OverActive Media Announces Entry into Overwatch Champions Series
Toronto Defiant Returns to Overwatch under an Exciting New League, Structure and Format
February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024 (TORONTO, ONTARIO) OverActive Media Corp. (TSXV: OAM) ("OverActive" or the "Company"), a premier global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fans announced its entry today into the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS). The team will operate as the Toronto Defiant, OverActive’s celebrated team that launched in 2019, for the 2024 season.
The OWCS represents a new chapter in competitive Overwatch, offering an evolved structure that promises more intense competition and gripping viewer experiences. OverActive Media is eager to embrace this new format, which aligns perfectly with our plan to engage global audiences in the world’s top esports games.
OverActive Media has a rich history with the Overwatch League, having been an integral part of its journey since 2019. The Company's commitment to the Overwatch community has cultivated a vast network of dedicated fans whose support has been a cornerstone of the Overwatch ecosystem. In 2022 Overwatch 2 was launched with ‘New Queen Street’, a futuristic map modeled after one of Toronto’s iconic streets, and Sojourn, the first Canadian hero in the game. Toronto Defiant co-hosted the Overwatch League Grand Finals in 2023 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto with over 10,000 fans attending over the course of the weekend.
"We are excited to enter the Overwatch Champions Series and are fully committed to showcasing our team's talent to the global community. The OWCS is a testament to the evolving nature of esports, and we are ready to make our mark in this new chapter," said Adam Adamou, Co-Founder and CEO, OverActive Media. "Our history with the Overwatch League, combined with our deep understanding of our fan community, positions us uniquely to embrace this opportunity. We are going in with the vision to win the world championship and solidify our legacy in the esports world."
The Toronto Defiant's roster for the OWCS, which will be announced shortly promises a formidable lineup. All team players and operations staff will be based out of our world-class esports facility located in downtown Toronto.
For further information, and to stay updated on the team's journey through the OWCS, fans and supporters are encouraged to follow OverActive Media's official channels and the Toronto Defiant's social media platforms.
For more information, please contact:
Rikesh Shah, Chief Financial Officer, OverActive Media
(647) 227-2636
Babak Pedram, Investor Relations, Virtus Advisory Group Inc.
(416) 995-8651
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ABOUT OVERACTIVE MEDIA
OverActive Media (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF) is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with operations in Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany. OverActive’s mandate is to build an integrated global company delivering sports, media and entertainment products for today’s generation of fans with a focus on esports, videogames, content creation and distribution, culture, and live and online events. OverActive owns team franchises in professional esports leagues including (i) the Call of Duty League, operating as the Toronto Ultra, and (ii) the League of Legends European Championship (“LEC”), operating as MAD Lions KOI, (iii) the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) operating as the Toronto Defiant. OverActive also leads OAM Live, an events arm that produces both live and online events.
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