The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 So if the Overwatch World Championships didn't get you hyped enough you might have seen marketing over the past month for "The Overwatch League". (Optic gaming investing 3.5 million dollars for an HQ in Texas, etc) https://overwatchleague.com/en-us/ Meet The Teams The Overwatch League’s teams are permanent franchises representing major cities across the globe. The Atlantic and Pacific Divisions, comprising six teams each, share a fierce hunger for the Overwatch League championship, as well as for the USD $3.5 million in performance bonuses at stake in the inaugural season. BOSTON UPRISING Boston, MA DALLAS FUEL Dallas, TX FLORIDA MAYHEM Florida HOUSTON OUTLAWS Houston, TX LONDON SPITFIRE London, EN LOS ANGELES GLADIATORS Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES VALIANT Los Angeles, CA NEW YORK EXCELSIOR New York City, NY PHILADELPHIA FUSION Philadelphia, PA SAN FRANCISCO SHOCK San Francisco, CA SEOUL DYNASTY Seoul SHANGHAI DRAGONS Shanghai Here's How it Works International city-based teams recruit top Overwatch players to compete in a five-month season, followed by championship playoffs with a $1 million bonus for first place. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 I obviously wanted to be a fan of NY as it's my home state, however Dallas Fuel has two of my favorite Overwatch players on it so they are my team currently! i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-98137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,049 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The league interests me but I thought they'd get way more European teams. There is just London which is annoying. Preseason starts 7th December, with London playing their game against LA Gladiators @ 10pm local time. If I can set a reminder I may jump on and have a watch. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-98361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 1 hour ago, GazzaGarratt said: There is just London which is annoying. Preseason starts 7th December, with London playing their game against LA Gladiators @ 10pm local time. If I can set a reminder I may jump on and have a watch. You have major players who invested into these. (Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, etc) So there may not be enough big groups over the pond that see the value in esports as of yet, not to mention there are more than a dozen EU players currently on American teams. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-98371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Twitch paid 90,000,000 for exclusive rights to broadcast OWL.https://venturebeat.com/2018/01/09/overwatch-league-has-an-exclusive-broadcast-home-twitch/ i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-100854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,049 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Twitch paid 90,000,000 for exclusive rights to broadcast OWL.https://venturebeat.com/2018/01/09/overwatch-league-has-an-exclusive-broadcast-home-twitch/That is ridiculous money.I also then seen a tweet that said Amazon bought Twitch in 2014 for $790 million. Now I can see where it came from.Great for Overwatch though. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-100920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,049 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Plus, I'm not gonna lie, the fact that London Spitfire has not got any homegrown players doesn't feel quite right.I'll be supporting them but the fact the whole team is from and live in Korea is something that we aren't a fan of in our national sport. You must try and least find some talent at home, they then feed into the Overwatch World Cup. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-100921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 55 minutes ago, GazzaGarratt said: Plus, I'm not gonna lie, the fact that London Spitfire has not got any homegrown players doesn't feel quite right. I'll be supporting them but the fact the whole team is from and live in Korea is something that we aren't a fan of in our national sport. You must try and least find some talent at home, they then feed into the Overwatch World Cup. It's a sport with serious money involved, they are here to win not handcuff themselves for hometown appeal. I mean NY and Dallas have koreans, aussies and ex pats and no one minds because of how good they are. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-100925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,510 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 14 hours ago, The3rdWalker said: It's a sport with serious money involved, It's not a sport. Dr Diamond and Plumbers Crack 2 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-100957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikepjbell 354 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 They should make porn a sport. I'd pay to watch that. Wait no I wouldn't, what am I saying. Plumbers Crack 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-100961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,049 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 How are London getting on? I haven't had chance to watch any of the last few rounds. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymorgan 1,054 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Really well. Stream rolled Seoul dynasty. Via the FG App GazzaGarratt 1 20 hours ago, crispymorgan said: I shall also buy a monkeybike...... Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Findmartin 235 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 23 hours ago, GazzaGarratt said: How are London getting on? I haven't had chance to watch any of the last few rounds. They beat Seoul dynasty 4-0. Although the London players look like they all originate from Seoul where’s the British players! I say you and stretch should start up a Coventry Crusaders team 😂 GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Findmartin said: They beat Seoul dynasty 4-0. Although the London players look like they all originate from Seoul where’s the British players! I say you and stretch should start up a Coventry Crusaders team 😂 Just like any professional teams whether it be sports or games. Most of the best teams in any organization are filled with expats. NHL, MLB to League of Legends and Counter Strike. It's about fielding the best. GazzaGarratt 1 i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Yeah, it's weird to support our "home" team and it be filled with foreigners. But how is that any different to any Premier League club. Just to reiterate from another thread, there's an awesome OW League app (thanks Rob 👍) that'll keep you up to date and even prompt when your supported teams are playing. I honestly can't wait till Stage 1 is now done and dusted. I want to see how the pros change up their play with the Fucking Hot Healing Chick! nerf being live Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymorgan 1,054 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I have the discord channel for London Spitfire. 20 hours ago, crispymorgan said: I shall also buy a monkeybike...... Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 With Fucking Hot Healing Chick! being gone you’re going to see Moira. She’s super strong and you will see a three to four tank meta. And yes I’ve hooked up Crispy with the Spitfire official discord which has a wonderful community and viewing parties during matches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk crispymorgan 1 i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 GazzaGarratt 1 i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,271 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 There you go, you have some Europeans on their Academy team. crispymorgan and GazzaGarratt 2 i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymorgan 1,054 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Heard birding may be leaving spitfire. Hopefully some talent to come throughVia the FG App 20 hours ago, crispymorgan said: I shall also buy a monkeybike...... Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,049 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 This is awesome to see!The realist in me says knowing what we do about the UK, it didn't go down well for Cloud 9 when the put in 100% koreans in a british labelled team. It just doesn't sit right with most british people (i still appreciate it's all about the winning).Still, having said that, there is clearly some good talent in the UK and for them to set up a progression team already with only part of Season 1 not over, hats off to them.Via the FG App Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymorgan 1,054 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I'm nearly ready for pro teams [emoji14]Via the FG App tronic44 and GazzaGarratt 1 1 20 hours ago, crispymorgan said: I shall also buy a monkeybike...... Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,049 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 19/02/2018 at 1:22 PM, crispymorgan said: I'm nearly ready for pro teams Via the FG App Bloody Widowmaker. She's French though so you're not allowed in. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5120-the-overwatch-league/#findComment-102990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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