Update: It’s official, Overwatch is coming to Nintendo Switch, and you won’t have to wait long. Blizzard’s online shooter is coming to the home-handheld hybrid on October 15, and it will even support motion controls for controlling Junkrat’s tire, Wrecking Ball’s ball, and even Widowmaker’s scope. Original story: After an …
Read More »Overwatchs new Workshop lets players prototype new heroes and make strange game modes
In a surprise reveal, Blizzard has just announced the Overwatch Workshop (opens in new tab), which lets players use custom scripting to further customize their own game modes or even design their own heroes. Game designer Jeff “Papa Jeff” Kaplan breaks down the Workshop in the developer update video above, …
Read More »Overwatch short story confirms Soldier 76 likes guys and thats rad
Overwatch (opens in new tab) expands its roster with new heroes a few times a year, but sometimes it’s just as exciting to learn more about one that’s been here from the start. A new short story from Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu is our first real look at the …
Read More »Overwatchs Wrecking Ball, AKA Hammond, is live and Twitch Prime members get a headstart on his loot
Overwatch (opens in new tab)’s new hero Wrecking Ball, AKA Hammond (opens in new tab) the hyperintelligent and totally adorable hamster, is now live on all platforms. Usually a new hero being added to Overwatch means you’ll either spend weeks grinding out loot boxes, hoping for drops you can use …
Read More »Holy hamster balls, Overwatch has been teasing this devious new hero for more than a year
Update: Blizzard has revealed the new Overwatch hero’s name is Wrecking Ball, but yep, that’s definitely Hammond. Check out this origin story video to find out more. The next hero for Overwatch has been confirmed, and it’s almost definitely not what you were expecting. Unless you were expecting a hyper-intelligent …
Read More »Overwatch Blizzard World map release date: January 23
A new map and loot box items are coming to Overwatch (opens in new tab) next Tuesday, January 23, according to the game’s official Twitter account (opens in new tab). This isn’t just any map and collection of skins though – this time it’s all about the studio that makes …
Read More »This weeks Overwatch news: Doomfist in Minecraft is AMAZING, plus new comics and some incredible plays
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 »This weeks Overwatch news: Roadhogs nerf, BlizzCon tickets and when to open lootboxes
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 »Look at the new stuff coming in Overwatchs Anniversary event, including DANCES
New maps and skins are great, but the Overwatch (opens in new tab) Anniversary Event understands what loyal players really want: more dancing. Blizzard has been disseminating teases for the new goodies coming with its upcoming in-game celebration and the new dance emotes are the most exciting of all, obviously. …
Read More »Overwatch emotes re-enacted by a suburban dad are the best thing youll see all day
Ever wanted to watch an older man act out your favorite emotes from Overwatch (opens in new tab) using an arsenal of Nerf guns and household items? That’s a strange thing to carry a torch for but, you know what? You’re in luck. The same father-son duo that brought us …
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