PITTSBURGH — Point Park University is teaming up with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Cleveland Cavaliers and local esports team Pittsburgh Knights to bring a video game tournament to the Steel City.
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The Steel City Showdown will be held at the university's Pittsburgh Playhouse from May 10 through the 12 and will feature competitions in three games: Super Smash Bros., NBA 2K and NHL 2K. First place in each tournament will net the winner $1,000, while runner-up will receive $500.