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| Are The Rumors TRUE & Do You Like TI? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 342 | 10 May 2024 | 01:21:17 | |
TSM, Fnatic, and MORE are coming to invest their money in Overwatch! However, what does this mean? Yiska and Volamel break down the recent news AND speculate on the future health of the Overwatch esports ecosystem. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment | |||
| Are Hero Bans GOOD For Overwatch? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 341 | 25 Apr 2024 | 01:30:25 | |
Are hero bans the answer Overwatch has needed? Should the Overwatch Champions Series adopt the ruleset as well? Is Europe > NA? Yiska and Volamel break it all down. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment | |||
| We BROKE The OWCS Rules | Tactical Crouch Ep. 331 | 01 Feb 2024 | 02:05:53 | |
#esports #overwatch #podcast More details around the newly announced Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) has been revealed. Do we finally have a rule book? Is the prize pool enough to bring back organizations? Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! https://discord.gg/ckBYCCJBd Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment | |||
| Valiant And Mayhem SHUFFLE? Midseason Madness Preview | Tactical Crouch Ep. 239 | 15 Jun 2022 | 02:46:15 | |
Midseason looking quite mad right about now. What’s the deal will the Valiant roster moves? Does Florida float in the same boat? And with this new patch, where does the meta enter full madness mode? Is the midseason format a competitive integrity issue? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel break down the Overwatch League. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:16:56 - Marve1 to Valiant as funded out of his coworkers salaries? 00:33:45 - Vulcan's 30 days are up. What's going on with the NYXL roster? 00:49:53 - Florida flex support rumors 00:59:09 - Shock add main tank mikeyy 01:06:38 - Midseason Madness qualification rules pulled into question (+ Adam news drop) 01:40:20 - Musing on the midseason madness meta 01:57:50 - Florida Mayhem vs. London Spitfire 02:02:00 - Dallas Fuel vs. San Francisco Shock 02:09:22 - New York Excelsior vs. Washington Justice 02:12:27 - Toronto Defiant vs. London Spitfire 02:16:24 - Atlanta Reign vs. Boston Uprising 02:18:30 - Vancouver Titans vs. Los Angeles Gladiators 02:19:47 - Houston Outlaws vs. Washington Justice (with Adam tweet interjected) 02:25:47 - Paris Eternal vs. Los Angeles Gladiators 02:26:35 - Dallas Fuel vs. Atlanta Reign 02:30:58 - Toronto Defiant vs. Florida Mayhem 02:33:34 - Boston Uprising vs. San Francisco Shock | |||
| Kickoff Clash Finale & Toronto In TURMOIL!? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 238 | 08 Jun 2022 | 02:59:29 | |
With KDG out, do the Defiant have a plan for the future? Can Dpei turn the Vancouver Titans around mid-season? And did we have our Faker all along? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel review the finale of the Kickoff Clash as well as touch base on some of the biggest roster shuffles after the league's first stage. 00:00:00 - Introduction | |||
| Are Dallas Fuel The BEST In The World - Tactical Crouch Ep | 237 | 02 Jun 2022 | 03:24:19 | |
Are more LANs more better? What does the future of Contenders looks like? And who is taking the Kickoff Clash? Styles clash as we approach our first tournament of the season while AVRL, Yiska and Volamel wrap up Week 5 of the Overwatch League and drop their insight on who they think will be reigning victorious at the 2022 Kickoff Clash. 00:08:06 - Community update 4: Midseason to Hawaii 00:25:49 - A tribute to Dan McHugh, contenders lead + contenders system talk 00:37:35 - Recapping NA, London-Atlanta 00:59:04 - Paris gets reverse swept by Houston 01:23:17 - NA bracket predictions 01:48:55 - NA bracket Friday 02:10:09 - NA bracket Saturday 02:14:45 - NA bracket Semi finals 02:26:32 - NA bracket Finals 02:34:45 - APAC recap, SEO-SHD, HZS-PHI, CDH, GZC, VAL 02:56:22 - APAC bracket day 1 03:01:23 - APAC bracket day 2 03:10:39 - APAC bracket day 3 03:20:03 - Pondering top APAC vs top NA 03:23:30 - Wrapping up | |||
| Are The Dragons and Gladiators CURED In Week 4? - Week 3 Review | Tactical Crouch Ep. 236 | 26 May 2022 | 01:11:42 | |
Do the Gladiators get reversed swept a final time before going nuclear? Are the Valiant going winless? And are Philly, once again, left choking when it counts? With a super week on their hands, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel attempt to tackle the final week of the Kickoff Clash. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:29 - Seoul Dynasty vs. Philadelphia Fusion 00:12:07 - Chengdu Hunters vs. Hangzhou Spark 00:19:54 - Shanghai Dragons vs. Guangzhou Charge 00:21:34 - Chengdu Hunters vs. Philadelphia Fusion 00:25:07 - Guangzhou Charge vs. Seoul Dynasty 00:28:28 - Shanghai Dragons vs. Los Angeles Valiant 00:31:30 - Los Angeles Gladiators vs. London Spitfire 00:34:53 - New York Excelsior vs. Toronto Defiant 00:39:43 - Vancouver Titans vs. San Francisco Shock 00:40:36 - Hangzhou Spark vs. Guangzhou Charge 00:42:35 - Chengdu Hunters vs. Shanghai Dragons 00:44:04 - Los Angeles Valiant vs. Philadelphia Fusion 00:50:11 - Paris Eternal vs. Houston Outlaws 00:51:26 - Florida Mayhem vs. Washington Justice 00:54:57 - Seoul Dynasty vs. Shanghai Dragons 00:57:44 - Chengdu Hunters vs. Los Angeles Valiant | |||
| Toronto In Trouble?! Fusion WINNING APAC? - Week 3 Review | Tactical Crouch Ep. 235 | 25 May 2022 | 02:13:01 | |
With MuZe and Finale in question, are the Defiant’s chances at the Kickoff Clash in jeopardy? With a clear line in the meta, which school of thought prevails; Winston or Zarya? And are the Philadelphia Fusion out of the circle of suck? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle Week 3 of the Kickoff Clash. 00:59:28 - Reviews: Zest & Fusion's perfect weekend, also includes talk on Shanghai 01:18:42 - Thoughts on the Spark & talk on slightly off meta picks | |||
| APAC BEGINS! And Has Houston Been Found Out!? - Week 3 Preview | Tactical Crouch Ep. 234 | 19 May 2022 | 00:55:42 | |
Does Shanghai start their season with any flaws? Is Houston in trouble with Danteh admittedly ill? And what in the world does the Chengdu Zone produce this year? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel preview the start of the APAC region's matches while also dropping some spice on the North American predictions. 00:01:54 - Dragons-Fusion 00:06:20 - Charge-Valiant 00:12:10 - Spark-Seoul00:15:07 - Justice-Eternal 00:16:59 - Excelsior-Mayhem 0:19:06 - Fuel-Defiant 00:22:15 - Hunters-Charge 00:25:13 - Spark-Dragons 00:26:11 - Valiant-Dynasty 00:27:13 - Outlaws-Spitfire 00:33:09 - Gladiators-Shock 00:36:20 - Defiant-Uprising 00:37:39 - Charge-Fusion 00:38:50 - Dynasty-Hunters 00:41:44 - Valiant-Spark 00:46:08 - Titans-Reign 00:47:56 - Fuel-Eternal | |||
| Are Shock NA’s BEST? And Is DOOMFIST Dead?! - Week 2 Review | Tactical Crouch Ep. 233 | 18 May 2022 | 02:35:31 | |
With a 4-0 record after Week 2, the Shock looks impeccable--can they maintain Los Angeles Gladiators? Is Doomfist already dead in the water? And where does the Dallas vs. Gladiators sit in our North American rankings? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel attempt to wrap their collective noggins around the mess that was last week.
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| Can Gladiators AND Mayhem UPSET This Week!? - Week 2 Preview | Tactical Crouch 232 | 12 May 2022 | 01:00:50 | |
This is the week the Shock is tested, where do our hosts think they’ll land? Are the Toronto Defiant going to stablize? Do maps really matter all that much? And is there a world where Paris levels up this week? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel attempt to read the stars as the Kickoff Clash enters its second week. Are our Pick’em busted or boomed? | |||
| Dallas And Toronto Torch Scrimbux!? Joe Not That Title, Cmon! - Week 1 Review | Tactical Crouch 231 | 11 May 2022 | 01:41:40 | |
Where does the Dallas Fuel sit currently after struggling immensely with the Outlaws but besting the Justice? Has the circle of suck returned with Toronto being the coin-flip? And why in gods name is London playing Reinhardt? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel break down Week 1 of the 2022 Overwatch League in all its chaotic glory. 00:00:00 - Introduction
Yiska interviews MAG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFakvckYcJU Yiska interviews FunnyAstro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhdOR28g77I&t=337s AVRL on Ana - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWKmHrbXeU Clip on Yiska's DAL-HOU preview - https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxmbBUltAur0X574lxNnKA-0dg029U4vTl Follow the show & our hosts on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/tactical_crouchhttps://twitter.com/imAVRLhttps://twitter.com/YiskaOuthttps://twitter.com/VolamelJoin our communities to connect with other OWL fanshttps://discord.me/tacticalcrouchhttps://discord.gg/YGB8aVXgzThttps://www.twitch.tv/avrl/Ways to support the show:http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch | |||
| Can Toronto UPSET Opening Week?! OVL2022 Week 1 Preview | Tactical Crouch Ep. 230 | 04 May 2022 | 02:20:04 | |
What's the deal with the Washington Justice? Toronto are coming in with massive trends on the scrimbux stock exchange, can they cash in? And are you a Robin Hood or a King Richard? After a long time coming, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel come in with some hot takes for the 2022 Overwatch League's opening week. | |||
| Are We Excited About The Overwatch Champions Series? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 330 | 25 Jan 2024 | 01:56:59 | |
We finally have some news about the 2024 Overwatch esports schedule! However, has enough been announced to form a solid opinion? Yiska and Volamel break down the news about the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) and what concerns arise today.
Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment | |||
| Defining What A Beta Is And Other Reasons For Excessive Hair Loss - Tactical Crouch Ep. 229 | 03 May 2022 | 02:38:36 | |
The Overwatch 2 PvP Tech Beta is out and already complaints are coming in. Critics argue that it's not enough content to be satisfied. AVRL, Yiska, and Kenobi sit down to discuss the reception including Dunkey's video about the beta. Moreover, the talk about the recent roster additions in the Overwatch League. | |||
| Overwatch League APAC Power Rankings - Tactical Crouch Ep. 228 | 22 Apr 2022 | 01:23:13 | |
It. Is. Power. Ranking. SEASON! North America is in the books and now it’s APAC’s turn to be judged. What do we do with Chengdu? Can Seoul become the Shanghai killers? Is the NoHill buff for real or will Valiant still founder towards the bottom? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are here to put 00:04:42 - 7th place AP 00:16:12 - 6th place AP 00:24:28 - 5th place AP 00:33:59 - 4th place AP 00:43:24 - 3rd place AP 00:52:35 - 2nd place AP 00:59:12 - 1st place AP 01:06:10 - Global top & Leave speculation 01:21:49 - Concluding remarks | |||
| Overwatch League North American Power Rankings - Tactical Crouch Ep. 227 | 20 Apr 2022 | 02:20:44 | |
The spice must flow! The scrimbux are in order and the hopeium is spinning up. Are the NYXL to be trusted? Can the Mayhem punch above their weight? What do we do with the Gladiators? And do we really hate Toronto? It’s power ranking season and AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are here to put their predictions for the 2022 Overwatch League on the line. 00:03:21 - Framing our power rankings 00:09:29 - 13th place NA 00:17:14 - 12th place NA 00:24:12 - 11th place NA 00:32:32 - 10th place NA 00:42:47 - 9th place NA 00:50:35 - 8th place NA 01:02:40 - 7th place NA 01:11:36 - 6th place NA 01:24:36 - 5th place NA 01:33:45 - 4th place NA 01:40:00 - 3rd place NA 01:48:07 - 2nd place NA 02:00:15 - 1st place NA 02:13:09 - NA wrap up | |||
| Overwatch League APAC Team Previews - PART 2 Tactical Crouch Ep. 226 | 20 Apr 2022 | 02:35:12 | |
Are Shanghai still the auto-lock at number one in the world? Can Spark finally piece something together? Have the stonks crashed around the Valiant? And where do the Fusion sit in all of this? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to round out 00:01:28 - Team Preview: Shanghai Dragons 00:38:48 - Team Preview: Hangzhou Spark 01:15:35 - Team Preview: Los Angeles Valiant 01:58:23 - Team Preview: Philadelphia Fusion 02:34:30 - Conclusion | |||
| Overwatch League APAC Team Previews - PART 1 Tactical Crouch Ep. 225 | 18 Apr 2022 | 02:32:58 | |
Are the Chengdu Hunters stay the course? With the league evolving this year in terms of talent, have the Guangzhou Charge done enough to compete? And are the Seoul Dynasty SHANGHAI killers?! AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to begin to crack open the 2022 Overwatch League’s APAC region team previews. 00:02:43 - Chengdu report on financial difficulties 00:17:44 - Team Preview: Chengdu Hunters 01:06:16 - Team Preview: Guangzhou Charge 01:48:21 - Team Preview: Seoul Dynasty 02:32:41 - Conclusion | |||
| Overwatch League North American Team Previews! [PART 3] | Tactical Crouch Ep. 224 | 18 Apr 2022 | 02:14:23 | |
Are the Eternal support the bright spot for this team as they battle for the middle of the pack? Is this the season Titans can finally recapture their glory AND where are all of NYXL’s players!? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel wrap up the North American side of the 2022 Overwatch League season. | |||
| Overwatch League North American Team Previews - PART 2 (feat. Harsha) | Tactical Crouch Ep. 223 | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:32:13 | |
Are the Outlaws, once again, a top 5 team? With its more flexible lineup, can the 2022 Fuel continue its dominance? Are we on the “woeful” train again with Toronto? Yiska and Volamel are joined by former Houston Outlaws head coach Harsha "Harsha" Bandi to continue to unpack the 2022 North American region ahead of Overwatch 2. | |||
| The ImProper Rookie Draft feat. Reinforce!! | Tactical Crouch Ep. 222 | 06 Apr 2022 | 02:16:12 | |
Who has won the draft? Are these teams even good? And where is Kilo? This week AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Overwatch expert and analyst Jonathan "Reinforce" Larsson for our first annual Tactical Crouch Rookie Draft! We’re taking all your favourite rookies and building teams that YOU get to vote on. Think we missed someone? Appreciate bold takes? Episode 222 has got it all covered. | |||
| Overwatch League North American Team Previews! [PART 1] | Tactical Crouch Ep. 221 | 04 Apr 2022 | 03:43:35 | |
‘Tis the season to do Overwatch 2 team previews…and boy are they coming! Are the Los Angeles Gladiators the next heirs to the western throne? Is there a grey space in the middle of NA? And where does Washington Justice sit in all of this? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle the first half of the North American team previews for the 2022 Overwatch League season. | |||
| Can Shock Thrive Without Super? Shock Team Preview | Tactical Crouch Ep. 220 | 01 Apr 2022 | 01:27:45 | |
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| Top 10 Flex Tanks In Overwatch League History w/ Punk | Tactical Crouch Ep. 329 | 13 Jan 2024 | 02:00:03 | |
How do you rank Mek0? Is Zunba considered "great"? Is the top spot even up for debate? Court is in session with presiding judge Leyton "Punk" Gilchrist and the defendants Yiska and Volamel as they rank the top ten flex tanks from across all of Overwatch League history. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment | |||
| Doom TANK, Orisa REWORK, & 2022 Crouchies | Tactical Crouch Ep. 219 | 24 Mar 2022 | 04:00:05 | |
Longest. Episode. Ever. Four hours with a lot of ground to cover. AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle the developer update, details around Doomfist, Sojourn, AND the Orisa rework. To top it all off, it is award season, folks. The Tactical Crouch Podcast ushers in the return of the 2022 Crouchie Awards. Who brings home the MVP? Who is overrated? And who, outside Shanghai, wins the 2022 Overwatch League? 00:00:00 - Introduction & chat about last week's leaks | |||
| Overwatch 2 BETA NEWS Finally ARRIVES! | Tactical Crouch Ep. 218 | 18 Mar 2022 | 02:14:49 | |
It has been ZERO days since an Overwatch 2 update!! Let’s cut the chase; the boys are here, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel, and they’re unpacking everything Overwatch 2 related. Which heroes are in? What is in the map pool? Are !drops coming? AND WHEN DO WE GET ACCESS!? As we move closer to the start of the 2022 Overwatch League season, Get Off The Fence will be slightly more sporadic BUT we still will be collecting questions as always. Just know we haven’t forgotten about you. | |||
| Are Valiant Banking On SASIN? OWL Goes 3rd Party | Tactical Crouch Ep. 217 | 09 Mar 2022 | 02:33:38 | |
Do the Valiant’s moves signal strength for the 2022 Overwatch League season? What kind of weight should we place on show matches like the Mayhem Classic and Shock vs O2? Are live events better than online events? And what does it mean to operate with a third-party production team? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel unpack this week’s Overwatch developments and pray that next week brings more tangible updates on Overwatch 2. 00:36:45 - PYYYOUR brought in to lead OWL league operations 01:04:34 - Production outsourcing, homestands & Dome Productions 01:22:40 - Sasin now rumoured as Valiant tank, Whooyal full-time asst coach 01:45:43 - Showmatch talk- Shock v O2, Mayhem Classic, Project Sunflower 02:03:27 - Get off the fence: Imagining Fast Food-OWL franchise tie-ups 02:14:01 - GotF: VR stadiums vs live events 02:32:58 - Concluding remarks | |||
| Overwatch’s BEST Of Heroes | Tactical Crouch Ep. 216 | 02 Mar 2022 | 02:48:32 | |
Was Libero really that good on Hanzo? Who was the best Genji throughout Overwatch 1? And does Bastion even matter? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel open up the mailbag this week with a wonderfully chaotic topic. The boys put pen to paper and list their picks for the best player for each Overwatch hero. However, they cannot double up on nominations in the same category. Does mayhem ensure or are their lists #brickedup? 00:27:04 - Naming the best player on each damage hero 00:45:20 - Tank heroes 00:53:03 - Support heroes 01:00:28 - Recapping DPS picks 01:43:49 - Recapping Tank picks 02:07:57 - Recapping Support picks 02:32:29 - GotF: Rate the new Pokemon starters 02:47:30 - Concluding remarks | |||
| Drafting OW2 Dream Teams And Mykaylee Signs With Valiant?? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 215 | 23 Feb 2022 | 02:28:23 | |
Can Mykaylee bring the Valiant some success? Where is all the Overwatch news and should we be concerned from the Overwatch creator meeting? And when is birdring playing Overwatch League wordle on stream? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dissect what news there is for Overwatch this week while also building their dream Overwatch rosters in a myriad of iterations. Which of the hosts had the best roster, leave your favourites down below! 00:02:26 - 20 minute AoT catchup 00:22:55 - TCP plays OWLEL 00:29:54 - Brief praise for Glads adding Birdring as content creator 00:31:52 - Yiska's hill to die on #215: Content Creator Info 00:46:50 - Further Valiant hitscan rumors 00:54:19 - Shout out to two OW tournaments 00:59:41 - Packing10 hired by the league as Manager, Competition Operations 01:07:06 - Get off the Fence: Draft an OW2 Dream Team 01:21:38 - Round 2: same game, but only non-KR players 01:33:32 - GotF: Make a Dragon-buster team 01:45:00 - GotF: Make a dream GOATS roster (no Titans or Shock allowed) 01:53:26 - GotF: Tactical Timeouts a good possible addition? 02:06:05 - GotF: OW Wukong character & other outside hero archetypes 02:26:15 - Concluding remarks | |||
| JJoNak Leaves A Dynasty & Overwatch League 2022 Details | Tactical Crouch Ep. 214 | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:59:25 | |
Are fewer international competitions better or worse for the league? Would JJoNak be a top performer coming into this season? Is Bebe the league average when looking at flex supports? And Apr1ta is finally home!! With ACTUAL Overwatch new to decipher, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel strike the match for the 2022 Overwatch League season as its first initial details begin to unveil. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:37 - Community update: Season 5 format 00:44:40 - Apr1ta gets the call-up 00:48:33 - Seoul splits with Jjonak 00:56:24 - Dragons announce a Bebe 01:12:14 - Valiant make Lengsa official 01:23:11 - Brief Charge coaching changes 01:23:56 - Shock & O2Blast go exclusive 01:33:14 - Experimental patch 01:34:55 - GOTF: What retired player/personality returning would signal hype for OW2 01:45:56 - Is being the best player on your team a prerequisite to being top 3 in your role 01:53:02 - Would SADO returning to Philly be an L or W for the 2022 season 01:57:28 - Conclusion | |||
| 2022 APAC Supershow Feat. Kenobi & Titans? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 213 | 09 Feb 2022 | 02:57:25 | |
Are the Chengdu Hunters a contender for a top-three team in the world? Are the Shanghai Dragons an auto-lock for the best team in the world? And where does Valiant sit within the APAC hierarchy? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to explore an early look at the APAC region, what a third party partner could look like for the Overwatch League, and exploring the world of Attack On Titan. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Kenobi's take on the Valiant 00:24:16 - Hope for Hangzhou? 00:32:22 - Can Guangzhou improve? 00:35:54 - Hunters 💎🙌🚀 00:42:11 - Unsurprising opinions on the Dragons and talking about global top 00:52:54 - Considering scrim opportunties & talent pipeline with OW2 access questions 00:58:18 - Kevin Hitt confirms 3rd party ops deal done 01:10:24 - OW2 beta rumors growing louder, should we be excited or cautious? 01:33:31 - Noting a few OWL & Team 4 departures 01:38:36 - A quick salute to JJANGGU 01:42:20 - Get off the Fence: which post-release heros/maps made the game better? 01:55:24 - Non-OW content: 4 lads talk Attack on Titan (spoilers up to current anime episode) 02:55:56 - Concluding remarks | |||
| A Farewell To Sideshow And Bren - Can OWL Be Outsourced? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 212 | 02 Feb 2022 | 02:28:35 | |
Do the Fusion feel like Defiant? Is a new operator inherently a good thing? And can Overwatch 2 launch in its final form? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dive into Bren and Sideshow’s announcement that they currently do not have an agreement with the Overwatch League, recent acquisitions with the Philadelphia Fusion and possibly the Los Angeles Valiant, and the boys dissect a report that the league is fielding interest in partnering with a third party to assist in operating the Overwatch League. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:19:28 - Sideshow & Bren unable to come to terms with OWL 00:44:19 - Kevin Hitt reports OWL ops may be outsourced 01:11:44 - Can late trials Fixa Fusion? 01:31:31 - Valiant rumoured to ink Xzi 01:44:19 - Get off the Fence: Will OW2 come out of the gates near the final form? 02:15:10 - GotF: Name a player of missed potential 02:22:58 - GotF: Prefer to watch OW2 show matches or Bos-Hou toilet bowl? 02:25:21 - Concluding remarks | |||
| Can Houston Topple Dallas & Should OWL Be Exclusive? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 211 | 26 Jan 2022 | 02:39:39 | |
Are the Outlaws landing MER1T the best they could do? Do we need a parent or can the Overwatch League avoid exclusivity? Should the league be charging up on Molly? Also, Attack On Titan? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel tackle this weeks news cycle, some of the remaining acquisitions and speculate on each of their own ideas surrounding the health and future of Overwatch 2. | |||
| Can Microsoft Save Overwatch Esports & Are PVP Talents Good? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 210 | 19 Jan 2022 | 02:00:26 | |
Did anyone have Microsoft acquire Activision Blizzard for 68.7 billion dollars on their 2022 bingo card? After surviving the whiplash of the week, AVRL, Yiska and Volamel attempt to tackle the daunting question of if our new Windows-based overlords will impact Overwatch esports in a positive or negative way. And the community drops a line; would PVP talents work in Overwatch 2, what makes a player “great”, and who would be better in GOATS--Gladiators with Fissure or Shanghai with Fate? | |||
| Experiments, Ditching Brands, And Wishes For 2024 | Tactical Crouch Ep. 328 | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:41:27 | |
Is it worth it for a now, defunct Overwatch League brand to keep the same name in the long run? Yiska and Volamel discuss the possibility of Overwatch at the Esports World Cup, what Overwatch esports needs to do to evolve past the league's shadow, and their 2024 wish lists. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch Images via Blizzard Entertainment | |||
| Fury With Philly, Yaki In NYC, AND Titans with 8!? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 209 | 12 Jan 2022 | 02:25:03 | |
How much playtime will Carpe see playtime in 2022? Is there any reason for another team to travel to Asia? After weeks trekking through the desert searching for news to discuss, AVRL, Yiska and Volamel FINALLY have tangible things to talk about! Philadelphia Fusion is staying in Korea, but have landed some stars. NYXL unleashes their core of five and returns to New York. And with Chengdu removing two and Vancouver bolstering with more on the way--the offseason churns on! | |||
| Can The Hunters Maintain Without RUI & Are The Valiant Punching Up? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 208 | 05 Jan 2022 | 02:05:29 | |
Can the Los Angeles Valiant become the fourth-best team in APAC? How will Chengdu react to their mastermind’s departure? And where in the world are Philly and NYXL’s roster announcements!? 2022 may be the new year but we’re still the same old Tactical Crouch! AVRL, Yiska and Volamel tackle the most recent roster moves, review the start of the new year and speculate on some proto-power ranking. 00:00:00 - Introduction | |||
| The Overwatch GOAT & Which OWL Season Was The Best? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 207 | 29 Dec 2021 | 03:06:37 | |
As we say goodbye to Overwatch 1 and we say hello to 2022, it’s time to have some fun recounting the history of the Overwatch League and its journey here. AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel go down memory lane and review some of the best moments from the last four seasons of the Overwatch League and attempt to remember some of the most forgettable rosters from the past. | |||
| Big Overwatch 2 HOPE? & Patiphan Returns Home | Tactical Crouch Ep. 206 | 22 Dec 2021 | 02:46:34 | |
Will Patiphan’s VALORANT sabbatical cause the Gladiators troubles? How excited should Boston be about their DPS lineup? And what’s the deal with all these Overwatch 2 news!? With cautious excitement, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle the Overwatch 2 hopeful comments from content creators and break down some of the teams that have hit the headlines as of late. | |||
| Diya FINALLY Arrives & Toronto’s Grand Finale | Tactical Crouch Ep. 205 | 17 Dec 2021 | 02:56:26 | |
Is the offseason too long and dry? What are some of the oddest trades in Overwatch history? Does Reddit have blood on their hands? And where do the guys land on Anamo’s arrival to the Mayhem? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are back with another dose of offseason takes including Diya’s return to the league and dropping their thoughts on the temperature of certain Overwatch League teams. | |||
| Kalios OVER Fury & The LA Valiant Looking Competitive? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 204 | 08 Dec 2021 | 02:58:04 | |
Will the Justice see the same impact that New York did with the addition of Kalios? What can NoHill, and the recent rumoured additions, turn the Valiant around? Also, should kids stay in school? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel mull over the Washington Justice’s most recent news while attempting to measure the developing news of the Los Angeles Valiant’s 2022 bid. | |||
| Experimental Patch & Are Valiant Good? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 203 | 01 Dec 2021 | 02:36:01 | |
What is the likely hood of the Los Angeles Valiant being competitive next year? Are stonks high on the Vancouver Titans? Where does someone like SADO end up this year? And what’s the deal with this new patch? Yiska, AVRL, and Volamel traverse the remaining offseason moves while breaking down Overwatch’s newest--and most wild--experimental patch. | |||
| Atlanta Reign In 2022 & What Is Coaching Really? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 202 (Feat. DusttinBowerman) | 24 Nov 2021 | 02:34:30 | |
While Yiska is away on work, it’s time we crack pandora’s box. Overwatch 2 skitters on the horizon, it’s time we dive into the pros and cons of where we’re actually headed. AVRL and Volamel are joined by former Overwatch League professional player, DusttinBowerman. Drifting from other esports titles, reflecting on Dusttin’s time in the Overwatch League, and the future of the Atlanta Reign.
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| Activision Blizzard Woes & Can Spark Reign With Rookies? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 201 | 19 Nov 2021 | 02:45:08 | |
With a heavy heart, we pay tribute to Kyeong-bo "Alarm" Kim’s memory and career. We will never forget the impact he had on Overwatch and its competitive landscape. AVRL, Yiska and Volamel also attempt to unpack the recent Activision Blizzard news and movements while still touching on the Atlanta Reign and the Hangzhou Spark’s recent roster moves. Are the Reign still a darkhorse nod moving into such a new game? While their history may be poor, is this the year the Spark finally matches their rosters expectations? | |||
| The MEGA Episode | Tactical Crouch Ep. 200 (feat. multiple guests) | 10 Nov 2021 | 03:22:38 | |
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| Top 10 Flex Supports In Overwatch League History w/ Crimzo | Tactical Crouch Ep. 327 | 21 Dec 2023 | 02:08:31 | |
Is Flex Support overrated? Will the top spot surprise you? Yiska and Volamel are joined by William "Crimzo" Hernandez to talk about his retirement, the environment of the 2023 Vancouver Titans and helping us rank the top ten flex supports of all time. Join our community to connect with other competitive Overwatch fans!! Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch
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| More Overwatch 2 Delays & Have Shock WON The Offseason? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 199 | 03 Nov 2021 | 02:58:09 | |
Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “TACTICALCROUCH” at Manscaped.com!! #Sponsored Overwatch 2 has been dealt another hand of unfortunate news, and yet, the 2021 offseason churns forward with an exciting pace. AVRL, Yiska and Volamel run down the myriad of roster moves from this week and last. Proper and the O2 boys have made a landing, but is it the right one? Have the Dynasty found their Seoul? Can we measure Toronto as a god-squad or does that moniker go to Boston? | |||
| Los Angeles Lands ANS & Cancelled BlizzCon Plans | Tactical Crouch Ep. 198 | 28 Oct 2021 | 01:09:32 | |
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| Outlaw Pelican & Twilight In TORONTO?!? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 197 | 20 Oct 2021 | 02:30:18 | |
Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “TACTICALCROUCH” at Manscaped.com!! #Sponsored Roster shuffle season has ... begun! As we creep ever closer to Overwatch 2 and the 2022 Overwatch League season, more and more big-ticket moves are breaking by the minute. Can Pelican thrive in Houston? What’s new in San Francisco? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel break down and speculate on the Overwatch League’s recent roster moves and acquisitions. | |||