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Project Titan's end 'immediately instilled a culture of humility' in the Overwatch team which has helped…
The cancellation of Blizzard's MMO Project Titan instilled a culture of humility and resilience within the Overwatch development team, which has helped them navigate challenges over the past decade. Despite a difficult start and the pressure to create a revenue-generating game, the team has managed to bring Overwatch back on track and is proud of its current state.
Overwatch devs took one look at Jetpack Cat and Bastion's combo and went 'oh, that's a little scary'
Overwatch's Associate Game Director Alec Dawson discussed the initial 'scary' combination of Jetpack Cat and Bastion, which created an "Apache helicopter meta" in the game. While the developers anticipated the potential for imbalance during testing, they deliberately allowed the powerful team-up to be experienced by players before implementing nerfs to preserve exciting gameplay moments.
Multiple Games With Loot Boxes Become PEGI 16
PEGI has updated its age rating system, classifying games with paid random rewards, commonly known as loot boxes, as PEGI 16. This change affects popular titles like Pokemon GO, EA Sports FC, and Mario Kart Tour, which will now carry a 'Paid Random Items' warning label. The new policy, which began applying to newly submitted games in June 2026, is now retroactively impacting existing digital-only games across Europe and the UK.
Looking back on 10 years of Overwatch, the promises kept, and where Team 4 goes from here
Overwatch celebrates its 10th anniversary, reflecting on its journey as a live service game. Despite past challenges like content droughts and the disappointment surrounding Overwatch 2's PvE, the game is now considered to be in its best state, with developers Aaron Keller and Alec Dawson highlighting the team's passion, commitment to player feedback, and a renewed focus on the core experience. The developers are planning content years in advance, aiming to keep the game fresh and engaging for its dedicated player base.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 9: The Triple-I Initiative Showcase
This article rounds up various PC game deals available over the weekend, including discounts on Steam, Humble Store, and other digital storefronts. It highlights free games, bundle offers, and specific title sales, with a focus on titles featured in the recent Triple-I Initiative Showcase.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Overwatch Actors Talk Gaming Inspirations, Community Building & Role Playing Characters in Character
Voice actors from the Overwatch-themed tabletop roleplaying game experience Questwatch discuss their early gaming inspirations and experiences roleplaying characters. The live-play event originated as a limited-time game mode in Overwatch 2 Season 5 and expanded into a BlizzCon event.
Blizzard layoffs are reportedly imminent, days after an exciting BlizzCon and a seemingly popular World of Warcraft: Forever beta
Reports indicate that Blizzard Entertainment is facing imminent layoffs, despite recent successes like a popular beta for World of Warcraft: Forever and announcements at BlizzCon 2026. These cuts are expected to affect the company as part of broader job reductions within the Xbox division.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
This Is How Blizzard Is Reducing Toxicity In Overwatch
Blizzard Entertainment has implemented strategies to reduce toxicity in Overwatch 2, including the addition of five new heroes at the start of the year and a new hero each season. Game director Aaron Keller stated that this approach, combined with the 'Reign of Talon' story arc, led to a measurable decrease in player toxicity as users focused on experimentation and discovery.
Blizzard is aware Overwatch fans are tired of seeing its fanciest skins go to the same heroes and it's 'the…
Overwatch 2 players are frustrated with Blizzard Entertainment's perceived favoritism in distributing new skins, particularly the expensive Mythic skins. Heroes like Kiriko and Genji have received multiple high-tier skins, while others have received very few, leading to player dissatisfaction. Art director Dion Rogers acknowledged the feedback and stated the team will work on a more even distribution in the future.
Sombra's change to Support is the right move, but I fear some Overwatch players may take time to adjust
The article discusses the controversial rework of Sombra in Overwatch 2, shifting her to the Support role. While acknowledging potential player resistance due to stubbornness and ingrained habits, the author believes the changes, including new abilities like Hotfix and Cyberspace, are ultimately positive and will help Sombra become a standard pick.
Blizzard say Battle.net isn't looking to fight Steam and Epic for supermassive storefront supremacy, despite recently nabbing The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net storefront is not aiming to compete with Steam or the Epic Games Store for sheer volume of games. Instead, senior vice president Andrew Guerrero stated that Battle.net will maintain a focused approach, curating a selection of high-quality titles that appeal to their core audience, including recent additions like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.
Overwatch's newest hero is a robo-vampire, and reworks are on the way for Roadhog and Sombra
Blizzard Entertainment revealed Doctrine, a new cyborg vampire hero for Overwatch, during BlizzCon. A hero trial is currently active, with the exact release date to be announced. Reworks are also planned for Sombra, who will transition to a support role, and Roadhog, aiming to make him less frustrating to play against. A new map, Grímsvötn, will accompany the next act of the game's year-long story.
Overwatch Is Reworking Two Of Its Most Criticized Characters
Overwatch is reworking two of its most criticized characters, Roadhog and Sombra, with details announced at BlizzCon 2026. Sombra will be shifted to a support role, and Roadhog's hook ability will be modified to reduce player annoyance. Specific changes are yet to be revealed.
Overwatch 2 Gets New Vampire-Inspired Support Hero, Map, and Big Character Reworks
Overwatch 2 is introducing a new vampire-inspired support hero and implementing significant character reworks. The update also marks the conclusion of Act III in The Reign of Talon storyline.
Rykten, skvaller & önskedrömmar - Blizzcon 2026
This article speculates on potential announcements and reveals for Blizzcon 2026, Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming fan convention. Topics include new expansions for World of Warcraft and Diablo IV, potential StarCraft game developments, and updates for Overwatch and Hearthstone, alongside rumors of a combined Xbox Game Pass and Blizzard subscription service.
Why Casual Gamers Are Drawn to Short, Reward-Heavy Games
This article analyzes the psychological design behind virtual currencies in games like Overwatch 2 and Path of Exile, explaining how they reduce the 'pain of paying' and encourage spending. It contrasts Blizzard's fixed-rate currency with Grinding Gear Games' player-driven orb economy, noting how these models influence player behavior and can extend beyond gaming into other digital products.
There's a new Deadlock mod that syncs your gameplay with your vibrator. You're welcome, I think
A new mod for Valve's Deadlock, named LoveLock, allows players to sync in-game actions like kills and deaths with Lovense sex toys. This mod, created by 'asteriaOW,' customizes vibration strength and duration based on gameplay events, and is available via GameBanana. Similar mods exist for other games like Ultrakill, Overwatch 2, and Counter-Strike.
Reading the Meta: Which Skin Aesthetics Hold Community Favor Long-Term
This analysis explores the psychological design of virtual economies in live-service games, contrasting Blizzard's Overwatch 2 coin system with Grinding Gear Games' orb-based economy in Path of Exile. It argues that proprietary currencies reduce the 'pain of paying' and discusses how these principles have influenced other digital sectors like crypto and loyalty programs.
