As part of today’s BlizzCon press conference, Blizzard unveiled a new Overwatch hero! Named “Ashe,” the new Overwatch hero is from the wild west — complete with a cowboy hat, and a repeater rifle! Watch the trailer below to see some of Ashe’s abilities which include being able to launch yourself into the air (just […]
One of the real joys of gaming is that it gives you a break from reality and immerses you in a whole different world for a few hours. There are no limits to what gaming can cover and this means that titles can be set around all kinds of fantastical environments. The incredible history and […]
With Sony announcing that it’s finally allowing cross-platform play starting with Fortnite, it’s understandable that most gamers are salivating at the thought of having their old — and upcoming — multiplayer games playable with the player base of the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch included. If you’re counting on cross-play for games like […]
Blizzard has released a new developer update for Overwatch, and it talks about some of the changes fans can expect in the Overwatch upcoming update to the game. Chief among these changes is that turret maker Torbjorn is getting a major rework! Instead of armor packs and the scrap system the dwarf has, he’s getting […]
With yesterday’s accidental announcement that Diablo III is headed to the Nintendo Switch, it’s only natural that some fans might be assuming that other Blizzard Entertainment titles will be making its way to Nintendo’s console-handheld hybrid. While there’s no definite answer whether we’ll be seeing an Overwatch Nintendo Switch edition anytime soon, at least Blizzard’s […]
Following news that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 won’t have a traditional single-player campaign and will, instead, have a reported battle royale mode, more Black Ops 4 multiplayer info has come to light, and it paints a vastly different picture than what franchise fans are used to. Twitter user Matt Harris who seems to […]
Blizzard Entertainment has an upcoming event for Overwatch fans, and this one will touch on the game’s story and lore a bit. Called Overwatch Retribution, it will be a new, time-limited PvE mission, which will go live this April 10-30 on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Similar to last year’s Uprising four-player event, […]
Have you ever wanted to not be in the same team as a griefer? Or maybe someone who doesn’t play with the same intensity as you in Overwatch? Rejoice! Blizzard is currently testing out an Overwatch avoid player feature in the PTR (Public Test Realm)! Blizzard posted the Overwatch patch notes for the PTR, and […]
The Overwatch Avoid As Teammate feature allows players to avoid being paired up with particularly useless or annoying users. The ability to “avoid” others is currently being tested on the Overwatch PTR, and following some tweaking to ensure it doesn’t have unfair impacts on matchmaking, should eventually hit live servers. Players who are avoided won’t be seen for seven days. […]
An Overwatch Brigitte nerf is in effect, a mere five days after the character was first made available. These changes can now be experienced on the Overwatch PTR. Here’s the full list of patch notes detailing the Overwatch Brigitte nerf, and other tweaks: Overwatch Brigitte Nerf: Patch Notes HERO UPDATES Brigitte Shield Bash Added a small delay before her shield drops […]
To celebrate the 20th StarCraft anniversary, Blizzard is having a “cross-franchise celebration.” Plays will find epic rewards available in StarCraft: Remastered, StarCraft II, Diablo III, Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, and Hearthstone. In addition to the rewards, Blizzard has posted a nostalgia-filled video, which can be watched below: Here’s the complete list of games and their StarCraft anniversary rewards: StarCraft: Remastered — Log in […]
Paladins vs Overwatch! Fight! While Blizzard’s reveal of the new Overwatch hero — Brigitte — might have been met with a lot of excitement and praise from fans, that sentiment doesn’t seem to be shared by the people at Hi-Rez Studios, the developers behind free-to-play hero shooter, Paladins. Over on Twitter, Hi-Rez Studios head honcho […]
After a ridiculous number of Overwatch Brigitte rumors circling the web, it’s good to finally see that Blizzard has now officially confirmed that Brigitte will indeed be the game’s next hero. Taking the 27th spot on the roster, Brigitte is primarily a Support character, who dabbles in the art of Tank. PC players with access to the […]
The new Overwatch 2.34 update patch notes have been revealed. They detail big balance changes that affect Doomfist, Mei, and Sombra. All players should note the tweaks, as they’ll no doubt cause a shift in the meta, and the strategies used against them. Overwatch 2.34 Update Patch Notes HERO UPDATES Doomfist Hand Cannon Ammo recovery rate increased […]
With rumors swirling about the new Overwatch hero, many fans have their theories about which character will join the roster as the 27th playable persona. Well, we can forget all about those rumors, as it looks like Brigitte Lindholm will indeed be the new hero. The Overwatch Japanese Twitter account accidentally tweeted the file location path instead of an actual […]
Blizzard is continuing to build hype before announcing the new Overwatch hero. Following the first tease, a letter from Torbjorn has been published, which details what happened during Operation White Dome, and how Reinhardt saved his life. The most curious thing about the letter is the mention of Torbjorn’s daughter, who we’re assuming to be Brigitte Lindholm. A common […]
Are you ready for a new Overwatch hero to come to the game? Ready or not, it seems Blizzard is set to introduce a new one soon! Over on Twitter, Blizzard posted an after-action report for operation “White Dome,” and there’s some interesting stuff in it. [DECLASSIFIED] After-Action Report: Operation “WHITE DOME” pic.twitter.com/fvnUQQEFDC — Overwatch […]
Free Overwatch for the weekend? Why not! If you’re maybe one of the five people in the world that still haven’t tried Blizzard’s hugely successful Overwatch, now’s your chance! A free Overwatch weekend, and it applies to all platforms (PS4, Xbox One, PC). Starting February 16, and running until February 19, the entire base game […]
The latest batch of Overwatch patch notes accompany the new update that is rolling out across all platforms. The main focus of the patch is nerfing Lucio for the featured Capture the Flag mode. Players should find that he is a lot less powerful, with wall riding now resulting in a dropped flag. Here’s the full list […]
Over on the Battle.net forums, Blizzard’s Geoff Goodman detailed some upcoming Overwatch balance changes. These will first be tested on the PTR and then, if deemed suitable for live servers, will roll out in a future patch. Here’s the full forum post, in which Goodman explains the Sombra changes: A few changes that are being worked […]