Still, it would at least make sense to allow for cross-play across the PS4, Xbox One, and Switch servers. This would open the doors for an even more vast pool of potential players, essentially ensuring you won't deal with ghost town lobbies. There is a likelihood Blizzard will ultimately implement this, but as of now, it's just a ru

These would likely have to be limited to non-competitive matches, but it would still be neat to allow them to be swapped with buddies and even used for LAN parties or localized online servers amongst frie

There are few stages that encompass both terrific level design while also being fun to look at in the process, with its cheery Greek themes and Spartan-esque pit straight out of 300 . The "Well" section of this Control map makes for some exciting and amusing skirmishes, especially for the likes of Lucio, Winston, Pharah, and Orisa who can "boop" their unsuspecting targets straight into that gaping

Some of the most exciting details shown off surround the bounty of upgrades coming to the PvE enemy faction, Null Sector Omnics. While these bots appeared in Overwatch seasonal events like Uprising and Halloween Terror, many players felt they posed little threat and were mostly uninteresting bullet sponges. Blizzard aims to correct this with Overwatch 2. And while much was revealed at BlizzConline, there were a few details that are easy to overl

The Overwatch 2 battle pass is clean and simple. I’m surprised Blizzard didn’t decide to push the boat out or try something new with its implementation of the mechanic, because what we have here is rather basic and predictable. Some tiers have more than one reward hidden away inside them which is cool, and the variety of cosmetics is quite incredible and makes great use of the extensive hero roster, but what you’re working towards is very clear.

At the same time, it's an impressive showcase of modern motion controls, which allow players to dual-wield separate Joy-Cons to bash their opponents in real-time. A slew of unique fighters, each with their own moves and mechanics, further adds to the chaos of this 3D figh

This map is considered a classic for a reason—it's both thematically neat and well-crafted in its overall level design. This Hybrid map possesses all sorts of nooks and crannies for DPS-minded players to take advantage

It's probably safe to assume that there are other objective units planned for Overwatch 2. And chances are we've already seen some of them. Little is explained, for instance, about the Orbiters, Slicers, and a few unnamed Omnics seen in some of the featured concept

Don't get me wrong. Overwatch is not a dead game. It still averages thousands of players every day so I'm sure its sequel will draw in fans. But I still think that Overwatch 2 will prove to be a miscalculation for Blizzard. This downtime has definitely had a negative effect on its popularity. I used to at least jump back into it every time there was an event, but the Lunar New Year event just started up and I barely even noticed. Nor do I really care. And plenty of my former Overwatch teammates feel the same way and have migrated to other games. There's nothing to make us return other than the allure of a new skin. And why would anyone bother to get a skin for a game they rarely touch anym

With the help of sharp motion controls, this hat-tossing mechanic brings a fun new twist and breathes life into the Super Mario formula. The controls draw from the Galaxy method of having motion be more in the background, but at the same time, make it seamless and creatively integrated. This intuitive input complements the array of lush, whimsical worlds — which range from a bustling city to a fantastical food wo

A returning enemy type from BlizzCon 2019, Slicers are little bird-like Omnics that Blizzard internally refers to as "chickens." These bots seem to come in packs, posing a minor threat on their own but deadly with numbers. Little is known about how they attack players, if at all (these could be another form of "objective units," which Blizzard discusses in the vid

While perhaps lacking the impact and appeal of Wii Sports , this similar showcase for Nintendo's then-new Switch shines when it comes to cheeky, detailed motion controls. Working in tandem with equally refined HD Rumble, 1-2 Switch feels more like a simulation (albeit a strange one) than a game, despite the basic aesthe

Based on what little we've seen from the trailer reveal anyway, Sojourn seems to sport a loadout and style similar to Lucio, with perhaps some Soldier 76 mixed in as well. The trailer shows her arms laced-up with what appears to be a rifle and a cannon blaster, suggesting that she'll likely be a DPS-focused h

Well, it turns out I was wrong. Quite wrong. It now looks like Overwatch 2 won't be out until 2022 at the earliest, which likely means regular vanilla Overwatch 2 Season 12 won't see any significant updates for over a year. And that's a very bad thing when it comes to maintaining a stable fanbase for your multiplayer shoo