Nicholas “Ablazeolive” Abbott has come along way since the 2017 NA Scouting Grounds. The Canadian Mid Laner impressed organizations and peers alike and was drafted by TSM in the 7th round of the draft. Ablazeolive was signed to TSM Academy as the starting Mid Laner and given a chance to learn under the player …
Cloud9’s Jungler platoon was originally born out of necessity, but it may be a sign of things to come in the franchising era. Roster construction will be made more dynamic as the NA LCS continues to develop due to an increased focus on talent development and sustainable salaries for all players [not just starters]. …
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Echo Fox have been on the hot seat for all of Season 8, with their beginning roster being slated by many analysts and community members as the perfect recipe to create a batch of C4 waiting to be triggered by even the slightest touch. The personality of the team wasn’t the outward cause for …
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While Week 1 of Overwatch Contenders: China Season 3 set the tempo for our two groups as they entered the regular season, Week 2 reaffirmed the power dynamics between them. Each group is mirrored from Contenders Season 2. Group A is stacked with three of the best teams and has created a clear delineation …
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One of the three new Chinese expansion teams introduced into the Overwatch League, the Guangzhou Charge, have officially announced their roster going into the upcoming season. As a general fan of the game, I desperately want to like this team, but to be frank — I’m torn. Operating with the information currently available I’ve …
Written by volamel Overwatch League is around the corner, Contenders Season 3 should be kicking off any day now and after the 2018 World Cup, the Chinese region has entered the vernacular of the competitive Overwatch community. Yes, the World Cup team has had amazing performances and have been waiting to be discovered by …
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Written by Volamel Overwatch Contenders is an esports scene that is rife with talented players vying for a chance to play with an Overwatch League franchize, but that’s not all it includes. A growing group of amateur casters, hosts and analysts are all amassing under one roof to tell these stories. Broadcast.gg is that …
Written by Volamel The hustle and bustle of Toronto, Ontario proceed without hesitation. Like any big city, its thirst for excellence fuels its tendency to create, much like its flourishing film industry. Nearly an hour outside of Ontario’s capital lies the quiet suburb of Barrie, Ontario. It is here, where one Overwatch League …
Written by Volamel The post-BlizzCon 2018 coverage continues forward as Esports Heaven was able to sit down with British Hurricane’s team manager, Ysabel “Noukky” Müller following the upset between Team UK and Team USA at the 2018 Overwatch World Cup. Noukky and I chat about the team’s successful performance in the Contenders Trials, the …
Written by Volamel With upsets a plenty and South Korea taking home their third gold, this year’s Overwatch World Cup was one for the history books. Kicking off the festivities in a big way, Team UK defeated Team USA in dominant fashion. This result comes off the back of many pundits praising Team USA …