Esports: Bobcat Esports continues to rise despite COVID-19
By J.L. Kirven | Aug. 27, 2020Without football, esports will be front and center for competitive entertainment.
VIDEO GAMES
Budget approved, construction slotted to begin for new eSports facility
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 29, 2020Construction is expected to begin in early summer of 2020.
Try out vintage gaming consoles at Athens MakerSpace
By Liz Partsch | Nov. 11, 2019Bring your own beverages to the Athens MakerSpace and play your favorite vintage games while having a blast with others.
5 video games that are perfect for the Spooky Season
By Grant Ritchey | Oct. 15, 2019Grab your controller, turn off the lights and play some of the best games ripe for the Halloween season.
Video Game Review: ‘Astral Chain’ delivers high-octane action in a slightly diluted package
By Joseph Stanichar | Oct. 2, 2019PlatinumGames’ latest work excels at over-the-top action, but stumbles when stepping outside its comfort zone.
The best announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 5, 2019From ‘Overwatch’ to ‘Pokemon.’
Four video games to play this summer
By Grant Ritchey | May 5, 2019From fighting-style classics to shooting games.
PlayStation is laying power and immersion as its foundation for the PS5
By Grant Ritchey | Apr. 21, 2019With next-generation console rumors leaking through the cracks, PlayStation is leading the discussion about its new console.
Video Game Review: The final DLC episode of 'Final Fantasy XV’ celebrates its fantastic villain
By Joseph Stanichar | Apr. 7, 2019After a 10-year development cycle and three years of post-game content, ‘Episode Ardyn’ finally ends messy yet beautiful story of ‘Final Fantasy XV’.
4 video games to play during spring break
By Grant Ritchey | Mar. 5, 2019From ‘Devil May Cry 5’ to ‘Far Cry: New Dawn.’
Esports on the rise as official university varsity sports
By Jess Umbarger | Feb. 26, 2019Although OU doesn’t have a varsity esports team, its club has more than 200 members.
Weekender: Wine and dine at the OU Inn; bowl with a live DJ
By Alice Demith | Jan. 23, 2019Your weekend guide to Athens.
OU Smash Team transforms with release of new installment
By Joseph Stanichar | Dec. 4, 2018With the advent of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the OU Smash Team is changing in a big way.
Press Start: Head into the Wild West with 'Red Dead Redemption 2'
By Logan Graham | Nov. 7, 2018‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ hinges on your ability to inhale canned vegetables in Popeye-like gulps mid-mission. It’s still worth the $60.
Driving Thoughts: Nostalgia clouds quality of video games
By Logan Carr | Oct. 29, 2018They’re never as good as we remember.
Five horror games for the halloween season
By Jordan Ellis | Oct. 25, 2018From ‘Bioshock’ to ‘Bloodborne.’
Press Start: 'Hollow Knight' worth the small price
By Logan Graham | Oct. 16, 2018The game has touches of ‘Castlevania’ and ‘Dark Souls.’
Press Start: 'Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise' feels meh
By Logan Graham | Oct. 9, 2018Wait a while for this one.
Press Start: 'Life is Strange 2' releases episode one
By Logan Graham | Oct. 2, 2018Dontnod released the first episode.
Press Start: Farewell, Telltale Games
By Logan Graham | Sep. 24, 2018A post-mortem of Telltale Games, followed by a ranking of their post-Walking Dead output.
