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- #60: Mind Crunch Time! (OWL Week 1)Overwatch League is back! Season 3 is finally here! We're so excited to finally be back to weekly coverage, and can't wait to get into this week's games! We begin with a quick recap of this week's announcements, including the Dallas Fuel's promotion of flex support Crimzo and the debut of the OWL Stats Lab! We discuss the potential of the widespread availability of such critical information and talk about the possibilities for content creators and league personalities.We go on to recap this week's homestands, at with the Excelsior in New York and the Fuel in Dallas. We recap the festivities and fun from each event, and talk about how opening weekend sets the standard for homestands going forward. We also discuss the new talent additions, as well as the production errors that hampered day 1. Next, we recap each game, report final scores, and point out standout performances. We wrap up by discussing the developing meta, which heroes work best where, and what viewers can expect in the coming weeks.We conclude by awarding our first Player of the Week, and with a small preview of Week 2's coming action. Overwatch League is finally back, and we can't wait for you to join us for the ride in 2020!
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2cj
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
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Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 20 min - #59: Last Minute ChangesWe're only a couple of days out from the start of Season 3 and there's still even more news to discuss! On Episode 46, we cover this week's news stories, including some new additions to the Atlanta Reign, news concerning February's Chinesese Homestands, and more!We go on to discuss the huge announcement of Hero Pools in Competitive and Professional Play. We discuss the huge impact this change will have on coaching strategy and team composition in 2020, and theorize some teams that may be affected. We also discuss what heroes we may see banned frequently and debate how seriously competition will be affected.We wrap up with a quick summary of the retail patch, and compare it to last week's ptr. We discuss the effect these changes will have for Week 1 of OWL, and theorize potential directions for further patching.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2cg
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord56 min - Overwatch League 2020 Season Preview: Atlantic NorthWe round out our season preview series with a look at the Atlantic North. This division is quite top heavy, but still has a ton of interesting players and scenarios to talk about. In this episode, we break down the rosters of each team, ask the big questions for 2020, and give our predictions about their final placements. This division brings a wave of new players and revamped teams, and we can't wait to discuss them all.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2ce
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 3 min - Overwatch League 2020 Season Preview: Atlantic SouthWe continue our Season preview series as we breakdown the teams of the Atlantic South Division. We're looking at each team's Season 2 performance, breaking down their current roster, asking our big questions for Season 3, and making our final predictions for each team's final placings. There's a lot to discuss in this contentious division, so let's get started!
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2cc
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
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Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 13 min - Overwatch League 2020 Season Preview: Pacific EastWe continue our Season preview series as we breakdown the teams of the Pacific East Division. With so much firepower across all 5 squads, we try to break down our picks for breakout teams and division winners. We look at each team's Season 2 performance, break down their current roster, ask our big questions for Season 3, and make our final predictions for each team's final placings. This division looks particularly close for Season 3, so join us as we take a deeper look at each team.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2ca
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr - Overwatch League 2020 Season Preview: Pacific WestThis is the first episode of our Season Preview Series, where in each episode we'll be breaking down and discussing the 5 teams of each division. We'll start with a brief recap of each team's Season 2 performance, followed by a breakdown of their Season 3 roster. We talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each team, and which individual players will be key to their success in 2020. Next, we ask the important questions about each team, which revolve around their primary story line for Season 3. Lastly, we give our final predictions for each team's final Season 3 ranking, and defend our positions on each squad.There's a whole lot of teams, players, and story lines to cover, so join us as we jump into the Pacific West Division and its 5 teams: The San Francisco Shock, The Vancouver Titans, The Los Angeles Gladiators, The Dallas Fuel, and the Los Angeles Valiant.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2c9
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 5 min - #58: A Bunch of Stupid PeopleWe got a lot of news this week about Overwatch League's talent roster, streaming deals and more, as the 2020 Season comes one week closer. We begin this week's show by discussing the recent announcements regarding this year's broadcast talent, including the confirmation of Soe, MrX, and Uber's services, and the promotion of Jaws to the OWL Casting roster. We discuss the impact of these announcements on the 2020 Season, and speculate about the different casting energy that a Jaws + Hexagrams duo can bring to the table. We also drop a double dose of F's in the Chat this week after Custa and the Houston Outlaws each get stuck in sticky situations. We also unveil a new segment called Worst Take of the Week, we discuss the most outlandish and nonsensical opinion most recently thrown into the Overwatch Scene.Next, we discuss incredible announcement of Activision Blizzard's partnership with YouTube for all of its esports streaming. We talk about the landmark deal's effect on Overwatch League, as well as YouTube's long term future in esports. We discuss the pros and cons of the deal, and talk about how this may even be a change for the better.Lastly, we discuss the most recent additions to the 1.44 patch players will soon compete on. We discuss the changes to each hero and how they affect their overall viability in OWL level competition. We also discuss the possible continued prevalence of certain heroes and what future changes must be made to improve the current state of the game.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2c4
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 16 min - #57: Aggressively AverageWe begin this week's show by talking about the recent surge in activity from several of OWL's Chinese teams, as the Chengdu Hunters and Hangzhou Spark announced newly signed support duos and coaching staff. We discuss the interest surrounding some of these particular announcements, and what we expect to see from them in 2020. We also discuss the recent announcements from the LA Valiant, as they finally announce the signing of KSP. Lastly, we discuss the Shanghai Dragons' recent promotion of Fearless from Team CC, and the subsequent release and retirement of Envy.We move on to further broadcast talent news, as Montecristo finds an organizational home and Semmler and Malik depart from the league. We talk about the 2 personalities time in OWL, what they brought to the producation, and discuss what their careers may hold next. We also discuss new information from a recent interview with Commissioner Pete Vlastelica regarding talent departures, the OWL news narrative, and expectations for Season 3. We go on to talk about the recently announced GOAT Brigette skin and honor the career of Coolmatt, who retired to a staff position for the Outlaws this week.Lastly, we discuss the recent color scheme changes for the Valiant, Mayhem, and Shock, and discuss an exciting new jersey collaboration between OWL and noted streetwear designer Jeff Staple. We also discuss the reveal of "Homestand Sprays" and how similar drops could bolster OWL promotion.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2by
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 22 min - #56: Around the WorldOn this week's show, we begin by talking about the likely final round of player announcements, as several teams finally reveal the finishing touches on their 2020 rosters. We discuss Taimou's move from Dallas Fuel to Team Envy, and his future career path with the team. We also talk about the Los Angeles Valiant's final 2 signings (GiG and Valiant) as well as Mangachu of the Toronto Defiant moving to a 2 way role on Montreal Rebellion. Next, we cover Paris Eternal's announcement of new support FDGod, as well as Flow3r's (NYXL) move to Runaway in Contenders KR. We also discuss Miro's unretirement, and the Seoul Dynasty finally bringing Bdosin into the fold. Lastly, we discuss the League's new partnership with Teamspeak, and talk about its use in the 2020 season.Next, we follow up on DOA's departure from full-time OWL casting, and discuss the addition of ZP and Jake as a casting duo. We debate the need for more casting talent in 2020 and talk about some potential formats the League may employ going forward. We also celebrate the drop of Sinatraa and Space's streetwear line and drop some F's in the Chat for the Houston Outlaws' struggles with the org's new neighbors.Lastly, we discuss the announcement of OWL's primary patch, debating the recently released patch notes. We talk about the patch's attempt to move meta away from Orisa/Sigma, as well as prevailing player and content creator reactions. We also discuss the potential schedule blocking of Season 3, which helps us theorize potential patch drop dates. We conclude with a broader discussion on the massive amount of travel teams will be undergoing in 2020, and discuss some essential's needed to ensure player health and prevent burnout.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2br
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 19 min - #55: Cautiously OptimisticWe begin with a brief overview of the Mayhem Winter Classic Tier 2 tournament that saw some of the most exciting T2 teams in NA and EU compete for a 7.5k prize pot! We talk about the Florida Mayhem's desire to give back to the T2 community and discuss the tournament's standout players and results. We also discuss the recent signing of Main Support Jecse to the Houston Outlaws, and what his play and previous chemistry can bring to the team.We also discuss the huge announcements from this week regarding some of the league's premier broadcasting talent. We discuss Bren and Sideshow's transition from the desk to a casting team, and what the desk might look like for Season 3. We also talk about the departure of MonteCristo and Puckett from the broadcast team to pursue outside opportunities. We discuss their individual reasons for leaving and career philosophies as they begin 2020 working outside OWL. We also discuss their impact on Overwatch and on the league, and what Blizzard will do to fill the talent gaps left in their absence.Lastly, the hosts discuss several areas where OWL is failing to capitalize on player talent or fully utilize their resources. We discuss possible moves for OWL to increase in its game presence and toss around some ideas for the league to expand in 2020.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2bk
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 9 min
About Push The Point: Overwatch League Storylines and News
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Push the Point is an Overwatch League podcast focused on discussing the events surrounding the league, its players, storylines, and marquee matchups. We aim to provide an engaging and conversational…
dialogue about the league and its topics, with the desire to encourage a positive outlook of the league and the game itself within the Overwatch and Overwatch League community.