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BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHES PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE FOR OVERWATCH®

The Overwatch League combines the best elements of esports and traditional sports to create an unparalleled pro-level competitive experience for players and fans of Blizzard’s critically acclaimed team-based shooter Overwatch®, Blizzard Entertainment’s blockbuster team-based shooter, is now over 20 million players strong, and among that number are a new generation of sports heroes. With more …

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