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TSM, Fnatic, and MORE are coming to invest their money in Overwatch! However, what does this mean? Yiska and Volamel break down the recent news AND speculate on the future health of the Overwatch esports ecosystem. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Are hero bans the answer Overwatch has needed? Should the Overwatch Champions Series adopt the ruleset as well? Is Europe > NA? Yiska and Volamel break it all down. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Is the moderation in Overwatch more heavy-handed than it needs to be? Could this impact the competitive scene? And with the Esports World Cup prize pooled announced, how has the community reacted? Yiska and Volamel break this all down AND touch on the OWCS group stage drama. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Are the Overwatch Champions Series to blame for the recent drama or is there more to this story? Yiska and Volamel take the day to break down what REALLY happened in the case of Ex Oblivione and Twisted Minds case against the OWCS rules. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Christopher "ChrisTFer" Graham is here to upheave "THE ESTABLISHMENT". Also, Yiska is here. He talks about why casters are important and how esports organisations can come back to Overwatch. Volamel asks his typical strategy questions and does his best "nodders" cosplay. okbye. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Who takes the top spot as the best team in the west? How did M80 lose to Timeless? How will the new patch shake up the Overwatch Champions Series? Yiska and Volamel breakdown the first few weeks of matches from the Overwatch Champions Series. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment.
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Are we buckled in for a fast-paced dive meta? How was the OWCS swiss stage? Scott "Custa" Kennedy joins Yiska and Volamel to break down why there are so many 3-0's, how a broadcast could look for OWCS and more! Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Is the world back to dive or are we in for the most OPEN Overwatch meta yet? Yiska and Volamel break down the recent talent announcements, some of the biggest retirements of the offseason, and begin to glimpse the recent metagame shifts from the Overwatch Champions Series. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Overwatch commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey joins Yiska and Volamel to digest some of the recent team news that has come out of EU, debate how the 2024 OWCS broadcast could be changed, and break down Season 9's newest balance patch. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment.
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Is Overwatch esports back or will it take some time? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Niclas "sHockWave" Jensen to give a player's perspective of the newest OWCS rules, how he views map vetos, if EU is back, and if endemic esports organisations are coming back to Overwatch? Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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We finally have some news about the 2024 Overwatch esports schedule! However, has enough been announced to form a solid opinion? Yiska and Volamel break down the news about the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) and what concerns arise today. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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How do you rank Mek0? Is Zunba considered "great"? Is the top spot even up for debate? Court is in session with presiding judge Leyton "Punk" Gilchrist and the defendants Yiska and Volamel as they rank the top ten flex tanks from across all of Overwatch League history. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Is it worth it for a now, defunct Overwatch League brand to keep the same name in the long run? Yiska and Volamel discuss the possibility of Overwatch at the Esports World Cup, what Overwatch esports needs to do to evolve past the league's shadow, and their 2024 wish lists. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Is Flex Support overrated? Will the top spot surprise you? Yiska and Volamel are joined by William "Crimzo" Hernandez to talk about his retirement, the environment of the 2023 Vancouver Titans and helping us rank the top ten flex supports of all time. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Should Kai be considered? Where in the world is moth? Without Yiska to guide the ship, Volamel is joined by Eren "Kenobi" Erkey and Christian "Heurix" Thomasser to set the record straight on the Overwatch League Era's top players. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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From Solder: 76 to Sojourn, who are the best hitscan DPS of all time? Yiska and Volamel are joined by former New York Excelsior Niclas "sHockWave" Jensen to rank the top 10 hitscan DPS from the Overwatch League era. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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DON'T WORRY. WE WILL BE BACK NEXT WEEK WITH MORE RANKINGS. Yiska and Volamel tackle our generation's greatest question: did we ruin the Overwatch League? Can mixed rosters work? Find out TODAY! Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Who were the Overwatch League's best main support players? Yiska and Volamel are joined by former professional player and main support legend Daniel "FunnyAstro" Hathaway to rank the best main supports of all time. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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You read that right. Who were the Overwatch League's best tank players? Yiska and Volamel are joined by former professional player and tank expert Roni "LhCloudy" Tiihonen to rank the best main tanks of all time. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Rest well Overwatch League. With Activision Blizzard's ambitious esports project officially closing its doors, Yiska and Volamel break down what needs to change structurally. They also review the BlizzCon 2023 news and the results of the Overwatch World Cup. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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With certain teams opting to explore their player's contract options, does that help or hurt the future? Which franchise fumbled the bag? And who are the top-ten tanks of all time? Yiska and Volamel say their quiet goodbyes to some of the most prolific rosters ever assembled. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Did Atlanta implode? Are Boston going to walk? And who ACTUALLY makes it out of the 2023 Overwatch World Cup? Yiska and Volamel stoke the campfire as we all wait for news of the future of competitive Overwatch. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Is the Sombra rework underwhelming? Will the juice flow this offseason? And who was the team of the year? Yiska and Volamel unpack the emotional rollercoaster that was the 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals.
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Who wins the 2023 Overwatch League playoffs? This week Eric hops up from behind the booth, while Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to preview the finale of the 2023 Overwatch League Playoffs. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Did ANYONE see London coming? Who from the east is a TERRIFYING threat in playoffs? And could Shock have saved things? This week Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to review the finale of the 2023 Overwatch League Play-Ins. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Why does Yiska hate dogs? Can Toronto make the run? Is the rumour mill turning? This week Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch commentator and expert Scott "Custa" Kennedy to break down the 2023 Play-Ins. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Is this the last time we will see the Gladiators? Is the lord bet over? And do London have a chance to make it out of Play-Ins? This week Yiska and Volamel send off the teams who have had their seasons ended and mull over the Overwatch League 2023 Play-Ins.
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Who did what now? Is Reinhardt on Gibraltar actually a meme? And what's a coach's perspective on the MVP votes? This week Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League head coach of the London Spitfire, Christopher "ChrisTFer" Graham ahead of the final week of the 2023 Overwatch League regular season. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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Are there really 3 'good' choices for Overwatch League's 2023 regular season MVP? Is the whole process cooked and should be changed? And where TF is Yiska?! Volamel has summoned Overwatch League commentator and expert Jennifer "LemonKiwi" Pichette and Overwatch Contenders commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to wax lyrically on the upcoming awards. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Where in the world has Winston gone? Is Illari the problem or the solution? And when are the maps changing again? This week Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League expert and former coach of the London Spitfire, Jacob "Spilo" Clifton ahead of the 2023 Overwatch League's final stretch of matches. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Is Lifeweaver actually good now? How can Overwatch 'make moments'? As Hero 38 flies into action, Yiska and Volamel her kit, how she might fare in the final stretch for the Overwatch League and who else may have won big from the Overwatch: Invasion patch. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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How did the Titans land Heesang? Does Overwatch League's strength of schedule matter? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Vancouver Titans' General Manager Dennis "Barroi" Matz to discuss the Titans' remaining matches, what may have happened with the Gladiators, and the format of the Overwatch League.
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Is it Zhou-ver? Are Guangzhou cooking anything worth eating? And what did Jake say about hero bans? Yiska and Volamel break down the most recent roster shuffles and postulate on Florida Mayhem's greatest year yet. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Is Overwatch League over? Where do we go from here and how do repair the esport we so desperately love? Yiska and Volamel are joined by a friend of the show and producer of the podcast, Eric, to unpack the recent reports regarding the health and sustainability of the Overwatch League.
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Yiska and Volamel are joined by Florida Mayhem's Assistant Coach Caleb "McGravy" McGarvey to discuss how ch0r0ng made it to Florida, where the Los Angeles Gladiators went wrong, and how they managed to topple the Houston Outlaws.
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Could Boston reach the top? Is there room for LANs in the future? Yiska and Volamel break down the most recent roster moves, review their preseason rankings and rank the teams as they head into the 2023 Overwatch League Summer Stage. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:37 - 3rd time Striker's out 00:14:36 - Marve1 to Glads, stonks up? 00:16:00 - Spark bring Pineapple back as Support 00:17:48 - Yiska's talk with ChrisTFer, London's 2nd half 00:25:59 - OW Invasion mini-series coming, setting expectations 00:30:08 - Rumor of possible CDL/OWL brand unifications, goes into drama 00:57:05 - Setting up our midseason power ranking discussion 01:02:11 - Running through APAC 01:18:12 - Ranking North America's bottom half 01:36:47 - Ranking North America's top contenders 01:52:34 - Recapping rankings and closing it out Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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What does Danteh's departure mean for the Los Angeles Gladiators? Could the Vegas Eternal have done better? Is NA esports simply cooked? Yiska and Volamel break down the 2023 midseason roster mania. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouchhttps://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:17 - Danteh dips, could Glads come out better? 00:21:20 - Vegas folds 3, picks up KR contenders 01:00:30 - Talent pool talk 01:30:02 - Looking back at what Toronto could have done 01:41:19 - Hangzhou lose RUI and Twenty, promote Creed 01:52:32 - Dongsu slips out, MobyDik is in 01:58:30 - Moon can't avoid Fate. Fleta grabs a clipboard 02:11:19 - Will cover Titans and more moves next week and some closing notes
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Are Atlanta Reign just built differently? Did the Seoul Infernal disappoint? Should the midseason be equal to a championship? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch commentator and expert Scott "Custa" Kennedy to review the 2023 Midseason Madness and give their first impressions of the newest core game mode: Flashpoint. 00:00:00 - Introduction & first thoughts on Midseason results 00:04:21 - APAC a pleasant surprise despite 5th/6th finish? 00:19:30 - Is the Midseason Madness a true 'chip? KR vs Hawaii? 00:27:53 - Hunters franchise folds 00:42:36 - Recap Spark-Mayhem 00:50:46 - Infernal performance 00:58:49 - Houston-Atlanta, who diffed who? goes into talk on player personalities 01:33:22 - OW talent blossoming elsewhere 01:37:24 - Flashpoint coming to OWL 01:57:13 - Wrapping up
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Are Houston about to bring home a title? Do the Infernal have what it takes? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to tackle the Toronto Defiant rebuild, the Seoul Dynasty additions and how their Midseason Madness brackets play out. 00:00:00 - Introduction and recapping Kenobi's prime-time appearance 00:07:01 - Dynasty add Ezhan, drop Prophet & Seonjun 00:11:18 - Tornado disbanded, Toronto in turmoil 00:25:05 - Rebuilding Defiant, age ruling going to have an impact? 00:52:09 - Warming up for predictions 01:03:03 - Building brackets 01:44:43 - Dark horse stories 01:47:58 - Wrapping up, Tarkov talk Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouchhttps://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Was what was promised EVER even possible? Where is the way forward for Overwatch 2? And is it possible that the game is better off? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Kevin "AVRL" Walker to discuss the recent movement regarding Overwatch 2's PvE roadmap and the APAC Spring Knockouts. 00:00:00 - Talking progression, narrative, and popular 4vE games 00:18:38 - Some revised expectations for OW2 PvE 00:22:38 - Missing out on a dedicated PvE playerbase, expanding the OW universe 00:38:47 - Blizzard as an overprotective IP parent 00:49:38 - The development story, 6 years of hints, an impossible task? 00:58:13 - Making lemonade from lemons 01:09:43 - Retaining and acquiring devs, impact of RTO and public ownership 01:38:11 - Concluding remarks on today's PvE discussion 02:13:12 - Wrapping up and speedrunning APAC bracket preds Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Is there any hope for the San Francisco Shock? Where do the scrimbux put the Seoul Infernal heading going into the Spring Knockouts? Why and where do the Las Vegas Eternal go from here? Yiska and Volamel wax lyrically about the last week's games and the overall health of Overwatch esports. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:55 - Shock struggle, San Francisco housing woes 00:20:39 - Viol2t missing piece from the Shock? Who can challenge Atlanta? 00:34:45 - And Justice For All 00:40:50 - Avalla steps up for her team, but exposes issues with system 00:53:29 - Conversation goes wider and talks competitive landscape 01:33:55 - Yiska cashes in on Infernal scrimbux 01:55:04 - Running NA preds 02:19:46 - Wrapping up & previewing coming content Links discussed in the show & recent content from our hosts Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouchhttps://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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#esports #overwatchleague #houstonoutlaws Are Vegas about to go winless? Do Ramattra and Junker Queen have their place in the meta? And are Dallas screwed? Yiska and Volamel are joined by former Overwatch League player turned desk analyst Jacob "JAKE" Lyon to break down the week one games. 00:00:00 - Introduction. Eternally winless? 00:12:08 - Thoughts on Vancouver, Junker Queen vs Winston, Atlanta on Dva 00:22:30 - Jake on the new Brig and how non-tanks tank in OW2 00:29:04 - More on Atlanta. Can Houston be their problem? 00:39:38 - Toronto vs Glads analysis 00:50:11 - Quick takes on other recaps, importance of game sense 01:01:52 - A week 2 pred, APAC meta tangent, and Dallas pessimism 01:15:20 - Jake's surprise match of the week Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouchhttps://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment
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How was the London Spitfire built? Who is Sparkr to this team? And what does team culture really mean? Yiska and Volamel are joined by London Spitfire's General Manager Ysabel "Noukky" Müller to break this all down. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:37 - Noukky recaps London's offseason, spotlight on Lethal 00:13:32 - Hadi as Spitfire's solo tank 00:19:22 - Spitfire's slow start in 2023, Titans as this year's Spitfire 00:25:32 - OWL implementation of balance patches and impact of hitting your meta 00:33:26 - Sparkr & Noukky's controversial game mode take 00:39:32 - The power of friendship, how important is it? Hitting the gym & taking walks 00:47:24 - Yiska's tangent on adversarial collaboration 00:52:09 - A Hafficool story on internal team friction 01:00:03 - A few predictions from London's current pred leader 01:23:29 - Wrapping up. Talking Dota-CS-Overwatch esports intersection Links discussed in the show & recent content from our hosts Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Overwatch League's sixth season is mere days away and it is time to celebrate! Yiska and Volamel are joined by Scott "Custa" Kennedy, Jonathan "Reinforce" Larsson, Eren "Kenobi" Erkey, Jennifer "LemonKiwi" Pichette, and Christian "Heurix" Thomasser to ring in the new year!!
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Has the Guangzhou Charge done enough to perform this year? Has Seoul Infernal made enough changes to compete? Do we even think the Shanghai Dragon's experiment could work? Yiska and Volamel tackle the Chengdu and Boston news as well as give their Asia Pacific (APAC) power rankings. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouchhttps://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Is Joe smoking his own beard with his Boston predictions? Where in the world do the Mayhem sit after shocking the 2023 Overwatch Pro-Am. Yiska and Volamel give their North American power rankings. 00:00:00 - Introduction & speedrun of Pro-Am recap 00:06:27 - Power rankings intro 00:11:23 - Vegas Eternal 00:24:52 - Los Angeles Valiant 00:28:41 - New York Excelsior 00:34:28 - Vancouver Titans 00:48:31 - Boston Uprising 00:57:50 - Washington Justice 01:03:41 - Toronto Defiant 01:12:01 - Florida Mayhem 01:21:32 - London Spitfire 01:28:04 - Atlanta Reign 01:34:43 - Houston Outlaws 01:41:00 - Los Angeles Gladiators 01:49:42 - San Francisco Shock 01:58:34 - Recapping our NA power rankings 02:06:30 - Wrapping up Links discussed in the show & recent content from our hosts Yiska- Pro's first Lifeweaver thoughts https://www.ggrecon.com/articles/owl-pros-answer-how-good-is-lifeweaver-and-could-new-hero-break-overwatch-2/ Volamel- Pro Am plays https://www.ggrecon.com/articles/the-best-overwatch-2-plays-you-missed-from-the-2023-owl-pro-am/ Volamel- inserts shoe in mouth https://twitter.com/Volamel/status/1645089392749314052 Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Is trolling the only problem Lifeweaver brings? Was Twisted Minds a standout and does Joe still hate the Gladiators? Yiska and Volamel discuss the potential of Hero 37, who surprised and flunked the second half of the Pro-Am, and whether or not Overwatch needs referees. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:33 - Lifeweaver revealed. Petal Platform a competitive rule nightmare? 00:26:04 - Talking other abilities & comps that could excel with this hero 00:39:17 - Troll possibilities and expectations for casual vs pro play 00:53:14 - Speculating on best OWL Lifeweavers. main or flex? Spring Meta 01:00:26 - Pro-am recap focusing on Glads, Justice 01:08:56 - Boston's Birdring Buff and offseason glow ups 01:12:46 - T2 takeaways and how to improve for the next iteration of Pro-am 01:30:21 - Running a bracket for this weekend 01:40:05 - Wrapping up. Yiska & Volamel highlight coming content Links discussed in the show & recent content from our hosts Volamel Trick Room- https://www.ggrecon.com/articles/trick-room-interview-just-months-ago-people-would-consider-most-of-us-t3-players/ Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouchhttps://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Can Toronto become a top contender? Could Twisted Minds make it out … or make it deep?! Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League Pro-Am commentators and experts Cameron "Door" Fralick and Christian "Heurix" Thomasser to "dissect" the Overwatch League 2023 Pro-Am. 00:00:00 - Introduction and a bit of reflection on the first weekend 00:13:56 - Trick Room opens up Pro-Am with a Shocker 00:19:49 - Contenders teams harmed by late plucking of players? 00:23:06 - Mayhem make a statement 00:34:21 - Sugarfree debuts, but Titans come up short 00:36:51 - Atlanta Reigns over Group B 00:43:34 - Meta diversity seen in the first weekend 00:52:51 - Covering the rest of Group B and highlighting the Saints 01:01:11 - Eternal damnation? What are Vegas's best opportunities? 01:10:45 - Group C preview 01:30:16 - Group D preview 01:45:22 - Brackets 02:05:22 - Talkin' bout Toronto 02:13:47 - Wrapping up Links discussed in the show & recent content from our hosts Door & Heurix highlight from this weekend- https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiveoverwatch/comments/1226svu/saints_bait_london_spitfire_into_an_incredible/ Door Youtube for his Pro-Am co-stream- https://www.youtube.com/@Door_Casts Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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Can Saints make a run? Are Gladiators DOOMED? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch Contenders commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to break down the Overwatch League 2023 Pro-Am. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:03 - Chinese expert chimes in on this year's Spark. APAC looking up? 00:11:38 - New York Excelsior announces roster 00:22:44 - The Prophet of Profit: a Dynasty reborn 00:32:58 - Gargoyle becomes Outlaws 6th shooter. Houston to the top? 00:44:29 - Pro-Am preview- Group A 00:54:36 - Valiant roster review 00:58:36 - Pro-Am preview- Group B 01:02:57 - Pro-Am preview- Group C 01:10:54 - Pro-Am preview- Group D 01:17:00 - Breaking down our brackets 01:29:13 - Wrapping up Links discussed in the show & recent content from our hosts Yiska report on no comms- https://www.ggrecon.com/articles/sources-overwatch-league-teams-tell-staff-to-not-push-pro-am-coverage/ Joe on Pro-am players to watch- https://www.ggrecon.com/articles/players-you-need-to-know-at-the-2023-overwatch-league-pro-am/ Yiska talks to the Vegas Eternal- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYftjvgwM34 Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouchhttps://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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What was "the story" with MER1T? And can Mayhem make a run?? How did the 2023 offseason "really" go? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Florida Mayhem's General Manager Albert "yeHHH" Yeh. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:05 - Scrim leaks, good for content? Scrimbux devaluation! 00:11:55 - Reliving this past offseason: delays and drama 00:22:22 - Building the 2023 Florida Mayhem: Mer1t acquisition 00:30:31 - Convincing Ch0r0ng to take his talents to South Beach 00:36:31 - Sauna bringing the heat therapy to Mayhem 00:47:00 - Albert's take on roster sizes 00:51:28 - What metas could prove problematic for the Mayhem? 00:56:02 - Retaining the Gravy Gunba duo 00:57:41 - Building something around SOMEONE 00:59:45 - Season 6 = Best Mayhem ever? 01:01:16 - Pumped for the Pro-am? 01:10:15 - Albert names a few players that surprise him as still being available 01:19:38 - Proper as peak talent. Meta talk 01:28:15 - The community rumour meta 01:37:04 - Yehhh's message to Florida's fans 01:38:58 - Wrapping up Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch