Blizzard is experimenting with customizable hero skins for Overwatch 2

Blizzard could be overhauling the cosmetic system in Overwatch 2 as a newly leaked survey has revealed the developers are considering customizable skins in the upcoming release. Since the reveal of Overwatch 2 at BlizzCon in November 2019, the developers have been all but silent. While we have a rough idea of every map in the works, and a few guesses on who the new heroes could be, fans have been kept in the dark ever since the unveiling.

Game-breaking Overwatch bug lets players shoot through walls on Kanezaka

The latest map in Overwatch has a game-breaking issue as players have found ways to break out of Kanezaka for the easiest kills possible. While the new location is the first new map in almost two years, it hasn’t come without issues. Kanezaka was only just released on January 12 but players are already uncovering some devastating problems on the map.  Exclusive to the Deathmatch game type, the map layout is designed for fast-paced action rather than objective play.

Hanabi: PSG Talon “beat expectations” at MSI 2022 but face uphill battle to playoffs

Win or lose on Day 5 of the MSI 2022 Rumble Stage, PSG Talon are holding their head high. Top laner Su ‘Hanabi’ Chia-Hsiang said the PCS side have “beaten expectations”, but netting a playoff spot would make the run that bit sweeter. PSG Talon stunned the world at MSI 2022 when they managed to cut G2 Esports down not once, but twice. They ended the LEC champion’s 24-game streak in what many called a fluke, but then they did it again and started raising eyebrows.

PewDiePie cringes at Pokimane's "uncomfortable" streaming setup

YouTube king PewDiePie took aim at Pokimane’s Twitch streaming setup in a new video, where he viewed the homes of some big-name celebrities. PewDiePie is no stranger to ripping on YouTuber and Twitch streamers for their homes and Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys proved to be no exception, but he felt especially concerned over her setup. On August 19, PewDiePie watched a video from Pokimane where she showed off her streaming setup.

TikTok star Noah Beck stuns football fans with incredible Soccer Aid performance

TikTok star Noah Beck impressed viewers with his performance at charity football game Soccer Aid, scoring the opening goal for the winning team, World XI. 21-year-old Noah Beck is a TikTok star with over 33 million fans on the app, where he has been posting videos for his loyal fanbase since he started using the platform in 2020. On June 12, Beck joined World XI against England in the annual Soccer Aid football match, a charity game where teams comprised of celebrities and former pro-players go head-to-head in order to raise as much money as possible in aid of UNICEF.

Warzone hacker goes viral on TikTok showing differences between aimbot & silent aim

In a since-deleted viral TikTok, Call of Duty: Warzone players got a peek behind the hacker’s curtains — as a cheater demonstrated how silent aim and standard aimbot look “for educational purposes.” One of the most controversial Warzone TikTok creators, ‘rushman360’ seems to do a lot of hacking videos under the guise of showing legitimate players what they’re really up against. While many are reasonably outraged by the TikToker’s content, others find it interesting — as he often breaks down precisely what hacks do, how they look, and how they can be detected.

Why is #BoycottGenshinImpact trending? MiHoYo game sparks backlash

Genshin Impact developers have come under fire after a number of critics believe one of the game’s enemy types is inspired by indigenous people. MiHoYo’s open-world game has proved to be one of the sleeper hits of 2020, pulling in millions of players from all over the world. Since then, Genshin Impact has featured numerous updates and additions to its ever-growing roster. The world of Teyvat is absolutely brimming with all kinds of colorful characters, unique quests, bloodthirsty bosses, and devastatingly powerful weapons.

World of Warcraft Shadowlands adds Sombra’s hair from Overwatch

World of Warcraft’s newest expansion, Shadowlands, adds brand new cosmetic options for your character, and one of them actually comes straight from Overwatch’s Sombra. If you’re a WoW player who also loves playing Sombra in Overwatch, Activision Blizzard has your back (and your hair), because World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has a new hair option for the Night Elf race called “Sombra” that looks exactly like the hacking hero’s hair does in Overwatch.

Apex Legends players want classic Call of Duty mode that is ideal for Arenas maps

Apex Legends players have called on Respawn to add a classic Call of Duty game mode to the battle royale – suggesting that it would translate well to the game’s Arenas maps.  Despite the obvious affection Apex Legends players have for their game, they have been known from time to time to request features that competing titles have implemented so successfully. In the past, they have called for features from Fortnite or Warzone, but recent posts in the game’s subreddit have seen them calling for a mode that has become classic in the Call of Duty series: Gun Game.

Colin Farrell's remarks on Batman script suggest Telltale-like twists

Actor Colin Farrell has teased some interesting plot tidbits for the upcoming The Batman film, seemingly linking it to Telltale Games’ Batman projects. Farrell, who will be playing The Penguin in the movie slated for 2021, spoke to SFX Magazine about how the incarnation of the hero will be different from what has come before it. As it turns out, Farrell is quite the Batman fan, saying he was “ecstatic” to be part of the DC universe.