Big Hero Changes in Overwatch 2
Big changes coming in Overwatch 2. Recently, the developers Livestream showcased a ton of new content for the game. Everything from new maps and game modes to new character designs, but the biggest highlight was the character reworks. 1 Tank -2 DPS- 2 Healers The changes all stem from the new structure of the game. […]
Role Queue: Best Idea or Big Mistake?
Since it’s debut Overwatch has attracted a vast and diverse playership by appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers. But now Blizzard is choosing sides. Recently a PTR patch introduced role queue, enforcing the two tank-two damage-two healer strategy. Youtubers, pro-players, and high tier competitive players have long demanded this mechanic be added for comp. […]
The Junkrat Revival: Can New Buffs Kill GOATS?
It’s a question that has plagued the Overwatch community for nearly a year now. That is, what can be done to kill GOATS? In more recent months, the development team has taken a more proactive role, exploring ways to slow down the comp’s momentum. However, their attempts have done little to halt GOAT’s impact, and […]
Lunar New Year 2k19: Orisa Gets New Legendary?!
The Lunar New Year is upon us, and with each day Blizzard has been teasing fans with new content. Players are already hyped for Lu Bu Reaper. And with the recent Hanzo and Reinhardt reveal, everyone’s debating which heroes could be next. Well here at Miso’s R&D, our top researchers have pieced together the clues […]
Reinhardt Buffed and Hammond Nerfed!! Whats New on PTR
The Buffs Reinhardt Fixed a bug that allowed Reinhardt to pin targets that were behind him when using Charge. Fixed a bug that prevented Reinhardt to pin some targets when he turned during Charge. Fixed a bug that allowed Reinhardt to use Earthshatter while standing on an enemy’s head. Fixed a bug that prevented Reinhardt’s […]
“Hammond” or “Wrecking Ball”: The New Overwatch Discourse
Right now in the Overwatch community, there’s a growing feud. No, it’s not about Hero 28 being a hamster (how could anyone be upset about that??) Instead, its about Hero 28’s name in-game. Even before his debut, we had learned that the spunky little ham-ham’s name was Hammond. However as part of his lore, he […]
Overwatch Anniversary: 5 things to look for in Year 3
Overwatch has had one heck of a year. Since last May, there have been all sorts of new changes, reshaping how the game is played. New maps, new lore, new characters and so much more!! So what can we expect from year 3? Well we here at Miso have made a list of everything and […]
New Mercy Skin Released for Charity!!
From now until May 21, you have the chance to be a hero and fight against breast cancer. The Overwatch creative team has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The foundation is a New York based non-profit that prides itself on working to fund new innovation for tackling breast cancer. Blizzard has announced that […]
Ana Self-Nano Buff in PTR Update!!
After Hanzo 2.0 and the new map Rialto went live, both Jeff Kaplan and Jeff Goodman announced upcoming changes in PTR. Most involving Ana. For a long time, fans and mains alike have criticized her shortcomings as a support. Not to mention the severe disadvantages she has in Deathmatch. Now it looks like the […]
Hanzo 2.0: 3 Things You Need to Know!!
After months of waiting its finally here!! Hanzo’s new abilities have now been added to the PTR. As suspected previously, scatter arrow will now be replaced with two new abilities entitled “storm arrow” and “lunge”. Players can use leap to do a horizontal jump, while storm arrow (originally titled volley) allows the player to do […]
Teleporter Changed?! New Symmetra Buffs on the Way!!
At this point, no player is surprised by Symmetra getting a rework. She has become like Overwatch‘s Mona Lisa, a masterpiece but never quite complete. But like any painting, it just takes one wrong move to turn Symmetra into an OP disaster. So it’s understandable that many in the Overwatch community were shook when […]
Overwatch Archives 2018: Retribution Event: Everything You Need to Know
Starting April 10th the long-awaited spring event will launch. Titled ‘Overwatch Archives: Retribution‘, the story takes place eight years before the present in-game time (and one year before Uprising). The event is filled to the brim with so much content, loot, and lore. So to keep you grounded, Miso’s got the rundown of what you […]
Overwatch: The Next Mei-Apocalypse?? New Overwatch Changes Now on PTR!!
After the recent Sombra patches, Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan predicted that the triple-tank-meta would make a comeback. With both Moira and Brigitte now in-game, offering players more healing options, Jeff’s predictions are becoming a reality. Team comps are slowly reverting back to those triple tank combos, and bringing the frustration back with them. To stay […]
Overwatch: How to Unlock 5 Pixel Sprays Instantly!!!
Whether you’re new to Overwatch or been playing since the open beta, surely you’ve noticed the pixels sprays. Like the golden guns, pixel sprays are a badge of honor; a way to show the world that you are a grade-A boss at playing a certain hero. However, just like golden guns, they can be […]
Brigitte Gets Mega Nerf!! Plus New Free Widowmaker Skin!!
Upon Brigitte’s arrival in the PTR, many support mains rejoiced, hoping for a counter against DPS. However as the Overwatch development team rolls out a new patch, it is still unclear what role she fits in-game. For anyone who has played the lovable engineer has learned fast that she does not function like your […]
Say goodbye to your favourite hero! Upcoming Overwatch changes and patch notes.
If Jeff Kaplan’s New Year resolution was to do some serious hero reworkings, then he’s really sticking to it. Since the start of the new year, fans have been hit with constant nerfs, buffs, and bug fixes. Some hero changes have been major (R.I.P the Mercy meta), some not so much, but with only […]
Overwatch: 6 Tricks to Help you Win at Capture the Flag
As practically the entire fanbase knows the 2018 Lunar New Year Event is now upon us, and with that comes the infuriating yet addicting game mode “Capture the Flag”. For players who were around for the Year of the Rooster, you likely recall the tireless struggle of jumping Winstons and boosting D.Vas gliding over […]
Buffs, Nerfs, and Hanzos: Upcoming Character Changes to Overwatch
While most Overwatch players have been obsessing over the new content Blizzard has been dishing out, it has been easy to forget about the new and future character changes that has been hinted at since late last year. With a patch going live this past week in addition to Blizzard World, fans are now […]
Blizzard World Update: New Skins, Emotes, and More!
At Blizzcon 2017 fans were given a sneak peak at the upcoming theme park-based hybrid map “Blizzard World”, along with several Blizzard inspired skins. However what fans didn’t know is that Blizzard World was just the tip of the iceberg. Now nearly a month into the new year, the development team is supercharging the […]
Giveaway: Overwatch
Bbbzzzzz… C-can you hear me, soldier? Your old walkie-talkie from the days of the Overwatch task force has suddenly been contacted! It seems that it’s time for you to pick up your guns once more, and head to the battlefield! A fight awaits you; on one side, a heroic team of super-freaks welcomes you. On […]
The Moira Easter Egg Hunt: Can You Spot them All?
Fanart of otaku Moira shows the hype over Moira’s easter eggs. Comic by Wallace “Hiro” Pires Move over Genji, there’s a new weeb in town! Ever since her debut at Blizzcon, Moira has become the talk of the Overwatch community. However what has drawn the most hype hasn’t been her healing mechanics or her […]
Overwatch Overload: Quick Recap of Blizzcon 2017
With BlizzCon now underway, Overwatch fans are rejoicing over what’s to come. It appears as though every player will be getting a goodie bag this year! Not even into the first hour of BlizzCon the company was already driving the hype-train straight into Overwatch-town, leaving the community ecstatic for what’s to come. However, with […]
Top 5 Heroes you Won’t See Played in Deathmatch
The vices and virtues of each hero take center stage in Overwatch’s new Deathmatch mode, with some showing more vices than others. Since its debut in May of last year, Overwatch has remained one of the hottest first-person shooters on the market, and with the game’s new Deathmatch mode its popularity has only continued to […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Overwatch Competitive
Solo queue. The infamous place where dreams are broken, monitors are punched and curses target fellow players indiscriminately. Player Four picks Torbjorn, builds a turret in spawn, and dances in one game. The next, you have a Hanzo-only bigot who refuses to swap due to his one, golden elimination. At the end of the game, […]
