The city has seen significant growth over the last decade in sectors such as real estate, finance, hospitality, healthcare, and tech. Gaming is the latest industry that has witnessed noticeable growth in the last few years. Similar to music and film, which at one point had high barriers of entry, technology has helped break through those barriers and birthed an exciting new marketplace of independent creators. Gaming has proved to be a viable business and a lucrative one for both developers and players. Philadelphia has become a city that has attracted major investment capital for new esports complexes, virtual reality centers, internet cafés, and gaming bars, and restaurants. In efforts to highlight the community of innovators in gaming, the city is supporting the first official gaming event led by Council member isaiahthomas4philly and jumpbuttonstudio . The inaugural phlgamefest will take place Saturday, February 25th from 12 pm-7 pm and admission is free. The Gaming Expo will t...