In video games, we’re used to being heroes, saving hapless innocents from villains, monsters, and their own demons. Sometimes, though, we need a hero to save us. Here are stories of daring rescues that happened in video games.
Blizzard Shuts Down Fanmade Overwatch Playboy Parody
Overwatch and porn (or, in this case, “artful eroticism”) have quite a history. Blizzard’s never seemed entirely comfortable with it, but the burgeoning Overwatch porn scene has raged on without its explicit approval. An Overwatch Playboy parody, however, apparently went too far.
Overwatch’s third competitive season will end February 21st at 7PM EST.
Despite Outcry, Blizzard Says Overwatch Loot Box Drop Rates Haven’t Changed
If you ask Overwatch players, the most recent seasonal event, Year of the Rooster, had some damn good skins and some damn heinous drop rates for those skins. Blizzard, however, insists that they haven’t touched those dials in months.
Look At This Cute Lil’ Overwatch Action Figure
My chief complaint with Overwatch since the beta has been the lack of Overwatch action figures. And while Nendoroids aren’t quite what I had in mind, they are certainly better than nothing.
How Blizzard Is Combating Korea’s Overwatch Hacking Problem
As previously reported, cheating has been plaguing Overwatch’s South Korean servers. Today, Blizzard Korea announced a new policy designed to combat that.
How Blizzard Is Combating Korea’s Overwatch Hacking Problem
As previously reported, cheating has been plaguing Overwatch’s South Korean servers. Today, Blizzard Korea announced a new policy designed to combat that.
Overwatch Players Are Making Ridiculous Custom Game Modes
Overwatch’s PTR just got a bunch of new custom game options, and people are using them in responsible, measured ways to— just kidding. They’re turning the game into a dang Bugs Bunny cartoon.
D.va From Overwatch Has Become A Symbol of Hope In Real Life
According to Overwatch lore, D.va is a pro gamer who serves and inspires her country. In real life, D.va’s role is starting to mirror her in-game persona, as she becomes a symbol of hope for women in South Korea.
The Seven Stages Of Spending Too Much Money In Games
“I was like you once,” says an old man with a beard down to his belt, sitting in the corner of a bar. You think he’s talking to you, but maybe he’s shouting in hopes that someone will listen. “I told myself I’d never buy loot boxes or heroes or none of that,” he whimpers. “How wrong I was.” Twist: the old man is me.