Topic: esports

Business and Community | May 5, 2020
With live sports temporarily on hold, more Americans than ever have turned to esports to fill the void. UNLV expert Robert Rippee on the phenomenon and what’s next.

Research | May 8, 2019
UNLV gaming researcher explores the potential impacts of cheating in a burgeoning industry.

Campus News | March 26, 2018
Novice gamer Nicole Schultz shares her thoughts on this burgeoning part of the entertainment industry in this photo essay on UNLV's team.

Campus News | March 12, 2018
At the inaugural Mountain West Esports Showdown, UNLV’s 8-bit esports team made history by winning the championship.

Campus News | March 7, 2018
Some of the best teams in collegiate gaming will meet as UNLV’s "8-Bit Esports" takes on Boise State in the inaugural Mountain West Esports Showdown.

People | March 7, 2018
8-bit Esports member Yzzi Ocampo on the challenges female gamers face and the community she found on UNLV's campus.

People | March 7, 2018
The computer science major on taking a nonconventional career path and coaching UNLV's Overwatch team to esports success.

Campus News | March 7, 2018
UNLV's best in competitive gaming will meet on campus March 8-10 when the Mountain West Conference hosts its first-ever Esports Showdown. Here, leaders of UNLV's 8-bit Esports team share their experiences building the team and how it's shaping their future careers.

People | March 7, 2018
The co-founder of UNLV’s first esports organization on building community among gamers and UNLV’s chances of winning its first Mountain West Showdown.

People | March 6, 2018
The team captain for 8-bit Esports club on choosing UNLV and his plans to parlay his pastime into a career.

Campus News | February 28, 2018
College esports competition planned for March 8-10 at UNLV in conjunction with Mountain West Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships.

Campus News | February 16, 2018
First of its kind study looked at UNLV’s 8-Bit team as it readies for Mountain West Showdown against Boise State University.