Philadelphia eSports firm introduces young gamers to variety of professions in the industry

N3rd Street Gamers' Griffin Landesberg, far right, keeps a watchful eye on the kids in the e-sports camp at N3rd Street Gamers in Philadelphia, Pa. on July 25, 2018. (Elizabeth Robertson/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

PHILADELPHIA: The campers' day starts outside, doing exercises, stretches and team-building games. 

Once they're loose and communicating, they head back inside to get into their assigned teams and scrimmage. The air is thick with concentration as counsellors oversee the digital combat, punctuated by an occasional shout of excitement or frustration.