Overwatch

Insufficient HUDDA and Mmph.

So STAR_ just released a video on his playtime with the game, and...it's a bit less TF2-like than we thought.

Something of note— Bastion's ultimate was changed in this build. The new ultimate, Configuration: Tank, shows up in this video (the link should take you to the time it appears, but if it doesn't, go to around 4:13; an extended look is at 4:40 as the play of the game).

edited 6th Mar '15 4:14:52 PM by SonicWind

Bastion looks like it tends towards a much more aggressive playstyle than the role of "Mobile Turret" would initially lead one to assume.

Also, Configuration Tank looks horrifically powerful, even by Ultimate standards.

Not quite. Turret has a force shield, Tank doesn't. Tank sacrifices defense for a massive offensive boost.

edited 6th Mar '15 5:27:46 PM by JakesBrain

Tanks is most Goodness

A bit of Zarya gameplay.

Highlights include:

• The shield seems very short-lived. Most likely best used to tank a single large barrage.
• Mixing streams with bombing seems to be the best combat option
• The shields do look to be good at getting you near enemies, though
• Double Zarya OP
• Another look at Configuration: Tank.
• Oh, and initial cap for the payload seems to have been widened.

edited 7th Mar '15 7:52:15 AM by ultimatepheer

Credit to Youtuber Zren for asking this question, and to David from Blizzard for answering it: "What happens when two opposing Reinhardts charge each other?" The answer is apparently that when they collide, the player who triggered his charge first will be victorious — he won't actually pin the other Reinhardt, but he will knock him on his ass.

Also, Zarya is modeled after a real-life Russian who works for Blizzard◊.

edited 8th Mar '15 6:15:48 AM by JakesBrain

Oh, why oh why have I gotten myself hyped over yet another game that won't come out for at least a year?

So, question for those who either managed to play it or can contact someone who did:

Is Reaper any good?

Well, from what STAR_ said, Reaper seems to be a Skill Gate Character; very good at killing teams that aren't particularly organized, and useful if your team doesn't have a medic, but otherwise kinda meh, as his mobility options are quite limited.

He basically plays, from what I've seen, like a cross between a scout and a pyro, and despite the fact that the game isn't out, he's already being called "the noob class/character".

edited 8th Mar '15 9:51:00 PM by CaptainCapsase

Honestly he kinda reminds me of Katarina if we're speaking MOB As, particularly that ult of his. Hell, I think they even have the same name and look just about identical.

Based on his weapons of choice and his skillset he's all about getting in there, nice and personal, preferably from behind but seems to have little to say in terms of actual frontline offense like Tracer or Mc Cree - since comparing him to Pharah seems misplaced. If the enemy team is just six strangers pulled together with little communication he's going to wreck them, but with a smidgeon of organization they'll see him coming and they'll gun him down.

So, exactly the same situation as the Pyro. Which means that he'll see little if any competitive use,because he's bad at killing coordinated teams.

Shame, I really wish he was good.

edited 9th Mar '15 5:21:47 AM by ultimatepheer

Blizzcon is on November 6th and 7th.

Ugh. The trademark issue is back.

Looks like I was partially right about the cowboy having grenades. Really looking forward to playing as Mccree. I wonder if his ultimate attack is some kind of nod to Red Dead Revolver / Red Dead Redemption

There's still at least two more characters left to reveal I think, that cyber ninja with the long sword and the big pig wastelander.

edited 31st Mar '15 5:45:55 AM by StarOutlaw

Have you ever wanted a good, long gameplay video of Zenyatta in action? Here you go.

I sincerely hope we're going to get more voice clips for every action because that got annoying FAST.

If healing's more your style, then this gameplay video of Mercy is for you:

That one enemy Hanzo was REALLY good.

Mercy looks decent, if you can get decent teammates.

Get ready for a showdown! Here's McCree's gameplay preview.

edited 20th May '15 10:14:06 AM by SonicWind

McCree footage best viewed alongside this.

So McCree looks like a Difficult, but Awesome kind of character. Can't wait for Zarya gameplay, because she looks like an interesting character.

There's something of note near the beginning (around 0:35, to be exact)— apparently, Winston's been talking with someone named "Athena". I wonder what this is about...

Hey, there's already a talking gorilla scientist. Why not the Greek goddess of strategy and wisdom as well?