The latest Overwatch patch has now arrived on all platforms and with it comes numerous additions, updates and fixes, but perhaps the biggest things you’ll notice in this latest patch is the new hero Sombra who falls under the offense tree. A brutal hacker who can not only corrupt your health packs & turn your turrets against […]
SDCC: Dark Horse Comics to publish Overwatch graphic novel
Dark Horse Comics and Blizzard Entertainment have announced that they are partnering up to produce a series of comics and graphic novels based upon the hit video game Overwatch, beginning with a 100-page original graphic novel set for release in April 2017. In addition to the OGN, Dark Horse will begin republishing Blizzard’s 8-page digital […]
Meet Ana, the new hero in Overwatch
Overwatch fans can rejoice as Blizzard have announced a new hero called Ana is coming to the game, and in celebration they have released not one but two trailers for this mighty battle-scarred veteran. Ana is one of Overwatch’s founding members and is returning after hanging up her rifle for seven years. However, despite her […]
Blizzard artist brings young Overwatch fan’s character to life
A young Overwatch fan’s dream came true when a Blizzard artist recreated her idea for a new hero. Ava, a young fan of Blizzard’s upcoming game, created a new hero called ‘Birst’, which her father shared on Twitter. The character can throw boomerangs, has poisonous wings and is a healer. Blizzard, clearly impressed with the […]
Giant Overwatch figures appear around the world
In the run-up to Overwatch’s release, enormous action figures based on some of the game’s characters have been appearing around the world. The colossal action figures, which come in their own box, were erected by Blizzard Entertainment in three destinations – a Tracer figure was found in Hollywood, while a Genji figure was erected in […]
Blizzard releases Overwatch animated short ‘Hero’
Blizzard has released the final Overwatch animated short, ‘Hero’, which features the mysterious Soldier: 76. The short is set in Dorado and features the elusive hero taking down a thuggish gang. In the lore, Soldier: 76 used to be Jack Morrison, one of the leaders of Overwatch. However, an internal power struggle and a devastating […]
Overwatch open beta details, new cinematic trailer arrives online
With the release date for Overwatch a mere three weeks away it’s time to get your friends together to try out this team based shooter during the Beta. By pre-ordering the game online and through Game stores, gamers will get to experience Overwatch in the Early Access Beta between May 3rd and 5th with the […]
Blizzard releases ‘Alive’ animated short for Overwatch
The last animated short produced by Blizzard for its upcoming shooter Overwatch was an amazing piece of animation and you could be forgiven for thinking it had been produced by Dreamworks or Pixar. The latest animated short from them is equally good. Titled ‘Alive’ , this short film follows the exploits of Talon assassin, The Widowmaker, on […]