Switch players can go hands-on as part of a limited-time hero trial between July 19 and July 21. Juno will be available to pick in all modes except Competitive Play. Players can also test out the first Martian Hero through No Limits in the Arcade.

After the Hero Trial, Juno will return to Overwatch when Season 12 launches on August 20.

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Overwatch 2 gets Transformers collaboration

Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Another collaboration just appeared in Overwatch 2, and the game is now teaming up with Transformers.

Players can get their hands on themed skins and join legendary Autobots and Decepticons as they bring their epic battle into Overwatch. Outside of skins, themed event and special rewards have been added.

Here’s some additional information about what’s featured in the Overwatch 2 x Transformers collaboration:

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Overwatch 2 reveals Cowboy Bebop collaboration

Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

March 7: Overwatch 2 unveiled its latest collaboration today in which the game will be teaming up with the well-known anime Cowboy Bebop.

We thus far only have a few details to go on. It’s been confirmed McCree will be appearing as Spike, Ashe as Faye, Sombra as Ed, Mauga as Jet, and Hammond as Ein. Players can earn a free skin of Wrecking Ball as Ein by playing games and completing challenges.

Here’s a teaser for the upcoming event:

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Overwatch 2 reveals Mauga

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Mauga will be the next playable Hero in Overwatch 2, Blizzard just announced. The news dropped today at BlizzCon 2023.

Fans can look forward to Mauga with Season 8, which starts on December 5 – though you can play a bit early with a trial weekend happening now. He’s a Samoan character, and while Mauga may seem like a big and loud brute, he’s a cunning tactician who’s one step ahead of his enemies. Blizzard went as far as to bring in a Samoan tattoo artist for his tattoo.

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Overwatch 2 reveals Lifeweaver

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Blizzard announced today that Lifeweaver is joining Overwatch 2 as a new playable character. He’s the 37th hero and newest Support for the game.

Here’s a bit of background information, with even more details available on the official website:

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Activision Blizzard Switch eShop sale includes lowest prices ever for Crash Team Racing, Diablo II, Spyro, Tony Hawk

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Activision Blizzard has started up a new sale on the Switch eShop, and it includes the lowest prices ever for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Diablo II: Resurrected, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. Other titles have been discounted as well.

The full lineup is as follows:

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Overwatch 2 Season Two live now, new trailer

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Season Two of Overwatch 2 has arrived on Switch, and Nintendo have shared a launch trailer to commemorate the occasion. Most notably, Season Two brings with it a new playable hero, Ramattra, as well as a new escort map.

Learn more about the game with the overview below:

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Overwatch 2 reveals Ramattra as new tank hero

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Original (11/4): Overwatch 2 has been trucking along since its launch a few weeks ago, and Blizzard has now unveiled Ramattra as the latest hero for its shooter. The news was announced during the Overwatch League Grand Finals just a short while ago.

Blizzard notes that Ramattra began as a war machine, but “shed his munitions for a shield to protect his people by promoting peace and tranquility.” Right now the company is focusing more on his backstory rather than his playstyle, but information about the latter should be shared pretty soon.

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Overwatch 2 Switch gameplay

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Overwatch 2 started to launch on Switch yesterday, and a bit of gameplay has come in. Eight minutes of footage shows the title running on Nintendo’s console.

More information can be found in the following overview:

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Overwatch 2 launch trailer

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Overwatch 2 still has a few more days to go until it’s ready for primetime, but Blizzard has already come out with a launch trailer. Fans can get a look at both gameplay and CG scenes.

Learn more about Overwatch 2 with the following overview: