January ABK News Recap (2022)
We're back to cover the last month of ABK strike news, the Microsoft-ABK purchase, and rumors of an Overwatch 2 beta....
As the holiday season wraps up, we check in on the final player moves of the offseason. Several teams picked up a few pieces right ahead of the roster deadline, including notable Chinese Contenders talent and several players making the jump to new teams.
Next, we check in on the ongoing events surrounding the accusations against Activision Blizzard. More stories continue to come to light, including some particularly shocking instances of theft. We talk about the progression of events as the calls for unionization grow and check in on the progress of recent strikes. We also cover some recent conversations regarding former commentators’ opinions of women’s only esports competition address steps needed to improve both the casual and professional space for female players.
Julian is an Overwatch podcaster and host of Push the Point. He's an avid fan of Disney movies, Star Wars, and losing SR points. You can typically find him watching/playing Overwatch, or watching Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
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