[ad_1] As expected, the game is a touched-up version of the original massively multiplayer game in its most refined form, around the “Drums of War” update from August 2006. That means no world-altering expansions or other major game mechanics that have appeared since then. While you’ll lose some of the creature comforts of the up-to-date […]
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‘Overwatch’ Workshop adds more custom options for heroes and modes
[ad_1] You’ll be able to set up games with new rules and win conditions, or adjust characters’ abilities and movements. Perhaps most excitingly, game director Jeff Kaplan said in a developer update video that “You could even prototype your own Overwatch hero using this system.” However, you won’t be able to edit maps. To help […]
‘Overwatch’ travels to Havana for its latest map
[ad_1] As ever in Escort maps, you’ll need to guide a payload (this time a truck of rum barrels) to a trio of checkpoints or prevent it from reaching the end to pick up a victory. The map follows a similar path to Storm Rising, starting at a car garage and winding through a rum […]
‘Overwatch’ endorsements reduced toxic behavior by 40 percent
[ad_1] The company even set up a server that helped it find out if players saw the endorsement system as responsible for the drop in hostile behavior, and the perception was “close” to reality, Miller said. This isn’t to say that Blizzard’s achievement is flawless. It’s not clear how many instances of toxic behavior there […]
Overwatch League teams will play in their home cities next season
[ad_1] The @overwatchleague is coming home – and away! Starting in 2020, all Overwatch League teams will be playing in their home cities. We’re super excited to see our original vision brought to life. Thanks to all of our fans for your amazing support! — Nate Nanzer (@natenanzer) March 15, 2019 Taking pro Overwatch players […]
‘Overwatch’ healer Baptiste debuts on March 19th
[ad_1] Baptiste, whose full name is Jean-Baptiste Augustin, is an ex-Talon medic who has fled to Haiti. The captain of his former team, who is sent to capture or kill him, details the healer’s traits in a personal log released by Overwatch. “I know better than to underestimate Baptiste. I helped train him myself, and […]
Windows 7’s first DirectX 12 game is ‘World of Warcraft’
[ad_1] Microsoft has tried to remain firm on the end of Windows 7’s lifecycle, which is scheduled to end in January 2020. Windows 7, first released in winter of 2009, is still a popular desktop OS for many PCs despite no longer being sold on new computers. According to Net Applications, Windows 7 still holds […]