Uberview - The Overwatch Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joshua Bentley
Join us each week for awesome discussions and lots of laughs about everyone's favorite game: Overwatch! Each week we'll talk about the latest news, gameplay tips, hero stories, and share awesome community content. Welcome to Uberview!
Posted late due to real life conflicts. JB and Jazz talk all about "upcoming" season 10 changes.
Some great news was announced about changing coming in season 10! Flats also did a great interview with Aaron Keller of Overwatch. Jazz and JB talk about their impressions of what's coming up along with their takes on the information shared during the interview.
This week it's just JB and Jaezzy. We talk about all the changes that have happened in season 9, the latest comp reset, hero changes, and the Cowboy Bebop crossover collaboration event.
WARNING: This episode contains a discussion about gender and sexuality that could be offensive to some listeners. PLEASE STICK AROUND and listen through to the end.
We couldn't ask for better timing! BlizzCon 2023 for our 80th Episode. We talk about all of the information we learned, give our opinions on the announcements, and navigate our way through a potentially disrupting topic.
We're joined this week by special guest (and JB's son), Captain Energon! The Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard is final. The deal is done. Is it a deal with the devil? Or a dance with an angel? Speaking of demons, the Diablo crossover with Overwatch is FIRE! We talk about our opinions on the Halloween event, the Microsoft deal, rant about Blizzard's predatory shop practices, and listen attentively as Triumphy tries to get a refund.
Season 6 of Overwatch 2 is out and brings with it a new hero, a new F2P co-op mode, and the first drop of story missions: Invasion! JB, Umphy, and Jazz talk about how they're feeling about the game, their experiences with the content so far, and what they hope for the future.
JB lets his grouchy old man out but tries to keep him on the chain. He talks about his discouragement with Overwatch as Umphy and Jazz bring understanding and perspective.
We didn't want to see, hear, or speak the evil of Blizzard's recent announcement regarding the cancellation of PVE mode. All of us on the show are pretty ticked. We discuss the decision, what it means, and vent about it. Is this the nail in the coffin for playing Overwatch? Listen and find out!
Happy New Year! We come into 2023 swinging! This episode's topics include some WoW opinions and experiences, tips for new players, Chris Metzen's return to Blizzard, and the new Olympus event starting on January 5th. We discuss how to handle multiple losses along with helping out your team without being a jerk. Stick around for the after show to listen to Dave and JB go over their experiences with purchasing pre-made systems.
The duo of JB and Jazz discuss their experiences with Ramattra, give new players some tips on how to deal with him, revisit the Overwatch Counseling Couch, and go through some of the biggest changes in the 12/6 patch.
This week JB, Jazz, and Wildtree talk about season 2, Ramattra, their feelings about AI, and tease us all about what they'll be talking about in the next episode. Links to some of the things they talk about are below.
- Ramattra Short Story
- Lead Narrative Designer videos: Ramattra and Zenyatta, Ramattra's Beginnings, Ramattra the Revolutionary
- Ramattra Origin Story
Is the Blizz crew listening to the show? Based on the patch notes and the Executive Producer's article, it sure seems like it! We talk about the article and the latest patch notes along with hero changes this week. And Wildtree doesn't join us because HE'S PLAYING DIABLO IMMORTAL WHILE WE RECORD!!
TheBigJB, SSRJazz, Wildtree, and Triumphy are back and all over the place in this episode! We intend to talk about new player strategies, new hero Ramattra, hero balance, playing support, and how to make the Battle Pass better. We do end up getting to all of those, but we cover so much more that we can hardly remember enough to put into this description.
It's here! It's finally here! Overwatch 2 has released and what an insane journey it was. Triumphy (Brandon), TheBigJB (Josh), Wildtree (Dave), and Jaezzy (Jeff) all talk about their experiences, what's new, what new players can expect, and try to stay positive.
It's here! It's finally here! Overwatch 2 has released and what an insane journey it was. Triumphy (Brandon), TheBigJB (Josh), Wildtree (Dave), and Jaezzy (Jeff) all talk about their experiences, what's new, what new players can expect, and try to stay positive.
Kind of an odd episode. Even though Dave and JB start by talking grief then old black-and-white TV shows, we promise they get to the main topic: why we constantly come back to Blizzard products.
Kind of an odd episode. Even though Dave and JB start by talking grief then old black-and-white TV shows, we promise they get to the main topic: why we constantly come back to Blizzard products.
Uberview is back! (Listen all the way to the end of this one for a special treat.) With the announcement of Junker Queen and more information about Overwatch 2, we could hardly keep the guys away. Wildtree, SSRJazz, and TheBigJB return to talk about Overwatch 2 Beta, hero redesigns, the Battle Pass, and more!
This special Thanksgiving episode's topic may be a little heavy for some, but hopefully helpful for all. We're joined by Jerry aka Barnacules to talk about mental health and have a good long talk about taking care of yourself.
Is it ashes to ashes for Ashe? Or What about B.O.B.? We answer these questions, share our opinions on her release, some info from BlizzCon, upcoming changes to Brigitte and Doomfist as well as all kinds of other stuff.
It's time to start the music! It's time to START THE SHOW NOW! Jeff, Christi, and JB have a lot of fun talking about Junkenstein's Revenge, upcoming comp and OWL stuff, and some amazing community contributions.
This week we're joined by long-time fan "Jazz" (aka Jeff) for discussions about the latest Dev Update including all the changes being made to Torbjorn, Pharah, McCree, and so many more. Lots of great discussion this week.
Blizzard! Why dost thou messeth with our heroes? Torbjorn changes? Really? Plus our guesses at what's going to be unveiled at GamesCom 2018, tips for playing Hammond, and endorsements making better players!
This episode is a hot one. A sexy fem-McCree cosplay got us wondering: why do cosplayers dress sexy if they don't want to be looked at? Who is sexy cosplay for? Do we have to cater to the fanboys anymore? Plus we talk about how we're liking recent changes and other game stuff.
We make guesses on who hero 28 is...meanwhile Kaplan is preparing a surprise for us. Is it Hammond or the Junker Queen? And what's happening with the latest patch? We discuss it all!
We visit the Overwatch Counseling Couch once again and somehow end up talking about Gary Coleman or a Coleman grill. Endorsements, LFG, mood forms, and more!
In preparation for our upcoming lore episode, Sarah challenges JB and Christi to guess the ages of our heroes. We also talk about upcoming changes to Hanzo and Sombra; changes to Lucio's voice lines, and talk about an awesome fan-made Overwatch trailer.
It's time for all the Overwatch smurfs to be dealt with. And Hanzo's scatter arrow too! Lishadra and TheBigJB discuss these issues along with commentary on another Dev Update.
The 2018 Lunar New Year event has arrived. We talk about the new map, the changes to CTF, along with a couple new features that released as well!
The crew discusses what our history is with Blizzard products along with a recent developer update about Mercy and toxicity in the community.
Cosmetic updates are here! And they're in normal loot boxes! We talk about our favorites, Blizzard World, and some D.Va strategies.
So much happened in 2017 and so much is going to happen in 2018. We talk about Jeff Kaplan's developer update, all the things that we received from Overwatch in 2017 and what we're hoping for in 2018.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We're discussing one trick ponies, Blizzard policies, Moira in comp, and the latest Overwatch comic.
Winter Wonderland is here and we're rating our favorite skins, talk about the new Yeti Hunter Event, and discuss role choices. Is it better to pick what your team needs or what you're good at playing?
Hopefully they're the same thing?
It's our 50th episode and we announce the winner of our giveaway. We also announce the new intro and outro as well as a couple other goodies. And we talk about why Doomfist sucks.
If that seems like clickbait, you're right.
Music copyright Dan Bull and used with permission.
Christi and Sarah are back! Listen for details on how to win prizes for our 50th episode, opinions on Moira, and Winter Wonderland predictions like what costumes we think we'll see, pricing, and special maps or events.
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat!
Stay for the exciting 50th episode contest announcement toward the end!
JB flying solo this week because Sarah has holiday prep to take care of and Christi's voice is shot. He reviews the interesting information from the the Overwatch Archive panel from Blizzcon 2017, great insights from the Overwatch Concept Art book, and why he is sick and tired of character "shipping".
Oh, Blizzard! How we love thee! This week we're talking all about what we got right and what we were off on in our BlizzCon predictions; and about what Blizzard and games mean to us.
Christi also enlightens us on the connection between Lucio and the frogs! Here's the article she cites: https://twero.tumblr.com/post/167029478311/lúcio-and-the-muiraquitã
We start off talking about the end of the Halloween Terror event then suddenly realize it's the show before BlizzCon! After covering the gist of many of the topics we switch to our predictions for BizzCon 2017.
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Halloween event ends on November 1st.
New comic for this year’s Halloween Terror is cool!
Where’s Ana's parrot??
New Battle.net app with cool new social features including sending lootboxes to your friends!
Winston shield health marker on PTR. Just like Orisa and Reinhardt.
Voice line spamming is an actionable offense.
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Where to find us on social media:
Sarah: @ThatGamerGrl, Twitch.tv/ThatGamerGrl, ArtStation - ThatGamerGrl
Christi: @lishadracb, lishadra.tumblr.com, lishadrart.tumblr.com
JB: @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb
Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com
Website: UberViewshow.com
Is Mercy a must-have following the changes? We feel like that's true. And what are these rumors of changes to Genji and Junkrat on the PTR? We once again discuss the downside of making rapid changes. We also dig into the Halloween event, what Mei's skin is all about (jiangshi from Chinese mythology), and Mercy concept art!
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Patchnotes covering Mercy's changes
Confirmation of what Christi said about Mercy being a must-have:
Article: Almost everyone is playing Mercy
Omnic Meta Mercy stats
What a jiangshi is.
Black male Mercy concept art.
Cool Community Stuff:
Cultist Zenyatta (and check out artist's Twitter)
Lucio and Tracer pancakes
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Where to find us on social media:
Sarah: @ThatGamerGrl, Twitch.tv/ThatGamerGrl, ArtStation - ThatGamerGrl
Christi: @lishadracb, lishadra.tumblr.com, lishadrart.tumblr.com
JB: @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb
Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com
Website: UberViewshow.com
The Meat * Tip of the Week: don't be a jerk! The developers of our fave game shouldn't be afraid to talk to/with the people who play their games. Terrorizing anyone is NOT OK.
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20759346970?page=4#post-75
https://dotesports.com/overwatch/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-speaks-on-community-17702
- Halloween date leaked: appears to be 10/10!
- Dissecting the Zarya comic
- "You weren't born to hate."
Old and Newb * Cute comic teaches strategy http://puptum.tumblr.com/post/165811492260/some-character-ability-interactions-in-overwatch
Cool Community Stuff * Jai Kamat char portraits. http://jaikamat.com/overwatch/ * Fan-made Cairo map: https://dotesports.com/overwatch/fan-made-overwatch-map-cairo-17714
Closing * Where to find us on social media: + Sarah: @ThatGamerGrl, Twitch.tv/ThatGamerGrl, ArtStation - ThatGamerGrl + Christi: @lishadracb, lishadra.tumblr.com + @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb * Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com * Website- UberViewshow.com
We crave your ratings!
Welcome, Sarah!
- Who is she?
- How does she know JB?
The Meat
- Called it wrong: Halloween event was not announced last week. Maybe this week?
- Sidenote: Overwatch broadcaster casting call. Why JB didn’t apply.
- All the changes!! So excited:
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- Mystery Heroes:
- Icons instead of skulls
- Mercy
- 12v12 game mode https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20759346294
- Don’t be a jerk. To quote Kaplan: “Be the kind of players you want to play with.”
- Who are the people in the Ana hero spotlight??
The Little Things
- Symmetra’s hindi lines on PTR.
Old and Noob
Advice from both experience levels
- https://www.furiouspaul.com/overwatch/
- Tips on getting started.
- DotESports ranks Support heroes from hard to easy. https://dotesports.com/overwatch/overwatch-support-heroes-ranked-difficulty-17377
- Reaper strat: https://dotesports.com/overwatch/overwatch-reaper-guide-strategy-tips-and-tricks-17277
Cool Community Stuff
- Character concept getting attention from Blizzard: Tara. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B04hsfrZwoMzV19aSEJtTzQ5cWs/view Artist: RM-Parfait https://rm-parfait.carbonmade.com/
Closing
- Where to find us on social media
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- Sarah: @ThatGamerGrl, Twitch.tv/ThatGamerGrl, ArtStation - ThatGamerGrl
- Christi: @lishadracb, lishadra.tumblr.com
- @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb
- Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com
- Website- UberViewshow.com
- We crave your ratings.
- Thanks to everyone and bye
- Deathmatch released.
- Hero changes we’ve previously discussed (Junkrat, Roadhog, Orisa) have been released including a couple changes to Widow that we didn’t know about.
- Is the Junkertown Queen going to be a playable character?
- A particularly prolific system abuser and Blizzard's actions.
- The new comic.
- Doomfist changing the meta: as predicted.
- Junkertown reminds JB of 2Fort from TF2. Which makes sense.
- Junkrat and Ana coming to Hots. Deathwing skin for D.Va - awesome! Volskaya battleground + themed skins.
The Little Things * Basketballs WERE nerfed! https://dotesports.com/overwatch/overwatch-basketball-nerf-fixed-17096 * The making of Rise and Shine, the Mei animated short: https://youtu.be/3LNOHyt_ynE
Cool Community Stuff * Mei painted in VR with Tilt Brush. https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dWE8X * Link Overwatch style. https://www.artstation.com/artwork/5V3PP * Bastion cosplay from start to finish: https://imgur.com/gallery/pw1LY
Closing * Where to find us on social media * + Christi: @lishadra + @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb * Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com * Website- UberViewshow.com * Thanks to everyone and bye
- Happy Birthday, Lishadra!
- Mei animated short.
- Summer Games and Lucioball
- Comp: How SR is calculated.
- JB’s comp placement: 1546 SR - silver
- Dev Updates:
- Deathmatch
- Junkrat triple jump, riptire speed increased
- Roadhog can heal on the run and takes less damage while doing so
- Orisa shoots faster and has bigger shield
- D.Va changes
- Mercy changes
- Mystery Heroes
- Lore notes: Numbani changes. No more Doomfist, all about Efi and Orisa
- Battle.net is back!
- Blizz notifies you of player penalties when reported.
- Doomfist changes on PTR
- Gamecom - Junkertown map!
The Little Things New segment dedicated to something we love so much about Blizz products.
- Summer Games
- Mei short
Cool Community Stuff * OW Grafitti * Zombie arcade mode
Lots of good news for 2017's Summer Games:
- Lucioball changes including competitive mode.
- Buying old skins for discount prices.
- Lots of new skins.
Doomfist opinions:
- Too squishy
- Interesting game play
- Available in comp on 8/3
- Part of original story
Spawn changes for defenders.
New, unannounced Blizzard project.
Playing multiple heroes keeps the game more interesting than specializing in just one.
Cool community stuff: animated hero portraits
Shownotes: http://uberviewshow.libsyn.com
- Doomfist released! https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/game/patch-notes/pc/
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- Release trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pLpQwjGAnA
- Loot box improvements
- New highlight system!
- Sound effect and VO distance for Reaper’s shadowstep reduced by half.
- Zarya’s ult is now inescapable for Tracer and Genji
- It’s the little things! The sound effects on Reinhardt's Bloodhardt, Blackhardt, and Wujing skins have been updated to reflect the use of an axe instead of a hammer
- Fixed a bug preventing Lucio from receiving the full speed boost when traveling backwards during a Wall Ride
- Reaper’s masquerade costume explained - http://segadores-y-soldados.tumblr.com/post/163184670305/yall-keep-saying-that-reaper-is-wearing-a-phantom
- Lucioball coming back!
- Zarya Overwatch comic coming soon? https://dotesports.com/overwatch/zarya-overwatch-comic-16098
- Effective immediately: better reporting and penalty system https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20758356169
- Why wasn’t Terry Crews picked for Doomfist? https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-developers-explain-doomfist-casting-supports?utm_source=Social_OWGG&utm_campaign=IP_OWGG&utm_medium=POST&utm_term=IP&utm_content=OW
- Same article as above - new Support characters. Support is one of Dave’s faves - is there a chance he’d try someone besides Lucio?
- Junkrat buffs?
- Better to be a specialist or a jack of all trades?
Cool Community Stuff * New rockabilly outfits from Dat: http://artofdat.com/overwatch-x-rockabilly/ * A freaking D.Va mech cosplay! Geek dads rule! https://www.instagram.com/p/BW6wxtHAhjy/?taken-by=retroresource
Closing * Where to find us on social media * + @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb + @DavidKidney1, + @lishadraCB + All of this is on the homepage of our site * Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com * Website- UberViewshow.com * Best ratings get read out on the show * Thanks to everyone and bye
Here's everything we talk about in this week's episode:
- Update to Blizzard launcher
- Doomfist releases on 7/27 - that’s a Thursday! Weird.
- New comic about Doomfist - if you haven’t read it via Madefire, you’re missing out.
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- How quickly will the Masquerade costumes become skins?
- Summer Games - will they happen again?
- Confirmed: Dustin from Stranger Things mains D.Va
- Lootbox drop rates revealed: https://dotesports.com/overwatch/overwatch-loot-box-drop-rates-blizzard-15955?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialp&utm_campaign=owgg
- Follow-up: SR penalties for switching roles. https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-skill-rating-punishes-role-swapping?utm_source=Social_OWGG&utm_campaign=IP_OWGG&utm_medium=POST&utm_term=IP&utm_content=OW
Cool Community Stuff:
- User-created hero: Shaman - http://deejaysart1993.deviantart.com/art/Shaman-John-Mushkeeki-692390838
- Power description: http://deejaysart1993.deviantart.com/art/Shaman-ability-comprised-sheet-693090620
- Lineless art from @hanjosi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hanjosi/status/887663838966849536
- WoW Roadhog and Junkrat http://blackowle.deviantart.com/art/OverWatch-Junkers-in-WoW-645071096
- Nintendo + Blizzard http://cosplay.kotaku.com/nintendo-meets-diablo-in-cosplay-heaven-1796698713
- Doomfist now on the PTR!
- What about a Netflix original series?
- The stuff we talked about in the last show is on the PTR
- Kotaku dive methodology changing with Reaper
- Bungie.net profiles can now be linked to Blizzard authenticator.
Closing * Where to find us on social media * + @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb + @DavidKidney1, + All of this is on the homepage of our site * Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com * Website- UberViewshow.com * Best ratings get read out on the show * Thanks to everyone and bye
- Dev Update: https://youtu.be/OkYJlPMdWNA
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- Saving highlights!
- Lootbox changes! Because what they gave you for dupes was as criminally low as what GameStop gives you when they buy your used games!
- PTR “leak” of Doomfist and upcoming Summer Games event.
- Dave’s glass ceiling - “I’ve kind of finished the game.”
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- What he wants: something more like MMO content. It probably was Titan.
Closing * Any cool community stuff last week? * + Personalities revealed by the way they hold a gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xeTMCPG2gg + Zenyatta cosplay: https://twitter.com/ofl0ra/status/880312960966459393 * Where to find us on social media * + @uberviewshow + @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb + @DavidKidney1, + All of this is on the homepage of our site * Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com * Website- UberViewshow.com * Best ratings get read out on the show * Thanks to everyone and bye
- New patch introduces lots of changes: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20756815859
- Reaper gains health from shots.
- McCree locks on faster.
- Roadhog no more one-shots. Thank GOD.
- New legendary skins Oni Genji and Officer D.Va added to classic loot boxes. This absolutely craps on the people who worked hard to get them.
- Hover over names to see stats.
- New Map thoughts
- New reticle options: https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-new-reticle-options-included-in-patch-11
- Looks like some changes now with more down the road
- Do you change/customize your reticles?
- Charlet Chung (D.Va) has been teasing reveals targeting Friday. Also video on Lucio’s twitter. https://twitter.com/unitlostgaming/status/877249974714736641
- Twitch Prime golden loot box: https://twitch.amazon.com/prime/loot/overwatch?ref_=SM_CM_BE_OWS
- Another batch of BlizzCon tickets going on sale on 7/5 at 7pm PDT
- Score one more in the battle against cheaters. Aimbotters beware! https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-brilliant-undocumented-change-breaks-aim?utm_source=Social_OF&utm_campaign=IP_OF&utm_medium=POST&utm_term=IP&utm_content=OW
Sad Announcement: Brandon is taking a hiatus for awhile.
- Where to find us on social media
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- @UmphyOW, youtube.com/umphyOverwatcher
- @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb
- @DavidKidney1,
Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com
Website- www.UberViewshow.com
Thanks to spankyhunter for sending us stuff via Twitter that he thought would be good for the show!
Opening * JB has let his WoW subscription lapse. First time since the F&F Alpha
Topics * Event conclusion: * + did you get what you wanted? + Give this event a grade (1-5 boops, 5 being the top) + Will you be playing as much now that the event is over? * New mode! Surprise! 6v6 Lockout: https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-new-6v6-lockout-elimination-arcade-mode-d?utm_source=Social_OWGG&utm_campaign=IP_OWGG&utm_medium=POST&utm_term=IP&utm_content=OW * + Played on Arena maps (so you have 12 players on maps meant for 6) + players select their heroes and play a round as normal. But once you die with a hero, they aren't able to be used for the rest of the match. The first team to lose three rounds loses the match * Mystery Heroes changes? https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20755616467#post-2 * + Y’all play? + What’s your fave arcade mode? * Horizon Lunar Colony release date: 6/20/2017 https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/874672734856372225 * + Will Hammond be released at the same time?
Closing * Any cool community stuff last week? * + Working version of Snowball. https://dotesports.com/overwatch/overwatch-mei-snowball-15203?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialp&utm_campaign=owgg + Magical Girl Overwatch fanart by Rose (aka Clover) - submitted by Lishadra: + - Sombra http://lackless.tumblr.com/post/161799639213 - D.Va http://lackless.tumblr.com/post/161264964123 - Mercy http://lackless.tumblr.com/post/160922764918 + Updates on Faebelina’s faerie’s: http://faebelina.deviantart.com/gallery/59680450/Overwatch-Faeries + - Featured her many episodes ago. - Great artist. - Has her own NPC in WoW! + Rockabilly Overwatch http://artofdat.com/#/overwatch-x-rockabilly/ + Animated Uberview logo! https://youtu.be/2Q18_FO_G8Y * Where to find us on social media * + @UmphyOW, youtube.com/umphyOverwatcher + @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb + @DavidKidney1, + All of this is on the homepage of our site * Email: uberviewshow@gmail.com * Website- UberViewshow.com * Rate us, write a review and get read out on the show * Thanks to everyone and bye
Topics * Comp updates: + Did you place? If so, how? * Complaint corner: + JB - new 1v1 mode. * Removing the “Rate This Game” functionality. JB used it after every game because he takes giving feedback seriously, but admits that winning games were ranked positively and losing games negatively...but not always. What about Dave and Brandon? * Kaplan https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20755445338#post-19: * Reporting abusive players actually works. https://dotesports.com/overwatch/ow-toxicity-report-feature-14978?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialp&utm_campaign=owgg * Double XP weekend! * Art of Overwatch book. + JB already pre-ordered the special edition. + Doesn’t arrive until October + Two versions. + Kotaku article: http://kotaku.com/a-look-inside-the-art-of-overwatch-1795883309
Closing * Any cool community stuff last week? + Sombra and Reaper comic: http://akapost.tumblr.com/post/161391979206/team-talon-need-healing + University of Toronto art students’ lockers: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/6fw3n5/art_students_at_my_school_have_been_repainting/ + Overwatch cakes: https://twitter.com/FilledCakes/status/871461122276282368 * Rate us!! * Where to find us on social media + @UmphyOW, youtube.com/umphyOverwatcher + @voiceofthebigjb, youtube.com/thebigjb, twitch.tv/streamthebigjb + @DavidKidney1, + All of this is on the homepage of our site * Website- UberViewshow.com * Thanks to everyone and bye
- Moon: (dev update: https://youtu.be/PY3gN7v8Ehg)
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- New map: Horizon Moon Base. Assault map. https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-horizon-lunar-colony-new-map-released-ptr?utm_source=Social_OWGG&utm_campaign=IP_OWGG&utm_medium=POST&utm_term=IP&utm_content=OW
- Lijiang Tower was apparently changed to hint at the upcoming map. https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-update-to-lijiang-tower-heavily-hints-at
- Gravity changes! Whee!
- Arcade will feature low gravity on Horizon and also in custom games.
- Leaks:
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- The leak on reddit. As with all of these, take it with a grain of salt.
- New map - confirmed
- Gravity changes - confirmed
- New hero - cybernetic chimp, support, places a barrier and stun beacon
- New animated short supposedly based on the moon.
- New skins and voice lines
- PTR Patch Notes - big changes:
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- McCree’s ult starts locking at .2 instead of .8 secs
- Removing Reaper's soul orbs! NOOOOoooooo! I hate that! It’s part of Reaper’s character! STOP IT! At least leave the orbs in and have them function as described. There has to be something else that can be done to help him besides changing character basics.
- No more one-shot Roadhog kills unless a headshot.
- WTH - Oni Genji and Officer D.Va skins are added to classic loot boxes?? Why the hell did I go through all the work of getting them, then??
- Comp season 5
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Episode image (C) Warner Brothers, A Christmas Story
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