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Overwatch Sets New Peak Concurrent Player Record on Steam As the Reign of Talon Begins

Overwatch Sets New Peak Concurrent Player Record on Steam As the Reign of Talon Begins

Blizzard's hero shooter more than doubled its previous record on the platform, hitting nearly 166,000 peak concurrent players.

Overwatch’s Renaming is Because Blizzard “Doesn’t Want Players Worrying About an Overwatch 3”

Overwatch’s Renaming is Because Blizzard “Doesn’t Want Players Worrying About an Overwatch 3”

Director Aaron Keller says the team will support the hero shooter "for as far into the future as our players will continue playing."

Overwatch’s Latest Animated Short Sets Up A New Year With Vendetta and Talon at The Center

Overwatch’s Latest Animated Short Sets Up A New Year With Vendetta and Talon at The Center

Overwatch drops the '2' from its name and sets a new story-driven content roadmap in motion with Vendetta making a stylish power play.

Overwatch 2 is Dropping the “2,” Adding 10 New Heroes and Switch 2 Support in 2026

Overwatch 2 is Dropping the “2,” Adding 10 New Heroes and Switch 2 Support in 2026

February 10th marks the start of a fresh Season 1 with five new heroes, two new core maps, a UI overhaul, faction war, and more.

StarCraft Mobile, Overwatch Mobile Are Reportedly Being Developed by Nexon – Rumour

StarCraft Mobile, Overwatch Mobile Are Reportedly Being Developed by Nexon – Rumour

Owing to the popularity of the StarCraft IP in Korea, a fierce bidding war has reportedly taken place between studios in the country.

Overwatch: Classic Announced – Limited-Time Mode Coming to Overwatch 2 on November 12

Overwatch: Classic Announced – Limited-Time Mode Coming to Overwatch 2 on November 12

The hero shooter's original incarnation will be available in a separate mode, complete with the original 21 heroes and no role limits.

30 Best Games On PC – 2023 Edition

30 Best Games On PC – 2023 Edition

With this feature, we run down 30 of the best PC games that include timeless classics, recent hits, and underrated gems from a vast library spanning multiple decades.

Overwatch League is Coming to an End

Overwatch League is Coming to an End

Blizzard has stated that it wants transition from the Overwatch League as it tries to revitalize the Overwatch esports scene.

30 Amazing FPS Games You Need to Play (2023 Edition)

30 Amazing FPS Games You Need to Play (2023 Edition)

We celebrate the long history of first-person shooters with a rundown of 30 of the best games that this genre has to offer.

10 Best Prosthetic Arms In Video Games

10 Best Prosthetic Arms In Video Games

These prosthetic arms in video games not only serve as a substitute for an amputated limb, but also enhance combat with new abilities.

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission

Microsoft has committed to measures that “address the competition concerns" and "represent a significant improvement for cloud gaming."

10 Things Games Rarely Do Nowadays

10 Things Games Rarely Do Nowadays

Several trends have come and gone over the years, from loot boxes and Quick Time Events to paid map packs and passwords.

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Blocked by CMA in UK

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Blocked by CMA in UK

The authority the deal would "would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market," leading to "less choice for UK gamers."

10 Video Games That Got Walloped Thanks to Irritating Characters

10 Video Games That Got Walloped Thanks to Irritating Characters

Even with good gameplay, excellent visuals and intriguing stories, these games suffered thanks to some truly insufferable characters.

Overwatch Lead Hero Designer Has Left Blizzard

Overwatch Lead Hero Designer Has Left Blizzard

Geoff Goodman left the company earlier this year, having been with the team since launch (and even before with Project Titan).

Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty Will Come to Game Pass, Confirms Phil Spencer

Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty Will Come to Game Pass, Confirms Phil Spencer

Microsoft Gaming CEO reiterates commitment to release the "same version" of Call of Duty on PlayStation on the same day as other platforms.

Overwatch Account Merging is Now Live Ahead of Overwatch 2 Launch in October

Overwatch Account Merging is Now Live Ahead of Overwatch 2 Launch in October

Those with console accounts linked to Battle.net must select the ones they would like to merge. Only one account per platform can be linked.

Overwatch Will Stop Selling Loot Boxes on August 30th

Overwatch Will Stop Selling Loot Boxes on August 30th

Loot boxes are earnable afterwards from regular gameplay. However, they will cease to exist when Overwatch 2 launches in October.

Overwatch Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 Event is Now Live, New Remixed Cosmetics Revealed

Overwatch Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 Event is Now Live, New Remixed Cosmetics Revealed

Genji, Tracer, Soldier 76, Baptiste, D.Va, and Pharah have received new remixed Legendary skins. Select Weekly Challenges also return.

Overwatch 1 Will No Longer be Playable Once Overwatch 2 Launches

Overwatch 1 Will No Longer be Playable Once Overwatch 2 Launches

Game director Aaron Keller reveals that Overwatch 2 will completely and entirely replace its predecessor upon launch.