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Esports
Luka Dončić’s Overwatch Mains Are Cause For Serious Concern
Luka Dončić is not only a presumptive top-two pick in June’s NBA Draft, he’s also the proud owner of a Gamer’s Heart. According to a profile written last month by ESPN’s Mina Kimes, Dončić is a fan of the Call Of Duty series. He also “spends two to three hours a day playing video games…
By Patrick Redford Published May 16, 2018 -
EsportsThe Rock Climbing Walls In Overwatch, Reviewed
When Overwatch unveiled new map Horizon Lunar Colony last summer, players were quick to catalog its every feature and develop strategies for how best to defend or attack the moon base. There are airlocks that lead to the surface of the moon, a single mega health pack right next to the first point, stacks of…
By Patrick Redford Published March 12, 2018 -
Esports
The Overwatch League’s Dominant Team Got The Shit Kicked Out Of Them Last Night
After eking out a thrilling 2-1 opening win over Dallas, the Seoul Dynasty found their footing in the Overwatch League and started rolling; in the last couple weeks, they’ve seemed basically unbeatable. The Dynasty are the rebranded iteration of Lunatic-Hai, long considered one of the best Overwatch teams in the world, so it makes sense…
By Patrick Redford Published February 2, 2018 -
Esports
Last Night’s Dallas-Seoul Game Showed How Fun Overwatch League Can Be
The Overwatch League’s first night of competition kicked off with hundreds of thousands tuning in on Twitch to watch a slightly tuned up broadcast, OWL’s experienced commentating crew, and two boring, lopsided opening games. Both the Los Angeles Valiant and the Los Angeles Gladiators steamrolled their opponents (San Francisco and Shanghai, respectively) without much resistance…
By Patrick Redford Published January 11, 2018 -
EsportsShaq, Marshawn Lynch, And J.Lo Are On A Computer To Tell You About The Overwatch League
My fellow San Franciscans, the time has come to celebrate, for Shaquille O’Neal—Overwatch guru and the guy from that bad genie movie—has officially announced the roster for San Francisco’s Overwatch League squad. “The squad is stacked! These boys are ready,” screamed Michael Strahan, a man with deep ties to the Overwatch community and also the…
By Patrick Redford Published September 28, 2017 -
Esports
Overwatch Pro Makes Exquisite Last-Second Recovery With Winston’s Jump Pack
South Korean Overwatch pro Miro is probably the best Winston player in the world. His deft tank work helped South Korea win the first Overwatch World Cup and he took home personal tournament MVP honors as well. If you want a highlight reel of his best moments, well here you go Miro’s Lunatic-Hai squad was…
By Patrick Redford Published February 24, 2017 -
EpiPen Tycoon Pokes Fun At The Dark Reality of Pharmaceutical Controversies
There are only three controls in EpiPen Tycoon. You can increase the price of an EpiPen by $5, reduce it by $5, or, in the rare occasions that the public gets too mad at you, deploy a few outrage-deflating special bonuses. The goal is simple: you, Heather Bresch, are the CEO of Mylan. You want…
By Patrick Redford Published August 31, 2016
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