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Food for thought Gaming General Gaming News Reviews

Our Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025

After another strong year of video game releases, it’s already clear that 2025 has the potential to meet the expectations gamers have created for launches.…

ecciFebruary 13, 2025

Departmental News Spotlights Student Spotlights Uncategorized

Senior Spotlight: Joshua Riesenberg

For OU ECCI competitive manager Josh “Thumper” Riesenberg, his journey through university and OU Esports has been, and will continue to be, a winding journey…

ecciDecember 23, 2024

Departmental News Research

Game-changing Research: OU Esports Committee to Explore Rapidly Growing Field

ecciNovember 26, 2024

Departmental News Event Coverage Rainbow Six Rocket League Valorant

OCU & OU Announce Regional Inaugural Great Plains Showdown Presented by McDonald’s Gaming

Oklahoma City University Esports and The University of Oklahoma Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation announce inaugural Great Plains Showdown hosted at the Black Box Theater at…

ecciNovember 13, 2024

Departmental News Event Coverage Our Partners

OU ECCI Partners with McDonald’s Gaming to Support Events & Community Engagement

"Gaming is for everyone PERIOD!" Has become the motto of the narratives of all the various efforts out of OU's Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation department…

ecciOctober 15, 2024

Competitive News News

OU Esports Invests in Esports Coach Development with FITGMR Certifications

Two OU Esports coaches received official certifications, paid for by the school, ahead of the 2024-2025 competitive season, marking a step forward in the growth…

ecciOctober 8, 2024

Competitive News League of Legends Our Teams

Looking Ahead at the 2024-2025 League of Legends Roster

OU Esports named a new League of Legends roster last week ahead of the 2024-2025 competitive season. Coach Brandon “PenguinArchitect” White chose the team, placing…

ecciSeptember 19, 2024

Competitive News Uncategorized

OU Enters the D1 Power Esports Conference and the 2024-2025 Competition Involvement Overview

It is important to highlight the numerous things we are involved in not just for OU, but to also provide perspective to those not on…

ecciSeptember 19, 2024

Back to School Departmental News Event Coverage

OU Gaming Club Hosts Back to School Bash to Launch Fall 2024 Semester

This weekend saw the return of the OU Gaming Club’s Back To School event inside the OU Gaming Club Venue, with over 300 attendees from…

ecciSeptember 8, 2024

Back to School Departmental News Event Coverage

OU Gaming Club Back to School 2024 Announced! Events, Giveaways, Fellowship!

LAST UPDATED: 8.15.24 @ 7PM You have now received 2 OU Mass Emails from us regarding the new year, opportunities, our venue, and now our…

ecciAugust 11, 2024

Departmental News Spotlights

OU ECCI Summer 2024 Newsletter, Spring Recap, and Fall Preview

For the past 4 semesters I've produced an academic report card start providing more visibility within our program to you the supporters and viewers. However,…

ecciJuly 16, 2024

Departmental News Interviews Student Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: Kaleb Slawson

OU Esports has been an incredibly positive influence on Kaleb “Slawdini” Slawson, captain of the Super Smash Bros. team, Super Smash Bros. ambassador, and former…

ecciMay 3, 2024

Food for thought General Gaming News Reviews

The Console Wars: A Sustainability Perspective

When I was young, I loved playing Pokemon. I started out playing on the Nintendo DS, but then the Nintendo DSi came out, and it…

ecciApril 22, 2024

Departmental News Interviews Spotlights Student Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: Katlyn Don Carlos

Looking forward to her future, Katlyn Don Carlos fondly reflected on her time on the Media & News team and how working with the team…

ecciApril 12, 2024

General Gaming News Reviews Video Game Reviews

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Review

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth broke me. It doesn’t usually take me a month to finish a game I want to review, but the sheer size…

ecciApril 5, 2024

Departmental News Event Coverage Student Programming

The Latest Chapter: A Look at the OU Esports & Gaming Venue Launch

On Mar. 27, the Department of Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation officially launched the OU Esports & Gaming Venue to the public.A multi-year effort has culminated…

ecciMarch 29, 2024

Back to School Departmental News Event Coverage Spotlights Student Programming

OU ECCI Launches The OU Esports & Gaming Venue with Giveaways, Programs, Events!

In 2017 when we dreamed up what the now Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation department is, we envisioned a physical space where students of all backgrounds…

ecciMarch 24, 2024

Gaming General Gaming News Reviews Video Game Reviews

Potions: A Curious Tale Game Review

A special thank you to Stumbling Cat with providing us with a press key for this game review and all images through their press kit.…

ecciMarch 6, 2024

Departmental News Spotlights

OU ECCI Spring 2024 Newsletter, Fall Recap, and Updates

For the past 3 semesters I've produced an academic report card start providing more visibility within our program to you the supporters and viewers. However,…

ecciFebruary 20, 2024