Hero Bans and Map Voting Are Coming to Overwatch 2 – What You Need to Know!

At long last, a highly demanded feature by the Overwatch community – hero bans – is about to be introduced to the game. Similar to how it functions in Marvel Rivals at Diamond levels and above, this feature will soon be available in Overwatch’s competitive playlist as well. With stiff competition from other games, Overwatch is now stepping up its game by implementing hero bans.

Operation: Harsh Doorstop CEO Doubles Down On Legal Threats

It’s essential and legally necessary for any form of sponsorships or promotional ads to be made transparent to the public. This is not only a matter of ethics but also a requirement mandated by federal law, as enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the FTC’s updated guidelines for social media influencers in 2023, it is crucial for influencers to openly declare any financial, employment, personal, or family ties with a brand. This includes not just monetary benefits but also perks like free flights or hotel stays. Furthermore, influencers should not presume their followers are already aware of these relationships and should make disclosures regardless of whether they believe their evaluations to be unbiased.

Honkai: Star Rail Leak Reveals Standard Characters Getting Buffed First

In the game Honkai: Star Rail, there are 64 playable characters, including alternate Path variants of some characters such as March 7th and the Trailblazer. Initially, units like Inmibitor Lunae and Jingliu were highly regarded for their damage output in the early stages of the game. However, most of the top DPS (Damage Per Second) characters in Honkai: Star Rail have been introduced starting from Version 2.0 and beyond. The developers have acknowledged this imbalance and hinted at potential solutions. Recently, a rumor has surfaced suggesting that some characters might undergo changes before others.

Blizzard Injects More MOBA Energy Into Overwatch 2 With New Perks System

During the Overwatch 2 Spotlight broadcast by Blizzard, it was revealed that there will be Major and Minor Perks. Throughout gameplay, players can accumulate XP and eventually choose from two Major and two Minor Perk options to enhance their playstyle. The Minor Perks will become available early in the match and will amplify certain abilities, but they won’t alter the way these abilities operate fundamentally, as explained by Blizzard.

Overwatch 2’s Round-Based Stadium Mode Looks To Reinvent Blizzard’s Shooter In A Big Way

During Blizzard’s recent Overwatch 2 Spotlight stream, it was announced that Stadium would be joining Quick Play and Competitive as a third primary aspect of Overwatch 2 starting with Season 16 later this year. Unlike the other modes, Stadium will only be available for ranked play with role queue, and matches will follow a “best of seven” format. The traditional Control, Push, and Clash game modes from Overwatch will still be present in Stadium, but the experience is set to drastically change as players continue to engage with it, effectively introducing an entirely new game.