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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
only just checked this but will do later on. Overwatch is class and when I get in to it I love it. The style of play gives me a welcomed break from the other fps types.
just realised I already have you as a friend. Mines Wedge_The_pato
I always wondered who that was.
I'll keep an eye out for you next time I'm online. Might be on later.
Doomfist is incredibly fun. He just feels fun to play with his high dmg, high mobility.
This was discussed some in the Pewdiepie racist thread, but since that's not really the topic of that thread, I thought I'd put this here instead.
In short, Overwatch is failing as an e-sport, pros are fleeing the game, pros on big contracts are not being paid. The whole Overwatch League is a joke to anyone with any sort of inside knowledge of what is going on. Blizzard will need to do something miraculous to turn it around.
I've been good friends with 2 guys for about a decade now, who were on the number 1 OW team for the first 6-8 months that the game had a competitive scene. I've got other friends who are old school quake era professionals from Evil Geniuses, the original EG before it was sold. They have contacts deep in the industry, and they are telling me that it's a cluster feck of epic proportions. Looks like the lid is starting to come off with the media too.
In short, Overwatch is failing as an e-sport, pros are fleeing the game, pros on big contracts are not being paid. The whole Overwatch League is a joke to anyone with any sort of inside knowledge of what is going on. Blizzard will need to do something miraculous to turn it around.
I've been good friends with 2 guys for about a decade now, who were on the number 1 OW team for the first 6-8 months that the game had a competitive scene. I've got other friends who are old school quake era professionals from Evil Geniuses, the original EG before it was sold. They have contacts deep in the industry, and they are telling me that it's a cluster feck of epic proportions. Looks like the lid is starting to come off with the media too.
Game died for me with Mercy's rework which was actually a gigantic buff.
Absolute cnut of a character that takes no skill to succeed with it.
Absolute cnut of a character that takes no skill to succeed with it.
No Overwatch 2 this year. Unfortunately there is no other game that offers team work at this level.
Anyone still play on pc? I just got back into the game. I am absolutely shit at it, but I do love it.
Shame, and I assume with 2 being on the horizon there wont be any new content either. The teamwork has always been a bitter sweet aspect as it makes the toxicity so noticable and can actively ruin the game for you.
I play on PC. PM me your ID? Does anyone else play?
As someone who loves Team Fortress and it’s concept of class based combat, I initially enjoyed Overwatch since it was that. It wasnt anything innovative. It’s all been done before in TFC, Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament who did it 15 years before.
But quickly fizzled out. Their community is cringe and weird. I do like their PvE mode though and wish they made it a permanent fixture in their cycle.
But quickly fizzled out. Their community is cringe and weird. I do like their PvE mode though and wish they made it a permanent fixture in their cycle.
Anyone tried OW2?
Not a fan of 5v5. A bunch of the old maps are gone since I last played (Hanamura, Numbani, Volskaya, Anubis). Tanks are overpowered it seems, loads of team just run 3 tanks, 2 healers.
Don't really care about the battlepass controversy since I have countless cosmetics from the first game.
Not a fan of 5v5. A bunch of the old maps are gone since I last played (Hanamura, Numbani, Volskaya, Anubis). Tanks are overpowered it seems, loads of team just run 3 tanks, 2 healers.
Don't really care about the battlepass controversy since I have countless cosmetics from the first game.
You mean OW 1.1?
It's no different to the first so that means it's still pretty good. Only had a few games. Can't say I have any strong feelings about 5v5 at this stage. I agree tanks are OP now. Osira seems too strong and anyone playing her is getting mad numbers.
For some reason I thought all the characters were locked behind the BP but they all seem playable. I'm not arsed about cosmetics and doubt I'll ever play enough to justify buying the pass.
I'm playing Role queue so only 1 tank, but most of the time its Orisa and she's a monster. Not unusual for her to have the most damage and eliminations as well as being hard as feck to kill. Surely there is an incoming nerf for her.
Playing it a lot but the new battle pass system is awful
Doesn't work on a game like Overwatch when 90% of the rewards seem to be for characters I'll never play.
Doesn't work on a game like Overwatch when 90% of the rewards seem to be for characters I'll never play.
Orisa is broken as shit. No character should be able to take that much damage.
I hate how toxic this game makes me. I start thinking "Few games, take it easy. Doesn't matter if it I win or lose. Just play my game." and then some brainless cnut won't switch off Sombra or Widow with their 4 eliminations and 10 deaths.
The game is awful. The 5v5 system doesn't suit the characters and the balance of the game. It's overwatch 1.1 and played much better with the 6v6. They should have just tweaked the double shield problem and the game would be fine.
OW1 was really good when it released (before the newer characters was introduced) and I would say that iteration is miles better than OW2. Also I don't like the majority of the new maps, they are too big for the current system. The game is now a competitive FPS and not a brawler, I know a lot of casual players (who cant aim) play OW1 with ease, now they are quitting because the pressure on tanks and healers is too great and fast paced.
The game suits those who are seeking an alternative to Apex Legends or Valorant - but it's lost its unique selling point and charm so far.
OW1 was really good when it released (before the newer characters was introduced) and I would say that iteration is miles better than OW2. Also I don't like the majority of the new maps, they are too big for the current system. The game is now a competitive FPS and not a brawler, I know a lot of casual players (who cant aim) play OW1 with ease, now they are quitting because the pressure on tanks and healers is too great and fast paced.
The game suits those who are seeking an alternative to Apex Legends or Valorant - but it's lost its unique selling point and charm so far.
They somehow made a fecking dreadful game even worse.
I have no idea how this game amassed the player count that it did.
Absolutely love it.
Overwatch is a fantastic game, surprised by some of the comments on here. I played the game from Season 2 through till around Season 8 and loved it.
Just downloaded Overwatch 2 last week and found it really easy to get back into and proper enjoying it again. Zarya is very OP right now imo.
Pharrah has always been my favourite character but it feels like he's ben nerfed in the last 5 years. Not sure what it is but feels like he maybe has a lower ceiling in terms of max height? Or he can't hover as long as before, not sure. Still really enjoy playing him, just feels slightly weaker.
Just downloaded Overwatch 2 last week and found it really easy to get back into and proper enjoying it again. Zarya is very OP right now imo.
Pharrah has always been my favourite character but it feels like he's ben nerfed in the last 5 years. Not sure what it is but feels like he maybe has a lower ceiling in terms of max height? Or he can't hover as long as before, not sure. Still really enjoy playing him, just feels slightly weaker.
After years away I placed at silver 4 in competitive. I was disgusted, I used to be high platinum/low diamond with a brief appearance in master. I've worked my way back to platinum 4 though.
D.Va/Junkrat/Lucio/Zen/Brigitte are my picks.
D.Va/Junkrat/Lucio/Zen/Brigitte are my picks.
Pharah is a woman?
Cnuts ruined Brigitte taking away her stun. It kept opposing players in check as they risked getting stunned with a shield bash. Now it's gone and they can just run rampant.
Is nobody still playing this? It's been my go to game over the past few months. Finally got myself back to platinum again too.
Playing on and off, mainly as support. Can't get out of gold, I seem to fluctuate between Gold 1 and Gold 2.
What supports you playing? I seem to fluctuate from gold 2 to plat 4.
Tanks seem to have the most influence and ability to carry at the minute.
My biggest issue is I don't main anyone. I play pretty much every character on every role and just change based on counters. Think if I played a smaller pool I'd do better.
I am mainly playing Mercy and Anna, I find I can have a bigger impact when I play Anna. When playing Mercy I try to pocket my DPS and damage boost them but I find myself having to healbot most of the time. I used to be mid plat about 5 seasons ago but just can't get back there. I think I might just try and DPS Moira my way out of gold.
How you getting on this season bud?
I'm loving the sombra buffs and have been playing her loads. Mostly playing sombra, pharah, torb and lucio at the minute.
Somehow managed to reach diamond 4 but I've played a lot! At this rate I may get masters
can't help but feel I'm getting a bit lucky but I won't complain lol!Managed to get to Plat 4 just playing Anna and Zen. I swear I'm playing the exact same as I've always done but I went on a crazy winning streak, think I won something like 25 out of 30 games.How you getting on this season bud?
I'm loving the sombra buffs and have been playing her loads. Mostly playing sombra, pharah, torb and lucio at the minute.
Somehow managed to reach diamond 4 but I've played a lot! At this rate I may get masters
Mate Zen is lethal after the patch. Well not lethal but a noticeable difference. Played him last night for the first time in ages and smashed it.... in the first game I played until I got wrecked after.
I've went the opposite way now mate. I went on an 8 loss streak yesterday in Diamond 4
I find when I solo queue I do better compared to duoing with my friend. I think it's because he plays less champions/roles than me so when I duo I'm always being the one to "fill" rather than play what I'm good at and because my ranks slightly higher I should probably be carrying a bit too but because I'm playing someone I'm not used to I just get wrecked Hoping for a big sess this weekend. Tempted to invest some time learning how to play hamster as thon boy is an absolute unit these days.
Should play a game or two sometime!
I've played a lot of multiplayer games and not once have I ever been toxic...except for Overwatch. I don't know what it is about it that sends my blood pressure through the roof 
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.Are they bringing a PvE mode back? I liked the PvE mode Uprising(?) they did once and never again strangely.
I get the feeling they’re going to rip off Valve and TF2 even more, and have you pay to play the serious PvE mode with loot chances, or pay nothing and have the casual PvE with no loot. Much like Mann vs Machine in TF2.
I get the feeling they’re going to rip off Valve and TF2 even more, and have you pay to play the serious PvE mode with loot chances, or pay nothing and have the casual PvE with no loot. Much like Mann vs Machine in TF2.
Anyone still playing?
My mates brothers started playing with us and is a high enough rank for competitive but because of my mmr we can't play together which is proper annoying. I think it goes by mmr rather than rank too :/
My mates brothers started playing with us and is a high enough rank for competitive but because of my mmr we can't play together which is proper annoying. I think it goes by mmr rather than rank too :/
I gave it up. It upsets me too much, too easily.
But I can play Apex with strangers and don't give a toss if we get wiped in 30 seconds, even laugh about it. Overwatch is just poisonous.
But I can play Apex with strangers and don't give a toss if we get wiped in 30 seconds, even laugh about it. Overwatch is just poisonous.
Why does it infuriate you so much lol? What characters do you play and which competitive grade?
Do you get all angry on mic and stuff too haha
I've never played any other game which has such volatile loss/win swings than Overwatch. I've just climbed from Gold 3 to Platinum 1, then in the space of week I've gone back down to Gold 2. It's just so bizarre, I'll get actual competent team mates for a few days then I'll get bots, leavers and throwers non-stop.
That was a huge issue last season for me. Winning 12/15 followed by 3/15.
Are you new to competitive at all? Mine seems to have swung less this season and I've just stayed low diamond.
It does seem to eventually even itself out but I completely agree about the swings at the start of seasons as I've experienced it too.
I've been loving this lately. Smashing ranked and bouncing around Plat to low Diamonds. So much depth and a huge skill ceiling compared to other fps games out there. It's amazing that in the right hands and with enough practise every single character is a viable option.
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GameSpot: The big talking point is the direction that you're now taking with the PvE; that you basically aren't doing it. Is that the correct way to characterize it? It's not happening anymore and you've pivoted away from it?
Aaron Keller: I think I would characterize it slightly differently, which is we are doing part of what the team had set out to do, but not the entirety of what was discussed back at BlizzCon 2019. So the real focus is on the story missions and that experience as opposed to the more open-ended hero mode and that stuff.
Right. So it's fair to say that the experience that you showed during that first Overwatch 2 reveal is not going to be the one that will be released at any point?
Aaron Keller: Yeah, exactly. So we are definitely not doing the Hero Mode and the talents and that power progression system.