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OU Edges Out OSU 3-1 in 2019 Esports Bedlam

Video produced by creative team member Zachary Satz two weeks ago in the second annual 2019 Esports Bedlam event. Of four games, OU Esports overtook Gamers of OSU in three of them. This years Ebedlam was hosted on OSU's campus…

Derek SnowDecember 6, 2019

Event Coverage Spotlights

Inaugural Red River Clash Brings Split Victories

OU wins LoL 2-0 while UT-Austin wins OW 0-3.A week after the Red River Showdown, October the 18th held an important esports match between OU Esports and Longhorn Gaming (UT Austin). The two teams faced off on the digital field…

Derek SnowOctober 21, 2019

Spotlights

Sarah Enders: OU Alum and Writer for Team Liquid

日本語翻訳者 NIHONGO HONYAKUSHA - This means Japanese Translator and it is just one of the many things Sarah "LiquidSenders" Enders does for Team Liquid, an esports team filled with world-renown players like Double Lift, Nemo, and Hungrybox. Enders's day to…

Matthew ViriyapahMarch 1, 2019

News

Overwatch League Growth

With the success of Overwatch League in the first season, what will Blizzard do for next season?

Alex SigmanJune 13, 2018

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Hearthstone Patches: What Do They Mean?

A few days ago, Blizzard released balance patch notes for Hearthstone, noting changes that are intended to go live after the Hearthstone Championship Tour playoffs end. This came as a surprise to most Hearthstone players, seeing as the last major…

David KaucicMay 18, 2018

Overwatch Spotlights

Spotlight: Callie Simonton

To the University of Oklahoma, she's classified as a Film and Media Studies major. To the Esports community, she's much more than that. Callie began playing Overwatch since it was first released in 2016 and is a Top 100 Mercy. She's…

Bailey BrownMay 11, 2018

Event Coverage Overwatch

Overwatch Tournament

Esports Association at OU started their day-long tournament with a 3 round tournament of Overwatch. The teams consisted of one pre-made team; 'OU IT Services' and three teams compiled of free agents. Round one began with 'OU IT services' against…

Bailey BrownApril 19, 2018

Event Coverage Hearthstone

Hearthstone Tournament

The second half of the tournament started with 14 players competing in Hearthstone. Those players competed in 4 rounds to determine the top four players that would be heading to the semi-finals. After 10 players were eliminated, the top four…

Bailey BrownApril 17, 2018

News

The Fair Play Alliance, or Why the League of Nations Failed

According to a recent article by Kotaku, Riot Games and Blizzard/Activision have joined a massive team of game developers who are concerned with the problem of toxicity in esports. The Fair Play Alliance, containing Riot Games and Blizzard, as well…

David KaucicApril 13, 2018

Event Coverage Hearthstone

Public Hearthstone Tournament

On January 20th, Esports association of OU hosted their first open tournament for Hearthstone. They partnered with the Innovation Hub on OU's campus in order to house the many competitors. Scott H. placed 1st in the tournament Matt O. placed…

Bailey BrownApril 12, 2018

Hearthstone

Hearthstone: What the heck is going on?

As someone who was incredibly intimidated by Hearthstone at first glance, I understand how complicated and confusing the game can be at times. That’s why I wanted to write this article to write a basic guide for people who don’t…

Bailey BrownApril 11, 2018