!

PCX is excited to announce that we've been accepted into the Microsoft for Startups program! Microsoft for Startups is a founder-first program that delivers the technology, goto-market and community benefits needed to catalyze startup success. PCX GO! has been selected as a new Stadium Neighborhoods Community Trust Fund (the Trust) Grantee! This aw...

Helping youth develop the skills they need to move from amateur to professional Taught by eSports industry experts, and brought to you by the connectors of the eSports ecosysstem (PCX), your child can explore the exciting and lucrative world of competitive video gaming (aka eSports). They can choose from Shout Casting, Comic Book design, or Game de...