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SP9RK1E wins 2021 Overwatch League Dennis Hawelka Award

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Whether lifting his team up through kind words or dancing in front of a cheering crowd of fans, Dallas Fuel DPS Kim “SP9RK1E” Yeong-han spreads joy wherever he goes. This ultra-positive personality, along with his commitment to creating a better environment for his teammates, earned him the 2021 Overwatch League Dennis Hawelka Award. The award honors the memory of Dennis “Internethulk” Hawelka, a former Overwatch player and coach who passed away in 2017. Hawelka was a charismatic leader, dedicated to supporting the competitive scene and the players around him with

Overwatch League talent on playoffs, dark horses, and powerful Dragons

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Few people know the intricacies of the Overwatch League as well as the folks who are paid to analyze it every day. Ahead of the 2021 playoffs, which begin on Sept. 21 and culminate in a Grand Finals showdown on Sept. 25, we figured that no group of people was more equipped to offer postseason insights than the league’s talent team.   In lieu of a physical roundtable, Dot Esports reached out to various members of the Overwatch League talent team for some hot takes and ice-cold reality checks about the

Pressure and performance: Overwatch League’s most vital DPS players on the 2021 season

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Overwatch at its highest level has overwhelmingly been run by tanks and supports for the past few years. From the omnipresent GOATS meta of 2019 to the dull double-shield brought on by Sigma’s introduction, the top tier of the game has revolved around everyone except damage dealers.  This year, something shifted. Whether due to Hero Pools or improved balance changes, the Overwatch League somehow morphed into a smarter version of its inaugural self. Compositions reverted from slow and steady to fast-paced and chaotic, inviting sneaky Sombras, quick-shooting cowboys, and snappy

Seattle Surge introduces new lineup ahead of 2022 Call of Duty League season

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Time Stamp: September 20, 2021 3:14 PM - Modified On: September 20, 2021 - Published By:
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The Seattle Surge has its starting lineup for the 2022 Call of Duty League season, the team announced today.  Seattle dropped its entire roster—both players and coaches—in August and will now look to Accuracy, Sib, Mack, and Pred to turn the franchise’s fortunes around in the Call of Duty: Vanguard season. This Seattle lineup was first reported by Dot Esports’ CRONE on Sept. 3. Since the CDL formed in 2020, the Surge have struggled mightily with a 16-43 match record over the course of the last two seasons.  Accuracy, who’s

The best classic teams in NBA 2K22

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A fun part of playing NBA 2K22 is matching players and teams from different eras against each other. The basketball simulation launches with 67 classic teams from throughout NBA history. This includes the greats from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and the past 20 years. Many of these teams have complete starting rosters full of hall-of-famers and solid role players. Some teams are more complete than others due to a lack of licensing rights for certain players. Regardless, the classic teams in NBA 2K22 provide more gameplay options and give older

Best Teams to Rebuild in NBA 2K22

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Time Stamp: September 17, 2021 8:20 PM - Modified On: September 17, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesHere are the best teams to rebuild in NBA 2K22's MyLeague, MyGM and MyNBA modes on Current Gen and Next Gen. / Photo courtesy of 2KThis best teams to rebuild in NBA 2K22 list is here for those looking to throw on their superhero cape and turn dreams into reality for some of the most playoff-starved franchises in professional basketball.Sure, you could choose the Brooklyn Nets or the Los Angeles Lakers and wreak havoc on the league for years to come. However, it's simply more entertaining to build up

Sources: Washington Justice ownership group making forward progress in talks to acquire, relocate Chicago Call of Duty League slot

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Washington Esports Ventures, the parent company of the Overwatch League’s Washington Justice, is negotiating a deal that if completed would see it acquire the Chicago Call of Duty League slot and propose relocation to Washington, D.C., sources familiar with those conversations told Dot Esports.  Washington is one of two serious parties in negotiations with NRG Esports, the current owners of OpTic Gaming and OpTic Chicago, sources said. While a deal is not closed, there’s optimism among league officials and parties involved that the deal will move forward, according to sources.

Atlanta Reign’s Pelican will play in Overwatch League playoff games

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Time Stamp: September 16, 2021 4:23 PM - Modified On: September 16, 2021 - Published By:
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As one of the most clutch players on the Atlanta Reign roster, DPS Oh “Pelican” Se-hyun is obviously a critical part of the team’s Overwatch League playoff run. Though he’s grounded from air travel due to a recent surgery and can’t physically join the team in Hawaii this week, the Reign’s head coach has confirmed to Dot Esports that the 2021 MVP candidate will play in postseason games from the West Coast.  “We’re taking him on a road trip,” head coach Brad “Sephy” Rejani told Dot Esports. “He’ll most likely

Madden 22 Week 1 Roster Update: 5 Players Who Should Get Upgraded

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Top GamesBy Max Mallow | 4:43 PM EDTSan Francisco 49ers v Detroit Lions / Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesMadden 22 Week 1 roster update is upon us as the first week of the 2021-2022 NFL season wrapped up Monday with the Las Vegas Raiders defeating the Baltimore Ravens in overtime.Opening week delivered with rookies showing out, close games, standout performances and more. Part of Madden's appeal each year is that rosters are updated to reflect players' performances throughout the season. The ones who play the best get upgraded while those who struggle

LA Thieves Reveal CDL 2022 Roster

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Time Stamp: September 11, 2021 11:21 AM - Modified On: September 11, 2021 - Published By:
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Call of DutyThe Los Angeles Thieves' new starting lineup. / Photo courtesy of the LA ThievesThe Los Angeles Thieves revealed its starting lineup for the 2022 Call of Duty League season Friday, naming the four players that it hopes will carry it through to the finals.I’m thinking Thieves pic.twitter.com/fXinEwPjbS— LAT Envoy (@DylanEnvoy) September 10, 2021The lineup includes Zack "Drazah" Jordan, Kenneth "Kenny" Williams, Sam "Octane" Larew and CDL 2020 MVP Dylan "Envoy" Hannon. Drazah and Kenny opted to extend their stays on the team, while Octane and Envoy joined this