esports: end of the Overwatch League (2017-2023) following the withdrawal of two thirds of the teams

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The Overwatch League (OWL), an esports competition organised by Activision Blizzard, has been discontinued after six seasons of existence, announced the American company on 09/11/2023.

This decision follows the official termination of the contract between Activision Blizzard and OverActive Media, owner of the Toronto Defiant franchise, which has...

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