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WRUP: Pangolin goes to the big city edition
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokemon Go, Nightingale, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The discussion also touches on personal preferences for numbers and the nature of game marketing.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
Gigantic Is Back and You Should Be Playing It! - The Game Fanatics
Gigantic, originally released in 2017 as a third-person MOBA hero shooter by Motiga and Perfect World Entertainment, has been revived in 2024 by Arc Games. The game, which shut down its servers a year after its initial launch, retains its original charm and mechanics, offering a unique blend of familiar gameplay with distinct features. The article highlights its cell-shaded art style and varied cast of heroes, encouraging players to try Gigantic: Rampage Edition.
Is Marvel Rivals Any Good? - The Game Fanatics
Marvel Rivals offers a fun experience for fans of hero shooters like Overwatch, featuring a similar gameplay loop with Marvel characters. While the game is currently in beta and has some balancing issues, the art style is impressive and the beta runs smoothly, making it worth trying.
Xbox Insiders: Try Highlight Reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X Starting Today!
Microsoft and ASUS are rolling out a new highlight reels feature for the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld device, accessible through the Xbox PC app's Game Highlights (Preview). This feature allows players to easily capture and share short gameplay clips, with an initial selection of games including Forza Horizon 5 and Overwatch available for Xbox Insiders to test.
World of Warcraft: Midnight's lead composer feels 'very lucky and happy that we're not using generative…
Blizzard Entertainment developers have stated that generative AI is not being used in the development of their games, including World of Warcraft and Overwatch. Lead composer for World of Warcraft: Midnight expressed relief at not using generative AI, highlighting concerns about its increasing prevalence in the industry.
Here's the most played Steam Deck games for February 2026
Valve's public data reveals the most played games on Steam Deck for February 2026, with new releases like Mewgenics and Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition appearing on the list. Other popular titles include Stardew Valley, Fallout 4, and Baldur's Gate 3. The article also mentions personal playtime with Cairn and the latest Overwatch update.
The only thing more impressive than the speed in which I bought the Overwatch Sanrio skins is the speed that people have…
The article discusses the recent Sanrio collaboration in Overwatch, highlighting the new character skins and the rapid fan response in the form of cosplay. It praises the creativity of fans who quickly recreated characters like Widowmaker as Kuromi, noting how the collaboration has inspired both gameplay and cosplay.
Blizzard reveals an Overwatch x Nier Automata collab too early, and you'll never guess who's getting the new skins
Blizzard Entertainment accidentally revealed an upcoming collaboration between Overwatch and Nier: Automata via a YouTube Short. The announcement, which was quickly removed, indicated that new skins for the characters Mercy and Kiriko would be part of the crossover.
Something for the Weekend – 28/02/26
This week's gaming news includes the reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves for Nintendo Switch 2, Nacon filing for insolvency, and Overwatch going mobile with Overwatch Rush. Several games received reviews, including Resident Evil Requiem which scored 9/10, and previews were released for Cthulu: The Cosmic Abyss and Dosa Divas.
What we've been playing - "This career is all I ever wanted to do"
Former Eurogamer Editorial Director Tom O reflects on his 22-year career in games media, expressing his passion for the industry despite its challenges. The article also features brief mentions of games played by the team, including Overwatch, Diablo 2: Resurrected, and Spellcasters Chronicles, alongside farewells to departing Eurogamer staff.
Marathon outsells Arc Raiders in launch week as Bungie's latest is not a flop
Bungie's Marathon has seen strong interest during its free Server Slam playtest, performing well on Steam's top sellers list and Twitch viewership, surpassing Arc Raiders in concurrent players. Despite a tumultuous development, the extraction shooter's early performance indicates positive player engagement ahead of its March 5 launch.
Highguard started life as a survival shooter, and Tencent pulled funding two weeks after launch, a new report claims
Tencent allegedly pulled funding from the multiplayer shooter Highguard just two weeks after its January 26 launch, leading to layoffs of most of the 100-person team at developer Wildlight. The report suggests the game failed to meet Tencent's metrics, with fewer than 20 employees remaining at the studio. Highguard's development was marked by a pivot from a survival-shooter concept to a more crowded competitive shooter space, resulting in a complex core gameplay loop.
Highguard barely has several hundred people playing together each day - can an incoming all-out action mode reverse its fate?
Developer Wildlight is introducing a new 'Raid Rush' mode to Highguard in an attempt to reverse its declining player count, which has fallen from approximately 13,000 daily concurrent players in February to just 694. The fast-paced mode pits two teams of five against each other in base attack and defense scenarios, removing the looting phase. Despite previous efforts like adding larger team modes and facing layoffs, the game's future remains uncertain, especially with competing titles like Marathon and Overwatch gaining traction.
Blizzard Announces Overwatch Rush, a New Mobile Game Set in the Overwatch Universe — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Overwatch Rush, a new free-to-play mobile game set in the Overwatch universe. Developed by a separate team from the main Overwatch game, it will feature a top-down hero shooter perspective with mobile-centric controls and customization. The game is currently in early development with regional geo-tests available.
Blizzard is bringing Overwatch to mobile and we finally have our first look at it
Blizzard has revealed Overwatch Rush, a new mobile-first hero shooter built from the ground up for iOS and Android devices. This top-down game reimagines the Overwatch universe for quick play sessions and will be free-to-play with optional purchases. The development team is separate from Overwatch 2's main team and will not impact its progress.
There's a new Overwatch game in development
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Overwatch Rush, a new top-down mobile reimagining of the hero shooter currently in early development. A separate team from the main Overwatch development is working on the title, which features slower gameplay and modified abilities. The game is preparing for testing in select countries, with details to be shared via the Overwatch Discord.
Overwatch Rush Is a Brand New Mobile Hero Shooter from Blizzard
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Overwatch Rush, a new top-down hero shooter designed specifically for mobile devices and set within the Overwatch universe. While a release date has not yet been set, the game is in active development by a dedicated team separate from the main Overwatch's Team 4. An in-development gameplay preview showcases familiar heroes and objective-based gameplay, drawing comparisons to MOBAs like League of Legends: Wild Rift.
Is Overwatch Esports a Thing Again in 2026?
Overwatch esports continues in 2026 through the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS), a more streamlined and open format replacing the financially challenged Overwatch League. While not reaching the scale of titles like League of Legends or Valorant, OWCS offers a structured global competitive scene with regional leagues, international LAN events, and developer support, indicating a gradual rebuilding rather than explosive growth.
Valve's new Deadlock shooter nearly as popular on Steam as Overwatch, despite being invite-only and far from finished
Valve's unreleased hero shooter, Deadlock, has seen a significant surge in player numbers on Steam, reaching a peak of 125,000 concurrent players after a recent update. This surge places it close to the player count of Overwatch, despite Deadlock being invite-only and lacking an official release date. The game blends hero shooter and MOBA elements, drawing comparisons to Valve's own Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2.
