Dynamic duo
New esports recruits set to take UC Irvine teams to the top
Free conference will cover player health and business outlook
First-person hero shooter game is third title supported by 5-year-old program
Games+Learning+Society Conference seeks to unite and enlighten the multibillion-dollar industry
Chancellor Howard Gillman to head organization’s President’s Council
Relaunched event to focus on gaming’s role in confronting systemic challenges
Partnership is program’s first major sponsorship from outside gaming industry
UC-wide competition is intended to boost student engagement, foster community
Online viewership of competitive video gaming is up, but social distancing and tighter budgets will present challenges
Anthropology professor teaches class on digital cultures by creating his own virtual community – where COVID-19 isn’t a threat