SMU Guildhall, where several Balanced founders teach, along with eGency Global an esports production company is hosting OP (Over Powered) Live Dallas, a premier es ports event featuring high-level professional competition, a 16-team collegiate tournament, a hackathon for high-schoolers, and a showcase for the work of SMU Guildhall master’s degree candidates in interactive technology.

CEO Robert Atkins spoke on the topic of gaming and violence. There is a lot of misconception and misinformation out in the media on this issue and Robert shared stats and his views on this hot topic.

Many of our staff have their roots in the gaming industry and we see positive opportunities for video games to have a profound effect on our lives and the world around us. We are glad to have the opportunity to show all the good that can come from gaming.

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OP Live eSports event (biggest of the kind in Dallas)

SMU | Guildhall News Article