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ESports Arena Unveiled Through Contributions from Direct Communications
“This facility puts Idaho State University esports on the map in the Big Sky, in the country and in the world, and we’re proud to have it here,” said ISU President Robert Wagner.
ISU Esports Moves Into New Student Union Arena
The shift brings a more collaborative setup for players, who can practice alongside teammates and review gameplay footage.
Esports arena unveiled with support from Direct Communications
Idaho State University unveiled its new state-of-the-art esports arena Tuesday, September 29. The new arena serves as the hub for ISU’s growing esports program and a high-tech gathering space for students from all disciplines.
Empowering Esports: Idaho State University reveals new competitive gaming arena
Idaho State University’s gaming elite now have a permanent home to frag, brag and battle for Big Sky bragging rights after Tuesday’s unveiling of the Direct Communications Esports Arena.
ISU unveils brand new esports arena
This new arena will serve as the competition space for ISU Esports, which was officially founded in 2024 and competes against 10 other teams in the Big Sky Conference.
Idaho State University Unveils state-of-the-art Esports Arena
"It's amazing for them to have this brand new space because these athletes are really good at their games, they're dedicated," said broadcasting coordinator Daniel Sheldon.
Idaho State Esports Rocket League Team Gears Up for Nationals
When Idaho State University launched its esports program, the vision extended well beyond controllers and scoreboards.
For Idaho State’s esports broadcasters, the game never stops
The game clock does not exist. There is no huddle, no timeout called by a coach pacing the sideline, no moment where the action pauses long enough to catch your breath. In esports, the match moves at the speed of a processor, and the broadcaster moves with it — or falls behind.
Idaho State and Direct Communications Announce Gift to Create New Esports Arena
Idaho State is thrilled to announce a major gift from Direct Communications that will establish the new Direct Communications Esports Arena on the ISU campus. The partnership continues Direct Communications’ deep commitment to rural education and student enrichment across Idaho.
ESports Comes to Idaho State
With the help of a world-renowned coach and a talented group of first-year recruits, Idaho State University joined schools across the nation in offering an Esports program for student gamers, who solidified their commitment to the team at a signing ceremony in August 2024.
ISU Impact: Building Bengal Pride Through Esports
This month on ISU Impact, Dean Kandi Turley-Ames sits down with Tim May of Direct Communications and ISU communications major Derek Hansen to discuss the university’s growing esports program.
ISU Esports Eyes Playoff Push in Inaugural Season
As Idaho State University’s esports program nears the end of its first season, two of its five teams remain in contention for a playoff spot, while the others have faced a steep learning curve against more experienced opponents.