Saturday was the first time the New York Excelsior — NYXL, for short — played to a home crowd. League officials worked with each team to streamline travel, cutting down trips when possible, to mitigate the burden on players and coaches. ADAD“There was a reason we were the first to try this,” Activision Blizzard Esports CEO and Overwatch League Commissioner Pete Vlastelica told The Post Saturday. Somir also said Overwatch teams are incredibly approachable compared with other professional leagues, a quality that he appreciates in an emerging league. Looking forward for the season, Vlastelica said the reception from fans for the Excelsior is a great sign for what’s to come.

Source: Washington Post February 09, 2020 01:23 UTC