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New Overwatch hero Shion is a human-faced omnic with an evil streak
Overwatch has revealed its 53rd playable character, Shion, an omnic with human-like facial expressions and an antagonistic role within the Hashimoto Clan. The new hero was showcased in an animated trailer, hinting at her abilities which may include dual pistols, a cyber knife, and motorcycle-based combat, suggesting a close-quarters playstyle.
Marvel Rivals Brings Cyclops to the Battlefield on June 12th
Marvel Rivals is adding Cyclops, also known as Scott Summers, to its roster on June 12th as part of Season 8.5. The X-Men leader will function as a ranged damage dealer with abilities that chain between enemies and can be used for aerial mobility. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch release planned for later.
Nobody can tell if Overwatch's 52nd hero is supposed to be a robot or a human, but we won't have to wait long…
Overwatch 2's upcoming 52nd hero, Shion, has been revealed in a new trailer, sparking debate about whether she is an Omnic or a human. Shion is described as the "most terrifying elder" of the Hashimoto clan and will be a villain in the upcoming season. Her true nature and abilities, including dual pistols and an electrified knife, will be further explored through in-game dialogue and comics before she becomes playable on June 16.
Marvel Rivals Season 8.5: Everything Coming In New Update
Marvel Rivals is releasing its Season 8.5 update on June 12, 2026, introducing the mutant leader Cyclops as a new playable hero and a new 18v18 Bounty Annihilation mode set in K’un-Lun: Shenloong Arena. The update also includes a new social hub, Hellfire Bay-Beach, and a summer festival starting June 18 with rewards and limited-time skins. The Avengers-collaboration events, Path To Doomsday, have been rescheduled to late July and mid-October.
Overwatch Season 3's hero seemingly teased thanks to an event featuring a J-pop group and new cosmetics
Overwatch Season 3's new hero appears to have been teased through an upcoming in-game event and a new short story. The event, a collaboration with J-pop duo Yoasobi, will introduce new cosmetics and an animated music video. The short story, "The Fall of a Sparrow," hints at a mysterious female figure connected to the Hashimoto Clan, a potential lead for the new hero.
Marvel Rivals Reveals Alchemax Headquarters as Its Next Map, and The Site For Cyclops’ Rescue
NetEase Games has revealed Alchemax Headquarters as the next map for its upcoming hero shooter, Marvel Rivals. This new map will feature a rescue mission for Cyclops and is set to release on May 28. The trailer showcases the new environment and hints at the involvement of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
Wargaming’s arcade-y new free-to-play game World of Tanks Heat officially releases
Wargaming's new free-to-play hero-driven tank game, World of Tanks: HEAT, has officially launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game features fast-paced combat, unique Agents, experimental vehicles, and a battle pass system for unlocking new content.
World of Tanks Heat is here, and the hero shooter-esque spin-off has five free tanks in it for you
World of Tanks Heat, a free-to-play PC spin-off blending hero shooter and vehicular combat elements, has launched with a rocky start, experiencing crashing and technical issues. Despite these problems, Wargaming is offering free Season 0 battle passes with cosmetic rewards and unlockable tanks, including the XM1V. The game is set in an alternate post-WW2 timeline and features 5v5 and 10v10 modes with agents possessing unique abilities.
World of Tanks: HEAT launches today: It’s like Battlefield and Valorant had a little tank baby
Wargaming has launched World of Tanks: HEAT, a new free-to-play hero shooter spin-off available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW. The game features class-based multiplayer with unique Agents and vehicles, cross-platform play, and seasonal progression. Product Director Artyom Yantsevich stated that this launch is just the beginning for the new title.
Marvel Rivals Announces an “Immediate, Targeted Purge” of Cheating Accounts
NetEase Games has announced an immediate and targeted purge of cheating accounts in Marvel Rivals, issuing permanent bans to those found guilty of disrupting fair play. The development team is committed to maintaining a fair battlefield and will implement device and IP bans for repeat offenders, while also allowing for appeals for erroneously banned accounts.
'[Marvel Rivals] scared us a bit': Overwatch boss says the explosive success of another hero shooter prompted…
The success of the hero shooter Marvel Rivals prompted Blizzard Entertainment to accelerate its content release schedule for Overwatch 2. Facing its first significant competitor in years, the Overwatch team is now planning to launch major updates, including multiple new heroes and story content, at the beginning of each year.
World of Tanks: Heat drar åt hero shooter-hållet
Wargaming is releasing a new free-to-play title, World of Tanks: Heat, next week, which shifts towards a hero shooter-like experience. The game features eight unique agents with special abilities and fifteen distinct tanks, drawing comparisons to Overwatch and Apex Legends. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
World of Tanks: Heat drar år hero shooter-hållet
Wargaming is releasing World of Tanks: Heat next week, a new free-to-play title that incorporates hero shooter elements. Players can choose from eight agents with unique abilities and utilize fifteen distinct tanks. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, featuring fast-paced matches and new game modes.
Procedural Sci-Fi Hero-Shooter Symbiosis Drops Playable Demo on Steam
Independent studio Aberratic Studios has released a playable demo for their upcoming sci-fi cooperative hero-shooter, Symbiosis, on Steam. The game features procedural exploration, tactical base-building, character evolution, and co-op multiplayer. The demo is available now, with the full game available to wishlist on Steam.
Now that Subnautica 2 is out, the most wishlisted game on Steam is… a game that's been out for almost 2…
Following the launch of Subnautica 2, the most wishlisted game on Steam is now Light No Fire. However, the article points out that Deadlock, a MOBA hero shooter that has been in early access for nearly two years, is incorrectly appearing at the top of the wishlisted games list. Valve's platform is criticized for not removing games that are already released from this list.
Unleash the Mutant Within: HoverGrease 2 Launches May 22 on Steam
Altergaze has announced the official launch of HoverGrease 2 on Steam for PC and Steam Deck on May 22nd. The game features a 14-chapter story campaign, 5v5 multiplayer, 10 playable mutants, and over 180 weapons in a bio-cyberpunk setting. HoverGrease 2 blends twin-stick shooter intensity with hero shooter strategy, emphasizing skill-based combat and offering a battle pass progression system with only cosmetic microtransactions.
'I'm confused and I need an adult' — that unsettling Steam game you're seeing on Instagram is real, it's coming soon, and frankly, I'm terrified
The unsettling indie game HoverGrease 2, a top-down hero shooter with a story campaign and multiplayer modes, is set to launch soon. Its bizarre "bio-cyberpunk" art style and sexualized character designs have caused confusion and discomfort among players on social media, despite its upcoming May 22, 2026 release date.
Marvel Rivals Season 8: SINS OF ALCHEMAX Unleashes Devil Dinosaur And A Huge New Competitive Push
Marvel Rivals Season 8: SINS OF ALCHEMAX has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, introducing the new hero Devil Dinosaur, a new map called Alchemax Headquarters, and significant esports updates. The season also includes cosmetic rewards and gameplay improvements, with the Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 1 competition beginning with a $650,000 prize pool.
Marvel Rivals has added a literal T. rex to the game alongside nerfing some Strategists and I don't know…
Marvel Rivals has launched its Season 8 update, introducing the new character Devil Dinosaur and implementing several balance changes. The update includes nerfs to Strategist characters like Invisible Woman, Loki, and Mantis, while also buffing Rocket Raccoon and White Fox. Adjustments were also made to Vanguard characters like Deadpool, Emma Frost, and The Thing, alongside Duelist buffs for Iron Fist, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Squirrel Girl, Star-Lord, and Wolverine.
Marvel Rivals test players make historic discovery: Devil Dinosaur is too big to fit in the flarkin' maps
Players in the Marvel Rivals test server have discovered that the character Devil Dinosaur is too large to fit through certain areas of the game's maps. This has led to discussions among players about the character's hitbox and potential balance issues, while others find the situation humorous given the character's size.
