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Blizzard Reached Agreement With NetEase. Diablo, Warcraft, and Studio’s Other Games Return to China

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 April 2024, 00:21

More than a year after a violent breakup, Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase are collaborating again. The Chinese giant also signed a separate deal with Microsoft, under which the former company's new games will come to Xbox consoles, among others.

No Bonus for Overwatch 2 Devs from Blizzard Due to Game Criticism and Company Policy

Maciej Gaffke, 25 March 2024, 00:45

Following a change in Blizzard's bonus assignment rules, the developers of Overwatch 2 couldn't count on additional compensation. This is blamed on the poor results recorded by the hero shooter.

Blizzard Preparing an Interesting Change in Overwatch 2. Players Convinced It'll be a Disaster

Kamil Kleszyk, 15 January 2024, 01:17

With the start of the ninth season of online gameplay, the game Overwatch 2 will receive several novelties. One of them will be the ability to passively regenerate health for all characters. This idea did not appeal to many players.

Former Blizzard Employee Reveals Truth About Overwatch 2's Disastrous Steam Launch

Adrian Werner, 31 December 2023, 05:00

We learned a little bit of information about the backstory of Overwatch 2's launch on Steam. It was a disastrous debut, which made Blizzard's shooter the worst-rated game on the service.

'Gamers are Impatient; They Want New Things Every Day,' Claims Blizzard Head Mike Ybarra

Maciej Gaffke, 08 November 2023, 02:37

According to Blizzard's CEO, gamers have no patience. In a recent interview, Mike Ybarra said that they want new content practically every hour.

BlizzCon Schedule Revealed

Adrian Werner, 29 October 2023, 10:39

Blizzard Entertainment has announced the schedule of panels to be held at BlizzCon 2023. The event will focus mainly on World of Warcraft and Overwatch 2.

Season 7 of Overwatch 2 is a Crossover With Diablo [Update: Launch Trailer]

Jan Kopacz, 03 October 2023, 14:23

A teaser of Overwatch 2 Season 7 has been released, and it will feature elements inspired by the Diablo series.

Overwatch 2 Has 91% Negative Reviews, as Many as 2/3 Coming From China

Hubert Sledziewski, 14 August 2023, 16:47

It turns out that the criticism of Overwatch 2 on Steam has a second bottom. Although the game has 91% negative reviews on Valve's platform, as many as 2/3 of them come from China. We explain why.

Overwatch 2 is Now Steam's Worst Rated Game [Update]

Kamil Kleszyk, 11 August 2023, 14:38

Overwatch 2 is the first Blizzard game to debut on Steam. Users of the platform have prepared a „warm” welcome for Blizzard.

Steam DLC Not Working in Overwatch 2

Adam Adamczyk, 11 August 2023, 13:23

Many players have a problem with the DLC for Overwatch 2 - it's not working. Blizzard has already addressed the issue.

Blizzard's First Game Debuts on Steam and Puts a Hefty Price on New Content [Update]

Michal Ciezadlik, 10 August 2023, 14:36

Overwatch 2 will make its debut on Steam tonight along with the new season. To mark the occasion, Blizzard has prepared an event called Invasion, which is packed with a lot of paid content.

Diablo 4 is Losing Players Faster Than WoW and Overwatch 2

Kamil Kleszyk, 09 August 2023, 15:37

It seems that the gaming community is starting to get bored with Diablo IV. Confirmation of this trend can be seen in the declining number of viewers on Twitch.

Check Out Spectacular Gameplay Trailer for Overwatch 2: Invasion

Christian Pieniazek, 08 August 2023, 11:44

Blizzard Entertainment has released a striking gameplay trailer for the upcoming update for Overwatch 2. We are just two days away from the release of the update titled Invasion.

Blizzard Games Coming to Steam - Major Breakthrough in Company's History

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 July 2023, 12:15

We have become witnesses to a historic event - Blizzard Entertainment has announced that its games will start coming to Steam. The first will be Overwatch 2, which will land on the platform next month.

Blizzard Cancels Ambitious Mode in Overwatch 2; Players Disgruntled

Adrian Werner, 17 May 2023, 12:06

The highly anticipated Hero Mode for Overwatch 2 has been canceled. Players are upset because it was supposed to be an ambitious PvE mode with an elaborate storyline and character progression system.

Two Hits Boosted Activision Blizzard's Results; Company Goes Against the Tide and Won't Lay Off Staff

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 08 February 2023, 12:56

We learned Activision Blizzard's financial results for last year. Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, among others, contributed to the achievement.

Best Games for Holiday 2022

Krzysiek Kalwasinski, 09 December 2022, 13:26

Christmas time is neigh, which means many of us will be able to enjoy some more free time. And thus, more time to play. Here are games that are most fun in the holiday season!

Overwatch 2 Season 2 - New Hero, Map, Launch Time

Hubert Sledziewski, 06 December 2022, 12:04

The second season of Overwatch 2 starts today. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Mighty Ramattra Charmed Overwatch 2 Fans [UPDATE: Season 2 Trailer]

Hubert Sledziewski, 28 November 2022, 12:53

Season two of Overwatch 2 is just around the corner, so Blizzard took a moment to present Ramattra, the recently announced tank, in his full glory. On the other hand, we are expecting to learn the content of the battle pass any day now. There will also be a new map.

Overwatch 2's Battle Pass Expects Changes; Blizzard Promises Improvements

Marek Pluta, 18 November 2022, 15:48

Blizzard is going to make quite a few changes to the Battle Pass for the next season, which will begin in Overwatch 2 on December 6. Players can look forward to additional skins that will join the other rewards already offered.

Blizzard Pulls Out of China; Will Suspend Most Services in the Country

Wiktor Szczesny, 17 November 2022, 16:58

Blizzard has announced that it will not renew its licensing agreement with Chinese company NetEase. This means pulling out of China and leaving fans without new games, services and support.

Overwatch 2 Faces Critical Bug; Important Update Delayed

Adrian Werner, 16 November 2022, 14:10

We will have to wait longer for Mei's return to Overwatch 2. Due to the detection of critical issues, the latest update to the game has been delayed.

Overwatch 2 Presses On; Shooter Played by Millions

Hubert Sledziewski, 08 November 2022, 15:17

Overwatch 2 has attracted a record number of players, almost doubling the score achieved by the first game. Blizzard boasts about the numbers and announces more changes to the game's balance - this time a bit more significant, at least „on paper.”.

Overwatch 2 Reveals New Tank - Ramattra

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 06 November 2022, 19:43

A new hero that will appear in Overwatch 2 was unveiled today, and it is a tank named Ramattra.

Overwatch 2 Annoyed Players With Changes They Demanded

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 November 2022, 15:38

Kiriko from Overwatch 2 has many fans, but by some miracle she stirs up controversy all the time: either by „spoiling” characters, or by being at the center of complaints about microtransactions.

Overwatch 2 Will Nerf Several Characters; Players Want More [UPDATE]

Michal Ciezadlik, 31 October 2022, 15:11

Soon after the introduction of the Halloween event, Overwatch 2 will receive another update, this time focusing on improving character balance.

Overwatch 2 Players Want Hated Feature Back; Fed Up With Grind and Battle Pass

Kamil Kleszyk, 19 October 2022, 16:45

Overwatch 2 will not feature classic loot boxes. This could have been very good news. However, it turns out that the alternative solution is much worse for many players.

Overwatch 2 Attracted Legion of Players

Adrian Werner, 16 October 2022, 13:05

Despite technical problems, the launch of Overwatch 2 was a huge success. In the first ten days, 25 million people played the title.

Overwatch 2 Resets PCs, Enraging Players

Adrian Werner, 14 October 2022, 12:33

Virtually every day more and more problems with Overwatch 2 come to light. The latest ones cause PCs to freeze and can result in bans.

Blizzard Reveals New Artwork - Inarius and Jailer Commented On

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 October 2022, 16:09

New artworks featuring characters from Blizzard Entertainment's games have sparked lively discussions, delighting (or annoying) fans of some series.

Overwatch 2 Divides Players Due to Blizzard's Stubbornness

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 October 2022, 15:35

Overwatch 2 players continue to argue about the disabling of aim assistance on consoles when playing against PC owners.

Blizzard Needs to Fix Overwatch 2 Heroes; Gifts Inbound

Kamil Kleszyk, 12 October 2022, 13:42

Players are facing more problems in Overwatch 2. The latest bug is causing a lot of frustration, as it affects the (in)availability of some characters.

Overwatch 2 Faces Well-deserved Review Bombing as Player Frustration Reaches Peak

Hubert Sledziewski, 10 October 2022, 14:30

Overwatch 2 has not won recognition among gamers. They are conducting a review bombing of Blizzard's game, which - unlike many other cases of this phenomenon - seems fully deserved. They criticize server queues, microtransactions, as well as bugs and strange gameplay solutions.

Blizzard Apologizes and Fixes Overwatch 2; Players Point Out Other Problems

Jacob Blazewicz, 06 October 2022, 15:10

The developers of Overwatch 2 are working to resolve login issues and make other changes, but players still find reasons to complain.

0 Players Ahead of You in Overwatch 2

Adam Adamczyk, 05 October 2022, 14:34

More and more players are complaining about problems with Overwatch 2 servers. In this guide, you'll learn about a potential solution to the long queue problem.

Overwatch 2 Targeted by DDoS Attack, but Players Have Other Worries

Adrian Werner, 05 October 2022, 12:30

Blizzard has a big problem. Hacking attacks were carried out on the servers of the just-released Overwatch 2, preventing many players from joining in the fun.

Overwatch 2 Launch Tomorrow; Blizzard Shuts Down Overwatch Servers

Hubert Sledziewski, 03 October 2022, 14:31

Overwatch is dying, long live Overwatch 2 - though whether it will be a change for the better remains to be seen. Maybe the players will be persuaded by the free-to-play nature of Blizzard's old-new shooter.

Overwatch Will Record Every Bad Word in Voice Chat; New Step of Fight Against Toxicity

Jakub Tarchala, 28 September 2022, 13:19

Blizzard will introduce a „voice rating” system to Overwatch 2 as part of its „fight against bad behavior.” What's more, mandatory phone number verification is planned.

Overwatch 2 Battle Pass Divided the Players After All

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 September 2022, 15:48

Seasons, battle passes, new content discussed by Blizzard, stirring up discussion among gamers.

Overwatch 2 Sparks Outrage; Blizzard Instantly Denies [UPDATE: Kiriko Trailer]

Jakub Tarchala, 09 September 2022, 14:07

Overwatch 2 will not divide players, although Blizzard does not rule out a premium pass on in-game content. A new character, Kiriko, was also announced.

Activision Blizzard's Big IPs May be Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Miriam Moszczynska, 02 September 2022, 12:40

Microsoft has provided information on Activision Blizzard's games that will be eligible for Game Pass once the controversial deal is approved. Subscribers can look forward to several high-profile brands.

Blizzard has no Time for Overwatch 2 Betas; We'll Play Only on Release

Miriam Moszczynska, 05 August 2022, 11:19

The third beta-testing of Overwatch 2 will not take place. According to Blizzard's vice president, the information gathered during the first two tests is enough to fine-tune the game for release.

Up to $45 for Overwatch 2 Skin

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 01 August 2022, 14:13

Blizzard has started sending out surveys about microtransactions in the upcoming Overwatch 2. According to them, a single skin can cost as much as $45.

Blizzard Summarizes Overwatch 2 Beta and Teases New Character

Hubert Sledziewski, 20 July 2022, 15:24

The second beta tests of Overwatch 2 have come to an end. Players are rather satisfied, and Blizzard has gathered the feedback it wanted. The studio plans one more test before releasing the game in early access - it's possible that it will introduce the new „fox-related heroine”.

Overwatch 2 Will Completely Replace First Game; Fans Unhappy

Michal Ciezadlik, 24 June 2022, 15:52

It turns out that Overwatch 2 will completely replace its predecessor. This is according to the words of the game's director Aaron Keller, who answered fan questions during a session on Reddit.

Overwatch 2 Without Lootboxes But With In-app Store

Przemyslaw Dygas, 17 June 2022, 10:52

Blizzard has shared information about microtransactions in Overwatch 2. There will be no lootboxes in the game, but we'll still have plenty of opportunities to reach for our wallet.

Overwatch 2 for Free; Early Access Release Date Revealed

Adrian Werner, 12 June 2022, 20:01

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the PvP mode in Overwatch 2 will use a free-to-play model. We also learned the early access launch date.

Overwatch 2 Beta Launches; Here's How to Get Access [UPDATED]

Hubert Sledziewski, 26 April 2022, 15:02

Overwatch 2 beta testing will begin later today, with selected players receiving invites soon and Blizzard explaining in advance what they can expect.

Overwatch 2 Beta Test Schedule Revealed

Adrian Werner, 20 March 2022, 15:41

Blizzard Entertainment revealed the launch date for the first beta of Overwatch 2 and what we can expect from these tests.

Overwatch 2 Beta - PC System Requirements Revealed

Adrian Werner, 15 March 2022, 12:39

Blizzard Entertainment revealed the system requirements for the beta version of Overwatch 2 on PC.