By Mat Elfring on Jan 22, 2018 08:35 pm
Once a year, WWE puts on a PPV with one of the most exciting matches in wrestling: the Royal Rumble. Every 90 seconds, a superstar enters the ring, and the only way to be eliminated is to be thrown over the top rope. In total, 30 wrestlers compete in this event, and the prize is a championship match at Wrestlemania in April. On Sunday, January 28, the 31st Royal Rumble will take place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Considering this is such a huge event, we're going through the history of the PPV to take a look at all the winners, from Royal Rumble I to Royal Rumble XXX. In addition, we'll also be mentioning some noteworthy moments from the event.
Royal Rumble (1988)
Winner: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan Eliminations: 3 Entering in at #13, crowd-favorite Jim Duggan ended up being the very first winner of the Royal Rumble. Unlike the vast majority of other Rumble matches, the 1988 event only had 20 participants.
Royal Rumble (1989)
Winner: Big John Studd Eliminations: 2 Big John Studd entered the Rumble at #27, which is considered the luckiest number to enter the match, as four wrestlers--in total--have won at this placement.
Royal Rumble (1990)
Winner: Hulk Hogan Eliminations: 6 Hulk Hogan won his first Rumble in 1990, entering the match at #25. Both he and Ultimate Warrior had six eliminations, the most for that year.
Royal Rumble (1991)
Winner: Hulk Hogan Eliminations: 7 Hulkamania continued to run wild in 1991, with Hogan's second consecutive win. He entered the match at #24, and once again, Hogan claimed the top spot that year for most eliminations.
Royal Rumble (1992)
Winner: Ric Flair Eliminations: 5 Woo! Ric Flair won his only Rumble win in 1992, entering the match at #3. He ended up staying in the ring for over 52 minutes during the battle.
Royal Rumble (1993)
Winner: Yokozuna Eliminations: 7 The winner of the 1993 Royal Rumble, Yokozuna, entered the contest at lucky #27. Yokozuna had the most eliminations that year as well.
Royal Rumble (1994)
Winner(s): Lex Luger & Bret Hart Luger Eliminations: 6 Hart Eliminations: 4 1994's Rumble was the only time two contestants won the match. Both Lex Luger, who entered in at #23, and Bret "The Hitman" Hart, who entered at #27, landed on the outside of the ring at the exact same time, making them both winners.
Royal Rumble (1995)
Winner: Shawn Michaels Eliminations: 8 In a Royal Rumble first, Shawn Michaels entered the match at the #1 spot and made it all the way to the end. Even though he was the first man in the ring, the match lasted 38 minutes because this was the only Rumble where wrestlers came out in 60-second intervals, instead of the traditional 90.
Royal Rumble (1996)
Winner: Shawn Michaels Eliminations: 8 Once again, the Heartbreak Kid got another Rumble win, but this time, he entered at #18. This Rumble was noteworthy for being the first appearance of wrestler Glenn Jacobs (as Isaac Yankem). He appeared in 1997's match as the Fake Diesel, and from 1999 on, he appeared as Kane. In total, Jacobs has been a part of 19 Royal Rumbles.
Royal Rumble (1997)
Winner: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Eliminations: 10 While the 1996 King of the Ring tournament introduced the world to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, his win at the 1997 Royal Rumble cemented his main event status for years to come. Austin entered the match at #5 and had a then record-setting 10 eliminations.
Royal Rumble (1998)
Winner: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Eliminations: 7 Steve Austin won the Rumble again in 1998. This time, he entered during the latter half of the event at #24. The most interesting fact about the 1998 event was that Mick Foley participated in the Rumble three different times, as Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love.
Royal Rumble (1999)
Winner: Vince McMahon Eliminations: 1 In one of the weirdest moments in Royal Rumble history, Vince McMahon, the owner of WWE, won the 1999 Royal Rumble, entering at #2. He and Steve Austin spent the majority of the match fighting backstage, off camera. That year's match also marks the first time a woman participated in the event. Chyna entered as #30.
Royal Rumble (2000)
Winner: The Rock Eliminations: 4 The Rock won the Royal Rumble, entering at #24. The match has a cringe-worthy moment when the members of Too Cool (Grand Master Sexay, Scotty 2 Hotty, and Rikishi) spent time during the match dancing in the ring. Luckily, it didn't last long as Rikishi tossed them both out of the ring. 2000's Royal Rumble is considered to be the best Rumble PPV to date.
Royal Rumble (2001)
Winner: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Eliminations: 3 2001 marked the year Steve Austin returned to the top, kicking off the year with a Royal Rumble win. Austin entered the match at #27, and this PPV is considered by many to be the second best Royal Rumble in WWE's history. Kane had a then record-setting 11 eliminations.
Royal Rumble (2002)
Winner: Triple H Eliminations: 4 Triple H got himself his first Royal Rumble win in 2002, entering at #22. Interestingly enough, this Rumble marked the return of Mr. Perfect, who made it to the final four.
Royal Rumble (2003)
Winner: Brock Lesnar Eliminations: 4 "The Beast," Brock Lesnar, picked up a Royal Rumble win in 2003, entering at #29. In order to get that spot in the Rumble, Lesnar had to beat the Big Show at the beginning of the PPV.
Royal Rumble (2004)
Winner: Chris Benoit Eliminations: 6 For only the second time in history, a #1 entrant won the Royal Rumble: Chris Benoit. He lasted a then record-setting 1 hour and 1 minute in the ring.
Royal Rumble (2005)
Winner: Batista Eliminations: 5 In 2005, Smackdown and Raw were split into different shows with brand-exclusive wrestlers. Much like the '94 Rumble, the two last contestants, Batista and John Cena, went out of the ring at the exact same time, in what some call a botched finish. The Raw referee said Batista won, and the Smackdown ref said Cena won. Vince McMahon came out to rectify the situation, tore his quadriceps muscle, and sat in the ring, while they restarted the match, in the weirdest moment in Rumble history. Batista ended up winning after the restart. He originally entered the match at #28.
Royal Rumble (2006)
Winner: Rey Mysterio Eliminations: 6 In 2006, Rey Mysterio ended up winning the Rumble after entering the match at #2. Currently, he holds the record for longest time spent in the match with 1 hour and 2 minutes.
Royal Rumble (2007)
Winner: The Undertaker Eliminations: 3 For as long as the Undertaker has been around, it's puzzling that he didn't win his first Rumble until 2007. Believe it or not, this is also the first time where a #30 entrant won the match.
Royal Rumble (2008)
Winner: John Cena Eliminations: 4 For the second year in a row, the 30th entrant won the Royal Rumble. That man was John Cena. Many fans consider this single Rumble match to be one of the best.
Royal Rumble (2009)
Winner: Randy Orton Eliminations: 3 In 2009, Randy Orton, who entered at #8, won the Rumble. In addition, Santino Marella set a record by spending the shortest amount of time in the match before being eliminated: 1 second.
Royal Rumble (2010)
Winner: Edge Eliminations: 2 Edge ended up taking the victory at the 2010 Royal Rumble. He entered the match at #29 and only spent 7 minutes in the ring.
Royal Rumble (2011)
Winner: Alberto Del Rio Eliminations: 2 The 2011 Royal Rumble was the first and only Rumble to have 40 participants. Alberto Del Rio ended up winning after entering at #38.
Royal Rumble (2012)
Winner: Sheamus Eliminations: 3 In 2012, Sheamus took home the win after entering at #22. It was rumored that he won because "insiders" were predicting that Chris Jericho was going to win, and WWE wanted to shake things up.
Royal Rumble (2013)
Winner: John Cena Eliminations: 4 John Cena won his second Royal Rumble in 2013, after entering the match at #19. While both Ryback and Sheamus had five eliminations, the most for that year, it was Cody Rhodes who put on an unforgettable performance, which included eliminating his own brother, Goldust.
Royal Rumble (2014)
Winner: Batista Eliminations: 4 In an unforgettable moment, Batista won the 2014 Royal Rumble, surprising everyone by entering in at #28. He had been absent from WWE since 2010. In addition, Roman Reigns eliminated 12 people during the match, which is the current record for most eliminations in a single Rumble.
Royal Rumble (2015)
Winner: Roman Reigns Eliminations: 6 Roman Reigns took the spotlight in 2015, after entering in at #19 and winning the Rumble. In addition, Curtis Axel was supposed to enter at #6, but he was attacked before making it to the ring. After the Rumble, Axel claimed to be the real winner because he was never eliminated.
Royal Rumble (2016)
Winner: Triple H Eliminations: 4 The 2016 Royal Rumble had extremely high stakes. The winner of the event would end up taking home the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Triple H stunned the crowd by entering at #30 and winning the match.
Royal Rumble (2017)
Winner: Randy Orton Eliminations: 1 Orton entered the main event as #23 and stands with Vince McMahon as having the fewest eliminations while winning: 1. This was the second time Orton won the Rumble, with his first win coming in 2009.
By Alessandro Fillari on Jan 22, 2018 07:30 pm
Don't Be Like Yamcha
When watching an average game of Dragon Ball FighterZ you might feel a bit overwhelmed trying to keep up with all the action. Though it features some of the most intense and over the top battles you'll find in a fighting game, the systems are surprisingly easy for newcomers to pick up. However, using the tools at your disposal effectively is another matter entirely. If you don't take the time to learn the fundamentals and understand the more nuanced mechanics, you'll quickly find yourself outmatched by some of the universe's most powerful fighters. Take it from Yamcha, you don't want to find yourself laying face-first in the ground, that embarrassment tends to follow you around. GameSpot is here to offer up some beginner's tips on how to stay one step ahead of your foes, while also making sure you can be at the top of your game. It'll take a bit more than just sticking with the training and arcade modes to stay on the level of your opponents, but employing these tips will get you on the right path to becoming the Dragon Ball universe's greatest fighter. For more of our thoughts on the game, which is set for its January 26 release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, be sure to check out our Dragon Ball FighterZ review. And if you're curious about what sort of easter-eggs and gags found their way into the game, check out our full write-ups and videos about all the things that await you in DBFZ.
The Fundamentals of FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ features mechanics that are commonplace in most other fighters, but there's still much to learn about this fast-paced game. In similar style to Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, DBFZ is a 3 vs 3 fighting game where you can tag in teammates and call in assist attacks. The team that defeats all three of the opposing team's members wins. FighterZ keeps its action at an incredibly fast and fluid pace, resulting in some dramatic and exciting moments for its fighters. Here's a quick rundown of all the key mechanics as controlled by PS4 and Xbox One controllers, as well as arcade sticks, respectively. These are skills you'll need to know and understand in order to get on the level of the game's toughest opponents. Basic: - Light attack (Square / X / 1): Quick attacks that deal small damage. - Medium attack (Triangle / Y / 2): Harder hits that deal moderate damage. - Heavy attack (Circle / B / 3): Slow attacks that deal heavy damage and can launch opponents into the air. - Special attack (Cross / A / 4): Character-unique ranged or close-ranged attacks that deal swift damage. - Assist 1 (L1 / LB / 5): Call in second teammate. Tap for assist move, hold to tag in. - Assist 2 (L2 / LT / 6): Call in third teammate. Tap for assist move, hold to tag in. Advanced - Vanish (Triangle + Circle / Y + B / 2 + 3): Quick teleport maneuver that will bring your character behind the opponent for an unexpected attack from behind. Useful during mid-combo and for evading enemy super moves. - Power Up (Cross + Square / A + X / 1 + 4): When you need to build up Ki, power up to charge up your meters. - Super Rush (Cross + Circle or R2 / A + B or RT / 1 + 3): A homing rush down move that will propel your character over to the opponent. Can be activated in air on the ground. - Dragon Rush (Square + Triangle or R1 / X + Y or RB / 1 + 2): A short-ranged pummel attack that will send the opponent flying.
- Reflect (Back + Cross / Back + A / Back + 4): Deflective maneuver that pushes back an enemy attack. Can parry common strikes, Ki blasts, and some super moves--but is useless against Dragon Rush and grab attacks.
Get Into The Training Mood
For newcomers and veterans alike, each fighter in the roster possesses a number of moves and skills that are easy to understand and simple to use; including a set of auto-combo moves. By consecutively pressing the light, medium, or heavy buttons, your fighter will chain together fast and hard-hitting combination attacks--some of which end with a super move. While these are useful in certain instances, sticking with them too closely can turn them into a crutch--thereby making you into predictable fighter. Dragon Ball FighterZ offers many tools to allow you to dive deep into your favorite character's skill set to get an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses compared to other fighters. Mixing up your combo and super attacks will allow you to retain momentum and keep your enemy guessing. The Teleport technique, where you can instantly move behind enemies at the cost of one bar of your Ki meter, is very useful for setting up attacks and for otherwise avoiding enemy strikes. One quick and easy combo to work with is proceeding with an auto light series of attack, engage a teleport, continue with the attacks, and then call in a teammate's offensive assist to finish off the sequence.
Pull Out A Super Limit Break
Each character on the roster possesses unique moves and attacks that can deal quick damage in short bursts, or in long, dramatic attacks that deal catastrophic damage to the opponent(and even to the stage itself). For the most part, you can activate these supers and unique attacks by inputting the quarter-circle forward motion with your special attack button or both light and medium attack buttons. With that said, a number of moves in the average character's arsenal are situational, so it's best to take the time to learn what your fighter is capable of and how their supers can best be used.
Given the breakneck pace of the game, you may feel the need to bust out your big skills once you've got the Ki for it but it's best to to use them when appropriate. For instance, Android 16 possesses a grappler's moveset, requiring him to be in close-range. While he can be devastating up close, his moves won't be too effective when against a faster moving opponent with a ranged focus, so it's worth spending the time to get him in the ideal conditions before sacrificing resources for big moves. Be mindful of your character's moveset and feel out your moments to best use your moves.
Managing Your Ki
Ki is the lifeforce behind the fighters' most powerful skills. During battle, the Ki energy you build up can activate special moves and techniques that can change the flow of a fight. Once you've made gains, you can activate several super moves and techniques in a character's repertoire--most taking taking up to one bar of Ki, with others taking more. Building up Ki can be done in a number of different ways, which includes attacking your foes, dashing, blocking or receiving damage, and general movement in the air or on the ground. Of course, if you want to gain bars of energy in a pinch, you can enter the famous DBZ power up phase by holding down the light and energy attack buttons. But as you probably expect, manually powering up will leave you vulnerable to attacks, which can be deadly when up against a challenging foe. While building up Ki is simple--and using up meter for skills is even moreso--in the heat of battle it's easy to lose track of your fighter's energy, possibly leading to some missteps when trying to activate moves without the required Ki. So always be mindful of your Ki usage and keep an eye on the meter.
The World's Strongest Team
With a solid roster of fighters spanning the history of the series, many fans will likely rush to their favorite characters to fill out their team of 3. While you can certainly get far with your chosen team, it's important to remember that certain character's skills and styles may compliment others more effectively. In order to succeed on higher difficulties or against skilled players online, team composition before a match is just as important as pulling off the right moves in a fight. For instance, each character has a unique assist move when called upon, such as Adult Gohan's rising uppercut attack or Trunks' angled energy blast, which launches foes into the air. This can be especially useful for characters who have special attacks that can take advantage of airborne enemies. While certain characters have moves that work universally for all characters, such as Krillin's healing Senzu Bean assist, it's always best to think about how one character can compliment another in order to make a well-rounded and versatile team.
"We Gotta Power"
While you may have found a particular fighter that suits your style, it's best not to get too attached them. Given the fast-paced nature of the game, you may find yourself down a member before you know it when up against a skilled player. If you're getting the feeling that you've become outmatched or your character has sustained too much damage, swap them out for one of your reserve members instead of letting them get knocked out completely. Giving a character a break allows them to recover health from recent damage while on the sidelines.
It's also important to remember that your side-lined characters can still offer support via quick assist moves. By tapping either of the assist buttons, you can call in your respective members to throw in a quick attack or offer a support buff for your main fighter. This is especially useful when in mid-combo, or when you have an enemy pinned. But if you're feeling especially bold, you can call in an assist during a super attack, stacking damage from twin super attack. However, timing for the assists is always important. If you call them in at a time when you're vulnerable your opponent can land attacks on both your main fighter and assist character, causing damage to both of your fighters.
Rock The Dragon
In order to keep up with your opponent, sometimes you'll need to get up-close and personal. By pressing light and medium attack buttons together, your character will execute a short ranged dash attack known as the Dragon Rush. If you connect, your character will pull off a flurry of hits that will deal decent damage before launching them into the air.
While the Dragon Rush is a bit situational, requiring you to suss out a vulnerability in an opponent, it can be very useful when pulled off. Not only does it allow for an easy opening into airtime combat, but it also allows you to break through an opponent's guard. If you find yourself against a foe that's dug in deep, it's worth giving the Dragon Rush a shot to break them out of it. But be warned, if you and your opponent execute a Dragon Rush at the same time, both fighters will match their strikes--canceling out the move.
Sparking!
When things get tough, remember that you have a trump card at your disposal. By pressing light, medium, and heavy buttons together when the S icon under character's health is glowing you'll activate the Sparking Blast. In this special, powered up phase you'll receive an attack increase, recover health faster, get increased speed, and the ability to cancel out of most of your special moves by jumping or dodging--which can create fake-out opportunities against your enemies. Interestingly enough, the Sparking Blast can be activated at the beginning of a fight. However, this would be a waste as it can only be activated once per fight. As your team loses members, the Sparking Blast becomes more potent. It's at its most effective when you're down to your team's last member, allowing the lone fighter the chance to turn the tide of battle.
Find The Dragon Balls, Look Out For Them All
As it goes with Dragon Ball, collecting the fabled treasure will grant a single wish to its user. This is absolutely the case in FighterZ, where both players compete to collect Dragon Balls by performing combos long enough to unlock a particular ball. Placed in a shared pool at the bottom of the screen, this creates a sort of meta-competition in the fight. The player with maximum Ki who collects the seventh and final dragon ball will summon Shenron upon finishing the last combo sequence. When you summon the legendary dragon, you'll have five seconds to choose from four different wishes for your character. These options include reviving a downed character, granting maximum ki energy, restoring full health to your current character, or giving your character auto health-regeneration. While these choices may seem a bit simple, they can mean the difference between victory and death during an intense battle against a challenging opponent. Much of the focus will still be on the core combat--and seeing an actual summoning seldom happens in the common game--but the dragon balls are a game-changer, and can result in an amazing comeback for players skilled enough to collect them all the Dragon Balls.
By Array on Jan 22, 2018 06:17 pm
It's been a long wait, but the new Faction Rally event is now live in Destiny 2. This is particularly significant because it marks the first Faction Rally since Curse of Osiris's release in December, which kicked off Season 2 of the game. Because a new season is underway, there are a variety of new items, along with the existing gear, for players to now get their hands on. Following the release of a new update, this Faction Rally is open to all players. However, certain new gear additions--including armor ornaments and some shaders, ghosts, sparrows, and ships--do require Curse of Osiris. If you don't have the DLC expansion, you can still participate, but you won't be able to use the new gear, all of which you can see in the gallery above. The event runs from now until the weekly reset on January 23. Faction Rallies see players pledge their allegiance to one of three Factions: Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, or Future War Cult. By participating in the game's usual activities, you'll earn Faction Tokens, which can then be turned in for a rewards package (much like with the vendors you find in each of the game's locations). Those packages include exclusive, faction-specific armor, weapons, and shaders, but the armor ornaments are obtained differently. The ornament piece for each armor slot is obtained by fulfilling a specific objective, such as claiming five Faction rewards, securing a certain number of melee or grenade kills, participating in Lost Sectors or Public Events, and completing the Nightfall. Rewards packages also serve another purpose: the Faction that collects the most during the week is deemed the winner. Aside from bragging rights, winning the event offers one other perk: The winning Faction will sell its unique Powerful weapon during Victory Week, which takes place during the week after the Faction Rally ends. Members of the Faction will be able to purchase the gun for 1,000 Glimmer, while those who pledged to others will have to pony up 50,000 to get their hands on it. Unlike previous Faction Rallies, all three groups are offering the same class of weapon, an auto rifle, though each Faction has its own distinct one that will potentially be sold. One other thing to be aware of is that not all of Season 2's new Faction weapons are available. In fact, none of them can be obtained through Faction Engrams currently, as they'll instead be rolled out through Victory Week and subsequent Faction Rallies.
By Array on Jan 22, 2018 05:34 pm
With the inaugural season of Overwatch League getting underway, Blizzard has released a new update for Overwatch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Among a variety of other things, it adds a huge number of skins to the game--312, to be precise. Each of the game's 26 characters receives 12 new skins, each themed around one of the dozen teams participating in Overwatch League's first season. Unlike typical skins, you won't be grinding loot boxes in order to get your hands on these. Instead, they're sold with a newly introduced currency, League Tokens. Skins are sold individually for 100 Tokens. You'll receive 100 for free just by logging in before February 13, but past that point, you'll need to pay up. Doing so isn't cheap: 100 Tokens cost $5, although higher-priced bundles (ranging up to $100 for 2,600) will bring down the dollar-to-Token ratio. Still, amassing a complete set will run you in the neighborhood of $1,200. In the event that seems unreasonable to you, we've amassed a collection of screenshots showcasing all of the new skins. You can see all of these in the gallery above. Overwatch League Season 1's first matches began on January 10. The competition will go on for six months, with champions being named later this year. For much more on what to expect, check out our rundown on how to watch Overwatch League, a roundup of all the Overwatch League teams and rosters, and a recap of everything you need to know.
By Alessandro Fillari on Jan 22, 2018 05:18 pm
Which team are you rooting for?
With the upcoming season of Overwatch League kicking off on January 10, there's much anticipation brewing from esports enthusiasts and casual fans of Blizzard's popular hero shooter. Coming off of the successful pre-season, which ended this past December, the 12 teams from across the globe will vie to stake their claim for the top spot of Overwatch League, culminating in the eventual playoffs later this year. In this gallery, we'll run down the current teams and rosters set for this season of Overwatch League. From across the globe, many players will represent several teams from Pacific and Atlantic divisions, where they'll compete in several games with rival squads, and work their way up the ladder. For more info on the competition, check out our guide on everything you need to know about Overwatch League and how to watch Overwatch League. There are also new team skins to get your hands on.
Boston Uprising (Atlantic Division)
Owned by Robert and Jonathan Kraft of the New England Patriots, the Boston Uprising's name is inspired by the history of the city they represent, and the role it played during the American Revolution. Channeling a spirit of determination and resilience, the team functions on a balanced and dynamic skill-set that has strong defensive and support play.
The Players:
DreamKazper (Jonathan Sanchez) | Assault GamsuYoung (Jin Noh) | Defense Snow (Mikias Yohannes) | Healer NotE (Lucas Meissner) | Defense Neko (SeHyun Park) | Healer Avast (Connor Prince) | Healer STRIKER (Namju Gwon) | Assault Kalios (WooYul Shin) | Defense Mistakes (Stanislav Danilov) | Assault Kellex (Kristian Keller) | Healer
Dallas Fuel (Pacific Division)
Inspired by the state of Texas and its commitment as the energy sector of the country, and as strong as its competitive gaming community, the Dallas Fuel aims to bring that same drive to the Overwatch League. Owned by Team EnVyUs--the same group behind successful esports teams from League of Legends, StarCraft, and Counter-Strike--the operators of the Dallas Fuel are looking to make their mark within Overwatch League, just as they've done in other games. The Players: Chipshajen (Sebastian Widlund) | Healer HarryHook (Jonathan Tejedor Rua) | Healer Mickie (Pongphop Rattanasangchod) | Flexible xQc (Félix Lengyel) | Defense Seagull (Brandon Larned) | Flexible Taimou (Timo Kettunen) | Assault Custa (Scott Kennedy) | Healer cocco (Christian Jonsson) | Defense EFFECT (Hyeon Hwang) | Assault
Florida Mayhem (Atlantic Division)
Referencing their "explosive" playstyle, along with the Sunshine State's colorful and energetic vibe, the Florida Mayhem is a team made up of players who have found common ground disrupting the competition's plans. Owned by Misfit Gaming, the organization has already made an impact within Overwatch's competitive community, and they aim to go bigger within the Overwatch League. The Players: Manneten (Tim Bylund) | Flexible Logix (Andreas Berghmans) | Assault Zebbosai (Sebastian Olsson) | Healer CWoosH (Johan Klingestedt) | Flexible TviQ (Kevin Lindström) | Assault Zuppeh (Aleksi Kuntsi) | Healer
Houston Outlaws (Pacific Division)
As the second Texas-based team, the Houston Outlaws focus on taking the fight to their enemies, and doing it in their own ruthless style. With backing from OpTic Gaming, the same group that's made a name for itself in League of Legends and Counter-Strike competitions, this team brings a number skilled players that focus on quick and decisive acts to gain the upper hand against their opponents. The Players: Muma (Austin Wilmot) | Defense Bani (Christopher Benell) | Healer Clockwork (Matthew Dias) | Assault Mendokusaii (Lucas HÃ¥kansson) | Assault Boink (Daniel Pence) | Healer LiNkzr (Jiri Masalin) | Assault SPREE (Alexandre Vanhomwegen) | Assault Rawkus (Shane Flaherty) | Healer Jake (Jake Lyon) | Assault Coolmatt (Matt Iorio) | Defense
London Spitfire (Atlantic Division)
Named after the legendary British fighter planes flown during World War II's most intense battles, the London Spitfire channels that same intensity and resilience to overcome mounting pressure from their foes. Owned by Cloud9, this team is looking to make their mark within their division, while trailblazing their way to the top of the global league. The Players: Gesture (Jae-Hui Hong) | Defense birdring (Ji-Kyeok Kim) | Assault Fissure (Chan-Hyung Baek) | Defense Bdosin (Seung-Tae Choi) | Healer NUS (Jong-Seok Kim) | Healer Hooreg (Dong-Eun Lee) | Assault Rascal (Dong-Jun Kim) | Assault Fury (Jun-Ho Kim) | Fleixable HaGoPeun (Hyeon-Woo Jo) | Healer WooHyaL (Seung-Hyun Seong) | Flexible Profit (Jun-Young Park) | Assault Closer (Won-Sik Jung) | Healer
Los Angeles Gladiators (Pacific Division)
As one of two teams representing Los Angeles, the Gladiators are the polar opposite to its rival the Valiant. Owned by Stan and Josh Kroenke of the LA Rams, the Los Angeles Gladiators bring ferocity and a strong-sense of competition to their games, which they plan to bring all the way to the top of the global ladder within the Overwatch League. The Players: Asher (Jun-Sung Choi) | Assault Surefour (Lane Roberts) | Assault iRemiix (Luis Galarza Figueroa) | Defense Bischu (Aaron Kim) | Flexible Shaz (Jonas Samuel Suovaara) | Healer Hydration (Joao Pedro Veloso de Goes Telles) | Assault BigGoose (Benjamin Ville Aapeli Isohanni) | Healer
Los Angeles Valiant (Pacific Division)
Representing Los Angeles along with the Gladiators, the Valiant go about achieving their goals a bit differently compared to their city rival. Owned by the eSports team Immortals, the Valiant represents the ideals of Los Angeles being the city where imagination and hard work can make your dreams into reality. With much on the line this season, the Valiant are looking to realize their goals and overcome the competition. The Players: Silkthread (Ted Wang) | Assault Grimreality (Christopher Schaefer) | Assault Kariv (Young-Seo Park) | Healer Fate (Pan-Seung Koo) | Defense Verbo (Stefano Disalvo) | Healer Envy (Kang-Jae Lee) | Flexible Space (Indy Halpern) | Flexible Numlocked (Sebastian Barton) | Defense Unkoe (Benjamin Chevasson) | Healer Agilities (Brady Girardi) | Assault Soon (Terence Tarlier) | Assault
New York Excelsior (Atlantic Division)
Channeling the spirit of optimism, hope, and perseverance, the New York Excelsior brings the Big Apple's charm and attitude to their team's overall dynamic. Under ownership of Sterling VC, the team focuses on keeping their momentum going, even under mounting pressure. Excelsior is latin for "ever upward," and with the group seeking to reach the top spot of the global league, the team repping New York looks to keep their spirits high as they gun it for the lead. The Players: Saebyeolbe (Jong-Ryeol Park) | Assault Meko (Tae-Hong Kim) | Defense Pine (Do-Hyeon Kim) | Flexible Janus (Jun-Hwa Song) | Defense Jjonak (Seong-Hyun Bang) | Healer Mano (Dong-Gyu Kim) | Defense Libero (Hae-Seong Kim) | Assault Ark (Yeon-Jun Hong) | Healer
Philadelphia Fusion (Atlantic Division)
Owned by Comcast Spectacor, the Philadelphia Fusion have a lot to prove this upcoming season. Due to several issues, the team had to miss out on the pre-season. Without the chance to get a feel for the competition, the players will have to play catch-up with the rest of the league. Despite this, the Fusion features a number of promising players, who plan to bring the spirit of Philadelphia--with the city's innovative and diverse charm--into their team dynamic. The Players: Joemeister (Joseph Gramano) | Healer Boombox (Isaac Charles) | Healer Carpe (Jae-Hyeok Lee) | Assault Snillo (Simon Ekström) | Assault fragi (Joona Laine) | Defense Eqo (Josue Corona) | Assault ShaDowBurn (Georgii Gushcha) | Assault Neptuno (Alberto González Molinillo) | Healer DayFly (Jeong-Hwan Park) | Healer Hotba (Hong-Jun Choi) | Flexible Poko (Gael Gouzerch) | Flexible SADO (Su-Min Kim) | Defense
San Francisco Shock (Pacific Division)
Owned by NRG esports, the San Francisco Shock is the third team repping California along with the Los Angeles Gladiators and Valiant. Representing a balance between the old and new ways--balancing brute force with long-range action--the San Francisco Shock keeps the action up-close and personal, while making sure the frontline stays in top form. The Players: super (Matthew DeLisi) | Flexible BABYBAY (Andrej Francisty) | Assault sinatraa (Jay Won) | Assault sleepy (Nikola Andrews) | Healer Danteh (Dante Cruz) | Assault dhaK (Daniel Martinez Paz) | Healer Nomy (David Lizarraga Ramirez Osmar) | Defense iddqd (André Dahlström) | Assault Nevix (Andreas Karlsson) | Flexible
Seoul Dynasty (Pacific Division)
South Korea is no stranger to the esports phenomenon. With games like StarCraft and League of Legends already a pastime in the country, even landing several players sponsorships and spots on billboards, the country's passion for esports has had a major influence on the evolution of the medium as we know it. With Overwatch League, the team known as Seoul Dynasty--owned by KSV esports--is looking to dominate the competition and show that South Korea's passion for esports is still going strong. The Players: Bunny (Jun-Hyeok Chae) | Assault Miro (Jin-Hyuk Gong) | Defense XepheR (Jae-Mo Koo) | Flexible gido (Gi-Do Moon) | Flexible Wekeed (Seok-Woo Choi) | Assault Munchkin (Sang-Beom Byun) | Assault ZUNBA (Joon-Hyeok Kim) | Flexible KuKi (Dae-Kuk Kim) | Defense tobi (Jin-Mo Yang) | Healer ryujehong (Je-Hong Ryu) | Healer FLETA (Byung-Sun Kim) | Assault
Shanghai Dragons (Pacific Division)
With China becoming a bigger player in the competitive gaming scene, the Shanghai Dragons are looking to make their mark in the new Overwatch League. As one of the country's most popular games, Overwatch represents a major foothold for the Chinese competitive gaming scene. Under ownership of Chinese internet company NetEase, the Shanghai Dragons have a strong balance of support, defense, and offense skills, the team aims to make the top spot theirs. The Players: Freefeel (Peixuan Xu) | Healer Xushu (Junjie Liu) | Defense Fiveking (Zhaoyu Chen) | Healer Altering (Yage Cheng) | Healer Undead (Chao Fang) | Assault MG (Dongjian Wu) | Defense Roshan (Wenhao Jing) | Defense Diya (Weida Lu) | Assault
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