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A third-person mode and the return of the loot boxes: these are the new features of season 15 of Overwatch 2

It seems unbelievable, but Season 15 of Overwatch is already here. Blizzard Entertainment has announced exciting new features for Overwatch 2, especially for this Season 15, which will be released on February 18. The introduction of a new third-person gameplay mode promises to offer players a different and more immersive perspective when facing their opponents. The thrill of opening loot boxes hoping for your favorite skin. In addition, unique advantages have been introduced for the heroes, allowing players to further customize their experience and enhance their strategies during matches. These […]

It seems unbelievable, but Season 15 of Overwatch is already here. Blizzard Entertainment has announced exciting new features for Overwatch 2, especially for this Season 15, which will be released on February 18. The introduction of a new third-person game mode promises to offer players a different and more immersive perspective when facing their opponents.

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The excitement with which you opened the loot boxes waiting for your favorite skin

In addition, unique advantages have been introduced for the heroes, which will allow players to further customize their experience and enhance their strategies during matches. These additions have generated great interest among the gaming community and critics.

The return of loot boxes has been one of the most discussed aspects of this announcement. According to the press release, players will be able to earn various cosmetic rewards through these boxes, which will be available through weekly rewards and special events. However, after their initial removal at the launch of Overwatch 2, the developers have opted for a more transparent approach regarding the probabilities of obtaining items, ensuring that each box provides at least one Rare item and concrete promises of obtaining Epic and Legendary items in successive batches.

It is important to highlight that, although the loot box system offers more clarity, obtaining items in Overwatch 2 is more limited compared to its predecessor. This has generated criticism, as there have been reports of fewer free rewards available for players, which contrasts with the Overwatch experience, where many were able to obtain a variety of skins at no cost.

As the community prepares for Season 5, expectations are high, and many are wondering if these new features will be enough to revitalize interest in the game, especially with the uncertainty about how Blizzard will innovate in the near future.

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The next Overwatch event will make us relive the classic experience… And Mercy's OP.

The Moth Meta, one of the most controversial periods in Overwatch history, returns to Overwatch Classic from February 4 to 18, allowing players to relive the 6v6 experience in its old format. This return has generated both excitement and skepticism among the player community, especially due to Mercy’s prominent role. Because Mercy is not only a guardian angel who heals, but she can also quickly resurrect players with a cooldown on her resurrections and the ability to revive two team members with her […]

The Moth Meta, one of the most controversial periods in Overwatch history, returns to Overwatch Classic from February 4 to 18, allowing players to relive the 6v6 experience in its old format. This return has generated both excitement and skepticism among the player community, especially due to the prominent role of Mercy. Because Mercy is not only a guardian angel who heals, but she can also quickly resurrect players with a cooldown on her resurrections and the ability to revive two team members with her ultimate, which lasts 20 seconds.

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Put a Mercy in Your Life

The inclusion of Mercy in this meta is no small feat, as her resurrection ability often unbalances matches, making her an almost essential figure in every team, and of course, heavily criticized by many. This was highlighted by the developers through the official Overwatch X account, recalling the experience of a game where Mercy’s presence determined success or failure. Alongside Mercy, it will also be possible to play with Doomfist as a DPS hero and Orisa, who returns with her Shield Generator and the gravitational energy sphere.

Despite the nostalgia that Overwatch Classic brings, some players reflect that the gameplay in the current 5v5 format has improved compared to the past. The Moth Meta can cause frustration because an overpowered hero can make eliminations redundant, notes an analyst, reflecting the concerns of many about the game’s balance during this period.

The community is divided, with some celebrating the arrival of this classic state and others expressing concern about the chaos that may arise. As the start date approaches, the question remains whether players will be able to enjoy without the Moth Meta overshadowing their strategic skills.

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Overwatch 2 promises revolutionary changes and the community erupts, is 6v6 coming back?

Blizzard has announced that Overwatch 2 will receive “revolutionary changes” later this year, although the exact nature of these modifications is still unknown. To detail the updates, the company will hold a livestream titled Overwatch 2 Spotlight on February 12. This broadcast will also showcase new heroes and maps that will be added to the game throughout the year. Is the return of the classic 6v6 that we have been eagerly awaiting here? Recently, Blizzard has been experimenting with a 6v6 format, similar to the original Overwatch, due to community reactions following the transition to a […]

Blizzard has announced that Overwatch 2 will receive “revolutionary changes” later this year, although the exact nature of these modifications is still unknown. To detail the updates, the company will hold a livestream titled Overwatch 2 Spotlight on February 12. This broadcast will also showcase new heroes and maps that will be added to the game throughout the year.

Is the Return of the Classic 6v6 We’ve Been Waiting for Here?

In recent times, Blizzard has been experimenting with a 6v6 format, similar to the original Overwatch, due to community reactions following the transition to a 5v5 format. While there is no confirmation that this change will be part of the updates, there is a possibility that the return to 6v6 will be discussed during the livestream.

The most recent season of Overwatch 2 introduced Hazard, a new tank hero, and a crossover with the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which has reignited players’ interest. However, this enthusiasm comes at a time when competition in the hero shooter genre is intensifying, particularly with the successful launch of Marvel Rivals, a title that has reached the astonishing figure of 20 million players in just two weeks.

Marvel Rivals, which offers mechanics similar to those of Overwatch and features characters from the Marvel universe, has proven to be a formidable competitor. With promises of regular expansions that include new characters, the new game has captured the public’s attention, which could impact the player base of Overwatch 2. As the February 12 livestream approaches, Overwatch players will remain attentive to news about the game’s future and what measures Blizzard will take to recover and expand its community.

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If you like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Overwatch has good news for you

Overwatch 2 is a real roller coaster. Despite Blizzard making many good decisions regarding the game, the number of bad decisions it carries makes it very difficult for it to take off. But that doesn’t take away from it being a game worth returning to and seeing what it’s doing. Especially when it offers us such interesting crossovers as the latest one in 2024. Activision and Blizzard have announced that Overwatch 2 will have a crossover with Avatar: The Last Airbender. With five heroes available, the most notable is Zenyatta as […]

Activision and Blizzard have announced that Overwatch 2 will have a crossover with Avatar: The Last Airbender. With five heroes available, the most notable are Zenyatta as Aang and Mei as Katara, whose skins will also be free. To top it off, Genji will have a Zuko skin, Kiriko a Suki skin, and Orisa an Appa skin.

An Avatar Christmas

All this will take place around an event from which we can expect some more news, of which they have not given us more details. But all this can be unlocked between December 17 and 30. And if you are a main Zenyatta, and we know you are, how are you going to resist an Ang skin, which we know is your favorite Avatar?

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Overwatch 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved online multiplayer first-person action and shooting video game, developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Set just after the most important historical event in Overwatch lore, Overwatch 2 brings new heroes, maps, and PvP modes, which it will share with the first version so that players of both games can benefit from them and even face each other even if on different servers.

Marvel Rivals announces new content for Christmas… and celebrates new record-breaking figures!

Marvel Rivals is becoming the end-of-year game for many people. And it has good reasons. With gameplay reminiscent of classic Overwatch and very recognizable characters, there are few reasons not to dive into the trending game. Even its monetization is quite friendly. That’s why it’s no surprise that NetEase, its developing studio, is celebrating. Because the game is being more successful than we imagined. Marvel Rivals is being played harder than we imagined. According to their announcement on Twitter, Marvel Rivals has reached 20 million players. […]

Marvel Rivals is becoming the end-of-year game for many people. And it has good reasons. With gameplay reminiscent of classic Overwatch and very recognizable characters, there are few reasons not to dive into the trending game. Even its monetization is quite friendly. That’s why it’s no surprise that NetEase, its development studio, is celebrating. Because the game is being a success beyond what we imagined.

Marvel Rivals is being hit harder than we imagined

As announced on Twitter, Marvel Rivals has reached 20 million players. An astonishing figure that adds to the previous impressive numbers. Marvel Rivals had managed to reach 10 million players just three days after the game’s release on December 6th, taking just over a week to double that figure.

To celebrate, they have taken the opportunity to announce the update they have decided to call Christmas Celebration. Scheduled for December 20th, this update will add new skins with a Christmas touch, a game mode where the six players of each team will be the adorable shark Jeff, in addition to some other surprises they have not yet announced. Aiming to keep the spirit of these dates not only by giving gifts but also making them something surprising and unexpected.

All this comes, moreover, almost at the same time that the game’s director, Thaddeus Sasser, talked about the success of his game and the reasons for the failure of Concord. Sony’s big bet this year. Emphasizing that the difference between their games is that they had a big brand behind them with recognizable characters like Marvel, it wouldn’t be surprising if the surprises they have in store have something to do with that. And that could mean we’ll see a new character. Playable or in the form of a cameo.

While we wait for the Christmas Celebration update to arrive, we remind you that Marvel Rivals is completely free-to-play. And it is available to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.

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Marvel Rivals is a thrilling, team-based PvP game that brings the expansive Marvel universe to life in a dynamic and engaging way. This action game allows players to assemble their dream teams from a wide array of beloved Marvel characters, including heroes and villains from the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and more.

Fortnite returns to its origins: you can now play the game like in 2017

Fortnite is already seven years old. Almost eight. It’s a game with an age, and you can see that age in many aspects. For example, the number of people who feel nostalgic about how the game was in its early days. Not in its true beginnings, because no one remembers how Fortnite was at the very start, but when it introduced the battle royale mode. When it became what it is today: the game that changed everything with Season 1 of Chapter 1. Something that Epic Games knows well. Fortnite is returning to Chapter 1 very soon The […]

Fortnite is already seven years old. Almost eight. It is a game with an age, and that age is noticeable in many aspects. For example, the number of people who feel nostalgic for how the game was in its early days. Not in its true origins, because no one remembers how Fortnite was at the very beginning, but when it introduced the battle royale mode. When it became what it is today: the game that changed everything with Season 1 of Chapter 1. Something that Epic Games knows well.

Fortnite returns to Chapter 1 very soon

They know it so well, in part, because last November they launched a new season called Fortnite OG. The premise was that, during the season, they would relive different moments from Chapter 1 of Fortnite, recalling what the game was like back then. And it was a huge success. Tens of millions of players returned to the game after years of not playing. Something that Epic Games took note of. And now it is going to become a permanent mode for nostalgia lovers who still remember eating toast with Nocilla.

As commented from the official Fortnite account, Fortnite OG returns permanently. Starting December 6, we will be able to enjoy the original map with the original loot and even the original season, just as we remember it.

Additionally, the leaker HYPEX, has been able to confirm some more juicy details about this. Although it will start on December 6, we won’t have everything from the beginning. A new season will be introduced monthly in this first chapter. Chapter 1 consisted of 10 Seasons, so over the next ten months, all the seasons will be progressively introduced to form the entire original experience. Will they continue with Chapter 2 afterward or stop here? This is something we will still have to wait to find out.

This move makes sense when we consider that the launch of Fortnite OG managed to gather 44.7 million players. The highest number of simultaneous players for the game so far. Something they aim to replicate with the introduction of this new mode, similar to what others like Blizzard are doing with Overwatch: Classic, thus demonstrating that there is no weapon more powerful than nostalgia.

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Fortnite, the third-person shooter with building and survival elements, is one of those games that needs no introduction. Known especially for its Battle Royale aspect, Epic Games' free-to-play cross-platform game has been providing frenzy and fun in a PvP (Player Vs Player) that has redefined the online multiplayer genre for years. And it doesn't matter how many years pass, the eternal rival of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) or the more recent Valorant remains as fresh as the first day.

Overwatch: Classic brings back everything we love about Overwatch for a limited time

Overwatch regresa… en forma de […]

Overwatch is a game that managed to break many barriers. Many people who did not play video games regularly started playing regularly thanks to Overwatch. It was a fun shooter, where it was easy to find a character and a role where you felt comfortable and that didn’t pressure you to play well. All of that was gradually lost, as the focus shifted to competitive play, diluting what made its characters special, and finally, with the release of Overwatch 2. A game that doesn’t understand what made Overwatch special and interesting. Until now.

Overwatch returns… in the form of an event!

Blizzard has announced that from today, Tuesday, November 12, until next Monday, December 2, there will be an event in Overwatch 2 called Overwatch: Classic. As its name suggests, its intention is for everything to feel like Overwatch at its best. In the 2017 meta, with 6 vs 6 battles, with teams and heroes balanced with the idea that matches are played as if we were back a little over five years ago.

In fact, it doesn’t end there. This mode will have the 12 original Overwatch maps, in addition to its four original launch modes: Assault, Escort, Hybrid, and Control. Some adjustments had to be made to the maps to make them resemble how they were in the original Overwatch. Since the changes made in Overwatch 2 make them quite different from how we remember them.

Does this make sense? Everything points to yes. When Fortnite did this last November, tens of millions of players filled their servers. Similarly, PUBG saw a similar reaction from its players when they did it. And we’re not talking about games that have experienced a downfall as severe as Overwatch 2. A game that, when it was still Overwatch, was tremendously popular but plummeted due to terrible decisions by its designers. To the point that Overwatch 2 is not even a shadow of what the original was today.

That’s why, if you’re interested in experiencing the original Overwatch again, you have almost a month to do so starting today. We warn you now that Overwatch: Classic is likely to have long queues the first two days, so be patient. But to enjoy a Mercy capable of resurrecting five fallen heroes for advancing recklessly? It’s definitely worth waiting a bit in line to get in and play.

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It has been leaked that Marvel Rivals could arrive on more platforms than the ones announced

Marvel Rivals has been announced exclusively for PC for now, but according to leaks, it would also arrive on next-generation consoles.

While Overwatch is no longer what it used to be, many games seek to be the game that replaces it. No other multiplayer shooter has achieved its popularity not only among the community of fans of this type of games, but among players in general. And as Overwatch has fallen into disgrace due to the decisions of its developers, now the void to occupy is more present than ever. If that is even possible.

Marvel Rivals is the game that wants to occupy that space. It seems that it is also venturing into the console territory. Because although it was announced last March, exclusively for PC, leaker Dreamz Gaming has discovered that it will also arrive on consoles, specifically Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5. Because although until now we only had rumors about them, he has found references to hidden consoles in the game’s website source code.

If you don’t know Marvel Rivals, it is a 6 vs. 6 game where each character has a series of unique characteristics and powers. With dynamically changing scenarios, as its name suggests, the game will feature iconic Marvel characters, of which there are already more than twenty confirmed. Something we already told you last March.

Although Marvel Rivals is one of the most anticipated games of 2024, it still doesn’t have a release date. We know it will have a closed alpha, exclusive to PC first, at some point in the future, but we still don’t have all the details. That’s why it is expected that, in the coming months, we will know more about this game that aspires to be everything that Overwatch is no longer.

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Marvel already has its own Overwatch: this is what we know about Rivals

Marvel has the elements to make a great game in the style of Overwatch, and they are going to demonstrate it with their new game, named Marvel Rivals.

Overwatch was one of the most popular and unexpectedly popular games in video game history. The reasons are evident: charismatic characters, mechanics that are easy to understand and difficult to master, and an emphasis on fun over competitiveness. As they moved away from that over time, the audience also moved away from the game. And when Overwatch 2 definitively broke away from all of that, it fell from grace in a way that once seemed impossible.

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For that reason, many people miss the original Overwatch experience. Including us. Something that seems like NetEase has decided to embrace in their new game, a cooperative 5v5 team PVP with unique powers. With a twist. Its name is Marvel Rivals.

As the name suggests, the game uses characters from the famous comic company to give us a very similar experience to the original Overwatch. While we still don’t know the details, the premise seems to be that Galacta, the often forgotten daughter of Galactus who made her first appearance in Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, has kidnapped a group of superheroes and supervillains to fight each other. A premise similar to the Secret Wars arc, written by Jim Shooter and drawn by Mike Zeck and Bob Layton between 1984 and 1985, where Beyonder did exactly the same thing.

What has been hinted so far, in terms of gameplay, seems exactly the same as Overwatch. Although with some interesting additions. On one hand, we have the destructibility of scenarios, similar to The Finals, which adds a new strategic layer to the whole. On the other hand, we have team-ups, which seem to be special attacks that require two characters joining forces to perform them. Although we still don’t know the details, these can be significant changes that make their premise even more interesting.

Regarding the characters, we already know nineteen of them, although we don’t know if all of them will be playable. Although we don’t know if Galacta will be among the playable characters, we have been able to see in the trailer Rocket Racoon, Star Lord, Black Panther, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, Namor, Magneto, Magik, Storm, Peni Parker, Luna Snow, Loki, Hulk, Spider-Man, Groot, Mantis, Punisher, and Magneto. An impressive roster, coming from all corners of the Marvel universe, that has a little something for everyone, and a lot for X-Men fans.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t notable absences within this official selection. The fact that Captain America, Thor, or Black Widow don’t appear is quite surprising, given their success within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although we have no doubt that this is only the initial roster and that more characters will be included over time, if even more initial characters don’t appear.

Although they haven’t said anything about the monetization of the game, being a NetEase game it is assumed that it will be a free-to-play game with all kinds of microtransactions. In the past, they have had questionable practices in this regard, with Diablo Immortal being particularly notorious for its extremely aggressive monetization. In any case, we emphasize that we do not know what their system will be like and whether the monetization will include only skins, characters, or something else.

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If you are interested in this Marvel Rivals, you should know that you won’t have to wait long to try it. Its closed alpha will start next May, and it will be exclusively available for PC. So if you like Overwatch and Marvel characters, you’re in luck: this game is specifically made for you.

“Overwatch” closes its professional league after losing hundreds of millions of dollars

Eight more teams still entered, and each one paid between 35 to 60 million to be there. The problem is that the money never came in.

Not so long ago, everything “Overwatch” touched turned to gold. From the video game itself to clothing lines, merchandise, comics… So, the professional league of the game must have been a huge success, right? Well, it depends on your definition of the term. If you mean a “money pit,” then yes. In an extreme way.

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Shall we go for another one?

The Overwatch League (briefly, OWL) was launched the year after the game became the sleeper hit of the season. Back in 2017, twelve teams founded it, and each had to pony up $20 million. Each team was based in its own city where, supposedly, they were going to build their own esports stadium (something that never happened). Eight more teams joined later, each paying between $35 to $60 million to be there. The problem is that the money never came in.

Monetizing matches that fans could watch for free was not an easy business, and last year the OWL began to face serious financial problems. Free events, sponsorships, and merchandising agreements that never materialized, and ultimately, the merger of Activision with Blizzard ended up killing the competition, as has been revealed today.

In the end, the few remaining teams have bid farewell in their own way. For example, the Toronto Defiant have said goodbye to this disastrous sinking ship with an AI-generated image that, unintentionally, is full of phallic shapes. The final insult could not have been delivered in any other way.

By the way, this apparently does not mean the end of ‘Overwatch‘ as an esport: in fact, they have tried to spin it as the end of the OWL is the beginning of a championship with a much more traditional structure. As traditional as something our parents would never understand and don’t know how to monetize, that is.

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