A European Overwatch group introduced right now that Matilda Smedius, the voice of Brigitte in Overwatch 2, is now a co-owner of the group because it embarks on a brand new journey for the Overwatch Champions Sequence.
For gamers who’ve lengthy been concerned within the aggressive Overwatch scene, Ex Oblivione must be a well-known identify. The European org has been a top-performing tier-two group since 2019 and has previously signed many notable names in Overwatch like Niclas “sHockWave” Jensen and Daniel “FunnyAstro” Hathaway, each of whom had lengthy tenures within the Overwatch League earlier than it dissolved final yr.
Smedius, 26, has been the voice actress for Brigitte for the reason that character’s introduction to the sport in 2018. Like Brigitte, Smedius is Swedish. She has additionally constructed a presence inside the Overwatch group alongside her ventures as a musician and YouTuber. That is her first notable position in an esports group.
With the rebirth of aggressive Overwatch through the OWCS, Ex Oblivione will bear an entire revamp, which incorporates bringing in Smedius as a co-owner alongside founder Kevin Hondijk and director of operations Vidyuth Manu. The group is predicted to compete within the OWCS and stated its new aggressive mannequin “marks a brand new turning level in Overwatch Esports, granting groups like Ex Oblivione extra visibility and alternative to make a mark by Overwatch Esports,” in keeping with a press launch.
Ex Oblivione has additionally dedicated to a brand new set of values, together with having a player-focused group and internet zero emissions with a deal with eco-conscious practices. An emphasis on a player-focused mannequin contains eliminating the concept of a cut-throat group surroundings, as a substitute specializing in the well-being of the group, together with gamers but additionally employees and followers.
Within the esports and gaming industries which have seen huge layoffs by each builders and group organizations alike, a brand new strategy that facilities round communities may very well be precisely what the business wants. The brand new OWCS additionally employs this mannequin, giving an opportunity for grassroots orgs to make an affect. As well as, Smedius’ presence with Ex Oblivione connects all features of esports, from voice actors to aggressive groups, to additional combine the group as one.
Whereas different voice actors in different video games have turn into more and more concerned in esports and gaming throughout quite a lot of titles, this step by Smedius to turn into not only a content material creator however a co-owner in an Overwatch group might ship ripples by the group.
