OWC 2023

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Overwatch World Cup 2023 – Team UK Coaches Revealed

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Currently, in the context of the 2023 Overwatch season, teams are slowly being announced for the Overwatch World Cup 2023. Accordingly, a recent press release provides insight into Team UK!

Overwatch World Cup 2023 – Suspense Building

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Credits: Blizzard

As one of the most popular nations, all eyes are on Team UK.

Accordingly, before players will be signed, it’s essential to have the right supporting staff. Indeed, these two individuals look to be responsible for decisions around this team:

  • General Manager – Matthew “TazMo” Taylor (Dallas Fuel)
  • Head Coach – Christopher “ChrisTFer” Graham (London Spitfire)

Fielded from two Overwatch League teams, it will be noted that Dallas Fuel is one of the best organization in the West region.

Whoever they choose for this team, they’ll want to maintain their legacy:

  • Overwatch World Cup 2019 (9-10th)
  • Overwatch World Cup 2018 (4th)
  • OWC 2017 (5-8th)
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Credits: Blizzard

Indeed, every year apart from 2016, they’ve always made it to the Playoffs.

Accordingly, we’re on the look out for further announcements as teams make decisions. So far, the only team confirmed for the Playoffs is China.

Do note that to make it to the Playoffs, Team UK will have to fight through a European Conference.

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Overwatch League Esports 2023 – Season Details Released

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Finally, Activision has released details regarding Overwatch League Esports 2023. Accordingly, desptie a shaky new title and regional changes, the Overwatch League is back. Read on to learn more about the upcoming season below!

Overwatch League Esports 2023 – A More Open Format

So, before listing the concise details, here’s the YouTube video from Activision covering the community update:

Credits: OWL YouTube

Indeed, here are some concise points to bear in mind below:

  • Splits: Spring and Summer Stages
  • Global LAN Events: Midseason Madness Global Tournament and Grand Finals
  • Regions: West and East regions
  • Dates: March 23rd Pro-Am, official circuit starts on April 27th
  • Featured events: Overwatch Cup 2023

Moreover, the main excitement here is an open format involving the Challengers side of things. Indeed, multiple Pro-Am events in multiple regions will involve more Challengers competition.

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Credits: Activision

In addition, the new format featuring two Splits is similar to competitive League of Legends.

Otherwise, viewership for Overwatch events should be interesting – for now it’s Twitch, but there are rumours of swappingb ack to Youtube.

Kicking off on 23rd March, this Pro-Am is an experiment for competitive Overwatch – let’s see how it goes!

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Overwatch 2 Update 2023 – New Control Map Antarctica

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Kicking off in the coming few days, Overwatch 2 is promising new content in the coming week. Accordingly, the Overwatch 2 Update 2023 is bringing with it new maps and content which shakes things up competitively!

Overwatch 2 Update 2023 – Coming 7th February

While we may not have details confirmed for different types of content, here’s a trailer from Blizzard regarding the theme behind Season 3:

Credits: PlayOverwatch 2 YouTube

Indeed, few things have been confirmed, but the new map will be taking place in the Antarctic Peninsula. Taking the community to a new geographical area, we can’t wait to see whether the different texture of ice will play a part.

Here’s what lead narrative designer Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie had to say in a press release from Blizzard:

“It was vital to the team’s happiness that penguins be included, it’s playfully done in the game when you see it

Blizzard Designer: – Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie
Credits: Blizzard Entertainment YouTube

While the map may seem playful, it may play a bigger role in becoming part of the official Overwatch League map ruleset.

Indeed, there’s more to look forward to such as Battle Passes, other game changes and who knows – maybe a new agent?

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Overwatch 2023 World Cup – All the Details Revealed!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Last year, Blizzard announced that the Overwatch 2023 World Cup would be returning. Accordingly, Blizzard just released more details for the fifth iteration of this prestigious competition. Read on as we discuss some of the details below!

Overwatch 2023 World Cup – 36 Teams Competing

Credits: Overwatch Twitter

Built on the landscape of a new title such as Overwatch 2, this World Cup looks more exciting than ever. Moreover, this year, a total of 36 countries will be competing. Here they are below:

  • AMER A – Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States
  • AMER B – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
  • EMEC A – Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Spain
  • EMEC B – Germany, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey
  • APAC A – Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, South Korea
  • APAC B – Australia, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand
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Credits: Blizzard (Robert Paul)

Also, apart from the 36 selected countries, there is a wild card challenge with four additional spots. In addition, not every team will be heading to LAN – only 16 will make it and this will be decided in June.

One of the 16 spots in the LAN final will be awarded to China by default – which makes sense.

Read the official press release from Blizzard to learn even more!

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Overwatch 2 China Shuts Down – OWL Teams Uncertain

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

This past season, the release of Overwatch 2 has had its issues. Accordingly, a recent update has seen the Overwatch 2 China scene explode over the fact that the title has gone offline in the region. Read on as we discuss this strange bit of news below!

Overwatch 2 China Shuts Down – Waiting for Information

Credits: Chengdu Twitter

Overall, this seems to be a problem with Blizzard Entertainment and filing contracts. Specifically, all Blizzard titles have been taken offline in China due to a failed contract extension with NetEase.

Indeed, Overwatch League teams have come out publically complaining of the fact that they do not have access to the competitive title.

For those unaware, the competition in Overwatch League is split between West and East. Multiple teams in the East are based in China, and all have been affected:

  • Chengdu Hunters
  • Guangzhou Cahrge
  • Hangzhou Spark
  • Los Angeles Valiant
  • Shanghai Dragons
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Credits: Overwatch League

Indeed, this is very concerning. Accordingly, with details for next season still not announced, the community doesn’t know what to expect.

However, it seems that this was expected since last November – what are Blizzard going to do now?

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Los Angeles Gladiators OWL – Adding Danteh to the Team

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

After a few poor initial seasons, the past two years have seen an upwards trend for Los Angeles Gladiators OWL. Accordingly, heading into this off-season, they look to continue making improvements for 2023. Read on as we discuss their most recent signing!

Los Angeles Gladiators OWL 2023 – A Strong Signing

Credits: Los Angeles Gladiators Twittet

Despite a strong season, with two event wins, LAG fell short when it mattered most. Accordingly, many consider their 7-8th place finish at OWL 2022 Playoffs a disappointment. Heading into the off-season, the team has beenmaking multiple changes, including yesterday’s signing, Dante “Danteh” Cruz:

  • Kevin “kevster” Persson – DPS
  • Daniel “FunnyAstro” Hathaway – Support
  • Mun “Lastro” Jung-won – Support
  • Dante “Danteh” Cruz – Tank – NEW

For those unaware, this Tank has been around the block. Competing since 2016, his experience will hopefully help push this team over the edge. Otherwise, a few more signings are still needed to complete the roster.

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Credits: Blizzard Entertainment

We’re curious to see who else they sign to try and improve this team’s legacy for next year:

  • 7-8th @ OWL 2022 Playoffs
  • 3rd @ OWL 2022 Regular Season
  • 1st @ OWL 2022 Midseason Madness
  • 1st @ OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Florida Mayhem OWL 2023 Roster – Signing a Support and DPS

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Overall, last season had some ups and downs for the Florida Mayhem organization. Accordingly, heading into the next season, they don’t seem interested in overhauling the team like other organizations. Overall, the Florida Mayhem OWL 2023 roster has only made 2 changes – read on to learn more!

Florida Mayhem OWL 2023 – Fine-Tuning the Team

Credits: Florida Mayhem Twitter

Indeed, winning the OWL Countdown Cup was definitely the highlight of the seson for this team. In esports, the ability to be the west and win events definitely works wonders for a team.

So while other organizations are sweeping the rosters, Florida is building around a strong core, signing a new DPS and Support:

  • Baek “Checkmate” Seung-hun – DPS
  • Ham “SOMEONE” Jeong-wan – Tank
  • Rupal “Rupal” Zaman – Support
  • Choi “MER1T” Tae-min – DPS
  • Paavo “Sauna” Ulmanem – DPS – 2023
  • Sung “CH0R0NG” Yoo-min – Support – 2023
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Credits: Blizzard Entertainment

Despite winning an event last season, they did fail to impress at the 2022 Playoffs. Perhaps these changes will help make the team more consistent overall:

  • 7-8th @ OWL 2022 Playoffs
  • 1st @ OWL 2022 Countdown Cup
  • 10th @ OWL 2022 Regular Season
  • 4th @ OWL 2022 Summer Showdown
  • 7-8th @ OWL 2022 Midseason Madness

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Boston Uprising OWL Roster 2023 – Signing Kalios and Twilight

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, we’ve already covered the likes of multiple roster changes heading into next season of the Overwatch. Accordingly, the Boston Uprising OWL Roster 2023 just made some final changes. Read on as we discuss the final form of this exciting roster below!

Boston Uprising OWL Roster 2023 – The Final Form

Credits: Boston Uprising Twitter

Following last season, Boston Uprising ended on a slight high with a 3rd place finish at Countdown Cup. However, this wasn’t enough to make up for the 14th finish overall through the season.

Bearing this in mind, the entire roster is being reworked for this upcoming season. Accordingly, last article we discussed six players, all signed on December 23rd. In addition, yesterday they signed two additional players:

  • Kim “birdring” Ji-hyeok – DPS
  • Kwon “Striker” Nam-joo – DPS
  • Gui-un “Decay” Jang – DPS
  • Myeongwhan “smurf” Yoo – Tank
  • Lee “LeeJae-Gon” Jae-Gon – Support
  • Minchul “Izayaki” Kim – Support
  • Shin “Kalios” Woo-yeol – Tank – NEW
  • Lee “Twilight” Joo-seok – Support – NEW
Credits: Boston Uprising Twitter

Naturally, this will likely be the end of the changes ahead of the coming year. Regardless, the team will be hoping to rejuvinate and improve their former legacy:

  • 3rd @ OWL 2022 Countdown Cup
  • 14th @ OWL 2022 Regular Season
  • 5-6th @ OWL 2021 Play-In
  • 15th @ OWL 2021 Regular Season
  • 9-10th @ OWL 2021 Summer Showdown
  • 9-10th @ OWL 2021 June Joust

For more esports news, visit; https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Shanghai Dragons OWL 2023 – Bringing in a Top Coach

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Restructuring in esports can be a stressful situations. Accordingly, heading into the next season of Overwatch, rostermania is in full swing. Indeed, the Shanghai Dragons OWL 2023 is completely rebuilding, read on to learn more!

Shanghai Dragons OWL 2023 – Ready for the Season

Credits: Shanghai Dragons Twitter

So, what can we say about Shanghai Dragons? Last season, 2021-22, they dominated the regular season entirely, winning the Playoffs. In addition, the year before they placed 3rd in the Grand Finals.

However, this past season, they failed to live up to their expectations.

Bearing this in mind, in the offseason, the entire team has been swept from the organization. Indeed, change is on the menu for this roster.

In addition, they’ve also made multiple coaching changes. For example, the likes of Moon “Moon” Byung-chul has been appointed the new Head Coach these past few days.

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Credits: Blizzard

With no players revealed yet, the new Head Coach will likely play a role in rebuilding this team – regardless of who is involved, they’ll want to improve over their past achievements:

  • 9-12th @ OWL 2022 Playoffs
  • 5th @ Overwatch League 2022 Regular Season
  • 1st @ OWL 2022 Summer Showdown
  • 5-6th @ OWL 2022 Midseason Madness
  • 3rd @ OWL 2022 Kickoff Clahs

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Dallas Fuel OWL 2023 – Champions and Rookies Signed

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

When it comes to victories, it’s common for teams to avoid changes and stay the same. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case for Dallas Fuel OWL 2023. Despite being the season champions, they seem to be making changes ahead of next year.

Dallas Fuel OWL 2023 – MCD and Bliss Join

Credits: Dallas Fuel Twitter

After celebrating, it’s likely the managers sat down and discussed what could be improved ahead of next year.

Adapted to a changing title, they parted ways with two DPS players together with their weakest Support role. Without these three, a space of two opened up on the main roster.

Signing two new Supports, here’s the full roster for 2023:

  • Kim “Sp9rk1e” Yeong-han – DPS
  • Choi “Hanbin” Han-been – Tank
  • Kim “Edison” Tae-Hoon – DPS
  • Lee “MCD” Jeong-ho – Support – NEW
  • Kim “Bliss” So-myung – Support – NEW
Credits: Dallas Fuel Twitter

Relatively, these rookies will be stacked alongside the veterans as a winning formula for 2023. Accordingly, all eyes are on this roster and these new signings to perform up to the standards of last season:

  • 1st @ OWL 2022 Playoffs
  • 1st @ OWL 2022 Regular Season
  • OWL 2022 Summer Showdown – 1st
  • 9-12th @ OWL 2022 Midseason Madness
  • 2nd @ OWL 2022 Kickoff Clash

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news