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Fourth Annual Esports Bedlam Brings Students Together and Raises Money for Extra Life

Students competed online and in-person to see which school will come out on top in this latest iteration of a classic rivalry.The University of Oklahoma competed against Oklahoma State University in the fourth annual Bedlam Esports series, a weekend filled with games and competition while raising money for Extra Life.…

Silas BalesDecember 7, 2021

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Adapting to Change: How The OU Esports Club is Thriving in 2020

Disclaimer SoonerEsports.org is a publication that typically covers collegiate and professional esports. The camps that The OU Esports Club hosted this year were hosted for grade school students. Because of this, no names of underage campers are used. They are referred to by their gamertags and by the pronoun 'they/them.'…

Bailey BrownAugust 31, 2020

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League of Legends Season 2019: A Return to Form

Yesterday, Riot Games made a big splash in the gaming community with their promotional videos released to hype the new ranked season of their flagship game, League of Legends. The first video, titled Awaken, was immediately a hit for the popular characters that it featured as well as the almost-lifelike character animation.…

David KaucicJanuary 22, 2019

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Esports Opportunities in Universities on the Rise

With the influx of eSports popularity crossing the nation and entering the college and university scene, a good number of students and schools have begun their own esports teams and associations. Recently, Western Michigan University’s computer lab gained the addition of an eSports section that would not only be open…

Courtney JohnsonJune 28, 2018

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E3 2018: Let’s Talk Dying Light 2

The Electronics Entertainment Expo, or E3 for short, just finished this past Thursday, and as always, it brought a lot of good news with it. Landmark franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Super Smash Bros. announced new games, as well as newcomers who made a big splash with their trailers…

David KaucicJune 19, 2018

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My #Gamesstruck4

What’s my #Gamesstruck4? Well, I’m glad you asked. If you can’t tell from the thumbnail, my four most influential games from my childhood are; Starcraft: Brood War, Pokemon Emerald, Maplestory, and League of Legends. And since this isn’t just a Twitter post, I can actually get into the nitty-gritty of why…

David KaucicMay 7, 2018

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MSI Predictions and Power Rankings

It’s that time of the year again, and Riot Games’ Mid-Season Invitational is fast approaching. This year marks a new age for North America: Team Liquid is representing the region at MSI, taking the place usually occupied by Team SoloMid and (one time) Counter Logic Gaming. Across the Atlantic, an…

David KaucicApril 30, 2018