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Overwatch 2 PvP Gameplay Next Week

Overwatch 2 PvP Gameplay Next Week

A two-hour stream is planned for next week, showcasing the PvP mode in Overwatch 2.

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Adrian Werner

May 12, 2021

Overwatch 2 PvP Gameplay Next Week
Blizzard Lost 29% of Playerbase in Just 3 Years

Blizzard Lost 29% of Playerbase in Just 3 Years

For three years, the number of people who regularly play Blizzard's games is steadily decreasing. However, the studio is increasingly efficient in earning money on those who have not yet abandoned its games.

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Adrian Werner

May 5, 2021

Blizzard Lost 29% of Playerbase in Just 3 Years
Another Key Dev Leaves Blizzard, Overwatch 2 Not in Danger

Another Key Dev Leaves Blizzard, Overwatch 2 Not in Danger

One of the veterans of Blizzard Entertainment, Jeff Kaplan, is leaving the company after 19 years. Overwatch's director did not explain his decision, but the game's sequel is said to be unaffect.

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Hubert Sledziewski

April 20, 2021

Another Key Dev Leaves Blizzard, Overwatch 2 Not in Danger
Nvidia's New Technology Cuts Lag in Overwatch by Up to 50%

Nvidia's New Technology Cuts Lag in Overwatch by Up to 50%

Overwatch players can test a new technology called Reflex. Created by Nvidia, the facility allows for reduction of system lag by up to 50 percent.

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Adrian Piotrowski

March 13, 2021

Nvidia's New Technology Cuts Lag in Overwatch by Up to 50%
New Info on Overwatch 2; PvP Changes, New Maps and Skills

New Info on Overwatch 2; PvP Changes, New Maps and Skills

During the panel dedicated to Overwatch 2 we learned a lot of new information about Blizzard's upcoming game. Two maps were shown, new passive hero skills and changes in game modes were revealed.

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Paul Musiolik

February 20, 2021

New Info on Overwatch 2; PvP Changes, New Maps and Skills
Former Overwatch Writer Is Creating a New “Multiplayer Character Action Game”

Former Overwatch Writer Is Creating a New “Multiplayer Character Action Game”

Blizzard’s ex-senior writer for Overwatch – Michael Chu – is reportedly working on an ambitious triple-A multiplayer title. And it won’t be an Overwatch reskin.

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Mathias Zulpo

February 14, 2021

Former Overwatch Writer Is Creating a New “Multiplayer Character Action Game”
Call of Duty as Role Model for Activision Blizzard's IPs

Call of Duty as Role Model for Activision Blizzard's IPs

Activision Blizzard intends to follow the pattern developed by Call of Duty when developing its other IPs. This means emphasis on premium content, mobile titles and free-to-play, among other things.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 5, 2021

Call of Duty as Role Model for Activision Blizzard's IPs
Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 No Sooner Than 2022

Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 No Sooner Than 2022

Activision announced that we shouldn't expect Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 this year. However, the refreshed version of a classic game is to be revealed soon. Many people are betting that it's a remake of Diablo 2.

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Adrian Werner

February 5, 2021

Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 No Sooner Than 2022
Overwatch 2 May Launch Only at the End of 2021

Overwatch 2 May Launch Only at the End of 2021

A new artbook may suggest that we will wait a lot longer what expected for Overwatch 2. There are many indications that the game will be released only at the end of next year.

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Adrian Werner

December 21, 2020

Overwatch 2 May Launch Only at the End of 2021

Echo Will be Overwatch's Next Playable Character

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the android Echo will be the next playable character to hit the popular online shooter Overwatch.

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Adrian Werner

March 19, 2020

Echo Will be Overwatch's Next Playable Character

Overwatch Writer Leaves Blizzard

Michael Chu has announced his departure from Blizzard Entertainment. The main screenwriter of the Overwatch series leaves the company after almost 20 years of work, but still wants to create stories for video games.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 12, 2020

Overwatch Writer Leaves Blizzard

Diablo and Overwatch Series on the Way; Call of Duty Adaptation Suspended

Nick van Dyk from Activision Blizzard Studios has somehow confirmed the existence of animated series under license from Diablo and Overwatch. Stefano Sollima, on the other hand, informed that the production of the Call of Duty series directed by him has been suspended and is no longer a priority for Activision.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 17, 2020

Diablo and Overwatch Series on the Way; Call of Duty Adaptation Suspended

Another Free Week of Overwatch Begins

Another free week of Overwatch has started. The popular hero-based online shooter from Blizzard can be tested on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One until December 4.

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Milosz Szubert

November 28, 2019

Another Free Week of Overwatch Begins

Sooner or Later, Overwatch 1 and 2 Will Have a Common Client

In a conversation with Kotaku journalists Jeff Kaplan noted that both parts of Overwatch will sooner or later be based on the same client. He also admitted that the continuation is the reason why the first game now receives less new content.

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Bart Swiatek

November 8, 2019

Sooner or Later, Overwatch 1 and 2 Will Have a Common Client

The Release Date of Overwatch 2 May Be Revealed a Year From Now

During BlizzCon 2019, Overwatch 2, the sequel to the online FPS, was announced. As it turns out, we'll have to wait for the launch of the title. Game director - Jeff Kaplan - admitted that the announcement of the game's release date may take place even during the next year's edition of the event.

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Agnes Adamus

November 4, 2019

The Release Date of Overwatch 2 May Be Revealed a Year From Now
Almost Two Hours of Gameplay From Overwatch 2

Almost Two Hours of Gameplay From Overwatch 2

An almost two-hour-long gameplay from Overwatch 2 has been released online, coming from BlizzCon and featuring PvP gameplay from Blizzard's new online shooter.

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Konrad Serafinski

November 3, 2019

Almost Two Hours of Gameplay From Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 on BlizzCon? Alleged Game Logo Surfaces

Overwatch 2 on BlizzCon? Alleged Game Logo Surfaces

If we believe the leaks, Blizzard Entertainment will announce Overwatch 2 during BlizzCon 2019. Graphics presenting the game logo have already appeared online.

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Adrian Werner

October 27, 2019

Overwatch 2 on BlizzCon? Alleged Game Logo Surfaces

Problems Between Blizzard and Nintendo Result in Overwatch Refunds?

There are reports on the web that Nintendo does not promote Overwatch - at least not in the USA. Some users also report problems with the game's availability in the eShop and the alleged possibility of refunds of the title. Is the case somehow related to the events in Hong Kong? Or is it just a simple misunderstanding?

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Bart Swiatek

October 17, 2019

Problems Between Blizzard and Nintendo Result in Overwatch Refunds?

Overwatch on Nintendo Switch Officially Announced

Nintendo has officially announced the Switch version of the online shooter Overwatch. Blizzard's game will be released on the mobile console on October 15, this year.

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Milosz Szubert

September 5, 2019

Overwatch on Nintendo Switch Officially Announced

Mod Brings Overwatch Characters to XCOM 2 as Units

Creator of the Overwatch Epic Collection mod transfered characters known from the Overwatch universe to XCOM 2. The modification introduces only cosmetic changes and does not affect the skills of the original units.

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Paul Wozniak

August 18, 2019

Mod Brings Overwatch Characters to XCOM 2 as Units