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Week 24 of the Overwatch League did not go well for the Vancouver Titans. Leaving the weekend with not even one map win is something that can not happen if playoffs are the goal. Especially when they were predicted by many to take at least one win. There are of course a few noticeable weaknesses that…
Oh, how giants can bleed. Ahead of the Summer Showdown, San Francisco seemed analogous to the Superman of the Overwatch League. Team after team had tried and failed to take down the reigning champs, and outside of one bad weekend none had been able to. Their domination has lasted so long they appeared bulletproof with…
Why start with Minhyuk ‘Michelle’ Choi many might wonder? Why start Michelle on DPS would be an even bigger concern? He isn’t the most well known, the eldest or the newest player on the Seoul Dynasty. He has pulled through for the team when they needed a Sombra. He helped tip points in a massive…
Despite facing a loss against the Los Angeles Gladiators, the Toronto Defiant showed signs of life. With a decisive map win in round one, the Defiant are slowly rising among the lower tier teams in the League. It should be stated that, of these lower-tier teams, the Defiant have one of the hardest schedules this…
Two weeks ago, the Shock uncharacteristically lost to both LA teams in the same weekend. This past weekend, the Shock came roaring back and stole their revenge against the Gladiators on primetime. They strayed from their questionable Zarya strategies and it payed dividends for San Fran. With Striker on Reaper and ANS and Rascal swapping…
A month has gone by in the 2020 Overwatch League season and yet many are still debating which teams are truly the best at the current moment. Compile the fact that five of the 20 teams have yet to play with the newly added weekly hero bans and it can become quickly overwhelming for fans…
After sitting on the bench for the majority of the 2019 Overwatch League season, Myeong-hwan “smurf” Yoo had his moment in the spotlight come Stage 4 and the Playoffs. As the team’s Orisa specialist, he demonstrated impeccable positioning and game sense with the character, guiding the Shock to their first championship. Today is a look…
The opening weekend of the Overwatch League began with homestands in both New York and Dallas. The final matchup of the weekend in Dallas saw the reigning champions of the San Francisco Shock square up against the hosting Fuel. With Dallas coming off a stinging loss at the hands of the LA Valiant the night…
Now just under a week into the 2020 OWL season, some have already begun to look ahead to see which players are anticipated to make the biggest splash this year. With some stellar opening performances, it’s not out of the question to imagine that even the players themselves have started thinking about the OWL’s coveted…
Hype for the start of the 2020 OWL season is in full swing, with the start of the season just one day away. Several teams will be flying out to Dallas and New York with the hopes of starting their season off on the right foot. For players, the pressure is the same, only they’ll also…
As the Overwatch League season returns, the Shock start out 2020 at the Dallas homestand. While the reigning champions get Saturday off, they perform in the final match of the weekend against the Fuel on Sunday. Coming off a fairly inactive off-season, San Francisco is poised to pick up where they left off in 2020.…
Hyo-bin “Choihyobin” Choi is now a name synonymous with excellence in Overwatch. Since signing with the San Francisco Shock in Season One, he has shown nothing but brilliance. This was especially so in their historic run in the second season, culminating in the Finals MVP Award. Here is a look at his past and role…
Coming off a championship season that included a golden stage, the San Francisco Shock move into Season 3 with a target on their backs. Throughout Season 2 they were the team to beat, after a middling performance through the Inaugural Season. In 2020 they are looking to repeat their success, but need to be wary…
Power rankings season is in full swing in the weeks leading up to the heavily anticipated start of the 2020 Overwatch League season. But, with all of the many different rankings floating around from fans, it’s sometimes hard to tell what those closest to the league truly think about the teams heading into the season.…
It’s finally that time of year again. Yes, that’s right, it’s Power Rankings season. With the starting line of the 2020 Overwatch League season just under a month away, it’s finally time to lay it all out and see where each of the 20 teams stands in terms of overall power. If you’re more curious…
It’s finally that time of year again. Yes, that’s right, it’s Power Rankings season. With the starting line of the 2020 Overwatch League season just under a month away, it’s finally time to lay it all out and see where each of the 20 teams stands in terms of overall power. If you’re more curious…
Matthew “Super” DeLisi has become one of the most prominent faces of the Overwatch League. Appearing alongside Jay “Sinatraa” Won on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” after winning the Grand Finals, the duo got the chance to explain the game and league to mainstream America. But just how did this 19-year-old kid from Philly…
It’s finally that time of year again. Yes, that’s right, it’s Power Rankings season. With the starting line of the 2020 Overwatch League season just under a month away, it’s finally time to lay it all out and see where each of the 20 teams stands in terms of overall power. A full breakdown of…
As the beginning of the 2020 Season arrives, teams are finishing up their rosters. With this conclusion, certain trends become evident. Some are natural and others questionable, some are positive, others not so much. There is a reason, of course, for all the OWL offseason trends, but some are not obvious. Proven Main Tanks… One…
It’s finally that time of year again. Yes, that’s right, it’s Power Rankings season. With the starting line of the 2020 Overwatch League season just under a month away, it’s finally time to lay it all out and see where each of the 20 teams stands in terms of overall power. Before we get started,…