Thursday has lots to offer, and I’m not just talking about the special deal your local buffalo wings place does. To make sure you’re getting the spiciest news from the world of entertainment, we’ve sifted out the filler and brought you all the killer. Welcome back to Westworld There …
Read More »Microtransactions and loot boxes in video games – are they pure greed or a modern necessity?
So you’ve bought a full-price game, only to discover that it has the cheek to ask you to spend more money on loot boxes (opens in new tab) / extra characters / nice hats. The outrage! The sheer indignity of it all! HOW DARE THAT GREEDY PUBLISHER ASK ME TO …
Read More »Destiny 2s Iron Banner has an Overwatch Easter egg
A fun little Destiny 2 (opens in new tab) Easter egg pays tribute everyone’s favorite Overwatch (opens in new tab) edgelord. Reddit (opens in new tab) user crissyronaldo92 noticed that one of the things Lord Saladin can say to you when you get the “We Ran Out Of Medals” medal …
Read More »Overwatch Halloween Terror 2017 begins October 10, come get your first peek at some new skins
Any time a holiday approaches, Overwatch (opens in new tab) fans get antsy; any excuse for new character skins! Thankfully, players won’t have to wait much longer before they’ll see heroes like McCree, Reaper, and others dressed up in their most spook-tacular outfits for Overwatch Halloween Terror 2017. The special …
Read More »This weeks Overwatch news: grief reporting improvements and pro player salaries
Overwatch is a truly dynamic game, which means there’s always something new going on behind the scenes or in the community. Each week, we’ll have a round-up of the latest game news. That might be balance notes, character rumors, esports announcements, or just unmissably funny gifs. Here’s what Overwatch fans …
Read More »Overwatch’s Arcade – the best way to get good and earn more loot boxes
At BlizzCon 2016, Overwatch Game Director Jeff Kaplan introduced plans for the Arcade. This change created a hub for the team shooter’s offbeat game modes. Most Overwatch players spend a lot of time playing Quick Play or Competitive matches, which put the focus strictly on top-level play. It’s all about …
Read More »Overwatch, Orisa, and cool tanks
Character fantasy has always been one of Blizzard’s best design strengths. Across all of its titles, from the nimble demon hunters of Diablo to the element-wielding shamans in World of Warcraft, the Blizzard teams have an uncanny ability to put you into not just the shoes, but also the body …
Read More »18 signs you’re playing too much Overwatch
This is an intervention. Yes, Overwatch is one of the most fun and delightful team-based shooters to grace our consoles in years. But it’s important to set some boundaries. With a game this prone to delivering zany moments and last-minute victories, it’s easy for “Just one or two matches” to …
Read More »Here are the skins, modes, and changes in Overwatchs Year of the Rooster update
Overwatch (opens in new tab)‘s Lunar New Year event – AKA Year of the Rooster – is now live. And you know what that means: skins, skins, and more skins. Oh, and a new Brawl mode and a few balance updates. Before we dive in though, let’s take a look …
Read More »Terry Crews wants to voice Overwatchs Doomfist and Twitter has said YES, PLEASE GOD YES
Alright Overwatch (opens in new tab) fans, it’s time for you to flex your muscles like the godly Terry Crews, as he’s enlisted your help to have him voice what’s rumoured to be Overwatch’s newest character: Doomfist. Crews visited the Overwatch HQ (opens in new tab) in December and it’s …
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