![Blur vs Split Second was Deep Impact vs Armageddon for mid-2000s arcade racers](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/PODFUM-copy.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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Overwatch Review: Cheers, Love. The Cavalry's Here
We dig into Blizzard's first foray into the first-person shooter genre.
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HARSH WELCOME Overwatch 2's Steam debut is big, but those user reviews are rough
Blizzard's first Steam game has been well received - in that people are playing it, but maybe not quite enjoying it.
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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.
![Blur vs Split Second was Deep Impact vs Armageddon for mid-2000s arcade racers](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/PODFUM-copy.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch 2's Steam debut is big, but those user reviews are rough](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-PachiMarchi.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
HARSH WELCOME | Overwatch 2's Steam debut is big, but those user reviews are rough
![Overwatch 2 director shares he wanted the shooter to return to its MMO origins](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tracer_EDNt7J5.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
It Was Destiny | Overwatch 2 director shares he wanted the shooter to return to its MMO origins
![Overwatch 2 changes to ranked is encouraging players to stop playing](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-tracer_EDNt7J5.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Noncompetitive | Overwatch 2 changes to ranked is encouraging players to stop playing
![Blizzard planning changes to Overwatch 2 Battle Passes with future seasons](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_rio_screens-(2).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
ON THE HORIZON | Blizzard planning changes to Overwatch 2 Battle Passes with future seasons
![Mastering Moira in Overwatch 2 made me the best support player I could be – and she could do the same for you](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Moira-OW2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
IRELAND ON THE TEAM | Mastering Moira in Overwatch 2 made me the best support player I could be – and she could do the same for you
![Blizzard is pulling some of its games from China due to contractual disagreement with NetEase](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/wow-battle-for-azeroth_cq0T3Wf.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
A SHAME FOR PLAYERS | Blizzard is pulling some of its games from China due to contractual disagreement with NetEase
![Overwatch 2 is getting a new tank in December named Ramattra](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2_As3qWA6.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
A NEW TANK | Overwatch 2 is getting a new tank in December named Ramattra
![Reddit Overwatch 2 poster expresses malcontent by turning original game's disc into pizza cutter](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-pizza.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
DEFEND THE (CAL)ZONE | Reddit Overwatch 2 poster expresses malcontent by turning original game's disc into pizza cutter
![Overwatch 2: Mei is the third hero to be removed from the game thanks to bugs](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Mei-Overwatch-2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
MEI DAY ALERT | Overwatch 2: Mei is the third hero to be removed from the game thanks to bugs
![Overwatch 2’s Wrath of the Bride excites me for the game’s future, but monetisation issues remain rampant](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Halloween-Terror-Overwatch-2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
BRIDE & PREJUDICE | Overwatch 2’s Wrath of the Bride excites me for the game’s future, but monetisation issues remain rampant
![It’s cheaper to buy this Overwatch 2 charm in real life than it is in the actual game](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Pachimari-Overwatch-2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
IN CHARM’S WAY | It’s cheaper to buy this Overwatch 2 charm in real life than it is in the actual game
![Overwatch 2 LC-208 console error: How to fix LC-208 error after Halloween Terror update](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-LC-208.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
DON'T CALL SUPPORT | Overwatch 2 LC-208 console error: How to fix LC-208 error after Halloween Terror update
![Did you know one of Overwatch’s handiest PvE features can be enabled in Overwatch 2’s PvP?](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Lucio-Overwatch.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
BAPTISTE OF FIRE | Did you know one of Overwatch’s handiest PvE features can be enabled in Overwatch 2’s PvP?
![Someone has listed all the kinks of the Overwatch 2 heroes, and it’s probably horribly accurate](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-hero-kinks.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
COME WHAT MEI | Someone has listed all the kinks of the Overwatch 2 heroes, and it’s probably horribly accurate
![Overwatch 2 attracted over 25 million players within 10 days of release](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-ana_1uDYbdz.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
MILLIONS OF ANAS | Overwatch 2 attracted over 25 million players within 10 days of release
![Overwatch 2 needs loot boxes](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-loot-box.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
PAIN IN THE PASS | Overwatch 2 needs loot boxes
![Blizzard gives away Overwatch 2 Reaper skin and double XP weekends to make good for launch issues](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-Reaper-Skin-(1).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
NO MERCY | Blizzard gives away Overwatch 2 Reaper skin and double XP weekends to make good for launch issues
![Blizzard has fixed an Overwatch 2 chat bug that caused players to make unexpected purchases](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2-(2).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
NOW WHAT? | Blizzard has fixed an Overwatch 2 chat bug that caused players to make unexpected purchases
![Blizzard will remove its controversial SMS Protect system from Overwatch 2, but only for OW1 players](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-Asset-2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
TEXT ADVENTURE | Blizzard will remove its controversial SMS Protect system from Overwatch 2, but only for OW1 players
![Overwatch 2 under "mass DDos attack" on launch, says Blizzard](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Overwatch-2-Asset.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
OVER WAITING | Overwatch 2 under "mass DDos attack" on launch, says Blizzard
![Players new to Overwatch 2 will have to grind 100 matches to unlock original characters](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2-kiriko-(6).png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
prerequisites | Players new to Overwatch 2 will have to grind 100 matches to unlock original characters
![Overwatch 2 hero Kiriko announced alongside plenty of information on the Season One Battle Pass](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-2_tmjvuoS.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
a new hero | Overwatch 2 hero Kiriko announced alongside plenty of information on the Season One Battle Pass
![Call of Duty, Diablo, and Overwatch will come to Game Pass](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/call_of_duty_modern_warfare_2_060822-(2)_ziVC6Lw.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
BIG GAMES | Call of Duty, Diablo, and Overwatch will come to Game Pass
![Overwatch players can now merge console and PC accounts in preparation for Overwatch 2's release](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_key_art_01.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Merge baby merge | Overwatch players can now merge console and PC accounts in preparation for Overwatch 2's release
![Blizzard says that $45 skin survey isn't "indicative of final pricing"](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2-(4).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Cost Of A Banana | Blizzard says that $45 skin survey isn't "indicative of final pricing"
![Blizzard won't host a third Overwatch 2 beta test ahead of its October release](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_junker_queen-(10).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
THREEBIE denied | Blizzard won't host a third Overwatch 2 beta test ahead of its October release
![Overwatch 2 could have $45 skins, or instead you could use that money for anything else](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2-(3).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Our Survey Says | Overwatch 2 could have $45 skins, or instead you could use that money for anything else
![When Overwatch 2 releases in October it will replace the current live service game](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_junker_queen-(10).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
FLICK OF THE SWITCH | When Overwatch 2 releases in October it will replace the current live service game
![Overwatch 2 will feature a Battle Pass, no Loot Boxes, a new hero every other season, more](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2-(5).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
FUN STARTS OCT. 4 | Overwatch 2 will feature a Battle Pass, no Loot Boxes, a new hero every other season, more
![Overwatch 2 beta to receive Support Hero changes, new maps, additional characters, and more](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_key_art_03.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
THE BETA GOES ON | Overwatch 2 beta to receive Support Hero changes, new maps, additional characters, and more
![Doomfist and Orisa getting considerable reworks in Overwatch 2 and changes are coming to two other heroes](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_doomfist.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Ch-ch-changes | Doomfist and Orisa getting considerable reworks in Overwatch 2 and changes are coming to two other heroes
![Overwatch 2 PvP closed beta set for April 26](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_tracer_still.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
BE SURE TO opt-in | Overwatch 2 PvP closed beta set for April 26
![Here are the big Activision Blizzard games that could be coming to Xbox Game Pass](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/spyro_reignited_trilogy_official_screen_7.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
slay the spyro | Here are the big Activision Blizzard games that could be coming to Xbox Game Pass
![LEGO delays release of Overwatch 2 set as it reviews its partnership with Activision Blizzard](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/lego_overwatch_2_titan_01.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
LEGO WILL WAIT | LEGO delays release of Overwatch 2 set as it reviews its partnership with Activision Blizzard
![You've got just over a week to change your Battle.net name for free](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_mccree_01.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
every cole a goal | You've got just over a week to change your Battle.net name for free
![Overwatch’s McCree gets a name change next week](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/mccree_05.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
A New Name | Overwatch’s McCree gets a name change next week
![Overwatch 2's Sombra rework includes hack changes and new abilities](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/sombra_overwatch.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
hack mentality | Overwatch 2's Sombra rework includes hack changes and new abilities
![Overwatch 2's executive producer set to leave Activision Blizzard](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_rio_stills-6.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
prodigal sonny | Overwatch 2's executive producer set to leave Activision Blizzard
![Overwatch is changing McCree's name](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_mccree.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
it's high time | Overwatch is changing McCree's name
![Coca-Cola, Kellogg, and State Farm are pulling back from the Overwatch League](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_league_xwc4GuL.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Battle.net Summer Sale features multiplayer games for up to 50 percent off](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-discountedd.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch 2 on Switch may come with some technical 'compromises', says Blizzard](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_tracer_still.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch, Saints Row 4, and Vermintide 2 are free to play on Xbox this weekend](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_ashe_deadlock_challenge.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch cross-play is now live between PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-dva_gnry7ps.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Cross-Play is coming to Overwatch](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch-switch-deal-vg.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch 2 will get a beta, and maybe even a ping system](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_rio_stills-7.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch 2 makes huge changes to PvP - 5v5 instead of 6v6, and one tank per team](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_still_large.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Overwatch 2 PvP reveal stream - watch it right here](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_2_tracer_still.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Blizzard is showing off 2 hours of Overwatch 2 PvP next week](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/overwatch_echo-4.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)