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Overwatch 2 is finally on its way with the Overwatch 2 launch happening on October 4. One of the best parts about Overwatch is its heroes. They come from all across the globe and some from off of it. With Overwatch 2 coming, the drought of heroes will finally be ending as well. Here is…
After so much waiting for so many fans, the Overwatch 2 PVP Beta has finally been announced. With it will come all-new maps and more importantly the first of hopefully many new heroes. For some that will be enough, for others, they will question whether Overwatch 2 is worth it? Here is a look at…
The L.A. Gladiators have announced on Twitter that they have parted ways with rookie main tank Young-hun “MuZe” Kim and two year flex DPS Gia Huy “Chris” “MirroR” Trịnh. Both players have posted a Looking for Team Tweets which can be found here and here. Though MirroR did not see much play time as the season…
To say that the Overwatch League’s recent June Joust was anything short of intense would be a massive understatement. Close maps shook the tournament bracket, as each team fought for the title of best in the world. And though the tournament was a treat to watch, the Overwatch League can’t have hair-raising events 24/7 and…
As was previously announced, Overwatch will be getting new skins with each Overwatch League tournament. The May Melee featured Mei as an MMA Boxer. Now people have been wonder who and what would the June Joust Overwatch skin be? Well, it has been revealed as Angel of Death Widowmaker, a new legendary for the sniper.…
Overwatch’s annual Archives event will officially be underway soon. As always, this means a new collection of skins inspired by different aspects of the heroes and villains of Overwatch. There are also sprays, emotes, game modes and so much more. To help give players a first glimpse, here are all of the Overwatch 2021 Archives…
The third installment of the ‘London Calling’ comic series released today. Created by Dark Horse comics, this issue deals with the aftermath of Mondatta’s assassination in London. The full issue can be found here, and a quick synopsis is provided below. Warning: Spoilers Below Issue 2 largely dealt with the events of the ‘Alive‘ cinematic. Tracer…
This Saturday, the APAC All-Stars Event took place. Due to its early timeslot in the United States timezones, many fans were not able to watch the games live. While some events delivered on the promised hype, others are not worth the time to go back to. The following review will not reveal the winners of…
The Gladiators finish the season on a three-game stretch. Each opponent is considered tough coming into the final leg of the season, so how much fight is left in the purple and black? Reviewing Week 29 Florida Mayhem (16-6) The Mayhem are a formidable team this season, and they certainly gave LA a run for…
The Shanghai Dragons seem unstoppable in these last weeks. They demolished their competition in the Countdown Cup and have locked in the 1st seed for the APAC playoffs with the best record in Overwatch League history. Unfortunately for Shanghai fans, the playoff patch brings some of the biggest changes the game has seen in a…
With five games remaining, the Gladiators played two this week and managed to win both of them. They return to .500 in their win percentage as a result. Reviewing Week 28 Dallas Fuel (7-10) LA’s game with Dallas was short and sweet, but also satisfying, with all the thrills happening at the very start. Dallas…
This weekend, the Shanghai Dragons dominated the Asian Conference of the Countdown Cup. They defeated New York Excelsior 3-0 in the semifinal and in the final crushed Hangzhou Spark 4-0. Both of these teams had previously defeated extremely tough competition, but Shanghai looked dominant in both series. This article will outline the key elements of…
The Los Angeles Gladiators come into the second to last tournament of the season with still a lot to prove. The team managed to play two feisty games this weekend, looking to find their footing before they fight to continue their season later in the month. Reviewing Week 27 Toronto Defiant: 8-12 The Toronto Defiant…
Nearing the end of the season, the Los Angeles Gladiators face the only team they’ve yet to play in the North American region, the Florida Mayhem. This was a week for LA to rebound, but their efforts come up short against another well-oiled machine that left no room for mistakes. Reviewing Week 26 Florida Mayhem:…
This week the Overwatch League heads into Week 25 about seven weeks out of the playoffs. Hero Pools still consist of Widowmaker, Mei, Orisa, and Ana. Many teams have continued the Genji meta that dominated the Summer Showdown, none more so explosive than the Paris Eternal and Yeong-han “SP9RK1E” Kim. For the first time, multiple…
The Florida Mayhem were up against the Houston Outlaws on the first day on the Summer Showdown. The week before the Mayhem defeated them with a map five game getting that 3-2 win over the Outlaws. What went wrong with the Summer Showdown match? What can the Florida Mayhem do to make sure they won’t…
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…
The Overwatch League community was treated to the Summer Showdown Tournament during America’s Fourth of July weekend. The Gladiators were given the privilege to choose their first opponent, but they bit off more than they could chew by picking to face the hungry Justice for a third time. Reviewing Week 22 Washington Justice: 3-13 This…
The Los Angeles Gladiators were at it once again, this time versus the Houston Outlaws. Last week was very satisfying against the Atlanta Reign, but it was a different story here, largely in part due to Tracer specialist Danteh. This was the same difference maker when the Glads played Houston last year, with Danteh being…
This week the Overwatch League North America May Melee champion San Francisco Shock return to play. Last week, the Dragons made their debut after their tournament championship with a clean 3-0 sweep. Now, with new faces joining different teams, the competitive spirit continues to rage. Same as last week, Echo, Sombra, D.Va and Brigitte are…
