Topic: esports

UNLV Scores Big in Esports
team holding trophy
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.
Hashtag UNLV: Esports for the Win
Two photos showing esports co-founder Milo Ocampo raising the championship trophy above his head surrounded by teammates as well as a stage with six computers on each side battling it out in League of Legends.
Campus News | March 12, 2018
At the inaugural Mountain West Esports Showdown, UNLV’s 8-bit esports team made history by winning the championship.
March Madness Meets Esports at UNLV March 8-10
MW Esports Showdown logo
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.
Beyond the 'Gamer Girl' Label: Yzzi Ocampo
Portrait of woman in esports jersey
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.
Proving Himself on a Massive Scale: Julian Lugod
man in front of gaming screen
People | March 7, 2018
The computer science major on taking a nonconventional career path and coaching UNLV's Overwatch team to esports success.
UNLV's Console Cowboys Ready for the Esports Showdown
Portraits of four students with computer screens in background
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.
Dreaming Big in Esports: Milo Ocampo
Portrait of Milo Ocampo
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.
The Esports Capital of the World: Tyler Tsunezumi
Portrait of Tyler Tsunezumi
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.
UNLV, Boise State to Compete in First-Ever Mountain West Esports Showdown
M.T. West eSports Showdown - Boise State and UNLV
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.
UNLV Study Finds No Testosterone Changes in Esports Gamers
Portrait of Peter Gray, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
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.
A League of Their Own
Illustration of several people playing video games
Business and Community | April 3, 2017
Esports is moving from huddles around a computer to becoming the next big spectator sport — and resorts are betting that it’ll bring Millennials into casinos.
Fair Game: Writing the Rules for Esports
Brett Abarbanel stands in front of slot machines
Business and Community | April 3, 2017
The relationship between resorts, eSports and the Gaming Control Board is still being fleshed out. UNLV researchers are right there to examine these emerging paradigms.