As our world and community face the challenges of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) together, we wanted to share what we've always done (and some new efforts) to keep our guests and team safe and healthy everyday. What We've Always Done Disinfect every controller, mouse, mousepad, keyboard, headset, desk, menu, and chair after every single use. (Fun fact, in 2019 we used … Continue reading Our commitment to your well-being now and always.
How to Create the Ideal Gaming Room Setup at Home
Gaming is a great way to have some fun, relax, and work on your eye-hand coordination. Whether you’re new to gaming or consider yourself a seasoned pro, it’s important to have the right setup if you plan to game for hours at a time. From the right chair to the right tech and equipment, there are … Continue reading How to Create the Ideal Gaming Room Setup at Home
All Ages at Skokie…until 9pm
Ignite Skokie opened its doors on December 19th, 2018, in what we dubbed an "Open Beta." We implemented some new concepts and needed to test them out, but also needed to charge full price AND have an excuse for when things didn't go right. You know... an open beta. We added booze, table side service, … Continue reading All Ages at Skokie…until 9pm
Grassroots Esports – Overwatch Chicago
Starting any project from nothing is always challenging and a grassroots esports scene is no different. Many competitive players are passionate about their favorite games and love the opportunity to meet other local players and compete with one another. Esports at a global level has been booming, making now more than ever a great time … Continue reading Grassroots Esports – Overwatch Chicago
Fighting Game Meetups
There are some big changes coming to Mix-Up Mondays at Ignite Gaming Lounge! For starters, we're dropping the name 'Mix-up Mondays' to adopt Fighting Game Community Meetups or FGC Meetups for short. We're rebranding for several reasons: The fighting game scene is constantly evolving by adding new games and dropping old ones. We want to include EVERY … Continue reading Fighting Game Meetups
A Letter About Our Increased Prices
Hey Igniters. On November 16th, our rates are increasing by a buck or two across the board. It’s been a long while since we’ve adjusted our prices and we’ve always tried to keep them super reasonable, but alas, they must go up. We’re proud of some of the things we were able to do for you … Continue reading A Letter About Our Increased Prices
How To Rectify All The Crap You Do As A Gamer
Video games are an undeniable part of many of our lives, as is the negativity that frequently tags along - the addiction, grumpiness, caffeine, and general lack of sun. If you’re like me, you might find yourself experiencing some guilt when you over-indulge. You could be a real member of society if you didn’t spend … Continue reading How To Rectify All The Crap You Do As A Gamer
INTERVIEW: Video Game Writers
Have you ever wondered what it's like to make a video game? I know I have, so when I made friends with some guys who wrote for the Double Fine Productions Kickstarter game, MASSIVE CHALICE, I had to ask them some questions! Here are some insights from my interview: Alisha: Alright guys, first question: Who … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Video Game Writers
A New Direction
DISCLAIMER: This was an April Fools joke. You can still play all of your favorite games at Ignite, all the time. Much like Zayn Malik of One Direction, we've decided to take our business in a new direction. As of April 2015, we are officially a League Only Lounge. Since its release in 2009, League of … Continue reading A New Direction
Crowd-funding the Underdog
At the moment I’m writing this, there are 185 live projects for video games on the popular crowd-funding site, Kickstarter. Since its launch in 2009, Kickstarter has seen more than eight million backers fund more than 81,000 projects with over $1.6 billion in the fields of film, music, art, fashion, and gaming. Crowd-funding has boosted … Continue reading Crowd-funding the Underdog
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