Overwatch 2 Archives

AppWizard

October 15, 2025

Shocktober Is Back: Thrilling Events, Devilish Deals, and More Reasons to Love Xbox Game Pass

The Xbox Shocktober event runs from October 16 to November 2, featuring live service games, seasonal content, and sales for both console and PC. Highlights include: - Games on Sale: - Hell is Us: A semi-open world game with melee combat and exploration. - Dead by Daylight: Base Game: A survival game where players can be either Survivors or a Killer. - Little Nightmares III Deluxe Edition: Players navigate a nightmarish world with two characters. - New Titles on Xbox Game Pass: - Hogwarts Legacy: An open-world action RPG set in the wizarding world of the 1800s. - The Casting of Frank Stone: A narrative-driven game set in a haunted town influenced by player decisions. - In-Game Halloween Events: - Fortnitemares 2025: Features horror icons like Doja Cat and characters such as Jason and Ghost Face. - Overwatch 2: Haunted Masquerade: A seasonal celebration with spooky themes and cosmetics. - FragPunk: A tower defense mode where players face monsters and uncover chaos in the Shardverse.

AppWizard

October 8, 2025

Ex Helldivers 2 devs’ new tactical FPS looks like all my favorite shooters combined, and it’s free to try

Heart Electric is a new hero shooter game featuring vibrant aesthetics and dynamic gameplay, set to have its first global playtest from October 24 to October 26. The game includes 4v4v4v4 battles, customizable loadouts, and unique hero abilities, along with an innovative 'flux' power mechanic. The playtest was postponed by one week to avoid coinciding with the Arc Raiders playtest. Heart Electric incorporates extraction gameplay, allowing players to hack opponents' 'hearts' for energy to respawn teammates.

AppWizard

September 8, 2025

Marvel Rivals may get Overwatch 2’s most divisive feature, but I’m hardly shocked

Marvel Rivals may soon introduce a loot box-like system, as a dataminer found references to "Mysteries" in the Season 4 files, including terms related to "mystery box logic." This discovery follows an earlier dataminer's revelation in 2024 about loot box opening animations in the game's files. While the presence of loot boxes is suggested, it remains uncertain if they will be implemented. The developer, Netease, has previously offered purchasable skins, indicating alternative revenue streams. Season 4: The Season of the Dragon is set to launch on September 12, introducing a new hero and content.

AppWizard

August 20, 2025

Survival crafting adventure game Witchspire announced for PC

Envar Games has announced its new project, Witchspire, a survival crafting adventure game set to launch in Early Access for PC on Steam in 2026. The game allows players to take on the roles of novice witches and wizards in a magical realm threatened by an ancient darkness. Key features include magical survival mechanics, the ability to befriend and nurture diverse familiars, and creative home construction using astral projection. Players can engage in customization, leveling, and crafting while facing various threats in the game world.

AppWizard

July 24, 2025

“I can’t believe I just beat Minecraft in an Overwatch queue”: Streamer beats Minecraft while in a 2-hour wait, putting my procrastination to shame

Streamer Aspen completed a Minecraft speedrun during a lengthy queue for Overwatch 2, achieving a 9.4-hour speedrun time. Aspen shared this accomplishment on Twitter, stating, "I BEAT MINECRAFT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AN OVERWATCH QUEUE LETS GOOOOOOOOOO."

AppWizard

June 6, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 preview: The big games and developers to expect on Sunday’s livestream

The Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, at 10 AM Pacific. Anticipated titles include Gears of War: E-Day, Perfect Dark, Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Everwild, and State of Decay 3. The Outer Worlds 2 will have its own dedicated stream following the main showcase. Expected announcements include Forza Horizon 6 or a new Forza Motorsport, and a new Call of Duty game, likely Modern Warfare 4. There may be updates on Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 from Blizzard, and a look at upcoming DLC for Starfield from Bethesda Game Studios. Other studios like Ninja Theory and Double Fine are also expected to provide insights into their projects.

AppWizard

May 21, 2025

‘I’m a PC gamer and there are 10 video games I’ve been hooked on since 2020’

Video games have over three billion players globally and are evolving into a dominant force in the entertainment industry. The following ten standout games were released for PC since 2020: 1. Elden Ring (2022) - An action RPG known for its stunning visuals and intricate storytelling, requiring over 70 hours to complete. 2. Split Fiction (2025) - A cooperative narrative game where players battle against a machine stealing creativity, released in March 2025. 3. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (2021) - A remake of the 1997 classic, featuring updated combat mechanics and breathtaking graphics. 4. Valorant (2020) - A tactical hero shooter with a vibrant eSports scene, released in early 2021, with over 1,000 hours logged by the player. 5. Fields of Mistria (2024) - An early access farm life simulation game that allows players to cultivate crops, raise animals, and explore mystical mines. 6. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) - A turn-based RPG with a blend of traditional and real-time combat mechanics, released last month. 7. Hades (2020) - A roguelike game with fast-paced combat and Greek mythology-inspired artwork, released in 2020. 8. Overwatch 2 (2023) - The sequel to Overwatch, introducing new heroes and a 5v5 format, released in 2023. 9. Visions of Mana (2024) - The fifth main installment in the Mana series, featuring familiar gameplay mechanics. 10. Marvel Rivals (2024) - A game featuring 38 Marvel characters, allowing casual play with friends, released in 2024.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Stadium’s roadmap for Overwatch 2 is planned out for the next three seasons, with more heroes, maps, and custom games on the horizon

Stadium is a new mode in Overwatch 2, developed with a dedicated roadmap for the next three seasons. Season 17 will introduce two new maps (Esperanca and Samoa), a crossplay feature, new custom games, saveable and shareable builds, and additional example builds. The maps will be tailored for Stadium's fast-paced gameplay, featuring smaller sizes and closer spawn points to objectives. Stadium has gained popularity within the Overwatch 2 community, becoming comparable to Quick Play and Competitive modes.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

The Best PC Games to Play Right Now (Spring 2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced GPUs enabling ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling, with tools like Unreal Engine 5 facilitating diverse game development. Platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store host tens of thousands of titles, with over 13,000 new games launched on Steam in 2024. Notable games include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Warframe, and Apex Legends. Key trends include cross-platform compatibility, free-to-play models, and game subscription services. Optimal gaming setups typically require a mid-range processor, a GTX 1070 or better graphics card, and at least 16GB of RAM. Popular multiplayer games include Valorant and Apex Legends, while highly rated titles include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Disco Elysium. Classics worth playing today include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Portal 2.

Winsage

March 27, 2025

Windows Game Bar gets design tweaks for better handheld gaming

Microsoft is enhancing the Game Bar to improve the gaming experience on handheld devices, introducing a refreshed interface that offers quicker access to tools and real-time statistical insights. The update aims to optimize gameplay across various platforms, particularly in Compact Mode, which resembles Steam's Big Picture mode. Additionally, Microsoft has expanded its Game Pass service, allowing subscribers to stream games they own, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and is offering exclusive bonuses in popular free-to-play games to attract more users to the subscription model.