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IN CHARM’S WAY | It’s cheaper to buy this Overwatch 2 charm in real life than it is in the actual game

To make a point about Overwatch 2’s monetization techniques, one user has purchased a keyring charm for less money in the real world as it costs in-game.

Oct. 28, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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DON'T CALL SUPPORT | Overwatch 2 LC-208 console error: How to fix LC-208 error after Halloween Terror update

Since the most recent Overwatch 2 update dropped, players have been having trouble with server connection issues in Overwatch 2 – here's what you can do.

Oct. 27, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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BAPTISTE OF FIRE | Did you know one of Overwatch’s handiest PvE features can be enabled in Overwatch 2’s PvP?

If you played any of the seasonal events in the original Overwatch and enjoyed hearing when your teammates were offed, read this.

Oct. 26, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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the flame of error | As Overwatch 2's Halloween Terror event kicks off, fans can’t stop complaining about poor value

Back in the day, you'd get these Overwatch Halloween Terror events and all their themed loot boxes for free – now, it costs $40 for two skins.

Oct. 25, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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It's Got To Be Her | The best Overwatch 2 tank? All these pros say it’s Zarya

Players quite clearly favour the particle cannon-wielding beefcake.

Oct. 24, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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COME WHAT MEI | Someone has listed all the kinks of the Overwatch 2 heroes, and it’s probably horribly accurate

Ever wondered which of the Overwatch 2 heroes is into feet? What about being praised, or degraded? Well, wonder no more.

Oct. 24, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Bug Infestation | Overwatch 2 players point out that a particular Lucio skin can be seen through walls

Not exactly ideal.

Oct. 23, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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Let It All Out | UK competition regulator wants to know what you think about the Microsoft Activision deal

The UK's investigation over the deal continues.

Oct. 23, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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MILLIONS OF ANAS | Overwatch 2 attracted over 25 million players within 10 days of release

That's quite a sum.

Oct. 15, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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PAIN IN THE PASS | Overwatch 2 needs loot boxes

Yes, loot boxes are bad… but when they’re done well, the controversial system can work a lot better than whatever Overwatch 2 is doing with season passes.

Oct. 14, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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ashe it on | Your main is safe: No Overwatch 2 hero balance nerfs or buffs planned just yet, says Blizzard

No imminent changes to Overwatch 2 are coming – even though some players would probably like to see them.

Oct. 14, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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NO MERCY | Blizzard gives away Overwatch 2 Reaper skin and double XP weekends to make good for launch issues

I don’t know about you, but Blizzard will not be winning me over with a single Reaper skin.

Oct. 12, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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DUN DUN BOOP BOOP | Overwatch 2 is temporarily missing two heroes, and has been hit with more DDoS attacks

Bastion is unavailable, and Torbjörn is currently only available in Quick Play.

Oct. 11, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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NOW WHAT? | Blizzard has fixed an Overwatch 2 chat bug that caused players to make unexpected purchases

It's fixed now.

Oct. 8, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Hero to zero | Overwatch 2 is the latest in a long line of terrible game launches – and I’m not even talking about the queues

Console players unable to log in, discriminatory phone number-based sign-in policies, removed features, soulless art… it’s another service game nightmare launch!

Oct. 6, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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TEXT ADVENTURE | Blizzard will remove its controversial SMS Protect system from Overwatch 2, but only for OW1 players

Changes are due to go into effect on Friday, October 7.

Oct. 6, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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OVER WAITING | Overwatch 2 under "mass DDos attack" on launch, says Blizzard

The attacks, and server issues, have prolonged players waits to access the game.

Oct. 5, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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BECOME DRAGONKIND | World of Warcraft: Dragonflight expansion goes live on November 28

Here, there really be dragons.

Sept. 30, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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prerequisites | Players new to Overwatch 2 will have to grind 100 matches to unlock original characters

It's all part of the First Time User Experience.

Sept. 28, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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some need not apply | Diablo 4 will have a closed End Game beta in November, but it's only for a limited number of "experts"

Maybe you will have better luck being selected for the public beta in early 2023.

Sept. 20, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Demonic | Diablo 4 joins the leak train with over 50 minutes of footage appearing online

Quite the weekend, ey?

Sept. 19, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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a new hero | Overwatch 2 hero Kiriko announced alongside plenty of information on the Season One Battle Pass

Lots of stuff coming with the Battle Pass.

Sept. 15, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Watch Out | Overwatch 2's next hero leaks in an unfinished animated short

The newest hero's name also cropped up earlier this week.

Sept. 11, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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Something To Ponder | Diablo Immortal players are finding themselves with big in-game orb debt

Players have recently been purchasing the in-game currency through third-party vendors.

Sept. 4, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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assimilate | Diablo is turning into Call of Duty – and that sucks

Activision has gotten its grubby hands on Diablo, forever changing it.

Aug. 19, 2022 Sherif Saed

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all gone to hell | Blizzard is extremely keen to tell us how Diablo 4 isn't like Diablo Immortal

Blizzard is once again putting out statements about how Diablo 4 won't be pay-to-win, as Diablo Immortal continues to rake in the cash.

Aug. 19, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Merge baby merge | Overwatch players can now merge console and PC accounts in preparation for Overwatch 2's release

The next stage is not one overcoming the other, but a merge.

Aug. 17, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Cost Of A Banana | Blizzard says that $45 skin survey isn't "indicative of final pricing"

Prices apparently varied from person to person.

Aug. 8, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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What A World | Cancelled Warcraft point-and-click game gets a fanmade remaster six years in the making

The cancelled project first appeared online back in 2016.

Aug. 7, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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THREEBIE denied | Blizzard won't host a third Overwatch 2 beta test ahead of its October release

Third time isn't a charm.

Aug. 5, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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No WoW on the go | Blizzard and NetEase have canceled development on a World of Warcraft mobile game

It's been canned, apparently.

Aug. 3, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Our Survey Says | Overwatch 2 could have $45 skins, or instead you could use that money for anything else

A recent survey suggest a hefty price tag on skins might feature in the upcoming shooter.

July 31, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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hell and high profit | Like it or not, Diablo Immortal has raked in $100 million in 8 weeks

Blizzard may be a hotbed of controversy right now, but its latest mobile game, Diablo Immortal, is raking it in.

July 28, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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For the Horde | World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic arrives on September 26

Bring a fitting end to one of World of Warcraft’s most iconic villains.

July 26, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Even heroes retire | Continued development on Heroes of the Storm has ceased

The game is now in maintenance mode.

July 9, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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IMMORTAL CASH | Blizzard challenges criticism of Diablo Immortal microtransactions, says "vast majority" of players aren't spending money

Blizzard says despite criticisms, the game is rated highly and has over 100K user reviews.

July 7, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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TIE A YELLOW RIBBON | BlizzCon set to return in 2023

It's been three long years, do you still want me?

July 7, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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FLICK OF THE SWITCH | When Overwatch 2 releases in October it will replace the current live service game

The original Overwatch will be incorporated into the upcoming game.

June 23, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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BIG MONEY | Diablo Immortal earned $24 million during its first two weeks of availability

App Store and Google Play storefronts report almost equal spending.

June 18, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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cease and tristram | Diablo Immortal deserves to sink into oblivion, but I’m thankful it made me finally play Diablo 3 on console

If there’s any good to come out of the shameless Diablo Immortal, it would be that it convinced me to check out Diablo 3 on consoles.

June 17, 2022 Sherif Saed

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FUN STARTS OCT. 4 | Overwatch 2 will feature a Battle Pass, no Loot Boxes, a new hero every other season, more

Roadmap outlines what to expect for Seasons 1-2 and future plans.

June 16, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Nothing Micro Here | Diablo 4 seemingly won't have Diablo Immortal's scummy monetisation

Head of Diablo Rod Fergusson seemed to reassure fans that the game is built for PC and console in a recent tweet.

June 13, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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Bloody Hell | Diablo 4 gets a 2023 release date - reveals fifth class

Open world and end game content also shown off.

June 12, 2022 Jake Green

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Tracer Returns | Overwatch 2 launches into early access in October - reveals Junker Queen

Blizzard has also revealed a new character.

June 12, 2022 Jake Green

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Welcome to hell | The Diablo Immortal community is aflame with anger towards in-game purchases

It's getting heated as Diablo Immortal's microtransactions are causing macro frustration.

June 6, 2022 Connor Makar

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looks like hell | Diablo Immortal is a fitting farewell to Diablo 3’s divisive visual style

As we await Diablo 4 and prepare for the imminent launch of Immortal, let’s discuss why Diablo 3’s cartoony visual style faced criticism but ultimately prevailed.

June 1, 2022 Fran Ruiz