It seems like the line between professional gaming and traditional pop culture it getting blurred each and every day. Matches being shown on ESPN, sports bars hosting watch parties, and even esports gaining a more…
Bailey BrownSeptember 16, 2020
Another pro sports league ups their involvement with the esports world.If you're at all familiar with the pro-sports scene, you know that the NHL All-Star Game happened this weekend, January 25th, at the Enterprise Center…
Bailey BrownJanuary 31, 2020
Content Warning: Sexual abuse, depression, anxiety Please read at your own discretion whether it be about a class project, being within an unfamiliar environment, or even simply going to the grocery store. How…
Bailey BrownNovember 14, 2019
Some think that since it’s a stationary activity, it may cause weight gain. Some even believe in the false connections of gaming to violence. But what about the positive experiences, and what is it like…
Bailey BrownOctober 31, 2019
WHAT THE GOLF is an easy way to pass some time. When I first launched the game, I expected, well... I didn't know what to expect. Triband, the small development team based out of Copenhagen,…
Bailey BrownOctober 28, 2019
Even the general gaming community doesn’t really know what it is. So who are they, and why do they matter so much to our community? This article is a part of the Notes from Leadership…
Bailey BrownOctober 9, 2019
graphics and physics engines have grown incredibly powerful, and some new games are outright breathtaking. But what makes games truly great? This article is a part of the Notes from Leadership series, a collection of…
Bailey BrownOctober 3, 2019
This article is a part of the Notes from Leadership series, a collection of articles from leaders of the OU Esports Club releasing throughout the fall 2019 semester. We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Gamers are…
Bailey BrownSeptember 25, 2019
I have been working on this article for months. I started writing in January and planned to have it up the day after I started writing it. Events kept happening focused around the topic of…
Bailey BrownApril 23, 2019
Super Bit Wars reached new heights this year with the highest amount of attendants to ever come to the event. “It was the largest event in OK gaming that I know of,” said Pooyan “Rice,”…
Bailey BrownApril 2, 2019
For the last few years, the argument over whether physical or digital versions of games are better, have been circling the gaming industry. Creators, developers, collectors, and casual players debate over the pros and cons…
Bailey BrownMarch 26, 2019
With Super Bit Wars coming soon at the end of this month, I sat down and talked with some of the tournament organizers who have been putting on this annual event, which currently has games…
Bailey BrownMarch 19, 2019
If you haven't been on social media in the past 24 hours, you may not know that Nintendo and the Pokemon Company announced the newest generation of Pokemon in a direct yesterday morning. Pokemon Sword…
Bailey BrownFebruary 28, 2019
Nestled on the corner of 24th and Main, Loot & XP is Norman's only board game cafe. With over hundreds of games and over a 100 RPG books, there is something for every gamer, casual…
Bailey BrownJanuary 29, 2019
We've been working hard over here at Sooner Esports. Our video team has been creating something exciting for the spring semester. Here's the official teaser trailer for our upcoming documentary; OU XP!
Bailey BrownJanuary 15, 2019
This past weekend, North Texas had the honor of opening the largest dedicated esports facility in North America. They kicked the weekend off with the grand finals of the Esports Championship Series for Counter-Strike. The…
Bailey BrownNovember 27, 2018
Last semester, I took an advertising class that discussed the correct target audiences for products and how to advertise them. Our client was Taco Bell, which as you can imagine, was a pretty easy client…
Bailey BrownOctober 23, 2018
During our time at OP Live, my team and I attended a few panels of what they called "Parent Talks." They were designed to educate parents of children who are interested in video games. With…
Bailey BrownOctober 10, 2018
OP Live 2018 This past weekend, I got to attend OP Live Dallas, held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The convention was part collegiate tournament, part introduction into the esports scene. There…
Bailey BrownSeptember 27, 2018
