Blizzard announces Overwatch 2

[Ben 2,378 / 31,861]

 

Not sure how I feel about this, especially when they're launching Overwatch on Switch. 

 

Thoughts?

[Rena 2,779 / 33,642]

Was watching the cinematics with Rick. It looks really awesome to be honest

[hughy62 17 / 2,094]

so are we just ignoring what happened in Hong Kong

[MASTAH 135 / 4,007]

Not sure if Ow 2 was needed they make plenty of money of Ow 1 I'm not interested for now but it's business move.

[AceOfSpadesMM 554 / 10,358]

[Coven 59 / 2,585]

Looks similar like TF2 MvM but that just me ( ͡°( ͡° ͜ʖ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ʖ ͡°) ͡°)

[annoying furry 6,300 / 63,950]

Hello Blizzard Community . . . 

 

I want to take a few minutes to talk to all of you about the Hearthstone Grandmasters tournament this past weekend. On Monday, we made the decision to take action against a player named blitzchung and two shoutcasters after the player shared his views on what’s happening in Hong Kong on our official broadcast channel.  At Blizzard, our vision is “to bring the world together through epic entertainment.” And we have core values that apply here: Think Globally; Lead Responsibly; and importantly, Every Voice Matters, encouraging everybody to share their point of view. The actions that we took over the weekend are causing people to question if we are still committed to these values. We absolutely are and I will explain.  Our esports programs are an expression of our vision and our values. Esports exist to create opportunities for players from around the world, from different cultures, and from different backgrounds, to come together to compete and share their passion for gaming. It is extremely important to us to protect these channels and the purpose they serve: to bring the world together through epic entertainment, celebrate our players, and build diverse and inclusive communities.  As to how those values apply in this case:  First, our official esports tournament broadcast was used as a platform for a winner of this event to share his views with the world.  We interview competitors who are at the top of their craft to share how they feel. We want to experience that moment with them. Hearing their excitement is a powerful way to bring us together.  Over the weekend, blitzchung used his segment to make a statement about the situation in Hong Kong—in violation of rules he acknowledged and understood, and this is why we took action.  Every Voice Matters, and we strongly encourage everyone in our community to share their viewpoints in the many places available to express themselves. However, the official broadcast needs to be about the tournament and to be a place where all are welcome. In support of that, we want to keep the official channels focused on the game.  Second, what is the role of shoutcasters for these broadcasts?  We hire shoutcasters to amplify the excitement of the game. They elevate the watchability and help the esports viewing experience stay focused on the tournament and our amazing players.  Third, were our actions based on the content of the message?  Part of Thinking Globally, Leading Responsibly, and Every Voice Matters is recognizing that we have players and fans in almost every country in the world. Our goal is to help players connect in areas of commonality, like their passion for our games, and create a sense of shared community.  The specific views expressed by blitzchung were NOT a factor in the decision we made. I want to be clear: our relationships in China had no influence on our decision.  We have these rules to keep the focus on the game and on the tournament to the benefit of a global audience, and that was the only consideration in the actions we took.  If this had been the opposing viewpoint delivered in the same divisive and deliberate way, we would have felt and acted the same.  OK, what could Blizzard have done better, and where do we go from here?  Over the past few days, many players, casters, esports fans, and employees have expressed concerns about how we determined the penalties. We’ve had a chance to pause, to listen to our community, and to reflect on what we could have done better. In hindsight, our process wasn’t adequate, and we reacted too quickly.  We want to ensure that we maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all our players, and that our rules and processes are clear. All of this is in service of another important Blizzard value—Play Nice; Play Fair.  In the tournament itself blitzchung played fair. We now believe he should receive his prizing. We understand that for some this is not about the prize, and perhaps for others it is disrespectful to even discuss it. That is not our intention.  But playing fair also includes appropriate pre-and post-match conduct, especially when a player accepts recognition for winning in a broadcast. When we think about the suspension, six months for blitzchung is more appropriate, after which time he can compete in the Hearthstone pro circuit again if he so chooses. There is a consequence for taking the conversation away from the purpose of the event and disrupting or derailing the broadcast.  With regard to the casters, remember their purpose is to keep the event focused on the tournament. That didn’t happen here, and we are setting their suspension to six months as well.  Moving forward, we will continue to apply tournament rules to ensure our official broadcasts remain focused on the game and are not a platform for divisive social or political views.  One of our goals at Blizzard is to make sure that every player, everywhere in the world, regardless of political views, religious beliefs, race, gender, or any other consideration always feels safe and welcome both competing in and playing our games.  At Blizzard, we are always listening and finding ways to improve—it is part of our culture. Thank you for your patience with us as we continue to learn. 

 

Sincerely,  J. Allen Brack President of Blizzard Entertainment

[Sofics 80 / 3,833]

The game is literally a boring ass campaign with no rewards for beating it. The only thing new coming to the multiplayer is 2 new heroes and a few new maps all set in the same areas, along with the same maps from OW1. Blizzard is going to make you pay $60 to play the same game + TF2 MvM. The models and map look the same visual wise so the excuse about revamping the look of the game is hardly sufficient for selling another game.

 

But people are gonna buy it anyway that's just how the world works 

Edited November 4, 2019 by Sofics

[Winter 1,707 / 25,782]

i came here hoping to see decent hype because i'm certainly hyped for it but glad to see my expectations were long ruined by the part of blizzard that likely had very little to do with Overwatch 2's production being consistently shit on for the hong kong thing which while yes, they overreacted, they took steps to rectify their mistake and why can't y'all just appreciate that they're still trying to make enjoyable content for Overwatch through it all?

 

Also the PVP in OW2 was intentionally lesser than OW1. They're not trying to split the playerbase. OW2 is meant to be more of the lore side of things and backstory and the PvE experience lots of players, including myself, wanted.

[hughy62 17 / 2,094]

21 hours ago, Winter said:

i came here hoping to see decent hype because i'm certainly hyped for it but glad to see my expectations were long ruined by the part of blizzard that likely had very little to do with Overwatch 2's production being consistently shit on for the hong kong thing which while yes, they overreacted, they took steps to rectify their mistake and why can't y'all just appreciate that they're still trying to make enjoyable content for Overwatch through it all?

 

Also the PVP in OW2 was intentionally lesser than OW1. They're not trying to split the playerbase. OW2 is meant to be more of the lore side of things and backstory and the PvE experience lots of players, including myself, wanted.

 

if you wanted PvE just go to TF2, it's free

[Astro 451 / 10,622]

I’m more excited for Team Fortress 2.

[hughy62 17 / 2,094]

7 hours ago, Astro said:

I’m more excited for Team Fortress 2.

 

I'm more excited for TF3.

[Reverb 273 / 4,902]

Its not gonna be much different from OW1. I mean there are some new mechanics like choosing ability's for different hero's which is really cool, But for the most part its just gonna be OW1 But Better. 

[ScootypTooty 371 / 8,393]

This just looks like dlc ? Or at least something to enroll in a few updates lmao... guess they wanna make more money with a 'whole new game'?