Category: Overwatch
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Forging a stronger shield: The L.A. Gladiators’ off-season roster changes
Fans and analysts alike have been sceptical about the L.A. Gladiators’ recent roster changes, which have put the fate of the organisation in limbo for quite some time. Following Overwatch League’s 2019 season, many teams had lineup changes, but none were as questionable as the Gladiators. The largest concern spectators had, was whether the most […]
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Philadelphia Fusion announces OWL 2020 roster
Unlike many other teams that have been leaking out roster changes, the Philadelphia Fusion decided to lay it all out. Yesterday the organisation tweeted out a video of their full roster for the Overwatch League’s 2020 season. Much of the roster is returning with the addition of some fresh talent from Overwatch Contenders. Philadelphia Staying […]
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Paris drops four and London reshuffles in this week’s OWL roster changes
Now that the Overwatch League has entered the off-season, rosters are changing and adjusting every single day. With all these swaps, it can be difficult to keep up, so below is a comprehensive rundown of all the moves this week. Cleaning House On Monday, October 21, the London Spitfire completely revamped their coaching staff by […]
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The Overwatch Contenders’ Gauntlet: Second-tier but still premiere
The Overwatch Contenders’ Gauntlet was a monumental event for the tier 2 scene and showcased the best of each region. Previously, the Overwatch Contenders scene had little to no cross-region LAN events. The Atlantic and Pacific Showdown were the preliminary competitions to determine which ten teams would compete in The Gauntlet. This year’s Gauntlet was […]
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Multiple Overwatch League teams release players in postseason
No one is safe as October 7th marks open season for Overwatch League players. A bevy of Overwatch professionals are being released, declaring themselves free agents and looking for new teams. The first teams to announce they would be releasing players today were the Florida Mayhem, Toronto Defiant, and Washington Justice. Going Through Changes Roster […]
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Boston Uprising announce coaching staff shuffle in postseason
No one is safe in the off-season of Overwatch as teams drop players and coaches alike. Today, the Boston Uprising announced that they will be releasing assistant coaches Jordan “Gunba” Graham and Jackson “Shake” Kaplan. Gunba has been with the Boston Uprising since 2018 and previously worked with the Los Angeles Valiant. Shake has been […]
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The London Spitfire release three star players and a coach
The sweeping changes coming to the Overwatch League in 2020 have begun to take their toll. Earlier today, former Overwatch League Champions the London Spitfire announced that they have released three players and a coach. Roster changes were to be expected with the increase in costs to run an Overwatch League team, but no one […]
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Overwatch League Season 2 Grand Finals Guide
Overwatch’s second season comes to an end this weekend with the San Francisco Shock and Vancouver Titans descending upon Philadelphia for the Grand Finals. Season 2 has been fairly tumultuous, from the GOATS’ three-stage run to the late implementation of 2-2-2 role lock. Now the two best teams in the League will be facing off […]
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Blizzard Announces SEA Invitational Tournament ahead of the Overwatch World Cup
Travel expenses can pricey for Overwatch World Cup teams, especially if they come from a smaller region of the world. Blizzard Esports has just announced a Pacific region Invitational Tournament for select Overwatch World Cup teams. With the Overwatch World Cup growing closer and closer, there’s been plenty of buzz growing on Reddit and Twitter. […]
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The Vancouver Titans and San Francisco Shock are OWL’s Grand Finalists
The Vancouver Titans made Overwatch League history this weekend. The most dominant team in the League just secured their Grand Finalists spot against the New York Excelsior in a seven-map series. Then, in the losers’ bracket, the San Francisco Shock defeated the NYXL in an impressive series to also take their place in the grand […]