Overwatch is a game that is, generally speaking, a bit more simplified in nature while the difficult aspects are hidden behind the core gameplay mechanics and the ability to change heroes at any stage of the game. Adding another subtle level of difficulty not only slightly increases the novelty of the game, but it helps …
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Richard “rCk” Kanerva of Team Gigantti enters Overwatch Contenders Europe 2018 Season 1 with a huge weight on his shoulders. His team, Team Gigantti, is the reigning Overwatch Contenders Europe champion. After a decisive victory over Orgless & Hungry, 3-1, rCk took some time out to chat with Esports Heaven about his thoughts on the …
The newest member of the Los Angeles Gladiators Overwatch League franchise, Chan-hyung “Fissure” Baek, is widely considered to be one of the best main tank players in Overwatch. His reputation persisted through his time as a member of his previous teams, KongDoo Panthera and London Spitfire. However, his lack of gold medals and trophies has …
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We know Pongphop "Mickie" Rattanasangchod to be the bubbly little brother figure of the Dallas Fuel, but to other Thai esports fans, they know him as “P.Mick.” Known for his jovial banter and smile inducing antics, Mickie never retained any spite or ill intent when playing around, just harmless jabs placed within the team’s atmosphere …
Article written by Ruben ‘Daisyx’ Korte _______ To start a small introduction: my name is Daisyx and I have been coaching competitive League of Legends for the last 3 years for various teams in the European Challenger scene as well as in Wildcard regions like Brazil, Turkey and Russia. In this post, I will give …
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Dear fan of the future, I am unsure who is dominating the Overwatch esports ecosystem when you read this, or who is quickly climbing the rungs of the competitive ladder, but I write to you today about a team or organization that is long past your time. Something that is timeless in their story and …
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Each and every new hero that Blizzard churns out for Overwatch is always met with fanfare and overwhelming support, and Hero 27 is no different. With all the teasers as of late, it should be not surprise that Hero 27, Brigitte Lindholm, has been confirmed and is currently on the Public Test Realm (PTR). Following …
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What’s in a name? Shakespeare was one of the earliest people to question the titles we call “names” and what names really mean, but early in November of 2016, the Overwatch community would learn of one name; Krusher99. It’s ironic, how fitting that name is for a specific player almost a year and half …
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Yes, you are hearing this right. Storied shotcaller and support player Heo "Gambler" Jin-woo will be joining the Seoul Dynasty. With such a strong addition to an already stellar support line, what could this mean moving into the future for the Seoul Dynasty and the Overwatch League? First we have to contextualize just who this …
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When the Gigabyte Marines took the international scene by storm in 2017, it was by virtue of their fearless mentality and willingness to take risks, as well as a reluctance to play in the same way that other teams did. It would appear fitting then, that the first glimpse of their ethos would be displayed …