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gaming1 year ago

"Overwatch 2 Players Face Long Ranked Queue Times and Expensive Mythic Skin Prices"

Overwatch 2's season 10 has brought changes like the addition of the new damage hero Venture and free access to all heroes previously locked behind the battle pass, but it has also resulted in excessively long ranked queue times, with some players waiting over an hour. The introduction of "wide matches," allowing players of different ranks to group up, has contributed to the longer queue times, frustrating high-level players who have been asking for the ability to play with friends of different ranks for years. Despite the queue issues and the expensive Mythic Shop, the new season's theme and upcoming Mirrorwatch event have been well-received by fans.

gaming1 year ago

"Overwatch 2: Season 10 Update and Tank Transformation"

Overwatch 2's upcoming season brings a new hero, Venture, a limited-time event, and a balance patch. The tank hero Wrecking Ball is receiving a substantial rework, making him more team-oriented with changes to his abilities, allowing him to support teammates with defensive capabilities. The update also introduces a new game mode, map, hero skins, and various general and competitive updates, as well as bug fixes.

gaming1 year ago

"Exploring Overwatch 2: New Hero, Custom Modes, and Season 10 Preview"

Overwatch 2 introduces the new DPS hero, Venture, who excels in close-quarter combat with unique abilities and a non-critical damage weapon. The hero's kit includes engagement and disengagement tools like Burrow and Drill Dash, as well as a zoning ultimate called Tectonic Shock. Tips for playing Venture include utilizing the non-critical damage weapon, combo-ing abilities effectively, and being mindful of map and team compositions that suit the hero's playstyle.

gaming1 year ago

"Overwatch 2's Free Hero Venture Playable This Weekend Ahead of Season 10 Debut"

Overwatch 2's first free hero, Venture, will be playable this weekend ahead of their season 10 debut, featuring a kit with short-distance explosive projectiles, burrowing ability, multi-directional dash, shockwave ultimate, stronger melee attack, and a passive for shields. Venture's design draws from Doomfist, offering potential for creative movement-based gameplay. The hero will be available for free in season 10, starting on April 16, as part of Overwatch 2's shift away from locking heroes behind a premium battle pass.

gaming1 year ago

"Overwatch 2 Introduces Free Playable Hero Venture in Season 10"

Overwatch 2's upcoming 40th hero, Venture, a nonbinary damage hero, will be playable for a limited-time trial from March 28 through March 31. A new gameplay trailer showcases Venture's unique abilities, including a drill-like gun for traversal and damage, a Drill Dash, Smart Excavator, and an ultimate ability called Tectonic Shock. Venture is set to challenge players' familiarity with Overwatch 2's maps and will be available for trial without purchasing a battle pass. Additionally, the reveal also teased an updated Temple of Anubis map and introduced the upcoming healer, Space Ranger, slated to arrive in Season 12.

gaming1 year ago

"Overwatch 2 Fans Embrace New Non-Binary Hero"

Overwatch 2 introduces a new non-binary hero named Venture, who has already gained popularity within the gaming community. Fans have embraced the character, creating inside jokes about Venture being a "rock eater" due to their drill-based abilities. While Venture's role in the game's lore is still unclear, the Overwatch team plans to reveal more about their backstory in a unique way. Additionally, Blizzard has reportedly canceled planned story missions for Overwatch, placing more emphasis on the game's evolving narrative.

gaming2 years ago

"BlizzCon 2023 Unveils Overwatch 2's Groundbreaking Nonbinary Hero, Venture"

Blizzard revealed new heroes coming to Overwatch 2, including the game's first nonbinary hero named Venture, a Canadian "swashbuckling archeologist" who wields a massive drill. Venture can burrow underground, attack from beneath, and has an explosive projectile and dash move. The next support hero, codenamed Space Ranger, was also teased, along with an unnamed tank hero.