Official Site: Overwatch
Studio: Blizzard Entertainment
Launch Date: May 24, 2016
Genre: Team-Based OFPS
Business Model: B2P
Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4
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Overwatch downplays battle royale potential, introduces Overwatch Archives events
Is Overwatch getting a battle royale mode? Probably not. Blizzard Game Director Jeff Kaplan told Kotaku that the team has actually seriously considered wedging...
The MOP Up: Crossout brings out the big raids (April 1, 2018)
The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...
Overwatch is bringing back the Kings Row Uprising event with new hints of story
Last year, players were treated to a hefty event in Overwatch with the Kings Row Uprising. It was a PvE mode, it featured hints...
SuperData’s February 2018 revenue summary shows Fortnite’s dominance
Fortnite isn't just a hit for Epic: It's a hit for the whole industry. That's according to SuperData's latest report, which ranks PC, console,...
GDC 2018: Ready Player One Now, billion person gaming, and mitigating abuse
It's no surprise that Ready Player One was constantly being referenced at GDC 2018, especially in VR, AR, and MMO panels. It's not just because of...
The Daily Grind: How do you deal with your anger in MMORPGs?
Earlier this month, Overwatch made headlines when a player posted up a behavioral therapy chart his wife - who happens to be a therapist...
Overwatch is finally letting you block toxic jerks from your matches
There's very little more infuriating about reporting someone for being toxic, putting him on your mute list, and then finding that same jerk in...
Brigitte smashes into Overwatch
She's buff, she's beautiful, and she's bringing her modern-day squire style into the realm of Overwatch.
She's Brigitte, the goddaughter of Reinhardt Wilhelm who fancies herself...
Blizzard teases decks in Hearthstone and characters in Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm
It's time for a whole lot of new characters to smash into the fray in Blizzard's various multiplayer offerings. Hearthstone doesn't have characters, per...
Blizzard’s Overwatch League addresses toxicity with fines and suspensions, while the Dallas Fuel drops a toxic player
Last week, we covered an ESPN piece in which the author called out Blizzard for sitting on its hands after an Overwatch League player...
Overwatch lists the most popular heroes in all of its various rankings
If you're unfamiliar with the term "trickle-down meta," the topic of this Overwatch thread likely won't make much sense to you. (In brief, it's...
StarCraft celebrates its 20 year anniversary with celebrations across other games
It's been 20 years since StarCraft was first released to the world, and as a result, Blizzard is taking the time to celebrate the...
Ubisoft addresses Rainbow Six Siege toxicity, ESPN slams toxicity in Overwatch League
Ubisoft is sick of toxicity in its games, and to combat it, it's whipping out the banhammer as a "first step" in getting the...
The MOP Up: Closers chooses its next character (March 4, 2018)
The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...
Overwatch’s Jeff Kaplan explains Brigitte’s design, while Hi-Rez implies she’s a Paladins ripoff
If you're the analytical type, you probably started formulating a playstyle for Overwatch's upcoming hero Brigitte as soon as you read about her abilities...
Overwatch gives love to old heroes and reveals Brigitte in new origin video
Yesterday's Overwatch patch was all about the love -- at least, if you care about Mei, Sombra, and Doomfist. The three characters each got...
Overwatch posts an in-universe letter hinting at its next hero
So, who's the next hero for Overwatch? We don't know yet, but there's plenty of room for speculation... and there's a little more food...
Massively Overthinking: Why doesn’t video game marketing reflect our demographics?
This week's Massively Overthinking topic comes to us from Steve, and it's a frustration for our team as well, I promise.
"If the following statistics...
Twitch pushes the Overwatch League through viewer promotions
Superheroes and streaming make for interesting bedfellows, but for fans who are used to watching a ton of Overwatch on Twitch, it's perhaps not...
Overwatch is hiring a creative writer for… reasons
Here is a riddle for you: What would Overwatch, a game that's so far featured far more backstory than actual ongoing story, want with...
