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This is Overwatch's "comeback," says Blizzard, as Season 1's player stats beats the game's launch weekend's
Blizzard Entertainment claims that Overwatch is currently in its best state, with player statistics from Season 1 surpassing those of the game's launch weekend. This statement comes after a period of challenges for the hero shooter.
Deadlock's Magical Setting Carries On A Storied, And Welcome, Tradition
Deadlock's "Cursed Apple" setting reimagines New York City as a magical urban fantasy landscape, drawing inspiration from various fictional works and the city's own history. The game, a MOBA/hero shooter hybrid from Valve, features a diverse cast of characters that reflect the city's melting pot nature, with a particular focus on representation. The article praises the game's rich setting and its ability to make players feel part of a larger, magical narrative.
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.
Deadlock Hits 125,000 Concurrent Players After Old Gods Update
Valve's unreleased hero shooter Deadlock has reached 125,000 concurrent players following its "Old Gods, New Blood" update. This surge in player count places it near competitors like Overwatch 2, despite Deadlock lacking an official release date or marketing. The update added new heroes and a 4v4 mode, demonstrating Valve's commitment to the game as a live service.
Marvel Rivals Community Starts Placing Bounties on Griefers
The Marvel Rivals community has resorted to using a third-party website, Intlist, to place cash bounties on players perceived as griefers and "throwers" due to frustration with developer NetEase's perceived inaction on in-game toxicity. This vigilante system, which allows players to profit from retaliating against disruptive players, has reportedly doubled the amount of griefing and is creating a chaotic environment within the game's ranked mode.
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.
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.
Report: Tencent was Highguard's secret financial backer
A report indicates that Tencent, through its subsidiary TiMi Studio Group, was the primary financial backer for Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter, Highguard. Neither company has officially confirmed the report, though Wildlight CEO Dusty Welch has previously declined to discuss funding sources. Highguard launched as a free-to-play title in January 2026 but reportedly failed to meet internal expectations, leading to significant layoffs shortly after its release.
New Overwatch season - latest hero, maps, and changes
The latest Overwatch season, 'The Reign of Talon', introduces new heroes like Sierra, map reworks such as Antarctica Peninsula, and various cosmetic bundles including collaborations with Le Sserafim and Diablo. Blizzard has also implemented balance changes for older heroes and adjusted game modes like Stadium and Lijiang Night Market.
Overwatch tier list - the best heroes in Season 2
This Overwatch tier list for Season 2 ranks all 51 heroes based on their effectiveness in the current meta. The list categorizes heroes into S, A, B, C, and D tiers, with S-tier representing the strongest picks. The article provides detailed explanations for each hero's placement, considering their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses in the Season 2 patch.
30 Best PS5 Multiplayer Games To Play In 2026
This guide lists 30 of the best multiplayer games available on the PlayStation 5, covering a variety of genres and playstyles. The selection includes both competitive PvP and cooperative PvE experiences, with options for solo players and groups of friends. The article highlights games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, and Baldur's Gate 3, among many others, offering brief descriptions of their gameplay and multiplayer features.
Marvel Rivals next season release date and everything we know so far
Marvel Rivals Season 7 is scheduled to launch on March 20, 2026, introducing the new hero White Fox, a new map, and fresh game modes. This update follows Season 6.5 and will include balance changes such as a 20% nerf to ultimate ability charge rates and the removal of the 'jeff-nado' team-up ability. Season 7.5 is expected to feature the character Black Cat.
New Marvel Rivals style shooter hits PC, but pulled from Xbox and PlayStation
Fragpunk, a new hero shooter from Netease, has launched on PC but its release on Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5 has been delayed due to unforeseen technical issues. The developers are working to optimize the console versions and have offered compensation to affected players, including refunds for pre-orders and in-game currency upon launch. The game is reportedly running well on Steam Deck, and crossplay is expected when the console versions eventually release.
All Overwatch maps and game modes
This guide details all the maps and game modes available in Blizzard Entertainment's hero shooter, Overwatch. It covers various modes like Escort, Control, Hybrid, Push, Flashpoint, and Clash, listing the specific maps associated with each. The article also touches on map selection mechanics and the evolution of game modes since the game's launch.
OVERWATCH
Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Players select from over 30 heroes across three roles to compete in objective-based matches. The game is available on PC and features cosmetic rewards, a competitive mode, and player-created content through the Workshop.
