If you’re looking for games like Overwatch, stop searching, you’ve found the list. We’ve got a collection of hero shooters, traditional shooters, and co-op heavy games right here that will help make the wait for Overwatch 2 a little less painful. Blizzard’s hero shooter boasts a colorful cast of playable …
Read More »Overwatch 2 fans think a beta is imminent after a substantial dev update
An Overwatch 2 beta could be on its way if susbstantial dev update is anything to go by. As spotted by @Helba_The_AI (opens in new tab) on Twitter (via BlizzTrack (opens in new tab)), it looks as if Blizzard may be preparing to release a beta version of Overwatch 2. …
Read More »More Overwatch, Warcraft, and Diablo news coming soon says Blizzard leader
Blizzard leader Mike Ybarra has said fans can expect to hear more on Overwatch, Warcraft, and Diablo “over the coming weeks.” In a tweet (opens in new tab), the Ybarra said: “Blizzard is a big studio and we have talented and growing teams supporting live games as well. Over the …
Read More »Overwatch 2 delays were due to Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick, says producer
An Overwatch 2 producer has blamed Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick for the game’s ongoing delays. In the two tweets below, Overwatch 2 producer Tracy Kennedy outlined how CEO Kotick would “shove” development projects for Overwatch 1 on the Overwatch 2 team, requiring developers to work overtime. Kennedy also says …
Read More »Past Activision Blizzard games will stay on PlayStation platforms after acquisition
Activision Blizzard won’t remove past games from PlayStation platforms once it’s acquired by Microsoft. The company stated as much just yesterday on January 19, in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (opens in new tab) (via VGC (opens in new tab)). “We will honor all existing commitments …
Read More »Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2021 skins and modes revealed
Overwatch Winter Wonderland is back for 2021, ringing in another year of festivities full of seasonal game modes and skins to collect. The latest iteration of the holiday event is now live, and it’s set to run through January 6, 2022. Weekly challenges will reward players for winning nine games …
Read More »Activision Blizzard lawsuit and investigations explained
Since the news of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit broke on July 21, the gaming world has been rocked by the allegations made in the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s (DFEH) investigation into the publisher. Content warning: the following article will discuss matters relating to sexual harassment and suicide. …
Read More »Overwatch hero McCree new name revealed, and the change is in-game canon
Overwatch has officially revealed McCree’s new name, and curiously, the studio made the switch part of the character’s story. The new name is Cole Cassidy, and the reformed cowboy hits Overwatch on Tuesday, October 26. “The first thing a renegade loses is their name, and this one gave up his …
Read More »Activision Blizzard settles with EEOC and will pay $18million to “eligible claimants”
Activision Blizzard has announced it’ll pay $18 million to “eligible claimants” in an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The news has come via a press release on Activision Blizzard’s investor portal (opens in new tab), which outlines the agreement that the company has come to with the …
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