What is Pick-Ban? The Emergence of Tactical Warfare in Esports

Esports are a battle of wits. A grueling, mentally exhausting, emotionally taxing endeavor, where the difference between success and failure is often decided by your ability to outsmart your opponent.

But sometimes the battle can be won before it is even fought, and that can be seen in the pick-ban systems employed in many of today’s biggest competitive games.

Produced, Written & Hosted by: Josh Bury (@ThrownGauntlet)
Produced, Shot & Edited by: Miles Hackett (miles_hackett)

Production Assistance provided by: Sebastien Martin-Schultz (@wusomusic) & Dimitri Pascaluta (@DPascaluta)

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Tokido vs. Punk EVO 2017 Grand Finals

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XFL Moments

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Worst Halftime Football Stunt in History

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Rakaka.se DH Summer 07 – WTG dota

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LGD.sGty vs. EHOME

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CLG vs. EG Nautilus Pick

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sSumday Teemo Top | accidental pick LCK 2016

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Kwame Brown Drafted (2001 NBA Draft)

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Six Major Paris 2018 – EG vs. Rogue

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Six Major Paris 2018 – G2 vs. EG

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Lion Dominates Chalet

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The Overwatch League Grand Finals Are Here!

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