Learn more about the dedicated computers for computer gaming and Northwestern's Esports Club.
PC Specifications
Lenovo Legion PCs:
Intel i7-13700F
32 GB DDR5
NVIDIA RTX 4070
3 TB PCIE Storage
Display: Lenovo 360 Hz Monitors
Peripheral: Logitech G PRO Wired Mice
Lounge Usage
The gaming lounge is free for all Northwestern University students (Net ID required)
There is a limit of 10 hours a week to use the computers.
Computers can be used for gaming only.
Reservations are only available to ESports Club members, who use the lounge for practice and competitions.
Available Games and Game Clients
Riot Client
Steam
Epic Game Client
Blizzard Entertainment
Overwatch 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Rocket League
Apex Legends
Counter Strike: Global Offensive
Destiny 2
Fall Guys
The Finals
Genshin Impact
Honkai: Star Rail
Marvel Rivals
Path of Exile 2
Runescape
Star Craft II
Civilization VI
Civilization VII
Call of Duty: Warzone
Kovaak’s Aim Trainer
The SIMS 4
Untitled Goose Game
Discord
OBS
Spotify
Geforce Experience
Google Chrome
Game Requests
The Nexus Gaming Lounge accepts requests for new game installations throughout the academic year. Each spring quarter, a committee of students, faculty, and staff reviews all submissions and provides recommendations.
Note: We are currently unable to support paid licensed games—this feature is still being tested. Once paid licensed game support is ready, all submitted titles will be tested, reviewed, and considered for approval.
Yes. USB plugs are readily available at the front of the computer. Please do not bring anything that requires Bluetooth.
No. Please do not download any games. All titles available in the Nexus Gaming Lounge must go through thorough testing first to ensure they run smoothly within our system. Please consider submitting your request via theNexus Game request form.
At this time, the reservation system is available only to the E-Sports team for practices and tournaments. Reservations are not offered to the general public. All gaming PCs are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
