With EFFECT still in Korea, many were wondering if this would be the game where Shanghai Dragons could secure their first win. But with their 3-1 loss, the first reason why they lost is clear.
I will have to admit that the title is not as eye catching as other article titles. However, I believed this title best represented my background and what I wanted to deliver.Unlike other reporters co
He already has a rapport with the players of Houston, so there’s already a natural synergy in-place. This is something that did not exist when he was with Dallas Fuel, in which his acquisition seemed a bit more impersonal:
But if esports veteran Andrey "Reynad" Yanyuk has learned anything in his fifteen years in the industry, Fortnite esports is not built to last. No esport is, in fact, nor game or genre of game. The way he sees it, it is the nature of gaming and esports to resist longevity.
As the seasons of competitive Overwatch wear on and the Overwatch League's existence comes to dominate every conversation, it has become easy to accept as inevitable the fundamental design of Overwatch.
Game design and balance is not simple and no one should discredit the hard work that goes into it. But it would be a shame if Blizzard denied the quality, valuable feedback the pro community provides for free in favor of pushing obviously flawed, all too frequent patches on its passionate, but exhausted, fanbase.
The main chunk of the controversy started from OGE's return -- the Korean OWL commentators refrained from mentioning OGE by his name. They either referred to the player by the hero that he was playing or simply called him "Fuel's tank player." And during a break in between the sets, commentator Jung said, "The Dallas Fuel has started showing us an entirely different form since their match with Seoul Dynasty.
At present, teams have limited time to experiment and become comfortable with updated patches during breaks, and their focus during a stage is obviously on their imminent matches. If the game pros are playing is going to change drastically between stages, then it only makes sense for their adjustment period to be extended.
Pro Overwatch needs casual (or, as the case may be, competitive) Overwatch to thrive. The Overwatch League can employ the best Overwatch players in the world, but those players will not matter if they do not have the fans and support necessary to make their careers thrive.
In 2016, when the ‘Overwatch League (OWL)' was first introduced at BlizzCon, a lot of video game journalists including myself were skeptical. OWL was hosted by the development company and was ba
The desire to give fans such unprecedented levels of transparency extends from a rapidly antiquating idea that esports fans are entitled to know the inner-workings of organizations and the personal lives of pro players.
For pro players in the Overwatch League looking to optimize their performance, the stereotypical sedentary gamer lifestyle and fast food rich diet simply will not cut it. Increasingly, League organizations are encouraging, facilitating, and, in some cases, mandating that their players maintain a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
RadoN's rosters is a series dedicated to thought experiments regarding potential rosters, roster moves and etc. This entry focuses on Korea's "golden boys", as they're affectionately referred to, and
In Blizzard's well-meaning earnest to quell one unruly player, the League is setting a standard of conduct contingent upon a hypervigilance on their part that cannot possibly be maintained consistently and fairly.
The suffering Overwatch player loathes quick match because “no one takes it seriously” while also despising competitive play because “no one takes it seriously.” There is a palpable me-against-the-world mentality that convinces them winning is less about mastery of Overwatch gameplay and more adhering to a list of rules that supposedly result in social cohesion.
College esports have always been a weird thing for most people to grasp. It's not quite the pro scene, but it isn't amateur either. Some collegiate pros see it as a stepping stone to enter professional play, while others are firm in continuing their non-esports related career path after graduation.
Even during breaks, the sound of the arena is cacophonous. Between commentary and game sounds, cheers and straight up blood-curdling screams, the Overwatch League is not for the faint of heart. It is beautiful, even in its overstimulation – the stadium is bathed in various team colors throughout the day and the art of the upcoming map periodically consumes the stage.
I'm going to focus on what I know for certain. Here are the three Overwatch League truths I've learned from interviewing pro players, team captains, player managers and everyone in between during stage 1.
Dallas’ underperformance is the result of a myriad of factors, but there are three notable culprits...
Week three of OWL is behind us and here comes another load of my rhetoric dedicated to its happenings. This week's twist is that it takes the form of predictions for what may or may not happen by the