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Overwatch Goes Behind the Scenes with Junkertown Design Video

By Ozzie Mejia, Sep 12, 2017 1:15pm PDT

Junkertown's arrival is a week away, so the Overwatch developers offer a behind-the-scenes look at the map's design.

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Former 'Tonight Show' studio becomes new Blizzard Arena esports venue

By Ozzie Mejia, Sep 07, 2017 9:45am PDT

Blizzard has found a new home for esports in Burbank and will open its doors in October for the Hearthstone Championship Summer Tour Championship.

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Hearthstone - Analyzing the Update 9.1 nerfs and changes

By Ozzie Mejia, Sep 06, 2017 11:00am PDT

Blizzard teased some changes for Druid players, but wound up taking a whack at several Hearthstone staples. Shacknews offers up some analysis on what's set to change.

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World of Warcraft 7.3 Update Takes the Fight to Argus Today

By John Keefer, Aug 29, 2017 10:25am PDT

The Legion homeworld is the focus of the latest patch, which adds a new dungeon, invasion points and new world quests in preparation for the a new raid, Antorus, the Burning Throne.

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"Is anyone editing these articles? "Servers were supposed to be down until 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET, ..."

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Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne - How to beat the Lich King

By Ozzie Mejia, Aug 25, 2017 1:00pm PDT

Blizzard saved its biggest single-player Hearthstone battle for Knights of the Frozen Throne for last. The Lich King won't go down easy (mostly because he cheats), so Shacknews is here to help.

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Blizzard Is Testing Major Mercy And D.Va Changes In Overwatch PTR

By Charles Singletary, Aug 24, 2017 12:55pm PDT

Mercy's resurrection is a cool down ability targeting individual characters but her new ult turns her into a healing force to be reckoned with.

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"I like that, makes her more than just a healer really. that's fun. "

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Overwatch's Rise and Shine Animated Short is a Mei Origin Story

By John Keefer, Aug 23, 2017 12:30pm PDT

The sole survivor of Ecopoint Antarctica finds out Overwatch has been disbanded, and answers Winston's call to help.

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"That was pretty good. Tho I liked the junkrat/roadhog short better."

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Hearthstone's Hearth and Home Trailer is a Musicfest for Newbies

By John Keefer, Aug 23, 2017 11:40am PDT

Players know all about the game, but this new little song and dance is aimed at new players curious about what to expect.

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"I really hate the animation on this one. It is like Over the Hedge level Dreamworks."

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Starcraft 2's Next Major Multiplayer Patch Addresses Underused Units

By Charles Singletary, Aug 22, 2017 12:35pm PDT

There will be redesigned units across all three races and the resource economy will be rebalanced to allow easier comebacks.

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In New Overwatch Junkertown Map, Two Teams Enter, One Team Leaves

By John Keefer, Aug 21, 2017 12:25pm PDT

Just need Tina Turner voicing the Queen and a Mel Gibson-lookalike to complete the Max Max comparison.

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Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne - How to clear the Upper Reaches

By Ozzie Mejia, Aug 17, 2017 2:00pm PDT

Good news, everyone! It's time to face the next three bosses on the way to the Lich King. Shacknews has some key strategies to take along into the fight against Blood-Queen Lana'thel, Professor Putricide, and Sindragosa.

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"FYI, you can provide a copy/paste string for the decks so they can be easily imported."

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Blizzard Battle.net Replaces Blizzard App, Which Had Replaced Battle.net

By John Keefer, Aug 14, 2017 3:05pm PDT

We can't quit you Battle.net. We're glad Blizzard put you down only for a little while.

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Never Say Never: Overwatch is Getting Deathmatch After All

By John Keefer, Aug 14, 2017 8:30am PDT

Two new Deathmatch modes and a new map are coming to Arcade and are now on the PTR.

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"Good thing about having an absolute shitload of players is that you can keep adding new modes ..."

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Get Your Free Overwatch Loot Boxes Now With Twitch Prime

By John Keefer, Aug 10, 2017 11:20am PDT

Get five regular loot boxes now and another five in October.

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"PSA: If you have Amazon Prime, you have Twitch Prime. Get your loot boxes."

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Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne - The Lower Citadel mission briefing and deck suggestions

By Ozzie Mejia, Aug 10, 2017 10:10am PDT

Hearthstone's Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion is live and so are its single-player missions. Blizzard has offered up a mission briefing on each of the bosses featured in The Lower Citadel, which Shacknews is sharing today, along with some suggestions for how to tackle...

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