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Overwatch 2020 Anniversary event is now live!

It seems that some elements of the Overwatch 2020 Anniversary event leaked out. Pink Mercy would make her comeback while a new category of skins called "Mythical" could also appear.

All Overwatch 2020 Anniversary Event Skins

It's time to celebrate Overwatch's birthday! For the occasion, new Epic and Legendary skins have been released for several heroes.

Patch 1.48 has been deployed with new Overwatch Anniversary event

In addition to the 2020 Overwatch Anniversary Event, Patch Notes 1.48 brings several changes on many heroes as well as bug fixes.

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SLIME joins Seoul Dynasty after leaving Vancouver Titans

After the substitution of the entire Vancouver Titans team, their former main support Kim "SLIME" Seong-joon was gree agent. This is no longer the case as he has just joined Seoul Dynasty for the end of Overwatch League Season 3.

Overwatch League is changing some of its rules to adapt to the coronavirus crisis

Several Overwatch League rules had to be changed to allow teams to better adapt to the international health crisis. Teams will be permitted to have fewer players or use fixed-term contracts so they can play their games.

What is the impact of Youtube Gaming on the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues?

In 2020, one of Activision Blizzard's major innovations was the switch of all of its competitions from Twitch to Youtube Gaming. While the effects aren't too visible for the Call of Duty League, the Overwatch League has dropped dramatically in terms of viewership.

Overwatch Developer Update: Competitive Open Queue will be back in mid-June

It's time for another Overwatch Developer Update. This time Jeff Kaplan has focused on the Free Selection Competitive game mode!

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These heroes are banned from Week 13 Hero Pool

This week Hero Pool only affects the Overwatch League. Tracer, Mei, Moira and Orisa won't be available during the competition matches.

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Vancouver Titans part company with all their players

After many rumors and the departure of most of the coaching staff, it's now official: Vancouver Titans have parted ways with their players by mutual agreement.

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Activision Blizzard announces patnership with Sportradar

A new partner has been announced for the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League. This time the focus is on betting activities through Sportradar.

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Rumours suggest the departure of all Vancouver Titans players

Several members of Vancouver Titans team have removed all references to the team from their social networks. Speculation has been raised about internal conflicts marked by the departure of the general manager of Canuck Sports & Entertainment.

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Working Apart Together, An Overwatch League Production Story

OWL official Youtube channel has released a behind the scenes video showing how the League is adapting to the global health crisis we're currently living.

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Two shield heroes are banned from Week 14 Hero Pool

This week Hero Pool only affects the Overwatch League. Reaper, Ashe, Reinhardt and Brigitte won't be available during the competition matches.

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Kwon "Fielder" Joon joins Paris Eternal

With Hyp and Kruise departures, Paris Eternal needed new support recruits. It's now done with the arrival of Kwon "Fielder" Joon, a young player from the Korean Contenders.

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Kruise leaves Paris Eternal for Toronto Defiant to replace Kellex

With departures affecting many teams, transfer window has started to substitute some players. This is the case of Kruise, former Paris Eternal main healer, replacing Kellex for Toronto Defiant.

Patch 1.48 is now available on the PTR

After Jeff Kaplan's announcement, PTR Patch Notes 1.48 has been deployed with new features improving Communication Wheel, Match Queue, Workshop, and many bug fixes.

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Jon Spector discusses the current state of the Overwatch League

The Overwatch League seems to have been in trouble for the past few weeks. The departure of San Francisco Shock's star player Sinatraa was certainly proof of this emergency situation. That's why Overwatch Esports Vice President, Jon Spector, discusses the current state of the league.

Sean Miller discusses Overwatch League organizational issues

The Overwatch League schedule has had to evolve in this context of international health crisis. New challenges and restrictions are to be expected.

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Team Envy steps down from the Overwatch Contenders

While a large majority of the Overwatch League teams had already shut down their Contenders roster, Team Envy — Dallas Fuel Academic team — has just decided to do the same.

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Overwatch League MVP Sinatraa is moving to Valorant

It's news that has shocked the entire Overwatch scene. Overwatch League and 2019 World Cup MVP Jay 'Sinatraa' Won is retiring from the game to pursue a career in Valorant, Riot Games' new competitive FPS.