We pride ourselves on building relationships of mutual gain and with an objective-oriented strategic focus. We also actively work to protect the preexisting communities in and outside of OU and find organic and collaborative ways of elevating the diverse interests of the gaming and esports communities. Take a look at the champions right in our backyard coupled with our partners that have kept our development growing, moving forward, and at a constant rate of expansion.
We define partners by relationship building on a first name basis with direct coordination on efforts. If they are on this list it’s because we’ve worked with their administration first hand. Quality over quantity!
Computer Connection is the one-stop shop for computer parts, repairs, and custom builds in the OKC metro area since 1998. Our passionate team loves to create innovative and challenging builds, and knows the ins and outs of what specifications are needed for a variety of games and gaming PCs. We are proud to bring expertise and creativity in building to the OKC gaming scene. This 2nd generation alumni owned business helps members of our community with all things computer needs related.
SUPPORTER SINCE 2021
GameStop is the ultimate destination for gamers, offering a wide range of video games, consoles, collectibles, and accessories. Thanks to GameStop, we have a XBox Series X available for community use on top of support for giveaways and swag with gaming accessories and Pokémon collectibles.
SUPPORTER SINCE 2025
MSI is a world leader in gaming, content creation, business & productivity and AIoT solutions. Bolstered by its cutting-edge R&D capabilities and customer-driven innovation, MSI has a wide-ranging global presence spanning over 120 countries. Its comprehensive lineup of laptops, graphics cards, monitors, motherboards, desktops, peripherals, servers, IPCs, robotic appliances, and vehicle infotainment and telematics systems are globally acclaimed. Committed to advancing user experiences through the finest product quality, intuitive user interface and design aesthetics, MSI is a leading brand that shapes the future of technology.
SUPPORTER SINCE 2023
DC and Jenna are the co-owners of Commonspace Game Cafe, the leveled up version of Oklahoma’s first board game cafe! There’s over 4,000 square feet of gaming goodness, including a console area, an arcade set up, a pool table, and hundreds of board games and RPG books! They also have an in-house kitchen so they can make goodies such as pizzas, paninis, smoothies, boba teas, and more! Of course, with the current pandemic situation, masks are required for entry, and they make sure all tables and games are sanitized after use for the safety of everyone. Looking forward to seeing folks at the gaming tables! Commonspace also has a study area with whiteboard and easy cafe access for all those study needs!
PARTNER SINCE 2018
Guestroom Records is about getting good music to people who want it. With an origin story birthed on OU's campus it is deeply routed in the spirit of Norman and a deep love for music. Guestroom Records support is tethered to the fact that epic video games have epic soundtracks and still today the intentionality of sound and music design and composition are critical to making and enjoying great games.
From anime to video game soundtracks and normal offerings alike, Guestroom Records adds a new way to celebrate a classic way of consuming music. We are extremely humbled by their involvement and look to push this past just consumption as we work with our school of Fine Arts to provide additional mediums that celebrate history in the classroom on the road to becoming the best version a student chooses to become.
PARTNER SINCE 2024
HXC is a premier Fighting Game Community (FGC) focused tournament operate in the Oklahoma region. This 10+ year organization has put on the largest FGC focused tournament in Oklahoma called Super Bit Wars. Outside of tournament operations they are considered a community leader in the space and assist, collaborate, and bring to life events for 3rd parties and other flagship tournaments outside of Oklahoma.
PARTNER SINCE 2017
The venerable golden arches need no introduction here! However, it is the intentional scope of their "McDonald's Gaming" initaitive that focuses on reaching the gaming and esports demographics which compromise our soul purpose. While we continue to focus on the growth and stabilization of all things gaming and esports, our partnership with McDonald's signifies the intensity and resolve we aim to achieve through bolstering business while developing desirable programming for everyone.
PARTNER SINCE 2024
Oklahoma Scholastic Esports, or OKSE, is a teacher founded, led, and organized Oklahoma K-12 league representing over 115+ middle/high schools across the state which results in over 2.5K+ students (As of Fall 2022) being involved in intentional gaming and esports structure, development, and growth. Founded in 2019 it has become the states largest K-12 league with inclusion now for grades 4 and up.
OKSE is a direct partner in opportunity creation for K-12 pipelines in Oklahoma in tandem with our own efforts stabilizing, growing, and build infrastructure in higher education. This partnership will result in future events, recruitment, and additional networking for students and coaches alike on both sides.
PARTNER SINCE 2022
The Texas Scholastic Esports Federation was formed as a passion project from educators across the state of Texas who understood the value for students to take part in. TEXSEF represents teachers innovating solutions to meet their students where they are through execution.
Alongside the competitive leagues, they will offer resources for new clubs, professional development packages, live event planning (including regional & state championships), coaching guides and clinics, and more.
PARTNER SINCE 2020
The NECC, or National Esports Collegiate Conference, began sponsoring esports in the fall of 2020. The conference currently sponsors both regular season competition and championships across a wide variety of popular titles. The conference aims to serve the gaming community with respect and is proud to be a safe and inclusive environment. With more than 300 colleges and universities currently competing in the conference, the NECC strives to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community.
The NECC was started as a way to provide the collegiate gaming community with the respect it warranted and deserved. The conference prides itself on responding to the needs of it's schools, directors, coaches, and most importantly, it's players.
MEMBER SINCE 2023
VOICE, or The Voice of Intercollegiate Esports, aims to serve as a trusted source of industry data, provide a platform for learning and sharing program best-practices, bring together a diverse peer group of collegiate leaders, advocate for our members, and create common standards for a fair and level playing field.
The University of Oklahoma is a proud member of the VOICE initiative. Separate to that the OU ECCI director, Mike "Moog" Aguilar also serves on the board of directors since Spring 2024.
MEMBER SINCE 2024
Esport Supply Design, Build & Procurement process makes designing the ideal esport facility easy. Esport Supply Support Services are designed to make sure your investment pays off and your community continues to grow over the long term.
Working with one company through all stages of the process versus marrying together multiple vendors ensures speed and lower cost.
PARTNER SINCE 2022
FITGMR is a comprehensive performance and player development company born out of the work we have done with Cloud9 for over four years, a premier esports organization. We are a team of gamers, professors, Ph.D.’s,, psychologists, esports athletes, coaches, and industry professionals with decades of experience. Through the FITGMR app we offer a holistic approach to health for esports athletes and gamers that addresses the mental and physical demands of competitive gaming so they can perform better in their specific game. FITGMR’s Training Grounds is a best-in-class esports training experience. Certified coaches train and mentor in game-specific strategies and tactics, communication and team building. Training Ground Leagues, Bootcamps, and Discord encourage inclusivity and community.
PARTNER SINCE 2022
Twisted Tech provides expert smart device solutions for individuals and businesses. We are passionate about creating, maintaining and restoring connections through technology. Our turnkey Twisted Tech Racing Simulator is designed for performance, versatility, comfort, and utility. Our hand-tested components guarantee compatibility and quick setup for any racer, on dirt or asphalt, for fun or competition.
PARTNER SINCE 2023
SENET is a robust cloud based lab management software by ENESTECH. It is geared towards the growing esports and gaming spaces everywhere but especially in educational environments. Allowing for automation of gaming hardware to aid in keeping software updated, workflows efficient, and analytics documented, SENET is invaluable to organizing our venue aimed to serve the OU population of students, staff, faculty, alumni, fans, and campus partners.
SUPPORTER SINCE 2024
Uconnect Esports was born from years of experience being in the exact same place we are but at Texas A&M. Through the very early days of collegiate development, their Owner & CEO has helped ease one of the biggest challenges for student organizational leaders to find resources that incentivize participation and bring the cool factor to campus events. By streamlining the sponsorship workflow to a form with very clear requirements for deliverables, Uconnect empowers student organizations to gain a lot of momentum almost immediately at the event conception phase of planning.
PARTNER SINCE 2022
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