Blizzard are some busy people. Even while celebrating the Overwatch Anniversary with a special event, they've also made the new Horizon Lunar Colony map available on the PC public test region. First there was a teaser video to give a hint to what to expect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91nfDfnGCB0 Yep, that was where Winston grew up. He was raised with over … [Read more...]
Amazing Korean Overwatch Amateur Vansquad Scares Pros
South Korean Overwatch player Vansquad is inspiration for any of us without the time to turn Pro. In a world dominated by teenage stars playing full time, the skill of the 32-year-old isn't just amazingly good with McCree and Widowmaker. He also works at a regular full time job and has turned down various pro teams to just play for fun. Various Overwatch stat sites put him … [Read more...]
Is This The Best Overwatch MiniGame Ever?
Sometimes Overwatch players are capable of some beautiful genius. Obviously Blizzard has released a range of special events since the game was originally launched. But having seen this wonderful improvisation, we have to wonder - is this the best Overwatch MiniGame ever? Like many of humankinds greatest inventions, it's surprisingly simple. Celebrate summer with a quick game … [Read more...]
Cool Dad Acts Out Overwatch Emotes
There can't be an Overwatch player who hasn't tried to imitate their favourite characters. But we're not sure many have done it as well as when this cool dad acts out Overwatch emotes. The mix of pathos, emotion and the great use of props makes the video. Who knew mops, garden strimmers and nerf guns were all you need to become an Overwatch hero? OK, so juggling like Junkrat … [Read more...]
What Happens When Mercy and Sombra Swap Lines?
Ever wondered how it would sound if Mercy and Sombra swap lines in Overwatch? Well, your question has been answered. Carolina Ravassa, who supplies the voice acting for Sombra, happened to bump into Lucie Pohl, who does the same for Mercy. And having happened to run into each other in Soho in New York, they decided to try out the voice lines for each other. So if you want … [Read more...]
Speedrunning the Overwatch Hero Menu!
Tired of getting let down by team-mates in competitive Overwatch? Not keen on 1-on-1 Mystery Heroes? Then you could always take part in a new individual challenge for the Blizzard game. Speedrunning the Overwatch hero menu! That's right. Some players have created the challenge to drag your cursor all the way from left to right without touching any hero … [Read more...]
Overwatch 2016 Year in Review Developer Update Video
It's been a big year for Overwatch. Since launching in May, 2016, it's survived massive pre-release hype and attention. Having been incredibly well received by both fans and critics, it's become a top selling game and has already matched the kind of player numbers boasted by the likes of Call of Duty, hitting 20 million in October 2016. So you probably don't need an … [Read more...]
Activision launches eSports Division
Activision has launched a dedicated eSports division which will work across titles under both Activision and Blizzard. Heading up the new team will be chairman Steve Bornstein (former ESPN and NFL Network CEO), and senior vice president Mike Sepso (former MLG co-founder). The existing eSports teams who currently organise competition for the likes of Call of Duty, Starcraft … [Read more...]
Overwatch – How to Play Video for McCree
Overwatch is the new FPS from Blizzard Entertainment as they expand beyond World of Warcraft, and two videos have now been released focusing on some of the characters in the 6 vs 6 shooter. We've previously featured a How To Play video for Zarya, and here's one for the McCree character. … [Read more...]
Overwatch – How to Play Video for Zarya
Overwatch is the first person shooter being released by Blizzard Entertainment. Check out of the video below to see How To Play as Zarya, one of the 12 characters to be available in the game. Overwatch pits teams of 6 against each other, battling in various future Earth locations. Check out the other How To Play video released so far, featuring the McCree character. … [Read more...]