The Overwatch League Toronto Defiant announcement reveal was admittedly near and dear to my heart, as a Toronto native. Fans lined up outside Berkeley Church hours in advance, waiting for an opportunity to see the team that would represent their city. It’s the kind of esports spectacle that Toronto fans rarely get to bear witness to, and if the staff behind the Defiant get their way, it’s just the beginning.
Heroes Never Die sat down with Splyce co-founder Marty Strenczewilk after the reveal. Splyce, an established esports organization, will be working with OverActive Media to run the Defiant as they enter their first season of competition.