New York's social esports crowd isn't totally unique.
Much like you'd find with traditional sports teams, esports organizations have found that not every fan wants to be a competitor themselves. People express their love for gaming and esports in different ways.
For some, that might include cosplaying their favorite character or hosting casual play sessions for fellow fans to improve at the game. Others simply show their support by wearing a team jersey, or sporting the team's color scheme in-game.
"We've received a tremendous amount of support from our fans, but we recognize that New Yorkers - and gamers everywhere – are still hungry for a deeper, more meaningful connection to esports," Andbox co-founder Scott Wilpon said in a statement. "We're incredibly excited to launch Andbox to help people find exciting new ways to self-identify and express themselves as gamers."