Things are looking dire for the Overwatch League (OWL), the competitive esports scene built around Activision Blizzard’s popular hero shooter, as the company laid off some 50 employees on July 18.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kris Holt is a writer who covers video games and word games. During the Overwatch League Grand Finals over the weekend, there was ...

The Overwatch League (OWL) appears to be no more after six seasons. A Blizzard spokesperson told Engadget that "We are transitioning from the Overwatch League and evolving competitive Overwatch in a ...

Overwatch 2's 40th hero, Venture, will be playable for a limited-time trial running from March 28 through March 31. Venture, Overwatch 2's first nonbinary character, is a damage hero. Although we got ...

Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch League, the professional esports organization that’s been all about Overwatch, returns for a new season — the league’s fifth — on Thursday, May 5. The new season of ...

Esports teams in the Overwatch League have retained British law firm Sheridans to negotiate on their behalf with the game's developer, publisher and league owner Activision Blizzard, according to ...

The Dallas Fuel battled the Houston Outlaws in their Overwatch League match at Esports Stadium Arlington Friday, July 9, 2021. Dallas Fuel defeated Houston in The Battle for Texas, 3-0. It was the ...

Overwatch 2 reveals a game-changing new season to wrap up 2025, featuring stunning skins, holiday events, competitive ...

Spilo, a sturdy dude with wild hair and a hoodie, looks gently concerned as he speaks via webcam. “You’re being gatekept from the things you really enjoy because of your fear of letting yourself or ...