Case Study · Blackburn, Lancashire
Blackburn College
A next-generation esports arena for further education, with custom PCs built in partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers and our biggest racing simulator installation yet.
The Vision
A Hub for Learning, Competition and Community
As esports grows quickly across further and higher education, Blackburn College wanted a dedicated, professional-grade facility that would attract new learners, support high-level competition and act as a centre for esports activity across the area.
We worked closely with the college’s leadership and IT team from the start, turning those aims into a finished arena that brings together technology, atmosphere and educational value.
Explore the Arena
Take the 3D Tour
This is a 3D model of the arena we installed at Blackburn College. Follow the guided tour to see the 11 ES2 stations along the windows, the 12-seat ESX island, the four F1 racing simulators and the social area, or drag to look around the room yourself.
The Solution
Performance Powered by ASUS ROG
Our design team created a tailored 3D design to map out the layout and how the room would be used, balancing a competitive gaming set-up with a practical space for teaching and coaching.
As the curriculum demands reliable hardware, the custom Yoyotech PCs in the arena are built in partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers, giving students the high frame rates and stability needed for both tournaments and intensive coursework.
Project at a Glance
Blackburn College, further and higher education
Blackburn, Lancashire
Custom Yoyotech PCs built with ASUS ROG
Professional Formula 1 racing simulators
3D design, hardware, simulators, lighting and management software
“From initial planning through to installation, they were consistently responsive, professional, and supportive.”
Jonathan Bond, Head of School – Creative and Digital FE/HE, Blackburn College
The Simulators
Our Biggest Simulator Installation Yet
Alongside the desktop stations, the arena includes a fleet of professional-grade Formula 1 racing simulators, our largest simulator installation to date.
The rigs give a realistic, physics-accurate racing experience that the college can use for sim-racing tournaments and for hands-on work in automotive engineering principles and telemetry data analysis.
The Build
An Immersive, Multi-Functional Space
Beyond the ASUS-powered PCs, the finished arena includes three features that set it apart.
Racing Simulators
Integrated Formula 1 simulators that widen the range of competitive play and support simulation studies.
Arena Management Software
Management software that gives staff a secure and efficient way to run sessions and teaching.
Lighting Feature
A custom hanging hexagonal LED lighting system that forms a striking feature across the ceiling.
The Impact
Setting the Benchmark
The finished arena gives Blackburn College a best-in-class facility for learning, competition and community engagement, bringing together ASUS hardware, racing simulators, management software and a striking visual design.
As a result, the college has positioned itself at the forefront of esports education in the region, with a clear pathway for learners into one of the UK’s fastest-growing digital industries.
Technology Partner
“At ASUS Republic of Gamers, our deep drive in esports is matched only by our unwavering dedication to quality and reliability. Partnering with key specialists like Yoyotech is crucial, it ensures our cutting-edge hardware is integrated into expertly optimised systems, delivering the performance and support UK gamers truly demand. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to empowering competitive play.”
Alan Spohr, Marketing Director, ASUS UK
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