Seven of the Outlaws' eight free agents did not return, four of which signing with other teams, beginning with support player Kim "Rapel" Jun-keun signing with the Dallas Fuel on October 27, 2020. He will see another former Atlanta Reign player after countryman Se-hyun "Pelican" Oh . Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. "[37], The colors of the logo, green and black, symbolize the "Green Wall", the name of OpTic's esports fan base. Established. ", "Former RunAway tank Kaiser signs with OpTic Gaming's Overwatch League academy team", "OpTic Gaming's GGEA kicked out of OW Contenders after roster mishap", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Houston_Outlaws&oldid=1161108530, Hydration (Joo Pedro Goes Telles) 2020, This page was last edited on 20 June 2023, at 17:51. ", "My contract with the Outlaws not being renewed and I'm looking for a team to join in the 2021 season. We wish you nothing but luck and happiness in everything. Ethan Garcia Photo via Blizzard Entertainment The Houston Outlaws has officially locked in its roster heading into the 2022 Overwatch League season. All information in this release is as of November 14, 2019, and we undertake no obligation to update the information contained herein to actual results or changes to our expectations. Danteh returns to the Outlaws this season, marking four years that he has played as the teams flex DPS player. UST Partners with Houston Outlaws Content Creator Contest In an effort to keep up with Overwatch League rules regarding team ownership, previous owners Immortals Gaming Club have parted with the Houston brand, completing a deal to sell the Outlaws to the Beasley Broadcast Group. The Beasley Broadcast Group also owns and operates 47 FM radio stations and 18 AM radio stations. Burgess was promoted to the newly created position of Beasley Esports COO in early 2020, and the unit has since expanded with the acquisition of Team AXLE, which competes in Psyonixs North American Rocket League Championship Series, which pits drivers of virtual rocket-powered cars that play soccer matches against each other. [3] Three of the Outlaws' free agents, tank player Kim "Meko" Tae-hong, tank player Austin "Muma" Wilmot, and support player Daniel "Boink" Pence did not sign with a team in the offseason. The Outlaws began playing competitive Overwatch in the 2018 season. [1] Reports suggested that OpTic received an investment from Texas Rangers co-owner Neil Leibman to help fund the US$20 million franchise fee. Every day, new opportunities emerge around M&A and we help professionals of all types comb through transactions, investors, and corporate acquirers via . While their first homestand took place, all other homestand matches were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.. The best players in the world are coming from South Korea, and theyre all bilingual. ", "Please welcome back @Bischu as our Team Manager of Operations & Coaching! ", "We're excited to announce the sale of the @Outlaws to @BeasleyMedia. Texas Esports set to sell majority stake in OpTic and Houston Outlaws [7] On November 10, support player Lee "Jecse" Seung-soo also signed with the Fuel. pic.twitter.com/GSDRiJFi0V. We have signed free agent @Lastro_OW for the 2022 season! Q: How will last Octobers release of Overwatch 2 change the team and the league? We arrange to have food delivered to the players for two meals a day. Many new faces are joining the Outlaws for this season. The 2021 Houston Outlaws season was the Houston Outlaws's fourth season in the Overwatch League (OWL). [26] Houston faced the Washington Justice in the finals. The 2020 Houston Outlaws season is the third season of the Houston Outlaws's existence in the Overwatch League (OWL). [18] Facing the Fuel in the regional finals, the Outlaws were swept 03, ending their May Melee run. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Magazine Journalism from Syracuse University and specializes particularly in coverage of League of Legends, various Nintendo IPs, and beyond. Like MER1T, he will be making his OWL debut from the Contenders Korea scene, previously playing as the off-tank for Talon Esports. [11] After the All-Star break, the Outlaws rebounded, posting a 52 record in Stage 3, and qualified for the Stage 3 playoffs. Reportedly, Immortals Gaming Club was forced to sell the Houston Outlaws team in response to Overwatch League regulations that a single group could not own more than one team in the League (Immortals also operate the Los Angeles Valiant). Beasleys acquisition of the Houston Outlaws again expands its role in the fast-growing esports space and reflects the Companys focus on premium esports programming and content. Location: United States Region: North America Approx. ", "I am thrilled to announce my new role as president of the @Outlaws. SECTOR. The Houston Outlaws are an American professional Overwatch esports team based in Houston, Texas. ", "Please help us welcome @VibinWithViolet to the Outlaws as our newest streamer! Outlaws fans are incredibly passionate and 2020 is going to be an exciting year for the entire league. January 17th - MESR becomes assistant general manager of the team. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for List of Houston Outlaws players . [22] The team overhauled their roster, releasing all of their players except for damage players Danteh and Joo Pedro "Hydration" Goes Telles. Despite this, the Houston Outlaws have a little bit of shaping up to do going into the 2020 season. finish the Western Play-Ins in fourth place, Here are the early LoL Patch 13.14 patch notes, TFT players exploiting bugs are in for a rude awakening with upcoming 13.13 C-patch, Diablo 4 devs rush to disable Uber Uniques after thousands get Helltide Chest drops for free, A young NA LoL star is trying to join the LCK for the first time in 5 years, Bengi resigns as T1 head coach following slow LCK start, Faker injury. and who currently owns them. [21], Prior to the beginning of the Summer Showdown, the third tournament cycle of the season, the Outlaws released veteran damage player Joo Pedro "Hydration" Goes Telles. #AnteUp", "Today, we part ways with Lucas @Mendo Hkansson. [3][4], On January 11, 2018, the Outlaws played their first regular season Overwatch League match, a 32 loss to the Philadelphia Fusion. [41][42] In the Spring of 2019, the Outlaws announced two new partnerships, one with gaming retailer GameStop[43] and the other with Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B.[44]. Houston Outlaws - Liquipedia Overwatch Wiki [31][32] Finishing in fifth place in the Western region, the team advanced to the Western play-in tournament. IGC acquired Infinite Esports & Entertainment in June, which owned the Outlaws and OpTic Gaming. See you soon #UpTheAnte", "Please help us welcome Danteh to the Outlaws! [8], The Outlaws' first offseason acquisition was William "Crimzo" Hernandez, a support player coming off a season with the Dallas Fuel placing in the top three among all Overwatch League flex supports in healing, damage, and eliminations per 10 minutes, who was signed on November 24, 2020. There are more kids playing esports at the high school level in Texas than any other state. I have met a lot of people along the way and have learned from many experiences. We look forward to working with them and ensuring a smooth transition for the team, the players, and the fans. The Outlaws failed to qualify for any of the four midseason tournaments. ", "Thank you @AceOFSpadesOW for 2 years of amazing content and being a part of the inaugural Most Wanted Content Creators, you were an absolute pleasure and we wish you nothing but the best. A: Esports is huge in Texas. [16] Both Riot Games and Activision Blizzard approved the sale; by OWL rules, one company may not own more than one OWL franchise, so IGC had to operate the Valiant and Outlaws as entirely separate entities, with oversight by OWL representatives, until IGC sold the Outlaws. Its too early to say, but it would appear the Renegades and Houston Outlaws are set to run together in 2020 Esports. ", "We're picking up a tank player who isn't scared of anything", "We'd like to welcome @shu_overwatch to the Outlaws! DALLAS, April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A budding esports rivalry will get a Texas -sized jolt of energy this May as the Dallas Fuel and the Houston Outlaws, two professional esports teams. San Francisco Shock - Liquipedia Overwatch Wiki Weve acquired @PELICAN_OW, the 2021 #OWL Rookie of the Year, via trade with the @ATLReign", "More news to share - we've signed free agent @ow_Ir1s for the 2022 season! But working with the @OutlawsOW it will be a new personal rivalry for me. ", -- Reuters and Field Level Media contributed to this report, Beasley Media Group purchases Houston Outlaws from Immortals Gaming Club, Insomniac Games at the forefront of the PlayStation 5's release, Microsoft's Phil Spencer on Xbox's new approach to gaming, The top 15 PlayStation 5 games to play on release, Dodgers' Cody Bellinger on World Series win and his appearance in the new Assassin's Creed, NBA 2K League bans 7 for gambling violations, NBA 2K League relocating main studio to Indy, Dual threat: Eagles' Scott now a pro gamer, too, Safety Vaccaro shifts focus from NFL to esports, A's Luzardo breaks pinkie playing video game, Cardinals QB Murray welcomed into FaZe Clan, Amazing feet: WR Jefferson's dance in Fortnite. "The acquisition of the Houston Outlaws significantly expands our growing esports platform," CEO Caroline Beasley said in a statement. [13] A 13 loss to the London Spitfire in Week 3 of Stage 4 officially eliminated the Outlaws from season playoff contention. So weve got one of the biggest fan bases in esports. ", "Welcome @lep_ow and @doge_ow to the best team in the 713", "Today we mutually agreed to part ways with @Piggy__OW. A: The entire leagues rosters turned upside down. Approximately 19 million consumers listen to Beasley radio stations weekly over-the-air, online and on smartphones and tablets, and millions regularly engage with the Companys brands and personalities through digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, text, apps and email. With the league's May 5th start date just under a month away, teams across the Overwatch League are beginning to lock in their rosters. Zieben later tweeted publicly at celebrities like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk to ask for investment in his cause, but he ultimately could not raise the money to complete either deal, sources told ESPN. Super excited for 2019! But we take care of everything for them all they do is play, play, play. EsportsHeaven 2022-04-13 04:00:06. The Outlaws, which has about 2.4 million followers on platforms such as Twitch, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, and have drawn as many as 375,000 viewers across social-media platforms such as YouTube and Twitch for matches, also ranked No. Infinite owns both the OpTic Gaming and Houston Outlaws brand, as well as owning or having owned brands such as Sector Six, GG Esports Academy and Triggerfish, amongst others. Placements reflect standings in the team's respective group and not the entire region. 2 in viewership. "The Houston Outlaws . ", "Let's announce a signing today, eh? A day after they met with a man who went missing as a teen, Houston Police officials further muddied the murky narrative surrounding the case that has captivated millions, confirming some rumors and declining to Houston Outlaws' Lori Burgess on building a brand and managing teams, Rudy Farias' mother will not be charged despite misleading cops, HISD removes 3 high school principals 1 week after job cuts, An unfortunate baseball trend is now plaguing the Astros, HISD teachers must decide by Friday whether to stay with district, Who would benefit from GOP accord on Texas property tax relief, Orbit brings Kleenex for fans booing Astros at All-Star Game, Kyle Tucker converts boos, but AL falls to NL in All-Star Game, Astros stars, wives walk the red carpet before the All-Star Game, Who's leading in the Houston mayoral election? Can you list the top facts and stats about Houston Outlaws? The Houston Outlaws will continue our historical dominance in esports and introduce a new meaning of 'community' to our fans in Texas. During the season, theyll train from 10:30 in the morning until 10:00 at night. Thank you to everyone that has been by our side. May 10th - KyKy is announced to have joined the Coaching staff. ", "My contract with outlaws wont be re-nenwed(at this time) and ive been given permission to explore all offers. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on Twitter @JohnnyChugs. ", "We are excited to welcome @HoChiLeeOW to the Outlaws! I'll always be an Outlaw at heart. #GreenWall #UpTheAnte", "The Houston Outlaws Sign T-Mobile as Official Sponsor for Overwatch League Esports Team", "Please give a warm welcome to the newest Outlaws coach, @KyKy! Houston Outlaws - Wikiwand Houston Outlaws (OW) Top 5 tournaments by Total Prize Pool. The Houston Outlaws are an American professional Overwatch esports team based in Houston, Texas.The Outlaws compete in the Overwatch League (OWL) as a member of the league's West region.. "The Houston Outlaws have a fantastic new ownership team, and we're excited to welcome the Beasley Media Group to the Overwatch League," said Pete Vlastelica, the OWL commissioner and president and CEO of Activision-Blizzard Esports. Houston Outlaws - esportstore.gg March 30th - ArHaN joins. Esports in Texas is very much a fixture in literally thousands of schools across the state now, which is a larger footprint than any other state in the U.S. A: Last season, we had seven, and for 2023 well have six. 3 Sources Timeline 2017 September 20th - Franchise is officially announced, as part of the final three franchises of the Inaugural Season of the Overwatch League October 31st - The branding and the roster of the Houston Outlaws is revealed. Beasley Broadcast Group also owns 47 FM radio stations and 18 AM radio stations in the United States. [Esports platform] Vanta has solidified partnerships with the Texas University Interscholastic League, the largest inter-school organization of its kind in the world, which provides extracurricular academic, athletic and recreational activities to schools statewide in Texas. [22] Houston lost to the Boston Uprising, 13, on September 3 in the first round of the play-ins, ending their season. #AnteUp", https://liquipedia.net/overwatch/index.php?title=Houston_Outlaws&oldid=751042, Executive Director of Marketing & Branding, Executive Director of Events & Strategic Alliances, September 20th - Franchise is officially announced, as part of the final three franchises of the, October 31st - The branding and the roster of the, September 7th - TD Wehle announces that he has joined the team as, January 18th - Jonathan Oh announces that he has joined the team as, August 7th - Chris DeAppolonio announces he has joined the team as, December 19th - Jeff Zajac joins the team as, April 21st - Michael White joins the team as, November 2nd - Adam Hobbs joins the team as. Houston Outlaws | LinkedIn After trading wins throughout the first four maps, the Outlaws won the match after taking map five. The Naples, Fla.-based company owns 61 radio stations and generated $241.4 million in revenue in 2021. Sale of Houston Outlaws reportedly in jeopardy - Gamereactor Ticket sales [to on-site events] are secondary drivers. The deal was finalized and announced in a press release from Beasley-owned esports show Checkpoint XD on November 14, 2019. This sport is very young most players are between 18 and 22, and its hard to maintain their position with the younger generation playing videogames from when they were 3 or 4 years old. List of Houston Outlaws players. . The Outlaws began their 2021 season on April 16 in the May Melee qualifiers, playing against in-state rival Dallas Fuel in the May Melee qualifiers. The team submitted an extension request, but it was denied by Blizzard. I would like to thank the players, staff and the fans for allowing me to tell the Outlaws story for season two. Compared to last year, this iteration of the Outlaws roster looks very different, with some players appearing to share similar roles on the team. Adam Fitch 15 November 2019 Immortals Gaming Club has sold Overwatch League franchise Houston Outlaws to Beasley Media Group. Fundraising so far, Here are the ten best beaches in Texas, according to Texans, Houston woman get 12 years for $1.9 false tax fraud scheme, Texas likely broke record for electricity demand on Wednesday, Two firms expand their footprint at prominent Houston skyscrapers, Higher emissions seen at low-producing Gulf platforms. These past few months have been an unforgettable experience. ", "We got another one for y'all. ", "as of today we're no longer with the houston @Outlaws & will be actively looking for content creator opportunities", "Thank you @Spree for being with the Houston Outlaws and our fans since the beginning. ", "We're excited to welcome @ow__Rapel to the Fuel! Whats the point of having a team if its mediocre? Houston Outlaws to be sold for $40 Million | Esportz Network Also read: #18 London Spitfire - #17 . Houston Outlaws acquired by Beasley Media Group [6] Houston went on to qualify for the Stage 1 playoffs but fell to the London Spitfire in the semifinals. Beasley Broadcast Group owns and operates 65 stations (47 FM and 18 AM) in 15 large- and mid-size markets in the United States. Originally, the Outlaws were established by OpTic Gaming and then acquired by Infinite Esports. By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Houston Outlaws was founded in 2017 and is based in Houston, Texas. Immortals Gaming Club currently owns the Houston Outlaws and agreed with Lee Zieben to close the deal towards the end of August. Zieben also wanted to purchase a Call of Duty League slot and acquire esports team eUnited, according to a report by the Esports Observer. Theres a tension in bringing in enough talent to be good enough to win big. [6] Several weeks later, on December 26, damage player Jeffrey "Blas" Tsang signed with the London Spitfire. May 4th - Houston Outlaws announce their new title sponsor, T-Mobile. There are always younger people coming in. The Outlaws began playing competitive Overwatch in the 2018 season . ", "Please give a warm welcome to the newest addition to our coaching staff, @DreamOverwatch! NAPLES, FLORIDA and HOUSTON, TEXAS . Our first year, we inherited a team that had players going on their third year, and they get cushy. Houston scouted many young talents from the Overwatch Contenders and even Collegiate Overwatch. all challenges, channeling its history and fight for independence to create a name and identity that is as large-and-in-charge as its hometown. 17 to No. [10] Houston signed two rookie tank players on December 4, Shin "PIGGY" Min-jun and Cho "JJANGGU" Myung-heum, both of whom played for Talon Esports in Overwatch Contenders the previous season. Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions, and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Organization ID Name Position Join Date Andy Miller: Andy Miller Owner 2017-07-12 : Brettbox: Brett Lautenbach President 2017-07-12 : bikeage: Jaime Cohenca Assistant General Manager 2017-07-12 : Thugnasty: Chris Chung General Manager 2018-05-07 : Crusty: NAPLES, FLORIDA and HOUSTON, TEXAS (November 14, 2019) Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) (Beasley or the Company), a multi-platform media company providing advertising and digital marketing solutions across the United States through its radio broadcast and digital operations, announced today that it acquired the Overwatch Leagues Houston Outlaws esports team from an affiliate of Immortals, LLC (d/b/a Immortals Gaming Club). Houston Outlaws | Overwatch Wiki | Fandom Ownership of the Houston Outlaws Overwatch League Team has changed hands. However, IGC had to sell the Outlaws because they already owned an Overwatch League team, the Los Angeles Valiant, and league rules forbid ownership to have claim to two teams in the OWL. Report: Houston Outlaws sold to real estate investor for $40 million Houston Outlaws OW (HOU) Team Overview and Viewers Statistics | Esports ", "#OutlawsNation, please welcome @MER1T_ow to H-Town! "Beasley is very excited to expand its operations to Houston, which is home to one of the largest esports fan bases in the US. Thats whats going to make it very exciting for the fan base. Houston Outlaws | Logopedia | Fandom The Houston Outlaws is an Overwatch League team representing the city of Houston, Texas. ", "Thank you @JJANGGU_OW for your huge shatters that shocked the world and for your infectious personality! The Outlaws compete in the Overwatch League (OWL) as a member of the league's West region. ", "I won't be continuing with the Outlaws for 2021. For this team's upcoming match schedule, visit this link. Earlier this year, Beasley invested in Renegades, which fields five esports squads, and the company produces a weekly syndicated esports lifestyle show, CheckpointXP. ", "Please welcome @Viol2t_OW to #OutlawsNation! Burgess, whose 20-plus years in publishing has included work for magazines and publishers such as The Hollywood Reporter, Conde Naste, Elle (owned by Chronicle parent Hearst Corp.), Mademoiselle and Seventeen, joined Beasley Broadcast Group in 2017 and was tasked with broadening the publicly traded radio-station owners digital presence. [14] Despite the strong Stage 3, Houston ended the season in 16th place with a 919 record. We have one returning player, and were bringing back a player we had two years ago. Houston Outlaws Announce Their 2022 Overwatch League Roster Originally, the Outlaws were established by OpTic Gaming and then acquired by Infinite Esports. The minimum player salary for Overwatch is close to $55,000 a year, and weve got players making well over $200,000. Beasley, in a press release announcing the acquisition, stated that the move "reflects the company's focus on premium esports programming and content." The Outlaws qualified for the West play-in tournament; however, they lost to the Washington Justice in the play-ins and did not qualify for the season playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. [12] However, the team lost to the Vancouver Titans, 03, in the quarterfinals. Key risks are described in our reports filed with the SEC including in our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. New to Shacknews? The Houston Outlaws are an American professional Overwatch esports team based in Houston, Texas. A: We compensate the players with salaries, a percentage of prize monies and we do everything possible to handle as many of the player needs as possible so they are able to live and breathe Overwatch. Harsha Bandi, who served as the team's head coach in the 2020 season, and Choi "Junkbuck" Jaewon served as the team's co-head coaches. The Houston Outlaws are an American professional Overwatch esports team based in Houston, Texas.The Outlaws compete in the Overwatch League (OWL) as a member of the league's West region.. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. [18], Prior to the start of the 2020 season, the Outlaws released head coach Kim "TaiRong" Tae-yeong;[19] the team former Vancouver Titans assistant coach Harsha Bandi as their new head coach. ", "#OutlawsNation, there's a new sheriff in town! Latest roster transaction: March 18, 2023. We do have revenue coming in from the league. The team is owned by Beasley Broadcast Group, an American radio broadcasting company. The team wrapped up Overwatch League Year 2 with a 9-19 record and a 16th place finish out of 20. Beasleys other investments in esports include Team Renegades (investment in April 2019), an esports organization consisting of five teams, based in Detroit, Michigan and CheckpointXP (acquired Fall of 2018), a weekly syndicated esports lifestyle show. Overwatch was created by globally acclaimed publisher Blizzard Entertainment (a division of Activision BlizzardNASDAQ: ATVI), whose iconic franchises have helped lay the foundations and push the boundaries of professional esports over the last 15 years. Overwatch League 2022 Playoffs Overwatch League 2022 Playoffs. Will leadership with the Beasley Group be enough to help Houston right the ship? In the 2022 Overwatch League season, the Outlaws have qualified for the season playoffs for the first time since they were first founded.
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