The latest character-led event is now live, with the Overwatch Baptiste's Reunion Challenge running until July 1st, 2019. It's similar to previous events for characters including Ana and D.Va which tie into the lore and short stories published about the Overwatch heroes. To coincide with the event, you can read a full short story about Baptiste called What You Left Behind, … [Read more...]
Overwatch Developer Update for June 2019
Game Director Jeff Kaplan outlines the Overwatch Developer Update for June 2019, which includes the new replays system, and the Overwatch League Replay Viewer. There is also discussion of the new short story for Baptiste, and the 'Baptiste's Reunion Challenge' event. And there is also some chate about recent balance and gameplay updates. Don’t own Overwatch yet? You … [Read more...]
Save on LEGO Overwatch Sets At Argos
One of the best things about Overwatch is the design and detail put into each character. So it's no surprise that the wide range of game-related merchandise is so popular. And it's good news if you fancy something brick based as there's a discount on LEGO Overwatch Sets at Argos right now. All six of the Lego Overwatch range are being discounted by 20% at the moment. Which … [Read more...]
Overwatch Anniversary Event 2019 Teaser Video
The annual Overwatch Anniversary event is back for 2019, and it's got a few changes this year. You've got until June 11th, to enjoy it, so check out some of the highlights in this Overwatch Anniversary Event 2019 teaser video. The schedule for the daily events is: Overwatch 2019 Anniversary Week One: Tuesday, May 21LucioballWednesday, May 22Junkenstein's … [Read more...]
Overwatch Introducing The Workshop Video
One of the latest features added to Overwatch is The Workshop. This simplified game scripting system allows you to go beyond what was previously possible in creating custom game modes. And here's an Overwatch Introducing The Workshop Video to explain more about the system. The short teaser contributions from Senior Software Engineer Dan Reed, and Lead Gameplay Engineer Keith … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss The D.Va’s Nano Cola Challenge Rewards
If you're a current or lapsed Overwatch fan who hasn't kept up with the latest news, you don't want to miss the D.Va's Nano Cola Challenge rewards available until September 10th, 2018. Following on from the release of the new Shooting Star animated character video and the Busan map from her hometown, everyone's favourite mech pilot has a new skin, player icon and sprays up for … [Read more...]
New D.Va Overwatch Animated Short Shooting Star
Alongside the arrival of the new Busan map, there's the new D.Va Overwatch animated short Shooting Star available now to enjoy. It's an origin story exploring the past of the South Korean gamer turned mech pilot. And shows more of a serious side to the teenage Hana Song before she teamed with the rest of the Overwatch heroes. It shows her fighting as part of the Mobile … [Read more...]
Overwatch: New Busan Control Map Preview Video
There's been some new content revealed for Overwatch as part of Blizzard's appearance at Gamescon 2018. And one of the big reveals has been a new location added to the Public Test Realm (PTR). But if you don't have access, or you're concentrating on the Summer Games, then you can check out the new Busan Control Map preview video to see what's on offer. Appropriately, the … [Read more...]
Overwatch Summer Games 2018 Skins And Details
It's hot and sunny, which means it's obviously time for the Overwatch Summer Games 2018 skins and details. Every year, we're treated to the apparent 'delights' of playing 3-on-3 Lucioball for 3 weeks. And our reward is the potential to get some sports-themed skins, emotes, highlight intros and sprays. This year is no different. For 2018, you get a total of 9 new skins, … [Read more...]
Pink Mercy Raises $12.7 Million For Breast Cancer Charity
Back in May, Blizzard launched an Overwatch campaign to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. And the Pink Mercy campaign has raised more than $12.7 million. That includes money raised with the limited edition Pink Mercy hero skin in-game, and T-shirts available through the Blizzard store designed by community artist VickiSigh. That's not including $130,000 … [Read more...]