This week Jake Lyon and Robbie Landis talk about the first wave of Hero Pools and Bans.

The Houston Outlaws were finally able to secure their first win of the 2020 season against the Toronto Defiant. Does this mean they've found the momentum they need to keep it going or will they remain at the bottom of the standings? The Atlanta Reign also made their 2020 season debut with a clean sweep over the Defiant but fell to the Paris Eternal. What do these outcomes mean for the overall hierarchy of t he league standings? Robbie and Jake break down the potential possibilities.

Plus, Hero Pools and Bans are finally in effect and we should see a dramatic shift in the meta this weekend. Each week a new set of heroes consisting of one tank, two DPS and one support will be banned from play. These heroes will be chosen at random from a pool of heroes that saw at least 10% usage throughout the week. For the first set of bans Reinhardt, Mcree, Widowmaker and Moira were selected. Jake explains how much of an impact one of these bans will have on the meta and cascading effect it could have on other hero picks as well.

Finally, the Overwatch League heads back to Washington for another Justice homestand. Will Corey and the crew be able to redeem their 0-2 loss two weeks ago in front of the home crowd? One of their matches is against the indomitable New York Excelsior and with Reinhardt banned, there's a very good chance we could see dive compositions which means Saebyeolbe could be back on his signature hero, Tracer.

This week Jake Lyon and Robbie Landis talk about the first wave of Hero Pools and Bans.
The Houston Outlaws were finally able to secure their first win of the 2020 season against the Toronto Defiant. Does this mean they've found the momentum they need to keep it going or will they remain at the bottom of the standings? The Atlanta Reign also made their 2020 season debut with a clean sweep over the Defiant but fell to the Paris Eternal. What do these outcomes mean for the overall hierarchy of t he league standings? Robbie and Jake break down the potential possibilities.
Plus, Hero Pools and Bans are finally in effect and we should see a dramatic shift in the meta this weekend. Each week a new set of heroes consisting of one tank, two DPS and one support will be banned from play. These heroes will be chosen at random from a pool of heroes that saw at least 10% usage throughout the week. For the first set of bans Reinhardt, Mcree, Widowmaker and Moira were selected. Jake explains how much of an impact one of these bans will have on the meta and cascading effect it could have on other hero picks as well.
Finally, the Overwatch League heads back to Washington for another Justice homestand. Will Corey and the crew be able to redeem their 0-2 loss two weeks ago in front of the home crowd? One of their matches is against the indomitable New York Excelsior and with Reinhardt banned, there's a very good chance we could see dive compositions which means Saebyeolbe could be back on his signature hero, Tracer.

Enter the weekend with everything you need to know about the Overwatch League. The OWLs Nest is an Overwatch and Overwatch League podcast that puts emphasis on the hosts' accessibility and credibility within their space. Robbie is a host on CheckpointXP, Beasley Media’s esports lifestyle show, a fan and player of Overwatch since its inception.  He brings a wide array of opinions and perspectives to the audience. Jake is a former pro and current caster for the Overwatch League; insider knowledge and professional testimony with clear and concise authority. Together, Robbie and Jake have the talent and expertise to appeal to fans of all types. One of the pillars of The OWL’s Nest is competition that exists on and off the field of play. It’s the host’s job to challenge each other to bring you the coverage you want and expect about the teams, the players and the stories that affect them throughout the season. The action doesn’t stop when the payload reaches its destination as The OWL’s Nest aims to ask the tough questions, highlight the hottest rivalries and showcase the most passionate personalities in the league. 

Enter the weekend with everything you need to know about the&nbsp;Overwatch League. The OWLs Nest is an Overwatch and Overwatch League podcast that puts emphasis on the hosts' accessibility and credibility within their space. Robbie is a host on CheckpointXP, Beasley Media&rsquo;s esports lifestyle show, a fan and player of Overwatch since its inception.&nbsp; He brings a wide array of opinions and perspectives to the audience. Jake is a former pro and current caster for the Overwatch League; insider knowledge and professional testimony with clear and concise authority. Together, Robbie and Jake have the talent and expertise to appeal to fans of all types. One of the pillars of The OWL&rsquo;s Nest is competition that exists on and off the field of play. It&rsquo;s the host&rsquo;s job to challenge each other to bring you the coverage you want and expect about the teams, the players and the stories that affect them throughout the season. The action doesn&rsquo;t stop when the payload reaches its destination as The OWL&rsquo;s Nest aims to ask the tough questions, highlight the hottest rivalries and showcase the most passionate personalities in the league.&nbsp;

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