Tag: Overwatch League
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Is Esports a Fading Dream? The Overwatch League’s Cautionary Tale
Remember when the Overwatch League burst onto the scene? All those flashy arenas, team jerseys you could actually buy, and promises of turning esports into the next NFL? Talk about setting the bar high. But lately, the League seems more like that hyped-up band whose debut album flopped – it’s still around, but something’s… off.…
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Overwatch League player tested positive for coronavirus
Paris Eternal off-tank Eoghan “Smex” O’Neill has been tested positive for coronavirus the player confirmed. Smex is hereby the first player from Overwatch League to be tested positive for coronavirus. He is said to be keeping himself under self-quarantine for a week before confirming that his symptoms are mild. He thanked everyone for supporting him…
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Overwatch League and Kellogg signs Multi-Year promotion Deal
The Activision Blizzard’s franchised Overwatch League have signed a multi-year promotion deal with American food manufacturing Kellogg’s to promote their brands Pringles and Cheez-IT through 2021. Although no financial details were revealed. As part of the deal, OWL will include branded show segments, product showcase, and ticket giveaways for events. The deal will include international…
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North announces Sennheiser as an official audio sponsor
German audio company Sennheiser just announced its partnership with Danish Esports organisation North. As per the sponsorship deal, North will be using Sennheiser’s headsets during their plays and have Sennheiser logo on the team’s official jersey effective immediately. The deal runs through the end of 2019 and will include all teams of North. Currently North…
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Overwatch League potential to make $100 million annually says Morgan Stanley report
Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch League could acquire more than $100 million in yearly base income, as per another report from venture administration firm Morgan Stanley. That is not even the high number: Morgan Stanley’s bull case, a situation that relies on upon a certain market, puts income at $720 million every year. That number would place…