Additionally, Nintendo Switch gamers have the option to take control of their heroes in a whole-new way using the console’s built-in gyroscopic motion controls, which let players tilt their console to line up the perfect shot as McCree, pilot D.Va through the air, or quickly turn to deflect incoming projectiles as Genji.

Overwatch Legendary Edition for Nintendo Switch will be available in a boxed version (containing a code to download the game) and digital version via the Nintendo eShop (suggested price of £34.99). Both versions come with 15 bonus skins for a range of heroes to kick-start players’ collections, as well as a three-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership so players can jump into action and start battling alongside, and against, their fellow Nintendo Switch gamers immediately.

Check out the store page here: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/nintendo-switch

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Players can explore 26 maps in a variety of modes, including Quick Play, Custom Games, and the Arcade, to experience everything Overwatch has to offer. Free Trial players will also be able to level up, earn Loot Boxes, unlock a variety of different customization options for their heroes, and keep any progress made during the trial—as long as the game is purchased on the same Blizzard or console account.

Overwatch can also be pre-downloaded on console platform stores starting today for those who want to get ready ahead of the November Free Trial.

The Overwatch Free Trial will run from November 20–26. All PlayStation 4 owners with a PlayStation Plus membership, Xbox One owners with an Xbox Live Gold membership, and Windows PC with a Blizzard account will be able to download and play Overwatch for FREE during this period—no special keys or sign-up codes needed!

The Free Trial will begin on November 20 at 20:00 CET and end on November 27 at 08:59 CET in supported regions across all platforms. To see when the Free Trial will go live in your region, check out the reference guides below. For additional time zone timezoneconverter.com.

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More than 50 brand-new Summer Games 2018 items are available in Summer Games Loot Boxes, as well as the whole suite of past exclusives:

• Six new Legendary Skins — Cabana Ana, Fastball Zenyatta, Gridironhardt Reinhardt, Lacrosse Roadhog, Waveracer D.Va, and Catcher Winston
• Three new Epic Skins — Mexicana Sombra, Éireannach Moira, and Tre Kronor Brigitte
• A total of more than 200 Summer Games-themed cosmetics from throughout the years to collect!

The Summer Games-exclusive Brawl, Lúcioball, is returning!

• An Overwatch twist on traditional football, each team pilots three Lúcios scoring goals on a playing field modified for use of his Wall Ride
• Control the ball with melee attacks or sound waves, make use of the Crossfade and Amp It Up abilities for mobility, and boost movement speed and jump height with the new Turbo Boost Ultimate
• Three unique arenas to play on, including the brand-new Busan Stadium, as well as the previous maps Sydney Harbour and Estádio das Rãs (Rio de Janeiro)
• Last year’s Copa Lúcioball returns, with the Competitive Play ladder structure and placement matches for players to show off their skills

To learn more about Summer Games 2018, check out the sizzle reel.

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Since the rise of e-sports in the early 2000s, professional gaming organizations, teams and players were not only getting the fame and recognition for being gaming’s most elite, but they were also making a lot of dough. Back then, earnings usually arrived in the form of sponsorships for professional teams.

Today however, the landscape has evolved and e-sports is now a multi-million dollar industry, with tournaments being held that offered as much as USD 3 million in prize pool money. So which teams have benefited the most? We take a look at the top 5 richest e-sports teams in history.

5. SK Telecom T1

South Korea’s SK Telecom T1 was initially a sports organization that opened it’s e-sports division way back in 2003. The South Korean franchise is famous for putting together a squad of the nation’s best Starcraft players, who now have sealed their legacies as their nation’s greatest ever. The franchise is still active today and has branched out into covering Starcraft 2 as well as League of Legends. In 200 major tournaments, SK Telecom T1 has earned a respectable total of US$6.9 million.

4. Newbee

Newbee is another team hailing from China, but unlike the rest, they were given a good head start thanks to sponsorship by a local billionaire. Founded in 2014, Newbee’s squads hit the record books for earning the most money at a single tournament that year, a total of US$5 million, during The Internationals 2014 for competing in Dota2 and Hearthstone.

With only 76 major tournament participations so far, the future is definitely bright for the Newbee franchise and it’s a scary thought thinking about the amount of money they could make in a couple of years.

3. Fnatic

UK and US based Fnatic is a well known team in the e-sports ring, and for good reason. With over 590 tournaments under their belts, Fnatic has a well recorded history of winning major tournaments, especially with their Counterstrike, Dota 2 and League of Legends teams.

To-date, the group has raked in a total of US$7 million in tournament earnings, which is the third highest in history.

2. Wings Gaming

Founded in 2014 and hailing from China, Wings Gaming are the second richest, despite only being established as a professional team for two years. The group is famous for being one of the best Dota 2 e-sports teams on the planet.

However, they are best known for their haul at the Dota 2’s The International 2016 Tournament, where they famously won over US$9 million, which entered the Guinness World Record books for the most money ever won by gaming sport team. Well done, lads.

1. Evil Geniuses

It comes as no surprise that Evil Geniuses sits at the top of the pile, being one of the oldest and earliest e-sport teams to ever compete. Founded in 1999 and based in San Francisco, California, Evil Geniuses have amassed a total of US$15,237,242.29 in tournament earnings, the highest amount than any other team in history.

Evil Geniuses are no slouches either, being very prolific when it comes to tournament participation. They’ve entered a total of 621 tournaments in their history, and they’re known for their prowess in games like Dota 2, Starcraft 2 and Halo.

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When it comes to online gaming, Blizzard Entertainment is a household name. Founded in 1991, the studio has sprung up some of the most beloved gaming titles ever. From the Warcraft franchise to Diablo and Overwatch, many gamers have been touched by gaming greatness. However, for newer generation players that may not have heard of the company and its games, you might be wondering: What are Blizzard’s greatest games ever created? Lucky you, we’ve put together a list of our top 5 favorites.

5. Heroes of the Storm

It’s summer 2015 and the world is still addicted to MOBA games. DOTA 2 is still top of the perch alongside League of Legends, and the craze for Battle Royale games didn’t exist. Not wanting to be left out, Blizzard released its own MOBA game Heroes of the Storm but with a twist. The studio doesn’t call it a MOBA, but a Hero Brawler instead. And to their credit, it’s an incredibly unique experience. Players control heroes in teams of 5 against the other team in familiar gameplay, but with fun mechanics. You pick from a roster of 80 heroes and plenty of them come from Blizzard’s other game franchises. So expect to see popular characters from Warcraft, Diablo and more make an appearance and use their famed skills and abilities for combat. If you’re new to MOBA style games, give Heroes of the Storm a shot.

4. Starcraft II

Starcraft and its expansions are already in the gaming hall of fame for being on of the best RTS games of its generation. Deeply strategic and challenging, the game also included a great story with memorable characters. Therefore, when Blizzard announced a sequel, the world of strategy games cheered in unison. We weren’t disappointed. Starcraft II is a sublime game, a modern RTS game that many felt was sorely needed as RTS games had dipped in quantity and quality since the first game was released.

SC II offers the same excellent narrative driven RTS campaigns with better graphics, and its online competitive mode took the world by storm. The game is considered one of the pioneers at the beginning of the rise of e-sport tournaments around the world, and none bigger than in South Korea, where schools and courses on how to win with Starcraft II has been opened in recent times. What’s the fuss all about you wonder? You can play it for free today, so give it a shot if you want a proper real time strategy experience.

3. Diablo 3

The Diablo franchise what wet dreams are to ARPG enthusiasts. If you’re unfamiliar with Diablo, where have you been all these years? Diablo 3 – similar to Starcraft II – was a modern re-imagining of what a beloved franchise title would look like in the modern age. The game features you controlling a hero from an isometric view, clicking to move, attack and collect all that shiny loot that spills onto the ground. It’s so satisfying. As far as hack and slash games go, Diablo 3 is right up there with the very best.

2. Overwatch

Not content with having a game represented in 90% of online gaming genres, Blizzard created Overwatch in 2014 to hit that 100% and finally dominate the shooter market. Overwatch is one of the most watched e-sport games of all time because the game design with its unique characters, abilities, map designs and more are top notch. What’s more impressive is that unlike other games the studio released in the past, this one’s original. There are no crossover characters. But their uniqueness is enough to win players over and buy into the game. The decent amount of game modes and constant stream of updates also makes this purchase well worth the money.

1. World of Warcraft

But in 40 years time, Blizzard will probably be fondly remembered for one game in particular. While all their games have been very popular in the gaming world, they could never truly match the heights of World of Warcraft. This MMORPG began life as a continuation to the world, stories and characters from the RTS game Warcraft 3. But it took on a life of its own for setting the benchmark for MMORPGs.

It introduced and pioneered the theme park experience, where players were on a narrative journey that felt modern, streamlined and accessible even for casual players. And it hasn’t looked back since, releasing expansion after expansion, and it continues to grow the world and tales of Azeroth for the millions of players that still play today. If you love MMORPGs and haven’t played WoW, you owe it to yourself to at least get a character to the level cap.

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Wrecking Ball is now live on PC, PS4 and XBox One!

Hot off the heels of victory at the Junkertown Scrapyard, Wrecking Ball is rolling in as the newest member of Overwatch. Coming in as the seventh Tank hero on the Overwatch roster, Wrecking Ball is armed with resourceful tinkering skills and a massive mech.

He’s equipped with tools of both destruction and strategy, including automatic-firing Quad Cannons to take down foes from a distance, a Minefield for setting traps or lighting up a pre-existing battle, and an adaptive shield generator to provide more protection from nearby enemies.

Wrecking Ball also brings a whole new type of mobility to the Tank roster, able to turn into a ball, use his Grappling Claw to propel himself and damage enemies with high-speed collisions, and deliver a devastating Piledrive to enemies unfortunate enough to find themselves under our hero!

To learn more about Wrecking Ball, check out his hero page. You can also check out his sizzle reel on YouTube.

See you in Overwatch!

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Blizzard and the Overwatch team are excited to celebrate the game’s two-year anniversary! From May 22 through June 12, players can log in to Overwatch on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox One to experience our latest in-game event.

Overwatch Anniversary will bring in a host of new content, including more than 50 fresh cosmetic items and the newest Deathmatch map, Petra! Additionally, the event will bring back all seasonal cosmetic items, as well as some past seasonal brawls. Please see below for additional details:

NEW ITEMS

·   The Anniversary event will include more than 50 new items, including eight Legendary skins and three epic skins

·    New dance emotes have been added for Doomfist, Moira, and Brigitte

YOUR FAVORITES ARE BACK

·   The Anniversary event will bring back previous seasonal cosmetic items, including your favorite dance emotes from last year’s celebration

·   Past seasonal brawls are returning to the Arcade and will be rotated daily, including those found in Overwatch: Archives

NEW MAP

·    The Anniversary event will introduce the brand-new Deathmatch map, Petra

·    In addition to Petra, Deathmatch will include a new Competitive Mode, which will feature placement matches, skill rating tiers, and leaderboards

LOOT BOXES

·    Players who log in for the Anniversary event will receive one bonus Legendary Anniversary Loot Box, which will guarantee one Legendary item

·    Players who purchase the 50 Loot Box Bundle will receive one bonus Legendary Anniversary Loot Box

·   All previous seasonal event loot will be included in loot boxes for the duration of the event

FREE WEEKEND

·  Overwatch and the Anniversary event will be playable during our Free Weekend, which will run from May 25 through May 29

·  For those playing Overwatch on PlayStation, a PlayStation Plus account WILL NOT be required to play during Free Weekend

LEGENDARY EDITION

·   A new version of Overwatch, Legendary Edition, will be released digitally on May 22

·  Legendary Edition will include sets of Legendary, Epic, and Origin skins for a total of 15 skins with purchase

Enjoy the Overwatch Anniversary celebrations!

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Good news Overwatch players! There’s a brand new hero in town for Blizzard’s popular FPS shooter that will change the game’s dynamics.

No longer sitting on the sidelines, Brigitte Lindholm has taken up arms to join Overwatch and defend those in need of protection. The daughter of weapons designer Torbjörn Lindholm, Brigitte was the first of his children to show an interest in mechanical engineering. She spent much of her spare time in her father’s workshop, learning the trade and honing her skills.

While Torbjörn is known for his weapons, Brigitte specializes in armor and defense, with abilities including:

• Rocket Flail – Melee weapon with an extended range, enabling Brigitte to strike multiple enemies with a single swing.
• Repair Pack – Throw a Repair Pack that can heal an ally; any healing over that ally’s maximum health provides them with armor instead.
• Barrier Shield – Deploy a frontal energy barrier to absorb a limited amount of damage.
• Rally – Move faster and provide all nearby allies with armor that lasts until it’s removed by damage.

Brigitte is now live on the Overwatch PTR! To learn more, please visit her Hero page and check out her origin video here on YouTube.

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Come celebrate Lunar New Year by saving big on Overwatch! Players interested in joining the fight can head to the Blizzard Shop from 19:00 GMT this evening until 8:00 GMT on February 27 to pick up the Overwatch: Standard Edition for PC at the special price of £16.99 and the Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition for PC for only £24.99.

In addition to the complete roster of heroes, maps, and game features, the Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition gives you a fully loaded bundle of bonus content and Overwatch-themed extras for several Blizzard Entertainment games. If you’re already an agent of Overwatch, you can upgrade to the Game of the Year Edition for only £8.

Players can also take advantage of a discount on the Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One from participating retailers and via the PlayStation and Xbox stores. Please see their respective websites for details.

As well as the sale, we’re running our Overwatch Free Weekend from 19:00 GMT this evening until 8:00 GMT on February 20 on PC, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One! All you need is a Blizzard Battle.net account, a PlayStation Plus subscription, or an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

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Overwatch’s Halloween Terror event is returning to the game come October 10th. The announcement was made on the official Overwatch Twitter account.

The nights grow cold
And monsters appear
A great evil gathers
And Halloween draws near… pic.twitter.com/98CXWqQ0gc

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 3, 2017

Accompanying the Tweet is a short video teaser trailer that highlights what players can expect. As usual, there will be Hero skins to earn in-tune with the Halloween theme. The Junkrat featuring the Junkenstein skin is back in addition to a few new skins. These can be earned in-game through loot chests in the co-op event which begins on the 10th.

In addition to new skins, there’s a high possibility of new dialogue lines from fan favorite characters as well. Unfortunately, there isn’t more info to go on regarding the event details, so keep an eye out on the official social media channels.

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