Blizzard has been working hard to ensure that the Overwatch League is by and large the best esports tournament in the world. And to their credit, they’re off to a great start. The matches are exciting, the merchandise is selling, people are viewing it and they’re getting great ratings. But, there’s more to success than just those things, there’s accountability. In the case of the League there’s accountability in regards to ensure that everyone follows the rules, and Blizzard has been doing good about keeping its players accountable.
Case and point, over the last few weeks, several players have been suspended or even fired because of various infractions. Well now, another player can be added to that list. Minseok ‘OGE’ Son of the Dallas Fuel, here’s the official statement for his suspension:
“As of today, the Dallas Fuel player Minseok ‘OGE’ Son is suspended for four matches for taking part in ‘account-boosting’ schemes during the summer of 2017,” Blizzard’s official ruling read.
As for the crime he committed, apparently, last year he decided to “boost” some accounts. For those unaware of the terms, “boosting” means logging into someone else’s account and using your abilities to get them to a higher level. Most times, this is done for money or other favors. But even if it wasn’t paid or bribed it’s still a violation of the rules of the game, and Blizzard is enforcing that here in the League.
Ironically, other Dallas Fuel teammates have been caught breaking the rules before, including former teammate Felix “xQx” Lengyel, who was suspended multiple times for slurs and inappropriate comments online. The team let him go after the second infraction. Another teammate was fined for using slurs during a Twitch stream.
Either way you look at it, the message is clear, don’t do anything untoward in Overwatch, Blizzard is watching you.
