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Overwatch 2 has announced a collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender, introducing six new skins for its heroes, including a long-awaited legendary skin for the hero Venture, who is styled as Toph. The event, starting December 17, also features skins for Zenyatta, Mei, Orisa, Genji, and Kiriko. This collaboration comes as Overwatch 2 enters its 14th season, amidst competition from new games like Marvel Rivals.
Blizzard Entertainment has released a trailer for Overwatch 2's upcoming 14th season, featuring a new tank hero named Hazard and a limited-time 6v6 mode. The season will also include a customizable mythic skin for Reinhardt, themed after Thor, and the return of seasonal events like Winter Wonderland and Lunar New Year. Additionally, a crossover with Avatar: The Last Airbender is teased, with Zenyatta receiving an Aang-inspired skin and Venture getting a Toph-themed skin. The season begins on December 10, with the Avatar event starting on December 17.
Overwatch 2 is introducing a new tank hero named Hazard, who is part of the Phreaks, a punk-themed revolutionary group. Hazard will be briefly playable from November 22 to 25 before officially joining the roster in season 14 on December 10. His abilities include a Gatling gun and a purple substance that creates spikes. This addition comes amid the Overwatch Classic event, which revisits the original 6v6 format and hero kits.
Blizzard Entertainment has banned over 270,000 accounts from World of Warcraft for cheating and exploitation, following community calls for action against bots and gold sellers. The WoW community is divided on the issue, with some expressing skepticism about the effectiveness and legitimacy of the bans, while others are hopeful that their reports are being taken seriously. The company's transparency in sharing ban details has been met with mixed reactions, as some players question the impact of the bans and others report being falsely flagged.
Diablo 4's "Season of Blood" offers a mix of fun and frustration for casual players, with over 100 hours of gameplay experience. The season introduces new vampire-themed powers and cosmetics, engaging Blood Harvest events, and challenging Uber bosses. However, the game's endgame balance issues, itemization woes, and the always-online requirement cast a shadow over the experience. Despite these issues, the core combat remains enjoyable, and the game doesn't deserve all the hate it receives from some quarters. The review suggests that Blizzard should prioritize more frequent updates, community transparency, and thorough testing to improve Diablo 4's long-term appeal.