What to watch in esports: $100,000 'Overwatch' tournament charges onward
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Some great events are taking place this weekend and next week, including the conclusion of the biggest annual speedrunning event in the world -- Awesome Games Done Quick -- and the end of group stages in the $100,000 Overwatch Winter Premiere.
Check out what's going down in competitive gaming this weekend and next week below:
Speedrunning — Awesome Games Done Quick 2017
When: Running nonstop until Sunday at 12:37 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Where to watch: Twitch
The biggest charity speedrunning event in the world, which supports the Prevent Cancer Foundation, is wrapping up its seven-day gaming marathon this weekend. At Awesome Games Done Quick 2017, the fastest gamers in the world are playing over 170 games start to finish, exploiting glitches to beat games in mere minutes or racing through to get 100 percent completion as fast as humanly possible. You can check out the full schedule of games, or cherry pick from our list of favorites.
Overwatch — Overwatch Winter Premiere
When: Tuesday through Thursday, times to be determined.
Where to watch: Twitch
The $100,000 Overwatch Winter Premiere is heading into its second group phase, where six teams are competing for four spots in the playoffs. The teams left in the tournament are top-seeded Immortals, with a 6-1 record, Kungarna, Team Liquid, Renegades, Luminosity Gaming and CompLexity Gaming.
