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News Phil Spencer: We Intend To Put 'Call Of Duty, Diablo, Overwatch' On Xbox Game Pass

But when Phil, WHEN?!

As the Xbox ActiBlizz deal continues to push on through its regulatory rounds, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has come out with a fresh statement on what the deal means for the industry. Within that statement, Spencer talks about Xbox's Game Pass growth, and how the Activision deal will help expand the service. The Xbox boss says that...

• Thu 1st Sep 2022
• Xbox
• Phil Spencer
• Activision Blizzard
• Xbox Game Pass

News Blizzard Is Removing Premium Loot Boxes From Overwatch This Month

See ya!

Blizzard has announced in a new blog post that premium loot boxes, i.e. loot boxes you can pay real money for, will be removed from Overwatch at the end of August. They currently remain in place for the game's 'Anniversary Remix' event, but after that, they're being withdrawn from sale. The ongoing event concludes August 30th, so by the end...

• Wed 10th Aug 2022
• Xbox
• Blizzard
• Overwatch 2
• Activision

News Overwatch Director Provides A Development Update On The Sequel

PVP will now be delivered "sooner"

Aaron Keller, Jeff Kaplan's replacement as the director of the Overwatch team, has shared a new update about Overwatch 2. First of all, he's essentially apologised on behalf of the team for the lack of communication and says this is all set to change as of now. In terms of updates, Blizzard will be "decoupling"...

• Fri 11th Mar 2022
• Xbox
• Xbox Series X
• Xbox Series S
• Overwatch
• Blizzard

News Blizzard Delays Overwatch 2 And Diablo IV

Both titles are coming to Xbox

Blizzard's latest investor's call has revealed the company is now planning to launch Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV "later". Earlier this year Activision Blizzard ruled out a 2021 release, and now Blizzard wants to give both teams even more time to ensure these "anticipated titles" will be in the best state possible at...

• Wed 3rd Nov 2021
• Xbox
• Overwatch
• Diablo
• Activision
• Blizzard

News Cross-Play Is Coming To Overwatch, But Cross-Progression Won't Be Available At Launch

You'll also need a Battle.net account

Overwatch is finally getting cross-play - five years after its original release. It's a feature the community has been screaming out for, and Blizzard has now heard those cries. There's no word outside of "soon" for when cross-play is being implemented, but it will allow all console players to play against each...

• Thu 10th Jun 2021
• Xbox
• Xbox Series X
• Xbox One
• Xbox Series S
• Overwatch

News Blizzard Has Enhanced Overwatch For Xbox Series X|S

Higher resolution and boosted framerate

If you play the Xbox One version of Overwatch regularly on your Xbox Series X|S, you might be wondering what the plans are for future upgrades. Blizzard has mentioned nothing but now - out of nowhere - it's surprised the same playerbase with a free enhancement upgrade. Most notably, you can now play the game...

• Wed 10th Mar 2021
• Xbox
• Xbox Series X
• Xbox Series S
• Blizzard
• Overwatch

News Blizzard's Goal Is To Make Overwatch 2 A 'True Sequel' And 'Worthy Successor'

So it needs to be "perfectly polished" before release

One of the many games highlighted during the first day of BlizzCon Online, was the upcoming hero-based shooter, Overwatch 2. Earlier this month it was confirmed by Activision Blizzard how the title was not planned for a 2021 launch, and in the latest update, the team has now shared some insight...

• Sat 20th Feb 2021
• Xbox
• Blizzard

News Echo The Evolutionary Robot Hero Is Now Playable In Overwatch

Pharah finally has some proper competition

Although a sequel for Overwatch has already been confirmed, the first game should remain relevant for some time – with all of its player verse player (PvP) multiplayer content reportedly compatible with the upcoming release. With this in mind, Blizzard has just released its new but long-teased hero,...

• Wed 15th Apr 2020
• Xbox One
• Overwatch
• Blizzard

Random Overwatch Fan Builds Real Animatronic Mercy Wings

This is insane!

Remember that Simpsons episode where Lisa uncovers a skeleton and everyone thinks it's an angel? Well, we think a few other people might have seen an 'angel' recently, as cosplayer and YouTuber Zibartas recently took to the streets to show off his incredible animatronic Mercy wings. These are based on the Mercy character in...

• Fri 27th Mar 2020
• Overwatch
• Xbox