Overwatch Champions Series Heats Up: Shikigami and Team Liquid Clinch First Wins in Dramatic Matches

February 3, 2025
Overwatch Champions Series Heats Up: Shikigami and Team Liquid Clinch First Wins in Dramatic Matches
  • The ongoing Overwatch Champions Series 2025 features eight teams competing online for a substantial prize pool of $100,000.

  • The regular-season round robin is set to conclude on February 23, 2025, with six teams qualifying for the double-elimination regional playoffs.

  • Currently, the standings for the NA Stage 1 are led by Rad Esports, followed by Avidity, Timeless, Spacestation Gaming, NTMR, Team Liquid, Shikigami, and Amplify.

  • On February 1, 2025, both Shikigami and Team Liquid secured their first victories in the tournament.

  • In their match, Shikigami started strong with a 2-1 victory on Samoa Control, but Amplify responded with a win on Suravasa Flashpoint.

  • Team Liquid faced Spacestation Gaming, who initially won 2-0 on Nepal Control, but Liquid bounced back with a 2-0 win on Havana Escort and a 3-1 victory on Suravasa Flashpoint.

  • Shikigami regained the lead with a win on Dorado Escort and wrapped up their match decisively with a 138-64 victory on Esperanca Push.

  • In a thrilling encounter, Spacestation dominated the Esperanca Push map with a score of 142-3, leading to a decisive fifth round, which Team Liquid ultimately won 3-2 on Blizzard World Hybrid.

  • The regular season will continue on February 6, 2025, featuring matches between Shikigami vs. Timeless and Amplify vs. Spacestation Gaming.

  • The first-place team in the tournament will be awarded $30,000 in prize money.

  • Notably, Jordan Woodruff, an online video game streamer from Gilbert, Arizona, enhances his gaming experience with a backlit keyboard.

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