00:00Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities.
00:05Over 20 million players have started their watch.
00:09Now we want to showcase the world's greatest Overwatch players.
00:13Blizzard Entertainment is proud to announce the Overwatch League.
00:17A global world-class esport league designed from the ground up
00:20to celebrate the best of the best on their path to victory.
00:24Our seasoned experience in esports
00:27and the best practices of time-honored traditional sports
00:30help to define the unique structure of the Overwatch League.
00:33Our goal is to create the world's premier esport league
00:37where teams and players can thrive for years to come
00:40and fans are made for life.
00:43Let's break it down.
00:45Each team in the Overwatch League will represent a major city.
00:48Our plan is to expand the league over time
00:51to include additional teams from the Americas,
00:54Europe, China, Korea, and the Asia-Pacific region.
00:59A global league of the future ensures that fans in every corner of the world
01:04will have a professional team to root for
01:06and will be able to witness Overwatch played at the highest level.
01:11The owners of each team will take an active role
01:14in developing their players, internal structures, and team roles.
01:18League players can become the most decorated Overwatch professional competitors in the world.
01:22when team owners and players share in league economics.
01:27Stability is a key factor in making this happen.
01:30So once prospective team owners have bid for their location
01:33and successfully joined,
01:35teams will have a guaranteed place in the league.
01:37While team stability is paramount,
01:40player stability is equally important.
01:42So each player will have a contract,
01:44including compensation and benefits.
01:47Early next year, before season play commences,
01:51the Overwatch League will conduct a combine.
01:53Invited players will have the opportunity to distinguish themselves as top talent.
01:57Their stories amplified by editorial content documenting the rise of tomorrow's superstars.
02:02The combine will help ensure that all teams have awareness around the best players.
02:07Following the combine, there will be a signing period where rosters will be finalized.
02:12With the team rosters established,
02:14the regular season will commence with LAN play in front of live audiences.
02:18At the end of the regular season,
02:20the top teams will compete face-to-face in front of the fans in the live playoffs.
02:26For exclusive content and insider access to teams and players,
02:31a comprehensive, feature-rich website will serve as the dedicated online hub for fans,
02:36providing access to videos, player profiles, the latest stats, schedules, and more.
02:43Our mission is to ensure that the competitors of tomorrow
02:46understand the steps they need to take to become a pro.
02:50High-ranking placement in competitive play,
02:52honing your skills in online leagues,
02:54and making a name for yourself in third-party events
02:57are all great ways for aspiring pros
02:59to increase the odds of receiving an invitation to play in the league.
03:04Our hope is to establish the Overwatch League as a professional career path,
03:09open to any and all of the world's most competitive players.
03:13The world needs legendary heroes and fans to cheer them on in the Overwatch League.
03:18Are you with us?
03:20Are you with you?
03:25Let's go.
03:25Grazie.
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