The Atherton Esports & Gaming Center (EGC) will close for the summer on May 2, 2021. If you would like to reserve it for special use please email esports@butler.edu.
EGC Processes (subject to change):
- Bring your own headset (BYOH)
- Socially distance 6ft at all times
- Masks required at all times
- Use hand sanitizer before entering (provided at door)
- Show your daily health screening confirmation to staff member
- Show reservation confirmation to staff member
- No food or drinks
Parking and Directions
Visitor and event parking is available in the parking garage facility, located in the 4700 block of Sunset Avenue, between 46th and 49th Streets. Motorist access to the 1,025-space garage is available from Sunset Avenue. More info on parking.
List of Games
- League of Legends
- Overwatch
- Rocket League
- NBA 2K20
- NFL Madden 20
- Hearthstone
- Fortnite
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- FIFA 20
- and more!
Games offered subject to change based on demand.
Most paid games require your own license or account to play.
Computer Specifications
The facility is outfitted with 7 Alienware Aurora R8 gaming PCs, 5 PlayStation 4, two Nintendo Switch consoles (not currently available for use) and a Casting Station.
PC Specifications:
monitor – ASUS ROG Strix XG258Q 25″ 1080P 240Hz
processor – Intel Core i7 9700K (9th gen)
graphics – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 OC with 8GB GDDR6
memory – 16GB dual channel HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP at 2933 MHz
storage – 512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Boot) + 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)
Logitech G Pro Gaming keyboard
Logitech G300s Gaming mouse
HyperX Cloud II headset-Not currently available for use
Code of Conduct & Arena Rules
We welcome and respect gamers of all types, from all places and backgrounds.
- Harassment based on any aspect of a person’s identity will not be
tolerated. - No “toxicity” allowed. Behaviors that create an intolerable environment
such as bullying, threads of violence, stalking, or other forms of
intimidation will not be tolerated. - No cheating or illegal activity allowed.
- If you see something, say something (see Reporting).
In addition to following Butler Esports’ Code of Conduct, for the Arena specifically, here are some more regulations.
- Food and open drink containers are not permitted near the computers or on desks.
- Do not plug in personal peripherals or USB devices without permission from staff.
- Honor posted times of operation and respect directives given by gaming facility staff.
Reporting
The Butler Esports program encourages reporting of incidents involving Butler students or affiliates. If you see behaviors not consistent with our Code or university principles, please inform any of our arena staff.
Butler’s Community of C.A.R.E.
Butler’s Student Conduct
To report an emergency, call BUPD @ 317-940-9396 or 911.
To learn about campus policies on sexual assault, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and retaliation and find out how to make a report visit the Butler University Sexual Misconduct website.
To report a campus incident or act of intolerance, please use the incident report form.
