Co-owned by David Beckham and launched on the London Stock Exchange in October 2020, Guild Esports is a new, global esports organisation. Celebrating and harnessing the loyalty of sports enthusiasts worldwide, Guild sits at the centre of competitive gaming, entertainment, and lifestyle - and we’re here to create a new level of excellence in gaming.
Guild will be working in partnership with SCL Enigmaz to assist you on your journey towards a career in esports and beyond. As industry experts, we will provide never-before-seen educational bootcamp experiences and a curriculum built around what is required to succeed both in esports and wider business.
Furthermore, with our professional coaches on hand, you will be able to develop your skills even further and compete in high-end competitions & LAN events throughout the year.
At Guild, we pride ourselves on having a best-in-class esports team and operations by launching a unique, UK-based talent pipeline for esports athletes based on the traditional sports academy.
We have a holistic approach across the entertainment industry and provide exclusive opportunities to work with exciting brands across esports.
As a learner, you will be exposed to all this and more at the Sky Guild Gaming Centre, understanding what is needed to run an international esports company and giving you the skills to succeed within the industry and beyond.
Guild Academy will act as your gateway to professional esports, providing unique learning experiences focused on the delivery of projects whilst also providing opportunities for you to compete at an elite level. Throughout this, you will be treated the same as the pro rosters at Guild with access to our high-performance team, professional coaches, and whatever else you require to compete at the highest level both as a student and as a player.
ACADEMY ROOM WITH 12
ELITE-LEVEL COMPUTERS
REVIEW ROOM AND INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS
BOOTCAMP ROOMS FOR PROS TO COMPETE IN
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
As an SCL Enigmaz learner, you will take part in coaching sessions and competitions that require certain types of hardware.
Choosing the right hardware can be complicated, so we have broken down the most important factors to look out for as you’re preparing to join us.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
A laptop would be considered a basic entry point for the programme, but we would suggest a PC over a console for the following reasons:
Almost every game played competitively is played on a PC due to better performance
The PC can double up as a workstation for education projects, consoles can’t
A higher-end PC will last upwards of 8 years before needing upgrades
Laptops will run roughly 20-30% slower than a PC and will cost more as a result
Laptops are limited when it comes to upgrades in the future
Computers are typically made up of the following main components that affect performance:
Motherboard
The motherboard is the main board that is screwed into the computer case directly. Its function is to connect all of the components so that they may communicate and work together.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
RAM is a form of data storage that allows for faster read and write operations. RAM is also volatile, which means that if the power goes out, it loses all of the data it has stored.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The CPU can be regarded as a computer’s brain. On a computational level, it processes all of the data. It reads data from the RAM and processes it in order for the computer to do the tasks it is programmed to do.
The price of a PC build can also be increased by the CPU, but this mostly relies on your gaming needs. You could save in the CPU area as older generation chips are still quite good for gaming, giving yourself more to put towards the graphics card.
Graphics Card (GPU)
GPU is a specialised processor that is created to accelerate graphics processing. It can render many pieces of data making them ideal for machine learning, video editing, and gaming.
The graphics card is the most expensive part of your PC and will often take up about 50% of your budget if you are searching for a mid-tier system or higher.
ELITE
We drive Elite Team structures with specific training, fixture programmes and tournaments, all delivered by our experienced coaches, including further access to nutritionists, psychologists, physiotherapists and strength & wellbeing coaches.
EDUCATION
You will have access to industry experts who will deliver education bootcamps around social media, branding & marketing, partnerships, finance and more. Through us, you will have links to higher education, apprenticeships and work placements.
COMMUNITY
We drive our community projects to ensure fair opportunity for all, where you will understand the importance of health and wellbeing through events, such as our Mental Health Drop Ins, and meeting like minded individuals within the industry.
Danny Squibb, also known online as "tehda," is Guild Esports' Academy Development Manager.
Danny has over 7 years of experience in the esports industry, including competing, commentating, and content creation. He recently returned from the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships as a Rocket League Coach for Esports England, where he won a gold and a silver medal.
"During my time in esports, I've been fortunate enough to be offered opportunities that very few people get. Without these experiences, I wouldn't have developed or matured as a person the way I have. This is why I am looking to provide students pursuing a career in esports with more opportunities to develop through real-world delivery projects."
GUILD PARTNERS
Studying and training with SCL Enigmaz could be your first step towards a career within the esports industry. Read the prospectus to find out more or attend an Open Day with SCL Enigmaz and Guild.
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