[ad_1] You’ll be able to rewatch your ten most recent matches, though the replays will reset whenever there’s a new patch, just as with highlights. You can observe from another player’s perspective, a third-person view or a free-floating camera, and speed up or slow down the action as you desire. You’ll also be able to […]
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‘Overwatch’ third anniversary event kicks off May 21st
[ad_1] Blizzard is holding its third Overwatch anniversary event on May 21st, and this year the focus appears to be on welcoming in as many as people as possible. The occasion will revive many seasonal cosmetics, Arcade brawls, emotes and skins, but it’ll also include a week-long free trial (until May 28th) to give you […]
The first five ‘Call of Duty’ esports teams include New York and Paris
[ad_1] New York’s Sterling.VC, Toronto’s OverActive Media, Paris’ c0ntact Gaming LLC, Dallas’ Envy Gaming and Atlanta’s Atlanta Esports Ventures are the first five franchisees, all of which already have Overwatch League teams. The city-based team system for the esports league was announced back in February, amid a restructuring effort that saw 8 percent of its […]
‘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 […]
ESPN’s college esports show debuts tonight at 9 PM ET
[ad_1] The line between esports and other competitions continues to blur, and the latest sign is a new show from ESPN that’s about to air. College Esports Championship: Countdown will run every week, starting tonight at 9 PM ET. It’s all leading up to the very first ESPN Collegiate Esports Championship (CEC) in May, as […]
‘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 […]