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Overwatch

BlizzCon 2016: Overwatch League Officially Announced

"A true, next-generation esports experience" is coming to Overwatch thanks to Blizzard.
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Published: Nov 4, 2016 12:48 pm

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Blizzard is going all in with Overwatch as they have now officially announced the Overwatch League. A few weeks after Activision CEO Bobby Kotick spilled the beans about a league in the works, BlizzCon’s opening ceremony was home to a trailer revealing plans for the league. 

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The league will begin in 2017. Blizzard will actually host a combine for players to tryout for teams and those who are picked will be given a guaranteed contract with a minimum salary and benefits package included.

One of the most interesting parts of the league, however, is that the teams will be city-based, as opposed to organization-based. Blizzard thinks that this city-based format will give teams “the best opportunity to grow and thrive for years to come.”

More information will be shared over the coming months.

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Senior Staff Writer & Call of Duty lead. Professional writer for over 10 years. Lover of all things Marvel, Destiny 2, Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, and more. Previous bylines include PC Gamer, Red Bull Esports, Fanbyte, and Esports Nation. DogDad to corgis Yogi and Mickey, sports fan (NY Yankees, NY Jets, NY Rangers, NY Knicks), Paramore fanatic, cardio enthusiast.
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