We get a sense of which teams have the advantage and the greatest chance of making it to the semifinals (at least on paper).
On May 2nd, we joined SF Shock's Mercy expert Grant“Moth” Espe and their coach Jae “JunkBuck” Choi after their win against Houston Outlaws. Both were in good spirits as they sa
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.
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.
One day before the final stage of the inaugural season kicks off, Overwatch League players still do not know what patch they will be competing on.
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:
Reportedly, Overwatch League players and coaching staff have been arguing internally for the adjustments to Brigitte’s Shield Bash to be included in Stage 4. Players were asked by Blizzard staff to give overall feedback on the hero, as well as weigh-in on her inclusion without nerfs, earlier this week in order to collectively appeal to the design team.
But from this match, we saw something new. We saw a deliberate decision from NYXL’s coaching staff to exhaust Boston’s only Widow player by swapping in three different Widow styles.
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.
With Boston’s 3-1 victory over Shanghai, they’ve taken the #1 spot in the Overwatch League standings. And considering their upcoming schedule, it looks likely that they will tie with NYXL’s current 11-game win streak and possibly surpass it. (Especially considering that Dallas Fuel’s EFFECT will be on break.)
With Coach KyKy and Rascal’s release, many were looking forward to see Dallas Fuel’s new changes in action vs. San Francisco Shock. What they did not expect was a 0-4 defeat for Dallas. In what may have been the worst showing in Overwatch League on Temple of Anubis, Dallas failed to make the first tick on Point A. Much of blame seems to fall on aKm’s Genji.
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.
However, Custa has admitted the team is in a honeymoon phase. Their wins have been against Shanghai Dragons, Seoul Dynasty’s B-Team, San Francisco Shock and now Dallas Fuel. Their hardest matches are yet to come.
Following the Inven Global report regarding accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor, both the Overwatch League and The Boston Uprising have announced the indefinite suspension of Jonathan "DreamKazper" Sanchez.
Today, it was revealed by "Lily" an OWL fan active on Twitter that, allegedly, she was approached by 21-year-old DreamKazper and, eventually, was engaged inappropriately and often times salaciously through Facetime video, Snapchat, and Twitter DM.
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.
Examining the games, Seagull’s D.Va and Mickie’s Winston went toe-to-toe with New York’s dive composition on both Lijiang: Night Market and found their groove on Gibraltar. Being that Mickie is mainly a D.Va player, it makes sense that he already has an idea of how Seagull’s D.Va will move, even if it’s only Seagull’s 2nd time.
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.
Just moments ago, The Overwatch League announced this official verdict on an apparent "account boosting" scheme that OGE was apart of/
If Dallas Fuel’s true issue is confidence, then it’s up to the fans to continue their love and support alongside KyKy’s new announcement. If the players feel they are allowed to make mistakes instead of receiving ire from their fans, their synergy will improve and Dallas Fuel may return to see their old glory days.