In the Lab today we want to talk about maximizing the settings and some of the under-utilizing and hate around Sombra. Sombra can really make a huge impact, and yet the Overwatch community has not quite figured out how to play her properly.

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• Why no console PTR? Consoles have Sony/Microsoft have different approvals & certification processes for content release
• Why no incentives for using the PTR? Blizzard is focused on things for the actual game and features in the game that everyone enjoys outside of the PC testing community.
• Why changes to the Heroes on PTR?
  • Sombra is never to be a vicious assassin but rather a back-line disrupter (support tree)
  • Undiscovered, still not sure players have figured out how to play her just yet
  • Roadhog hook changes is repurposed to feel more consistent for both teams.
  • DVA doing too much: moving fast while shooting, boosters, and insane health pool without reloading
    • Mobility is the most important thing for DVA
    • If she isn’t working, they will fix her.

Consoles - 1v1 Tournament
Date: January 29th
Start Time: HIGH NOON PST / 3:00 PM EST
Must sign up for tournament by Friday, January 27th by contacting:

--->(Admin) CS for PS4
--->(Mod) Abnerd for Xbox 1

Rules:
-Must have 16 participants for prizes to qualify & tournament to take place:

--->More than 16 sign ups - patrons will get preference

--->Less than 16 sign ups - tournament shifts to a game night.
-Round of 16 and quarter finals: best 2 out of 3, Single elimination.
-Semi/Finals Best 3 of 5, Double elimination.

Prizes:
1st place prize is a $15 Xbox Store/PSN gift card.

2nd place prize is a $5 Xbox Store/PSN gift card.
These are the finalized tournament rules for the console 1v1. Let me or CS know if you have any questions, and thanks for helping make it happen.

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