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Game On
Monday night isn’t just for football. It’s also prime time for Tars across campus and beyond to tune in to Rollins Rampage, the College’s newly formed competitive esports team now streaming on Twitch. A small group of students started the Rollins Esports Club in 2019 in collaboration with the athletics department, and they’ve welcomed nearly 100 new gamers in the first year. “Rollins is all about looking to the future,” says Ben Katz ’22, president of the Rollins Esports Club. “I see esports as the future of collegiate competition. It touches on every aspect of traditional athletics—discipline, team pride, sportsmanship, community—while being accessible to many people.”
Grade-A Gear The newly converted space in the Alfond Sports Center is decked out with 15 computers featuring topof-the-line processors and graphics cards optimized for competitive gaming.
Connect 24/7 Any student can join the club by signing up for the Rollins Rampage Discord server.
Calling All Gamers The Rollins Esports Club features a threetier competition structure, meaning newbies, hardcore players, and everyone in between are welcome.
Dedicated Digs
The esports room has the feel of a high-tech lounge where students can come to hang out as well as play their favorite games.
Games Galore Rollins Rampage currently competes in “Rocket League” and “League of Legends,” with plans to add “Apex Legends,” “Dota 2,” “Overwatch,” and “Super Smash Bros” to the competitive roster soon.
Next-Level Loungers
Students can compete in comfort and style thanks to ergonomic Respawn gaming chairs at every station.
