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The Ever-Changing Environment of Technology in Gaming

The advancement of media technology over the past hundred years has been marked by rapid improvements that continue to accelerate — as Moore's Law continues to prove remarkably accurate. In 1965, Gorden Moore, co-founder of Intel and Fairchild Semiconductor, found…

Gavyn RobertsOctober 27, 2021

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Motion Capture In Games: An Overview

There are many factors that people love to judge video games on, anything from the specifics of a battle system to whether there was too much water in the world. Above all, though, the first thing that players notice in…

Rae MachadoOctober 20, 2021

Philanthropy

Garden Story, and How Games Impact Charity

When any sort of art form is created, including video games, a purpose is always behind it. Most players may see that purpose to be purely that of providing entertainment, and in some cases, that may be true. Some video…

Rae MachadoSeptember 29, 2021

Reviews

Cute, Budget Gamer Girl Gear You Need Right Now!

RAZER has come out with some super cute, gamer girl accessories in the last couple years, but they can be super expensive. As a college student, finding cute gear on a budget can be difficult, but don’t worry, we got…

Kaley HassellSeptember 23, 2021

News

Indie Houses and the Future of Indie Games

Indie games are awesome. Watching a creator or small team make something totally unique usually results in an amazing game. But do you know what is even better? When independent developers and publishers come together to showcase these incredible games…

Cooper MarshallSeptember 17, 2021

News

UPDATED: A Day Off Twitch, Twitch Files Against Raiders

On September 1st, Streamers took a stand against Twitch, the popular streaming platform, as they grappled with hate raids. Twitch Streamer SwiftIke plays Mario64 Hate raids occur when people create accounts en masse, and then use these accounts to spout…

Silas BalesSeptember 15, 2021

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OU Gaming Club From the Perspective Of A Non-Gamer

"This past weekend, I had a unique opportunity to participate with the OU Gaming Club." Anita Ly, OU MBA alumna and self-declared non-gamer, shares her perspective as a non-gamer but avid supporter of the OU Esports Department and Gaming Club.…

Derek SnowSeptember 10, 2021

News

Valorant Masters Berlin: The Breakdown

The third and final Valorant Masters event of the 2021 season is assuredly upon us, set to take place September 10-19th at the Verti Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. As the last major tournament before the global finale of the…

Devon MoseleySeptember 9, 2021

Back to School Event Coverage

300+ Students and $4000+ in Prizes at OU Gaming Club Back to School Event

After the first full week of classes, the University of Oklahoma’s Gaming Club had its back to school weekend, a three day event filled with games, food, prizes, and community.Videography by Mike "Moog" Aguilar, Montana "The Kubrickian" Sullivan, Zachary "Thunderbird"…

Silas BalesSeptember 3, 2021

Back to School Event Coverage

Back to School 2021! Events, Giveaways, Fellowship!

LAST UPDATED: 8.25.21 @ 5PM Make no mistake, the last 18 months have been chaotic for the entire world. All of us want to believe we're almost done with this, but that is far from the truth right now. That…

Mike "Moog" AguilarAugust 20, 2021

News

State of Esports & Gaming at OU – Fall 2021 Edition

Last year was transformative for OU's esports and gaming developments with three major milestones. First, the departmentalization of the OU Esports Club into "Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation" housed in the Division of Student Affairs through the endorsement and elevation of…

Mike "Moog" AguilarAugust 12, 2021

Interviews

So You Want to Play With Culture?

Back in 2017, as a former mariachi violinist living near the US-Mexico border, I was shocked to see Mario playing guitar while wearing Mexican outfits. At first, I thought that someone like me who was living in the middle of…

Cristian Damir M. VegaAugust 6, 2021

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The Potential of Esports at the Olympics

to the world stage, after a year's delay due to Covid-19. They are happening now in Tokyo, Japan. There are so many amazing events to watch! For everyone around the world, sports fans or not, it’s a time to set…

Silas BalesAugust 2, 2021

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,…

Michela ThompsonJuly 29, 2021

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The Future of Collegiate Esports

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, there’s a different story to…

Silas BalesJuly 23, 2021

Event Coverage

Dallas Fuel Claims Victory over Houston Outlaws in the Battle for Texas

the Dallas Fuel played in their hometown stadium for their excited fans. Fueled by the hype, Dallas crushed the Houston Outlaws in a near-perfect victory in the Battle for Texas. Media by Stingray Schuller The two Overwatch League teams duked…

Cooper MarshallJuly 19, 2021

Interviews Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Kara Brightwell

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 important charitable events and connections.…

Derek SnowMay 13, 2021

News Spotlights

The Musical Narratives in Breath of the Wild

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 one of my favorite aspects…

Cristian Damir M. VegaApril 27, 2021

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Modding is Awesome (Feat. Skyrim)

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 it to be. Gaming can…

Matthew HurtApril 26, 2021

News

The Return of E3

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 the summer each year, dating…

Silas BalesApril 23, 2021

The Ever-Changing Environment of Technology in Gaming

Motion Capture In Games: An Overview

Garden Story, and How Games Impact Charity

Cute, Budget Gamer Girl Gear You Need Right Now!

Indie Houses and the Future of Indie Games

UPDATED: A Day Off Twitch, Twitch Files Against Raiders

OU Gaming Club From the Perspective Of A Non-Gamer

Valorant Masters Berlin: The Breakdown

300+ Students and $4000+ in Prizes at OU Gaming Club Back to School Event

Back to School 2021! Events, Giveaways, Fellowship!

State of Esports & Gaming at OU – Fall 2021 Edition

So You Want to Play With Culture?

The Potential of Esports at the Olympics

Student Spotlight: Josh “Coach Thumper” Riesenberg

The Future of Collegiate Esports

Dallas Fuel Claims Victory over Houston Outlaws in the Battle for Texas

Student Spotlight: Kara Brightwell

The Musical Narratives in Breath of the Wild

Modding is Awesome (Feat. Skyrim)

The Return of E3

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