Golden 1 Center Houses A Dream Setup For Gamers
By Amanda Maxwell
The newly esports studio and video game paradise located inside Golden 1 Center is the first of its kind. This space includes an arcade machine consisting of 150+ classic games, kombucha and cold brew coffee on tap, and a DJ booth, just to name a few standout features.
Kings Guard, Sacramento’s resident NBA 2K League esports team, has made the studio their home since arriving this past April. Here’s a closer look at some of the fun the squad has been having this year and some special guests who have stopped by.
🎥 From hooping with 2Hype to moving into Kings Gaming House, let’s relive one epic welcome week 🙌 pic.twitter.com/KYifJCOTqd
— Kings Guard (@KingsGuardGG) April 20, 2018
In the studio with @KingsGuardGG. #SHAQramento 👑🎮 pic.twitter.com/lNSBqxqQjO
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 10, 2018
The team was also able to create some hilarious moments with NBA legend and Kings Guard General Manager Shaquille O’Neal in the full-service studio and green screen room right next door.
It's a Dad Joke kind of day with @shaq & @safiya4ya 😂😂😂#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/LSr31OdIpP
— Kings Guard (@KingsGuardGG) June 17, 2018
The facility will also serve as an amenity for touring acts visiting Sacramento’s world-class arena, such as comedians and artists. See what some of the local media in Sactown had to say about the state-of-the-art gaming lounge after stopping by to see it for themselves.
The Sacramento Kings created the first dedicated esports facility and content studio inside of a pro sports venue with this space in the @Golden1Center for Kings Guard Gaming pic.twitter.com/YJiiU2HiJ4
— Tim Newcomb (@tdnewcomb) April 3, 2018
To all the moms out there. Maybe 15 more minutes on the sticks tonight for the kids. Could land them here. @KingsGuardGG pic.twitter.com/bJ2j9K30ZL
— Joe Musso (@MooseOnAir) April 25, 2018
Tonight at 11pm on @ABC10 we'll take you to where the gaming magic happens 👾🎮As @KingsGuardGG tips off the inaugural @NBA2KLeague season in NYC, get a look at their super sweet digs inside the @Golden1Center! pic.twitter.com/HheaaMYRIl
— Lina Washington (@LWashingtonTV) May 2, 2018
Kombucha on tap, a DJ booth, 150+ classic arcade games, they even have the Nintendo 64 and Super Nintendo consoles... Check out this gamer’s paradise inside G1C. @ABC10
— Lina Washington (@LWashingtonTV) May 2, 2018
WATCH: https://t.co/Vx4eR4PDDB pic.twitter.com/xNuf9HnltW
For more on the studio and to take a look inside, click here.