Matt Buchholtz
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Best described as someone between Reinhardt and RuPaul, Matt has been a part of esports and gaming culture since 2005. He learned how to play video games from his grandma, who bravely adventured with him through the “terrifying” halls of Shadowgate. You can follow him across social at @ggmattb.
Latest posts by Matt Buchholtz

Team Liquid and Marvel Collaborate on New Merch

In what will surely be billed as the most ambitious crossover event in history (again), Marvel and Team Liquid have teamed up to make a line of MCU/Team Liquid merchandise.

Fissure Confirms 2-2-2 Lock Coming To Overwatch League Stage Four

The recently retired main tank claims that the controversial meta-breaker will be implemented in July. We explain 2-2-2, and what you should expect to see in the coming months.

Seoul Dynasty's Fissure Confirms Retirement From Overwatch League

Fissure - the Overwatch League's most handsome, best main tank - is retiring from Seoul Dynasty, joining a growing list of great players that have stepped back from the competitive scene.

Overwatch League MVP 2019 - How and When To Vote

The most prestigious award in the Overwatch League will be awarded in a few short months. Find out how you can help your favorite player take home the 2019 OWL MVP trophy (and potentially get a custom skin).

Xbox Adaptive Controller Support Confirmed for Project xCloud

With xCloud bringing Xbox gaming to everyone's smart devices—regardless if they have a console or not—Microsoft doubles-down on accessibility, promising compatibility with their Xbox Adaptive Controller.

FCTFCTN Speaks On LA Valiant Victory Over the Vancouver Titans

"We made them play our game." - Los Angeles Valiant's Main Tank talks about the strategy that ended the greatest winning streak in the Overwatch League and how he predicted the result.

Overwatch League Announces JJoNak 2018 MVP Skin

New York Excelsior's DPS-dealing support will be receiving their own octopus-inspired Zenyatta skin in the near future. Check out the video of the reveal, JJoNak's reaction, fan concepts, and more!

A Night at Shacknews' Over-30 Esports Tournament

Let me take you behind closed doors to a night filled with drama, Donkey Kong, and dance music; The Shacknews Champions League Afterparty.

Washington Justice Held to Two Eliminations vs Hangzhou Spark

The Overwatch League saw one of it's most dominant rounds this weekend, with the Hangzhou Spark only suffering two eliminations on Hollywood against the Washington Justice.

How to complete the Fortnite Summer Block Party Battle Pass

The post-E3 Fortnite Summer Block Party is open to the public, and now the secrets of how to obtain prizes while there are open to you!

Philadelphia, Neptuno, and the Pressure of Play

Philadelphia's Main Support, Neptuno, sat down with Twin Galaxies to talk about the Fusions frustrations in the second season of the Overwatch League.

Xbox and Meta Threads Team Up for New Clothing Line

Gaming and streetwear fans, rejoice: Microsoft and Meta Threads once again join forces to deliver an all-new line of "functional, modern clothing."

Challenge Accepted: Fusion University heads to Overwatch Contenders Korea

The real reason why the most dominant team in the Overwatch Contenders North American region is making the leap to Contenders Korea.

Alternate Jerseys Teased by Overwatch League

We give our impressions on the new jersey teases from Overwatch League. Check out what your favorite player may be wearing when the League returns this week!

Asher Retires from Overwatch League

Toronto Defiant's DPS sub, Asher, retires from the Overwatch League to find their future. Read their uplifting retirement message and relive some of their greatest clips with us.

More High-Level Staff Rumored to Leave Blizzard-Activision Soon

According to a recent report, many top-tier employees from Activision-Blizzard will be leaving in the next few weeks, including Kim Phan, Global Product Director of Blizzard Esports.

How to Get Your Hands on Overwatch League Team Skins for Free

How you can get your hands on the shiniest Overwatch League team skins without having to empty your wallet. Plus, we reveal which teams are currently in the lead for the "Skins in the Game" Event!

Super Leaks Overwatch League's Next Map Pool on Stream

"This map's dog sh@#," says the San Francisco Shock's Main Tank. Super goes on to reveal that the controversial map will be in the upcoming map pool, before realizing it's not public information.

O2 Blast and Element Mystic Meet (Again) in the Pacific ShowDown Grand Finals

Facing off for the third time in quick succession, Element Mystic and O2 Blast clash (again) in the Overwatch Contenders Pacific Showdown. We share the results and break down the maps.

How the Overwatch League All-Stars Event Could Have Sparkled

Giving proper time to consider, we analyze the main event of the Overwatch League's All-Star Week, and consider what worked, what didn't, and things Blizzard should change to make sure that next year's event truly pops.

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