Blizzard’s Perfect Storm: From StarCraft to Overwatch
The roots of modern esports tournaments stretch back decades. And Blizzard was there.
The Barclays Center hosted a new set of athletes in July: two dozen people playing Overwatch. More than 10,000 fans of Blizzard Entertainment’s highly successful multiplayer shooter gathered to watch the Philadelphia Fusion take on the London Spitfire for the Overwatch League Grand Finals — a high-stakes pro tournament with a $1 million prize.
Esports has surged in popularity over the
