In the Lab today we talk about some changes on the PTR and Andres going to the grand finals viewing the Overwatch Open in Atlanta! We discuss strats he saw there and we try to bring some of them to the average players!

NEWS & PATCH NOTES
*15 Million copies sold:https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/55es0r/overwatch_has_sold_15_million_copies_on_pc/ 
*Paying to Change your Battle Tag:http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/blog/20285860 
*Pricing for Battle Tag Name Change:https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/battle-tag-name-change 
*PTR LINK: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20294485 
*Widow Scope faster. Now 0.3s to scope. Was 0.5s
*Junkrat Tire Activation Speed Increased
*Ana Ultimate Charge increased 20% & her Biotic Grenade Radius now 4m (was 3m)

Special Thanks to our  Patrons and new Patrons this week: Jeremy B, Nathan C, Thai N, Eric W, Trevor G, and Terry F!! Thanks to Tim S for the epic email as well as Ballistik006 and Fend hens for their iTunes reviews this week!
 

TOPIC: The Overwatch Open Finals - Hosted by E-League
*Game 1: King’s Row:https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92392445 
*Game 2: Nepal: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92392793 
*Game 3: Gibraltar: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92393282
*Game 4: Lijang: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92393746

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In the Lab today we talk about some changes on the PTR and Andres going to the grand finals viewing the Overwatch Open in Atlanta! We discuss strats he saw there and we try to bring some of them to the average players! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we’re going to chit chat about Duo Queue and some tips and tricks! We’re also making some important changes coming soon to Patreon and wanted to let you all know about it as well as some new stuff going on in our Discord lately!

*By Skyline “Aiming Exercises and Fundamentals” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie5446fSvcY) 

NEWS & PATCH NOTES: Frodan shares Twitch most viewed in Aug. 2016:https://twitter.com/Frodan/status/778516119959113729 
 

Special Thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Dave H, Switchfox, & Wrecktangle!! Also to our iTunes Reviewers this week: Ozymandias#1624, Keith T, Kilhoffb, Chriskruz, Sgt Scallywag, Hatespaywall, Patrick C, Parker0615

Duo Que Tips:
*Have different Hero Pools that compliment and syergize with each other.
*Be the two most flexible people on the team for switches and who to play.
*Be aware that you can call out your partner on misplays.
*Be constructive with critiques.
*Communicate lots, but only what is necessary
*Follow through with the team, even if you don"t like it.
*Don't be Batman and Robin
*Don't tolerate negative attitudes.
*Practice your fundamentals

Helpful Links of the Week:
*Skyline: True Hero Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yL2UPx2pGM&app=desktop 
*Overwatch Central: Lucio Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkFKYHe8hQ

 

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And Andres here:
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab 
*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we’re going to chit chat about Duo Queue and some tips and tricks! We’re also making some important changes coming soon to Patreon and wanted to let you all know about it as well as some new stuff going on in our Discord lately! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we’re going deep yet again, that’s right we featuring yet another hero to really dive deep. Our Lucio episode got such great feedback we’re doing it again, this time with the Russian Body Builder, Zarya!

What We’re Testing:
*Rob: 
Testing Competitive: Hitting a wall

*Andres:
Testing Competitive - Lucio and Zenyatta.

Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons!
*Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Mike M, Michael M, and Racsuache!!

TOPIC:
*Going Deep - Zarya

Gameplay:
*Role - Support Tank
*Frontline pusher// high DPS & protective capabilities.
*Able to shield allied targets that are being focused.
*One of the strongest CC abilities in the game.
*Able to quickly regenerate while out of combat.
*Good short and long-range attacks (channeled and projectiled based)

*Why pick Zarya?
*Versatility, Off-Tank + DPS, Carry Capability, Attack Specialist, KOTH Carry, Reactive for Defense, Ultimate ability for Initiation

Abilities:
*Particle Cannon: 1) Particle Beam (Primary Fire/ LMB) 2) Explosive Charge (Secondary Fire/ RMB)
*Particle Barrier (Shift)
*Graviton Surge(Q)
*Counters: Mei, Reaper, Zenyatta, & Roadhog. 

Thanks to our iTunes reviewers It's Hallowed and Kayoss2862!

Helpful Links of the Week:

*Overwatch Central: Roles & Responsibilities:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5WXJVScZFk

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And Andres here:
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab 
*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we’re going deep yet again, that’s right we featuring yet another hero to really dive deep. Our Lucio episode got such great feedback we’re doing it again, this time with the Russian Body Builder, Zarya! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

News:
*Sombra projections
*No new patch this week for Live servers: NOT ready yet
*DDOS this week on Overwatch AND Legion launch for WoW.

PTR Patch Notes: 
*Adjustments to the formulas that are used to calculate Skill Rating, ensure fair matches, and accurately place players in the appropriate tier

Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons!
*Eric S & Brian K. thanks again for your generous pledges for the Scientist Level of support, when your payment clears we’ll get started on your perks!
*Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Matt M. & Boombat!!

*Improving your Hit-Scan aim:
>Create a Custom Game--Set to Skirmish--Select the map--Add 6 Ana bots--Set to head-shots only (Alternatively, set damage multiplier to 150%)

*15-30 minutes of practice to build up muscle memory!
>For: Hanzo, McCree, Widow, Soldier, Tracer, 
>Also for: Mei (alternate fire), Zenyatta, Genji

*Recording and watching your games: Use tools like OBS or shadowplay (if Nvidia graphics card), even the new blizzard streaming can work.
*Record one of your sessions & Review yourself - Watch out for: over-committing, tunnel vision, missed audio queues, ignoring teammates, out of sync ultimates and so on.
*Submit for review! Competitive Overwatch and Overwatch University reddits.
*Watch some tournaments: Overwatch Open, ESL Atlantic Showdown, Alienware Monthly Melee 

*EMAILS: Thanks to Jonas S. and Shelby L. for the great email topics for the show this week!
*ITUNES: Also thanks to other iTunes reviews from: TheRealBoombat (AUS), Travis Houston Texas, & Joey Camaro!

Content Creators’ Shoutouts: Overwatch Central: Eichenwald Map Hidden Spots:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJPdZjSaCmQ

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Rob here:
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And Andres here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we want to dive into making self-improvements in your gameplay! We talk some of the new stuff we’re practicing, good things to improve for practice, warm-ups, and strategizing! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we want to break down the new update to PTR, discuss the changes coming for Season 2, and challenge how supports are rewarded in Ranked Play!

News:
*New Map set in Germany: Eichenwalde (Hybrid Map)
*Two new Reinhardt Legendary skins (inspired by Eichenwalde):
***Source:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748476172#post-12 
***Sample for Pristine Version: https://pvplive.net/c/new-legendary-skin-revealed-for-reinhardt 
*Console Patch for bug fixes:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748475719 
*PTR Patch Notes: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20243886#patchnotes
*(Thanks Force Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGytrJSSi6k)

Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons!
*Eric S, and Blackbyrd thanks again for your generous pledges for the Scientist Level of support, when your payment clears we’ll get started on your perks!
*Thanks to Brian K for sending Andres a BRAND SPANKING NEW MIC!
*Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Ken M, LordDay, & Chris B!

TOPIC: Season 2 Competitive: (Season 2 Notes:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748535771?page=1)

 

 

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And Andres here:
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamez 
*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we want to break down the new update to PTR, discuss the changes coming for Season 2, and challenge how supports are rewarded in Ranked Play! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com