After months of speculation concerning the future of Overwatch eSports, Blizzard has dropped their bomb: Overwatch League. Broad in scope, the new organization is charging out of the gate in hopes of becoming the biggest name in the game. Promising regionality, player and team stability and more, the Overwatch League is a daring stab at establishing a new kind of eSports ecosystem for Blizzard’s flagship title. But while there are some exciting details surrounding the league’s goals, there are still questions to be answered.
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