Former
Overwatch Pro xQc's Drastic Change of Heart: 'The Future of Gaming'
Former Overwatch pro xQc had a rollercoaster of emotions while trying out Valve's new hero shooter, Deadlock. Initially describing the game as 'dogshit' during a rough game, he later did a complete 180, proclaiming it as 'the future of gaming.'
In a clip from his stream, xQc, known for his time with the Dallas Fuel Overwatch League team and Team Canada, struggled in a game, finding himself on the losing end and frustrated. Despite his teammate's optimism about the game, xQc expressed his frustration by labeling the game as 'dogshit' after facing a tough enemy player.
However, in another clip shared on the same day, xQc surprised many by recommending the game to a friend, praising Deadlock as 'the future of gaming' and emphasizing how enjoyable it was. This sudden change of heart left his friend puzzled, as xQc had previously criticized Deadlock as 'dead on arrival.'
As a seasoned League of Legends player, xQc's reaction to Deadlock may be attributed to the intense competition and frustrations that come with MOBA games. Just like in LoL, falling behind in Deadlock can make players feel helpless until a potential turnaround moment occurs.
The overall feedback on Deadlock in the esports community has been positive, with former FPS pro Shroud predicting its dominance and some players even considering shifting their focus from other games to Deadlock. Given Valve's history in shooters and esports, the game's potential success doesn't come as a surprise.