Overwatch

The Internet Reacts To Doomfist, Overwatch‘s New Character

Doomfist has only been out on the PTR for half a day, but Overwatch fans are already debating who to ship him with and wondering why he’s yet another character with his titty out. Doomfist is a new offensive character for Overwatch, and one that has been hinted at since the game’s very first trailer.…

I Can’t Stop ‘Choking’ When I Play Multiplayer Games

I’m on the elimination spree of a lifetime. 28 kills, no deaths. I feel unstoppable. An enemy Reaper tries to sneakily teleport onto the payload. I, as Pharah, rocket into the sky and unleash the full fury of my ultimate on him, just because I can. “Damn, that was nasty,” he types into chat, clearly…

Doomfist Finally Comes To Overwatch

At long last, Overwatch’s gauntlet-wearing villain Doomfist is seeing the light of day. The new character has been teased since before publisher Blizzard even released Overwatch, and now, players can finally try him out on Overwatch’s public test region. Doomfist, whose real name is Akande Ogundimu, is a cybernetic offense character whose hand cannon gauntlet…

Ever wondered what’s going on inside the head of a Hanzo main? This video by dopatwo will tell you everything you need to know. If that’s not enough for you, here’s Genji, too.

Blizzard Teases New Lore Surrounding Overwatch‘s Enigmatic Doomfist 

An update on Blizzard’s Overwatch blog adds more more details about Doomfist, long suspected to be the game’s next hero. Pointing to an “incident at Helix Security International’s classified maximum security installation,” the post states, “it can now be confirmed that what occurred was an attack by the Talon organization with the express purpose of…

Accidental D.Va Ult Ends Up Working Out

Today on Highlight Reel we have deadly window service, gun music, JoJo references, and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more! Skyrim –Another weird day.…

Battlegrounds Cracks Down On Thousands Of Cheaters

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ battle royale is typically a test of skill, but that is sometimes ruined by players who can see through walls and score headshots across the map. Over 25,000 players have reportedly been banned already, but cheaters don’t seem worried. The most common cheats you’ll find in Battlegrounds are tried and true staples of…

Widowmaker Cosplay Has You In Its Sights

This Widowmaker shoot is a collaboration between cosplayer Lady Nikoru, Henchmen Studios and photographer Paul Hillier. It’s one of the best pieces of Overwatch cosplay I’ve ever seen, and that’s saying something. The shoot took 12 hours to complete, taking place in four different locations across the day, and involved taking not just a bunch…

Top Pistol Mercy Will Wreck Your Shit, But Only If She Has To

Mercy is Overwatch’s most straightforward healer. While Ana and Lucio are clearly built to mix (and/or boop) it up, Mercy’s got nothing but a dinky pistol and a dream. Many Overwatch players ridicule offense-minded “Battle Mercys” because they get slaughtered and they waste precious healing time. Perhaps, though, people are looking at the innocent angel…

Cat Cosplay

Solid Overwatch cat cosplay here byEvaSilverFire’s lil friend.

Overwatch‘s Confusing Reporting System Is Making Trolling Worse

When a player reports an abusive teammate in Overwatch, the most common response is rarely fear, regret, or even an apology. It’s “go ahead!” Overwatch’s reporting system is opaque, like any game’s, but word on the street is that it’s toothless. As someone who spends roughly 10 hours a week playing Overwatch, I’ve seen toxicity…

Taking The Teleporter Was A Mistake

Today on Highlight Reel we have OP doors, nice entrances, amazing Tekken 7 moments and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more! Destiny –Don’t Shoot…

Blizzard Says It’s ‘Drastically’ Reducing Overwatch Loot Box Dupes

Loot boxes are bullshit. Overwatch’s are about to become a bit less bullshit. In a new video, Jeff “JKap” Kaplan revealed his sweet new D.Va jersey—flaunted it, really—and also talked about some stuff. The most interesting detail is a long-requested change to how likely players are to get duplicate items in loot boxes. “One of…

Twitch Is Now The Only Third-Party Place To Watch Blizzard Tournaments

Video streaming platform Twitch announced a two-year collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment today, where the service will receive exclusive third-party streaming rights to tournaments like the Heroes of the Storm Global Championship and Overwatch APEX League. As esports continues to expand, securing broadcast rights will start to become a growing contest in the industry. Much like…

Overwatch’s new map, Horizon Lunar Colony, is now live. After a few weeks on the PTR, the loony getaway is out alongside a patch that makes changes to McCree, Reaper, and Roadhog. Check out Cecilia’s impressions of the map here

After Dropping A Tier, I Am Freaking Out About My Overwatch Rank

After a difficult string of placement matches for the current Overwatch competitive season, the unthinkable happened. I dropped to a lower tier. I had spent multiple seasons comfortably sitting in the Platinum tier, and suddenly I was Gold. I have become obsessed with undoing this demotion. I like to think that I’m a decent video…

Overwatch Cosplay, Still Raining From Above

Cosplayer Kara Corvus made this Pharah costume (and rocket launcher) out of EVA Form and Worbla. It’s so good. Photos by Gil Photography.

Damn, This Overwatch Pro Is Good At Widowmaker

During yesterday’s European Overwatch Contenders group stage, Esporati player DIDS put together a highlight reel of Widowmaker shots in short succession to secure the round. In my own experience, a Widowmaker on offense is usually a bad sign. But utilizing Widow’s mobility and power, DIDS makes quick work of the low-health line-up of Team Expert.…

Overwatch Cosplay Rap Video Is Just The Best

That’s a lot to take in there (cosplay! rap! live-action!), but this is one hell of an effort from a team of French Overwatch fans. Everything here works! The rap is just fine (it’s in French, but there are English subtitles). The live-action effects are pretty good! And the cosplay is exceptional UPDATE: Ah, seems…