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Overwatch, Smash premier teams host tryouts

It’s “game on” for Mizzou’s premier Overwatch and Super Smash Bros. teams.

Published: Oct. 28, 2022

Esports Intended to be in 2028 Olympics

As esports continues to grow in popularity, we’ve been seeing more and more conversations about whether or not to include esports in the Olympics. 

Published: March 21, 2022

Lock-In-Tournament 2022 Finals Weekend Predictions

Can DIG Pull off Another Upset to become the Giant Slayer of the LCS?

Published: Jan. 26, 2022

Why Everyone Needs to Watch Arcane

The long-anticipated animated series has been a hit. Rotten Tomatoes gave Arcane’s first three episodes a 100% score and IMDB rated it 9.4/10.

Published: Nov. 15, 2021

Head Rocket League Coach Blake “Ulti” Griesbauer Continues to Improve Himself and Mizzou Team

Blake “Ulti” Griesbauer explains how his early love of games has impacted his current gameplay and coaching styles.

Published: Oct. 12, 2021

Head Coach Caleb “thebairdedlady” Heisler Juggles Raising 3-Month-Old Son and League of Legends Team

The varsity League of Legends team is so far undefeated this season under new head coach

Published: Oct. 10, 2021

Overwatch Contenders veteran steps in as head coach of Mizzou Varsity Overwatch

New Mizzou Overwatch Head Coach Austin “Careless” Crawford hopes to use his experience to help the team advance.

Published: Sept. 20, 2021

Blake “Krinkle” Krosbein and the Valorant Team on Track to be a Top 10 Team.

By Colin Rhoads Mizzou Esports is leveling up this year with the addition of our very own Valorant team. The Valorant team, led by sophomore captain Blake “Krinkle” Kronsbein, finished second in the NACE Collegiate League last spring as well as a second place finish in the University of Kentucky Valorant tournament before officially being…

Published: Sept. 14, 2021

University of Michigan to Add Esports Minor

By Joshua Wilkerson Following a donation of $4 million from Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, The University of Michigan will be adding a minor in Esports. This marks a significant step signifying the continuing growth of Esports worldwide. The minor is currently set to be implemented beginning in the 2022 academic year. This is planned…

Published: May 12, 2021

How the top 10 NBA2kLeague draft picks will contribute this season

By Gerald Hopkins On March 13th the NBA2k League held it’s four draft, and saw 62 players get a chance to make an impact with their new teams.  Pick 1: Lakers Gaming Selected Arshia “Krazy” Karimi  Lakers gaming was in a crazy spot, as before their first pick they traded away their point guard Sten…

Published: May 12, 2021