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Push The Point: Overwatch League Storylines and News episodes
- #44: The Nepotism TrainThe offseason action keeps heating up, as this week saw even more big time trades, signings and drops! On Episode 31, we recap all of this week's big player moves, including rOar being traded to the Washington Justice, Meko parting ways with NYXL, and Houston's recent swath of signings. We also discuss the recent player releases around the league, including Ripa, rCk, and others, and theorize where their careers may go next. From here, we talk about recent re-signings of several key players, and their greater impact on their teams going into Season 3. We talk about the team directions certain franchises are pursuing and think about where we see them going next.Next, we discuss recent rumours surrounding the London Spitfire potentially trading star players Profit and Gesture to the Seoul Dynasty. We discuss the gravity of trading some of the world's best players, and what this could mean for London's direction in Season 3. We also discuss what a Seoul Dynasty super team might look like, and talk about the city's advantage as a home destination for much of the Korean Pro-player pool. Lastly, we discuss some potential moves that London might make as a result of the trade, and some other potential moves for other league teams.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/29u
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 37 min - #43: The First Purge!On Episode 30, Ramses and Lobosco dive into all of the week's major topics, including free agency moves, Gauntlet updates, and some recent Blizzard international controversy. First, we talk about the week's free agency stories, as OWL fans saw the first major wave of player releases. We talk about which players are being dropped and their possible reasons for droppage. We also discuss our predictions for where these players may end up and what their careers may look like after OWL.Next, we talk about the Contenders Gauntlet tournament, which took place in Korea over the past weekend. We talk about the outcome of the finals match-up between Atlanta Academy and Element Mystic, and the match's potential impact on OWL. We discuss some notable player and team performances, analyze this OWL rookie class as a whole, and assign some APEX viewing homework.Lastly, we discuss the recent controversy concerning Blizzard's handling of Pro Hearthstone player's pro Hong Kong statements after a recent tournament. We talk about Blizzard's rush to deliver an alarmingly strong punishment, and how it affects the company's relationship to China and the Western gaming community. We discuss Blizzard's response and amendment to the player punishment, as well as the company's precarious social position going forward.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/29j
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 42 min - #42: Free Agency and Gauntlet MEGA-SODE! w/ BoopasaurusOn Episode 29, Ramses and LoBosco are joined by Contenders Caster and Overwatch personality Boop to discuss this week's massive news haul, and to cover the upcoming Contenders 2019 Gauntlet. We start by talking with Boop about his personal history with video games and with esports as a whole. We talk about his background in fighting games, and his eventual introduction to shoutcasting. We go on to further discuss his personal history with Overwatch, his work with Contenders NA and more, and his favorite moments from his casting career.Next, we discuss the beginning of free agency and its wide effect on league rosters. We provide a brief overview of free agency terms, and go through a team by team list of Season 3 contract statuses. We talk about each team's free agents, and give our predictions on their contract status come Season 3. We also discuss the London Spitfire's recent release of Birdring, Guard, and Nus, and talk about their potential futures in OWL Season 3.We talk about the upcoming Contenders 2019 Gauntlet, the biggest Tier 2 Overwatch Tournament since Contenders Season 0. We talk about how the event relates to division history, and its inherited legacy as an international competition. We break down the individual teams and brackets, discussing notable strengths and weaknesses across each team. We also talk about the bracket structure, and give our elementary predictions for the finals matchup. We also give our predictions for the Gauntlet winner, and highlight some particular players we expect to join Overwatch League in Season 3.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/29e
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 4 min - #41: Grand Finals Recap!With Grand Finals in the books, Ramses and LoBosco take a look at all of this weekend's events and notable news. We discuss the event's festivities, including Zedd's excellent musical performance, and what listeners could expect from follow up acts. We also break down the championship match itself, analyzing the teams' performances, player by player. We discuss the important plays and strategies from each team, and how the Shock put on such a dominant performance. We also talk about what their victory means for the league as a whole, and what to expect from these teams in season 3.Next, we do a brief roundup of this week's news. This week saw some significant coaching changes, as Shanghai hired Moon, former head coach of LA Valiant and Team CC, and the Washington Justice released their entire coaching roster. We talk about the thought behind each of these decisions, and how each team stads to benefit from the change. We also drop some F's in the chat for some particularly unfortunate technical issues during Grand Finals, and add American Airlines to the boycott list over their treatment of Flex Support Ryujehong.Lastly, we thank our listeners for their listenership and support of the show throughout Season 2 of OWL, and tease some potential changes to come. We talk about what listeners can expect from the show during the offseason, some particular topics we are eager to cover, and discuss some changes coming to Push the Point in the near future.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/298
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 - #40: Wizard Money & Grand Finals PreviewGrand Finals have finally arrived, and Ramses and Lobosco are here with everything you need to know to know for the 2019 championships. We start by discussing this week's news, primarily the flurry of coaching changes as some teams pursue other options. We also discuss the Los Angeles Gladiators' parting with their management group Sentinels, its possible causes, and what it means for the team. We also discuss how this impacts their coaching staff, who are also seeking other opportunities.Next, we discuss the festivities and announcements for Grand Finals weekend, including casting and hosting talent. We talk about the festivities and fun set to go down in Philadelphia, and we're most looking forward to from the event.We also give our Grand Finals Preview, breaking down the matchup between Vancouver and San Francisco Shock position by position. We analyse the team's season progression, highlight which performances we're excited for, and give our final predictions for the game's results.Lastly, we donate some F's in the Chat for Blizzard's recently dropped World Cup merchandise. We talk about the lack of creativity and variety in the team's jerseys, and give a special mention to a particularly iffy attempt at women's merchandise.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/292
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 38 min - #39: Goodbye Blizzard Arena!On Episode 26, Ramses and Lobosco discuss the recent announcement of superstar DJ and Overwatch Fan Zedd as the musical entertainment for this year's Grand Finals. We talk about what makes him perfecty suited to be the musical guest, and some possible surprises we could see during his set. We also discuss some recent Overwatch League merchandise drops from ULT and fanatics.Next, Ramses and Lobosco cover the results of this week's playoff games. We go through each day's results, highlighting each games' results, and highlight performances from certain players. We also talk about the impact of the playoff meta and playoff structure on individual teams, as some fell out of contention, some rose to the challenge, and some failed to perform as expected. We go on to give our preliminary Grand Finals perspectives, and give our initial predictions. We also discuss a news story from Slasher concerning Blizzard's manipulation of Twitch viewership numbers, and the League's partnership with viewership metrics company Nielsen for future events.Lastly, Ramses and Lobosco drop some F's in the chat concerning OWL's recent "meme" treatment of player emotion and reactions. We discuss the league's responsibility to wisely use this content, and its current struggle to do so; specifically with its treatment of Seoul Dynasty's Ryujehong. We also give a heartfelt rememberance to the Blizzard Arena. We celebrate the wonderful memories, incredible competition, and the institution's influence on Overwatch and the greater esports community. We also give our personal goodbyes to the arena, and give our thanks for its personal impact on our lives.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/28w
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 36 min - #38: The Game of TelephoneOverwatch League playoffs brought some incredible games and amazing performances, as we get closer and closer to Grand Finals. This episode, we begin by recapping the week's headlines, including the Boston Uprising's signing of former Mayhem Head Coach Mineral. We talk about his past credentials, as well as Boston's off kilter coaching history. We also talk about the major season award winners, as Haksal and Sinatraa are officially awarded Rookie of the Year and MVP honors, respectively. We talk about the players' histories, season performances, and more as we celebrate their impact on the League and the game itself.Next, Ramses and Lobosco recap the week's playoff games. We talk about each day's important moments, including some teams' fall to (and sometimes out of) the loser's bracket, and some team's continued progression through the winner's side. We discuss notable player performances, and talk about the high quality of this year's playoff team pool.Lastly, we talk about the recent controversy surrounding the League's introduction of post game interviews for losing teams. We talk about the recent drama concerning fan and OWL talent's reaction to the move, as well as the practice's value and frequency in traditional sports. We also continue our quest for eventual contact with new Houston Outlaws owner Lee Zieben, and official launch our quest for contact.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/28n
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 23 min - #37: Pleadin' to ZiebenThere's a lot to cover this week as play ins conclude, and season playoffs start up! This week, Ramses and Lobosco break down the week's news, including the season award winners for the Dennis Hawelka Award and this season's role star winners. We talk about the respective winners, their performance, their impact on the league, and the role in the league going forward. We also talk about the roster reveal for Team USA's final 7. We discuss the player selection process and what to expect from the team during world cup.Next, we discuss the results of the play in tournament, including the scores of each game, notable performances, and the outlook for the bracket winners going in to season playoffs. We go on to discuss the bracket going into the season playoff tourney. We cover expected performances, players to watch, and make our intial predictions for week 1 of the playoffs.Finally, we analyze the emerging Sigma/Orisa meta, and its rotating selection of DPS heroes. We discuss which players seem to be thriving in this patch, and which hero selections stand to make the most impact. We also discuss the announced ticket prices for the Season 3 Homestands next year, and cover the recent twitter moves from new Houston Outlaws owner Lee Zieben.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/28g
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 51 min - #36: Punching DownWith the regular season officially over, it's time to move on to the season playoffs! On Episode 23, Ramses and Lobosco recap the notable events from Kit Kat Rivalry weekend, and discuss the weekend's impacts on final playoff standings. We cover the upcoming play in tourney, what meta and heroes to possibly expect, and what this means for teams in the bracket. We also take a brief look at the Season 2 Playoff bracket, and speculate on which teams could pull off a deep playoff run.We also discuss Atlanta Reign's Dogman and his bold statements surrounding Dallas Fuel and Team USA coach Aero. We talk about Dogman and Co.'s potential place on Team USA, the season's impact on player selection, and what to expect from Aero going forward. We also discuss the evolution of trash talk and banter in Overwatch League, and its comparison to statements commonly seen in traditional sports.Lastly, we talk about the Season 3 Schedule reveal, covering the frequency of specific homestand locations and how certain teams stand to benefit. We also cover potential scheduling issues going into Season 3, and how they could affect logistics for the league.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/288
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 23 min - #35: No Mouse, No ProblemWith Ramses out of town, LoBosco takes the reigns and steers the show forward with special guest Kenobi Casts. Kenobi is a color commentator of the Contenders China region and starts the show off by giving us his background in gaming and esports. We also learn of his deep love for the Chinese region of teams and players.Kenobi and LoBosco jump in to the latest news, discussing the annoucment of Bawlynn as the Washington Justice GM and what it means for the team moving in to the offseason. The wrost kept secret in the signing of Main Tank TiZi to the Vancouver Titans was finally offically annouce and the guys take a look at what that could mean for Vancouver in the playoffs. The Overwatch League also annouced the postseason map pool which Kenoib and LoBosco broke down about the choices made for each map type and whether there were any maps left off that should have been part of the postseason pool. Last for the major news talked about was the reveal of the London Spitfire's Flying Ace Winston skin, which both Kenobi and LoBosco expressed their liking of the skin and what they hope the league will do for championship skins in the future.With only a week left until the end of the regular season, the guys jumped back in to the awards season conversation with a new pair of eyes in Kenobi and got his opinion on all of the postseason awards. Some awards were easier than others but the rookie of the year and regula rseason MVP still left many questions with still a week left to see of games. The guys jumped then jumped in to the Mei/Reaper dps combo which led to Kenobi and LoBosco talking about the need for teams to have the ability to play Mei. This led them back to the postseason talk, with all but 2 spots figured out for the playoffs, the last spot for the play-ins which the Chengdu Hunters and LA Valiant are fighting for and the final spot in the playoffs between the London Spitfire and Atlanta Reign, which will keep either of the teams out of having to earn a spot in the play-ins.The guys finished their conversation off talking about the Orisa pick and how she more than likely won't be going anywhere in to playoffs. Kenobi and LoBosco pressed F to pay their respests to Unkoe's mouse and the Dallas Fuel which caused a large dely in the finish of their game against the Guangzhou Charge. It wasn't actually the mouse that caused the issue but it did feel like insult to injury to a game the Fuel had already lost.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/285
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHost:
Chris 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 35 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.