Toronto Defiant Returns to Overwatch under an
Exciting New League, Structure and Format
TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2024
/CNW/ - OverActive Media Corp. (TSXV: OAM) ("OverActive" or the
"Company"), a premier global esports and entertainment company for
today's generation of fans announced its entry today
into the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS). The team will operate
as the Toronto Defiant, OverActive's celebrated team that launched
in 2019, for the 2024 season.
The OWCS represents a new chapter in competitive Overwatch,
offering an evolved structure that promises more intense
competition and gripping viewer experiences. OverActive Media is
eager to embrace this new format, which aligns perfectly with our
plan to engage global audiences in the world's top esports
games.
OverActive Media has a rich history with the Overwatch League,
having been an integral part of its journey since 2019. The
Company's commitment to the Overwatch community has cultivated a
vast network of dedicated fans whose support has been a cornerstone
of the Overwatch ecosystem. In 2022 Overwatch 2 was launched with
'New Queen Street', a futuristic map modeled after one of
Toronto's iconic streets, and
Sojourn, the first Canadian hero in the game. Toronto Defiant
co-hosted the Overwatch League Grand Finals in 2023 at the Mattamy
Athletic Centre in Toronto with
over 10,000 fans attending over the course of the weekend.
"We are excited to enter the Overwatch Champions Series and are
fully committed to showcasing our team's talent to the global
community. The OWCS is a testament to the evolving nature of
esports, and we are ready to make our mark in this new chapter,"
said Adam Adamou, Co-Founder and
CEO, OverActive Media. "Our history with the Overwatch League,
combined with our deep understanding of our fan community,
positions us uniquely to embrace this opportunity. We are going in
with the vision to win the world championship and solidify our
legacy in the esports world."
The Toronto Defiant's roster for the OWCS, which will be
announced shortly promises a formidable lineup. All team players
and operations staff will be based out of our world-class esports
facility located in downtown Toronto.
For further information, and to stay updated on the team's
journey through the OWCS, fans and supporters are encouraged to
follow OverActive Media's official channels and the Toronto
Defiant's social media platforms.
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ABOUT OVERACTIVE MEDIA
OverActive Media (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF) is
headquartered in Toronto, Ontario,
with operations in Madrid, Spain
and Berlin, Germany. OverActive's
mandate is to build an integrated global company delivering sports,
media and entertainment products for today's generation of fans
with a focus on esports, videogames, content creation and
distribution, culture, and live and online events. OverActive owns
team franchises in professional esports leagues including (i) the
Call of Duty League, operating as the Toronto Ultra, and (ii) the
League of Legends European Championship ("LEC"), operating as MAD
Lions KOI, (iii) the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) operating as
the Toronto Defiant. OverActive also leads OAM Live, an events arm
that produces both live and online events.
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SOURCE OverActive Media