The pictures speak for themselves. You have never seen a happier bunch of professional players playing Overwatch.
For now, it can only be assumed that their contract with SF Shock has ended and it is not being renewed.
Some of the best Widowmakers this weekend were surprisingly not Overwatch League players. Rather they were players from Overwatch Contenders,
The individual decision making of the players, the fluid shift in compositions, the masterful positioning, the last 30 seconds: it was everything competitive Overwatch strives to be.
Overwatch World Cup is finally here and we’re going to kick off the tournament this weekend with the first group stage playing in the heart of esports, South Korea.
Here's the thing: I'm lactose intolerant and over the last two years, I've discovered that my relationship with ranked is like my relationship with dairy -- I don't need it, I don't particularly want
"Wasn't playing in the league supposed to be a dream come true? How can someone feel the need to "escape" the Overwatch League?
Blizzard-Activision is rumored to sign up to 6 new teams for the upcoming season 2 of the Overwatch League. Last week, Blizzard has made an announcement about two new team additions, Guangzhou (China)
Machi Esports is a Taiwanese team in Contenders Pacific with a full Korean roster. They finished 4-1 in their group. I was able to speak with General Manager Ethan Liu to get his thoughts on the state of Contenders Pacific and what Blizzard can do to improve it.
Just moments ago, Overwatch pro player and community darling Brandon "Seagull" Larned posted a twee that announced his Overwatch league retirement.
The very first champions of the Overwatch League have been crowned. As the very first OWL Champions, the London Spitfire achievement this season is made much more meaningful. It was a season that set
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
After a 3-1 victory on Friday, London Spitfire continued their grand finals hot streak with a 3-0 sweep against Philadelphia Fusion. While the crowd was clearly on Fusion's side (even gently booing Spitfire at times) the original Stage 1 champions were unphased.
What is the core of all sports industries? Players, general managers, coaches, and owners are the people that come to mind most often, but there is one more profession that can not be left out as
So, without further ado, I would like to present my two personal picks for the MVPs of the Overwatch League Playoffs: Gesture & Neptuno.
Playoffs aren't about consistency -- they are about showing up and being the better team when it counts. In that regard, Fusion put on an amazing show, steadily out maneuvering NYXL at every turn.
The real semifinals battle will take place between the two off-tanks.
"No matter what hero I play, I feel I can outperform and bring more than what a normal player could do in the same role."
From the looks of it, the rising ticket prices show that the perceived value of attending the OWL grand finals event is increasing as the July 28th - 29th showtime draws nearer.
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.