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 …
Today, I got to break down Team Liquid's game against the Golden Guardians second match of the 2018 Spring season, where I go over the game and Team Liquids mistakes in detail. _______ If you enjoyed this video, follow the author on Twitter at @AlbertPCoh.
With Boston Uprising’s surprisingly strong finish within Stage 1 of the inaugural season of the Overwatch League, they look ahead towards Stage 2. Just narrowly missing the Stage 1 playoffs after taking a 2-3 loss to the Houston Outlaws, Boston are on the rebound in this new environment. With new maps being added to the …
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Many esports fans are unaware of what broadcast rights truly are, which is perfectly understandable. But when combined with the entitlement and fickle nature of the esports community as well as the added assertiveness and callousness that the online medium entails, esports fans come off as if they think themselves veteran TV executives. These issues …
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Anthony “Fire” King is one of the strongest support players in the amateur Overwatch esports ecosystem. He has led his current team, EnVision Esports, on many great conquests and he should chalk those down on his resume proudly. He and his team have played spoilers to many teams during 2017 Overwatch Contenders Season 1 and …
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The Overwatch League has been a wild emotional ride and we’ve only scratched the surface of Season One. Six months ago we ’re sat on our hands waiting for this moment and the subsequent moments to come. To say that they Overwatch League was “long-awaited” almost doesn’t do justice to how anticipated this was, and …
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