Robert Powell III is the Founder and CEO of the BGG Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through gaming. A proud product of the St. Louis Public Schools System, Robert combines his passion for philanthropy and gaming to create impactful programs that uplift underserved communities.
Under his leadership, the BGG Foundation has celebrated milestones such as the proclamation of an official esports day in St. Louis, merging brands, schools, and government to foster a supportive environment for gamers. Robert's mission is to inspire and mentor the next generation, showing them that they can achieve their greatest potential.
We’re thrilled to unveil our new website, designed to elevate your experience with a host of new features and enhancements! Get ready for an even more interactive and engaging experience with the following additions:
Compete with fellow gamers and track your progress as you climb the ranks. Challenge yourself to reach new heights and showcase your skills!
Stay in the loop with our improved event calendar. Get real-time updates via text notifications, ensuring you never miss out on our thrilling events again!
Experience gaming like never before with our cutting-edge consoles, including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PSVR2 & more. For a touch of nostalgia, we also offer classic consoles. Interested in learning more or donating? We welcome contributions of current consoles and controllers!
Play Anywhere, Anytime! The Nintendo Switch combines the best of both handheld and home gaming, allowing you to play your favorite titles wherever you go. With its unique hybrid design, you can dock the console for TV play or undock it for portable gaming on the go. Gather your friends for multiplayer fun or embark on solo adventures—endless possibilities await!
Elevate your play! The Xbox Wireless Controller combines comfort, precision, and versatility for an exceptional gaming experience. With its design and textured grips, you can enjoy hours of fatigue-free gameplay. Seamless wireless connectivity ensures lag-free action, while customizable button mapping lets you tailor controls to your playstyle.
Unleash the Future of Gaming! The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a groundbreaking console that redefines interactive entertainment with its lightning-fast loading times, stunning 4K graphics, and an expansive library of exclusive games. Its DualSense controller features haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, allowing players to feel every moment of the action!
Step Into New Realities! Experience the next level of virtual reality with the PlayStation VR2. This cutting-edge headset immerses players in breathtaking worlds, offering unparalleled visual fidelity and 3D audio. With intuitive motion controls and an extensive library of VR titles, the PSVR2 transports you to places you’ve only dreamed of!
Power Meets Performance! The Xbox Series X is the most powerful console ever created, delivering breathtaking graphics and seamless performance. With its robust hardware, players can enjoy games in stunning 4K resolution. The console’s Quick Resume feature allows players to switch between games effortlessly, ensuring that the action never stops!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the 3d world! With Quest's immersive 3D audio and direct touch hand tracking, the 3d world has never felt more interactive. Its comfortable gear and extensive game library make it entertaining and keep you occupied for hours on end. This headset is also the first one with the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, leading to seamless gameplay and faster loading times. Get ready to explore the VR world!
Step back into the 90s with this retro console. As one of the best-selling games of all time, the PlayStation takes you back to the early days of video games, allowing you to play some of those old nostalgic games that you cannot play on the newer consoles. With its polygon processing power, it can run 3D arcade games, something relatively new for its time. Step back into the past with the nostalgic consoles.
Considered the best-selling game console of all time, the PS2 was the first PlayStation console to be able to connect to the internet and connect to the TV, bringing in a new era of online gaming. This also brought in a new feature, online multiplayer. This console allows you to play multiple nostalgic games like Resident Evil 4, Guitar Hero, and more. Step back into the past with this best-selling console!
Expanding the world of online gameplay, the PlayStation 4 brought something important to the gaming community, allowing players to play with each other online. This console also brought about remote play, which lets the player use something such as a Mac or smartphone to control the console, using a wireless controller. Get ready to see what makes this console so popular!
A crowd classic, the Super Nintendo gaming console was the best-selling console of the 16-bit era. This classic console allows you to play nostalgic games from the 90s, such as Super Mario Cart, Star Fox, and more. This console's controller also had a first in the video game industry, the twin shoulder buttons, which now are in nearly every controller. With its built-in Digital Signal Processer, the console is able to turn 2D images into pseudo-3D images.
Machine of the year in 1996, the Nintendo 64, with its 64-bit CPU, is one of the most iconic video game consoles. Its 64-bit CPU allowed 3D graphics to be used, enhancing the gaming experience. This console allows up to four players, making games like Mario Party even more entertaining. It also has a feature that allows certain Game Boy Color games to connect to the console, allowing data to be exchanged and even some secrets to be unlocked!
One of the most iconic consoles, the Nintendo Wii has so many features new for its time, the biggest one being the remote. The Wii remote has both motion sensing and traditional controls, allowing the player to play in multiple ways. While a classic controller is available as well, the Wii remote not only has motion sensing but can have the Wii wheel attached, making driving games more interesting.
The final video game console developed by SEGA, this console was designed to reduce costs compare to their last console, the Saturn. This console was able to include a custom version of the Windows CE operating system, allowing PC games to be imported easily. It's NAOMI arcade system board allows arcade games to be converted easily as well. It was also the first console to include a built-in modular modem, allowing connecting to the internet and online play.
At BGG Foundation, we host a variety of events tailored for schools, community, and corporate partners. From engaging gaming tournaments to interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone. Reach out to us for more information!
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Our events calendar is packed with thrilling opportunities. Whether you’re a student or a community member, we have programs and activities designed to engage and inspire. Contact us to learn more!
Our leaderboards monitor player performance in our tournaments, opening doors to potential esports scholarship opportunities. Please note that eligibility for scholarships may vary by game.
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Join us in making a difference! We offer a variety of sponsorship tiers, each designed to maximize your brand’s visibility and impact:
Enjoy event access and a shoutout in our quarterly newsletter.
All Bronze benefits, plus featured sponsorship on our website and brand recognition during events.
All Silver benefits, plus the opportunity to attend three events of your choice, brand recognition, and a chance to speak at our events.
Dive into our gallery featuring HD photos and videos from BGG Foundation programs and events. Relive the excitement and select your favorite moments to cherish!
Your support fuels our mission to empower the next generation through gaming. Join us in transforming lives—every contribution counts!
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