The clicking of the keyboards, the bright LEDs shining in the competitor's faces, the screams of excited fans and spectators, this is all part of what makes top-level esports special. But at the collegiate level,…
Silas BalesJuly 23, 2021
talks about her history with OU Esports, the importance of the organization, and the impact of charity at a local level. Originally a casual member, Kara "Kelbright" Brightwell would become a key player in developing…
Derek SnowMay 13, 2021
But is there more to it than we may initially hear? Wesley Bradford, an OU Alumnus and music theorist, seems to think so. The Legend of Zelda is one of my all-time favorite franchises, and…
Cristian Damir M. VegaApril 27, 2021
The best part of gaming is its variety and accessibility for everyone. Gaming is a fun and engaging hobby no matter what or how you play. In fact, it can be literally anything you want…
Matthew HurtApril 26, 2021
After taking a break from the public event last year, E3 is returning this summer in full force. The Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) is a celebration of gaming that takes places at the beginning of…
Silas BalesApril 23, 2021
This is a follow-up article to the PAL article. If you would like to know more about PAL and how it got started, click here. On March 27, OKC PAL hosted its first-ever esports…
Cooper MarshallApril 16, 2021
by Red Bull aims to support university students and elevate them at the worldwide stage.Riot Games’s hit new shooter, Valorant, gets its biggest collegiate tournament yet. Although Valorant is one of the newest esports titles…
Derek SnowApril 1, 2021
Balancing in competitive gaming is a delicate act. It is a constant struggle to bring a giant community to the consensus that a game is fair, and this takes consistent time and effort. It is…
Matthew HurtMarch 25, 2021
Many people wish that they were a big streamer. I mean, it’s the dream right? Playing video games for money and engaging with a fun and lively community. Many have even heard and been interested…
Silas BalesMarch 23, 2021
If there’s one thing Pokémon fans have been consistently asking for, remakes of the popular Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl would have to be at the top of that list. And in a trailer released…
Emily LandMarch 19, 2021
"It's not a game. It's an experience.Media Member Jared "Fudgey" Leger reviews & discusses The Long Drive, an early access title available now on Steam. It describes itself as a "random generated open world semi-post…
Derek SnowMarch 17, 2021
The Valorant Esports scene is bigger and better than ever. With the constant support from the developers on this title and the push for a new, big esports scene, Valorant has filled a void that…
Silas BalesMarch 16, 2021
Recently, I re-visited two of my favorite games, Fallout: New Vegas and Bioshock. I have been a huge Fallout fan for years, having started with New Vegas, playing 4 when it came out, going backwards…
Matthew HurtMarch 12, 2021
Including information on the OKC PAL Spring 2021 Fundraiser below!When people typically think of school sports, they will think of traditional sports like football, basketball, or soccer. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in…
Cooper MarshallMarch 9, 2021
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…
Michela ThompsonMarch 8, 2021
If there’s one stereotypical quality any non-gamer would assume of the gaming community in general, it’s misogyny. While this stereotype obviously isn’t true of all gamers, or even most gamers, we would be doing a…
Emily LandMarch 5, 2021
The University of Oklahoma will be offering scholarships for students “as soon as Spring 2021” according to a press release from the university. The press release, originally drafted by Sooner Esports’s own Michela Thompson, posted today…
Derek SnowMarch 3, 2021
From publisher Noodlecake and indie developer Joon, Pol, Muutsch, Char & Torfi, NUTS is an investigation game with some fascinating twists that certainly set it apart from other games trying to invoke that same feeling…
Matthew HurtMarch 2, 2021
This week is Pokémon Week, where fans of the world’s largest entertainment franchise gather together to celebrate. This year is Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, and the excitement is at an all-time high. Besides the already confirmed…
Silas BalesFebruary 23, 2021
