About Us
We're local gamers building Northern Nevada into a hub for gaming and esports culture. Here's what we're building and why it matters.
For Players & Locals: Memberships provide weekly game nights, player profiles, and local community access.For Institutions: Services provide tournament hosting, bracket organization, and esports infrastructure for schools and organizations.
What We're Building
We're building Northern Nevada into a sustainable esports pipeline — local first, steady, and earned. If you want a structured community with clear pathways, you belong here.
1 Players Grow
Clear habits, coaching, and measurable progress — for any starting point.
2 Players Compete
Teams, ranked nights, scrims, and events that turn practice into performance.
3 Players Become Leaders
A pathway into high standards, leadership, and real community roles.
What we mean by "high standards"
This means being a teammate people can trust: respectful communication, consistency, planning, teamwork, and showing up for your group.
We also want to make community roles accessible: coaching, leadership, production, operations, and community work.
Not a LAN café. Not just a game store.
Ando eSports is an esports league model: a physical home base and always-on digital community, structured weekly programming, enforced standards for behavior and safety, and a local pathway for improvement and recognition.
We operate largely on a volunteer basis. Proceeds go back into maintaining the playerbase, improving features, securing partners, and expanding coaching and staff support.
All skill levels welcome
We focus on growth, teamwork, and respect. All starting points are valid, and we provide structured pathways for improvement at any skill level.
Milestones we're working toward
1 Top 500 breakthrough
Develop a Northern Nevada player into top 500 globally in a launch title with verified, repeatable results.
2 Clear pathways
Turn weekly practice into outcomes: clear progression, showcases, tryouts, and role development across seasons.
3 More coaches, more reps
Expand vetted coaching so players get consistent feedback, structure, and measurable improvement plans.
4 Sponsor-backed events + prizing
Secure sponsor support that upgrades programming: events, prizing, gear, and stronger broadcast production.
5 Org relationships + opportunities
Build org relationships for scouting, tryouts, showcases, and credible next-step opportunities for talent.
6 Developer partnerships
Partner directly with game studios for community programs, tournament support, and long-term ecosystem growth.
7 Regional roster (season-ready)
Roster a consistent regional team with scheduled scrims, events, and measurable season goals.
8 Global roster (event-ready)
Qualify and compete in top-tier events with professional standards, clear roles, and sustainable support.
9 Northern Nevada on the map
Sustain recognized results across seasons and establish Northern Nevada as a credible esports region.
The Problems We Are Trying to Solve
These are the things players actually complain about. Here's how we fix them.
The Teammate Problem
"I can't find consistent people to play with."
Most players aren't missing motivation—they're missing a squad. Online matchmaking is built for one-off games, not relationships.
Our solution
- Local player profiles + SquadMatch pairing by game/role/schedule/goals
- Weekly team formation and ranked nights
- Tiered access for captain-led placement
You stop relying on random teammates.
The Toxicity and Burnout Problem
"Online play is exhausting."
Gamers are tired—not of the games, but of the environment around them. Voice comms turn hostile, blame culture sets in, and people quit because it's not worth the stress.
Our solution
- Clear code of conduct with consistent moderation
- 3-strike policy that applies to everyone
- Support for emotional regulation and better competitive habits
You can compete without being punished for being human.
The Improvement Problem
"I want to get better, but I don't know what to practice."
Most players "grind" instead of training, because nobody gives them a simple system.
Our solution
- Standardized training language: Plan, Execute, Connect, Control
- VOD reviews, drills, and monthly Player Cards that show progress
- Clear improvement plans, not just vague advice
You leave with a clear plan, not just another loss screen.
The "No Local Scene" Problem
"Good players here have nowhere to be seen."
Northern Nevada has talent. What it lacks is a consistent stage.
Our solution
- Weekly in-store broadcasts of featured matches
- Monthly showcases (any game, any format)
- Structured progression: improve → compete → get showcased → mentor/coach
Local pride becomes real, and talent gets a platform.
The "Third Place" Problem
"There isn't a place to belong that fits gaming culture."
Many people want community without needing a bar, a loud venue, or a closed friend group. Community is scattered across apps and DMs, and it's hard to meet people safely in-person.
Our solution
- A physical HQ built for gaming: pop culture + gaming merch retail, esports always on in-store
- Weekly programming that's easy to join
- A welcoming "guild, but local" community across multiple games
- A safer, structured environment for parents and younger players
You can walk in alone and leave connected.
Staff
Adyn Blaed
Founder
Born and raised in Reno/Sparks, Adyn builds Ando around structured, welcoming spaces for zillennial and local gaming communities. The goal is simple: show up weekly, improve together, and keep it respectful.
Actively playing
ARC Raiders, Marvel Rivals, League of Legends
Weekend rotation
Dawn of War, Rogue Trader, Helldivers II, Satisfactory
Story favorites
Baldur's Gate III, Elden Ring, Where Winds Meet, Cyberpunk 2077, Mass Effect Trilogy
Leveling up
1/3
Partnerships
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