[ad_1] The organizers aim to play matches “when it’s safe and logically feasible,” and wants to keep them as close to the original schedule as possible. It added that it was looking at the “various options available,” although it didn’t say whether that meant online matches or something else altogether. It’s doubtful this will only […]
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‘Overwatch’ college esports series will award $40,000 in scholarships
[ad_1] The first Collegiate Clash is due to start in late March and will broadcast live on UMG’s Twitch channel. The notion of elevating college players isn’t completely novel. Epic is starting official Fortnite college circuits, for instance. However, this could be helpful for any student who’s hoping to compete in the Overwatch League or […]
Overwatch League cancels South Korean matches due to coronavirus
[ad_1] Blizzard will now need to find a place to place to host the league’s weeks five, six and seven games, with a specific schedule coming sometime in the future. The coronavirus outbreak has sent ripples throughout the tech and gaming industries. This week, Mobile World Congress was supposed to start. However, it was cancelled […]
Blizzard’s cancelled ‘StarCraft: Ghost’ leaks in playable form
[ad_1] This isn’t about to make you lament the game’s fate. It looks like standard third-party shooter fare from the early 2000s, just set in the StarCraft universe. You can use your arsenal (including a Ghost’s signature sniper rifle), environmental exploration and a little bit of stealth to help the Terrans survive. The title looks […]
Overwatch League moves matches to South Korea after coronavirus outbreak
[ad_1] A specific schedule is coming “soon,” but the league promised that this wouldn’t affect other Overwatch homestands in Washington, Florida and Atlanta. There are still questions about how well cancelling events helps limit the spread of viruses. However, the league might not have had much choice. Whether or not the threat of infections was […]
‘Gears of War’ boss Rod Fergusson leaves to take over ‘Diablo’
[ad_1] After 15 years of working on Gears of War games, The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson announced he’s leaving the Microsoft franchise to join Blizzard Entertainment. Starting in March, he’ll “oversee the Diablo franchise.” Fergusson has been a part of every Gears game released so far, dating back to his role as a producer […]
‘Overwatch’ will test weekly hero bans in competitive matches
[ad_1] Hero Pools will be in place for at least the next competitive season, which runs for two months starting in early March, and the design team will determine which heroes are available each week. Blizzard hopes Hero Pools will lead to players using a greater range of characters, though you’ll still be able to […]
‘Diablo IV’ team reveals early thoughts on dungeons, level caps
[ad_1] One interesting aspect is that Lead Systems Designer David Kim says the team is considering the choice between an infinite or finite leveling and experience system. One version he discussed has a level cap that gives way to a second experience system for players who want to go further into the game, acknowledging that […]
Colin Furze made a real version of Junkrat’s RIP-tire from ‘Overwatch’
[ad_1] Furze took the engine from a petrol-powered chainsaw and retrofitted it, with plenty of cunning, into the middle of a tyre. With some extra adornments and a remote control, the RIP-tire managed to cut a paint can and smash several panes of glass. Obviously, Furze breaks down how he made the device in the […]
After Math: It’s sequel season
[ad_1] We knew this was coming, what with the footage leaking earlier in the week. But Blizzard executives nevertheless took to the Blizzcon stage on Friday to confirm that, yes, its massively popular competitive shooter will soon have a successor. From what we saw in the trailer, players are in for a treat with 4-person […]