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Overwatch 2 players fear new game-changing update: “Likely a massive disaster”

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Overwatch 2 Season 9 is getting a big update this week. Blizzard is changing the ranking system back to something like the original game, but they’re also making it easier to land shots on targets by adjusting every hero’s projectiles and hitscan hitboxes, and some players worry these changes might …

GeForce Now will soon feature Diablo IV and Overwatch 2

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Soon, you can play Diablo IV and Overwatch on Nvidia's cloud gaming service, GeForce Now.

Sony Worried About Microsoft’s Xbox Strategy After Activision Blizzard Deal

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After the cyberattack on Insomniac Games, the developer of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, leaked documents reveal Sony's worries about Microsoft's strategy after acquiring Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard to pay roughly $50 mln to settle workplace discrimination lawsuit

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Activision Blizzard has reached a settlement with a regulator from the state of California in a case revolving around workplace harassment.

Possible hero bans in Overwatch 2

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Overwatch 2 is thinking about big changes to how players choose heroes and swap them during matches, like possibly adding a ban system.

Blizzard announced Mauga for Overwatch 2

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At the commencement of the BlizzCon 2023 opening ceremony, they revealed the arrival of Overwatch 2's newest Tank Hero, Mauga

Activision Blizzard dismisses esports personnel while OWL undergoes significant transformations.

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As per today’s financial earnings report from Activision-Blizzard-King (ABK), the Overwatch League is facing serious challenges and is at risk of potential termination. The esports scene, known for its constant changes, has experienced considerable pressure over the past year, causing significant stress on the once highly praised league. Presently, the …

Blizzard is launching its first game on Steam in August.

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Blizzard Entertainment has sent ripples through the gaming industry by announcing the arrival of Overwatch 2 on the popular platform Steam

Overwatch 2’s game director has provided an update detailing Overwatch’s future intentions.

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Ranked in Overwatch 2 caused a lot of uncertainty, which Blizzard did not want. They will make some modifications in Season 3 and more in Season 4, all with the goal of improving system clarity. Overwatch 2’s Game Director, Aaron Keller, has provided an update detailing Overwatch’s future intentions, including …

Co-founder of Blizzard and Dreamhaven invests in new hybrid games platform

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Mike Morhaime, co-founder of Blizzard and Dreamhaven invests in an Oslo-based hybrid games platform. PortalOne claims to be the world’s first hybrid games platform. The platform launched a new category of entertainment that mixes games with live shows that are embedded directly inside the games. “We are incredibly fortunate to have been …