Overwatch
Overwatch Review Summary
Overwatch may yet cool off and fall by the wayside at some point in the near future, but it sure seems like it's here for the long haul. Pretty much everything about this game feels fresh and exciting: the class-based combat, the art style, the roster, the modes. It's equal parts strategic and twitchy, encouraging you to think while also rewarding skill, and its roster is a delight. Overwatch may well be the best new multiplayer shooter to come along since Modern Warfare and Team Fortress 2 took 2007 by storm. I can't wait to play more.
5/5
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Overwatch Winter Wonderland - Launch Times, New Legendary Skins - Everything we Know
Here's everything you need to know about the return of the Overwatch Winter Wonderland event for 2018, including a start date, and new legendary skins.
Overwatch Year of the Pig Lunar New Year Event Start Date Revealed
The pig symbolizes a love of life and entertainment.
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Win some games, earn a skin.
A Timeline of the Wild Ellie Imposter Fiasco That Has Overtaken Overwatch
A false identity splits the Overwatch esports scene.
Overwatch Appears to Have Dumbledore'd Soldier: 76
Blizzard reveals another important bit of backstory outside of the game.
Blizzard Reportedly Cutting Costs as Activision's Influence on Company Grows
How will this change the company?
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'tis the holiday season.
Overwatch Legendary Edition Giveaway: How to Enter and Win a Free Copy for PC
We're giving away 70 copies of the acclaimed hero shooter for PC. Here's how to enter and win!
Blizzard Apologizes for Blackface on South Korean Overwatch Stream
"What happened on the official Korean stream was inappropriate."
Overwatch's Momentum Slowed in 2018
Blizzard revenue drives Activision even as franchises slow.
Forget Ashe, Bob is Available Now on the Overwatch PTR
Overwatch's newest hero is live on the Overwatch PTR.
Watch BlizzCon 2018's Opening Ceremony and Big Announcements Here
Diablo 4? New Overwatch hero? A deeper look inside World of Warcraft Classic? Watch all the possible news as it unfolds here.
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Prepare to attack.
Overwatch League Adds Longer Breaks for Players, New Tournament Format for 2019 Season
More teams, longer breaks. Sound good?
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It's a Blizzard store exclusive too.
Overwatch's In-Game Lucio-Oh's Cereal May Soon Be a Reality
Now you can really have some Lucio-Oh's.
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World of Warcraft executive producer steps into the role.
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Soon you can build your own payload, probably.
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Gain access to two months of original video content.
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The new map features three separate locations which teams must fight for control of.
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Overwatch's LEGO sets are coming soon, and if you step on Reaper, he'll laugh at your pain.
Overwatch on the Switch is "Feasible," Diablo 3 Producer Says
Whether it's coming over is another matter.
Blizzard Calls D.Va's Bluff, Nerfs Her Gun... Literally
Official D.Va Nerf gun toy coming in 2019.
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Two years later, the Summer Games from Rio live on.
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We're all soldiers now.
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You either love her or you hate her.
Overwatch Free Weekend Starts Tomorrow Ahead of the Overwatch League Grand Finals
Try out all the heroes on 18 maps.
Free Overwatch Loot Boxes Available for Twitch Prime Members: Here's How
A bonus Overwatch reward for Twitch Prime members.
Blizzard to Nerf Overwatch's Mercy and Buff Ana
Please leave our nice medic alone.
Wrecking Ball, Overwatch's Cute Hamster Hero, Goes Live on Public Servers Next Week
Something fluffy this way comes.
Overwatch League is Coming to ESPN and ABC in Multi-Year Deal
Blizzard Entertainment and Disney are teaming up to bring Overwatch League to a bigger audience.
Pink Mercy Skin Raises $12.7 Million for Charity
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation benefits from your love of Overwatch skins.
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Look at his little cheeks.
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Overwatch Possibly Teasing a New, Rolling Hero
At least, that's what I think it is.
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The Overwatch Anniversary event is back in 2018, bringing in the Second Anniversary event with new Legendary skins, new emotes, the new Petra Deathmatch map, and more.
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A new developer update video reveals a new role, private profiles and more.
Blizzard Talks Overwatch 2 and the Chances of Overwatch Coming to Switch
Don't get your hopes up for either.
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Rialto Map Is Now Available in the Overwatch PTR
Get a feel for Rialto's charming streets before they fill with blood.
Overwatch Surprises With 6v6 Competitive Elimination Season
Blizzard discreetly adds a competitive season to a fan-favorite Arcade mode.
Podcast | The USgamer Podcast on the Radical Heights of Overwatch: Retribution
PODCAST | Another battle royale game joins the ring, a new Mega Man X collection is happening, and more on this week's episode of The USgamer Podcast.
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A new PvE mode, another map, and lots more goodies join Blizzard's popular shooter for the new Archives event.
Feature | Overwatch Retribution Fills in the Gaps in the Game's Lore
The origins of Reaper are imminent.
BlizzCon 2018 Dates Announced, Here's When Tickets Go On Sale
Southern California gets its annual Blizzard
This Gorgeous Overwatch Mercy Statue Will Set You Back $175
Wallets sometime die.
Overwatch Retribution Trailer Stars Blackwatch, Shows Off New Map and Skins
Blackwatch reporting for duty.
Blizzard Teases Overwatch "Retribution" Alongside the Return of Uprising
Live, die, repeat Tracer's first mission.
Overwatch League Player xQc Released from Dallas Fuel After Repeat Suspensions
The controversial player is cutting ties with the Texas Overwatch team.
Brigitte Gets new Skins on Overwatch PTR
Brigitte gets new duds to help her serve and protect.
What Will the Next Generation of Game Consoles Look Like?
THE USGAMER PODCAST | Previewing the next generation, talking about Overwatch's new hero, and more.
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We have Overwatch Hero 27.
Watch the Overwatch Puppy Rumble Today and Support Some Good Dogs Up For Adoption
Puppies reign from above.
Actually, Overwatch Would Make For a Rad Fighting Game
What would the meta look like for this?
Play Overwatch for Free This Weekend on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Another free Overwatch weekend descends.
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Year of the dog is a pretty good year for skins.
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A long-awaited feature is dropped into Overwatch without any fanfare.
Overwatch Player Geguri Set to Join the Shanghai Dragons Overwatch League Team [Update]
[Update: It looks like she might be joining the Overwatch League as its first female pro-player.]
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Capture the flag has also been revamped.
Overwatch's Lunar New Year Event Returns for the Year of the Dog
Mark your calendars for February 8.
Overwatch Update Delivers 4K Support to Xbox One X, Nerfs to Mercy and Junkrat
Goodbye Mercy, I hardly knew ye.
Blizzard is Using YouTube to Find Toxic Overwatch Players
Toxicity is public enemy number one for Blizzard's Overwatch team.
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From Bloodborne to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, sometimes video games are better spent watching a loved one play than playing yourself.
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The meta isn't everything.
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Beware the bad cat bearing a grudge, especially if she's armed.
Shiny New Pharah Skin Revealed For Overwatch's Upcoming Cosmetic Update
Ahead of Blizzard World's launch next week, Overwatch is rolling out teasers of the other new content joining the game as well.
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The upcoming cosmetic update will feature these cute little guys.
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The next Overwatch is incoming!
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Matches kick off the evening of January 10, streaming on Twitch.
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Rep your favorite OWL team just in time for the big debut season.
Overwatch Players Are Split on the Most Recent Mercy Nerf
Mercy is subject to yet another nerf in the PTR, and players are divided.
Mei is the Deadliest Winston Hunter In This Adorable Overwatch Comic
Mei, the deadliest game.
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Learn how to answer the call of duty with this basic Offense hero.
Overwatch - How to Play Junkrat
Lob grenades into enemy ranks and cause mayhem with Junkrat!
Overwatch - How to Play Symmetra
Here's some great strategies for controlling the battlefield with Symmetra
Doomfist Guide - How to Play Doomfist in Overwatch, Doomfist Legendary Skins, Is Doomfist OP?
The fabled Doomfist is finally here, and all our Overwatch heroes will have a tough time getting to grips with him.
Overwatch - How to Play Torbjorn
Drop turrets, kill enemies. Learn how to best use Torbjorn.
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Team Deathmatch is now live on Overwatch for all! Here's a guide on how not to die in the brand new, hectic mode.
Overwatch - How to Play Tracer
Let's leap in the fight, luv! Learn how to use the time-twisting abilities of Tracer.
Overwatch - How to Play Widowmaker
From across the battlefield, Widowmaker will punish the weak. Learn how to use this sniper.
Overwatch - How to Play Winston
This intelligent ape will get behind enemy lines and make a monkey out of you.
Overwatch - How to Play Zenyatta
This robotic monk straddles the line between damage and healing, making him a great backline Support.
Overwatch - How to Play Reinhardt
Overwatch's main tank steps out into the battlefield. Here's the best strategies for Reinhardt.
Overwatch - How to Play Bastion
This robot is one of Overwatch's most loved and hated heroes. Learn how to play him here.
Overwatch Hero Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Which Hero You Should Be Playing
Overwatch is here and we've got the strategies that will make you a winner with every hero.
Overwatch - How to Play McCree
It's high noon and McCree has some bodies to put in the ground. Get the lowdown on this cowboy.
Overwatch - How to Earn XP and Level Up Fast
Level up fast to earn more loot boxes.
Overwatch - How to Play Pharah
Rain death from above with these great tips for Pharah.
Overwatch - The Best Heroes in Each Class - Best Offense, Defense, Tank, Support Heroes
The best hero for each class type.
Overwatch - How to Play Reaper
Drag your enemies to hell with Reaper's powerful shotguns.
Overwatch Beginner's Tips & Tricks: 8 Things You Need to Know Before You Play
If you're just starting out in Overwatch, these are a few of the things you need to know.
Overwatch - How to Play Roadhog
This Tank hero is all about being in your face. Learn how to master Roadhog.
Blizzard is Hiring a Vehicle Software Engineer for an Unannounced First-Person Game
Blizzard is looking to work with vehicles for its new project.
Physics Tweaks Coming to Overwatch's PTR Servers
You will believe a gorilla can fly.
Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2017 Legendary Skins Revealed
Junkrat is ready for the "winter"
Overwatch's Winter Wonderland Returns Soon With a Scary Mei Versus Winston Mode
New skins, new arcade modes, new holiday cheer.
Overwatch Introduces a Whole New Currency Just for League Skins
A separate currency will help ensure the proper proceeds go to the teams.
Overwatch $30 in Black Friday Sale
(Over)watch for falling prices. Grab Blizzard's superb FPS for a great price this Black Friday.
Belgium Concludes that Loot Boxes are Gambling, Will Try and Ban Them in Europe
Belgium's Gaming Commission has reached a conclusion on loot boxes.
Blizzard is Hosting Another Free Weekend for Overwatch [Update]
Play the game for free, then get it for cheap on Black Friday.
Overwatch's New Hero Moira Is Live on Servers Now
Gets me to the payload on time.
Feature | Overwatch Devs Discuss Moira, Blizzard World, and Which Overwatch Heroes Play WarCraft
BlizzCon 2017 Interview: We sit down with lead writer Michael Chu and technical artist Hak Lee to talk about Overwatch's new hero and map.
New Overwatch Hero Moira Made a Cameo in Doomfist's Comic Months Ago
The shadowy figure has been here all along.
Overwatch Will Release Special Skins Not Tied to Events [Update]
Blizzard also revealed special Blizzard-themed skins to celebrate the new BlizzardWorld map.
Reinhardt's Basically Thor in the Newest Overwatch Animated Short
Dude looks straight up like Chris Hemsworth.
Overwatch Is Getting a New Blizzard-Themed Map, Plus a New Support Hero
Overwatch news galore at BlizzCon 2017.
Destiny 2 is Live on PC and Blizzard is Throwing a Social Media Party for Cayde-6
Destiny 2 is live on battle.net
New Overwatch Comic Highlights Mercy as the True Villain
Witch Mercy is the real big bad of Overwatch's Halloween universe.
Deals | You Can Now Pre-Order a Genji from Overwatch Figma Figure
Pre-orders open until November 15th.
Feature | Inside the Launch of Blizzard's Ambitious New Overwatch League
We visited Blizzard's new esports arena and talked to Overwatch League commissioner Nate Nanzer about Blizzard's plan to build a "forever sport".
Feature | The Harsh History Of Gaming Microtransactions: From Horse Armor to Loot Boxes
Loot Boxes are currently the most debated topic in gaming, but we've had over a decade of in-game money grabbing.
Overwatch's New Endless PvE Mode Will Test Our Limits and Wills to Live
Carpal tunnel, here I come!
Overwatch's Halloween Event is Now Live With New Skins and a Revamped Horde Mode
Junkenstein returns.
Blizzard Wants Intern For New Project With Knowledge of Overwatch
Is it a new Overwatch title, or something else?
Overwatch PTR Nerfs Mercy Not Long After Her Big Character Update
Please stop praying for Mercy, she's too strong.
Genji Joins Tracer as the Next Overwatch Figma
I require healing.
Overwatch's Halloween Event Returns This October With Even More Spooky Loot
Overwatch celebrates Halloween once again this year.
PSA: Overwatch is Free on all Consoles This Weekend
Now's a good a time as any.
Opinion | Games as Services Are Changing the Way We Interact With Video Games
Turns out the Netflix for video games is just video games.
Square Enix: "Gone are the Days in Which Single-player Games Were of Primary Status"
Square Enix will focus on games as services.
The Overwatch League Signs Three More US Teams, Official League Games Start in January
The Overwatch League is all but ready for a 2018 launch.
Overwatch's New Patch Silences Xbox One Players With Bad Reputations
Xbox One players with bad reputations will now be muted in the in-game voice chat. Also, Junkertown joins the official map rotation, along with Mercy and D.Va's hero-altering changes.
Deals | Pick up Overwatch for Half Price This Week
Talk about a Payload.
No More New Content for Battleborn
It was a matter of time.
Toxic Players Are Slowing Down Overwatch's Development
Blizzard says a lot of time and resources are being used on players who don't want to control themselves.
Blizzard Announces the Blizzard Arena Los Angeles for Major Esports Competitions
The Blizzard Arena LA will host the Overwatch League later this year.
Everyone is Thirsty for Overwatch's Junkertown Queen
You could be the king, but watch the Queen conquer.
Overwatch Adds Deathmatch, Junkertown, and a Reporting System in Today's Updates
Big new updates to both Overwatch and the PTR today.
Blizzard Adds References to Mei's Animated Short on Ecopoint: Antarctica Map
Nothin' like the coffee mugs of dead colleagues for a dose of environmental storytelling!
Opinion | Overwatch's Heroes Change Like the Seasons, and That's A-Okay
Overwatch's character overhauls (like with D.Va and Mercy) have a lot in common with MOBAs.
Here are All the Changes for Overwatch's Sixth Competitive Season
Better matchmaking, better rankings, and less punishment for decay.
New D.Va Changes in Overwatch Weakens Her Defense Matrix but Gives Her Missiles
D.Va is set for some big changes in the next Overatch PTR.
The New Overwatch Junkrat and Roadhog Cinematic Has a Cool Cowboy Bebop Reference
See you later Junk Cowboy.
Blizzard Reveals New Overwatch Map, Junkertown, and a Potential New Character
Who is the Junkertown Queen?
Overwatch Lucio Ball Guide - Tips and Tricks, How to Win
Lucio fans rejoice, for the Lucio Ball event has returned to us in the Overwatch Summer Games 2017 event.
A Datamine of Overwatch's PTR Has Evidence of Potential "Junkertown" Map
Take me to Junkertown.
Screw the Payload! Overwatch Has a Deathmatch Mode Now
Play the new Deathmatch mode in the Overwatch PTR right now.
Overwatch How to Earn Loot Boxes Guide - Emotes, Sprays, Legendary Skins
Run n gun, loot n shoot. How to earn loot boxes and get skins in Overwatch.
Overwatch Summer Games 2017 Issues Leave Players Trapped In Queues or Worse
It's patch day, but things aren't necessarily smooth sailing.
Overwatch Summer Games are Live and Have the Best Skins
Dad76 has a BBQ grill! This is not a drill!
USgamer Community Question: What Multiplayer Game are You Best At?
USgamer's Friday Community Question is back, baby! This week: What multiplayer game is your bread and butter?
Overwatch Will Once Again Host the Summer Games This August
Let's break it down!
Doomfist is Finally Live, and There's a New Trailer to Celebrate
After a month, Doomfist is now available for everyone.
USgamer Lunch Hour: Overwatch Frees Doomfist [Youtubed!]
Let's see how Overwatch's latest character feels in the competitive meta.
Do You Want to be a Pro Overwatch Player? Here's How Much You Could Make
Full salary and benefits for League players.
Overwatch's Newest Webcomic Puts the Spotlight on Doomfist and the Evil Organization of Talon
The webcomic teases new locales and unfamiliar characters as well.
Doomfist is a Love Letter to the Fighting Game Genre, Comes Out on Overwatch Next Week
A new behind-the-scenes video dives deep into Doomfist's design.
Blizzard Fixes a Factually Incorrect Name for One of Doomfist's Skins
Cheetahs can't outrun the laws of wild cat spots.
Overwatch Fan's Church of Hanzo is Actually Protest Art
It's about the government, man.
Doomfist's First Legendary Skins are Live on the Overwatch PTR
The skins and other drops are finally live.
The Overwatch League Finds Its First Seven Teams and Owners, Including Patriots Owner Robert Kraft
Seven teams kick off Blizzard's attempt to make eSports operate like live sports.
Overwatch Fans are Debating Doomfist's Philosophy About Conflict
It's getting pretty heated in the Overwatch forums.
Report: Blizzard Signs Six Overwatch League Esports Teams
Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Seoul will field Overwatch teams.
USgamer Streams Overwatch's Doomfist [YouTubed!]
Mike tackles the fist of doom in this stream... of doom.
No, Doomfist Didn't Murder Tracer
Real touch-and-go moment for the time-traveling fave.
Doomfist is Now Live on the Overwatch PTR, Terry Crews Will Not be Voicing the Character
Sorry, Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans.
Nothing Propels Fans Into Chaos Like the Word 'Doomfist' in an Overwatch PTR Crash Log
The Summer Games Event is likely returning too, though that was already noted.
Want Jeff Kaplan's D.Va Jersey From the Latest Overwatch Developer Update? Too Bad
RIP, stylish D.Va jersey dreams.
Overwatch Adds Better Highlight Functions and Offers Less Duplicate Loot in New Update
Take better video clips, get less duplicate items. Win-win.
Twitch Becomes Official Third Party Streaming Service for Overwatch and Other Blizzard Esports
Outside of Blizzard themselves that is.
Float Around in Zero Gravity When Overwatch's New Map Launches Today
Plus, some Heroes of the Storm-barred skins join lootboxes.
This is What Overwatch Looks Like as a JRPG
Our shonen hero, McCree
Cancel Your Plans, Overwatch Is Offering Double XP This Weekend
It's not like E3 starts on Saturday this year or anything.
These Unique Overwatch-Themed Controllers Are Adorable
But good luck getting your hands on one.
Overwatch Changes Have Roadhog Players Feeling The Nerf
RIP Roadhog forever and ever.
Overwatch's New Map is a Gorgeous, Grim Space Colony You Can Play Right Now
More like "Moon of the Apes" am I right?
Blizzard Teases New Overwatch Content With Mysterious Space Transmission
The gorillas are on the loose... in space!
Far Cry 5 Sets the Heartland Aflame, Magikarp Uses "Jump," and the Rest of This Week's Headlines
ENDING CREDITS | Taking a look a back at this week's headlines and everything else you might have missed on USgamer.
Statistically Speaking, the Overwatch Anniversary Event is Bad for Loot Boxes [Update]
Blizzard's Jeff Kaplan weighs in on the Loot Box controversy.
Blizzard's New Mobile Game Could Be Based on WarCraft
Another WarCraft spin-off on mobile?
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Wait, the Overwatch Anniversary Skins Have a Theme?
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan weighs in.
Overwatch Players are Hosting Custom Dance Parties
King's Row funk you up.
One Year Later, and Overwatch Is All About Being the Most Fashionable
The art of shooting things has fallen to the wayside.
It's Ridiculous Blizzard Still Doesn't Offer Cross-Platform Overwatch Accounts
A year later and my Overwatch skins are marooned on consoles.
USgamer Celebrates Overwatch's Anniversary With a Stream (5pm ET/2pm PT)
Today, we show you how bad we are at Overwatch. Enjoy it.
Overwatch Anniversary Event Drops A Ton of Legendary Skins
But also everyone has a dance emote.
Don't Worry, Overwatch Will Have A "Season 2" of Animated Shorts
Here's to hoping D.Va and Lucio are finally given some spotlight.
Overwatch Shows Off a Bunch of New Anniversary Loot
Sombra's got some dance moves.
Overwatch Teases Three New "Arena" Maps for the Anniversary Event
Three new maps that will expand existing Overwatch levels.
Canceled Overwatch Graphic Novel Would Have Limited Game
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan explains the reasoning behind First Strike's cancellation.
New Overwatch Video Explains 'Goth Reaper', Why All Ships are "Canon"
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan answers some of the biggest questions in the game.
Overwatch Anniversary Event Begins Next Week
Overwatch celebrates its one year anniversary.
Overwatch Art Book and Comics Anthology Available for Pre-Order
Relish in the art of Blizzard's almost-one-year-old shooter.
Overwatch Anniversary Event Potentially Leaked
Dataminers have uncovered a trove of information regarding a potential Overwatch anniversary event.
Is Blizzard's Esports Ambitions Scaring Away eSports Teams?
New reports highlight ongoing negotiations with Overwatch's esports division.
Blizzard Forms New Overwatch-Specific Esports Division
Blizzard's pouring even more resources into their golden child, Overwatch.
Blizzard Reveals Overwatch's Loot Drop Rates... in China
Too bad about 90 percent of 'em are duplicates though.
Overwatch's Zarya Finally Gets A Great Skin, And It's Not in Overwatch
Heroes of the Storm adds Genji to the cast and gives Zarya a Genji makeover.
Overwatch on Xbox One and PS4 Getting More Control Options
If you're like more aiming choices on console Overwatch, Blizzard has you covered.
Overwatch Uprising's PvE Mode Brings Story to the Forefront
Overwatch, a game with lore scattered everywhere but the game itself, finally brings its story home.
Opinion | Wow, These New Overwatch Skins Are Boring
Who looks at Overwatch and says, "Let's make this gaggle of heroes look like generic video game protagonists?" No one.
Leaked Overwatch Trailer Highlights Heroes' Original Looks
The next Overwatch event goes live tomorrow and a leaked trailer shows off the new skins.
Overwatch Comic Hints At Old-School Skins For Upcoming Event
The Overwatch: Uprising motion comic points to new skins for Genji, Tracer, Torbjorn, and more.
Overwatch's Next Event Will Be Based in Game Lore, Not the Real World
The event coming April 11 will have new skins and more for King's Row Uprising.
Overwatch's Next Hero Is "Very Far Along in Development"
Overwatch game director admits that perhaps the team might slow down on hero development.
How Will Orisa Affect Overwatch's Competitive Meta?
With Orisa nearing her official release across all platforms, we stop to wonder, what does this mean for Overwatch's current Reinhardt-essential meta?
Orisa Will Be Out in Overwatch Next Week
Blizzard confirms release date for their newest character.
Overwatch's Orisa "Will Go Live Later This Month" After More Testing
Blizzard Entertainment has to give Overwatch's latest tank a few more tweaks before setting her live.
Move Over Reinhardt, There’s a New Protective Barrier-Wielding Tank in Town
Overwatch offers a new barrier tank to compete with Reinhardt's massive shield.
Overwatch Wins Game of the Year at the 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards
Pokemon GO, Inside, and No Man's Sky took home awards, too.
Did Blizzard Just Tease The Next Overwatch Hero?
Today Blizzard posted a mock interview with a mysterious new character, and we think it could be tied to the origins for a new hero.
Overwatch's Next Hero Might Not Be Doomfist
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan puts a long-running rumor to sleep.
What Makes the Bow the Ideal Video Game Weapon?
In less than two weeks, a new archery-savvy heroine will be playable on our screens with Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy. And it got us thinking, what are the best bows in video games?
Twitch Year-In-Review Names Overwatch As 2016's Most Watched New Game
Twitch offers its 2016 year-in-review.
Overwatch's Tracer Gets The Adorable Nendoroid Treatment
The first of many potential Overwatch Nendoroid and Figmas is announced.
Feature | Essential Weekend Reading: The Overwatch Keyboard Controversy, Nioh's High Difficulty
As we head into the weekend, we highlight the week's most important stories and features.
Overwatch Introduces Server Browser, As Capture The Flag Stays On
Blizzard Entertainment is letting Overwatch players create custom games.
Overwatch's Fight Against Alternative Input and The Folks Caught in The Middle
Blizzard wants Overwatch's competitive scene on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 to be fair, but fixing the issue may shut out gamers with disabilities.
WoW Gold Can Be Used for Overwatch and Hearthstone Items
Blizzard Entertainment opens up the WoW Token to other Battle.net titles.
Overwatch's Bastion Is Getting Some Buffs In the Near Future
The little omnic that could is getting beefed up in the future.
Overwatch Bug Causes Player Headaches Over Skinny Mei
The fan debate rages on over the true body type of Overwatch's Mei.
Overwatch Lunar New Year Event Is Live, Capture The Flag Joins The Celebration
You can get those shiny Year of the Rooster loot boxes right now!
Overwatch Year of the Rooster Trailer Shows Off Chinese-Inspired Skins and Capture the Flag
A leaked trailer highlights Capture The Flag and new skins for Mei, Junkrat, Mercy, Reinhardt, Winston, and more.
Overwatch's Next Event is the Year of the Rooster on Jan 24
Blizzard teases new skins inspired by the Chinese New Year.
Overwatch Kicks Off 2017 With a New Map: Oasis
Blizzard Entertainment previews the next Overwatch map, nestled in the Arabian Desert.
USgamer's Best Games of 2016: Our Game of the Year
At last, we choose our favorite game of 2016!
USgamer Community Question: Was 2016 a Good Year for Games?
Did 2016 meet all your expectations for gaming goodness?
USgamer's Best Games of 2016: Best Visual Style
What were the best-looking games of 2016?
Our Favorites: Each USgamer Staff Member Picks Their 10 Best Games of the Year
We all voted on the best of 2016, but here are our personal favorites.
Blizzard on Overwatch 2017: We "Work on More Content Than We Release"
More seasonal events, more maps, and more heroes are coming to Overwatch next year.
Overwatch Comic Highlights Holiday Spirit; Oh, And Tracer is Gay
The latest Overwatch comic shows off a previously-unmentioned side of its flagship character.
2016 Successfully Used Familiar Faces to Introduce New Ideas
This past year taught us that it's possible to appeal to people's sense of nostalgia while teaching them new ways to play.
Overwatch Holiday Update Offers New Winter Wonderland Skins
Nutcracker Zenyatta, Santa Mei, and Reindeer Roadhog headline the new skins for Ovewatch's holiday update.
What Was the Best Multiplayer FPS Game of 2016?
2016 IN REVIEW: Every year seems to feature a bevy of quality FPS titles, but 2016 saw some exceptional releases.
Overwatch's Symmetra Revamped With Aggressive Defense Options
In today's Developer Update, game director Jeff Kaplan outlines a more aggressive Symmetra.
Blizzard Takes From the NFL, NBA, and MLB With Overwatch League
Overwatch is getting an entire professional eSports league and infrastructure.
Overwatch's Sombra Revealed at Blizzcon 2016
The stealthy attacker and Overwatch's worst kept secret has finally been revealed.
Overwatch and Starcraft Adaptations Possible, Based on Skylanders' Netflix Success
Skylanders: Academy on Netflix is apparently doing well and Activision Blizzard Studios is tentatively moving forward.
Overwatch Changing Skill Rating Again for Competitive Play Season 3
Players just got a new Skill Rating system, but Blizzard isn't satisfied with its digital sorting hat.
Podcast | From Us to You! is Riding Into the Sunset (For Now)
PODCAST: Our flagship podcast is going on hiatus, but not before diving into Mafia 3, Overwatch Halloween costumes, and more!
Overwatch Adds Halloween Skins, Weapons, and Poses Today
If you're willing to hunt down the loot boxes, your favorite Overwatch characters can get in the Halloween spirit.
Blizzard Wants to Overhaul Overwatch's Symmetra
The least-used character in Blizzard's competitive shooter is due for some big changes in November.
Overwatch Competitive Season 2 is Live, Free Weekend Announced
Blizzard's team-based shooter gets a major update as Competitive Play Season 2 begins.
Overwatch's New Map Heads to Reinhardt's Homeland
The first new map for Overwatch has been revealed.
Overwatch Competitive Switching to Tiered Rankings for Season 2
Blizzard feels the Season 1 ranking system is a bit unclear for current players.
Overwatch Gets in the Olympic Spirit With Lucioball and New Costumes
Blizzard is celebrating the Summer Olympics with new additions to Overwatch.
Overwatch: Observations from a Support Character
Having healed through hundreds of games, Jaz offers his perspective on the good and not-so-good habits of Overwatch players.
Overwatch's Ana Walks a Careful Line Between Offense and Support
The newest Overwatch addition gives healers a chance to take more of an active role.
From Us to You! Gets Swept Up in the Pokémon Go Mania
PODCAST: Like everyone else, we love Pokémon Go. Plus: Kat recounts her trip to Japan, and we talk about Overwatch's new character.
Overwatch's New Support Sniper is Ana, Not Sombra
Blizzard reveals the next character in the Overwatch roster.
Overwatch Devs Tease Rumored Healing Sniper, Sombra
A tease points to the rumored Sombra being the next new character in Overwatch.
The Waiting Game: Just How Dead IS Umbrella Corps?
Check out how Umbrella Corps' empty lobbies stack up against other multiplayer games, new and old.
USgamer Power Poll: Here are the Games You've All Been Enjoying Most in June
One big game continues to get traction with the USG community, but there are a few surprises as well. Plus: The staff also shares what they're playing.
Overwatch and Hearthstone Getting Built-In Facebook Live Streaming
Blizzard and Facebook team up to bring Facebook integration to Blizzard titles.
Overwatch: Loot Boxes, Skins, and Sheer Luck
Everyone wants Overwatch skins, but luck is the only way you're getting them.
Overwatch Hits 7 Million Players as Blizzard Rebounds From Project Titan
Blizzard's team-based shooter kicks off with a successful launch.
Overwatch PC Review: Cheers, Love. The Cavalry's Here
We dig into Blizzard's first foray into the first-person shooter genre.
Overwatch: Fixing Play of the Game is "Really Hard"
A Blizzard dev admits it's hard teaching a computer to find the most awesome play of a match.
When Less is More: Why Overwatch is Succeeding Where Battlefront and Battleborn Failed
When a strong identity trumps the quest for more content.
Stream: Mike, Bob, and Kat Team Up in Overwatch
Watch at 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET as three of our editors spend some quality time with Blizzard's new shooter.
Overwatch: Bringing Blizzard's New Shooter to Consoles
The evolution to Overwatch brought the game to consoles. Blizzard talks about some of the design decisions behind the console versions.
Podcast | From Us to You! Explores Civilization VI, Overwatch, and the Death of Disney Infinity
PODCAST: The USgamer crew returns to explore the news from this past week.
Overwatch Post-Open Beta Roundtable: Is Blizzard's Vaunted Shooter Living Up to the Hype?
Kat, Mike, and Bob weigh in on Blizzard's shooter in the wake of the recent open beta.
Overwatch, Lawbreakers, and Atlas Reactor Lead Shift Away From Free-to-Play
After focusing on free-to-play for so long, developers of competitive titles are starting to see paid titles as an option again.
Overwatch Disables Competitive Play Mode for Open Beta
Blizzard is reworking the game mode based on previous feedback.
Overwatch: Tracer Pose Removed Due To Fan Feedback, More Feedback Ensues [Update]
Blizzard removes a pose from Overwatch and causes another internet firestorm.
Which Game Will be the Next Great eSport? Assessing the Contenders
COVER STORY: From Call of Duty to Smite, Kat takes stock of the games vying to become the next great eSport.
Overwatch's Future Heroes and Maps Will Remain Free
Blizzard isn't selling additional heroes or maps for Overwatch, even though we've been conditioned to expect them.
Overwatch Isn't Free-To-Play, Coming to Xbox One and PS4
You can buy Overwatch on Battle.net right now. No, it probably doesn't give you beta access.
Kat and Mike Answer Five Questions About Overwatch, Blizzard's Surprising Shooter
After a weekend of Overwatch, Kat and Mike share their favorite characters, their thoughts on the shooting mechanics, and more.
Overwatch Beta Coming October 27
Players will finally get to play Blizzard's shooter in the best environment ever: Their homes.
Blizzard Announces Overwatch: Project Titan Becomes Blizzard's Team Fortress 2
Blizzard surprises with team-based multiplayer shooter.
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