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Blizzard announces Overwatch World Cup 2018

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Blizzard Entertainment has revealed plans for Overwatch’s 2018 World Cup, which will pit the world’s top 24 Overwatch-playing countries against each other.

Esports have been a major part of Blizzard’s team-based shooter. This year saw the debut of the Overwatch League, a city-based, ongoing competition that offers players regular salaries. This will be the third year for the Overwatch World Cup. Last year’s biggest matches drew close to 300,000 viewers on Twitch. South Korea has won the two previous World Cups.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.