Northern Illinois University

Healthy Gaming Tips from Our Valorant Players

September 21, 2023

We asked our varsity esports players to share their strategies for healthy game play, and how they prepare mentally and physically before a match. Here’s...

Healthy Gaming Day Graphic. Takes place Friday, October 6th in the NIU Esports Arena located at 595 College Avenue. Topics include nutrition, Physical health, diversity and equity, mental health, de-escalation, and supporting student and academic success. Featuring doctor Levi, the gaming and esports doctor. For more information, visit niu.edu/esports

Registration for Healthy Gaming Day is open!

August 29, 2023

When NIU Esports was first founded in 2018, one of the pillars the program was built on was promoting healthy gaming practices. We recognize the...

A Playstation five controller with the NIU Esports Arena in the Background.

PlayStation 5 consoles now available for open play in NIU Esports Arena

July 07, 2023

Thanks to the NIU Huskie Gaming Club, the NIU Esports Arena now has two PlayStation 5 consoles and four controllers, as well as several PlayStation...

Four NIU Esports players standing with trophies.

NIU Rocket League Takes Home the Gold at the ISU Rocket League LAN

April 27, 2023

After being knocked down to the losers’ bracket, NIU’s Varsity Rocket League team knew what they had to do: Win three consecutive matches, two being...

Healthy Gaming Practices - A Look at Caffeine

March 17, 2023

In the first of a series of healthy gaming overviews, let’s look at one of the most common substances in the gaming community: Caffeine. Caffeine...

An Interview with NIU Overwatch Head Coach Jakob Furgat

January 23, 2023

With the Esports Collegiate Conference season right around the corner, we had some burning questions for Head Overwatch Coach Jakob Furgat. Looking at the schedule,...

Esports Collegiate banner hanging in NIU Esports Arena

Understanding the Esports Collegiate Conference

January 13, 2023

Soon, NIU Esports’ Overwatch and League of Legends teams will begin their fourth season in the Esports Collegiate Conference (ESC)! Before the season gets underway,...