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Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop trailer reveals new skins for Cassidy, Ashe, Sombra, Mauga & Hammond

Sudhanshu — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:25:47 +0000

Blizzard Entertainment has finally revealed the trailer for its much-awaited Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop collab. For those unaware, Cowboy Bebop is a beloved Japanese neo-noir space Western anime that aired between 1998 and 1999.

The trailer reveals new Overwatch 2 character skins inspired by the main Cowboy Bebop crew. Cassidy will don a Spike Spiegel-inspired skin, featuring a trench coat and a retro-futuristic six-shooter, though the in-game design remains unseen.

Ashe will transform into Faye Valentine, with Bob also getting a unique look. Sombra’s skin nods to ED, the anime’s hacking genius. While Mauga’s skin pays homage to Bebop’s Captain Jet Black. Although Overwatch doesn’t have corgis, Hammond will dress up as EIN from the anime. Plus, players can expect to hear the iconic Cowboy Bebop theme song, Tank!, in the game.

These skins will be available on March 12. While Blizzard hasn’t disclosed prices, based on a previous event with KPOP group Le Sserafim, skins may cost about $25 (2500 premium coins) each, with a bundle option for all skins at $68 (6800 premium coins). Blizzard also reduced the pricing of the 7500 premium coins pack to US$50 when the Le Sserafim crossover dropped, so it won’t be surprising if the company goes with this strategy again to push players to buy the complete bundle.

How to Claim Free Prime Gaming Rewards for Roblox & More!

Sean — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:10 +0000

Amazon Prime Gaming is constantly offering brand-new rewards for a number of video games. This time around, it is bringing free cosmetic items and more for Roblox and a couple of other titles. For those unaware, Roblox is a huge multiplatform game that is based on user-generated content.

Thanks to its accessibility from consoles, PCs, and smartphones, the title sees over 52 million daily active users. In Roblox, you can role-play, play a shooter game, and do so much more. The platform is free, but users are able to make in-game purchases with real money. So now, here’s a few easy steps in claiming the Prime Gaming reward for Roblox:

Free Roblox Skin on Prime Gaming

Roblox is working with Prime Gaming to feature new in-game cosmetic items on the platform. But keep in mind that you need an Amazon Prime subscription to avail this deal. Furthermore, the free Roblox skin is only available on Prime Gaming for a limited time period. Here’s how to claim the reward:

First, head to the official Prime Gaming website and log in to your Amazon account.
Look for the Roblox deal by either scrolling down or typing in the search bar.
Once you find the Roblox reward and click on it, a new webpage will offer you the option to “Get in-game content”.
Selecting this option will give you a code that you must copy to claim the free skin.

After all of these steps are complete, the only thing left is to redeem the code. So here’s how to claim the item:

You need to head to the official Roblox website and log in.
Claim the deal under the redeem codes section.
Go to “Equip My Avatar”, which is where all your owned items can be found.
Click on the new item and equip the skin on your character.

Amazon’s Prime Gaming is offering the Freaky Fly Face Avatar Accessory as of right now. You can only claim the item via the browser, but it is accessible across all versions of the game. The item is only available on the platform for free till September 12, so check it out before it goes out of the reward rotation.

Other Notable Deals:

There are currently multiple other free rewards on the platform, which again require an Amazon Prime subscription. If you link your Activision Blizzard account with Amazon Prime Gaming, you can avail three special deals, which include:

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 WSOW Designated Driver Pack (New Weapon and Character Skins, XP bonuses, and more) – Ends in 27 Days
Overwatch 2 reward lets you skip over 5 tiers on the in-game Battle Pass – Ends in 28 Days
World of Warcraft Tabard of Brilliance Transmog is a new cosmetic for your character in WoW. – Ends in 34 Days

Just follow the same steps by heading to the official Prime Gaming website and finding the deals. You just need to link your existing Activision Blizzard account to Amazon by selecting the option to link when claiming the rewards on Prime Gaming and logging in.

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Overwatch 2 leads Blizzards Games’ shift to Steam

Sean — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:51:00 +0000

Overwatch 2 is making its way to Steam after a surprising announcement from Blizzard Entertainment revealed that the popular hero shooter and some other games will soon be shifting to Valve’s massive games library.

So when does Overwatch 2 hit Steam shelves?

As per the official announcement, Overwatch 2 will be launching on Steam on August 10. This marks a notable shift from Blizzard since the studio typically launched its original IPs from its own game launcher called Battle.net. The company stated that “we want to break down the barriers to make it easier for players everywhere to find and enjoy our games.” So now, Overwatch 2 will feature achievements, and allow you to invite your friends from Steam’s friend list.

According to Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment, “It’s our goal at Blizzard to listen to players and try to exceed their expectations in everything we do. While Battle.net remains a priority for us now and into the future, we’ve heard players want the choice of Steam for a selection of our games, starting with Overwatch 2 on August 10th. We’re happy to work with Valve to make that happen.”

Interestingly enough, the game’s Steam launch coincides with Blizzard’s plans to release the Overwatch 2: Invasion event, which is its first new PvE mode. The gaming company also announced that it will be sharing more details regarding the other titles “when the time is right.”

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World of Warcraft & Overwatch Are Going Offline in China, Here’s Why

Sean — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:52:52 +0000

Blizzard Entertainment is shutting down two of its most popular online multiplayer games in China. The servers for the company’s massively successful World of Warcraft and Overwatch are going offline. This news was followed by many taking to social media platforms to express their grievances, since both titles collectively had tens of million of players in the region alone. Many are still unclear as to why Blizzard is shutting its servers in China, so here are all the details.

NetEase And Blizzard’s Partnership Lasted 14-years In China

The decision from Blizzard to shut down the servers in China is due to a major fallout with its local publisher, NetEase. For those unaware, game developer Blizzard had partnered with NetEase for the past 14 years to have its popular titles be available in the Chinese market. This cooperation was inevitable considering the rigid and strict market rules the Chinese government places on the gaming industry. So since 2008, Blizzard’s massively multiplayer games like World of Warcraft (aka WoW) had its servers managed by NetEase in China.

Notably, this publisher is also behind other major Western games like Minecraft. So, it was a solid deal for the Chinese company since it boosted it to become the second-largest games distributor in the region, just behind Tencent Holdings. But now, both firms broke off their deal, following talks late last year regarding the licensing agreement that allowed Blizzard to run its Diablo, Warcraft, and Overwatch titles. However, after a public fallout, NetEase accused Blizzard of being “rude and inappropriate.”

This statement was made after Blizzard offered to extend their licensing agreement for another six months while they work out new terms. NetEase stated that this idea was the same as “proposing a divorce while still engaging with the same partner”. While the game devs IPs were licensed by NetEase, they were still owned by Blizzard. Following talks, NetEase rejected this offer from the developer. Thus, Blizzard’s games went offline on the midnight of January 23. Notably, the company has also promised World of Warcraft players to save their progress with a new service.

All May Not Be Lost For Blizzard In China

China and the US are two of the biggest gaming markets in the world, and Blizzard Entertainment has faced a lot of criticism for going out of its way to remain active in the former market. During the outbreak of protests in Hong Kong, it had even banned esports athletes from its tournaments over statements that sided against the Chinese government. So it is clear that Blizzard aims to continue its service in the country. Meaning, while the developer has lost its ability to run its popular games in China right now, there is a possibility that the shutdown isn’t permanent. In other words, the company might return to the region with a different partner.

Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at the moment, so take this with a pinch of salt for now. Although, if this does end up happening, it would be great news for many gamers in China. One fan of the World of Warcraft wrote that “It is truly a sad day for World of Warcraft players and Blizzard Entertainment fans everywhere,” while another stated that “The sudden shutdown is a stark reminder of impermanence, displacing millions of players”.

Interestingly enough, the president of NetEase’s global investment, Simon Zhu, also added that he had spent over 10,000 hours playing those games and expressed his disapproval of Blizzard’s actions.

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