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Equipment

• Alienware Gaming PCs, 24 inch with full HD 1920x1080, with 32gb RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 3080 10gb graphics card
• Dedicated 10gb network with 1gb to each PC
• Noise-canceling wired HyperX Cloud Core headphones with angled 53mm drivers and crystal clear 10mm microphones
• HyperX Alloy Origins keyboards with red switches resulting in no resistance while playing
• USB ports throughout the room for student devices
• Electrical ports for student laptops
• TV mounted on the wall to watch streaming events and competitions

Games available for play (games availability can change at anytime)

• Among us
• Apex Legends
• COD Warzone
• Counter-Strike 2
• DOTA 2
• Fall Guys
• Fortnite
• GTA 5
• Halo Infinite
• League of Legends
• Lethal Company
• Minecraft
• Overwatch 2
• Roblox
• Rocket League
• Street Fighter 6
• Team Fortress 2
• The Sims 4
• Valorant

Cal State Monterey Bay offers coursework in Game Design and Interactive Media as part of the . With courses such as environmental modeling and character design, students can build fundamental skills in 3D modeling using industry-standard tools. These courses include project management, production, and asset management of images, text, sound, animation, and computer code.

Our Mission

To create an exceptional Esports Lounge within the Otter Student Union, where students can come together to celebrate their passion for gaming. We strive to offer an innovative gaming environment, a diverse range of Esports game titles, and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages connecting with others, skill development, and healthy competition. Through our commitment to innovation, community engagement, and fostering the growth of Esports, we aim to be a hub that empowers students to connect, learn, and thrive in the exciting world of competitive gaming.

Our Pillars

We value 3 pillars of Community, Inclusivity, and Excellence. 

• Community: We foster connections and friendships among gamers, encouraging collaboration, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship. We aim to support events, tournaments, and educational initiatives to bring the community together, facilitate networking with other institutions, build academic connections, and skill development within the Esports industry.
• Inclusivity: We prioritize diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates the unique perspectives and talents of all individuals within the Esports community here on the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog campus. 
• Excellence: We are dedicated to providing a top-tier gaming experience inclusive of new technology, high-quality facilities, and a wide selection of gaming titles.

The Otter Student Union creates thriving student-centered spaces that support empowerment, authenticity, and Otter pride to cultivate socially conscious agents of change with sustainable connections between students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. We uphold the following community standards within the Otter Esports Lounge:

• We welcome and respect all gamers, from all places and backgrounds.
• Be a good sport whether I win or lose.
• Show integrity by honoring the rules, my opponents, and my teammates.
• No cheating or illegal activity allowed.
• Behaviors that create an intolerable environment such as bullying, threats of violence, stalking, or other forms of intimidation will not be tolerated.
• Build a healthy environment together. Hold each other accountable for wellness and success.

We encourage students to make mindful, ethical, and respectful choices or decisions and follow the ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Student Code of Conduct.