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- #54: A Brand New Year!It's our last recording of the year, and (most likely) our first show of 2020! We end/begin the year by discussing some surprise player moves from the San Francisco Shock, the Chengdu Hunters, and the London Spitfire. As the season draws ever closer, we continue to theorize about these players' value on their respective teams, and what moves we may see next in the coming weeks.We also discuss some more frustrating happenings in the Contenders and Tier 2 arenas, as controversial figures continue to reappear in competitive play. We also discuss some building drama between two Contenders Organizations and drop some F's in the Chat for the scene's continued pettiness. We conclude by recapping some of our favorite moments of the show in 2019 and set a few goals for Push the Point in 2020.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2bf
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 - #53: Holiday Wrap Up! w/ Cary of SI Not FoundThis week, we're joined by Cary of SI Not Found, a popular gaming and Overwatch Youtube channel and Twitch stream. We start off by discussing his journey in content creation, his editing inspirations, and his channel growth over the past couple of years. We go on to discuss his beginnings with Overwatch, and his perspective on Overwatch League in 2020.Next, we discuss this week's news stories, including some player announcements and the an interesting development in the collegiate scene. We also talk about the recent release of the first map pool of Season 3, and discuss how the pools might affect meta compositions in 2020. We also discuss more social media blunders from the OWL and LA Valiant's social media teams, and discuss how the Valiant's color scheme change may play out over the next couple of months.We wrap up the episode with a reading of a special review from Sugardad, father of SugarFREE!
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2b9
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 12 min - #52: Wrong All NightThis week brings more changes as teams finish their announcements and formats begin to finalize for 2020. We begin by discussing the recent Breakable Barriers open tournament, a new open tournament that saw streamers, Contenders Teams, and casuals compete across 2 days. We go on to discuss this week's announcements, including one player signing from the Los Angeles Gladiators and staff signings from Paris and Dallas.Next, we discuss the recent announcement of the 2020 Contenders' format, which sees play move towards a more complicated, weekly tournament style schedule. We discuss the changes in the relationship between Open Division, Trials, and Contenders, and the importance of consistency higher stakes. We also discuss Eternal Academy's announcement of their return to Contenders EU, and talk about some teams that we would like to see return to Tier 2.Lastly, we discuss the recent retirment of Custa, former support player for the Los Angeles Valiant. We talk about his play history, and his coming transition to the OWL Desk. We also talk about Jake's transition to full time OWL caster, and theorize some potential casting partners. We also finally share some exciting news about one of our listeners reaching out to help a rising Contenders player get the gear she needs.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2az
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 12 min - #51: Contenders Chaos MEGA-SODE w/ Blevins!This week, we're joined by Blevins of the High Noon Podcast, Little Legends, Runeterrable Radio, and more to discuss all of this week's player storylines and major news. We begin by recapping this week's signing announcements, including pickups from the Paris Eternal, NYXL, and LA Gladiators. We discuss each signee's journey to or through the Overwatch League, and speculate what we can expect to see from them in 2020.We also delve deep into the recent changes announced by Fusion University and Gladiators Legion, as the status of North American Contenders continues to be uncertain. We compare the current state of Tier 2 to the environment faced by many minor league sports teams, and theorize what OWL teams actually stand to gain by fielding an Academy team. We discuss what needs to change to make the Path to Pro sustainable, and drop some F's in the Chat for some poorly timed Christmas Gifts from Blizzard to several Overwatch streamers.Lastly, we discuss some recent news regarding a "leak" of the Patch 1.43 drop date, followed by the actual date announcement straight from Jeff Kaplan. We also discuss the recent retirement announcements of Pine (NYXL) and Jake (Houston Outlaws), and discuss their possible reasons for retirement, along with their future careers.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2au
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/discord2 hr 26 min - #50: Fireside Fish and ChipsWith Thanksgiving over and Christmas on the horizon, its time for a fireside chat with Ramses and LoBosco to discuss this week's news and storylines. We begin by talking about the recent news regarding the signing of noted streamer ChipSa to the Philadelphia Fusion. We discuss the varying perspectives on the move, and how the controversial decision may actually make sense for Philadelphia in season 3. We also discuss the Vancouver Titans finally announcing the signings of Fissure and Ryujehong, as well as their release of Bumper. Is individual skill worth the loss in team synergy? We go on to talk about the rest of this week's signings and what they may mean for the rest of the league.We also discuss NLaaeR's public frustration with the Overwatch League's free agency system, announced in his retirement announcement. We discuss what the lack of players' union and honest team negotiations does for a player's free agency chances and what needs to change to fix the situation. We also talk about the "Leftover" players still looking for a chance in the Overwatch League and highlight some former OWL talent that deserves a 2nd chance.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2am
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 32 min - #49: Thankful Bois!With Thanksgiving at our doorstep, the time is right to feast on some more Overwatch League offseason news and stories. We talk about the big moves from this week, including the Florida Mayhem's signing of key Runaway components, New York Excelsior's new direction, and the London Spitfire's "nontraditional" rebuild. We also drop some F's in the chat for Andbox's latest gaffe, and talk about what we're thankful for in OWL this Thanksgiving Season.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2ag
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 - #48: Apex, the West, and The RestWe begin by recapping all of this week's major roster moves, including player signings, trades, and releases. As teams begin to finalize their rosters, player moves are at a fever pitch. We also cover the continuing Houston Outlaws rebuild and the continuing Vancouver Titans drama.Next, the hosts talk about certain fans' continued call for all Western rosters amidst the mixed roster rebuilds of particular teams. The hosts talk about the concept's continued failure when compared to top tier all Korean rosters, and the implications on the concept on the league at large. We also talk about an elite all western roster, and the hurdles preventing such a team from forming. We also discuss the prevailing rumors about possible player pickups, and discuss the implications if these "leaks" turn out to be true.Lastly, we discuss the legacy of APEX era teams on Overwatch League in its current form. As many teams of the era separate for good, we discuss the impact of the era on today's players and fans, and discuss the status of the era's remaining, intact teams.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2af
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 44 min - #47: Saving Private BumperWith Blizzcon in the rearview, its time to get caught up on all of the important offseason happenings! With the minimum roster deadline finally here, teams are signing players left and right, meaning there's a ton for us to cover! This week, Ramses and LoBosco go through all of the moves team by team, discussing how the acquisitions and releases affect the specific team's Season 3 outlook, what it means for the player, and what fans might expect in the 2020 season. We discuss the massive rebuilds from many of the league's major franchises, including the Los Angeles Gladiators, Philadelphia Fusion, and the Toronto Defiant.We also discuss the juciest, presently unconfirmed rumours making the social media rounds. We talk about the rumors' massive potential impact on team compositions and league standings in Season 3, and talk about the sheer craziness of them possibly coming true. We cover how drastic changes could significantly alter team environments, and what we expect these teams to look like in 2020. Lastly, we drop some F's in the chat for Florida Mayhem fans and the recent drama around ELO Hell Dante. We also discuss the thinning amount of available roster spots compared to OWL level talent, and speculate on the situation's growth potential.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2a6
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 54 min - #46: Live Blizzcon Recap Special!This week's episode comes to you live from a hotel room in Anaheim, California, as Ramses and Lobosco recover together from Blizzcon's festivities, announcements, and copious partying. We talk about our favorite news from the weekend's announcements, friends we got to see, and the good times had together.We discuss Blizzard's reveal of Overwatch 2, confirming the recent links from Slasher and ESPN. We talk about what we're excited about from the game's PvE expansion and what it could do to boost the long term health of the franchise. We also discuss how the game's improvements will affect the Overwatch League in Season 3, as well more OWL news heard throughout the weekend. There's even some discussion about Overwatch's slowing development cycle and how it could affect player base.Next, we discuss the results of the 2019 World Cup tournament. We recap Team USA's journey to the gold medal, as well as the fates of other notable teams. We also discuss some of the breakout performances of this year's tournament, which rookies could land an academy spot, and the specific performances/strategies that brought Team USA the win. Afterwards, we talk about the decline in production quality of the OWWC and Blizzard's dilemma with the tournament's production.Lastly, we drop some F's in the chat for a visit from a famous rodent, and we discuss our favorite moments of Blizzcon 2019.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2a1
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 - #45: Blizzcon Preview Supershow! with LemonKiwiWith Blizzcon approaching, the roster moves just keep coming! This week, Ramses and LoBosco are joined by LemonKiwi, Contenders caster and Content Manager for Elo Hell Dante! We begin by discussing her introduction to gaming and to Overwatch, what attracted her to the game, and how she made the switch from Call of Duty. Lemon shares some of her favorite moments casting Overwatch, and the group discusses their anticipation and expectations for the 2019 Overwatch World Cup at Blizzcon. We also discuss LemonKiwi's role with Elo Hell Dante, an open division team ran by Elo Hell, and her role as content manager. We discuss the impact of professionalism coaching for young players, and the greater impact the team hopes to have on semi-pro esports.Next, we discuss this week's plethora of roster moves, including massive overhauls by the London Spitfire, Los Angeles Valiant, and the Paris Eternal. As many teams begin locking in key players, we talk about how these major player transfers will affect team standings and perceptions, as many teams pursue different scouting strategies. We also discuss recent rumors surrounding potential signings and transfers, as many players are predicted to leave for new homes.We also discuss the coming Blizzcon festivities, primarily in the leaked announcement of a new Overwatch title. We discuss the announcement's reported features, how they change the future of the Overwatch League, and how they stand to affect the game itself. We also make some personal predictions for the World Cup, and drop some F's in the Chat for Blizzard's continued delay in paying Contenders players.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/29v
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/discord2 hr 23 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.