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Why You MUST Pay Attention to Esports

If the past month has told us anything about sports, storylines are what pays the bills and what gets people in the seats. Every sport with at least a modicum of a following recognizes that storylines generate passion — for college, this statement can be…

Gavyn RobertsDecember 11, 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" Satz, and Elise "Elisu" Siler.…

Silas BalesSeptember 3, 2021

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Why Preference is Great in Games

and why single-player games shouldn't be counted out -- even in the realm of esports. The greatest thing about video games to me is that there is something for everyone, especially considering the effort developers are making towards accessibility. This is highlighted best to me…

Matthew HurtFebruary 12, 2021

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BREAKING: Equinox Signs Tex, Unveils NOX Performance Academy

are the two big announcements out of Equinox Esports today -- not even mentioning a first stage and an upcoming panel including OU's Mike Aguilar. Equinox Esports, the multi-million dollar start-up in the heart of Oklahoma City, signs the Valorant player Ian “Texerino” Botsch. After…

Derek SnowJanuary 27, 2021

Breaking News Local News News Spotlights

EXCLUSIVE – Equinox Esports Facility Tour, Equinox Acquires Smashcade

In an exclusive tour (including interviews) of the Equinox facilities, OU Esports is excited to bring you a video produced by exiting Media Lead Stingray Schuller! As seen in a previous tweet by Equinox, the Zipchair Gaming Chairs are visible, in addition to interviews from…

Derek SnowDecember 5, 2020

Breaking News Local News News Spotlights

“Equinox Esports” Debuts in OKC!

We're beyond excited to see energies in our state elevate. Today, Equinox Esports reveals itself formally and sets the stage for exciting news to come. As we develop and establish pipelines in multiple topics within gaming and esports, having another peer and resource like this…

Derek SnowOctober 12, 2020

News

The Missing Link Between Rap Music and Esports?

It seems like the line between professional gaming and traditional pop culture it getting blurred each and every day. Matches being shown on ESPN, sports bars hosting watch parties, and even esports gaining a more mainstream audience, it's no surprise that big names are wanting…

Bailey BrownSeptember 16, 2020

Event Coverage News Student Programming Uncategorized

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…

Bailey BrownAugust 31, 2020

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Collegiate Esports Tournament “Battle for Bama” Raises Nearly $1,000 for Covid-19 Relief

in Alabama sees several schools battle across several games while raising money for Covid-19 relief.April 18th and 19th held the first-ever Battle for Bama, a several-platform collegiate esports battle to be crowned the top gaming school in Alabama. Originally meant to be Alabama-only tournament, the…

Derek SnowApril 30, 2020

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LCS: Offseason and Three Weeks In

kicked off on January 25 after a turbulent off-season. Roster switches were the name of the game, and three new or returning teams are participating in this split. Dignitas, Immortals, and Evil Geniuses replaced Clutch Gaming, OpTic Gaming, and Echo Fox, with the resulting free…

Sam ShieldsFebruary 14, 2020

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NHL Starts their Dive into Esports

Another pro sports league ups their involvement with the esports world.If you're at all familiar with the pro-sports scene, you know that the NHL All-Star Game happened this weekend, January 25th, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis Missouri. The NHL sets aside a weekend…

Bailey BrownJanuary 31, 2020

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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 with several shoutcasters being OSU…

Derek SnowDecember 6, 2019

Event Coverage Fund Raising Philanthropy Spotlights

(Fall 2019) OU Esports Extra Life Charity Event Raises $1,712

$1700 for Extra Life, a charity organization that helps fund children's hospitals. The event, "Sooner Extra Life," consisted of two parts: a 24 Twitch stream and an event held at the Tom Love Innovation Hub. Charity is a crucial part of OU Esports, and this…

Derek SnowNovember 8, 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 in League of Legends (LoL)…

Derek SnowOctober 21, 2019

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Summer 2019 Recap!

Hello Sooner Nation! It's been a minute since we've updated everyone on our status, what we're doing, and what we've done. So let's get caught up with reviewing our summer intercession before the new year formally begins next week. Let's start with the organizational pulse…

Mike "Moog" AguilarAugust 14, 2019

Event Coverage

CWL Fort Worth Recap

The anticipation was high for CWL Fort Worth and the tournament did not fail to deliver. With upsets and reverse sweeps, the event became one of the craziest in recent memories. Favorites fell early paving the way for the underdog teams, eventually leading to the…

Tylor EngelkingMarch 21, 2019

Event Coverage Interviews Smash Spotlights

Super Bit Wars 7 Preview

With Super Bit Wars coming soon at the end of this month, I sat down and talked with some of the tournament organizers who have been putting on this annual event, which currently has games like Smash Ultimate and Street Fighter and about 300 attendees.…

Bailey BrownMarch 19, 2019

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Cutting the Cord

As more and more PC peripherals are introduced into the market the choice of what mouse, keyboard or headset to get gets more difficult. Adding onto that is the recent addition of wireless product onto the market. Peripherals like the Logitech G Pro Wireless, Corsair…

Salvador SoldiMarch 15, 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 day as a departmental assistant…

Matthew ViriyapahMarch 1, 2019

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Talking with MVD, Smash Ultimate player

Pro Smasher Jestise Negron or more commonly known as MVD has been a regular face at Sooner Smash Dojo here in Norman, especially since the arrival of the newest iteration in the franchise, Smash Ultimate. For those who don't know, MVD is a transplant from Florida.…

Matthew ViriyapahFebruary 8, 2019

eSports

Why You MUST Pay Attention to Esports

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

Why Preference is Great in Games

BREAKING: Equinox Signs Tex, Unveils NOX Performance Academy

EXCLUSIVE – Equinox Esports Facility Tour, Equinox Acquires Smashcade

“Equinox Esports” Debuts in OKC!

The Missing Link Between Rap Music and Esports?

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

Collegiate Esports Tournament “Battle for Bama” Raises Nearly $1,000 for Covid-19 Relief

LCS: Offseason and Three Weeks In

NHL Starts their Dive into Esports

OU Edges Out OSU 3-1 in 2019 Esports Bedlam

(Fall 2019) OU Esports Extra Life Charity Event Raises $1,712

Inaugural Red River Clash Brings Split Victories

Summer 2019 Recap!

CWL Fort Worth Recap

Super Bit Wars 7 Preview

Cutting the Cord

Sarah Enders: OU Alum and Writer for Team Liquid

Talking with MVD, Smash Ultimate player

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