Diablo II: Resurrected devs on Switch version, says “it’s running like butter”
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Diablo II: Resurrected principal designer Rob Gallerani and lead graphics engineer Kevin Todisco have commented on the Switch version, including what to expect from performance.
GamesBeat recently had a chance to interview the two developers, and asked about how the game is running on Switch currently. In response, the two shared:
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Overwatch to rename McCree
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Blizzard will change the name of Overwatch character McCree, the company has announced.
The move is being made in the wake of a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. Many employee reports have surfaced in recent weeks regarding sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
McCree was named after Jesse McCree, a staffer that spent many years at Blizzard and contributed to several of its games. While he departed the company earlier this month, he has ties to the ongoing lawsuit against Activision Blizzard.
Below is Blizzard’s full statement on the name change for McCree in Overwatch:
Diablo III: Eternal Collection update out now (version 2.7.1), Season 24 starts July 23
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Diablo II: Resurrected is planned for September, but Diablo III: Eternal Collection is still trucking along. A new 2.7.1. update was released on Switch today and Season 24 is kicking off on July 23.
Below are the full details:
Blizzard on its approach to Overwatch 2’s Switch version, will “have to make some compromises”
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Overwatch 2 was announced a couple of years ago, and the project is slowly coming along. You may remember that when the initial reveal took place, the game was confirmed for Switch. The good news is that nothing has changed on that front, and now we have a slight update from technical director John Lafleur.
During a Reddit AMA a little while back, Lafleur commented on the Switch version of Overwatch 2. While Blizzard is “working hard to make sure all of our platforms get the best experience, even in PvE”, when it comes to Nintendo’s console, he did admit that the hardware “is a little more challenging than some, and we’ll have to make some compromises there.”
Lafleur’s full words:
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Diablo II: Resurrected launches in September, new trailer
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Today, Blizzard revealed the final release date for Diablo II: Resurrected. It will launch on September 23, the company has announced.
Diablo II: Resurrected previously had a vague 2021 launch window.
Here’s a new trailer:
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Overwatch adding cross-play support
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Cross-play support is coming to Overwatch, Blizzard has announced. When active, Switch players will be able to go up against others on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Cross-progression is not planned for launch though the team is exploring that functionality.
Players will need to create and link their Battle.net account in order to participate. Everyone who follows the steps and logs in to Overwatch by December 31, 2021 will receive a Golden Loot Box.
The Overwatch Cross-Play Beta launches soon Switch. You can check out information about how to link your Battle.net account to your console account and get your questions answered here. We also have a developer update video below.
Overwatch hosting anniversary event
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Overwatch is hosting a new anniversary event, which will highlight the game modes players have enjoyed across the years on a daily rotating schedule. Winter Wonderland, Halloween Terror, Summer Games, Archives, and Lunar New Year brawls will all make a return on specific days and all seasonal cosmetics will also be available to unlock.
Here’s information about rewards and cosmetics plus a trailer:
Blizzard Arcade Collection update out now on Switch (version 1.0.2), Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing added for free
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Blizzard Arcade Collection has received a major update on Switch. Version 1.0.2 is live, which adds two new games for free. Players can now access Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing.
That’s not all. Blizzard has added a Design Documents gallery to the Museum, while Rock N Roll Racing has a new Streamer Mode in the Definitive Edition as well as four-player local multiplayer that lets you stream your gameplay with MIDI versions of the songs while still preserving the game’s sound.
Here’s the full announcement from Blizzard:
The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 planned for later in 2021
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Retailer listings have revealed that Dark Horse is planning a new Overwatch book for later in 2021. It contains “new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics.” Additionally, it covers “the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more.”
Here’s the full synopsis:
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Diablo II: Resurrected footage
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A technical alpha for Diablo II: Resurrected has kicked off for PC, which allows us to see the first proper footage of the game in action. Have a look at the video below.
Diablo II: Resurrected arrives on Switch later in 2021. Learn more about the release here.
