Esportsis a huge part ofBlizzard‘s focus when it comes to games, as their games strive to be more competitive and more watchable.StarCraft II,HearthstoneandHeroes of the Stormall have huge competitive scenes, and evenWorld of Warcraft‘s Arena mode has a history with esports. So why wouldOverwatchbe any different?
We spoke toJeff Kaplan— the Game Director for Overwatch and a 14 year veteran at Blizzard—about how the team is approaching esports.
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The Esports Foundation (EF) and adidas made sports history today, announcing a landmark partnership that will see the sportswear company outfit every national team at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), the first nation-based esports event of its scale, set to debut November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.
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