Overwatch

An online first-person shooter franchise focused on teamwork, players in Overwatch take on the roles of iconic heroes, battling it out over objective-based game modes in maps set across the world. Overwatch 2 launched as a free-to-play title on October 4, 2022 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. While Overwatch 2’s new characters, such as Sojourn and Ramattra have been popular with fans, the new battle pass structure has been contentious. The first Overwatch launched on the PS4, Xbox One, and Windows on May 24, 2016.

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Blizzard Teases First New Game Universe Since Overwatch Amid Developer Exodus

The studio is recruiting for a survival game currently early in development

By Ethan Gach Published January 26, 2022

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Lego Delays Overwatch 2 Set Over Activision Blizzard Allegations

Lego is the latest company to reevaluate its relationship to the Call of Duty maker

By Ethan Gach Published January 11, 2022
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New Agent Neon Brings Sprinting And Sliding To Valorant

Valorant is defined by its slow movement and tight gunplay, but Neon’s unique sprint and slide may shake things up

By Renata Price Published January 5, 2022
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Xbox Celebrates 20th Anniversary With A Museum That Might Drag You

Like a parent showing baby pictures to guests, my Xbox museum is kind of embarrassing

By Isaiah Colbert Published November 23, 2021
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New Overwatch Comic Shows McCree Getting Existential On Name Change

New Blood 's contemplations on the past, the future, and the self left me pretty introspective

By Levi Winslow Published November 10, 2021

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Blizzard Games Aren’t Doing So Great Lately

Yesterday’s earnings call spurred the single biggest hit to ATVI stock in six months

By Ari Notis Published November 3, 2021
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Blizzard Is Already Losing Its First Female Studio Co-Head

Jen Oneal took over the top role in August alongside Mike Ybarra

By Ari Notis Published November 2, 2021
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Overwatch 2 And Diablo 4 Delayed Into 2023

Blizzard's big upcoming sequels still aren't ready

By Ethan Gach Published November 2, 2021
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You Can Change Your Overwatch Battletag For Free Thanks To McCree

Blizzard is waiving the normal $10 fee for changing Overwatch names

By Ian Walker Published October 25, 2021
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Overwatch‘s McCree Is Now Cole Cassidy

The competitive shooter's resident cowboy gets a name change following Activision Blizzard lawsuit

By Ian Walker Published October 22, 2021

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Overwatch 2 Debuts At Tourney, Seemingly Missing Jeff Kaplan Nod

Pros take Bastion and Sombra reworks for a spin at OWL finals

By Ethan Gach Published September 27, 2021
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Overwatch 2’s Boss Is Quitting Blizzard For “Some Time Off”

He's the latest in an ever-growing list of departures from a company mired in scandal

By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2021
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Blizzard Reduces Titty In World Of Warcraft, But Not Sexism At The Company

Can management treat real women with respect instead?

By Sisi Jiang Published September 17, 2021
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Overwatch League Season 5 Will Use An ‘Early Build’ Of Overwatch 2

Blizzard confirms, after many rumors, an April 2022 start date for OWL’s fifth season

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 3, 2021
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Blizzard Is Changing McCree’s Name In Overwatch Amid Lawsuit [Update]

The change comes after the Blizzard developer Jesse McCree was named after left the company earlier this month.

By Ethan Gach Published August 26, 2021

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Overwatch League Casters Stop Saying McCree’s Name

Fans renew calls to change the character's name following Jesse McCree’s departure from Activision Blizzard

By Ethan Gach Published August 12, 2021
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Jesse McCree, Diablo 4 Director No Longer At Activision Blizzard

More high-profile departures, including the namesake of an Overwatch hero, amid Activision Blizzard's lawsuit

By Ethan Gach Published August 11, 2021
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Activision Blizzard’s Latest Investor Call Was An Especially Ghoulish Affair

Activision Blizzard plugged Overwatch 2 and strong profits amid ongoing fallout

By Ethan Gach Published August 4, 2021
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Activision Blizzard Is Losing Overwatch Sponsors After Lawsuit

T-Mobile appears to have pulled support for the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues

By Ari Notis Published August 3, 2021
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Blizzard President J. Allen Brack Is ‘Stepping Down’ Amid Activision Lawsuit Controversy

His departure comes in the wake of historic allegations of harassment at Activision Blizzard

By Luke Plunkett Published August 3, 2021

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