Weekly poll: Patch 1.25, the Symmetra rework and more
Blizzard seems to be gearing up towards the release of the big content patch that hit the PTR servers two weeks ago. It contained the re-birth of Symmetra (as she becomes a different pain the butt), a reworked lunar base, some new social features and…
The 5 Best Ultimates In Overwatch
Ultimates are what make Overwatch such an unpredictable game. One minute you’re winning easily, the next your entire team is dead thanks to an impressive combination of Ultimates from the other team. They are what win or lose games, but I think we can all…
The Omnic View: The Pros and Cons of Character-Centric Storytelling
A few weeks ago, Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu gave an interview in which he said that Blizzard is “definitely interested” in exploring stories that occur during the game’s present. While discussing what kinds of lore they like to create, he mentioned that “we like to…
5 Crossover Skins We Would Love To See In Overwatch
Nothing is more popular amongst fans of Overwatch than skins. When new events begin, nobody cares about the voicelines or highlight intros, it’s all about which Heroes are getting new skins. So that got me thinking… what skins would I love to see in the…
OWL Weekly Power Rankings: Last Exit On the Road to Grand Finals
Welcome to the penultimate weekly power rankings for Overwatch League’s inaugural season! Though many teams are now comfortable in their Grand Finals qualifications, the fight over the bottom three seeds remains fierce. It may come down to the wire for some teams as they push…
OWL Weekly Power Rankings: Excelsior and Valiant Top of Atlantic, Pacific Divisions
Welcome to this week’s power rankings! As Week Two of Stage 4 began, certain teams faced an increasingly slim margin of error in regards to their playoff qualification status. As such, many, if not most, teams competed with stakes beyond just their matches themselves. Though…
The New Deathmatch Map “Petra”
The Anniversary 2018 event starts today, and with the latest patch, a brand new deathmatch-exclusive map called Petra was introduced. Based upon the historical city of the same name in Jordan, the map allows players an exciting look at the ancient ruins. Upon loading into…
OWL Weekly Power Rankings: Playoffs Loom as Teams Struggle to Qualify
Welcome to another week of Power Rankings! While the Stage 4 Title Finals are on everyone’s minds, the real focus lies just beyond Stage 4 namely; the playoffs. With the League’s Atlantic and Pacific divisions playing a major role in the League hierarchy for the…
The Omnic View: Is Overwatch a “Dead Game”?
“Is Overwatch dead?” This has been a common refrain around the internet for a while, popping up everywhere from fans’ Instagram accounts to the official Overwatch forums. A Google search for “Is Overwatch a dead game” brings up several pages of results. Players are speculating…
The Top 6 Hardest Achievements in Overwatch
Is there anything better in life than unlocking that cute or pixel spray you’ve been trying to get for ages? I know there isn’t for me. I live for the sprays! So why has Blizzard made some of them so hard to get? Here is…
OWL Weekly Power Rankings: Top Four Teams of Stage Decided, Redemption Missed By Many
Welcome to this week’s power rankings! The fight for the Stage’s Top Four was fierce, with many teams leaving empty-handed by the time the dust settled. The Gladiators managed to squeak out ahead with a Stage record of 25-19, while the next closest team, the…
Our Top 10 Of The Best Emotes In Overwatch
Emotes are one of the best things about Overwatch, giving players the perfect platform to express their personality within the game. Besides, what else is there to do whilst you’re waiting for the game to start? Some emotes however, are better than others. So here’s…
