Video courtesy: CU Boulder Don’t ever let your mom tell you video games are too expensive. Thanks to a $1.2 million dollar contribution from Dell Technologies and Intel, the University of Colorado Boulder is set to unveil a 1,275-square-foot gaming haven for students. The Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge, set to open Thursday marks the second collegiate facility of its kind in the nation and the first of its kind in Colorado. Prior, Columbia University opened its esports room at the start of the 2022-23 academic year. CU’s lounge, situated in the University Memorial Center (UMC), will feature cutting-edge gaming systems, including 19 Alienware Aurora R16 desktops, three Alienware M16 gaming laptops, peripherals, a multiplayer console area, and a state-of-the-art broadcast studio. “I am excited for our enhanced partnership with Dell to establish a high-tech gaming lounge on our campus,” said Dr. D’Andra Mull, vice chancellor for student affairs, said in a news release. “I...