University at Buffalo (UB)
Level Up
2nd floor, Lockwood Memorial Library (North), North Campus
Fall semester hours
All hours are Eastern Time. Hours subject to change.
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 a.m. | 11 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. | 11 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. | 11 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. | 11 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. | 11 p.m. |
| Saturday | Noon | 11 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon | 11 p.m. |
*Holidays/Exceptions:
Friday, August 25: Closed
Saturday, August 26: Closed
Sunday, August 27: Closed
Monday, September 4: Closed
Monday, October 9: Closed (Critical server update)
Tuesday, October 10: Closed (Critical server update)
Wednesday, November 22: Closed
Thursday, November 23: Closed
Friday, November 24: Closed
Saturday, November 25: Closed
Esports Arena
Esports Arena. Photo by Doug Levere.
About
The Esports Arena features 52 Alienware gaming PCs with computer monitors and a four screen Jumbotron. Six of the Alienware gaming PCs are reserved for the varsity Esports team. You may spend a maximum of 15 hours per week of game time in the Esports Arena. A Charge + Lock charging station is located inside the Esports Arena.
Games
| Title | Platform |
| Aim Lab | Steam |
| Apex Legends | |
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey Ultimate Edition* | Steam |
| Brawlhalla | |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered* | Battle.net |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | Steam |
| Destiny 2 | Steam |
| Diablo II* | Battle.net |
| Dota 2 | |
| Dota Underlords | |
| EVE Online | |
| Fortnite | Epic |
| Genshin Impact | N/A |
| Halo Infinite | Steam |
| Hearthstone | Battle.net |
| Heroes of the Storm | Battle.net |
| League of Legends | Riot |
| Lost Ark | Steam |
| MapleStory | Steam |
| MIR4 | Steam |
| Overwatch 2* | Battle.net |
| Paladins | |
| Path of Exile | |
| Psychonauts 2* | Steam |
| Realm Royale | Steam |
| Roblox | N/A |
| Rocket League | Epic |
| RuneScape | Steam |
| RuneScape/OSRS | |
| StarCraft II | Battle.net |
| Teamfight Tactics | Riot |
| Team Fortress 2 | Steam |
| Valorant | Riot |
| Vanguard* | Battle.net |
| Warframe | Steam |
| World of Warcraft | Battle.net |
*Paid games
Console Lounge
Console pods feature TVs with HDR graphics. Photo by Doug Levere.
About
There are 8 console pods, available by reservation only. Each contains Xbox Series X, Sony PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and the ability to hook up your own retro gaming console. You may make a maximum of one appointment per day in the console pods.
Games
PlayStation 5
- ASTRO's PlayRoom
- Demon's Souls
- FIFA 23
- Ghost of Tsushima
- God of War (2018)
- Gran Turismo
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- NBA 2K23
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- Returnal
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Nintendo Switch
- Mario Kart 8
- Super Mario Party
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Xbox
- Dirt 5
- FIFA 21
- Forza Horizon 5
- Gears 5
- Halo
- Injustice 2
- Madden NFL 21
- Minecraft
- Minecraft Dungeons
- Ori and the Will of the Wisps
- Star Wars: Squadrons
- Tetris Effect
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Video Tour
Common Questions
Do I need a reservation to play games?
The Esports Arena (the big room with Alienware PCs) does not require a reservation. The eight console pods can be reserved via UB Navigate or by installing the Navigate app on your smartphone.
How can I learn more about Esports at UB?
Check out Student Life's information about Esports and the UB Student Gaming Association.
Can I suggest a game title?
Sure! Suggest a game for Level Up.
How can I send feedback?
What is your policy for fines and damages?
- UB students will be charged full replacement costs for equipment that is not returned or not returned in working order.
- Fees for equipment damaged, stolen, or lost based on current replacement cost.
- Students will be billed through Student Accounts and the student account will be blocked until payment is received in full.
- Privileges for use of space will be suspended until payment is received in full.
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Still need help?
Contact the UBIT Help Center.