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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.