Overwatch will play very differently in the future. Now, every team will be made up of two tanks, two supports, and two damage. (The original queue system will remain in the Arcade section of the Overwatch client.) Because this is such a big change, we’re seeing a sweeping set of nerfs and buffs across the board to heroes like Brigitte, Wrecking Ball, Ashe, and Tracer. We’ve highlighted the biggest changes to characters you should know about, as well as the full patch notes. These changes are available on the PTR for PC players. Patch 1.39 is expected to hit Sept. 1, with all of these...…Overwatch will play very differently in the future. Now, every team will be made up of two tanks, two supports, and two damage. (The original queue system will remain in the Arcade section of the Overwatch client.) Because this is such a big change, we’re seeing a sweeping set of nerfs and buffs across the board to heroes like Brigitte, Wrecking Ball, Ashe, and Tracer. We’ve highlighted the biggest changes to characters you should know about, as well as the full patch notes. These changes are available on the PTR for PC players. Patch 1.39 is expected to hit Sept. 1, with all of these...WW…

Overwatch’s newest hero, Sigma, was very nearly a different character altogether. Fans of the game’s lore might remember the Baptiste short story Reunion, where the formerly Talon-affiliated medic is cornered by some of his old coworkers. One of those coworkers is a charismatic man, and powerful presence, named Mauga. Mauga, a Talon Heavy Assault, has a long history with Baptiste — and so, Overwatch’s developers reasoned, he would make for an excellent Hero 31. There was just one problem. The Overwatch team wanted to introduce another anchor tank, which is a specific kind of role in the...…Overwatch’s newest hero, Sigma, was very nearly a different character altogether. Fans of the game’s lore might remember the Baptiste short story Reunion, where the formerly Talon-affiliated medic is cornered by some of his old coworkers. One of those coworkers is a charismatic man, and powerful presence, named Mauga. Mauga, a Talon Heavy Assault, has a long history with Baptiste — and so, Overwatch’s developers reasoned, he would make for an excellent Hero 31. There was just one problem. The Overwatch team wanted to introduce another anchor tank, which is a specific kind of role in the...WW…

Overwatch gets three new heroes a year. There’s a routine and a rhythm to their release, especially for the heroes who are announced outside of BlizzCon. There’s a tease or two on social media, and then we get to see an animation that introduces us to the character as, well, a character, and then finally there is a kit reveal. Sometimes, those reveals land well, and I am delighted or intrigued at the newest member of the Overwatch cast. Sigma, Overwatch’s Hero 31, was far more of a gut punch. His origins animation is an ambitious piece of work from the Overwatch team; it involves non-linear...…Overwatch gets three new heroes a year. There’s a routine and a rhythm to their release, especially for the heroes who are announced outside of BlizzCon. There’s a tease or two on social media, and then we get to see an animation that introduces us to the character as, well, a character, and then finally there is a kit reveal. Sometimes, those reveals land well, and I am delighted or intrigued at the newest member of the Overwatch cast. Sigma, Overwatch’s Hero 31, was far more of a gut punch. His origins animation is an ambitious piece of work from the Overwatch team; it involves non-linear...WW…

Filed under:Optometrists arrive in Azeroth’s , is full of exciting lore and a dangerous new raid. Some players are ignoring all the new information coming out from the test realms, however, because there are more important revelations afoot: , according to a recent data mine of Patch 9.1.It’s an odd omission from a game that’s been going on for over 15 years now, but players have been wanting eyeglasses for years. NPCs like the druid adventurer Elise Starseeker, a few Gilnean grandmothers, and a troll historian are all sporting some classy spectacles, but players only get access to gaudy...…Filed under:Optometrists arrive in Azeroth’s , is full of exciting lore and a dangerous new raid. Some players are ignoring all the new information coming out from the test realms, however, because there are more important revelations afoot: , according to a recent data mine of Patch 9.1.It’s an odd omission from a game that’s been going on for over 15 years now, but players have been wanting eyeglasses for years. NPCs like the druid adventurer Elise Starseeker, a few Gilnean grandmothers, and a troll historian are all sporting some classy spectacles, but players only get access to gaudy...WW…