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Mano leaves professional Overwatch to complete military service

Professional Overwatch lost one of its most veteran players today when Philadelphia Fusion main tank Kim “Mano” Dong-gyu announced his intention to leave the team and complete his military service for South Korea.  “Unfortunately, I’m sad to announce that I’ll be taking a break from my professional career,” he said in a post on Twitter. “I still wanted to play next year but it’s up to a point where I cannot postpone my mandatory military service.”  Mano began his professional career in the earliest years of competitive Overwatch, joining teams

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

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

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

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

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

The best players in NBA 2K22

Every year, there are huge expectations in the NBA 2K community regarding player ratings. Some stars will have a worse rating compared to the previous edition and the ones who had a great season will have a better version in the top NBA game simulator. With NBA 2K22 releasing tomorrow, Sept. 10, there’s no better time to know what players you should be using to play against friends, the ones you should keep an eye on when playing against, and, of course, the players you’ll want to sign in MyCareer

How to Get Mr. Mime in Pokemon GO: Kanto and Galar Forms

PokémonImage provided by NianticMr. Mime might not be a particularly popular Pokemon, but it’s a sought-after monster within Pokemon GO due to its rarity. As of now, both regional variants of Mr. Mime are present in Pokemon GO, each with different availability and locations of capture. Here’s how to get one.Mr. Mime was first introduced in Pokemon Red and Blue, with it’s Ice/Psychic variant introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield. The original Mr. Mime, known colloquially as it’s Kantonian form, is the evolved form of Mime Jr., while its Galarian

Overwatch League 2021 playoffs bracket officially set

The Overwatch League’s official 2021 playoff bracket is finally set in stone. When the bracket begins on Sept. 21, fans will get to see grudge matches between cross-region rivals as teams fight for two spots in the Sept. 25 Grand Finals.  A few hours after the play-in matches concluded, and teams like the Washington Justice and Philadelphia Fusion were officially added to the playoff bracket, the Watchpoint desk aired a selection show. Representatives from each of the eight playoff teams were on deck to make choices and talk trash. The

San Francisco Shock, Washington Justice advance to Overwatch League playoffs bracket

It’s been a long weekend of tense matches, but the Overwatch League’s play-in matches have finally produced three winners who will advance to the official playoffs bracket.  The San Francisco Shock, Washington Justice, and Philadelphia Fusion all fought their way to the top during this weekend’s games. They’ll be joining the five higher-seeded teams that already earned a spot in the double-elimination playoffs bracket, which begins on Sept. 21.   Overnight, the Philadelphia Fusion clawed their way through two opponents to claim the final playoffs slot in the East Region. An

Washington Justice, Toronto Defiant advance in Overwatch League 2021 play-ins

Two high-stakes, single-elimination play-in games officially kicked off the Overwatch League postseason today. During play-ins, six West Region teams and three East Region teams will be fighting for the final three slots in the official double-elimination playoff bracket, which will begin on Sept. 21.  Before they can secure those final spots, though, teams have to take down their opponents in the do-or-die play-in matches. Two West Region teams, the Washington Justice and Toronto Defiant, swept their adversaries today and will move on to the second phase of play-in games on