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fromEngadget
2 days ago

Blizzard just made Overwatch's best mode much worse

The developers say they modified Mystery Heroes "to help keep the mode's casual pace intact while mitigating some of the more extreme pain points it's had in the past." Removing perks helps players clock what's going on a bit faster, but it diminishes the fun.
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fromKotaku
3 days ago

Overwatch's Switch 2 Version Literally Made Me Recoil With Disgust

Framerate significantly impacts gameplay experience, with 30fps on Switch 2 hindering performance compared to 60fps on other platforms.
#sierra
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
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Overwatch's Next Hero Comes With A Badass Grappling Hook (And Juicy Lore Opportunities)

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fromKotaku
3 days ago

Overwatch's New Hero Is So Strong She Kills Most Heroes Instantly

Sierra, the new DPS character, is perceived as too powerful, causing balance concerns among players due to her quick and devastating ultimate ability.
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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Overwatch's Next Hero Comes With A Badass Grappling Hook (And Juicy Lore Opportunities)

Overwatch introduces a new hero, Sierra, with unique abilities and a connection to the game's lore.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Overwatch's Next Hero Isn't Who Fans Thought She Was

Sierra, a new character with ties to the Deadlock Gang, will debut in season 2 with unique abilities and a significant role in the game's storyline.
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fromKotaku
5 days ago

Overwatch's Next Season Looks Dope Except For One Thing

Season 2 introduces a new hero, updated maps, and a Mythic Skin for Soldier: 76, but the skin's design disappoints fans.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Overwatch Never 'Nerfed Tracer's Butt,' Says Jeff Kaplan

Tracer, once the face of Overwatch, has faded in prominence, but her character design remains unchanged despite fan misconceptions about alterations.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Overwatch Reveals The Anran Redesign Fans Begged For

Blizzard updated Overwatch hero Anran's face to better reflect her personality and uniqueness before season 2 launch.
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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Overwatch April Fools' Event Throws Balance Out Again

Overwatch's April Fools' event introduces chaotic balance changes and new modes, including the 'Underwatch' event with unique hero modifications.
#blizzard
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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Overwatch Reveals Its Next Hero, We Probably Already Know Her

Blizzard will reveal a new hero named Frankie on April 8, 2026, linked to the ongoing Talon-centric story arc.
fromKotaku
10 months ago
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After Six Years, Overwatch 2 Finally Acknowledges Soldier: 76's Gay Ex-Boyfriend Again

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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Overwatch Reveals Its Next Hero, We Probably Already Know Her

Blizzard will reveal a new hero named Frankie on April 8, 2026, linked to the ongoing Talon-centric story arc.
fromKotaku
10 months ago
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After Six Years, Overwatch 2 Finally Acknowledges Soldier: 76's Gay Ex-Boyfriend Again

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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Overwatch Fans' Loyalty Bought By Jetpack Cat Cosmetics

Players switched allegiance to Overwatch to unlock Jetpack Cat cosmetics, flipping earlier Talon dominance and giving Overwatch a 59.42% lead.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch Fans Are A Bunch Of Disloyal Jerks

Many players are siding with Talon instead of Overwatch during the new lore-driven Splatfest-style event, provoking backlash from longtime Overwatch supporters.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch's Newest Damage Hero Turns The Game Into Halo

Emre's kit plays like a straightforward Soldier: 76-style hero with Halo-like grenades and abilities, making him a good entry pick for new players.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch Actor Supports Fan Campaign To Redesign Her Character

Because I think in her comic and the cinematic Elemental Kin, there was a precedent set by it. There was an unspoken promise that said, 'We are going to challenge the beauty standards plaguing-ransacking-media these days,' right? The ozempic-chic, the 'contour your nose, you have no nose, the tiniest nose,' and I think because of that precedence, people feel understandably let down.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Play These 6 Games While Watching The Super Bowl

Anime got more expensive, Ubisoft fired more people, and the bosses in charge of Build a Rocket Boy continued to be very weird. Blizzard revealed its ambitious plans to make Overwatch better than ever, including stripping the number two from it, and Nintendo tried to get people pumped for the Switch 2's next couple of months, but did a pretty poor job of it unless you're a JRPG sicko (complimentary).
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#blizzard-entertainment
fromEngadget
2 months ago
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Overwatch will drop the '2' as Jetpack Cat and four other heroes arrive on February 10

fromEngadget
2 months ago
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Overwatch will drop the '2' as Jetpack Cat and four other heroes arrive on February 10

#reign-of-talon
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch May Return To The Story Its Canceled Campaign Cut Short

Ramattra's storyline remains open despite current Reign of Talon focus on Vendetta and Talon's rise; the Omnic Crisis may be revisited later.
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch Heroes Like Mercy Get More Skins, Here's Why

Some heroes get more crossover cosmetics because their designs adapt more easily; improved pipelines and experience aim to expand skins for neglected heroes like Lúcio.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Overwatch 2 Drops The 2, Is Just Overwatch Again

"What we hope that this conveys to people is our path forward, which are these really big annual moments that almost feel like expansions," game director Aaron Keller said.
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fromGameSpot
7 months ago

Overwatch 2 Director Would "Love" To Do A TV Series

During a recent interview with GameSpot, Keller was asked about the potential of a large-scale Overwatch story along the lines of Netflix's Castlevania and Arcane adaptations. "The team would love to have something like that come out," said Keller. "You know, we're also fans of those shows and fans of those universes. To have something like that for Overwatch would be really, really cool. But I can't really discuss the plans for future stuff like that."
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#gaming
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fromKotaku
9 months ago

This Pride Month, Overwatch 2 Made Good On A Years-Old Promise

Overwatch's Pride Month celebration finally brought attention to Soldier: 76's identity as a gay character with meaningful in-game references.
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fromGameSpot
10 months ago

Best Games Like Overwatch To Be A Hero In 2025

Overwatch defined the hero shooter genre, establishing a model for future games with distinct characters and abilities.
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fromGameSpot
10 months ago

The Overwatch 2 X Street Fighter Collaboration Is "A Match Made In Heaven"

Overwatch collaborates with Street Fighter for unique character skins, enhancing the game's appeal and celebrating gaming culture.
The partnership emphasizes mutual respect and understanding in game design between Blizzard and Capcom.
#activision-blizzard
fromPolygon
11 months ago

Overwatch heroes are about to become mechs

As an example, we originally tried out Ana for Tallgeese since their weapons are similar, but it ended up not really working.
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fromPolygon
11 months ago

Marvel Rivals data-miners dig up secrets for the love of the game

"NetEase erased it in newer builds but it's still stuck in my head since Marvel Rivals is the 'Overwatch clone' for many people."
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