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Who's ready for some alternate universe shenanigans? Mirrorwatch is arriving in Season 10 of Overwatch 2. The limited-time event also features a slew of new skins! Read on for every Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skin and the details on how to unlock them.



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins




Strike Commander Doomfist 



Agent Colomar Sombra



Captain Lacroix Widowmaker



Mirrorwatch Tracer



Talon Brigitte



Fallen Knight Reinhardt



Scorpion Baptiste



Mirrorwatch Sojourn



Arch-Commandant Amari Ana



Z-3N Destroyer Zenyatta



OR-Unit Orisa 



Mirrorwatch Echo



Junker Symmetra



Longhorn Cassidy



Junker Genji 



Vengeance Mercy



Hashimoto Hanzo



Eclipse Illari 



Hashimoto Kiriko




Mirrorwatch Mercy skin (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



The Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins include ones for Doomfist, Sombra, Widowmaker, Tracer, Brigitte, Reinhardt, Baptiste, Sojourn, Ana, Zenyatta, Orisa, Echo, and Symmetra. Cassidy, Genji, and more. Mercy also has a skin with customization options that are the opposite of her usual angelic vibe. This skin is the Season 10 mythic!



How to unlock Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



How to unlock the Mirrorwatch skins in Overwatch 2



Mirrorwatch SkinRequirementCostMirrorwatch Doomfist SkinEarn this through the Overwatch 2 Season 10 Premium Battle Pass (Tier 1)1,000 Overwatch Coins for the Premium Battle PassMirrorwatch Sombra SkinEarn this through the Overwatch 2 Season 10 Premium Battle Pass (Tier 50)1,000 Overwatch Coins for the Premium Battle PassMirrorwatch Widowmaker SkinEarn this through the Overwatch 2 Season 10 Premium Battle Pass (Tier 80)1,000 Overwatch Coins for the Premium Battle PassMirrorwatch Tracer SkinTBATBAMirrorwatch Brigitte SkinEarn this through the free Overwatch 2 Season 10 Battle Pass (Tier 70)FreeMirrorwatch Reinhardt SkinPurchase this from the in-game shop or hero gallery1,900 Overwatch

Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins: How to unlock them all

Overwatch 2's in-game shop rotates on a weekly, daily, and seasonal basis. While the "Just For You" items change depending on your favorite heroes, the rest of the rotation is the same for everyone and offers new plus returning skins. Read on for the Overwatch 2 shop reset countdown and updated weekly Overwatch 2 shop rotation.




    Overwatch 2 Shop Reset Countdown
    






Overwatch 2 shop reset countdown



Here is the Overwatch 2 shop reset countdown. The main shop typically resets once a week, and the next weekly reset is on April 30, 2024. 



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Overwatch 2 shop rotation today 




Mirrorwatch Universe Mega Bundle



Hashimoto Hanzo Bundle



Z-3N Destroyer Zenyatta Bundle



Eclipse Illari Bundle



Blackwatch Genji Bundle



Blackwatch Moira Bundle



Blackwatch Cassidy Bundle




Shop rotation screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



Overwatch 2 Just For You shop explained



On Jan. 16, Blizzard introduced another "Just For You" section in the Overwatch 2 shop. This section also refreshes alongside the weekly rotation and requires Overwatch Credits instead of Overwatch Coins.



Overwatch 2 gets extra "Just For You" shop (Image via Blizzard Entertainment) 



Overwatch 2 seasonal shop rotation 




Ultimate Battle Pass Bundle: Overwatch 2 Season 10



Premium Battle Pass and 20 Tier Skips: Overwatch 2 Season 10



Premium Battle Pass: Overwatch 2 Season 10



Overwatch 2 Invasion Bundle 




Seasonal shop rotation screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment) 



Overwatch 2 mythics rotation 




Vengeance Mercy Skin



Onryō Hanzo Skin



A-7000 Wargod Ana Skin



Galactic Emperor Sigma Skin



Amaterasu Kiriko Skin



Zeus Junker Queen Skin



Cyber Demon Genji Skin



Grand Beast Orisa Skin (Returning in Season 11)



Ancient Caller Moira Skin (Returning in Season 12)




Mythic Shop rotation (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



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As for the

Overwatch 2 shop rotation and shop reset countdown

The Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch event is here! This game mode is only avaliable for a limited time between April 23 and March 14, so don't wait up on jumping into the fray and claiming some unique items. Read on for all of the Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch rewards and challenges!



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch event screenshot (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch challenges




Mirrorwatch Hero I - Complete 4 Mirrorwatch challenges.



Mirrorwatch Flex Hero I - Complete 8 games queued for all roles in Mirrorwatch. Wins grant double the progress.



Mirrorwatch Tank Master - Use your ultimate 20 times as a tank hero in Mirrorwatch.



Mirrorwatch Support Master - Use your ultimate 20 times as a support hero in Mirrorwatch.



Mirrorwatch Hero II - Complete 9 Mirrorwatch challenges.



Mirrorwatch Flex Hero II - Complete 16 games queued for all roles in Mirrorwatch. Wins grant double the progress.



Mirrorwatch Damage Master - Use your ultimate 20 times as a damage hero in Mirrorwatch.



Talon Trooper - Complete 50 games of Mirrorwatch. Wins grant double the progress.



Mirrorwatch Operative - Complete 8 games. Wins grant double the progress.



Mirrorwatch Captain - Complete 24 games. Wins grant double the progress.



Mirrorwatch Agent - Complete 16 games. Wins grant double the progress.



Mirrorwatch Commander - Complete 32 games. Wins grant double the progress.




Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch event challenges and rewards (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch rewards




Mirrorwatch Hero I - Mirrorwatch Gibraltar name cade and 5,000 Battle Pass XP.



Mirrorwatch Flex Hero I - 5,000 Battle Pass XP.



Mirrorwatch Tank Master - Mirrorwatch Talon player icon and 5,000 Battle Pass XP.



Mirrorwatch Support Master - Mirrorwatch Ana player icon and 5,000 Battle Pass XP.



Mirrorwatch Hero II - OR-Unit Orisa skin and 10,000 Battle Pass XP.



Mirrorwatch Flex Hero II - Staff of Vengeance name card and 5,000 Battle Pass XP.



Mirrorwatch Damage Master -

Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch event rewards and challenges

Blizzard Entertainment and ESL FACEIT Group's (EFG) Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) is well underway. While the first Group Stage happened in February 2024, the Stage 1 Main Event concluded in March 2024 with Toronto Defiant and Twisted Minds as the winners. Now, it's time for OWCS Stage 2. Read on for the current Overwatch 2 OWCS schedule, scores, and results.



Overwatch 2 OWCS schedule (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



OWCS schedule Overwatch 2



DateRegionTime (PDT)OWCS MatchScore and ResultApril 25NA4:15 p.m.FMCL vs Who Is GoldfishTBDApril 25NALiveCitrus Nation vs PxG PiPTBDApril 25NACompletedM80 vs FMCL3 - 0April 25NACompletedSOG vs PxG PiP3 - 0April 25NACompletedToronto Defiant vs Citrus Nation3 - 0April 25NACompletedLuminosity vs Who Is Goldfish3 - 0April 25EMEACompletedSupershyOW vs AWW YEAH3 - 0April 25EMEACompletedDeimpero vs Team Peps1 - 3April 25EMEACompletedSpaceStation vs Team Peps3 - 0April 25EMEACompletedPeace and Love vs Deimpero3 - 0April 25EMEACompletedENCE vs SupershyOW3 - 0April 25EMEACompletedTwisted Minds vs AWW YEAH3 - 0April 26EMEA9 a.m.SpaceStation vs Peace and LoveTBDApril 26EMEA10:30 a.m.Twisted Minds vs ENCETBDApril 26NA2 p.m.Toronto Defiant vs SOGTBDApril 26NA3:30 p.m.M80 vs LuminosityTBDApril 29NA9 p.m.FMCL vs SOGTBDApril 29EMEA11:55 p.m.ENCE vs Team PepsTBDApril 29EMEA11:55 p.m.Twisted Minds vs DeimperoTBDApril 29EMEA11:55 p.m.SupershyOW vs SpaceStationTBDApril 29EMEA11:55 p.m.Peace and Love vs AWW YEAHTBDApril 29NA11:55 p.m.Toronto Defiant vs Who is GoldfishTBDApril 29NA11:55 p.m.Luminosity vs Citrus NationTBDApril 29NA11:55 p.m.M80 vs PxG PiPTBD






Where to watch OWCS 2024



Fans and supporters can catch all of the OWCS esports action on Twitch and YouTube. We have also attached the Twitch channel below for your convenience.







That's all for now. Are you ready for more OWCS Stage 2 gameplay? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!

Overwatch 2 OWCS schedule, scores, and results

Mirrorwatch has arrived in Overwatch 2! This limited-time game mode features reimagined heroes, abilities, and ultimates. Read on for our Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch guide where we go over all of the abilities and more!



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch victory screen (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch guide



To enter Mirrorwatch, head to the event's area or the Overwatch 2 Arcade. Next, select your preferred Mirrorwatch role. Tank options include Doomfist, Reinhardt, and Zarya. Meanwhile, the damage heroes are Bastion, Echo, Sombra, Tracer, and Windowmaker. Finally, Mirrorwatch support heroes include Ana, Brigitte, Mercy, and Zenyatta. 



How to access the limited-time game mode (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch game mode



To claim victory in the Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch game mode, make sure to read each hero's reimagined abilities carefully before jumping into the fray. Do this by pressing the "F1" key. We've also taken screenshots of all of the Mirrorwatch abilities and ultimates in this guide for the game mode's tanks, damage, and support heroes. 



Screenshot of Mirrorwatch Mercy shooting rockets (Image via esports.gg)



Equip yourself with the knowledge of what the reimagined kits do in order to synergize well with your allies. For example, Mirrorwatch Mercy can no longer resurrect teammates. Instead, she can detonate a fallen ally or enemy! At the same time, Sombra hacks allies to increase their attack speed and overhealth. Additionally, remember Slicers from the Overwatch 2 Story Missions? They're back thanks to Bastion's ultimate. 



Screenshot of a Slicer from Bastion's ultimate (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch tanks



Remember that in Mirrorwatch, the heroes you know from the original universe are quite different. For example, Reinhardt can now deploy an energy barrier that increases the damage of your team's projectiles. Meanwhile, Doomfist can project a shield to block front attacks! As for Zarya, she can

Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch guide: All abilities and Mirrorwatch patch notes

Overwatch 2 players who have Prime Gaming can now get free tier skips for the Season 10 Battle Pass. Read on for the details on the latest Overwatch 2 Prime Gaming loot plus the instructions on how to unlock the tier skips for free.



Overwatch 2 tier skips screenshot (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Prime Gaming (April 2024)



You can now unlock five free Battle Pass tier skips through Prime Gaming loot. To do this, head over to the Prime Gaming website, search for the game, and click on the "Claim" button below the offer. Next, press the "Get in-game content" button. 



Overwatch 2 Prime Gaming loot screenshot (Image via esports.gg)



While you're on the Prime Gaming website, you can also unlock the Nihon Genji skin for free. Again, just click on the "Claim" button followed by the "Get in-game content" button. 



Nihon Genji skin screenshot (Image via esports.gg)



You should automatically get the five tier skips and Genji skin the next time you launch Overwatch 2. The tier skips, in particular, are applied to your Overwatch 2 Season 10 Battle Pass, which features a bunch of in-game items and even the new Mythic Prisms currency. 



Overwatch 2 Season 10 Battle Pass screenshot (Image via esports.gg)



Note that there is a paid version of the Battle Pass in addition to the basic and free version. The free version has items such as the Mirrorwatch Genji skin at tier 40 plus Mirrorwatch Brigitte skin at tier 70. Meanwhile, the paid version includes Mirrorwatch skins for Doomfist, Sombra, Widowmaker, Symmetra, and more.






How to get free Prime Gaming Overwatch 2 items



Only players who have Prime Gaming can unlock the tier skips. However, you can sign up for a free trial through Amazon Prime to enjoy membership benefits. To get started, visit the Prime Gaming website and click on any "Try Prime" button.



That's all for now. Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!

Overwatch 2 Prime Gaming grants free Season 10 tier skips

A couple of esports cosmetics for Reinhardt can now be obtained for free thanks to the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS). Read on for the instructions on how to unlock the OWCS Reinhardt skins in Overwatch 2 alongside some other in-game goodies. 






How to get the OWCS Reinhardt skins in Overwatch 2




Visit a participating live channel streaming Overwatch 2



Watch for 10 hours for the Home skin



Watch for 12 hours for the Away skin



Head to your Twitch inventory page and claim the drops



Launch Overwatch 2 to check out the free skins




Screenshot of the OWCS Reinhardt skins and more (Image via esports.gg)



The OWCS Reinhardt Home and Away cosmetics are viewership incentives for OWCS Stage 2. According to Twitch's inventory page, you can get these items between April 21 and April 28. Simply log in to your Twitch account, connect it to your Battle.net one, head over to an eligible channel, and watch some Overwatch 2 content. While the OWCS Reinhardt Home skin requires 10 hours watched, the Away version requires 12 hours. 



How to connect your Twitch and Battle.net accounts screenshot (Image via esports.gg)



More Overwatch 2 Twitch drops



In terms of the other Overwatch 2 Twitch drops, they include the Googlymari player icon, the Nanoblade Pact spray, Ironclad Duel spray, plus the Blooming Friendship name card. Below is a table indicating the requirements for these in-game items plus the free Reinhardt cosmetics.



Watch Duration (Hours)Overwatch 2 Twitch Drop2Googlymari icon4Nanoblade Pact spray6Ironclad Duel spray8Blooming Friendship name card10OWCS Reinhardt Home skin12OWCS Reinhardt Away skin



As for the participating channels, a few of them include ow_esports, WDGJAPAN_OW, and 오버워치_이스포츠.



That's all for now. Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates.

How to unlock free OWCS Reinhardt skins in Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 Season 10 has brought a myriad of new changes to the Activision Blizzard hero shooter. Venture, the game's 40th hero, brings a whole new element to the game, and paired with a few new balance changes and reworks, has shaken up the meta. Here's our full tier list, fit as best as possible for each competitive rank.



Overwatch 2 Season 10 tier list: Overall most meta heroes



Disclaimer: Before we dig into the full tier list for Season 10, it's important to note that this is, as best as we can make it, designed to fit into each rank. This author has played Overwatch 2 since Season 1 in multiple different ranks from Silver to Diamond and fully understands that each rank plays differently. However, some heroes can almost universally play better or worse based on balancing. 



Overwatch 2 Season 10 tier list (Image via TierMaker)



In this list, heroes are ranked left to right by strength, but are also sorted by hero type (tank, support, and DPS). In general, heroes that have a harder time surviving dives and lack mobility are going to struggle more in Season 10, thanks not only to Venture's arrival, but also to a rework of Wrecking Ball and a steady power creep on heroes like Sombra and Tracer. To survive in Season 10, you need shields and mobility.



Best tanks in Overwatch 2 Season 10 



In Season 10's S-Tier is Orisa, Wrecking Ball, and D.Va. While each have a somewhat different role in the overall meta game, we think players should feel very strong on either of these three thanks to their shields, dive potential, and damage mitigation. They also pair great with others in the meta at the moment.






These are more favorable choices than heroes like Zarya, Roadhog, Reinhardt, and Ramattra, who all have less synergy with other powerful heroes. These four have a very hard time diving and have a very hard time by DPS heroes like Sombra, Tracer, Venture, or Pharah.



In general, if your team is running more of a dive, you should feel fine on Doomfist,

Overwatch 2 Season 10 tier list: Mobility is meta

Overwatch 2 continues to raise the bar with new, fun, and creative cosmetic updates. The new Mirrorwatch skins through the Season 10 Battle Pass have been a hit, and their latest shop rotation looks like it might be another one. We are, of course, talking about the new Hashimoto Hanzo skin that has just hit the store alongside an adorable Feline Attitude cat emote. Here's how you can get your hands on these new cosmetics.



Overwatch 2 store rotation as of April 23, 2024 (Image via esports.gg)



How much is the Hashitmoto Hanzo skin and new cat emote?



The Hashimoto Hanzo skin and new cat emote called Feline Attitude can be purchased in the shop as a part of the Hashimoto Hanzo Bundle for 2,500 coins, or as a part of the Mirror Universe Mega Bundle for 3,800 credits. For players just wanting the new cat emote, it can be purchased as a standalone item for 500 credits via the Hero Gallery. 



For Hanzo players that also occasionally flex over to Zenyatta, the Mega Bundle does offer a significant amount of content for the 3,800 credits, including the awesome new Z-3N Destroyer Zenyatta skin. It also has a new Zenyatta highlight intro and a bunch of other goodies. Players who want either bundle need to act fast, as they will only be in the shop rotation for another six days.



The new Feline Attitude Hanzo emote is every cat-lovers dream (Image via esports.gg)



Unfortunately for Hanzo players wanting to enjoy the new skin, Hanzo finds himself, alongside Zenyatta, towards the bottom of our latest Overwatch 2 Season 10 tier list. But, don't let that deter you from picking up this amazing skin that will surely get you some laughs from teammates in many games to come. 






Stay tuned for more Overwatch 2 news and updates from esports.gg, and be sure to check out the brand-new Mirrorwatch game mode!

How to get the Hashimoto Hanzo skin and cat emote in Overwatch 2

Fortnite’s latest patch has arrived in the form of the v29.30 update. Although Epic Games did not add anything too crazy to Battle Royale mode, there’s still quite a bit to cover. Billie Eilish is now a part of Fortnite, and a new LEGO Fortnite update has made animal taming possible. 



This article walks you through the notable updates in the Fortnite v29.30 update. 



Billie Eilish invades the Fortnite Festival







Billie Eilish has debuted Fortnite, confirming rumors in the leaked 2024 roadmap. She headlines the Fortnite Festival Season 3 Pass with various rewards available in a Free and Premium track. The Premium costs 1,800 V-Bucks and gets you the Green Roots Billie Outfit instantly. 






Animal taming is now possible in LEGO Fortnite



Image Credit: Epic Games



Fortnite v29.30 included a long-awaited update to the LEGO game mode, adding animal taming. Players can now lure animals back to their Village and assign them to an Animal House. The animals available to tame include cows, chickens, sheep, and newly added pigs. 






Tactical AR returns to Battle Royale in Fortnite v29.30



Credit: HYPEX



Although Battle Royale did not receive a significant update, a legacy weapon has re-entered the loot pool. The Tactical AR, which debuted in Chapter 1, is back in the mix. It spawns in Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities in locations such as Chests and on the ground. 



New Confrontational Emote setting in Fortnite v29.30




We want emotes to be a source of good vibes, but a few (*cough* Take the L *cough*) can sometimes feel a bit overly confrontational.Tomorrow&#39;s update will introduce a new Confrontational Emotes setting to toggle visibility on these Emotes.Learn more: https://t.co/QxxnmbFghD— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 22, 2024




Epic Games announced a somewhat controversial change before the Fortnite v29.30. Players can now choose whether or not they can see “Confrontational” Emotes. This means you can remove

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In a pair of shocking tweets released this morning, Overwatch League casters and analysts Brennon "Bren" Hook and Josh "Sideshow" Wilkinson will not be returning for the 2022 season.


In a pair of shocking tweets released this morning, Overwatch League casters and analysts Brennon "Bren" Hook and Josh "Sideshow" Wilkinson will not be returning for the 2022 season.


The near identical statements come at a time when Activision is undergoing some massive upheaval since July 2021. <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/activision-blizzard-sued-by-california-over-frat-boy-culture" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A lawsuit file</a>d against the company due to allegations of sexism, discrimination, and sexual harrassment caused an uproar. Quarterly reports stating that Overwatch 2 was "<a href="https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/overwatch-2-devs-shut-down-2023-official-release-date-rumors-1690704/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">delayed indefinitely</a>" didn't help. Finally, Microsoft purchased <a href="https://esports.gg/news/gaming/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-in-70-billion-deal/">Activision Blizzard for $68 billion</a>, leaving the status of Overwatch and Overwatch League's futures in doubt.


The near identical statements come at a time when Activision is undergoing some massive upheaval since July 2021. A lawsuit filed against the company due to allegations of sexism, discrimination, and sexual harrassment caused an uproar. Quarterly reports stating that Overwatch 2 was "delayed indefinitely" didn't help. Finally, Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard for $68 billion, leaving the status of Overwatch and Overwatch League's futures in doubt.


Bren and Sideshow have been integral parts of the Overwatch League since its beginnings in 2018. Starting off as desk analysts before making their casting debut in the Overwatch World Cup in 2019, they became casters for the 2020 Overwatch League season. A longstanding chemistry between the two showed, breathing more life into what was otherwise a tough season due to the coronavirus.


Bren and Sideshow have been integral parts of the Overwatch League since its beginnings in 2018. Starting off as desk analysts before making their casting debut in the Overwatch World Cup in 2019, they became casters for the 2020 Overwatch League season. A longstanding chemistry between the two showed, breathing more life into what was otherwise a tough season due to the coronavirus.


The Overwatch League's deal with Twitch, for a reported $100 million, was a high watermark for the esports industry. It was certainly one of the largest deals done with a league for broadcast rights at the time.


The Overwatch League's deal with Twitch, for a reported $100 million, was a high watermark for the esports industry. It was certainly one of the largest deals done with a league for broadcast rights at the time. 


And it was a sign that Overwatch League could be a good investment as time marched forward - the league was off to a good start, and Twitch had faith in it. However, it seems not everyone thought so.


And it was a sign that Overwatch League could be a good investment as time marched forward - the league was off to a good start, and Twitch had faith in it. However, it seems not everyone thought so.


Of course, it's hard to look back now in hindsight and see how it might not have been the best idea after all. The League's been floundering for some time in viewership on YouTube, after spending two seasons building a fanbase on Twitch.


Of course, it's hard to look back now in hindsight and see how it might not have been the best idea after all. The League's been floundering for some time in viewership on YouTube, after spending two seasons building a fanbase on Twitch. 


Marcus "djWheat" Graham recently took to his Twitch stream to vent his frustrations about the deal. He would be uniquely positioned to comment on it, as he worked at Twitch on esports for a decade.


Marcus "djWheat" Graham recently took to his Twitch stream to vent his frustrations about the deal. He would be uniquely positioned to comment on it, as he worked at Twitch on esports for a decade. 


djWheat blasts the Twitch and Overwatch League deal as "stupid."

"I couldn't speak publicly about the deal while I was at Twitch," Graham began. "But you better believe I was the guy in every f**king meeting going 'this is stupid, and you're all stupid.' Every person on the team will confirm that they got sick and tired of me talking about how terrible a deal this was for a year and a half. It didn't feel good because that league cost a lot of money and a year later 11 of my staff was laid off. So I was especially f**king angry that we did this."


"I couldn't speak publicly about the deal while I was at Twitch," Graham began. "But you better believe I was the guy in every f**king meeting going 'this is stupid, and you're all stupid.' Every person on the team will confirm that they got sick and tired of me talking about how terrible a deal this was for a year and a half. It didn't feel good because that league cost a lot of money and a year later 11 of my staff was laid off. So I was especially f**king angry that we did this."


Indeed, while Overwatch League did debut to high numbers and managed to put up some impressive streams during things like playoffs, many questioned the viability of the league as time marched forward. This was despite some high value investments by teams both initially as well as in season two when the league expanded to 20 teams.


Indeed, while Overwatch League did debut to high numbers and managed to put up some impressive streams during things like playoffs, many questioned the viability of the league as time marched forward. This was despite some high value investments by teams both initially as well as in season two when the league expanded to 20 teams. 


djWheat went on to describe the process by which most esports projects grow - first having to learn how to walk before they can run. Floundering about on their own, before a structure is put into place. While <a href="https://esports.gg/guides/overwatch/when-does-the-overwatch-2-beta-start/">Overwatch did have some time like this during its beta</a>, the Overwatch League was trotted out as a concept before the game's official release even. Activision Blizzard and Bobby Kotick's desire to have a league all their own was well known and certainly helped when courting investors like Robert Kraft.


djWheat went on to describe the process by which most esports projects grow - first having to learn how to walk before they can run. Floundering about on their own, before a structure is put into place. While Overwatch did have some time like this during its beta, the Overwatch League was trotted out as a concept before the game's official release even. Activision Blizzard and Bobby Kotick's desire to have a league all their own was well known and certainly helped when courting investors like Robert Kraft. 


What will happen to the Overwatch League long-term?

Following Twitch's deal with Overwatch League not being renewed, Activision Blizzard went on to sign an exclusive deal with YouTube that included OWL, CDL, and Hearthstone esports.


Following Twitch's deal with Overwatch League not being renewed, Activision Blizzard went on to sign an exclusive deal with YouTube that included OWL, CDL, and Hearthstone esports. 


Now, the Overwatch League is in something of a holding pattern while we wait for news about next season. While OWL did commit to running <a href="https://esports.gg/news/overwatch/owl-2022-overwatch-2-april-launch/">next year's season on Overwatch 2</a>, we've yet to see a playable build for the game publicly, and it's unknown if teams yet have access. The game continues to see <a href="https://esports.gg/news/overwatch/overwatch-2-release-date/">delays,</a> after all. These are questions that are going to have to be answered as we head into the 2022 season, among others.


Now, the Overwatch League is in something of a holding pattern while we wait for news about next season. While OWL did commit to running next year's season on Overwatch 2, we've yet to see a playable build for the game publicly, and it's unknown if teams yet have access. The game continues to see delays, after all. These are questions that are going to have to be answered as we head into the 2022 season, among others. 


Questions still remain about whether the league will ever transition back to hosting home events, as was originally planned. This is especially exasperated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It's made planning events in North America in particular very arduous.


Questions still remain about whether the league will ever transition back to hosting home events, as was originally planned. This is especially exasperated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  It's made planning events in North America in particular very arduous. 


Regardless, we're now entering hail mary territory for a league that has teams that are consistently worried about their investments. While Activision Blizzard has reportedly <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/esports/2020/09/29/overwatch-call-of-duty-league-pandemic/">delayed payments by teams for their franchise slots</a>, this probably won't go on forever. There also remains the question of what <a href="https://esports.gg/news/gaming/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-in-70-billion-deal/">Microsoft</a> does with leagues that aren't doing well. Some have suggested OWL (and CDL) will be <a href="https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Esports/Sections/Leagues/2022/01/OWL-CDL-MSFT.aspx">farmed out to third-party organizers</a> like Esports Engine or ESL. Then again, Microsoft is well known for sunsetting properties that aren't doing well. Remember Mixer?


Regardless, we're now entering hail mary territory for a league that has teams that are consistently worried about their investments. While Activision Blizzard has reportedly delayed payments by teams for their franchise slots, this probably won't go on forever. There also remains the question of what Microsoft does with leagues that aren't doing well. Some have suggested OWL (and CDL) will be farmed out to third-party organizers like Esports Engine or ESL. Then again, Microsoft is well known for sunsetting properties that aren't doing well. Remember Mixer?


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For all the latest on Overwatch League, keep it locked here to Esports.gg. 


The Overwatch League's deal with Twitch, for a reported $100 million, was a high watermark for the esports industry. It was certainly one of the largest deals done with a league for broadcast rights at the time. 



And it was a sign that Overwatch League could be a good investment as time marched forward - the league was off to a good start, and Twitch had faith in it. However, it seems not everyone thought so.



Of course, it's hard to look back now in hindsight and see how it might not have been the best idea after all. The League's been floundering for some time in viewership on YouTube, after spending two seasons building a fanbase on Twitch. 



Marcus "djWheat" Graham recently took to his Twitch stream to vent his frustrations about the deal. He would be uniquely positioned to comment on it, as he worked at Twitch on esports for a decade. 



<h2>djWheat blasts the Twitch and Overwatch League deal as "stupid."</h2>



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"I couldn't speak publicly about the deal while I was at Twitch," Graham began. "But you better believe I was the guy in every f**king meeting going 'this is stupid, and you're all stupid.' Every person on the team will confirm that they got sick and tired of me talking about how terrible a deal this was for a year and a half. It didn't feel good because that league cost a lot of money and a year later 11 of my staff was laid off. So I was especially f**king angry that we did this."



Indeed, while Overwatch League did debut to high numbers and managed to put up some impressive streams during things like playoffs, many questioned the viability of the league as time marched forward. This was despite some high value investments by teams both initially as well as in season two when the league expanded to 20 teams. 



djWheat went on to describe the process by which most esports projects grow - first having to learn how to walk before they can run. Floundering about on their own, before a structure is put into place. While <a href="https://esports.gg/guides/overwatch/when-does-the-overwatch-2-beta-start/">Overwatch did have some time like this during its beta</a>, the Overwatch League was trotted out as a concept before the game's official release even. Activision Blizzard and Bobby Kotick's desire to have a league all their own was well known and certainly helped when courting investors like Robert Kraft. 



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<h2 id="h-what-will-happen-to-the-overwatch-league-long-term">What will happen to the Overwatch League long-term?</h2>



Following Twitch's deal with Overwatch League not being renewed, Activision Blizzard went on to sign an exclusive deal with YouTube that included OWL, CDL, and Hearthstone esports. 



Now, the Overwatch League is in something of a holding pattern while we wait for news about next season. While OWL did commit to running <a href="https://esports.gg/news/overwatch/owl-2022-overwatch-2-april-launch/">next year's season on Overwatch 2</a>, we've yet to see a playable build for the game publicly, and it's unknown if teams yet have access. The game continues to see <a href="https://esports.gg/news/overwatch/overwatch-2-release-date/">delays,</a> after all. These are questions that are going to have to be answered as we head into the 2022 season, among others. 



Questions still remain about whether the league will ever transition back to hosting home events, as was originally planned. This is especially exasperated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It's made planning events in North America in particular very arduous. 



Regardless, we're now entering hail mary territory for a league that has teams that are consistently worried about their investments. While Activision Blizzard has reportedly <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/esports/2020/09/29/overwatch-call-of-duty-league-pandemic/">delayed payments by teams for their franchise slots</a>, this probably won't go on forever. There also remains the question of what <a href="https://esports.gg/news/gaming/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-in-70-billion-deal/">Microsoft</a> does with leagues that aren't doing well. Some have suggested OWL (and CDL) will be <a href="https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Esports/Sections/Leagues/2022/01/OWL-CDL-MSFT.aspx">farmed out to third-party organizers</a> like Esports Engine or ESL. Then again, Microsoft is well known for sunsetting properties that aren't doing well. Remember Mixer?



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They are also best known for their interaction with players and fans, with Bren having his 1v1 Widowmaker battles with various Overwatch League pros and Sideshow being known for his struggles to getting out of Platinum, his humor rega and his various work with charities such as with events as Tip of the Hats


They are also best known for their interaction with players and fans, with Bren having his 1v1 Widowmaker battles with various Overwatch League pros and Sideshow being known for his struggles to getting out of Platinum, his humor rega and his various work with charities such as with events as Tip of the Hats


Along with this, the hugely popular Plat Chat podcast debuted in 2019, where along with Matt "Mr. X" Morello and Jonathan "Reinforce" Larsson, would discuss Overwatch League events. Their banter, knowledge, and utter love for the game evolved the podcast into something unique. After VALORANT's release, Plat Chat became known for one of the top channels to listen to.


Along with this, the hugely popular Plat Chat podcast debuted in 2019, where along with Matt "Mr. X" Morello and Jonathan "Reinforce" Larsson, would discuss Overwatch League events. Their banter, knowledge, and utter love for the game evolved the podcast into something unique. After VALORANT's release, Plat Chat became known for one of the top channels to listen to. 


We here at Esports.gg wish them both the best of luck in the future.


We here at Esports.gg wish them both the best of luck in the future.


Stay tuned to <a href="https://esports.gg/">esports.gg</a> for the <a href="https://esports.gg/?_games=overwatch">latest Overwatch news and updates</a>.


Stay tuned to esports.gg for the latest Overwatch news and updates. 


In a pair of shocking tweets released this morning, Overwatch League casters and analysts Brennon "Bren" Hook and Josh "Sideshow" Wilkinson will not be returning for the 2022 season.



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The near identical statements come at a time when Activision is undergoing some massive upheaval since July 2021. <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/activision-blizzard-sued-by-california-over-frat-boy-culture" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A lawsuit file</a>d against the company due to allegations of sexism, discrimination, and sexual harrassment caused an uproar. Quarterly reports stating that Overwatch 2 was "<a href="https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/overwatch-2-devs-shut-down-2023-official-release-date-rumors-1690704/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">delayed indefinitely</a>" didn't help. Finally, Microsoft purchased <a href="https://esports.gg/news/gaming/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-in-70-billion-deal/">Activision Blizzard for $68 billion</a>, leaving the status of Overwatch and Overwatch League's futures in doubt.



Bren and Sideshow have been integral parts of the Overwatch League since its beginnings in 2018. Starting off as desk analysts before making their casting debut in the Overwatch World Cup in 2019, they became casters for the 2020 Overwatch League season. A longstanding chemistry between the two showed, breathing more life into what was otherwise a tough season due to the coronavirus.



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They are also best known for their interaction with players and fans, with Bren having his 1v1 Widowmaker battles with various Overwatch League pros and Sideshow being known for his struggles to getting out of Platinum, his humor rega and his various work with charities such as with events as Tip of the Hats



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Along with this, the hugely popular Plat Chat podcast debuted in 2019, where along with Matt "Mr. X" Morello and Jonathan "Reinforce" Larsson, would discuss Overwatch League events. Their banter, knowledge, and utter love for the game evolved the podcast into something unique. After VALORANT's release, Plat Chat became known for one of the top channels to listen to. 



We here at Esports.gg wish them both the best of luck in the future.



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