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This Florida City Ranks 3rd Best Nationally For Gamers

Author Daniel Morabito
Gamers playing in one room.

Gaming isn’t what it used to be. Back in the day you couldn’t make a living playing Donkey Kong or Zelda on the N64. If gaming is your thing, then you might be wondering where is the best city for gaming in the United States. Thanks to the researchers over at ThePrivacyJournal.com, we have that information for you. You’d think that it can be done anywhere, but like any industry, there are hotspots. If you want to move to Florida and pursue a career in gaming, you’re in luck. Three Florida cities rank in the top 10 and Tampa clocks in as the 3rd best city for gaming in the United States.

The researchers that conducted this study took into account the livability, internet structure, gaming community and retail access, as well as gaming career & educational opportunities.

Tampa, Florida has been one of the fastest growing cities in the past few years. With so much to do and a young population, Tampa has everything you’d look for in a new destination. Tampa is not the only  Florida city to make the top 10 list. Orlando sits at number 5 and Jacksonville at number 9.

What Makes Tampa A Good City For Gaming?

Well, internet speeds come in at the top of the list for gamers. You want a fast internet speed that can handle anything you play and one that won’t drop connection. Even Though we have things like online ordering with 2-day delivery, you probably still want stores close by where you can buy your games and accessories.

Another reason Tampa comes in at number three overall is the amount of resources for educational growth and career opportunities within the gaming industry. New York is number one on the list and only has 3 resources for career and education. Raleigh is number two with 11 resources. Tampa may not be number one overall, but if you want great weather and the opportunity to learn and grow within the industry, Tampa is the place to be.

Here Is The Full Top 10 List:

1.New York City, NY

2. Raleigh, NC

3. Tampa, FL

4. Lost Angeles, CA

5. Orlando, FL

6. Columbus, OH

7. Frisco, TX

8. Austin, TX

9. Jacksonville, FL

10. Plano, TX

Originally from the Midwest and moved down to Tampa Bay after college. When Daniel is not working on Beasley Content, you can find him fishing or skateboarding. Daniel enjoys writing about local restaurants across the Tampa Bay area, Florida lottery stories, and concert reviews/photos.

Tampa Bay Spots Recommended To Be On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

Last year we told you about the best Florida spots Guy Fieri visited for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Now we were wondering what new spots should the Mayor of Flavortown visit on his next trip to Florida for Triple D? We asked our listeners on social media what they thought and these were the most popular responses.

Whether you love to cook or not, it’s entertaining to see all of the local places get a national spotlight. So far, 81 Florida restaurants have been featured on Guy Fieri’s show and 15 of them are in the Tampa Bay area or a quick drive to Orlando. If you want to see a list of ALL the restaurants featured on the show, TVFoodmaps.com has the full list.

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives has been a staple Food Network show since 2007. 37 seasons and over 450 episodes later, it’s one of the most popular Food Network shows out there and still making new episodes! Florida recently got a shoutout on the show on the newest season in March 2023. Guy’s most recent trip to the Sunshine State was back in December of 2022. We didn’t know it at the time but he visited Big Lee’s BBQ in Ocala for what we thought was a normal day. Turns out he was filming for Triple D!

Not only does Guy feature a handful of Florida restaurants on Triple D. He also included a few Florida chefs on his game show Guy’s Grocery Games. The chef and owner of one of our favorite food trucks made it on the competition TWICE. He’s also featured chefs from Miami and Spring Hill!

Do you have a spot you’d recommend Guy checks out on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives? Let us know on social media!

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