“We got over 500 applications. Through a pool of 5-day online scrimmages and other recruitment methods, we narrowed it down to our top 35. We then flew all 35 out to Harrisburg."
If you have been following Contenders for the past few weeks, chances are you may have heard of GC Busan Wave. GCB is a group of talented young players that were formerly known as INTRO Wave until rec
But these individuals, as vital and accomplished as they may be, account for a mere fraction of the work that goes into each Overwatch League production. There is an expansive behind-the-scenes crew comprised of dozens of brilliant, diverse personalities whose faces will rarely be glimpsed
So, without further ado, I would like to present my two personal picks for the MVPs of the Overwatch League Playoffs: Gesture & Neptuno.
We are already halfway into Season 2 of Overwatch Contenders, and it has been an amazing three weeks of constant battles in the world of Overwatch. We have put together a list of must-watch matches an
The real semifinals battle will take place between the two off-tanks.
The match will depend on who can quickly change and adapt to changing compositions of the opponent and be the enabler for the team.
Players from stronger regions, like Korea, will continue to heavily influence other regions, such as China, Pacific and North America, and it is hampering the growth of local talent.
Although marketed as a “hero-based FPS,” Overwatch has strayed further and further from its origins since early release, each hero introduction and overhaul warping the game into a gimmick
It was the team that full held NRG at BEAT Invitational and beat Fusion University twice at Overwatch PIT. And it was the team that recruited xQc for Contenders Trials. So what happened? They were two games away from making Top 4. How did they fail to qualify for Trials?
There was a wealth of history between teams and players of Overwatch prior to the Overwatch League. If you have been missing out some of competitive Overwatch's past, or if you are a seasoned veteran
At the Blizzard Arena, an expansive, one-of-a-kind LED screen envelops the audience in the maps they have spent hours playing in-game, and, on a good day, the albeit small stadium bursts with energy and excitement as teams take to the stage.
Going pro in Overwatch requires as much, if not more, work as a full-time job, but it sure as hell does not pay like one. Yet, the future of the Overwatch League is contingent upon players like “Bischu” sacrificing their livelihood for the dream.
New York has been underperforming for Stage 4, but many are quick to point out they are sandbagging. We go over their matches against Los Angeles Valiant, Boston Uprising, and Houston Outlaws to find any possible weaknesses.
Ever wondered what that $100,000,000 esports investment was going to be used for? Today, during the Fortnite Pro-Am charity tournament at E3 2018, the gaming world found it.
The initial excitement and novelty surrounding the announcement and release will soon fade to reveal that ranked is, well... still bad.
Afterall, Deathmatch game modes in all FPS titles come with an ingrained level of chaos and frustration. They are the birthplace for kill steals, camping, and instant deaths due to unfortunate spawn locations -- all things veteran Deathmatch players already expected. It begs the question: what else were critics of the new competitive mode expecting?
Women in gaming need to be shown by their peers – not just CEOs touting inclusion initiatives and diversity statistics – that they are welcome, wanted, and will be treated equally in their communities when it matters.
According to a report from The Esports Observer, Blizzard has stated that they are hoping to add 4 to 6 new teams for Season 2 of Overwatch League. The huge success of the league's first season has su
Conversations between viewers become less and less about gameplay and more about the gaming company’s latest shenanigans and missteps; streamers begin answering more questions about Blizzard-generated drama than they do competition; and, little by little, Overwatch begins to pale in comparison to esports that are deftly navigating the line between gamer culture and mainstream audiences.