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September 2, 2026

Overwatch

Overwatch World Cup Finals Land at BlizzCon With Eight Nations and Almost No Form Book

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The Overwatch competitive scene has spent most of 2026 revolving around the pro circuit, and then the World Cup came back and rearranged everything. The group stage wrapped up in Busan in late August, the field has been cut from 16 nations to eight, and the finals now head to... read more

August 19, 2026

Overwatch

Overwatch World Cup 2026 Group Stage Opens in Busan: 16 Nations, Eight Survivors, and a Market With No History

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The Overwatch World Cup is back after several years on ice, and it returns with a format that gives almost nobody a second chance. Sixteen national teams start the group stage at the Busan Esports Arena in South Korea, running from Aug. 20 to Aug. 23. Only the top two... read more

August 14, 2026

Overwatch

Overwatch World Cup 2026 Lands in Busan: 16 Nations, Four Groups and Where the Odds Get Shaky

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The Overwatch World Cup is back after several years in cold storage, and the 2026 edition gets going for real on Aug. 20, when 16 national teams meet at the Busan Esports Arena in South Korea. It is the first proper nation-versus-nation event the game has staged in a long... read more

August 9, 2026

Overwatch

D.Mon Arrives in Overwatch on Aug. 11: What the New MEKA Tank Means for OWCS and the Odds

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Blizzard is about to hand tank players their strangest toolkit in years. D.Mon, the new hero launching with Season 4: Heroes of Busan, lands in Overwatch on Aug. 11 — and unlike nearly every tank before her, her main weapon is a sword. A second MEKA pilot, built for melee... read more

August 6, 2026

Overwatch

ZETA DIVISION Win the Overwatch Midseason Championship at EWC 2026 as Falcons Collapse in Paris

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The Overwatch Midseason Championship at the Esports World Cup 2026 is over, and the trophy went to the team that had already spent the whole year bullying the Asian circuit. ZETA DIVISION beat Twisted Minds 4-2 in a best-of-seven grand final at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on Aug. 2,... read more

August 3, 2026

Overwatch

ZETA DIVISION Wins Overwatch Midseason Championship at Esports World Cup 2026

All News, Overwatch Mark Terrence

ZETA DIVISION has claimed the Overwatch Midseason Championship at the Esports World Cup 2026, beating Twisted Minds 4-2 in a best-of-seven Grand Final to cap off a five-day event in Paris that carried a $1,000,000 prize pool and vital OWCS Club Championship points. The tournament ran from July 29 to... read more

March 8, 2023

Overwatch

Overwatch: Dallas Fuel will now play in East Division League

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After winning the Overwatch League 2022 championship, Dallas Fuel is moving to a completely different region. The club made the announcement today that it will relocate from the West Region it has named home for the previous five years of competition and play in league’s East Region in 2023. While... read more

February 16, 2023

Overwatch

Layoffs across esports organizations and industry outlook

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Esports is a rapidly growing industry, with revenues projected to reach $3 billion by 2025. However, despite this growth, the industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many organizations facing financial difficulties and laying off staff. The pandemic has forced the cancellation or delay of many live... read more

February 8, 2023

Overwatch

Competitive gaming: More female esports players breaking through

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The world of esports is constantly evolving and growing, with new players, teams, and tournaments emerging every year. One of the most exciting developments in recent years has been the emergence of more female esports players breaking through in the competitive gaming scene. While the esports industry has traditionally been... read more

February 7, 2023

Dota 2

Skyesports – upcoming esports tournaments

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#Esports has been on the rise for the past few years, and it's no surprise that more and more organizations are getting involved in the industry. One such organization is #Skyesports, an esports event organizer that has been making waves in the scene. They have a number of tournaments lined... read more

January 29, 2023

Overwatch

The 2023 Overwatch® World Cup

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The 2023 Overwatch World Cup is set to return after a three-year hiatus, featuring national and regional rosters from various parts of the world. Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced the 36 teams that will be participating in the tournament, and fans are eagerly awaiting the competition to begin. The first... read more

January 28, 2023

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Overwatch 2 characters, maps and skins

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Overwatch 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the popular first-person shooter Overwatch. With new characters, maps, skins, and patch updates, players are eager to dive into the game and experience all the new features. One of the most exciting additions to Overwatch 2 is the new characters. While the original... read more

January 24, 2023

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Overwatch 2 – Plenty Of Bad News For Overwatch Fans In China

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Due to the failure of a contract renewal with NetEase, Overwatch 2 and other Blizzard games have been formally pulled offline in China, placing the Overwatch League teams headquartered there in a precarious situation. After the Chengdu Hunters sent out a tweet today that simply said, "Goodbye and see you... read more

January 9, 2023

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Overwatch – Big Changes For Florida Mayhem in 2023

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For the 2018 Overwatch League season, West Region teams have begun to put together complete lineups, competing with one another to sign the top free agents still available from the large pool of applicants. The Florida Mayhem decided to remove the curtain today and introduce its newest members after teasering... read more

January 4, 2023

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Overwatch – Big Changes For Dallas Fuel & Shanghai Dragons

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When the sixth season of the Overwatch League begins in 2023, the champion team from last year will look a little different, but fans will likely be happy to see a few familiar players reprise their famous roles. The Dallas Fuel formally unveiled their 2023 roster on January 1 through... read more

December 5, 2022

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Overwatch – Danteh No Longer Part of the Houston Outlaws

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Houston, we have a problem! As you know, many of the Overwatch League's veterans have changed teams or joined the free agency pool as the league contends with growing uncertainty surrounding its 2023 season. As the offseason drags on, a dependable veteran from one Texas team will now be joining... read more

December 1, 2022

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Overwatch 2 – Gator Takes Over Atlanta, Poko Ends His Career

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Several head coaches are searching for new jobs after being fired by their companies during the cruel 2022 offseason of the #OverwatchLeague, although some teams are turning inward in preparation for the following season. Blake #Gator Scott, a former tank player, was named the Atlanta Reign's new head coach today,... read more