Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch Podcast

Should supports even be considered for MVP discussions? What should a modern game launch look like? And was Yiska right? Are the NYXL back in form? While they collectively sit in queue AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel break down week two of the Countdown Cup and give their takes on the release of Overwatch 2. 00:00:00 - Introduction & talk on OW2 launch 00:11:55 - Talking about some teething issues 00...

Who are the top teams in North America after week one of the 2022 Overwatch League Countdown Cup? Does Charge have what it takes to go all the way? And do restrictions HELP the majority of players? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel enter voice chat and discuss whether or not the new Overwatch 2 model work, if policing voice chat is important, and if Shock are finally trending down. 00:00:00 - Introduction...

What is Joe on that he has Boston AND CHARGE winning this week!? Can LIP will the Shanghai Dragons across the line? And WHY is Yiska high on the New York Excelsior? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel celebrate the death of JOATS and usher the Overwatch League into a brand new (and open) metagame within the Countdown Cup! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:32 - Geoff Goodman out as lead hero designer 00:19:11 - N...

Are the San Francisco Shock choking away LAN events? Is there ANYONE that can stop the two horse race that Dallas Fuel and Shanghai Dragons are putting on? And are we walking into another VOID meta ahead of his departure? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel bid a fond farewell to the Junker Queen metagame and showcase some of the best moments from the Summer Showdown. 00:00:00 - Introduction and talk on Toro...

Hopium achieved, Overwatch League fans! Kiriko is HERE! We've got info, we've got a new hero, and we've got OPINIONS! Today AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel digest Overwatch's newest support, the battle pass discussion, and whether or not locking heroes is detrimental to the league and the game. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:53 - Kiriko & kit unveiled 00:36:54 - OWL debut timing? What comps could she...

Is the Overwatch League Summer Showdown simply a two-horse race? Is there a THIRD team to mention in the upper ranks of North America? And are we getting a battle-pass locked HERO? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel take the news, give their preds, and run through their mental brackets for the Summer Showdown. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:27 - Valiant playing pro bono? 00:47:41 - Justice makes SS, the play...

Are Crusty and the San Francisco Shock the best team in Overwatch League history with their 20-0 win streak? Would Toronto Defiant THROW to spite the Los Angeles Gladiators? And where are the Washington Justice haters now? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle the news and preview some of the final narratives of the Summer Showdown. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:24 - San Francisco streaking 00:43:16 - S...

We're past the midseason and teams are still shuffling. Creative for Ir1s, MAG's home, and Happy's ending are ALL on the docket today. Who have AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tapped as the most improved? Which teams are looking solid moving forward in the Overwatch League's Summer Showdown?  If you read this, write "We Love Schmoney Comp!!" in the comment section  Apologies for the ending! Dis...

With Justice hunted by hungry wolves, will the remainders of the pack find a home in the Overwatch League in time? Are we just ONLY going to see JOATS all season? And will we continue to see more movement through the Summer Showdown? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel discuss budgets in the Overwatch League, a potential Justice collapse and the first week of the 2022 Summer Showdown. If you read this, write...

What's the deal with Washington Justice? Is New York Excelsior going through it? And is there hope on the horizon for Overwatch 2? With the Mickey Mouse Club House in full swing, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel take to the recent news of roster moves and reports for the 2022 Overwatch League season. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:12 - Report: Washington shopping all players, aggressively trying to cut cos...

Are Toronto Defiant a top 5 in the Overwatch League's Summer Showdown? Are the London Spitfire opening 2-0 alongside the … VANCOUVER TITANS!? I don't know what's going on, Junker Queen got the boys acting up. AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dive into the new Junker GOATS metagame ahead of the Summer Showdown? 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:14 - London Spitfire vs. Florida Mayhem 00:25:15 - Houston Outlaws...

With half the season under wraps AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle the Overwatch League's Midseason Madness power rankings. Are last season's top performers falling in our standings? Has North America locked up the top spots? Are Spark cracking the top FIVE!? What about Philadelphia? 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:11 - Defining the terms of our midseason power rankings 00:10:34 - 20th 00:13:26 - 19th...

Are Pelican and Piggy leaving the Houston Outlaws? Are more big moves incoming? And is Junker Queen going to mould the Summer Showdown metagame? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dive into some of the recent news around the Overwatch League and speculate on the upcoming Junker Queen style. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Juked partnership 00:09:21 - Texas Heat: Hot rumors on the Hotlaws 00:38:38 - Yiska...

Is Proper sweeping the awards? Who in their right mind picked shockWave to win … anything? And who is REALLY “Decarrying” in Overwatch League currently? With their erasers in hand AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel review the 2022 Crouchies and change quite a few of their awards. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:01 - Midseason Crouchies: Most likely to win OWL 00:13:13 - Midseason Crouchies: Hooreg award (best...

Should Shock have beaten the Gladiators? Can k1ng turn around the Titans? Have the Dragons’ wings been clipped? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle some of the breaking roster moves and discuss the rather anti-climatic conclusion to the Overwatch League’s Midseason Madness. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:45 - NY tosses their Kuki 00:23:39 - k1ng of the Titans and Yiska talks tickets 00:36:57 - Midseaso...

Shanghai are dead, long live the church of Shy! Midseason Madness has lived up to its name. With upsets aplenty (yes, this was recorded prior to Shanghai losing to ATL) AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel set the stage for the semi-finals of the 2022 Overwatch League Midseason Madness. #Ad #overwatchleague #sanfranciscoshock  00:00:00 - Introduction plus Yiska's early thoughts on NA - APAC asymmetry 00:...

Can Shanghai Dragons make the finals? Can London measure up to the San Francisco Shock? Coming in with a LIVE episode ahead of the Watchpoint Preshow, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel review the first games of the 2022 Midseason Madness while giving their predictions right before the games. 00:00:00 - Introduction & announcement! 00:03:26 - Juked.gg highlights of the week 00:05:32 - Quick look at Mids...

Is Reinhardt the truth, can London Spitfire make the run? Do the San Francisco Shock get exposed in Hawai’i? And are the Shanghai Dragons back to title form or is there another APAC team waiting for their second star? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel put their collective brain power together to finalize THE Midseason Madness tournament. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:40 - Monday- Round 1 Atlanta vs London...

Are Mercy players professional tee-ballers? Where does the Guangzhou Charge sit now with Apr1ta? And is the practice situation in Hawai’i fair to anyone? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel break down this week's news and light touch of Week 10’s matches ahead of the Midseason Madness tournament. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:40 - Monday- Round 1 Atlanta vs London 00:10:16 - Monday- Round 1 Florida vs Housto...

Bob the Minon thinks the Los Angeles Valiant are feasting this week. Stuart sees the New York Excelsior going deep in the week. And who makes it through the APAC Gauntlet? But the real question is who in the world is Gru in all of this? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel drop their FINAL predictions for the Midseason Madness. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:01 - Philadelphia Fusion vs. Guangzhou Charge 00:06:...

Should the Washington Justice’s standings surprise anyone? Are they being singled out? And are the 2021 defending Overwatch League champions back in form? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel make review the recent meta developments and improvements from Week 3 of the Midseason Madness. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:12:07 - Drama time: Justice 01:12:49 - Shanghai roars back 01:34:55 - APAC's Midseason race 01:44...

Will the Shanghai Dragons continue to struggle? Who is more likely to upset their match, Paris Eternal or Washington Justice? And Chengdu Hunters and Valiant … GO TO FIVE?! After a dose of take-play, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel crack out the crystal ball to predict Week 3 of the Midseason Madness. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:26 - Hangzhou Spark vs. Philadelphia Fusion 00:03:03 - Chengdu Hunters vs....

Is Junker Queen the meta in this phase? What is going on with the Boston Uprising’s front office? And are the San Francisco Shock the best team in the world? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel review continued team moves and Week 2 of the Midseason Madness. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:26 - Hangzhou Spark vs. Philadelphia Fusion 00:03:03 - Chengdu Hunters vs. Guangzhou Charge 00:04:31 - London Spitfire vs....

Why has New York signed a third flex support? What in the world are the Los Angeles Valiant up to? And after going up 2-0 in their opening week, is London bringing it home? Through the moves and the drama, AVRL, Yiska and Volamel dive into the first week of the Midseason Madness. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:39 - NYXL adds Ho1 00:29:12 - Paris mutually parts with Glister and brings in Dove 00:44:...

The action may begin on October 4th but the Overwatch community finally have the shot in the arm we’ve been waiting for. We’ve got a roadmap, a new hero, Beta phase two, and whatever a “mythic skin” is! FINALLY Overwatch 2 feels like it’s on its way. AVRL, Yiska and Volamel reveal their reactions to the recent Overwatch 2 news and more! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:24 - Rundown of all new OW2 ann...