Kim “Rascal” Dong-jun arrived at Dallas Fuel in February, joining from London Spitfire with promise of carrying the team to glory. Two months later, Dallas Fuel has released Rascal after a…
Overwatch
Despite the level of competition in the team-based first-person shooter market, Overwatch found a way to stand out with its memorable heroes, detailed backstories and easy to play, but difficult to master gameplay. Two teams of heroes use an array of abilities to score kills, capture points and complete objectives.
Backed by Activision Blizzard, a video game developer with not only plenty of experience but plenty of cash too, the company is working hard to ensure that its game, well-suited for esports, is a hit. Blizzard hopes to create the first mainstream esport. The Overwatch League, arguably the best produced competition that esports has seen yet, got off to a good start and promises great things for the future of the competitive scene.
Blizzard’s hit title is available to purchase here. Or, if you’re already know your Gladiators from your Valiant, get stuck in to some quality Overwatch esports news, opinions, videos and more below:
Los Angeles Valiant sign Izayaki to complete Stage 3 squad overhaul
Overwatch League side Los Angeles Valiant have confirmed the signing of Kim “Izayaki” Min-chul from South Korean side NC Foxes. Formerly known as Need during his time with the Foxes, Izayaki will prov…
Reinforcements arrive for Overwatch League strugglers Shanghai Dragons
The Shanghai Dragons have had the toughest season of anyone in the Overwatch League so far. The predominantly Chinese team is the only team to remain without a single match victory. To pour salt in th…
xQc banned again as Overwatch League cracks down on bad behaviour
Dallas Fuel Main Tank Félix “xQc” Lengyel has been banned for spamming the Twitch Trihard emote “in a racially disparaging manner”, the Overwatch League has confirmed. xQc post…
The Overwatch League Twitter directory: Where to follow the stars of the show
With the Overwatch League, Blizzard plans to create the first mainstream esports competition. With millions of pounds invested, the league has started positively. More than 300,000 people tuned in to …
Here what we learnt from the first week of Overwatch League Stage 2
As the second stage of the inaugural season of Overwatch League kicked off, former underdogs came out swinging and fresh faces made their mark on the competition. However, it was the Meta that was the…
Geguri Shanghai Dragons debut delayed by Visa issues
Kim “Geguri” Se-yeon will become the Overwatch League’s first female player after signing for the Shanghai Dragons. The Shanghai Dragons took to Twitter to confirm that four new players would be joini…
London Spitfire vs New York Excelsior: Overwatch League’s top two battle for first place
Courtesy of their respective victories over former leaders Seoul Dynasty, New York Excelsior and London Spitfire head into the final week of Stage 1 as the top two teams in the Overwatch League standi…
Geguri to join Shanghai Dragons, becoming Overwatch League’s first female pro
South Korean off-tank Kim “Geguri” Se-yeon is set to become the first female professional to join the Overwatch League. Given their stuttering start to Stage 1, Shanghai Dragons are set to turn to Geg…
Yes, Overwatch League lacks females, but contracts should be offered on skill, not gender
It is only natural that in any large field that is dominated by men, questions are raised on why there is a lack of women. It is a topic that must be carefully maneuvered. Speak too openly and conflic…