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Overwatch League players show off Overwatch 2 in first pro exhibition match

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After the announcement that the fifth season of the Overwatch League would be played on an early build of Overwatch 2, the biggest question on most fans’ minds was how professionals would adapt to the myriad of changes coming in the sequel.  Overwatch League players stepped up to play an Overwatch 2 exhibition match during the league’s Grand Finals broadcast and display the sequel’s competitive potential, especially with its switch to five vs. five rosters. Ten players from the Washington Justice and Los Angeles Gladiators joined forces to create two

Overwatch League reveals Sombra and Bastion’s Overwatch 2 reworks

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Bring in the DPS drama for Overwatch 2. Lead hero designer for the game, Geoff Goodman, joined the Overwatch League Watchpoint pre-show to reveal some new details about two of the game’s most beloved DPS heroes, Bastion and Sombra. Sombra’s visual rework was revealed at Summer Games Fest in June, but this is our first look at her new kit. Both heroes have had their ultimate abilities completely redesigned for the sequel. Fans of Sombra should look forward to dealing more damage, and Bastion enthusiasts should be gearing up for

Atlanta Reign qualifies for the 2021 Overwatch League Grand Finals

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This year’s Overwatch League Grand Finals matchup is finally set in stone after one last day of playoff bracket competition. Over the past two days, four top teams have been sent home packing with their championship dreams dashed. On Sept. 24, two surprising teams joined them.   Last year’s champions, the San Francisco Shock, were sent home alongside the league’s May Melee winners, the Dallas Fuel. An underdog coming into the lower bracket, the Atlanta Reign rose above and will join the Shanghai Dragons in the Grand Finals.   In a do-or-die

Overwatch League reveals 2021 Role Stars

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At the end of each season, the Overwatch League bestows awards on some of its top players. Big titles like Rookie of the Year and MVP have already been announced, but this season’s Role Stars will also join the circle of 2021 champions. Four players in each role are given the honor of Role Star each year. The title is mostly a matter of pride, but players will get to have a special icon next to their name during the 2022 season to signify their win. Role Star awards are

Chengdu Hunters, Los Angeles Gladiators eliminated from Overwatch League 2021 playoffs

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After a long day of battle, another two teams are headed home from the 2021 Overwatch League playoffs. Unlike on the first day of elimination matches, the teams playing on Sept. 23 avoided clean sweeps and took their opponents to the very limit. Only four teams now remain to fight it out when games resume on Sept. 24.   The night kicked off with a final display of the deep rivalry that developed between the Atlanta Reign and Los Angeles Gladiators over the course of the 2021 season. In many of

Overwatch League Shanghai Dragons Player Performs ‘Invisible Pulse Bomb,’ Wins Match

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OverwatchOne stealthy manuever by a Shanghai Dragons player may have clinched victory for the team over the Philadelphia Fusion. / BlizzardOne stealthy maneuver by a Shanghai Dragons player may have clinched victory for the team over the Philadelphia Fusion.Kim “Fleta” Byung-sun wowed fans and his fellow players by performing a move that some have dubbed the “Invisible Pulse Bomb” during a preseason match against the Philadelphia Fusion. The match occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 21, and served as a window for players to see just what could happen when over $3

When is the Overwatch Halloween 2021 Event?

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Time Stamp: September 22, 2021 3:43 PM - Modified On: September 22, 2021 - Published By:
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OverwatchPhoto courtesy of BlizzardOverwatch's special events are consistently something to look forward to, introducing temporary game modes, challenges, and fresh cosmetics. As September nears an end and the spooky month, October, begins, fans are inquiring: when will Overwatch's 2021 Halloween event begin?Overwatch's Halloween Terror event is always a hit and frequently introduces some of the game's best skins, among recent 2020 additions was the spectacular Dai-Tengu Hanzo.Dai-Tengu Hanzo skin, introduced as part of Overwatch's Halloween Terror 2020 / Photo courtesy of BlizzardThough no official word has come from Blizzard on

Overwatch 2 Executive Producer Leaves Blizzard

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OverwatchOverwatch executive producer Chacko Sonny has left Blizzard after five years with the company. / Matthew Eisman/Getty ImagesOverwatch series executive producer Chacko Sonny has left Blizzard in the midst of Overwatch 2's development for "some time off," the company announced Tuesday.Sonny joined Blizzard in 2016 and worked on both Overwatch games. He also served as a company vice president. He informed colleagues of his departure Friday, per a Bloomberg report. In an email to coworkers, he said working at Blizzard "has been an absolute privilege and one of the best

Leave wins the 2021 Overwatch League MVP award

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Throughout the 2021 Overwatch League season, the Chengdu Hunters have been searching for a tournament win. Success may have eluded them multiple times, but it appears the team has found a win among their ranks.  Xin “Leave” Huang has earned the 2021 Overwatch League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his immaculate DPS skills and impressive performance over the past year. On numerous heroes, from Genji to Tracer, Leave sliced through opponents and brought the Hunters closer to victory than they’ve ever been before.  A true veteran of the competitive