The Blizzard developers on Overwatch have been meticulously combing through a long list of minor bugs and inconsistencies on characters like Doomfist and Moira. One thing that bugged characters had in common were their movement, especially around inclines. While fixing these bugs, the devs have also made some changes to the way movement works in general. A side effect of these changes is characters will now have slightly better air control. Characters like Doomfist should also see abilities like

Earlier this year, Blizzard announced that it would be partnering with many of the most popular Overwatch semi-pro leagues around the world to create the Overwatch Contenders series. This Open Division began its registration process yesterday, and will feature a six week, Swiss-format season that will see the winner advance to the Contenders Trials tournament, where they can compete for entree into their specifc Overwatch Contenders regions. The first of the invited teams will be Academy Teams f

Earlier this year, Blizzard announced that it would be partnering with many of the most popular Overwatch semi-pro leagues around the world to create the Overwatch Contenders series. This Open Division began its registration process yesterday, and will feature a six week, Swiss-format season that will see the winner advance to the Contenders Trials tournament, where they can compete for entree into their specifc Overwatch Contenders regions. The first of the invited teams will be Academy Teams f

In fact, we got his Anniversary skin, where he’s a futuristic ninja archer, before we got his Reflections skin. Finally, Christmas rolled around, and we eagerly unwrapped our new Hanzo skin, only to find… well. This Hanzo skin is similar. The final product was weighed against one year’s worth of fan art, fan edits, hopes and dreams. Hanzo’s new skin is a cautionary tale for both developers and fans—what you hope for may not be what you get.

In fact, we got his Anniversary skin, where he’s a futuristic ninja archer, before we got his Reflections skin. Finally, Christmas rolled around, and we eagerly unwrapped our new Hanzo skin, only to find… well. This Hanzo skin is similar. The final product was weighed against one year’s worth of fan art, fan edits, hopes and dreams. Hanzo’s new skin is a cautionary tale for both developers and fans—what you hope for may not be what you get.

However, the discerning Overwatch player may be interested to know that today’s patch contained more than just holiday goodies. Secondly, we’re seeing further refinements to the player report system. Player Warning Updates Several changes have been made to the player report system. Players being reported will receive an in-game message letting them know that they have been reported, along with a warning concerning continued negative behavior. We can also expect bug fixes to be listed in patch no

However, the discerning Overwatch player may be interested to know that today’s patch contained more than just holiday goodies. Secondly, we’re seeing further refinements to the player report system. Player Warning Updates Several changes have been made to the player report system. Players being reported will receive an in-game message letting them know that they have been reported, along with a warning concerning continued negative behavior. We can also expect bug fixes to be listed in patch no

With the Overwatch League preseason underway, we finally get to see the result of months of hype. That being said, the pauses between games gave me a lot of time to think about how the Overwatch League can continue to improve. The pros of the prosLet’s start with what the Overwatch League did right before we start exploring what they could have done better. Overall, I actually enjoyed watching the Overwatch League’s matches… but my mind couldn’t help but wander onto some potential improvements

With the Overwatch League preseason underway, we finally get to see the result of months of hype. That being said, the pauses between games gave me a lot of time to think about how the Overwatch League can continue to improve. The pros of the prosLet’s start with what the Overwatch League did right before we start exploring what they could have done better. Overall, I actually enjoyed watching the Overwatch League’s matches… but my mind couldn’t help but wander onto some potential improvements

The long wait for the Overwatch League has almost come to an end. With the league starting in just a month, Blizzard has decided it’s time to give us our first taste of the top level of Overwatch action with the Overwatch League preseason. Preseason action will provide Overwatch fans the chance to see most of the league’s teams — with the exception of the Philadelphia Fusion — in action for the first time. The preseason begins Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7:00 p.m. EST and will continue throughout the

The long wait for the Overwatch League has almost come to an end. With the league starting in just a month, Blizzard has decided it’s time to give us our first taste of the top level of Overwatch action with the Overwatch League preseason. Preseason action will provide Overwatch fans the chance to see most of the league’s teams — with the exception of the Philadelphia Fusion — in action for the first time. The preseason begins Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7:00 p.m. EST and will continue throughout the

In some ways, the Boston Uprising hold a certain position of power within the Overwatch League. They were the first team to buy into the League, and they have the backing of the Kraft Group. On one hand, you have the Kraft group, who saw the Overwatch League as an opportunity to strike new ground. Ferron says that the Kraft Group wanted to form a long-term, sustainable foundation, and Activision-Blizzard convinced them this was possible. When I ask her about the non-traditional esports markets e

Zenyatta is a very good, very handsome Omnic boy, and he is one of Overwatch’s coolest and most fun characters. When you release secondary fire, Zenyatta will launch his orbs at once. Orb of Destruction is one of Zenyatta’s key abilities; if you are able to easily hit your orbs, you will be a great Zenyatta. If you are looking for a lot of healing all at once, Zenyatta is not the dude for you. During this time, Zenyatta will have a healing aura around him that will quickly heal allies and himsel

In some ways, the Boston Uprising hold a certain position of power within the Overwatch League. They were the first team to buy into the League, and they have the backing of the Kraft Group. On one hand, you have the Kraft group, who saw the Overwatch League as an opportunity to strike new ground. Ferron says that the Kraft Group wanted to form a long-term, sustainable foundation, and Activision-Blizzard convinced them this was possible. When I ask her about the non-traditional esports markets e

Zenyatta is a very good, very handsome Omnic boy, and he is one of Overwatch’s coolest and most fun characters. When you release secondary fire, Zenyatta will launch his orbs at once. Orb of Destruction is one of Zenyatta’s key abilities; if you are able to easily hit your orbs, you will be a great Zenyatta. If you are looking for a lot of healing all at once, Zenyatta is not the dude for you. During this time, Zenyatta will have a healing aura around him that will quickly heal allies and himsel

The Overwatch League preseason is meant to show off the twelve teams joining the Overwatch League’s debut season with some high octane gameplay. The Philadelphia Fusion released a two tweet statement on the matter:(2/2) We apologize to our fans in Philadelphia & around the world who were looking forward to our preseason competition. — Philadelphia Fusion (@PHL_Fusion) December 5, 2017The Fusion have had a rough month since debuting their brand. The Fusion released a statement on the ban, stating

On Monday, the company officially announced, via a short video, that each Overwatch League team’s home jersey skin will be available for players to buy in 2018. Overwatch League skins arrive early next year. #OWL2018 pic.twitter.com/NjplXd3rSa — Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) December 4, 2017According to Overwatch League Commissioner, Nate Nanzer the skins will be available for every team on all 26 Overwatch heroes. The skins will be purchasable via a brand new currency for the game called,

On Monday, the company officially announced, via a short video, that each Overwatch League team’s home jersey skin will be available for players to buy in 2018. Overwatch League skins arrive early next year. #OWL2018 pic.twitter.com/NjplXd3rSa — Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) December 4, 2017According to Overwatch League Commissioner, Nate Nanzer the skins will be available for every team on all 26 Overwatch heroes. The skins will be purchasable via a brand new currency for the game called,

Rocket Punch now breaks breakables again. This is an issue where you Rocket Punch and go through an enemy, instead of impact them. This happens if you use Rocket Punch near a corner or edge, and it causes you to ‘bounce’ off and slide quite a ways away, probably messing up your punch. Aerial Seismic Slam sometimes causing Grounded Seismic Slam. We’ve gotten reports of people being up in the air and using Seismic Slam sometimes triggering the ‘Grounded’ version instead of the ‘Aerial’ version.

Rocket Punch now breaks breakables again. This is an issue where you Rocket Punch and go through an enemy, instead of impact them. This happens if you use Rocket Punch near a corner or edge, and it causes you to ‘bounce’ off and slide quite a ways away, probably messing up your punch. Aerial Seismic Slam sometimes causing Grounded Seismic Slam. We’ve gotten reports of people being up in the air and using Seismic Slam sometimes triggering the ‘Grounded’ version instead of the ‘Aerial’ version.