News | Blizzard gives more details new Overwatch 2 character
Blizzard has shared more details about Junker Queen, a new character coming to Overwatch 2.
The frontline tank Junker Queen can deal a lot of damage at close range with her axe and shotgun. Her axe which is called Jagged Blade, can also be thrown. She also has a Carnage move and Rampage as ultimate, which inflicts injuries on enemies. Those wounds do damage over time and also give Junker Queen health through her passive move Adrenaline Rush.
Overview of Junker Queen's weapon and ability kit coming to #Overwatch2.
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) June 20, 2022
Play as Junker Queen in the upcoming Overwatch 2 Beta beginning June 28
✋ Beta Opt-in https://t.co/FESjA9U4wz pic.twitter.com/hIOxhmRFRf
Junker Queen will be playable in the upcoming Overwatch 2 beta. The beta begins on June 28 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net. Here players can already try out all kinds of content, including the 5v5 matches.
Overwatch 2 will be released as a free-to-play game on October 4. The Early Access version will be out that day on Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
News | Overwatch 2 beta begins June 28
The Overwatch 2 beta will begin on June 28. Blizzard announced this yesterday.
In any case, the beta will come to PC and consoles, will feature a new Australian heroine in the form of Junker Queen, and will also allow players to test out a new map. More details are not yet available, but Blizzard will broadcast a livestream tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:00 PM GMT, revealing more details about the beta, including the way for those interested to sign up.
#Overwatch2 Beta begins June 28
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) June 14, 2022
🎮 PC & Console
👑 Junker Queen & a New Map
✋ Sign-Ups & more details coming June 16 pic.twitter.com/XPJOhfeVjE
During the Xbox and Bethesda Games Conference last Sunday, it was announced that Overwatch 2 will be released as a free-to-play game on October 4.
The Early Access version will be out that day on Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
News | Infinity Ward shows first trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Infinity Ward and Activision have revealed the first gameplay trailer and with it the first official information for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Some details about the game have also been revealed. Well-known characters such as John ‘Soap’ McTavivish’ and Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley return in the campaign, of which one mission is set in Amsterdam. The game uses a renewed water system, which should make water look more realistic.
As for the multiplayer mode, players will be able to swim in the Modern Warfare series for the first time. Water influences the visibility and effectiveness of bullets. Furthermore, the game features a Rainbow Six-esque mode called Prisoner Rescue, and Knockout, where players have to hold onto a bag of money for as long as possible.
The game will be released on October 28 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC.
News | World of Warcraft players must agree to social contract starting today
With the arrival of patch 9.2.5, World of Warcraft players must agree to a social contract starting from today.
Anyone who starts World of Warcraft for the first time from today will be welcomed in the mmorpg with a ‘Social Contract’. Among other things, players must indicate that they will do their best to make new friends, to work together as a team with others in dungeons and raids, for example, and to answer questions from new players.
Also, as part of that social contract, Blizzard lists some behaviors that “will not be accepted”: “Hate speech and negative comments directed at other players’ identities, including aspects such as race, gender and their ability. Harassment, threats and abusive/derogatory language and behavior.” And “spamming, advertising and other disruptive behavior”.
Here is the new "Social Contract" that is coming to World of Warcraft in 9.2.5 pic.twitter.com/FAMLyU0ep1
— MrGM (@MrGMYT) May 12, 2022
Anyone who does not follow the rules and “harms” other players can be punished, with the maximum penalty being ban from the account. “It’s a big world, with all kinds of people in it. So please try to be respectful to each other, and if you feel someone is breaking this Code of Conduct, please report it so our team can look into it. Together we can make World of Warcraft a safe home away from home for everyone.”
News | Diablo Immortal will not appear in the Netherlands and Belgium
Diablo Immortal will not be released in the Netherlands and Belgium. This is because of 'the current operating conditions for games in those countries'.
A communication manager from Activision-Blizzard Benelux has informed Tweakers about this. The game will not be available on smartphone app stores or on Battle.net for PC.
“This is related to the current operating conditions for games in those countries,” Blizzard’s communications manager told Tweakers. This seems to mean the legislation regarding loot boxes, an important part of Diablo Immortal.
In the Netherlands, the legislation regarding loot boxes seems to be relaxed. Earlier this year, the Dutch Gaming Authority lost a lawsuit against Electronic Arts about loot boxes in Fifa. In Belgium, the rules are still strict.
In the rest of the world, Diablo Immortal will be released on June 2 on iOS, Android and PC. The PC version is an open beta. The game was made in collaboration with the Chinese internet company NetEase and is intended to bring the well-known Diablo gameplay with new storylines and characters to phones and tablets.
News | Mobile Warcraft Game Arclight Rumble Revealed
Blizzard has announced Warcraft Arclight Rumble, a tower offensive game for mobile.
It was already known that the company would unveil a Warcraft mobile game. In the game, players have to position troops on a battlefield. Players choose multiple leaders from five factions – Alliance, Horde, Beast, Blackrock and Undead.
Depending on which map is played on, there are different missions, from large scale battles to boss battles. There should be more than 70 maps available on release.
Players can collect so-called minis, more than sixty will be available on release, to use during battles. The game features PvE and PvP battles, co-op, raids, dungeons, and guilds.
Warcraft Arclight Rumble will be free-to-play and coming to iOS and Android. A release date has not yet been announced, but a closed beta should be held sometime soon.
News | First Overwatch 2 beta invites going out tonight
The first invites to the Overwatch 2 beta will go out tonight at 8:00 PM.
Blizzard made this known in a FAQ published yesterday. People who have registered have a chance to receive an e-mail with access. It is also possible that more people will be invited at a later time, so people who do not receive an email tonight can still receive it later.
You can always register via the official website. Players must have installed the first Overwatch anyway to be in with a chance. However, the first Overwatch can be downloaded as a free trial by those who have received an invite during the beta period – so there is no need to purchase the original specifically for the beta of part 2.
Tomorrow, specific streamers will broadcast gameplay from the beta on Twitch. People who watch a stream for at least four hours can also access the beta via Twitch Drops. The list of streamers can be found here.
The beta will be on PC only and must include 5v5 gameplay. Players can try out the new Push mode as well as four new maps: Circuit Royal (escort), Midtown (hybrid), New Queen Screen (push), and Colosseo (push). The new hero Sojourn is also playable, as well as four new versions of well-known heroes: Orisa, Doomfist, Bastion and Sombra. The beta period will run until May 17.
News | Call of Duty: Warzone Season Three Includes Godzilla and King Kong
The upcoming third season of Call of Duty: Warzone features the monsters King Kong and Godzilla. Season 3 starts April 27
There have been rumors for some time that the monsters would come to the shooter, but it has now been confirmed with a teaser trailer. It's the Operation Monarch event, which starts on May 11. There are not many details about this yet.The third season for Warzone - and Call of Duty: Vangaurd - will air on April 27. Players can expect to see a new Gulag and Dig Site in WArzone, as well as new weapons and Classified Arms in the battle pass, including the M1916 Marksman Rifle and the Nikita AVT: Assault Rifle. The Sledgehammer and H4 Blixen SMG will be added in the middle of the season. The new Operators are Florence Carter, Mateo Hernandez and Kim Tae Young.
In Vangaurd, from the start of the new season, one can expect the map Launch, which is based on a film set from the 50s. During the season, the map Sphere should be released. More details can be read on the official website.
News | Name of new World of Warcraft expansion leaked
The name of the new World of Warcraft expansion that will be revealed on April 19 has already been leaked. This one shows up in the source code of the official website
The name leaked through the source code of the official World of Warcraft website. While inspecting the website, a user came across a few references to the expansion, which will be named World of Warcraft: Dragonflight.
The source code lists three Dragonflight pre-order options, namely “Base”, “Heroic” and “Epic”. Also, users will be able to purchase upgrades to go from the Base and Heroic versions to a higher version.
Concept art of the new expansion may have also been shared on Reddit. It shows the character Alexstrasza. She is the Aspect of the Red Dragonflight, one of five dragon groups remaining in World of Warcraft lore.
The official announcement of the new World of Warcraft expansion will take place on April 19, Blizzard announced early last month. It is not yet known when the expansion will be released.
News | Diablo Immortal launches June 2 on mobile and PC
Diablo Immortal will be released on June 2 on iOS, Android and PC. All versions include cross play
Blizzard has announced that. It was already known that the game was coming to mobile, but now it is also clear that a PC version will be released. This is an open beta.
The PC version can be controlled with keyboard and mouse as well as controllers. The mobile game already had controller support in a previous beta. In addition, there is cross-play available in all versions of the game.
Diablo Immortal was created in collaboration with the Chinese internet company NetEase and aims to bring the well-known Diablo gameplay with new storylines and characters to phones and tablets. Players can play with or without a group and experience dynamic events. There are six different classes to choose from.