overwatch

[d-floe]

devs confirmed today all future heroes post-launch will be free https://youtu.be/OKG8Yx6F7uc?t=33s

Have they confirmed microtransactions

[rtil]

devs confirmed today all future heroes post-launch will be free https://youtu.be/OKG8Yx6F7uc?t=33s

Have they confirmed microtransactions

no but there are already skins available for pre-ordering so we can likely expect more in the future

edit: also all future maps confirmed free

[d-floe]

sounds like a game way worth the small price asked

we should get a TBA overwatch crew on release

[rtil]

i would very much like that

beta is closing on the 10th for about a month and a half then it opens back up and they'll start inviting people again

current release date is mid-june

[Dust]

https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/695012144698404865
"Get ready for your next objective, heroes—the Overwatch Closed Beta returns February 9! "
Fingers crossed.

[Gladius]

overcuck

[rtil]

http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20742184292

tldr

• new game mode: KOTH. 1 control point per round, max of 3 rounds
  
• two new KOTH maps
  
• shitloads of unlocks, level progression system, "loot crate" drops
  
• ults work slightly differently
  
• tons of balance changes
  

the koth mode is fun but the points are very small and mostly full of chokes so if you have AoE and you get in there first with a healer you've probably got the round locked down. i've only played each map once though so maybe the meta will change. other than that the balance changes haven't affected the game all that much. still very fun, the progression system is nice. unlocks include skins, voices, taunts/animations, sprays and player icons.

[rtil]

also skins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoLly0vIPc

[Thor]

I love that each KOTH map has 3 different areas and isn't the same place for every round


I don't know if they buffed Tracer but I am way better with her now. Also the changes they made to Bastion make him way better for offense than before

[rtil]

tracer didn't have any changes in the patch notes

i don't really like KOTH mode. the points are too tiny. every team is just pick splash damage and lob shit in the small room. but with some small tweaks i think it could be better.

[rtil]

open beta coming to pc
release date may 24th

[300BillionDegrees]

I still haven't been allowed into beta, but:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3WhdXPaUd8

[rtil]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyBUMabtslI

[RichChap]

pr3tty c00l animated shorts but tracer's butt is very upsetting i don't think i can play this game.

jk i wanna play this so fuckin bad i need a god damn PC

[Bamyasi]

It's like if Pixar made a videogame (has this been said?).

[Dust]

People said that about a certain.. other... videgame...that has since gone downhill.

[ProtoChaud]

People said that about a certain.. other... videgame...that has since gone downhill.

Yeah but look how long that one lasted. Also Overwatch is its spiritual successor anyway, so that comparison is pretty apt.

[Bamyasi]

Are you guys talking about Cars 2: The Game.

[Dust]

Yeah but look how long that one lasted. Also Overwatch is its spiritual successor anyway, so that comparison is pretty apt.

It had a good run at least. Now we'll get a fresh experience.

Are you guys talking about Cars 2: The Game.

Yes.

[rtil]

wait what game were people saying looked like pixar besides the first overwatch trailer?

in any case Overwatch is a Blizzard IP with tons of waifu material so i think it has a pretty bright future.