Esports to Launch at Wilkes University this Fall

Students with an interest in gaming can now compete in esports at Wilkes University. Starting this fall, Wilkes will offer competitive gaming in Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros.

A kickoff event was held on Monday, April 17, to celebrate the launch of the new program. “An Evening of Esports with Estars” featured gaming experts David Lee, co-founder and CEO of Estars Studios, and Maggie Jordan, PhD, a competitive gamer and advocate for women in gaming.

Housed within the Digital Design and Media Art program, Wilkes offers an esports team that leans on the knowledge and opportunities of career-focused majors and faculty experts in the arts, gaming and design fields. It is open to students of all majors and interests.

A gaming center located in Simms Center on Main will provide tournament-style equipment and technology, including 10 gaming terminals with LED uplighting with Spectrum Esports Evolution Tables and Spectrum ES Xpressions Chairs.

Large-screen televisions for spectator viewing and a Wall-Street-like ticker will broadcast real-time scores in the 1,100 square-foot facility. Dedicated spectator space and “shout casting” call out what’s happening to fans and fellow players following the action. Find out more at wilkes.edu/esports.