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Toronto Defiant CEO says OWL franchises get to keep their branding

With the transition of Overwatch esports away from Overwatch League into a third-party tournament organiser-led system, the question around the OWL brands appears to be answered.

OWL winners show off championship ring with a cheeky engraving

The Florida Mayhem celebrates its victory with a championship ring that honours its entire competitive history in the Overwatch League, including its shenanigans.

Toronto Defiant CEO on OWL's foundational issues and Overwatch esports' future

A month after the official demise of the Overwatch League, OverActive Media CEO Adam Adamou shares his thoughts on OWL's irreconcilable problems, learned lessons, and why he's bullish on Overwatch esports.

Overwatch esports' newest breakout star players

Despite the unknown future for Overwatch esports, the stars of tomorrow are arriving, still striving for excellence. Here's our rundown of the breakout stars of tomorrow.

CouRage talks UNO! Mobile Wildcard Series tips, tricks, and passions

Jack "CouRage" Dunlop explains why UNO! Mobile is so good and what tips and tricks he has for you to get one over on the family at Christmas.

CDL pros publicly ban Snaking and break the agreement an hour later

Call of Duty League pros have publicly banned the use of Snaking in official matches, but it didn't take long for the agreement to be broken.

Dreamhack brings back Stockholm as a location for its 30th anniversary

Dreamhack has announced a new event location for 2024, returning to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm in November 2024.

Shottzy reveals OpTic super squad was ‘done’ before MW2 collapse

Shotzzy reveals that OpTic's signing of HyDra was 'done' before the Modern Warfare 2 season started

GeT_RiGhT on CS2, f0rest's karaoke skills, and planning a Swedish LAN

Eleven years after his first victory at Dreamhack Winter Jonköping, GeT_RiGhT is back with a heart full of Counter-Strike and the Swedish scene on his mind.

Uber - planning a life after Overwatch League

Amid large changes in the esports landscape, shoutcaster Mitch "Uber" Leslie tries to find a path through the chaos for him and his family.