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Fortnite’s Overwatch Butt-Buffing Conspiracy Theory Goes All The Way To The Very Bottom
A conspiracy theory has resurfaced regarding Tracer's victory pose in Overwatch, with players claiming her character model's posterior was reduced in size. Recent Fortnite skins featuring Overwatch characters, including Tracer, appear to show her original, larger proportions, reigniting the decade-old debate. Blizzard Entertainment has not yet commented on the matter.
CS2 Safety Score: Toxicity, the Overwatch System, and Whether It Actually Works (2026) | TAG
Counter-Strike 2 receives a low safety score due to significant toxicity and a lack of transparency in its moderation systems, including the Overwatch system. Despite its technical brilliance and competitive depth, issues like identity-based harassment and community complaints about inadequate moderation persist. Valve's opaque approach to Trust Factor, VACnet, and the restricted Overwatch system contributes to player concerns, leading many to opt for third-party platforms like FACEIT for a better competitive experience.
Overwatch adds more loot boxes to ‘one-off’ 10th anniversary following complaints
Following player complaints about lackluster rewards during its 10th-anniversary event, Blizzard Entertainment is increasing the number of loot boxes players can earn. Game director Aaron Keller acknowledged the feedback and stated that while the current event is a one-off, the studio plans to offer more rewards throughout the year, including an additional season-long event.
Overwatch adds more loot boxes to ‘one-off’ 10th anniversary following complaints
Following player complaints about lackluster rewards, Blizzard Entertainment is increasing the number of loot boxes available during Overwatch's 10th anniversary event. Game director Aaron Keller acknowledged the feedback and stated that while the current event is a one-off, the team plans to deliver more rewards throughout the year, including an additional season-long event.
GamesRadar has decamped to Kyoto to bring you some killer world premieres and trailers straight out of BitSummit Punch…
GamesRadar is covering Japan's BitSummit Punch 2026, presenting a "BitSummit Punch Mixtape" showcase featuring interviews, trailers, and world premieres. The 60-minute event will air on May 26. The article also includes a poll from PC Gamer asking readers which video game they want to see adapted into a movie next, with options including Arc Raiders, Deus Ex, Fortnite, Diablo, The Sims, and Baldur's Gate 3.
10 years after Overwatch’s launch, Tracer’s butt is a hot topic all over again
A discussion resurfaced regarding the character design of Tracer from Overwatch, specifically her posterior, following her inclusion in Fortnite. This controversy, which first emerged in 2016, has been reignited due to Tracer's appearance in Fortnite featuring seemingly larger glutes than in the original Overwatch game. The article notes that this collaboration has overshadowed Overwatch's 10th-anniversary in-game event.
The hangover kicks in after a decade of games-as-a-service obsession | Opinion
Sony and Sega's recent financial results highlight the significant costs and underperformance associated with the games-as-a-service (GaaS) trend, including substantial impairments on acquisitions like Bungie and Rovio. In contrast, Capcom continues to achieve record profits by focusing on traditional premium game releases, suggesting a potential strategic shift back towards established business models within the industry.
Fortnite's Overwatch collab "vastly outshines" Blizzard's "lackluster" 10th Anniversary event, envious players say: "Epic just made Blizz look absolutely pathetic"
Overwatch players are expressing disappointment that Fortnite's collaboration event for Overwatch is perceived as superior to Blizzard's own 10th-anniversary celebration. The Fortnite crossover introduced Overwatch characters as skins and incorporated iconic locations into the battle royale mode, while the official anniversary event features recolored skins for the original cast, leading to fan sentiment that Epic Games' execution outshines Blizzard's efforts.
Fortnite's Overwatch Butt-Buffing Conspiracy Theory Goes All The Way To The Very Bottom
A conspiracy theory regarding Tracer's appearance in Fortnite, specifically concerning her character model's proportions, has resurfaced. Players noted that Tracer's in-game model in Fortnite appears to have reverted to an earlier, seemingly larger, version of her physique, reigniting discussions that began nearly a decade ago when her original victory pose was altered by Blizzard. This has led to significant player engagement and discussion online, contrasting with the reception of other recent Fortnite character additions.
PS5 Will Reveal the Most Played Games with Steam-Like Player Numbers
Sony is beta testing a new PlayStation 5 widget that will display weekly player numbers for the top ten games in a user's region, similar to Steam's concurrent player data. While not identical to concurrent player counts, this feature aims to provide more insight into the PS5 ecosystem. The widget also includes a toggle for tracking sudden surges in game activity.
Tracer butt investigation follows Overwatch into Fortnite 10 years later, even after Jeff Kaplan said Blizzard…
A decade-old controversy surrounding Tracer's character model in Overwatch has resurfaced following the character's inclusion in Fortnite. This discussion reignites debates about character design, fan service, and developer intent, with former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan previously addressing and debunking myths about the pose change.
Sony Surprise Drops New Feature via May 2026 Beta Update
Sony has introduced a new 'Community Activity' widget to the PlayStation 5 via a beta update, which displays the most popular games and modes in a user's region. While the feature is currently in beta and its usefulness is questioned compared to PlayStation 4's social offerings, it may see a full rollout in the coming months.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
A gameplay trailer has been released for a collaboration between Fortnite and Overwatch, titled 'Answer the Call'. This trailer is part of Chapter 7 Season 2, Act III, showcasing the crossover content.
It took a while, but Overwatch's iconic heroes have finally been bitten by the collab slop curse
Overwatch has entered into a collaboration with Fortnite, allowing iconic heroes like Mercy, Genji, D.Va, and Tracer to be featured as in-game skins. This move marks a significant shift for Blizzard's live service title, which previously kept its characters exclusive. The article critiques the trend of character collaborations, suggesting it dilutes the original identity of game universes and turns beloved characters into generic cosmetic items.
EsDeeKid Joins Fortnite Icon Series With New Skins, Emotes and Jam Tracks | Invision Game Community
Epic Games has announced that UK rap artist EsDeeKid is joining Fortnite's Icon Series on May 15th. The collaboration includes new outfits, accessories, jam tracks, and an exclusive emote, all inspired by the artist's music and style. These cosmetic items will be available in the Item Shop until May 25th.
The Epic Games Store MEGA Sale 2026 Is Now Live With Huge Discounts, Free Games and Fortnite Rewards |
The Epic Games Store MEGA Sale 2026 is now live, offering discounts up to 75% on hundreds of PC and mobile titles until June 11th. The sale also features weekly free games and bonus in-game rewards for select titles, including Fortnite cosmetic items with purchases like Super Meat Boy 3D.
Fortnite’s Zero Build changes make it feel like a whole new mode, and not just a BR variant
Fortnite's Zero Build mode has received substantial changes in its latest update, making it feel like a distinct experience rather than just a variant of the battle royale. New features include Pocket Items with unlimited utility usage on a cooldown, the ability to redeploy or cut gliders, and the removal of fall damage as a lethal mechanic. The update also reintroduces unlimited stamina while holding the pickaxe, a change highly praised by the author.
Mobile gaming has a new, and growing, measurement problem | Opinion
The mobile gaming industry faces a growing measurement problem as companies increasingly bypass app stores for direct-to-consumer web stores. This shift, driven by reduced platform fees and regulatory changes, makes it difficult to accurately track revenue and market performance. Companies like Apple and Google are adapting their fee structures, but the lack of reliable data across all channels hinders strategic decision-making and marketing campaign evaluation.
Fortnite Nerfs Lethal Fall Damage in Big Gameplay Shakeup as Overwatch Update Arrives
Fortnite has received a significant gameplay update, particularly impacting its Zero Build mode, which includes the addition of Overwatch characters like Tracer and Genji. This shakeup also features a major adjustment to lethal fall damage within the game.
Fortnite's most embarrassing cause of death has been removed, but Epic Games has managed to balance it shockingly…
Epic Games has removed instant death from fall damage in Fortnite's Battle Royale and Zero Build modes. Instead of dying immediately, players will enter a 'splat' animation, have their health and shields fully drained, and be left with 1 HP, effectively making falling as dangerous as before but with a delay.
