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OU Esports Invests in Esports Coach Development with FITGMR Certifications Competitive NewsNews

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…
ecci
ecciOctober 8, 2024
A Brief Look at Famicom Detective Club GamingGeneral Gaming NewsReviewsVideo Game Reviews

A Brief Look at Famicom Detective Club

“When a young girl is found crying alone at night, a man appears in front of them. The girl looks up to see a face…
Patrick Woodley
Patrick WoodleySeptember 24, 2024
Looking Ahead at the 2024-2025 League of Legends Roster Competitive NewsLeague of LegendsOur 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…
ecci
ecciSeptember 19, 2024
OU Enters the D1 Power Esports Conference and the 2024-2025 Competition Involvement Overview Competitive NewsUncategorized

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…
ecci
ecciSeptember 19, 2024
Astro Bot: Game Review General Gaming NewsReviewsVideo Game Reviews

Astro Bot: Game Review

Astro Bot reminded me why I fell in love with gaming as a child. As I jumped through each level in this beautiful 3D platformer,…
Will Edmonds
Will EdmondsSeptember 17, 2024
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: A Retrospective General Gaming NewsReviewsVideo Game Reviews

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: A Retrospective

All images courtesy of Bandai NamcoElden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, was recently released to critical acclaim. Now that fans have had some time…
Jack Lederman
Jack LedermanSeptember 13, 2024
OU Gaming Club Hosts Back to School Bash to Launch Fall 2024 Semester Back to SchoolDepartmental NewsEvent 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…
ecci
ecciSeptember 8, 2024
OU Gaming Club Back to School 2024 Announced! Events, Giveaways, Fellowship! Back to SchoolDepartmental NewsEvent 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…
ecci
ecciAugust 11, 2024
OU ECCI Summer 2024 Newsletter, Spring Recap, and Fall Preview Departmental NewsNewsletterSpotlights

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,…
ecci
ecciJuly 16, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Kaleb Slawson Departmental NewsInterviewsStudent 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…
ecci
ecciMay 3, 2024
The Console Wars: A Sustainability Perspective Food for thoughtGeneral Gaming NewsReviews

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…
ecci
ecciApril 22, 2024
Reflecting on OU Gaming Club’s Partnership with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Departmental NewsPhilanthropy

Reflecting on OU Gaming Club’s Partnership with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital

Bringing joy beyond the screen, members of the OU Gaming Club are making a difference in the Norman community as they lift spirits at a…
Jack Lederman
Jack LedermanApril 19, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Katlyn Don Carlos Departmental NewsInterviewsSpotlightsStudent 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…
ecci
ecciApril 12, 2024
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Review General Gaming NewsReviewsVideo 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…
ecci
ecciApril 5, 2024
The Latest Chapter: A Look at the OU Esports & Gaming Venue Launch Departmental NewsEvent CoverageStudent 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…
ecci
ecciMarch 29, 2024
OU ECCI Launches The OU Esports & Gaming Venue with Giveaways, Programs, Events! Back to SchoolDepartmental NewsEvent CoverageSpotlightsStudent 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…
ecci
ecciMarch 24, 2024
Advertising in Gaming: A Perspective GamingGeneral Gaming NewsReviews

Advertising in Gaming: A Perspective

Multiple low-to-mid-budget games released within the last few months have gone viral showing the power of social media in the gaming space. Since its release…
Jack Lederman
Jack LedermanMarch 14, 2024
Potions: A Curious Tale Game Review GamingGeneral Gaming NewsReviewsVideo 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.…
ecci
ecciMarch 6, 2024
OU ECCI Spring 2024 Newsletter, Fall Recap, and Updates Departmental NewsNewsletterSpotlights

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,…
ecci
ecciFebruary 20, 2024
Cozy Gaming in a Chaotic World: How “Vibes” Defined a Genre Food for thoughtGamingGeneral Gaming NewsReviews

Cozy Gaming in a Chaotic World: How “Vibes” Defined a Genre

Video games have always been an extensive entertainment category, but with the rise of cozy games in the past few years, this intangible feeling has…
ecci
ecciFebruary 16, 2024
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  • Student Spotlight: Jonas Wollman May 5, 2026
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  • Giving Day 2026 RecapApril 21, 2026
  • Shattering Stereotypes Vol. II ft. Richard HuynhApril 8, 2026
  • Splatoon’s Revival in OU EsportsApril 2, 2026
  • Student Spotlight: Matt NguyenMarch 26, 2026
  • From Sub to Assistant Coach: Hunter ChavezMarch 25, 2026
  • Student Spotlight: Mario MerendaMarch 24, 2026
  • Why Promoting A “Work Hard” Culture is Critical to Team GrowthMarch 13, 2026
  • Double Win for Marvel Rivals TeamsMarch 4, 2026
  • Marvel Rivals B Team ComebackFebruary 24, 2026
  • OU ECCI Hosts Spring All Development MeetingFebruary 10, 2026
  • Freshman Showcase: Logan MarshallFebruary 5, 2026
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  • Student Spotlight: Sam GrazianoDecember 9, 2025
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  • Alumni Advisory Board Hosts Leadership WorkshopNovember 25, 2025
  • The Gamertags of Sooner EsportsNovember 13, 2025
  • OU Business Professor Attends League of Legends TournamentOctober 9, 2025

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About The Sooner Esports Media Outlet

This media outlet is a product of student journalistic practicum from our Creative Content program. It is focused on covering departmental news for OU ECCI as well as fixate on our competition, also referred to as "esports", program.

From reporting on upcoming seasons, spotlighting students across the program, providing perspective on competitive culture, and showcasing our teams in sanctioned competitions, the Sooner Esports media outlet serves as our process to grow student journalists and media specialists through the lens of esports narratives and context.

About The University of Oklahoma Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Department (ECCI)

You can learn more at OU.EDU/ESPORTS.

© 2026 Sooner Esports. An OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Media Outlet.

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