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A couple of days ago we took a look at some of the top offseason signings of the 2020 OWL offseason, up until this point. But, with Thanksgiving now over and the rest of the holiday season in full swing, it seems a perfect time to be cynical and look at the other side of…
With so many roster changes this offseason, some fans may take the opportunity to feel around for new allegiances or see what other teams have to offer. While the San Francisco Shock may be a popular destination, some may be hesitant to hop on the bandwagon. So here’s a few reasons why the Shock should…
By now, most Overwatch League teams are settled on their 2020 roster and identity. Some chose to evolve, others are confident in their previous players. One thing most teams have in common is their desire to be successful. It’s never too early to rank the teams’ roles, right? Here are the best Overwatch League tank…
To celebrate the conclusion of an exciting 2019 OWL season and the nearing of the 2020 season, The Game Haus’s Overwatch team has come together to form their Top 50 OWL Players List. This is an aggregate list formed by averaging the rankings of 10+ TGH contributors, with the goal of forming the most objective…
<<Click here to go back to #50-#41<< 40: Jin-hyeok “DDing” Yang – Shanghai Dragons DDing’s Pharah and Sombra play was undoubtedly one of the driving forces that led the Shanghai Dragons to the Stage Three Title. Shaking up the established GOATS meta, the Dragons’ triple-DPS lineup was nigh-unbeatable, bolstered by the constant damage and…
<<Click here to go back to #40-#31<< 30: Jun-woo “Void” Kang – Shanghai Dragons Shanghai had a problem finding a solid off-tank last year, but they seemed to have finally found the perfect fit to fill that void. Long providing consistency for the Gladiators, Void will hopefully reinvigorate the Dragons tank line this season.…
<<Click here to go back to #30-#21<< 20: Jin-seo “Shu” Kim – Guangzhou Charge Shu was an early contender for Rookie of the Year due to his amazing plays on Ana and Zenyatta and was an integral part of the Guangzhou Charge in their early-season success. He was quickly able to adapt to performing…
<<Click here to go back to #20-#11<< 10: Jooseok “Twilight” Lee – Vancouver Titans If there’s any flex support who can live up to the legacy that JJoNak set in 2018, it’s Twilight. Mechanically impeccable and frustratingly difficult for his opponents to kill, Twilight’s biggest strength is his spectacular game sense and his ability…
With the craziness of this Overwatch League offseason, it is worth a look back at how teams have changed since the league’s inception. Looking at retention of the original players for each team, there appear three distinct categories. The first is teams that have had a complete overhaul, with none of the original players still…
With a major part of the Overwatch League’s offseason having just wrapped up, all 20 of the teams have begun to solidify their identities. Some have released major pieces and have begun the rebuilding process, while others have spent big in an attempt to compete with the top teams for Grand Finals glory. Weighing each…
With the craziness of this Overwatch League offseason, it is worth a look back at how teams have changed since the league’s inception. Looking at retention of the original players for each team, there appear three distinct categories. The first are teams that have had a complete overhaul, with none of the original players still…
The Overwatch League season is drawing to a close, and the stage is set for an epic Grand Final. When the Vancouver Titans meet the San Francisco Shock in Philadelphia it will be the fifth time the two have met this year and their third shared final. In the lead-up, The Game Haus will be…
The Overwatch League season is drawing to a close, and the stage is set for an epic Grand Final. When the Vancouver Titans meet the San Francisco Shock in Philadelphia it will be the fifth time the two have met this year and their third shared final. In the lead-up, The Game Haus will be…
The Overwatch League season is drawing to a close, and the stage is set for an epic Grand Finals. When the Vancouver Titans meet the San Francisco Shock in Philadelphia it will be the fifth time the two have clashed this year and their third shared final. In the lead-up, The Game Haus will be…
Valve is always working to crack down on trolls and cheats in Dota 2. With that in mind, they outlined their plans to punish these players more severely in a recent post on their website. This could even include making the rest of the community pay for ranked games. Will they go through with it?…
This might seem like a somewhat stupid question at first. After all, how they did can be somewhat discerned by the clean 4-0 that the Shock handed the hometown team. The scoreline doesn’t tell the whole story though. There have been 4-0s that have actually been quite close in the past. This wasn’t one of…
In the weekend before their Kit Kat Rivalry Weekend Homestand, the Valiant secured another win. However, the Houston Outlaws fell to the Chengdu Hunters. This means that the Valiant’s playoff chances rest entirely on their next two games going forward. If they can squeeze out another win, the 12th seed should be theirs. The teams…
The long awaited news of the 2020 season of the Overwatch League dropped just over a month ago. To the pleasant surprise of most fans, it was announced that games will be held all around the world, at each team’s specific hometown. For the Valiant, this doesn’t break the mold too much, as the games…
The Shock survived a tough series against one of the league’s most promising teams last week in the Gladiators. And what do they get for it? Another week against a top team in the Dragons and a match against a Fuel team that’s clinging to their playoff hopes. WE DID IT! TOP 6 OVERALL STANDINGS…
The Shock continue easing into Stage 4 and 2-2-2 with another short week in Week 2. After rumbling over some routers last week successfully, they’ll look to do the same this week against a much tougher opponent in the Gladiators. Week 1 Review Shock 3-1 Dynasty The hyped #RouterRumble went, again, in the way of…