Michela Thompson, Author at Sooner Esports

Interviews

Student Spotlight: Josh “Coach Thumper” Riesenberg

talks about gaming, his history with the club, and the next chapter of OU Esports into its new era. Josh joined the OU esports club to help out a friend, but it soon became much more than that. Soon after, Josh became Coach Thumper, head of the Overwatch team. He…

Michela ThompsonJuly 29, 2021

Author's Opinions

Representation Still Matters in Gaming

In honor of international women's day, advocacy group black girl gamers posted this tweet asking "who was the first woman character that resonated with you?" When I saw that my mind immediately went to this lady Now, hear me out. I know that many people don’t consider mobile gaming to be…

Michela ThompsonMarch 8, 2021

Author's Opinions Reviews

Sooner Esports Gift Guide 2020

what non-game they wanted for gifts this December. 2020 has been a wild ride, and its last stop is the holiday season. If you're looking to get gifts for gamers this year, keep reading to see ways to improve their setup and styles. 1. Govee Smart RGB Led Strip Lights…

Michela ThompsonDecember 14, 2020

Event Coverage

2nd Red River Clash Raises 2.6k+ for Extra Life, Longhorns Bulldozing OU 6-1

came to the esports arena for the second annual Red River Clash, a battle between Longhorn Gaming and OU Esports. In addition to this, the clash managed to make $2,500+ for charity. Compilation of the Red River Clash done by video producer Brandon Villarreal. On the 7th of November the…

Michela ThompsonNovember 13, 2020

Event Coverage News

OU Esports Competes at Inaugural Southern Esports Invitational

Over thirty teams from across the Southern United States competed in the Southern Esports Invitational inaugural tournament this year. Southern Esports Invitational stated that their goal was “to embolden the Southern US' presence in esports..." according to their Twitter. To do so, they'd need to showcase the esports and gaming…

Michela ThompsonNovember 11, 2020

Our Partners

Commonspace Game Cafe

Have you ever wanted to play games with friends, but not owned the game you were looking for or maybe your house isn't big enough for all friends? Well, you're in luck! Just down the street from OU campus lies Commonspace Game Cafe, a place for people to gather, eat…

Silas BalesOctober 16, 2020

Event Coverage Fund Raising Spotlights

OU Esports Hosts A Community Game Day FTW

On September 12th, the OU Esports Club played games together from home. If this doesn’t seem noteworthy at first glance, think again. Video By : Brandon Faz VillarrealInstead of practicing for upcoming matches, OU Esports Club Members were playing community games like Among Us, Fall Guys and even Jackbox games.…

Michela ThompsonOctober 6, 2020

Author's Opinions News

What Guild Esports Listing on the London Stock Exchange Means for Esports

Growth is happening an explosive pace for the industry, due to the content being free to access online via YouTube or Twitch and its inherent accessibility. Anybody at any age can get involved in these games if they have a console, and everybody can learn the basics of most games…

Michela ThompsonSeptember 23, 2020

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