eSports Lab adds new opportunity in College of Media & Communication

By A.J. Salazar In January 2023, Texas Tech University established the eSports Competition and Streaming Lab located on the first floor of the College of Media & Communication. Braxton Parrott, a Texas Tech Information Technology alumnus and current student assistant at CoMC, said what was once an abandoned call center has now transformed into a […]

Virtual Games Changing Reality of Competitions

By Chaz Wilson A new type of professional “athlete” has emerged, as young people increasingly choose computers and controllers over traditional balls and bats. Playing video games professionally is growing in popularity, with tournaments all over the world. Successful gamers can earn millions, with many earning their fortune and retiring before the age of 30. Nathan Walker, […]