Published July 17, 2020
Esports & The Overwatch League
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Executive Bio
Matt Wyble
Former Business Director at Overwatch, Blizzard Entertainment
Why is this interview interesting?
- Different esport league structures
- Comparison of The Overwatch League and traditional sports like NFL or NBA
- Implications of the publisher control over league rights
- Outlook on team economics
- How leagues can align incentives between puiblisher, team, players and fans
- Is esports a marketing opportunity for the publisher or a real revenue opportunity?
Interview Transcript
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